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MTP Mode

lilme08

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Updated my One and plugged it in for charge for the first time via USB and computer and I have a new icon that reads "MTP Mode is enabled". Will someone enlighten me on exactly what this is?

Thanks
 

B. Diddy

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MTP means Media Transfer Protocol. It's the main way that most newer Android phones interface via USB with a computer, allowing your computer to browse certain folders on the phone, and transfer media files like photos, music, and videos.
 

Daspoo

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And it's why most car stereos won't read the music from Android phones - they're not configured to be MTP-compatible. (Sorry, just thought I'd chime in with that one.)

Cheers!
 

Gator352

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Yeah and it also broke HTC sync for what it's worth. Can't access files through their own software....amazing.
 

lilme08

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Thanks for the replies.

Sent from my HTC One using AC Forums mobile app
 

GiGiHart

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This just popped up for me today for the first time. I was always able to play music through my car stereo, but now I can't. Is there any way to get rid of this?:(
 

garyft

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This just popped up for me today for the first time. I was always able to play music through my car stereo, but now I can't. Is there any way to get rid of this?:(

Unfortunately, no. It's part of the design of the latest versions of Android.
 

smelly1

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Hi all

In relation to this thread, I have an HTC One and hate using HTC sync, I used to have the Sensation XL, and when connected to the pc, could simply drag and drop files from one to the other, is there a way to do this for HTC One, as I find HTC Sync very user unfriendly?

Regards
 

rozroz

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Hi all

In relation to this thread, I have an HTC One and hate using HTC sync, I used to have the Sensation XL, and when connected to the pc, could simply drag and drop files from one to the other, is there a way to do this for HTC One, as I find HTC Sync very user unfriendly?

Regards

what do you mean?.. i simply close the HTC sync window and just go to "my computer" to browse inside the phone.
is there a reason you cannot do that?
 

smelly1

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I've tried that, and for some reason, it's not letting me drag n drop files from my pc to the phone, or vice versa??
 

rozroz

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I've tried that, and for some reason, it's not letting me drag n drop files from my pc to the phone, or vice versa??

this is weird.. i dragged ringtones and videos. i'm sure someone here can think of a reason..
 

Cereal KiIIer

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I've tried that, and for some reason, it's not letting me drag n drop files from my pc to the phone, or vice versa??

I registered just to reply, so I hope this helps.

After you plugged your phone, unlock it. I couldn't access my files before unlocking my phone.