topic Re: USB File Transfer to/from Linux Ubuntu Computer in XPERIA archive

USB File Transfer to/from Linux Ubuntu Computer

ChrisD1 — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 16:44:39 GMT

Hi, I have recently bought my Sony Experia P and have problems transferring MP3 music tracks and Photos to/from my Linux Ubuntu computer via the USB cable. When connected, I can see all the folders in the 'phone on my computer, but after I open the folders containing music or photos and try to drag any file over in either direction, it often fails or is extremely slow taking maybe 5 minutes to transfer one file. However, very occasionally file transfer works normally but I haven't been able to discover why. I'd be grateful for any advice. (I don't use Windows PCs Mac OS computers)

Re: USB File Transfer to/from Linux Ubuntu Computer

itskiran2000 — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:07:34 GMT

Facing the same issue man, i even opened a discussion regarding, plz let me know if you find any solution to it i use ubuntu 10.10

Re: USB File Transfer to/from Linux Ubuntu Computer

ryan515 — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:22:31 GMT

can you try copying from other Operating System? and watch if you still having the issue.

Re: USB File Transfer to/from Linux Ubuntu Computer

Johan — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:59:00 GMT

Xperia P uses MTP protocol and drivers for USB connection. Check that you have proper MTP drivers on your computer or connect your phone to another computer to check if the same problem can be replicated.

Re: USB File Transfer to/from Linux Ubuntu Computer

ChrisD1 — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:23:52 GMT

Thank you. I have now downloaded and installed 'gMPT' on my Linux Ubuntu computer and that works and I can now transfer photos and music files both ways without any problems.

I think that the instructions for the 'phone need the information about the use of the MPT protocol added.

Re: USB File Transfer to/from Linux Ubuntu Computer

itskiran2000 — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 10:41:41 GMT

Hey ChirsD,

I've installed "gMPT" on my Ubuntu 10.10, but still not working for me, can you elaborate on how to install the drivers and make'em work

Re: USB File Transfer to/from Linux Ubuntu Computer

atosmaximus — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 10:44:49 GMT

hi All,

I just changed the settings/Xperia/ Connectivity / USB connection mode - from Media Transfer Mode (MTP) to Mass Storage Mode (MSC) on my Sony Ericsson wt19i live with walkman phone.

USB Connection is okay between my fresly installed Linux Mint and my Android 4.0.4.

Good luck.