topic Re: Transferring videos onto the Xperia Z in Z Series

Transferring videos onto the Xperia Z

mintechguy — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:48:17 GMT

I have had the new Xperia Z for two days, and am trying to transfer videos onto the phone. But
when I try to transfer it across to the phone it wants to convert the file to a compatable format for the xperia, this takes considerably more time to transfer the file.

The videos Im trying to move across are already MP4 therefore i cant understand why it doesnt recognise the file type as being compatable and wants to convert it first.

Is their special requirements for my videos for the phone to recongise the file as usable and compatable and thereby removing the need for it to spend vast amounts of time converting the files first?

Thanks in advance

Re: Transferring videos onto the Xperia Z

Uliwooly — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:50:48 GMT

don't use media go to transfer the videos, just transfer them directly (computer > xperia Z > either SD card or internal storage)

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Re: Transferring videos onto the Xperia Z

mintechguy — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:04:00 GMT

I am all I’m doing is copy and pasting the file straight into the desired folder but either the pc or the Sony pc companion pops up a window that says- this file may not play properly and prompts me to chose either to let it convert the file or simply copy it straight across with the warning that it may not play correctly- any ideas?

Re: Transferring videos onto the Xperia Z

Uliwooly — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:05:05 GMT

ignore the warning and try

Re: Transferring videos onto the Xperia Z

crank1978 — Tue, 07 May 2013 16:05:51 GMT

I am having very similar issues with mine, i cant transfer music files. Ive tried through media go, and even with the way that has been said on here, but no matter what i do i cant transfer the files that i want. Any help would be great thanks

Re: Transferring videos onto the Xperia Z

Uliwooly — Tue, 07 May 2013 16:22:30 GMT

try the above suggestions

Re: Transferring videos onto the Xperia Z

crank1978 — Tue, 07 May 2013 17:04:26 GMT

I have tried above suggestions and all I get is the copying bar and it stays at the same mark for a half hour. I wouldn't believe that it would take longer than that to copy a 3mb mp3 file

Re: Transferring videos onto the Xperia Z

Uliwooly — Tue, 07 May 2013 17:12:46 GMT

that's quite odd try this

turn off your phone > on your PC install/update JAVA > restart your PC > disable your firewall and antivirus > press and hold the volume down key then connect the usb cable to your Xperia Z > do NOT release the back key > your computer should download the drivers > if that doesn work then

install SUS > restart your PC > disable your firewall and antivirus > run SUS > press and hold the volume down key then connect the usb cable to your Xperia Z > do NOT release the back key

Update Service (SUS)

http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/update-service/

http://www-support-downloads.sonymobile.com/Software%20Downloads/Update_Service_Setup-2.11.12.5.exe

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http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/36355

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Re: Transferring videos onto the Xperia Z

GeoffH — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:17:09 GMT

the best option I've found is to transfer video straight across without conversion then use MX Player from the playstore (the best I've found) to play the video - it pretty much plays everything were as the default player has limitations

Re: Transferring videos onto the Xperia Z

crank1978 — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:00:34 GMT

Would i need a broadband connection as i currently use my phone for tethering (no internet connection otherwise). Also could it be a computer issue as when i start up i can transfer one file then it would start doing the same issue as before

Re: Transferring videos onto the Xperia Z

Uliwooly — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:03:19 GMT

you do, try different video players

Re: Transferring videos onto the Xperia Z

GeoffH — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:07:53 GMT

I have transfered files from my PC to phone over wifi but it is less than perfect, preferable method is connected via USB - the problems were on the PC side not the phone

Intel provide a new set of software and drivers which help but still is by no means perfect

Re: Transferring videos onto the Xperia Z

crank1978 — Tue, 07 May 2013 23:21:16 GMT

If I use a memory card reader and convert the music files to mp3 and do it that way, would it still work the same way as just adding the files previously said in the thread?

Re: Transferring videos onto the Xperia Z

Uliwooly — Tue, 07 May 2013 23:23:34 GMT

it should work just fine

Re: Transferring videos onto the Xperia Z

crank1978 — Tue, 07 May 2013 23:53:42 GMT

Just wanted make sure before purchasing a new one as my old one doesn't work any more. Thanks for the help and advice

Re: Transferring videos onto the Xperia Z

Uliwooly — Tue, 07 May 2013 23:55:44 GMT

if you have an unlimited data plan or DSL/broadband connection then you could just upload your music to Box or even better Google Music, or you can upload it then download it on your phone.

Re: Transferring videos onto the Xperia Z

Zann_H — Wed, 08 May 2013 01:20:18 GMT

By default, Z is connected via USB in Media Transfer Mode (MTP). That's why transfering of videos and audio takes loger time than usual since it still has to go thru android. And is also why the PC will prompt you to change the video encoding if the encoding is not supported by the default video player.

To transfer files faster, you need to connect Z via Mass Storage Mode. To do this, go to your phone Settings > Xperia > USB Connectivity > USB Connection Mode, and select Mass Storage Mode.

Hope this helps.

Re: Transferring videos onto the Xperia Z

crank1978 — Wed, 08 May 2013 08:13:07 GMT

I will try both options you've given me and let you know how I get on

Re: Transferring videos onto the Xperia Z

crank1978 — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:26:16 GMT

Thanks for the help, found out that it's a dodgy memory card. I got a memory card reader and put a few files on it and the walkwan player can't find the music I put on and also I tried viewing couple of pics and they won't show in the album. Unless I missed something like formatting the card

Re: Transferring videos onto the Xperia Z

GeoffH — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:41:27 GMT

try to reformat the card - then create all the correct folders on external sd - you can find a list of default folders doing a simple google search - /music /video / ringtones /notifications / etc