Using the G3 with my Mac?

[beezlebubz]

How do i use the G3 with my Mac? With the M7 i had the software installed which was just drag and drop items into the folders and it worked.

Is there software i need to download from somewhere to do the same for the G3 or is it incompatible?

 

[o4liberty]

This should work for you.


www.mylgphones.com/download-and-install-the-usb-drivers-for-lg-g3-on-windows-and-mac.html

 

[fedxup]

I was just about to post the same thing. I was tyring to copy over my music folder last night and my Mac wouldn't find the device. I installed the Android File Transfer app per Googles instructions, but when I opened it, I got a message saying no Android device found.

 

[beezlebubz]

This should work for you.


Download and install LG G3 USB drivers for Windows and Mac

Thank you o4liberty ill give this a try right now.

 

[beezlebubz]

I was just about to post the same thing. I was tyring to copy over my music folder last night and my Mac wouldn't find the device. I installed the Android File Transfer app per Googles instructions, but when I opened it, I got a message saying no Android device found.

Yeah the android file transfer app has went down the drain an stopped working for me earlier this year. I think google gave up on updates for it.

 

[beezlebubz]

Well no luck for me. i installed the drivers then open LGSUITE and connect the G3 and nothing happens.

 

[oldschoolsig]

Maddening why different ecosystems can't play nice. My Mac doesn't recognize my g3,just the same way it didn't my g2

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[beezlebubz]

Maddening why different ecosystems can't play nice. My Mac doesn't recognize my g3,just the same way it didn't my g2

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Yeah no kidding! This makes no sense.

So i take it your not able to transfer files,pics etc over to your mac like me then?

 

[oldschoolsig]

Yeah no kidding! This makes no sense.

So i take it your not able to transfer files,pics etc over to your mac like me then?

There is an ota way on the g2,I'm sure there is for g3. On g2 forum,look for user jwill (I think) that wrote in depth about it

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[LocationDudeNYC]

What about using Samsung Kies?

 

[Mikest]

I'm running Mountain Lion (OSX) but I just used the android file transfer and it worked fine for me.

Android.com

 

[Mikest]

I was just about to post the same thing. I was tyring to copy over my music folder last night and my Mac wouldn't find the device. I installed the Android File Transfer app per Googles instructions, but when I opened it, I got a message saying no Android device found.

Did you set your phone to Media sync by tapping the USB icon in your notifications tray? I believe it was the media sync one. Theres only two to choose from so try them both. It worked for me on Mountain Lion.

I launched Android File Transfer on my laptop, plugged the phone in to get the USB in my notications on my phone screen and then tapped the USB to select media sync and boom it worked.

 

[beezlebubz]

There is an ota way on the g2,I'm sure there is for g3. On g2 forum,look for user jwill (I think) that wrote in depth about it

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ota would take forever with photos an videos

What about using Samsung Kies?

I never tried or used it

I'm running Mountain Lion (OSX) but I just used the android file transfer and it worked fine for me.

Android.com

And your using a G3??

 

[Mikest]

ota would take forever with photos an videos



I never tried or used it


And your using a G3??

Yep LG G3 on AT&T

 

[oldschoolsig]

ota would take forever with photos an videos



I never tried or used it


And your using a G3??

It was faster than you would think,but Google photos is my cloud now

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[beezlebubz]

Did you set your phone to Media sync by tapping the USB icon in your notifications tray? I believe it was the media sync one. Theres only two to choose from so try them both. It worked for me on Mountain Lion.

I launched Android File Transfer on my laptop, plugged the phone in to get the USB in my notications on my phone screen and then tapped the USB to select media sync and boom it worked.

When i tapped the usb icon it says installing pc software an then i selected media sync , now all it does is beep flashing the notification bar saying ''connected as a media device (mtp)'' but doesnt do anything when i connect to my mac, just beeps an flashes.

 

[beezlebubz]

Yep LG G3 on AT&T

I redownloaded AFT and still doesnt work for me. Im on OS X mavericks current and updated version.

 

[fedxup]

Did you set your phone to Media sync by tapping the USB icon in your notifications tray? I believe it was the media sync one. Theres only two to choose from so try them both. It worked for me on Mountain Lion.

I launched Android File Transfer on my laptop, plugged the phone in to get the USB in my notications on my phone screen and then tapped the USB to select media sync and boom it worked.

I didn't notice that option. I will give it a try when get home tonight. Thanks

 

[Mikest]

I redownloaded AFT and still doesnt work for me. Im on OS X mavericks current and updated version.

Not updating For The Win!

Another solution if you're on a wifi network might be something like Airdroid.

 

[Mikest]

When i tapped the usb icon it says installing pc software an then i selected media sync , now all it does is beep flashing the notification bar saying ''connected as a media device (mtp)'' but doesnt do anything when i connect to my mac, just beeps an flashes.

Did you launch Android File Transfer on the computer before connecting the device?