Can't connect Motorola KRZR phone via USB

Hello all -- I tried connecting my Motorola KRZR to my iMac via USB (to transfer music, pictures, etc.) but the device didn't show up on my desktop. Any ideas?

Thanks --
Christine

iMac G5, Mac OS X (10.3.x)

Posted on Jun 18, 2008 6:20 PM

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Aug 15, 2008 5:21 AM in response to Ultima Thule

Hi Ultima,
I discovered a way to access the 'files' on my Motorola Razr V3x via USB cable on my Mac G5. I am hoping it would work with other Motorolas & other Macs because there seems to be a lot of questions out there regarding Motorolas & Macs and accessing, transferring etc. because it obviously isn't as strait forward as most things are with Macs.

Anyway - TRY THIS - connect your Motorola to your Mac via USB, stay with the Motorola, go into your menu & to "Connection" then "USB Settings" change your Default Connection to Memory Card. Back or clear out & turn off your Motorola. Then turn on your Motorola (ensure it is still connected via USB to your Mac). You should get an Icon on your desktop named "RAZR" or perhaps something else related to the name of your Motorola. You can now access all the files & stuff on your Motorola as though it's a USB stick (or something similar).

OK, so, IF NOT - you may have to open Macintosh HD or something else in Finder & you might see another icon there relating to your mobile.
OR I guess another thing you could try is changing your Default Connection to Data connection & following the same steps - this is not the way it worked for me but I guess you never know when it comes to electronic devices.

Well, I hope this helps someone out there & I'm sorry it's taken so long to find an answer - there probably aren't many out there with what many would consider to now be an "old" phone.
Good Luck!

Sep 17, 2008 10:25 AM in response to Sweet.Pea

Hi SweetPea -- I'm only now seeing your reply (didn't get e-mail notification for some reason). Thanks so much for the suggestions -- I tried them all -- unfortunately, they didn't work for me. But hopefully they will for someone else!

My KRZR is actually a pretty new model -- I just bought it a few months ago.

Kappy pointed out my OS may be the problem -- I did try it on a computer with 10.4, but still no joy.

It's 2008, Motorola -- get with it! Pretty-please?? 😉

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