[INFO][MTP] files not appearing? SDrescan

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Files not showing up in windows explorer, even though they are visible on the phone? This may help...

MTP seems to be a service of Media Storage, which indexes your files (same app that used to make your pictures not show up in the gallery).
Downloading and running the app, SDrescan, does what it sounds: Forces a rescan of your media files. This apparently fixes the problem. You can actually watch explorer refreshing files. IF you have a LOT OF CRAP ON YOUR PHONE, IT COULD STILL TAKE SOME TIME.... you -are- rescanning; but, your files will be found.

In testing, i can open explorer; create a folder or file on the /sdcard; hit refresh and plug/unplug my usb cable till im blue in the face, the files won't show. run SDrescan, watch the folder/files appearing in explorer. Granted, i don't have alot of files currently so sdrescan runs much faster.

I am using latest samsung drivers on windows 7 64x

I figured i'd post this after i realized digging up a flamebait thread was a bad idea too late; sorry!

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Android Engineer Dan Morrill Interview Discussing Lack of USB Mass Storage: http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/11...-mass-storage/

How long should it take? Its been on "Scanning SD Card...." for over an hour.

I can confirm that sdrescan does not work on ICS running on xoom..this thread is pointless