Enable MTP using ADB

Question

How do I enable MTP mode on an Android phone, solely using ADB on the command line? The screen cannot be used and I need to access files. I have USB debugging enabled, though.

adb shell svc usb setFunction mtp

does not work.

Does your Android device have a custom recovery such as TWRP? — Bo Lawson, Mar 03 '19 at 03:57

score 14 · Answer 1 · answered May 19 '19 at 23:30

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you lacked the "s" in "setFunctions".

 "adb shell svc usb setFunctions mtp" worked for me in Android 9 (lineage OS).

answered May 19 '19 at 23:30

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In my case I had to use "setFunction". Android 7.1.2 (LineageOS for microG 14.1) – tuxayo Oct 31 '19 at 20:13

score 6 · Answer 2 · edited Sep 02 '22 at 13:55

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On android 9.0:

adb shell svc usb setFunctions mtp true

The final parameter "true" on the end is optional but false by default as stated in the adb output:

Sets the functions which, if the device was charging, become current onscreen unlock. If function is blank, turn off this feature.

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answered Nov 04 '19 at 11:01

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This worked after I connected with TCPIP and accept the authorization dialogue on my phone. ``` adb connect 192.168.1.53:5555 ``` – Paul Pham Jul 13 '20 at 22:48
I had the same issue on the athene running lineageOS 15.1 unofficial. – enigmaticPhysicist Jun 13 '21 at 20:11

Enable MTP using ADB

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