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Patryk
Asked: 2013-03-05 13:16:37 +0800 CST

Can't see my Nexus 4 with fastboot on Ubuntu 12.10

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I have just received my Nexus 4 and I want to plug it in to root it/copy files onto it but somehow I can't see it while I use

$sudo fastboot devices

I am using this version of fastboot on my ubuntu laptop

android-tools-fastboot 4.1.1+git20120801-1

EDIT

While the issue of rooting the device was solved (simply fastboot only sees devices while they are in bootloader) I still cannot see the device while I plug it in the system.

12.10

5 Answers

  1. Best Answer

    You can update your gvfs file to enable your computer to see Nexus 4 files. Use the ppa 

    sudo add-apt-repository ppa:langdalepl/gvfs-mtp
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade

    After you update, reboot your computer. When you connect the Nexus 4 to the PC, make sure its unlocked. This should help you. :)

    If you are trying to use adb and cannot see your device, change the ownership of your ~/.android folder to the current user . 

    sudo chown -R $USER:$GROUP ~/.android

    For more details see here.

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  2. The Nexus 4 does not have a mass storage mode. I recommend using AirDroid instead, as it will allow you to upload/download/manage files on your Nexus device remotely.

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  3. The problem was that I have had "fast USB charge" option checked in kernel that I have installed http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2002782

    After unchecking that I can see folders on my Nexus 4.

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  4. Check the following link out. It worked for me.

    http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2004182

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  5. Per Nexus 4 not detected as USB device with OTA update 4.3

    Settings → Storage → ⋮ → USB-connection to computer → MTP media device ☑

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