Yes, killing Explorer.exe seems to be another workaround for the MTP freeze issue, although really not very comfortable, I believe.
My workaround used to be to let the phone plugged in for minute and then run the sync.
Unfortunatelly the freeze is on MTP layer (most probably on Android side) and I have never found a workaround that 100% works and I 've spent vere much time on it.
The fix is on Android side, e.g. I found that the freeze often happens once MMA or MMW deletes a file on the device and the device is connected just for few seconds.
I am also able to simulate the freeze without involving MMA/MMW at all.
My test case is:
- Connect the phone over USB
- Run Total Commander for Android and delete a file
- Try to browse the phone using Windows Explorer
=> freeze
So as we can see we are not the only one struggling with this, hopefully it will go better with Lillipop (I haven't tested yet).
Initial scanning very slow on Android
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