no support for android phone? (Sony Ericson Xperia X10)

[heinkel_111]

When running the new 11.04 kubuntu, I have experienced one negative surprise:
When I connect my Android phone to the computer, it is not even recognized? Seems like linux things are linux things worst enemy . My older SE phone seemed to work quite alright although it was running a proprietary OS.

I suspect some kind of a user error is involved, but my attempts at googling solutions are bogged down by tons of spam offers from businesses selling phones. Any hints appreciated.

[claydoh]

Re: no support for android phone? (Sony Ericson Xperia X10)

my wife's phone is seen, but we haven't connected it to a computer in a long while. I cannot remember if we had to enable usb mass storage mode somewhere. (I don't get to play with her Fascinate, so i couldn't say off the top of my head)

[sithlord48]

Re: no support for android phone? (Sony Ericson Xperia X10)

depends on the phone. you have to put in usb mode. for them to show up.

[michel]

Your phone should not be connected to the USB port.

Go to Settings > Xperia > Connectivity > USB CONNECTION MODE > Change the option from MTP to MSC.

Done!

Michel

[jlittle]

Any hints appreciated.

Abandon the cable, install airdroid: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....sand.airdroid

Regards, John Little

[michel]

Fantastic!

Thanks,

Michel