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Hi,
I've been itching to talk about this problem for a long time, But was waiting for a solution to come up through windows updates. I was having this issue since i had Windows 8 64 bit. I would connect my Lumia using a USB cable and copying back and forth are fine, Moving too is OK, But cannot rename a single file or folder whatsoever. Another problem with Windows Explorer makes it hang every time i open a folder with executables (.exe). It just freezes till all the thumbnails are generated for the exe's and believe me, it takes some time. This issue too started with Windows 8.
I am using Windows for 6 years now. Started with WinXP Pro x86, Win7 x64, Win8 x64, and now Win8.1 x64.
And now is the first time i am in such a rage like this.
I Update my PC daily.
Attaching screenshots and system information.
Renaming files in SD Card
Renaming files in Phone Memory
Opening a folder with Executables. I would have to wait till all those blank icons turn to proper thumbnails.
I tried my friend's LG optimus phone. Same results. I went on the web and found these
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2138964
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2155438
Those i can understand... maybe a miscommunication between android and Windows. But Windows Phone and Windows? Are you kidding me?
They say these share 33% code or something... isn't that supposed to help them work along better?
I don't know, but i think they need to.
I mean, i can't even use a Wireless LAN network with my Windows Phone and Windows, but an android phone can,
I don't have remote desktop access from my Windows Phone to Windows, but android has,
I don't have home group functionality, no inherent way to sync files
(Yes i have the Windows Phone app, isn't much of a thing, every other manufacturer has an alternative. I am talking about core integration)
Thats another case. atleast i would like my Phone to run along with my PC.
PS: I previously joined in a conversation about facebook not syncing on my phone. Its been a few days and i still have nothing. The problem persists even after 2 weeks now. I use a Nokia Lumia 620.
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I don't have a complete solution but I've discovered a workaround. When renaming a file, rather than clicking outside of the text area after typing the new name, instead press enter to confirm and it doesn't lock up (in my case). Been having the same issue with my S3 previously and S5 currently ever since I've used MTP.
Actually I just wait for about 15-20 seconds like that the explorer will recover, and the following rename will be normal, no freeze, it just need to take your first 15-20 seconds waiting time. Previously I am on Win7 doesn't have such issue, but whatever. I do hate MTP mode, sometimes the file won't be displayed and sometimes the file copied is incomplete, if my device do have a memory card I will keep stick to Mass Storage, MTP is a very problematic mode.
>The protocol on Windows is broken.
I tend to agree. Really struggling with getting Windows 8.1 media player to synchronise to external SD card on my HTC One M8. It puts the first track in the right subfolder but then dumps the rest in the root of the music folder. Which means you end up with two albums in the media player - first album with one track and second album with the rest.
So I've resorted to copying folders manually except using File Explorer on the MTP connected folder is taxing. End up with lots of "New folder(1)", "New folder(2)" etc and can't rename using File Explorer. Have to rename using file manager on HTC.
Nightmare!
curiously this tip has helped me! I'll try for a few days and see if this is the solution. Thanks a lot!
I,m using Windows 8.1 pro
-EDIT-
The fix above didn't work. I realized that after the "no window response", something like 2 minutes, everything works normally. Editing and creating folders, etc. I spent days testing and finally got this conclusion: Wait for "no window response" and go ahead. ;)
