Help file transfer problems with a Mac

[barriegee]

Hi all,
Just bought new samsung s3, got rid of apple as i thought samsung was better, however, i now find that the android file transfer does NOT work, and i am so disappointed also kies not working either but i was told that the file transfer would work, which is why i switched from apple to samsung android phone.
Could anyone please tell me what is going on?
cheers guys
barrie

 

[KENNECTED]

Hi all,
Just bought new samsung s3, got rid of apple as i thought samsung was better, however, i now find that the android file transfer does NOT work, and i am so disappointed also kies not working either but i was told that the file transfer would work, which is why i switched from apple to samsung android phone.
Could anyone please tell me what is going on?
cheers guys
barrie

Welcome. :itsme:

What kind of file are you trying to transfer?
Have you done any research in the samsung Galaxy 3 forum?

 

[barriegee]

hi, I was told you could just drag and drop music and pics, from my mac to the s3.
My friend has an s3 and he says he used to be able to swop files but has had a hardware update, and since then nothing works.

 

[EarlyMon]

I've moved your posts over here to our SGS3 forum where you're likely to find the right information.

I know I've seen this discussed here, but can't find the thread(s) at the moment.

If someone helpful here would be so kind as to post some good links, I'm sure it would be much appreciated, and we could move the conversation there.

Cheers, thanks!

 

[gme109]

Welcome. :itsme:

What kind of file are you trying to transfer?
Have you done any research in the samsung Galaxy 3 forum?

Just connect using MTP, but first you'll need to download the Android file transfer app to your Mac. Go to:Android.com

Works on my Mac.

 

[barriegee]

since the update to my phone, lies will not work, android transfer will not work, and i have a couple of other apps that now no longer work. So i presume you have not had the new update yet, my advise is do not update.
cheers
barriegee

 

[gme109]

since the update to my phone, lies will not work, android transfer will not work, and i have a couple of other apps that now no longer work. So i presume you have not had the new update yet, my advise is do not update.
cheers
barriegee

Just bought my S3 a few days ago, and I clicked on check for updates, says my phone is up to date. What version are we talking about?

 

[joemonkey]

Hi all,
Just bought new samsung s3, got rid of apple as i thought samsung was better, however, i now find that the android file transfer does NOT work, and i am so disappointed also kies not working either but i was told that the file transfer would work, which is why i switched from apple to samsung android phone.
Could anyone please tell me what is going on?
cheers guys
barrie

i use airdorid and it works nicely with my s3 and macbook air

 

[gme109]

i use airdorid and it works nicely with my s3 and macbook air

AirDroid is great, but it doesn't show you sub folders created in the DCIM folder. So you're unable to transfer photos to specific folders, which I can, using Android file transfer.

 

[EarlyMon]

For another wifi solution on a Mac, try DavDrive or SwiFTP, set root to / instead of /sdcard. Connect using Finder, connect to server, or Safari.

Apple changed their ftp protocols so you may be able to only download.

 

[Pappy35]

I'm having the same issues and a few others which I am working through. I think the bottom line for us is that Samsung is not making Kies compatible with the 10.8.x (latest release of the Mac OS, I forget what cat they named it after). Android/Google is similar in concept to iCloud/iPhone. I think I'm going to finally give Apple the pitch though 'cause Windows 7 is a pretty stable platform and I don't need the headaches.

The S3 will not simply mount to iOS 10.8.x like it does to Windows. Haven't tried Parallels yet but I'm betting that works.

 

[joemonkey]

AirDroid is great, but it doesn't show you sub folders created in the DCIM folder. So you're unable to transfer photos to specific folders, which I can, using Android file transfer.

that is not correct. i just tested this on my macbook air. i can drill down into sub-folders to both DCIM under SD Card and external SD.

for the record, i am running 10.7.2 and NOT lion

 

[gme109]

that is not correct. i just tested this on my macbook air. i can drill down into sub-folders to both DCIM under SD Card and external SD.

for the record, i am running 10.7.2 and NOT lion

Which browser are you using? I'm using Firefox on Mac OS 10.6.8, and no sub folders.

 

[joemonkey]

Which browser are you using? I'm using Firefox on Mac OS 10.6.8, and no sub folders.

i am using camino. i just tested it with firefox and i am still able to see sub-folder under DCIM. see attached



. android file transfer works too except i do not have to deal with the USB cable
. bluetooth file transfer app also works for the record, but airandroid is more visual

 

[gme109]

i am using camino. i just tested it with firefox and i am still able to see sub-folder under DCIM. see attached

View attachment 40269

. android file transfer works too except i do not have to deal with the USB cable
. bluetooth file transfer app also works for the record, but airandroid is more visual

Weird. I don't see sub folders under DCIM, or when selecting photos. However all the photos are there, when selecting photos, just not in their sub folders. Wonder what's up with that?

 

[joemonkey]

Weird. I don't see sub folders under DCIM, or when selecting photos. However all the photos are there, when selecting photos, just not in their sub folders. Wonder what's up with that?

the only different between us is 10.6.8 and 10.7.2 which i doubted is the issue. maybe someone can shed some light here

 

[BHSLC]

I just bought a Galaxy SIII and am trying to access my SD card from my MacBook Pro. Running OSX 10.8.2.

I have downloaded the Android File Transfer App.
I have changed to the "Camera" function for the USB Settings.

And still, I get a message that says "No Android Device Found".

Is this a bug that if I'm running 10.8.2, the Android File Transfer App won't work?

And if this is the case, are there any other safe applications I can install that will allow me to see my SD card and all of its files?

Thanks.

 

[parishmc]

I just bought a Galaxy SIII and am trying to access my SD card from my MacBook Pro. Running OSX 10.8.2.

I have downloaded the Android File Transfer App.
I have changed to the "Camera" function for the USB Settings.

And still, I get a message that says "No Android Device Found".

Is this a bug that if I'm running 10.8.2, the Android File Transfer App won't work?

And if this is the case, are there any other safe applications I can install that will allow me to see my SD card and all of its files?

Thanks.

had my GS3 for a few days now and tried the same things to no avail,
iPhoto even opens but does not detect any photos. the only way i have
found is using AirDroid. i also have a new samsung smart led tv and the
allshare feature works great !

 

[gme109]

the only different between us is 10.6.8 and 10.7.2 which i doubted is the issue. maybe someone can shed some light here

What version of AirDroid are you using? I'm using 1.1.0 from Google Play, but there is a newer version available from their website.

AirDroid-Enjoy your Android Experience over the air

May have to give 1.1.7 a try.

Edit: Unable to download 1.1.7

 

[parishmc]

i'm using 1.1.0 and no problems so far, it did drop the connection trying to
upload a 400mb movie.

 

[Heisenberg123]

kies works for me on OSX 10.8.2, android file transfer does not

 

[joemonkey]

What version of AirDroid are you using? I'm using 1.1.0 from Google Play, but there is a newer version available from their website.

AirDroid-Enjoy your Android Experience over the air

May have to give 1.1.7 a try.

Edit: Unable to download 1.1.7

i am using 1.1.0

 

[aficio]

i have a mac 10.8.2 and g3 at the latest update 4.0.4 android file dont work but kies has a update on the samsung web site that works but it wont update the phone software it does not regonize the phone but this is not good i had iphone 4 jb no problems.

 

[dfran1]

Hi all,
Just bought new samsung s3, got rid of apple as i thought samsung was better, however, i now find that the android file transfer does NOT work, and i am so disappointed also kies not working either but i was told that the file transfer would work, which is why i switched from apple to samsung android phone.
Could anyone please tell me what is going on?
cheers guys
barrie

Kies should work for you (maybe)

try this method my post 49 to force it.

http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-s3/593479-s3-not-syncing-mac.html#post4985810

 

[BHSLC]

had my GS3 for a few days now and tried the same things to no avail,
iPhoto even opens but does not detect any photos. the only way i have
found is using AirDroid. i also have a new samsung smart led tv and the
allshare feature works great !

AirDroid worked. That was cool. At least I can access the files now, even if it's a bit clunky.