After trying to set up my Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 this morning to transfer
files by Bluetooth, which did not succeed even though both devices could
see each other...
I found I'd lost the ability to transfer files by USB as
well. This worked very simply before - just plug in the USB cable to
phone and laptop and the phone files were visible for download. Now,
although the phone appeared as a device in the laptop file manager (Nemo
- Linux Mint), there were no files listed, and and error box popped up.
It varied slightly each time but this is the sort of thing it showed:
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Unable to open a folder for M2103K19G
The name :1.176 was not provided by any service files --------------------------------------------
or
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Unable to open a folder for M2103K19G
Object does not exist at path "/org/gtk/vfs/mount/1" --------------------------------------------
At the same time, much more annoyingly, FairEmail no longer connected to
the mailserver. I got an error message about server timeout and password issues. I then spent two hours going through my phone turning on
permissions I had turned off, without success. I tried again, and must
have done something right as FairEmail worked again. I could even attach files and send them with the email.
However, the USB problem still existed. I assumed it was something to do
with MTP, but what? On plugging in the USB cable, the phone started
charging, and showed me a screen with "Use USB" for:
"No data transfer" (which is ticked by default)
"File transfer/Android auto"
"Transfer photos (PTP)"
I ticked the "File transfer/Android auto", but nothing happened...until
a few minutes ago, when all the files became visible again on the laptop!
Perhaps it was just a way for Google to get me to re-enable permissions
for all its "spyware" apps! :-)))
Jeff Layman <Jeff@invalid.invalid> wrote
After trying to set up my Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 this morning to transfer
files by Bluetooth, which did not succeed even though both devices could
see each other...
Glad you got it sorted out - below is advice for the next time it happens.
(I write this not only to help you but to help others... yes, even Carlos.)
I hate to see other people struggling with Android - as it hurts me
when people can't do things that they want to do when they want to.
There are other ad hoc methods we've discussed on this ng in the past,
e.g.,
a. NitroShare
b. KDE Connect
c. Kies (works on more than just Samsung)
etc.
No sense in me explaining more when I've already spilled my guts
(with many illustrations and tutorials) in the searchable archives.
<http://groups.google.com/g/name.of.usenet.ng>
I found I'd lost the ability to transfer files by USB as
well. This worked very simply before - just plug in the USB cable to
phone and laptop and the phone files were visible for download. Now,
although the phone appeared as a device in the laptop file manager (Nemo
- Linux Mint), there were no files listed, and and error box popped up.
It varied slightly each time but this is the sort of thing it showed:
Strange that you'd lose USB file-transfer, which is basic stuff.
It seems like the drivers are all there if it shows up on the desktop.
You "could" re-load the drivers but I suspect the problem is the phone.
One thing you can doublecheck on the phone is the USB setting of course.
<https://i.postimg.cc/JnDTWH9M/usb01.jpg> USB default settings
Yes. I know you checked it. Look in the Developer options to make sure.
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Unable to open a folder for M2103K19G
The name :1.176 was not provided by any service files
--------------------------------------------
or
--------------------------------------------
Unable to open a folder for M2103K19G
Object does not exist at path "/org/gtk/vfs/mount/1"
--------------------------------------------
Both adb and termux can both copy files over Wi-Fi without USB.
<https://i.postimg.cc/ZK9B82gP/adb15.jpg> adb pair [IP][Port] [code]
<https://i.postimg.cc/SRRXtvKh/adb16.jpg> Android 12 Wireless Pairing
Also Andronix is free Linux running on unrooted Android which may help you.
<https://i.postimg.cc/90z75Fh8/andronix01.jpg> androix linux distro
At the same time, much more annoyingly, FairEmail no longer connected to
the mailserver. I got an error message about server timeout and password
issues. I then spent two hours going through my phone turning on
permissions I had turned off, without success. I tried again, and must
have done something right as FairEmail worked again. I could even attach
files and send them with the email.
Good that you're using Marcel's tool - he's a sensitive person who would
love if you send him a message of thanks - he's VERY sensitive about it.
However, the USB problem still existed. I assumed it was something to do
with MTP, but what? On plugging in the USB cable, the phone started
charging, and showed me a screen with "Use USB" for:
"No data transfer" (which is ticked by default)
"File transfer/Android auto"
"Transfer photos (PTP)"
See above. That doesn't look good that it isn't set to USB data transfer. Luckily you can also use Wi-Fi which doesn't need the USB to be set on.
I ticked the "File transfer/Android auto", but nothing happened...until
a few minutes ago, when all the files became visible again on the laptop!
Sometimes just a simple reboot is "magic" with computers. Don't ask me why.
Perhaps it was just a way for Google to get me to re-enable permissions
for all its "spyware" apps! :-)))
The way I disable permissions and apps is I do them slowly - one at a time.
And I send a text to myself (just because it's easier that way) saying what
I did (usually it's a clipboard cut-&-paste for minimum effort on my part).
Glad you got it sorted out.
Sometimes just a simple reboot is "magic" with computers. Don't ask me why.
I hate to see other people struggling with Android - as it hurts me
when people can't do things that they want to do when they want to.
Indeed. It's supposed to be simple to transfer files via Bluetooth (and probably WiFi),
and I didn't have problems linking my phone and laptop -
it's just that they didn't want to talk to each other! I wouldn't be surprised if there are some permissions issues going on (see my comment
about 6-digit pairing numbers below). Anyway, now the USB transfer has
been re-established, I /might/ revisit Bluetooth to see if I can get it working.
There are other ad hoc methods we've discussed on this ng in the past,
e.g.,
a. NitroShare
FYI I had a look at the Play Store, but was informed that Nitroshare
wasn't available as it only worked with an earlier version of Android.
b. KDE Connect
Looks best for me as it's installed by default on Linux Mint. However,
it seems I might have to do something to allow access via any firewall I
have on the laptop.
c. Kies (works on more than just Samsung)
etc.
Yes, there are quite a few file transfer apps, but some require a
careful looking at.
One of the first ones I installed to try out asked
immediately for location access so it could detect any nearby devices to transfer or receive files to/from. That's the problem with the Play
Store - there's very little information to go on.
One thing you can doublecheck on the phone is the USB setting of course.
<https://i.postimg.cc/JnDTWH9M/usb01.jpg> USB default settings
Yes. I know you checked it. Look in the Developer options to make sure.
That's interesting. There was no "Developer options" available under "Settings" on my phone, until I found out how to reveal it just now.
When I looked at "Default USB configuration" it had "No data transfer".
If that's the case, as I was able to do it previously, it must have
changed during an update. I've changed it to "File transfer".
Both adb and termux can both copy files over Wi-Fi without USB.
<https://i.postimg.cc/ZK9B82gP/adb15.jpg> adb pair [IP][Port] [code]
<https://i.postimg.cc/SRRXtvKh/adb16.jpg> Android 12 Wireless Pairing
Aha!. I'd noticed those 6-digit numbers appearing and there was a
comment that they weren't available (or something similar). Now I know
what they were - to pair with the device! Android can be less than informative...
Also Andronix is free Linux running on unrooted Android which may help you. >> <https://i.postimg.cc/90z75Fh8/andronix01.jpg> androix linux distro
I'll have a read-up on Andronix as I'd never heard of it.
Good that you're using Marcel's tool - he's a sensitive person who would
love if you send him a message of thanks - he's VERY sensitive about it.
It is a very good app, but even in its free form is powerful and quite complicated.
Sometimes just a simple reboot is "magic" with computers. Don't ask me why.
Isn't it the basic operating method when using Windows? ;-)
Glad you got it sorted out.
Thanks for your help and advice once again. I'm (very slowly...) getting there.
No sense in me explaining more when I've already spilled my guts
(with many illustrations and tutorials) in the searchable archives.
<http://groups.google.com/g/name.of.usenet.ng>
On Sun, 1 Oct 2023 17:10:50 -0500, candycanearter07 wrote:
On 10/1/23 10:58, Wally J wrote:
No sense in me explaining more when I've already spilled my guts
(with many illustrations and tutorials) in the searchable archives.
<http://groups.google.com/g/name.of.usenet.ng>
Following the link gives an error message.
http://groups.google.com/g/<insert the name of the usenet ng here>
On 10/1/23 10:58, Wally J wrote:
No sense in me explaining more when I've already spilled my guts
(with many illustrations and tutorials) in the searchable archives.
<http://groups.google.com/g/name.of.usenet.ng>
Following the link gives an error message.
On Sun, 1 Oct 2023 17:10:50 -0500, candycanearter07
wrote:
On 10/1/23 10:58, Wally J wrote:
No sense in me explaining more when I've already spilled my guts
(with many illustrations and tutorials) in the searchable archives.
<http://groups.google.com/g/name.of.usenet.ng>
Following the link gives an error message.
By all means, don't tell us what the error message is.
On 10/1/23 10:58, Wally J wrote:
No sense in me explaining more when I've already spilled my guts
(with many illustrations and tutorials) in the searchable archives.
<http://groups.google.com/g/name.of.usenet.ng>
Following the link gives an error message.
Jeff Layman <Jeff@invalid.invalid> wrote
FYI I had a look at the Play Store, but was informed that Nitroshare
wasn't available as it only worked with an earlier version of Android.
Hmmmm... haven't needed NitroShare in a long time as I used it when I
tested _every single suggestion_ for filesharing ever made on this ng.
<https://nitroshare.net/>
I think you may be confusing the "server" with the "client" though.
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.nitroshare.android>
Here are the screenshots from my last test using Nitroshare on my Android.
<https://i.postimg.cc/90HqTpw2/nitroshare01.jpg> Open Windows firewall
<https://i.postimg.cc/Z5382rkR/nitroshare02.jpg> Android NitroShare
<https://i.postimg.cc/CMzvhP9r/nitroshare03.jpg> Select file(s)
<https://i.postimg.cc/qBsN34fN/nitroshare04.jpg> Select desktop
Also Andronix is free Linux running on unrooted Android which may help you. >>> <https://i.postimg.cc/90z75Fh8/andronix01.jpg> androix linux distro
I'll have a read-up on Andronix as I'd never heard of it.
It's basically any Linux distro that you want, running on unrooted Android. It's alongside of Android - so it's just additive.
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=studio.com.techriz.andronix>
You use it when you need it.
Just like you do with Termux.
I'm different than most posters in this newsgroup as I'm not here for amusement. I'm here to help others (and to learn from them).
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