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[Q] Fresh CM9 install. Win 7 PC won't connect to Touchpad.

Hi all,
Just flashed CM9 on my Touchpad and am wondering if I'm missing a USB driver or something. When I was on WebOS I could connect the TP to my PC and select the option to turn on Mass Storage with no issues. After flashing when I connect the TP Win 7 tries to install a driver but fails to do so.
What am I missing? I can connect my Galaxy Nexus to the PC with no issues so I'm at a loss.

in storage under advanced theres a setting to connect with usb.mine works.win 7 still said failed to install driver but it still works

Yeah go to storage, select the three dots on the right hand corner and press USB computer connection. Then select MTP. I had to switch mine between MTP and PTP a couple of times before windows 7 installed the driver properly.

Bingo. That was it.
Thanks guys!
(Isn't it odd that neither MTP or PTP is checked by default?)
Edit: Looks like I spoke too soon. When connected via PTP the computer recognizes the connection but for some reason won't let me copy/paste anything to the SD Card. When I try to connect via MTP the PC just says its a "USB composite device" so I can't access the volume. Grrrr.

Windows XP and MTP Problem
I had problems trying to connect to windows XP via the MTP interface but the driver kept failing to install.
I checked the MTP box and tried switching between MTP and PTP but with no joy.
I then switched off the USB debugging in Developer options reconnected and XP installed the driver fist time and all is working well.

Thanks for the help!!! Keep up the good work.
BAM! Worked like a charm!
I was getting a little frustrated. You guys are lifesavers.
dan-fish said:
Yeah go to storage, select the three dots on the right hand corner and press USB computer connection. Then select MTP. I had to switch mine between MTP and PTP a couple of times before windows 7 installed the driver properly.
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desiretouchpad said:
in storage under advanced theres a setting to connect with usb.mine works.win 7 still said failed to install driver but it still works
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dan-fish said:
Yeah go to storage, select the three dots on the right hand corner and press USB computer connection. Then select MTP. I had to switch mine between MTP and PTP a couple of times before windows 7 installed the driver properly.
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thanks guys. got the same problems with OP. now it solved. again, thanks to u 2.

dont know if this helps anybody but i dont use usb in ICS its just...bad^^
its slower (at least it feels so) some controlls are missing...
so i mostly use cwm for usb transfer, works like a charm^^

Wow Thank you so much guys!

wow, worked like a charm.

codehunter13 said:
dont know if this helps anybody but i dont use usb in ICS its just...bad^^
its slower (at least it feels so) some controlls are missing...
so i mostly use cwm for usb transfer, works like a charm^^
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I agree. Even if you get the USB connection to work in CM9, there is a file size limitation on transfers. I don't recall exactly what the size is but I know I had trouble with a "nightly" image I was tryubf to install. Now I either use CWM or transfer via a wireless FTP app. "WiFi File Transfer" from the Play Store.
Wifi is a little slower but you don't have to bother connecting the cable and setting everything up. Once you set up WiFi FT the first time, it just takes a couple of clicks to connect and start a file transfer.

I already turn on the MTP and trying to check/uncheck the usb debugging but still doesnt work..
I also switched to WEBOS by my win7 still cant recognize it: (..
Can anybody help????
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normalife said:
I already turn on the MTP and trying to check/uncheck the usb debugging but still doesnt work..
I also switched to WEBOS by my win7 still cant recognize it: (..
Can anybody help????
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While I plug in yhe usb cablr, its shows a charging sign on my tablet..but doesnt show up the usb connection

normalife said:
I already turn on the MTP and trying to check/uncheck the usb debugging but still doesnt work..
I also switched to WEBOS by my win7 still cant recognize it: (..
Can anybody help????
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While I plug in yhe usb cablr, its shows a charging sign on my tablet..but doesnt show up the usb connection
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You haven't installed drivers or you have a bad cable
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cdzo72 said:
You haven't installed drivers or you have a bad cable
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I think its the driver problem..
But I think its already install before I flash it into android..isnt it??
And um...I forgot the touchpad pc software's name..any hints?
Thanks.

normalife said:
I think its the driver problem..
But I think its already install before I flash it into android..isnt it??
And um...I forgot the touchpad pc software's name..any hints?
Thanks.
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Yeah but all you have to do is go to your Device Manager and update the driver from there
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make sure you uncheck the usb debugging mode in the developer settings
worked for me like a charm

colin_zz said:
I had problems trying to connect to windows XP via the MTP interface but the driver kept failing to install.
I checked the MTP box and tried switching between MTP and PTP but with no joy.
I then switched off the USB debugging in Developer options reconnected and XP installed the driver fist time and all is working well.
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Good job! Thanks.

MTP Folder empty

When I connect the Note via USB to either Win7 32- or 64-bit, I get the empty folder "Galaxy Note" undrr My computer. The normal usb connection works fine but it's a hassle to always enter settings menu, connections, usb, connect, then plug in usb, connect again...
What could cause this?
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lukabike said:
When I connect the Note via USB to either Win7 32- or 64-bit, I get the empty folder "Galaxy Note" undrr My computer. The normal usb connection works fine but it's a hassle to always enter settings menu, connections, usb, connect, then plug in usb, connect again...
What could cause this?
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Shed more light!!
What rom you using??
Custom or stock??
Will be able to help you better!!

I had the same problem. Fixed it with a reinstallation of drivers.
1. Go to Control Panel>All Control Panel Items>System
2. Select Device Manager
3. Expand Portable Devices. You should see you GT-N7000 listed there.
4. Right-click on that and select uninstall.
5. Unplug you device from usb, wait a moment and re-connect.
Windows will now detect it as a new device and install the drivers. Let it do its work and you should now have your folders visible under the MTP device browser.

It Worked!
logicfox said:
I had the same problem. Fixed it with a reinstallation of drivers.
1. Go to Control Panel>All Control Panel Items>System
2. Select Device Manager
3. Expand Portable Devices. You should see you GT-N7000 listed there.
4. Right-click on that and select uninstall.
5. Unplug you device from usb, wait a moment and re-connect.
Windows will now detect it as a new device and install the drivers. Let it do its work and you should now have your folders visible under the MTP device browser.
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Thank You so much.
I struggled for days but was not able to find the correct solution. This simple thing worked, And now Kies working too!
By the way I am on Samsung S Plus GT-I9001 and OS is Win XP 64 bit prof edition.
Earlier Instead of GT-I9001, just MTP was visible in device manager. I uninstalled it, connected the phone again and then it was showing GT-I9001. My computer also showing same name folder with everything accessible and Kies working too now.
Please note that Kies is also working on a machine with Windows 7 64 bit Ultimate without any issue. So Kies is not to blame. This is for all those who like me used to think samsung had made such a bad software.

Thx mate I had the same pb with my SG3.. Now it works fine !!!
Just to complete : if on windows XP you don't even see your mtp device it's because you need at least windows media player 10 or 11
http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Media_Transfer_Protocol

Windows 7
Make sure that you do not remove "Windows Media Center" feature under Programs and Features in Control Panel on Windows 7. It will cause MTP to show up as empty!
mikelyon said:
Thx mate I had the same pb with my SG3.. Now it works fine !!!
Just to complete : if on windows XP you don't even see your mtp device it's because you need at least windows media player 10 or 11
http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Media_Transfer_Protocol
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Am I being thick?

Guys & Girls,
Just got the Nexus 6. Loving it. I have rooted it so know it connects to the PC. For some reason it doesn't show up in Windows explorer (in either W8 or W7). Now my Nexus 5 doesn't either (when it used to). Any thoughts?

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Yeah me too

questions go into the q&a section, not the general section. please ask a mod to move your thread there.

Device needs to be unlocked to show up. It's a security measure in Android. Plug in device to comp, unlock, drive will now pop up as external storage.

arcanexvi said:
Device needs to be unlocked to show up. It's a security measure in Android. Plug in device to comp, unlock, drive will now pop up as external storage.
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I do that - still nothing on either device

simms22 said:
questions go into the q&a section, not the general section. please ask a mod to move your thread there.
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Thanks. I would if I knew how. Any answers on how to do that or to the original question?

mcwarre said:
Thanks. I would if I knew how. Any answers on how to do that or to the original question?
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i sent a mod a request already. theres a exclamation point at the top right of the original posts. if you press on that, you can send mods differing messages.

simms22 said:
i sent a mod a request already. theres a exclamation point at the top right of the original posts. if you press on that, you can send mods differing messages.
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Thanks. Most helpful.

simms22 said:
i sent a mod a request already. theres a exclamation point at the top right of the original posts. if you press on that, you can send mods differing messages.
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So, apart from helping moving the thread, can you actually help?

mcwarre said:
Guys & Girls,
Just got the Nexus 6. Loving it. I have rooted it so know it connects to the PC. For some reason it doesn't show up in Windows explorer (in either W8 or W7). Now my Nexus 5 doesn't either (when it used to). Any thoughts?
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Did you check Windows Device Manager? And did you try changing USB Ports on PC?

scrosler said:
Did you check Windows Device Manager? And did you try changing USB Ports on PC?
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Yep. Tried different PCs to. ADK with latest drivers - lots of differing drivers - which is weird as the pc (and laptop) recognized the device to root it - it just never showed up in explorer to let me transfer files
Not touched the Nexus 5 and can't see that either - used differing cables too

Usb debugging is on?
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clninja said:
Usb debugging is on?
Sent from my Nexus 6 using XDA Free mobile app
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Been there tried that

mcwarre said:
Yep. Tried different PCs to. ADK with latest drivers - lots of differing drivers - which is weird as the pc (and laptop) recognized the device to root it - it just never showed up in explorer to let me transfer files
Not touched the Nexus 5 and can't see that either - used differing cables too
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Conflicting Android USB drivers are sometimes a problem. Have you installed USB drivers for, say, Samsung phones before on the same machine?
I ask because I had to manually clear out any and all Android-related USB drivers in order to clear out conflicting Samsung Android and other Android USB drivers before I could get my Nexus 5 to show up in Windows Explorer.

Mine only shows as camera device, (you can enable that on storage, USB options) so I drop/pull files from the folder called Pictures and from there I use a file explorer to move them around the phone as I please. Just a workaround

I always use googles universal USB drivers from the SDK . . now sometimes I have to manually select the driver but it always works

Good idea. I deleted all android / google drivers but noticed a Samsung one. Will try deleting that. Thank you

If you go to Device Manager you may notice that the Nexus is showing up as ACER ADB something. If so then follow this.
If the problem persists, right-click the ACER ADB Interface and select 'Update driver...', then 'Browse my computer...' then 'Let me pick from a list...' and you should see two options for the Nexus, Google Nexus ADB Interface and another called MTP USB Device. Choose MTP and hit 'Next' to install the driver, then it should show up as a portable device on your computer.
Answer found from here. http://stackoverflow.com/questions/...ing-acer-device-rather-than-android-device-fo

Tried all the good advice given - I have attached a couple of screenshots - tried ADK google drivers too - no help! Arghhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Q] MTP Not working!

My Nexus 6 wont connect with MTP...only PTP.
It shows on the connected media but it doesnt show up on My Computer.
It doesnt matter if i turn debug on or off, still doesnt show.
If i switch to PTP, it shows up but i cant add or edit the folder and it only
shows 'Pictures' and DCIM folders
Im trying to add zip files.
how do i fix the MTP problem?

collinjm01 said:
My Nexus 6 wont connect with MTP...only PTP.
It shows on the connected media but it doesnt show up on My Computer.
It doesnt matter if i turn debug on or off, still doesnt show.
If i switch to PTP, it shows up but i cant add or edit the folder and it only
shows 'Pictures' and DCIM folders
Im trying to add zip files.
how do i fix the MTP problem?
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Do you have TWRP installed?

Evolution_Tech said:
Do you have TWRP installed?
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Yes i have TWRP installed. Newest Version

collinjm01 said:
Yes i have TWRP installed. Newest Version
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Boot into TWRP and connect to PC. See if you can mount MTP that way. Not a fix but could get your files transferred. Also may prove if more than a ROM issue.

I have the same issue? An it still is not coming up with TWRP? I tried the DEV M preview, it's good. But will not connect to PC as MTP?
Usb debugging off, selected mtp in dev options, reboot phone. works now?

I'm actually on stock rooted and unlocked, so idk what's up
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collinjm01 said:
I'm actually on stock rooted and unlocked, so idk what's up
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Have you tried a different cable? Different USB port?

I tried different ports but the phone will connect adb and ptp so I assumed it was the phone. When I connect using mtp, it makes the connection sound but nothing happens.
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[SOLVED] I have a questions about file transfers

I am running Pure Nexus now and am rooted (obviously). Before I was previously on a OnePlus running a Stock Cyanogen. I was rooted also on my OPO. on the OPO I was able to browse my file system when plugged into my PC. On the Nexus I can only transfer pic/videos and if I want to push/pull.
Is there something different between the 2 phones/ROM's?
Thanks
EDIT: Update. Turns out the issue is just on my laptop, it works fine on my PC.
So, why would this be?

tjlmbklr said:
I am running Pure Nexus now and am rooted (obviously). Before I was previously on a OnePlus running a Stock Cyanogen. I was rooted also on my OPO. on the OPO I was able to browse my file system when plugged into my PC. On the Nexus I can only transfer pic/videos and if I want to push/pull.
Is there something different between the 2 phones/ROM's?
Thanks.
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is there something different between the two phones/roms? well yes, they are two completely different devices, and the two roms are completely different as well. only similarity is that the roms are both versions of android.

simms22 said:
is there something different between the two phones/roms? well yes, they are two completely different devices, and the two roms are completely different as well. only similarity is that the roms are both versions of android.
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Sounds like the captain obvious response I wasn't looking for. Is there something about these 2 phones that makes me not able to browse my root file system or at minimum, my SDcard?

Seems to be a driver issue. Do you have the same drivers installed on both PCs?

simms22 said:
is there something different between the two phones/roms? well yes, they are two completely different devices, and the two roms are completely different as well. only similarity is that the roms are both versions of android.
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good job Capt. Obvious :good:
tjlmbklr said:
I am running Pure Nexus now and am rooted (obviously). Before I was previously on a OnePlus running a Stock Cyanogen. I was rooted also on my OPO. on the OPO I was able to browse my file system when plugged into my PC. On the Nexus I can only transfer pic/videos and if I want to push/pull.
Is there something different between the 2 phones/ROM's?
Thanks
EDIT: Update. Turns out the issue is just on my laptop, it works fine on my PC.
So, why would this be?
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maybe your lappy is missing a driver?
i have a lappy and a tower and havent had an issue browsing the internal storage, but i always install all the available drivers, just in case.

tjlmbklr said:
EDIT: Update. Turns out the issue is just on my laptop, it works fine on my PC.
So, why would this be?
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Assuming you have laptop and PC with windows.
In the device manager you should see two things
A. an Android device driver
B. a storage device called Nexus 6;
When A. or B. is missing or you see a triangle with '!' , there is an issue with a device driver.
You need to install the missing driver.

nhizzat said:
Seems to be a driver issue. Do you have the same drivers installed on both PCs?
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I merely plugged the Nexus into the PC (the one that recognizes it) and it worked fine. It is possible there are Google drivers installed from past devices. But the laptop doesn't have any errors in the device manager and sideloads and pushes files fine.

NLBeev said:
Assuming you have laptop and PC with windows.
In the device manager you should see two things
A. an Android device driver
B. a storage device called Nexus 6;
When A. or B. is missing or you see a triangle with '!' , there is an issue with a device driver.
You need to install the missing driver.
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This is my issue. My PC I only see the Nexus storage device (that's the one that I can see my internal storage)
and my laptop I only see Android ADB device.
Edit: I am getting neither on my work laptop. Updated. I will use this same method when i get home. I needed to add the MTP storage device driver.
No triangles on either though.

tjlmbklr said:
This is my issue. My PC I only see the Nexus storage device (that's the one that I can see my internal storage)
and my laptop I only see Android ADB device.
Edit: I am getting neither on my work laptop. Updated. I will use this same method when i get home. I needed to add the MTP storage device driver.
No triangles on either though.
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Is there a possibility that your Laptop does not have permission to install drivers ?
An adb-driver is not enough for accessing internal storage.
If you have permission to install drivers, you could try to change to adb-driver to an 'adb combined' driver.

NLBeev said:
Is there a possibility that your Laptop does not have permission to install drivers ?
An adb-driver is not enough for accessing internal storage.
If you have permission to install drivers, you could try to change to adb-driver to an 'adb combined' driver.
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That's what it was. I didn't have the MTP drivers installed, only ABD

tjlmbklr said:
That's what it was. I didn't have the MTP drivers installed, only ABD
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Yes. The MTP driver is a separate driver. Can usually just search for it in device manager>device>update drivers.