Using with Linux to copy files

[Murty_Munukutla]

Did anybody try copying files from Xperia Z1 to Linux? I do not have SD card in my new phone (yet). And I would like to copy photos and videos from Xperia z1 internal memory to Linux. When I connect to system, Linux could not detect as a diskdrive (though lsusb command showing the device).

BTW, I am able to copy files using Windows 8 after installing Sony software for the xperia z1 device without any issues. Only Linux could not detect it. Are there any special drivers that I have to install on Linux?

Linux version: Ubuntu 12.04

[Rickard · Accepted solution]

To access the internal memory in the phone the distro you use in your computer needs to support MTP.

From what i've found, Ubuntu 12.04 may have problems with MTP in phones using Android 4.x while it should work fine in Ubuntu 13.04 and later.

If you don't want to update to a later version of Ubuntu you could try a 3:rd party solution like: http://www.webupd8.org/2013/01/upgrade-to-gvfs-with-mtp-support-in.html

[Murty_Munukutla]

Thank you

[CharlesR]

If you have a wireless network, wifi connection, you can use AirDroid. A free app; I just downloaded over 500 images at about 3Gig, but it took about an hour.  

[alexis12]

Long Path Tool deletes/unlocks, copies/renames path too long files/folders.

[Hanynowsky]

AirDroid Rocks. Best App out there for pairing the Sony Xperia Z1 with your computer.

Otherwise, you can just enable MTP in your SONY and use it as a Storage device. Works in Ubuntu 16.04