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[Michael Zanetti <michael.zanetti@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 28.01.2016 16:24, ubuntu.mexon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> I just installed OTA 9 (finally! Bug #1538793) and thought it would be
> fun to set a ringtone.  I fired up the Music app and it says:
> 
>> No music found
>>
>> Connect your device to any computer and simply drag files to the Music
> folder or insert removable media with music.
> 
> So... isn't that a bit optimistic?  I think I have managed to get my
> Macbook talking to my MX4 in the past using the command line and adb,
> but that was not simple.  Certainly when I plug my phone into my
> computer no folders appear.  What process is actually being described in
> that message?  As I understand it, mounting phones as normal volumes is
> a thing that isn't done any more, instead there's a separate file
> transfer protocol which of course requires dedicated software on the
> computer end.
> 
> 

On Mac OS, MTP is not supported natively. You can install any MTP
supporting tool of your choice. For example this one:

https://android.com/filetransfer/

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