You came here because you obviously have troubles transferring files to your Android device via USB. Don't worry, you're not the first person to experience this issue. You probably get the following error message:
Lucky for you, there are only a handful of options for you to try, and you will be able to transfer files within minutes. So, without further ado, here is what you need to do to make Android file transfer work again and pass all error messages.
If you are on a Mac, go ahead and download the Android File Transfer for Mac if you haven't done that already.
How to get Android File Transfer to work
There are a few reasons why you might be getting an error message when trying to get files onto your device:
Android File Transfer Device Is Busy
- USB cable doesn't support file transfer
- Device not set up to accept files via USB
- You have Samsung's Kies file transfer installed
- Your micro USB port is broken (sorry, can't help you with that one)
Step 1 – Enable file transfer on your Android device
- Bluetooth - Transfer Android Photos and Apps Wirelessly for Free. Bluetooth, a wireless technology.
- I'm sure a lot of you must be wondering if there was a way to transfer data wirelessly, especially from your PC to your phone and vice versa.
15 hours ago Enter the OpenMTP app, an advanced Android File Transfer application for macOS. With this app, the developer aims to address most, if not all shortcomings of the official Android File Transfer app for Mac. OpenMTP brings a visually-appealing UI that is quite easy to use. It also identifies files stored on the device's internal and external. Android file transfers for Windows computers With Windows, things are as simple as can be. Just plug your phone into any open USB port on the computer, then turn on your phone's screen and unlock. File Transfer is an application for quickly transferring files between mobile devices and computers. Here you can transfer files from a phone to another smartphone and from a smartphone to a computer. At the very beginning, you need to configure parameters that are remembered once and for all.
This is the very first thing you must do to ensure that transferring files to your Android device is even possible.
To enable USB file transfer go to 'Settings' > 'Storage' > Tap on the three vertical dots in the top-right corner of your screen > 'USB computer connection' > Tick the box next to 'Media device (MTP)
If you think that your problem with transferring files is software-related, try connecting your device via USB to your computer, check 'Camera (PTP)' and uncheck it again. This seems to work for some people.
Step 1.1 – just happened to me on stock Android Marshmallow 6.0
Updating the post right after fixing the issue on the Nexus 6P.
If you don't see the above-mentioned options in your Storage & USB settings, make sure to enable USB debugging and then follow this tricky sequence (screenshots also below): Call of duty official store uk.
- Detach USB cable from device
- Enable Developer Mode by going to Settings > About Phone (at the very bottom usually) > press on Build Number repeatedly until the pop-up appears
- Go to Settings > Developer Options
- Enable USB debugging
- Lock device (turn screen off)
- Connect your phone to your computer using a USB cable
- Unlock your Android device
- Swipe down to see notifications and press on 'USB for charging'
- From the pop-up, select File transfers
- Lock the device and unlock it again
If you are on a Mac, go ahead and download the Android File Transfer for Mac if you haven't done that already.
How to get Android File Transfer to work
There are a few reasons why you might be getting an error message when trying to get files onto your device:
Android File Transfer Device Is Busy
- USB cable doesn't support file transfer
- Device not set up to accept files via USB
- You have Samsung's Kies file transfer installed
- Your micro USB port is broken (sorry, can't help you with that one)
Step 1 – Enable file transfer on your Android device
- Bluetooth - Transfer Android Photos and Apps Wirelessly for Free. Bluetooth, a wireless technology.
- I'm sure a lot of you must be wondering if there was a way to transfer data wirelessly, especially from your PC to your phone and vice versa.
15 hours ago Enter the OpenMTP app, an advanced Android File Transfer application for macOS. With this app, the developer aims to address most, if not all shortcomings of the official Android File Transfer app for Mac. OpenMTP brings a visually-appealing UI that is quite easy to use. It also identifies files stored on the device's internal and external. Android file transfers for Windows computers With Windows, things are as simple as can be. Just plug your phone into any open USB port on the computer, then turn on your phone's screen and unlock. File Transfer is an application for quickly transferring files between mobile devices and computers. Here you can transfer files from a phone to another smartphone and from a smartphone to a computer. At the very beginning, you need to configure parameters that are remembered once and for all.
This is the very first thing you must do to ensure that transferring files to your Android device is even possible.
To enable USB file transfer go to 'Settings' > 'Storage' > Tap on the three vertical dots in the top-right corner of your screen > 'USB computer connection' > Tick the box next to 'Media device (MTP)
If you think that your problem with transferring files is software-related, try connecting your device via USB to your computer, check 'Camera (PTP)' and uncheck it again. This seems to work for some people.
Step 1.1 – just happened to me on stock Android Marshmallow 6.0
Updating the post right after fixing the issue on the Nexus 6P.
If you don't see the above-mentioned options in your Storage & USB settings, make sure to enable USB debugging and then follow this tricky sequence (screenshots also below): Call of duty official store uk.
- Detach USB cable from device
- Enable Developer Mode by going to Settings > About Phone (at the very bottom usually) > press on Build Number repeatedly until the pop-up appears
- Go to Settings > Developer Options
- Enable USB debugging
- Lock device (turn screen off)
- Connect your phone to your computer using a USB cable
- Unlock your Android device
- Swipe down to see notifications and press on 'USB for charging'
- From the pop-up, select File transfers
- Lock the device and unlock it again
Using this method you are, basically, allowing your phone's security mechanisms to accept file transfers via USB. Send from pc to android. For some reason this option is not available without enabling developer options, although it should be.
This method should work on all Android devices running stock Marshmallow 6.0+, like the new Nexus 6P or Nexus 5X. Please let me know in the comments if these steps worked for you, and which device you were using, so I can improve this guide for all those who might have the same problem in the future.
Step 2 – Uninstall Samsung's Kies file transfer software (skip if not installed)
Samsung's file transfer software often causes interferences with the native Android file transfer. To uninstall Kies you will need to download the installer first (clicking the link will start the download), and just then select the 'uninstall' option within the file package.
Step 3 – Check your USB cable
Android File Transfer Deutsch Lesen
Not all USB cables are created equal: Some are able to transfer files, some are not. To make sure you got a cable that can do that, go ahead and take the cable that came in the box together with your Android device. There cables are usually able to handle file transfers.
In case you can't find another USB cable to try if it works, you should check out AirDroid. This nice piece of software allows you to transfer files to your Android device with no cable at all.
If you really need a USB cable for file transfers, get yourself a good cable, it will last you quite a while (and they are quite cheap as well).
If this post couldn't help you, please drop us a line in the comments and we will do our best to help you and update this post to make it easier for others in the future.
