Question Android Transfer Doesn't Connect - Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

I have an S23U with up-to-date software and a Mac Book Pro running OS Ventura 13.2.1. I have installed 'Android File Transfer' on the laptop as directed by the software but the laptop and phone will not connect, despite my switching both off and on, trying other USB-C cables, etc. Has anyone any suggestions as to why this might be, please? As things stand I can only transfer files wirelessly (and slowly) via Google Drive. Edit - I have now tried uninstalling and re-installing AFT, removing Kies and Smart Switch apps from the laptop and enabling developer status on the phone to allow USB de-bugging. Nothing has allowed the phone to be connected to the Mac Book Pro. BTW, I assume I don't need to install AFT on the phone as well, as that isn't mentioned on their site?

When you have the usb plugged into the pc and phone do you have a notification on the phone that says something like usb connect or charging or something? If so I'd tap that notification and it opens an android setting that lets you choose what to do with that usb connection charging, file transfer, etc. Make sure that it is on file transfer. Default is charging. And if this isn't the issue then I'm no more help because i have no other ideas

spart0n said:
When you have the usb plugged into the pc and phone do you have a notification on the phone that says something like usb connect or charging or something? If so I'd tap that notification and it opens an android setting that lets you choose what to do with that usb connection charging, file transfer, etc. Make sure that it is on file transfer. Default is charging. And if this isn't the issue then I'm no more help because i have no other ideas
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Yes, all that is set correctly. Thanks for trying. I'm mystified and rather worried that I seem to be the only one experiencing this issue.

If all else fails you could always set up a local network folder so you don't have to use gdrive so it wouldn't have to go to internet and back it would just be over your network

spart0n said:
If all else fails you could always set up a local network folder so you don't have to use gdrive so it wouldn't have to go to internet and back it would just be over your network
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OK, food for thought. I will need to seek out how to set that up. Many thanks.

Deepgreen23 said:
I have an S23U with up-to-date software and a Mac Book Pro running OS Ventura 13.2.1. I have installed 'Android File Transfer' on the laptop as directed by the software but the laptop and phone will not connect, despite my switching both off and on, trying other USB-C cables, etc. Has anyone any suggestions as to why this might be, please? As things stand I can only transfer files wirelessly (and slowly) via Google Drive. Edit - I have now tried uninstalling and re-installing AFT, removing Kies and Smart Switch apps from the laptop and enabling developer status on the phone to allow USB de-bugging. Nothing has allowed the phone to be connected to the Mac Book Pro. BTW, I assume I don't need to install AFT on the phone as well, as that isn't mentioned on their site?
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If you have gdrive syncing in the Macbook, quit it and then run the AFT. It will connect to the phone. This is a known bug in Mac OS.

amirage said:
If you have gdrive syncing in the Macbook, quit it and then run the AFT. It will connect to the phone. This is a known bug in Mac OS.
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Thanks. I use Google Drive only for specific file transfers, not synching. I'll try closing GD down and then using AFT, but I don't have it synching.

Deepgreen23 said:
Thanks. I use Google Drive only for specific file transfers, not synching. I'll try closing GD down and then using AFT, but I don't have it synching.
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Actually, what I meant was that as long as gdrive app is opened, it will interfere with AFT.

amirage said:
Actually, what I meant was that as long as gdrive app is opened, it will interfere with AFT.
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Right - I will shut it down and re-try - many thanks again. Watch this space!

Well, I actually removed GD from the Mac Book Pro completely and re-started - still won't connect. Can you confirm I don't need AFT on the phone as well as the laptop? I've also tried another USB cable to no avail.

Deepgreen23 said:
Well, I actually removed GD from the Mac Book Pro completely and re-started - still won't connect. Can you confirm I don't need AFT on the phone as well as the laptop? I've also tried another USB cable to no avail.
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There no AFT on the phone but I knew that Kies and Smart Switch could cause problems with AFT.

TheNewHEROBRINE said:
There no AFT on the phone but I knew that Kies and Smart Switch could cause problems with AFT.
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Yes, I've removed both of those from the laptop and the phone has never had them. It seems hard to avoid the conclusion that Samsung have made it impossible to connect the S23U (and other S23s?) with AFT to transfer files - a commercial decision, perhaps? Looks like I'll have to go back to GD. I'm a keen photographer and have ony just taken the plunge into phone photography (I still use my proper cameras most of the time) so I use the 200mp setting a lot - hence large files and slow transfer on GD, but so be it.

Deepgreen23 said:
Yes, I've removed both of those from the laptop and the phone has never had them. It seems hard to avoid the conclusion that Samsung have made it impossible to connect the S23U (and other S23s?) with AFT to transfer files - a commercial decision, perhaps? Looks like I'll have to go back to GD. I'm a keen photographer and have ony just taken the plunge into phone photography (I still use my proper cameras most of the time) so I use the 200mp setting a lot - hence large files and slow transfer on GD, but so be it.
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You can try using adb.

TheNewHEROBRINE said:
You can try using adb.
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Sorry, what is adb?

Deepgreen23 said:
Yes, I've removed both of those from the laptop and the phone has never had them. It seems hard to avoid the conclusion that Samsung have made it impossible to connect the S23U (and other S23s?) with AFT to transfer files - a commercial decision, perhaps? Looks like I'll have to go back to GD. I'm a keen photographer and have ony just taken the plunge into phone photography (I still use my proper cameras most of the time) so I use the 200mp setting a lot - hence large files and slow transfer on GD, but so be it.
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There's another app called openMTP. You could try that or file transfer using ADB. ADB is foolproof and will work as long as the computer recognizes your device.

Thanks for this. I looked up MTP and below is an interesting extract from the blurb - is it correct that AFT is "officially dead"? If so that would explain why I have wasted so much effort trying, but failing, to use it!
OpenMTP overview​OpenMTP is a Free and Open-source alternative to Google's officially dead Android File Transfer app for macOS. Use OpenMTP to transfer files between macOS and Android phone using your phone's USB cable.

Deepgreen23 said:
Thanks for this. I looked up MTP and below is an interesting extract from the blurb - is it correct that AFT is "officially dead"? If so that would explain why I have wasted so much effort trying, but failing, to use it!
OpenMTP overview​OpenMTP is a Free and Open-source alternative to Google's officially dead Android File Transfer app for macOS. Use OpenMTP to transfer files between macOS and Android phone using your phone's USB cable.
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Well, there hasn't been an official statement from Google but as far as I know AFT is not being updated anymore and left on its own.

Send me a Macbook (to keep) and I'll port my Windows AdbSync to it.

amirage said:
There's another app called openMTP. You could try that or file transfer using ADB. ADB is foolproof and will work as long as the computer recognizes your device.
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OK, again - thank you. I have tried OpenMTP and it doesn't work, despite my having followed all the FAQs, etc. ADB is above my abilities, requiring as it does a knowledge of 'programming-speak'. Looks like I only have GD as my option - perhaps I am unusual in having an Android phone and an Apple laptop, but I wouldn't have thought it was that rare. Is it thought on this forum, I wonder, that Samsung have pulled out all the stops to make their new products as incompatible as possible with Apple's?

Deepgreen23 said:
I have an S23U with up-to-date software and a Mac Book Pro running OS Ventura 13.2.1. I have installed 'Android File Transfer' on the laptop as directed by the software but the laptop and phone will not connect, despite my switching both off and on, trying other USB-C cables, etc. Has anyone any suggestions as to why this might be, please? As things stand I can only transfer files wirelessly (and slowly) via Google Drive. Edit - I have now tried uninstalling and re-installing AFT, removing Kies and Smart Switch apps from the laptop and enabling developer status on the phone to allow USB de-bugging. Nothing has allowed the phone to be connected to the Mac Book Pro. BTW, I assume I don't need to install AFT on the phone as well, as that isn't mentioned on their site?
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Have you enabled Firewall on your Mac?
If so, you'll have to add this app as an exception, so your phone can communicate with it.
Alternatively, you can setup/ enable SMB service on your Mac and then connect to it using a file manager on your phone. This doesn't require internet to work. Same holds true for other file transfer protocols like SFTP, FTP, etc.
If you're not aware of these, let me know and I'll help you set it up.

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[Q] PC Folder sync over wifi?

I asked this question in the 7" tab forums, didn't release there was a 10.1
Has anyone had any luck with automatic syncing of folders from their PC to their tab over their home wifi connection?
We don't have unlimited data here, so can't use a service such as Dropbox.
I basically want to setup a folder on my PC which holds recorded TV, digital books, etc... and when I get home and my tablet picks up the wifi network - it sync the content in that folder.
Running Windows 7... all the applications I've tried either time out, or corrupt the data on the tab... I've also been unable to get the FTP versions working stable.
Try SugarSync. You'll be amazed
SugarSync in great but it is cloud based app.
If you need "pure" wi-fi sync try SimpleSync.
gogoad said:
SugarSync in great but it is cloud based app.
If you need "pure" wi-fi sync try SimpleSync.
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Doesnt seem to be compatible with the 10.1?
I can't tell you for sure. Sorry. I don't have 10.1. What is exactly the problem?
gogoad said:
I can't tell you for sure. Sorry. I don't have 10.1. What is exactly the problem?
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Market wont allow me to download, says its incompatible.
Synx might fit the bill?
http://lifehacker.com/5839641/synx-keeps-your-android-phone-in-sync-with-folders-on-your-desktop
http://opensynx.codeplex.com/
Thanks - ended up returning my tablet because of the display issues, 2 with dead pixels, 1 with newton rings...
Might go for the Asus Transformer...or wait for something else, will try them.
Sorry to hear that, I returned 2 Asus Transformers with similar issues. I hope you get a good Tablet whatever the manufacturer.
What would be the difference in using a sync program to download music/videos versus just copying it to the tab?
Because copying it to the tab would requre the USB connection.
Instead of a wifi sync, why not just mount a windows/cifs network folder onto your tab. This is what I do.
Of course this requires a custom kernel that has cifs module.. but totally worth it.
Gotcha. So its just easier to copy through wifi, so you can freely add and move songs and have it update w/o having to connect. Which SYNC program do you use? I would use dropbox, but I dont want it to sync all my other drop box stuff.
nuprotocol said:
Gotcha. So its just easier to copy through wifi, so you can freely add and move songs and have it update w/o having to connect. Which SYNC program do you use? I would use dropbox, but I dont want it to sync all my other drop box stuff.
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I'm not sure you get wheat I am saying. I don't use a sync program but simply share via my network drive that is mounted on my tab. When I want to copy to local storage, I just use any file manager app.
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UKseagull said:
Sorry to hear that, I returned 2 Asus Transformers with similar issues. I hope you get a good Tablet whatever the manufacturer.
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what issues did you have with the Asus? I'd like to try and avoid them
|flyte| said:
Because copying it to the tab would requre the USB connection.
Instead of a wifi sync, why not just mount a windows/cifs network folder onto your tab. This is what I do.
Of course this requires a custom kernel that has cifs module.. but totally worth it.
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Could you explain how to mount a windows/cifs network folder onto your tab? Thanks.
You can try this - websharing
It's free in android market.
I set up network shares on my windows PC, then I use File Manager HD to copy files from the network shares to my tablet.
This seems like a better and easier option to me than trying to get a custom kernel and setting up a share on the tablet.
I assume setting up a network share would be something that was always on and open. On a tablet it could be a constant drain as it would be another constant running process, and also it could be a security risk as you take your tablet out onto open public wifi access points.
leaving the sharing to your home PC, on only your home network seems like the better option.
I haven't tried it but the WD Live drive with the WD2go software is listed as being able to sync folders with mobile devices.
I have tried the WDphotos with one of our WD NAS drives at work and it did work.

Lumia 800 and Zune software massive fail

this zune software which you have to use with the lumia 800 is one massive fooking fail...
its utter sh*t
all i want to do is transfer a video from the phone to the computer but it wont let me.
fail fail fail
wow more fail from nokia
the phone doesnt let you use the photobucket web site, so i think ok there must be an app and perfect there is.
except the app doesnt actually work, fail fail fooking fail...
getting very pissed off right now
Funny, I can do both of those things very easily. I'd chalk it up to user error.
Instructions please?
Have tried Zune instructions but they were no good
Click the phone that pops up in the lower left corner, click "videos" click and drag the video to the computer in the lower left corner, let it sync, video will be in either your primary pictures or videos folder.
every guide says drag to the computer icon which i do but it does not appear any any folder. ive even searched the computer for the file name and nothing
andy_con said:
every guide says drag to the computer icon which i do but it does not appear any any folder. ive even searched the computer for the file name and nothing
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if you go to settings and collection it shows you the folders you have setup for video music pics etc you can change the folders there as well. The software is the easiest and best around. I understand though it is different to others but once you use it you will find other media apps dire. ie the way itunes handles album info and artwork it so far behind its not even funny.
Is it possible your having issues because a folder isnt setup? are you dragging the file to the computer icon and when you do is it saying its syncing it?
So how do I go about using photobucket then?
I just installed the photobucket app and no problems.
Just installed, logged in, and can upload, browse and download pictures without any problems??
I googled "adding folders to zune library" and the first result has step by step instructions, or just put your videos in My Videos. I would link it but I cant cus I'm a new user, well new poster, been reading on here for years
Hope you get um up and running!!
Lumina said:
I just installed the photobucket app and no problems.
Just installed, logged in, and can upload, browse and download pictures without any problems??
I googled "adding folders to zune library" and the first result has step by step instructions, or just put your videos in My Videos. I would link it but I cant cus I'm a new user, well new poster, been reading on here for years
Hope you get um up and running!!
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when i try and log into PB it says username or password incorrect.
yet when i use my laptop it works fine
i cant work it out
I was a bit reluctant when I realised I had to use Zune (smacks of Microsoft iTunes to me). However, two words - Wireless Sync !!! What a bloody brilliant feature.
stueyboy said:
I was a bit reluctant when I realised I had to use Zune (smacks of Microsoft iTunes to me). However, two words - Wireless Sync !!! What a bloody brilliant feature.
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Yeah, it's great (although better on the Zune HD where you could manually start wireless sync instead of having to have it connected to power).
I have 2 auto playlists, Top 1000 and New 500. These automatically update and then just automatically sync using wireless sync.
what's wireless sync and how does it work could someone explain?
Connect your phone to your home wifi then use the USB cable to plug it into the laptop. Click on settings (top right) in zune and then wireless sync, turn it on.
Now when you're connected to wifi and plug the phone into a power source it'll automatically start syncing over wifi.
So all it does is sync with the Zune software
stueyboy said:
I was a bit reluctant when I realised I had to use Zune (smacks of Microsoft iTunes to me). However, two words - Wireless Sync !!! What a bloody brilliant feature.
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Another nice feature is the web marketplace. You can install apps from this and it will install instantly on your phone even when your phone isn't connected to PC or power.
andy_con said:
So all it does is sync with the Zune software
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If you've taken pictures on your phone it will automatically sync them with your pc or if you have added new tunes on your pc library it will sync them to the phone and all that sort of stuff. If you have a pc running zune and you plug in your phone to charge anywhere in the same network, the sync will automatically start
Ok cheers, don't think that helps with my work issue as there is no wifi
getting very very annoyed
anyone had any issues connecting to zune
my phone wont have it at all
it starts when connected but wont leave the connecting to phone screen.
im about to chuck it at the wall
shame its a great phone aside but it may well be going back at this rate
that and when zune starts it says my video wont display properly
i bought my vaio 3 months ago with a ati radeon graphics card it skips past this but its going to be another point of stress ive had this nokia 5 days aaaarrrggggggghhh
Another great thing about the zune sooftware is the way it collects album info. Its nothing short of perfect. itunes really sucked and was rubbish. Zune at least lets you edit by album add your own art if not on the database edit the track titles everything and really easy. Nothing i have used is anywhere near as good not even close!

Sync Xperia S with iTunes?

I'm having trouble with Notpod (formally iTunes Agent), here's the problem: When I try to select the folder on my Sony to copy to, I cant... it's grayed out. I believe this may be due to needing to change the USB connection mode but I cannot do this on the phone.
I've already seen that my laptop sees my Sony as a mobile device in stead of a removable disk, part of the whole problem I think?
Btw, I noticed that someone already asked the same question, but no one answered it in the end...
Try this maybe it help u
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1606940
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Are you trying to access the internal storage on a mac?
If so, this may help:
Go to youtube then add:
/watch?v=6vvW-9TPY2Q
(I can't post links due to permission, sorry)
Itunes can't sync with XPS cuz its connected via MTP mode and not MSC. If your phone is unlocked and rooted, what gm007 suggested might help.
Sony Mobile did release a Mac apps for XPS, Sony Bridge for Mac. Although a lot of users are reporting issues of processes hanging endlessly while syncing music and photos. Apparently, they are aware of this issue and are still investigating and gathering more info.
I think DoubleTwist allows you to do this?
Not sure if it works with the SXS though
Thanks for all the advice! Anyone has another suggestion than DoubleTwist?
clemuns said:
Thanks for all the advice! Anyone has another suggestion than DoubleTwist?
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Google Musi^U shouldn't say that. beets on desktop + copy/paste works fine for me.
What do you mean? I don't get it...

[Q] WiFi Transfer?

Hello all,
I would like to have your suggestions regarding any app that is able to enable WiFi transfer between my Windows 7 PC and the phone.
I had an app on my old phone that was enabling WebDav access and it was allowing you to map a network drive on my computer so you can just open it and drop in whatever you wanted without cables. I don't recall the name of the app.
Any suggestions?
Kies air is the best for this. I'm attempting to find it on the phone, or Samsung Apps store right now.
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ronj1986 said:
Kies air is the best for this. I'm attempting to find it on the phone, or Samsung Apps store right now.
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If you mean KIES via wifi then its built in under the more settings menu on the phone settings. Thanks but this still needs the kies suite to be running and you cant even see thumbnails of the photos. I would like something better than that.
Remote Web Desktop. Been using the full version for a long time, can't fault it.
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Wifi File Explorer... really good app!
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If you mean KIES via wifi then its built in under the more settings menu on the phone settings. Thanks but this still needs the kies suite to be running and you cant even see thumbnails of the photos. I would like something better than that.
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Apparently Kies Air is browser based on the PC so no need to install Kies Suite IIRC? its in the Google Play store but I haven't installed it yet.
Thanks all for your replies! You gave me nice ideas.
I was thinking something more like a WebDav Server app that was allowing you to create a network drive of the phone on "My Computer".
I did find a few with the best being this one but I still found it a bit slow.
Then I tried Kies Air a couple of days ago and I really liked the interface it has. I copied over a 750MB file using both Kies Air and WebDav Server and Kies Air was a couple of minutes faster on copying it to the device. It took around 3-4 minutes which is pretty cool.
Given the nicely done layout and the speed, I don't really care it's browser based and I'm going to use it.
It even allows you to create a shortcut on the desktop.
Thanks again all!
I'm glad that you were able to get it. I didn't know that it was in the Play Store. I have now downloaded it. I used to get it from the Samsung Apps on my GSII. Please press thanks since I recommended this app to you.
I use the app ES File Explorer which have WebDAV & FTP. Really good app. It can be also used in a rooted device.

Connecting to Computer?

Am I missing something, or should it be pretty straight forward using a USB cable to connect to a computer? My computer will read the phone in download mode (make the sound of plugging it in) but wont read when phone is on. Looking into status of the phone, it reads AC charging rather than USB charging. Is there a setting Im missing to change it or what?
I had to install Kies for my computer to recognize my phone
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mybikeisblack said:
Am I missing something, or should it be pretty straight forward using a USB cable to connect to a computer? My computer will read the phone in download mode (make the sound of plugging it in) but wont read when phone is on. Looking into status of the phone, it reads AC charging rather than USB charging. Is there a setting Im missing to change it or what?
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You can also go to Samsung's website, to the support section and find the downloads for the Note 3. You'll find USB drivers there as well. At least I did for my Note 2
Alright, tried kies, still nothing. Doesnt show the device connected. As for drivers, went to samsungs website and went to phone, under download shows no drivers.
EDIT: Figured it out. For some reason I was under the impression you couldnt use the supplied cable because of the 3.0 part. Used it any and computer found it immediately so now I'm up and running. Thanks guys.
Any luck transferring bookmarks? I successfully transferred all music and photos, I can't find the bookmarks file on my htc evo 3d. Tried my backup pro but am not ready to plunge into the root world. Appears as if backup imported bookmarks but I don't know why they're not appearing in browser bookmarks. Yes I checked "my files" app, don't know what they're titled or how to get access through browser. Any painfully obvious technique I'm missing. I'm sure many people are anxious for a answer. Thanks in advance!
I haven't had that issue, since I just restored all with titanium backup. If you still have your old phone, can you export your bookmarks to another browser, say dolphin and then back them up?
mybikeisblack said:
I haven't had that issue, since I just restored all with titanium backup. If you still have your old phone, can you export your bookmarks to another browser, say dolphin and then back them up?
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I thought that would work, but bookmarks to sd (a Dolphin browser plug in/extension) has been removed from Google play and side loading gives a prompt stating there is no tool (program) to open it with. The only app I've gotten to work so far is my backup pro. It only transferred bookmarks to the Chrome browser, but only a fraction of them. Do I need to root in order to use titanium? Thanks for your response!

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