Transfero is a program the purpose of which to unite MTP FUSE filesystems such as go-mtpfs, jmtpfs, mtpfs into one place and use it with friendly GUI interface. The program allows you to transfer files between android devices and your local linux machine via USB by using one or more FUSE filesystems at the same time. The GUI implementation almost entirely relies on the next works:
In order for the program to work properly you need to install mtp-tools and PyQt5. You can do that by executing the next command:
sudo apt-get install mtp-tools
To install PyQt5
sudo apt-get install python3-pyqt5
Note: For correct work, the program also requires libmtp to be installed but since mtp-tools already contains this library it's not necessary to install it apart
You need to install the Go compiler and go-mtpfs itself
To install the Go compiler
sudo apt-get install golang-go
To install go-mtpfs
sudo apt-get install go-mtpfs
You need to install jmtpfs
To install jmtpfs
sudo apt-get install jmtpfs
You need to install mtpfs
To install mtpfs
sudo apt-get install mtpfs
Note: You should install all these libraries. If one of them doesn't work you can always use another one
In order to install the program just type in the next commands:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:jerichofs/jaconda
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install transfero
- Install all requirements
- connect your android device to the computer via USB
- Mount one of the filesystems go-mtpfs, jmtpfs, mtpfs
- in the Tree View in the Android folder you will see your mounted Android storage
- Share files (you can use key arrows left and right on you keyboard to transfer files)
Note: All these libraries does not work properly when the phone is locked by the lockscreen (especially during transfering files). Unlock the phone and it should work again as long as the cord remains connected.