MTP-Alternative USB Drive offers a USB tethering-based solution that presents your device storage as a drive to PCs, sidestepping common MTP problems. From ClearEvo.com, it carries a solid 3.66 rating from 794 reviews and shows strong long-term presence with 100,000+ total and 7 downloads in the last 30 days. It is not ranked in any top lists.
Pros & Cons
Eliminates MTP driver issues by presenting storage as a drive via USB tethering
Cross-platform compatibility with Windows and Ubuntu GNU/Linux
Clear, step-by-step instructions support quick setup
Not ranked in top lists, indicating limited current visibility
Very low recent momentum (7 in last 30 days)
About MTP-Alternative USB Drive
MTP-Alternative USB Drive was a tools app developed by ClearEvo.com. It was removed from Google Play Feb 27, 2024 and is no longer available for download.
Download Statistics
MTP-Alternative USB Drive had been downloaded 370 thousand times before it became unavailable.
User Ratings
MTP-Alternative USB Drive was rated 3.66 out of 5 stars, based on 790 ratings.
App Information
MTP-Alternative USB Drive was free to download. The APK download size was 4.13 MB. The last available version was 1.3. The last update was on March 20, 2015.
Technical Requirements
MTP-Alternative USB Drive required Android 4.0+ or higher. The app had a content rating of Everyone. The app had been available on Google Play December 2014.
Description
USB file transfers with PC - without 'MTP' problems.
No more USB ‘MTP driver not found’ or ‘can’t find my files’ issues - Supports both Windows and Ubuntu GNU/Linux!
Update: Transferring LARGE Files like HD Video from phone to PC? Please try my new app called 'BohorShare' which is designed specially for that case: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.clearevo.bohorshare
New! Now supports external SD-Cards (/mnt/extSdCard) read access. (The extSdCard is 'Read-Only' as restricted by Android's new policy in Kitkat onwards). However, the normal 'sdcard' folder can be written normally.
'MTP-Alternative' shares this device's storage as a 'Drive' to Computers via USB Tethering instead of the default android 'MTP' file transfer method and makes you avoid the 3 common 'MTP' problems listed below:
1. 'MTP Driver not found' issues:
Solved: 'MTP-Alternative' uses 'USB Tethering' instead which uses the more 'generic' ethernet-like driver already available on most Windows PCs and also Ubuntu and other GNU/Linux distributions.
2. 'MTP file refresh issue: PC to Android': Sometimes the new photos, music copied from PC don't show in Android Gallery or Music apps.
Solved: 'MTP-Alternative' automatically handles this by default. It informs the Android Gallery or Music apps about the availability of new photos and music files and also updates on file delete - no restart required.
3. 'MTP file refresh issue : Android to PC': Newly created files on Android - which exist on Android file-browser/gallery apps, etc - don't get shown in the MTP Drive on PC - even after refresh (F5) on PC Drive'.
Solved: If you open a drive using 'MTP Alternative' on PC - simply press 'F5' to refresh and the new files should show up normally.
MTP-Alternative does NOT limit the file size. If you're facing file-size limits - this is likely a Windows issue - please see likely solutions below: - http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/ie/forum/ie8-windows_xp/error-0x800700df-the-file-size-exceeds-the-limit/d208bba6-920c-4639-bd45-f345f462934f?auth=1 - https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/900900
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Very easy step-by-step instructions provided in the app.
Hope you find this useful!
Recent changes: - Added support for external sd-card access (extSdCard). - Fixed Gallery/Music update on new photos/music files.
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★★★★★
I was able to mirror small videos of 5 min length on my mi tv, but the app crashed when I tried to mirror a movie of 2 hour length. The app failed to mirror sound to the tv
★★★★★
4.5*. Almost ok on arch Manjaro using Nemo and Kate. Ad in Nemo open with Kate and copy from there. I hope it would work in Nemo too. Just crushed on transferring. I don't have time to double-check. It's ok via Kate.
★★★★★
Running this App on a Samsung SM-T310 Galaxy Tab 3 Wi-Fi under Kit Kat 4.4.2. The Good News: MTP Alternative allows my Windows 7 x64 desktop PC to "see" all files and folders on the tablet, in both the Internal and External SD Card storage locations. I can use TeraCopy, Agent Ransack, and Win Merge to copy and sync files between the tablet and the Windows PC, just as I could under Mass Storage Mode on my older Android version 2 devices. NOTE: If TeraCopy reports a corrupted file transfer, re-boot the PC and try again. This is a known bug in TeraCopy under Win 7 x64, and is not the fault of the tablet or MTP Alternative. More Good News: MTP Alternative still works on my tablet running Cyanogen CM-11! Bad News: None that I have found! MTP Alternative isn't quite as fast as Mass Storage Mode, and setting it up takes a little effort (it's not fully automatic like USM was), but at least it's a HUGE improvement over MTP! It lets me use TeraCopy for file transfers to my PC, and that alone is worth every bit of effort to install it. I struggled with MTP for 2 years, and MTP Alternative lets me forget I was ever forced to use MTP! Thanks to the author for this app! NOTE-Not recommended for transfer of files larger than about 20 mB, unless you use TeraCopy with checksum verification enabled.
★★☆☆☆
Does not work One UI 3.1. Do not download unless you have a very old version of android
★★☆☆☆
I tried the app on Android 11. It didn't do anything. The problems I've had with MTP are unchanged. Uninstalling.
★★☆☆☆
Too complicated setup (how to set up ADB without routing all my internet traffic into mobile 4G) and doesn't work. Computer cannot access..... unspecified error Windows 10 - Asus Zenfone Max Pro m1
★★☆☆☆
Not doing much on my Xiaomi MIUI phone, except operating an Android built in hotspot settings
★★☆☆☆
It worked perfectly fine for a couple of files now after some files it asks for a username and password which don't exist
Technologies used by MTP-Alternative USB Drive
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Trust & Safety: Permissions include android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE, android.permission.INTERNET, android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, and android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE. This is a standard, non-sensitive set for a file-transfer utility, focusing on network access and storage read/write to enable USB-based transfers.
Frequently asked questions about MTP-Alternative USB Drive
Is MTP-Alternative USB Drive free?
Yes. MTP-Alternative USB Drive is free to download from Google Play.
Is MTP-Alternative USB Drive still available?
No. MTP-Alternative USB Drive was removed from Google Play. We last saw it there Feb 27, 2024.
Does MTP-Alternative USB Drive contain ads?
Yes. Google Play lists MTP-Alternative USB Drive as containing ads.
What Android version does MTP-Alternative USB Drive require?
MTP-Alternative USB Drive runs on Android 4.0 and higher.
How large is the MTP-Alternative USB Drive APK?
The MTP-Alternative USB Drive APK is 4.13 MB.
Is MTP-Alternative USB Drive suitable for children?
Google Play rates the content of MTP-Alternative USB Drive as suitable for everyone.
How many times has MTP-Alternative USB Drive been downloaded?
Google Play lists 100,000+ downloads for MTP-Alternative USB Drive.
How do people rate MTP-Alternative USB Drive?
MTP-Alternative USB Drive scores 3.66 out of 5 stars, from 794 ratings on Google Play.
Who made MTP-Alternative USB Drive?
MTP-Alternative USB Drive was developed by ClearEvo.com. It is listed in the tools category on Google Play.
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