[cobrabucket]

Commander One works like a champ for me!

 

[Taz777]

Tried Commander One but no luck with that. Set USB mode on the V30 to Photo Mode (MTP) but the phone was not detected. It seems to be a particular problem with Oreo and maybe macOS Mojave on a Mac. USB Debugging mode was set to On.

Found this page too: https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/help/lg-v30-mac-t3758719

I may resort to Bluetooth wireless transfer if I can satisfy myself about the security. I'm pretty sure that would work but I'm paranoid about allowing anything Google-related access to my Mac!

 

[archy121]

Tried Commander One but no luck with that. Set USB mode on the V30 to Photo Mode (MTP) but the phone was not detected. It seems to be a particular problem with Oreo and maybe macOS Mojave on a Mac. USB Debugging mode was set to On.

Found this page too: https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/help/lg-v30-mac-t3758719

I may resort to Bluetooth wireless transfer if I can satisfy myself about the security. I'm pretty sure that would work but I'm paranoid about allowing anything Google-related access to my Mac!

BT going to be dead slow for large transfers.
How about running ftp app on Mac and V30 ?

Also I think file apps like Es Explorer on V30 have built in transfer means by hosting FTP/HTTP connections for file sharing.

 

[mariowar]

Tried Commander One but no luck with that. Set USB mode on the V30 to Photo Mode (MTP) but the phone was not detected. It seems to be a particular problem with Oreo and maybe macOS Mojave on a Mac. USB Debugging mode was set to On.

Found this page too: https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/help/lg-v30-mac-t3758719

I may resort to Bluetooth wireless transfer if I can satisfy myself about the security. I'm pretty sure that would work but I'm paranoid about allowing anything Google-related access to my Mac!

Make sure you use the original usb cable that came with your V30 for transfers.

 

[Marmite]

FE File Explorer

Mix File Explorer

ES File Explorer (if you can put up with all the adverts and nagging)

 

[Dannemand]

Thanks for all the tips. I think the root cause is not being able to put the LG V30 into MTP mode. Once the V30 is connected to my Mac via a USB cable, the USB mode menu on the V30 does not offer an MTP mode as far as I can see. It does offer several other modes but none of them allow my Mac to browse the storage of the V30.

Glad to see you got more suggestions from people who use Macs (I presume) or at least know what they're talking about.

Just a quick note: You won't see MTP in the V30 USB Mode menu like in the old Android days. Just choose File Transfer, it's the modern variant of it.

 

[archy121]

..You won't see MTP in the V30 USB Mode menu like in the old Android days. Just choose File Transfer, it's the modern variant of it.

I also wondered why @Taz777 selected photo transfer over file transfer if he is on Oreo.
File transfer is the correct option to access all storage area on V30.

 

[Dannemand]

I also wondered why @Taz777 selected photo transfer over file transfer if he is on Oreo.
File transfer is the correct option to access all storage area on V30.

I can understand the thinking, since MTP was originally just for synchronizing media files, and before that just photos (with PTP). From what I gathered, any support of MTP in MacOS comes from its "Digital Images" component, so maybe they don't support the newer variants that support all file types.

 

[scottm18]

Here's an off the wall question: These LG phones are supposedly at least "waterproof" and it would be great to rinse off the layers of fingerprints, but is anyone (like me) reticent to do that as water just can't be good for the headphone jack. Does any know how they seal it off from the main internals and that's its truly safe to submerge (i.e do it regularly w no issue)?

 

[928GTS]

For wiping off fingerprints I would imagine that a damp microfiber cloth followed by a dry one would work well.

 

[Taz777]

Here's an off the wall question: These LG phones are supposedly at least "waterproof" and it would be great to rinse off the layers of fingerprints, but is anyone (like me) reticent to do that as water just can't be good for the headphone jack. Does any know how they seal it off from the main internals and that's its truly safe to submerge (i.e do it regularly w no issue)?

I use spectacle wipes for cleaning all my phones. They work well and are safe enough to use on spectacles with coated lenses. The ones I have are 'Zeiss 200 lens wipes'.

 

[Dannemand]

Here's an off the wall question: These LG phones are supposedly at least "waterproof" and it would be great to rinse off the layers of fingerprints, but is anyone (like me) reticent to do that as water just can't be good for the headphone jack. Does any know how they seal it off from the main internals and that's its truly safe to submerge (i.e do it regularly w no issue)?

I would use "guaranteed safe" solutions like the suggested microfiber cloth or glass cleaner. Even Windex.

To my mind, the IP68 waterproofing is only for the accidental splashing or dropping in water. I imagine some units are more perfectly sealed than others. So unless you want to test LG warranty while you still have it (an idea not completely without merit) I would avoid anything that might be unsafe -- even if damage should be covered by the warranty.

I too would like to know how they seal the headphone jack (and USB port and SIM slot). Somehow they do it.

 

[Taz777]

Make sure you use the original usb cable that came with your V30 for transfers.

So I tried the original cable AND file transfer USB mode on the V30 and I got a connection! However, I have to spend £28.99 to allow transfers from an Android phone. Oh well, one step closer.

 

[Dannemand]

So I tried the original cable AND file transfer USB mode on the V30 and I got a connection! However, I have to spend £28.99 to allow transfers from an Android phone. Oh well, one step closer.

That's some success as far as the connection goes. I guess it's true what that Wikipedia page said about the MTP protocol itself being supported by MacOS, but you need a 3rd party utility for a user interface to actually access an MTP device.

The other possibility (as suggested by others here) is to use apps on the V30 that allow sharing through network.

 

[Marmite]

To my mind, the IP68 waterproofing is only for the accidental splashing or dropping in water.

It's actually good for depths of 1.5 metres for 30 minutes.