There are two USB modes used for connecting to MP3 players to computers:
With USB Drivers installed on Windows and Mac, users have the option to transfer files & documents with ease from smartphone to PC and vice-versa. Not only this, whenever users try to flash the firmware or UnlockBootloader, Xiaomi USB Drivers are much needed. Is there any way to allow only specific devices to connect a computer through MTP protocol in Macos as well as Windows and block the rest. Thanks in advance. There are opinions about MTP for Mac yet. Similar to MTP for Mac. Android File Transfer. Transfer files via USB from your Android to your Mac.
OpenMTP is free, open-source and works on any Mac device running macOS v10.10 or higher. To learn more about the project and download the app, visit the developer’s GitHub page from the link below.
Mtp Mac Os X
• Mass Storage Class (MSC)
• Media Transfer Protocol (MTP)
Windows systems support both MSC and MTP mode. Mac systems only support MSC mode.
MTP mode is the preferred method for connecting to Windows systems because it supports more features for transferring content to players. These features include creating playlists, setting up autosync, transferring DRM-protected content (licensed, copy protected) and album art linking.
Current Sansa players also have a third menu selection for Auto-detect. Auto-detect will connect in MTP mode when it detects a Windows system. For all other connections, it will connect in MSC mode.
*See answer ID 207 on how to change the Sansa player from MSC to MTP mode or vice-versa.
Mass Storage Class (MSC)
USB specifications define MSC as a standard for connecting removable drives. MSC is a set of protocols for managing communication between USB storage devices and operating systems. This is protocols set used for USB flash drives, external hard drives and card readers. Sansa players in MSC mode are seen by Windows and Mac systems as removable drives.
MSC mode provides Plug and Play support for current Windows and Mac systems:
• Driver support is native in WIN XP, Vista and WIN 7
• Driver support is native in Mac OS 9.1+
• No special drivers required for installation with current systems
Note: MSC mode can be used to test connectivity when having problems using MTP mode.
Media Transfer Protocol (MTP)
MTP is a protocol developed by Microsoft to connect portable devices to a Windows PC and synchronize digital media content between them. MTP facilitates the transfer of media files and associated metadata to/from devices. Applications like Windows Media Player rely on MTP for management of media files and configuration data when transferring content to portable devices. MTP provides the following features:
Playlists, Album Art, Metadata
• WMP, Rhapsody, Napster (and other apps) can sync playlists
• Link album art and other features from metadata
• Changes to metadata properties, such as ratings, can be communicated when the file is synchronized
AutoSync Option
• Windows Media Player can be configured to automatically manage the transfer of content to an MTP-compatible device upon connection.
• Automatically sync playlists and changes
DRM Support
• MTP provides support for transferring DRM (copy protected) licensed content
• Supports Programs that transfer of subscription-based music content (e.g. Rhapsody, Napster)
• Supports programs that transfer of copy protected licensed audiobooks (e.g. Audible, OverDrive)
Device Limitation Management
• Using MTP, a PC can detect a compatible device’s capacity limitations as well as the file types it is capable of supporting.
Portable Device Status
• MTP-compatible devices appear as Portable Devices in the Windows Explorer and do not require “safe removal” or drive letter assignment.
MTP Minimum System Requirements:
Windows XP SP2 and WMP 10 (or higher)
• MTP protocols first introduced in WMP 10
• Windows XP comes with WMP 9, requires update to WMP 10 or 11
• Windows Vista comes with WMP 11
• Windows 7 comes with WMP 12
Note: WIN XP comes with WMP 9 by default. This is a common problem with Sansa player being detected on WIN XP. SanDisk recommends upgrading to WMP 11.
Change Mtp Settings Windows 10
Ok, let's dive into details! So, how macOS get to know what and how to deal with different devices and protocols? It needs some special plug-ins! They are located in Kernel of macOS and knows how to work with this specific device and represent them to the user through VFS (Virtual File System - a layer of abstraction which unifies your experience with file system at all).
As you already understand, the main component of MTP for Mac is such a plug-in or Kernel Extension, or sometimes called 'driver'. This driver resides in a Kernel and waits until some MTP device connects to your Mac. On connection, it negotiates with the device to determine its specifics and represent it to VFS. Now you will see your Android phone or tablet as a regular disk in Finder and on the Desktop. From now you are free to use any software you like, with your photos, mp3, or any other types of files on your device!
Enable Mtp Windows 10
That approach dramatically distinct MTP for Mac from the file transfer utility provided by Google Android File Transfer and let you instant access and seem-less user experience. And the big benefit is a short path for your data, which gives you transfer on as maximal speed as possible.