Error message when mobile is plugged in (SOLVED)

Linux Support
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Sorry it’s me again! :-[

I plugged my mobile in today to import some pics and I keep getting the following error message:
Unable to mount SEMC HSUSB Device. Error initialising camera: -53: Could not claim the USB device.
I have no idea what that means but I do know I cannot import my pics, I get this error message.
Could not perform the operation Error getting file: -1: Unspecified error.

I have a Sony Xperia U ST25i. Should I be querying this with Sony or my network?

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Which version of Android are you running on the Phone ?

Is there a “Mass Storage mode” at -

Settings > Xperia > Connectivity > USB connection mode

on the phone ? … if so, select it, then try connecting again.

I’m putting this link here for future reference (in case the above instructions don’t work, and we need to try MTP mode)
http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2011/12/how-to-connect-your-android-ice-cream-sandwich-phone-to-ubuntu-for-file-access

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I’m on version 2.3.7
Under USB connection mode it states MTP only for internal storage.

Should I just follow the instructions on the link you’ve included?

4

NO … not yet … I’m still doing homework on this :slight_smile:

It may be easier to set up your phone for wireless transfer without the USB cable … I’ll get back to you.

5

@Mark
There is a simplified MTP version here for Samsung:
http://shkspr.mobi/blog/2012/01/connecting-samsung-ics-to-ubuntu-using-mtp/

6

Thanks SeZo … pretty much the same info, but your linked article lays it out MUCH clearer :slight_smile:

[EDIT]

Not to mention there are typos in the OMGubuntu article ::slight_smile:

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OK Tanya, let’s give this a shot … step by step :slight_smile:

Open a terminal and run:

sudo apt-get install mtp-tools mtpfs

Now connect the Xperia by USB cable, then send the output from these 2 commands:

mtp-detect | grep idVendor

and

mtp-detect | grep idProduct

If this doesn’t work (or indeed if you’d prefer), another option may be to install the free AirDroid application to your Xperia … make sure your Xperia is connected wirelessly to your local network … start AirDroid on your Xperia … then connect to it from within your web browser.

See here:
http://www.webupd8.org/2011/12/airdroid-manage-your-android-device.html
and
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid

AirDriod is supposed to be able to read and quickly send messages, browse / download / upload files, preview photos, import or export ringtones, music and lots more … all from within a web browser on any PC on your local network.
(can’t say I’ve tested it … no android phone … but it gets good reviews)

AirDroid Video -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfNnQxpw7Uw&feature=youtu.be#

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The first option wasn’t successful, it was very sluggish and I think that may have stopped it from working correctly.

The AirDroid app works very well and once I got the hang of it is easy to use.

Thanks for your help again, it’s much appreciated. :slight_smile:

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You’re welcome … glad it helped :slight_smile: