Connect Android Together With Linux Using Usb

I bring a Samsung Milky Way Tab ii tablet, running Android 4.1.1 (aka Jelly Bean). I'd similar to transfer some files from the tablet to my Linux server running Debian 7.2 (aka Wheezy). The Android tablet connects via Wi-Fi to the same LAN every bit the Linux server.

There are many ways to transfer files betwixt the ii devices. For example, you lot could install an Android app named AirDroid which lets you lot grapple your Android device from a desktop spider web browser, including file transfer. In this post, I'll larn some other route, an arguably to a greater extent than straight too basic one. I'll connect the ii using a USB cable.

1. Connect the ii devices using a USB cable.
2. With the Android device, navigate to the dwelling page.
3. Swipe downwards from the pinnacle of the page.

   You volition encounter a message "Connected every bit a media device. Touch for other USB options"

4. Tap on the message.

   The resulting covert specifies how you lot desire the Android device to connect: every bit a Media device(MTP) or a Camera (PTP).

   While Linux has some back upward for MTP, I establish it much easier to connect every bit PTP.

5. Tap on the Camera (PTP) checkbox.
6. Swipe downwards from dwelling page again, too you lot volition encounter that the tablet is mounted every bit a camera.
7. Reset the USB device nether Linux.

   The simplest mode is to unplug the USB cable from both ends, too plug it dorsum in.

8. Make certain that the Android device is mounted on your Linux server.

   On my Linux GNOME iii desktop, I clicked on the Computer icon, too the Android device was detected (GT-P3113). Click the device to mountain it.

9. Run your favourite file managing director application on Linux, too choke along to transfer files.

You tin purpose the inwards a higher house method to transfer files if you lot come about to bring (the right) USB cable some to connect the ii devices. If cables is non your preference, you lot may desire to await into the Android app Airdroid.

Share this post