USB file transfer from Macbook to /E/OS FP6

[sebrose]

Hi,

I’ve recently moved to an /E/OS FP6 from an Android FP5.

I used to manage music on my FP5 using MacDroid over a USB cable.

My Mac doesn’t see the FP6 when I plug it in. No difference whether I have MacDroid running or not.

Is there a way to transfer bulk files between my MacBook and my /E/OS FP6?

Thanks.

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[piero]

Hello @sebrose, Welcome to the /e/ users forum.

you need to enable file transfert
(see the very thin notification when plugged)

[sebrose]

Hello @piero,

Thanks for your suggestion.

When I plug connect my FP6 and my Mac by USB, I don’t see any notification on the FP6.

When I then navigate to File Transfer options, they are all disabled (see attached screenshot)

Have I misunderstood your advice?

Thanks.

PS I would have replied sooner, but the forum insists I wait an hour until I’m allowed to reply!

[piero]

this is the right setting screen…

[tcecyk]

I linked to a 2021 answer in this reply, and the original commenter confirmed macos needs some helper software still to interface nicely via USB to Android: Fairphone 6, eOS 2.03 - setting up the stock Music app - #2 by tcecyk

[sebrose]

Thanks for your help, folks.

Operator error - my USB cable needed replaced.

[piero]

The famous “CKI bug” (Chair to Keyboard Interface)…

[sebrose]

Yes. Although I’ve heard it called PEBCAK - Problem Exists Between Chair And Keyboard