Post B48xiHkhlcSfxppf3g by HistoPol@mastodon.social
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 (DIR) Post #B48wZgUOKJfw7jXKS0 by dangillmor@mastodon.social
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       I have a Windows laptop that I use rarely, and while the device manager sees my Android phone when it's connected by USB, the file manager does not. This connection failure just started a couple of days ago. I've tried absolutely everything and nothing solves this.Meanwhile it's immediately recognized on my Linux machine and transfers data at a good speed. Same cable in each case.
       
 (DIR) Post #B48x73OwA3fyjxtghM by HistoPol@mastodon.social
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       @dangillmor That sounds terrible. As a work-round:Install MyPhoneExplorer (MPE)* on the Win PC and your Smartphone.You can then synchronize all files, one-way or two-way (I don't recommend that,) using your WiFi without accessing the internet.(You can also sync 🔄 all Outlook data types, as well as phone call stats, but that is not your use-case.) *https://www.fjsoft.at/en/
       
 (DIR) Post #B48x9gfv73737q63Ie by railmeat@fosstodon.org
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       @dangillmor That may be a clue.
       
 (DIR) Post #B48xJiamq6aVy2Tjea by dangillmor@mastodon.social
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       @HistoPol Thanks, I'll give it a look.
       
 (DIR) Post #B48xiHkhlcSfxppf3g by HistoPol@mastodon.social
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       @dangillmor I've been using it for ages (not getting Win 11).Make sure you understand the sync settings fully and test them on a non-essential folder. (Duplicates risk, 99% user 👤 error.)BTW, my favorite feature is now to use the PC's keyboard to type on or import screen data into the smartphone. Good luck.
       
 (DIR) Post #B49DlP7IRQoIwJuNSi by Perrin42@mastodon.social
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       @dangillmor You are setting the connection mode on the phone to allow file transfer, right?  My phone connects in a "charge only" mode by default when I plug it in to my computer.  I have to tap on the "Charging this device via USB" notification and change the "Use USB for," setting to File Transfer.
       
 (DIR) Post #B4A8YF1eLLa1GW8CBc by dangillmor@mastodon.social
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       @Perrin42 Yes, even allowed USB debugging as a last resort but no change. Seems to be a Windows issue...