Is there a way to connect by MTP and transfer files to Nexus 7 (2012 version)?
I see there is an mtp-tools-1.1.5.tazpkg but I have no idea what to do with it.
Has anybody any idea how to connect to MTP devices?
Is there a way to connect by MTP and transfer files to Nexus 7 (2012 version)?
I see there is an mtp-tools-1.1.5.tazpkg but I have no idea what to do with it.
Has anybody any idea how to connect to MTP devices?
I am using Slitaz 4.0 live cd ... :)
TraceE,
Maybe it helps you in question what to do with mtp-tools:
https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/MTP#Usage
We haven't gvfs-mpt on SliTaz 4.0 as well as in the latest SliTaz. So you can't connect to MTP device using PCManFM.
Personally I just use SCP with a SCP client for android, but I'm sure it's possible with MTP-like tools.
Hmmm, sounds like SCP might be easier but never heard of it before, any suggestions on easiest way to set it up?
TraceE,
I never heard about mtp-tools. I only know my Android has three connection modes: Mass Storage Device, PTP, and MTP. All three works well at my work on Windows 7. Only thing I like in the MTP — non blocking mode.
And I never seeking info how to connect my Android to SliTaz in the MTP or PTP mode — as for me Mass Storage mode is enough.
Using of mtp-tools in the terminal is so boring. It sounds more interesting if we'll make gvfs-mtp module for using with PCManFM. I'll try to dig this problem...
Wow ... that would be great .... at the moment I am working mainly on Slitaz but quite often want to transfer files to Nexus ... so have to reboot into Win 7 to do this ... :(
To be able to use pcmanfm would be a great time saver! ... :)
Surely it can't be too difficult with Slitaz and Android being Linux based?
Thanks for your interest.
Or if it's possible to connect Nexus to Slitaz in mass Storage Mode then I would be happy with that, just not sure how to do it .... Nexus only has MTP & PTP in storage settings ... :(
I tried using MTP on a Creative Zen Touch but it didn't work, though it should have, I'm sorry to say that I just gave up on it. If scp will work, that would be the easier solution.
fatmac,
What is SliTaz version are you using? Is it 4.0 or Rolling?
TraceE,
I've found solution. But... Please, understand, no new/updated packages for SliTaz 4.0 (except security updates), ever. Please check if SliTaz Rolling fullfills your needs.
So, solution.
I updated libmpt package to the latest version.
Prepared gmtp package (simple graphical interface to access your MTP device).
But it works, ouch, not well. It needs about two minutes to connect to my Android (in MTP mode).
Now I dropped Microsoft™ Zune™ support, and now libmtp has less depends, and gmtp (based on this libmtp) now needs only three seconds to connect!
It works but partially. I see all folders and files on device, can make new folders, and can upload files to device. But I can't download files from device to my desktop.
I have rooted cheap Chinese Android smartphone Lenovo A760. And if gmtp works not very well for me, maybe you'll luck more!
That's great Aleksej! .... I will try it out tomorrow when I have time .... :)
Just to be clear .. all I have to do is install the gmtp package from your link or is there further steps to it?
Error on trying to install:
Tracking dependencies for : gmtp
Missing: GConf
Missing: libmtp
2 missing package(s) to install.
Mirrored packages diff
No new packages on the mirror.
Do I have to install latest rolling version of 4.0 or am I misunderstanding ?
TraceE,
First of all, you need to use different Live CD.
As you described, now you use SliTaz 4.0 Live CD.
You'll find ISO files for SliTaz Rolling here: http://mirror.slitaz.org/iso/rolling/
(Rolling is latest version of SliTaz. It updated every day when packages it contains are updated).
I suggest you to use slitaz-rolling-core.iso
Why Rolling? It based on newer C libraries (and some other important changes), and it's not possible to not break compatibility — we should rebuild almost all. And our SliTaz team is tiny to continue development of two different SliTaz versions, so now we are working on Rolling.
So, make Rolling Live CD (if you use Live CD) and run it.
Connect to the internet (because you need to download packages).
Recharge packages list (tazpkg recharge
in terminal, or in TazPanel).
Now fork between "now" and "then".
"Then" (when my new packages are on packages repository mirror.slitaz.org) you need few simple steps (all as root user):
tazpkg recharge
forced
option) libmtp, mtp-tools and gmtp packages:tazpkg -gi libmtp --forced
tazpkg -gi mtp-tools --forced
tazpkg -gi gmtp --forced
"Now" (when these new packages are not on mirror.slitaz.org) you need to download them and install by hands, sorry.
These are links to packages, save them to some folder:
libmtp-1.1.6.tazpkg (~ 80 KB)
mtp-tools-1.1.6.tazpkg (~ 32 KB)
gmtp-1.3.7.tazpkg (~ 100 KB)
Now go to that folder, open terminal in it, became root user and install these packages:
su
(here blind type root password)
tazpkg -i libmtp-1.1.6.tazpkg
tazpkg -i mtp-tools-1.1.6.tazpkg
tazpkg -i gmtp-1.3.7.tazpkg
(exit root session Ctrl+D and close terminal Ctrl+D)
Now you should find "gMTP" in your Applications menu under Multimedia → Audio. Run it.
Plug your device in MTP mode. Click connect button on gMTP. Wait few seconds. You should get list of folder and files…
And it is better (to debug purposes) if you run gMTP in the terminal. Just open terminal and type gmpt
Now you can read errors and warnings on your terminal.
Please, share your experience. Good luck to you!
Ok ... I will try the new rolling tonight when I have time and let you know .... I've been looking for an excuse to try out the new version .... :)
@Aleksej
Sorry, it was not on SliTaz, it was on another distro - just saying it did not work for me and my music player. It may have improved since then, but nothing I have tried will 'write' to my Creative Zen Touch.
Edit: I did try gMTP on another distro, but again, it would not 'write' to my Zen.
I am thinking it (my Zen) is not using the 'Industry Standard' MTP. :(
Edit2: I think I will try your version. :)
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