WebHelp:Sync MediaMonkey with an Android device/5.0 - Revision history

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	{{WebHelpHeader\|Android Devices}}		{{WebHelpHeader\|Sync Android Devices}}

	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==

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	[[Main Page\|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Content}}\|MediaMonkey 5 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Sharing Content and Data from your Library}}\|Sharing Content and Data from your Library]] > Android Devices		[[Main Page\|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Content}}\|MediaMonkey 5 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Sharing Content and Data from your Library}}\|Sharing Content and Data from your Library]] > Sync Android Devices

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	MediaMonkey can [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Exporting_Tracks}}\|Sync]] directly to SD cards, which you can then insert in a compatible device.		MediaMonkey can [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Exporting_Tracks}}\|Sync]] directly to SD cards, which you can then insert in a compatible device.
	* When using [[~~MediaMonkey for Android~~\|MediaMonkey for Android]] Sync to the SD Card in your Android device is preferred. If you Sync directly to an SD card make sure you run a wifi/USB Sync afterwards to have MediaMonkey for Windows update [[~~MediaMonkey for Android~~\|MediaMonkey for Android]] directly with any missing metadata/Play History. Tag changes/Play History can't be Synced back from SD card to MediaMonkey for Windows on direct Sync to SD card.		* When using [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0\|MediaMonkey for Android]] Sync to the SD Card in your Android device is preferred. If you Sync directly to an SD card make sure you run a wifi/USB Sync afterwards to have MediaMonkey for Windows update [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0\|MediaMonkey for Android]] directly with any missing metadata/Play History. Tag changes/Play History can't be Synced back from SD card to MediaMonkey for Windows on direct Sync to SD card.
	* Playlists may not work if the Paths on them are not configured correctly.		* Playlists may not work if the Paths on them are not configured correctly.

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	* [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Exporting_Tracks}}\|Help: Syncing Files to Portable Devices]]		* [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Exporting_Tracks}}\|Help: Syncing Files to Portable Devices]]
	* [[~~MediaMonkey for Android~~\|Help: MediaMonkey for Android Help]]		* [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0\|Help: MediaMonkey for Android Help]]
	* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-device-sync/usb-sync-fails/ Knowledge Base: USB Sync with Android / MP3 Players fails]		* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-device-sync/usb-sync-fails/ Knowledge Base: USB Sync with Android / MP3 Players fails]
	* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mma-device-sync/wi-fi-sync-doesnt-work-at-all/ Knowledge Base: Wi-Fi Sync doesn’t work]		* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mma-device-sync/wi-fi-sync-doesnt-work-at-all/ Knowledge Base: Wi-Fi Sync doesn’t work]

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	MediaMonkey can [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Exporting_Tracks}}\|Sync]] your music, videos and playlists to your Android device. Sync includes basic metadata like Title, Artist, Album and Genre, but also Rating, Lyrics and an Artwork image associated with the Album. MediaMonkey will also sync certain tag changes and Play Counts back to MediaMonkey with [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Exporting_Tracks}}#Auto-Sync\|Auto-Sync]] when using [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0\|MediaMonkey for Android]] to play and edit Media Files on your device.		MediaMonkey can [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Exporting_Tracks}}\|Sync]] your music, videos and playlists to your Android device. Sync includes basic metadata like Title, Artist, Album and Genre, but also Rating, Lyrics and an Artwork image associated with the Album. MediaMonkey will also sync certain tag changes and Play Counts back to MediaMonkey with [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Exporting_Tracks}}#Auto-Sync\|Auto-Sync]] when using [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0\|MediaMonkey for Android]] to play and edit Media Files on your device.
	* Tags synced from [[~~MediaMonkey for Android~~\|MediaMonkey for Android]] to MediaMonkey: ''Play Count, Skip Count, Last Time Played, Bookmark, Title, Album, Artist, Album Artist, Composer, Genre, Lyrics, Track#, Year/Date, Type, Rating''		* Tags synced from [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0\|MediaMonkey for Android]] to MediaMonkey: ''Play Count, Skip Count, Last Time Played, Bookmark, Title, Album, Artist, Album Artist, Composer, Genre, Lyrics, Track#, Year/Date, Type, Rating''

Lowlander at 16:32, 1 May 2023

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	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==

	MediaMonkey can [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Exporting_Tracks}}\|Sync]] your music, videos and playlists to your Android device. Sync includes basic metadata like Title, Artist, Album and Genre, but also Rating, Lyrics and an Artwork image associated with the Album. MediaMonkey will also sync certain tag changes and Play Counts back to MediaMonkey with [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Exporting_Tracks}}#Auto-Sync\|Auto-Sync]] when using [[~~MediaMonkey for Android~~\|MediaMonkey for Android]] to play and edit Media Files on your device.		MediaMonkey can [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Exporting_Tracks}}\|Sync]] your music, videos and playlists to your Android device. Sync includes basic metadata like Title, Artist, Album and Genre, but also Rating, Lyrics and an Artwork image associated with the Album. MediaMonkey will also sync certain tag changes and Play Counts back to MediaMonkey with [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Exporting_Tracks}}#Auto-Sync\|Auto-Sync]] when using [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0\|MediaMonkey for Android]] to play and edit Media Files on your device.
	* Tags synced from [[MediaMonkey for Android\|MediaMonkey for Android]] to MediaMonkey: ''Play Count, Skip Count, Last Time Played, Bookmark, Title, Album, Artist, Album Artist, Composer, Genre, Lyrics, Track#, Year/Date, Type, Rating''		* Tags synced from [[MediaMonkey for Android\|MediaMonkey for Android]] to MediaMonkey: ''Play Count, Skip Count, Last Time Played, Bookmark, Title, Album, Artist, Album Artist, Composer, Genre, Lyrics, Track#, Year/Date, Type, Rating''

Lowlander at 16:31, 1 May 2023

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	== Configure your Device ==		== Configure your Device ==

	If you're planning to use [[~~MediaMonkey for Android~~\|MediaMonkey for Android]] on your device you should install it first.		If you're planning to use [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0\|MediaMonkey for Android]] on your device you should install it first.

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	=== USB Sync ===		=== USB Sync ===

	USB Sync works like [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Exporting_Tracks}}\|Sync]] for any other device MediaMonkey can [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Exporting_Tracks}}\|Sync]] to. USB Sync is run from MediaMonkey for Windows ''(can't be initiated from [[~~Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device~~\|MediaMonkey for Android]])'' and is faster than Wifi Sync.		USB Sync works like [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Exporting_Tracks}}\|Sync]] for any other device MediaMonkey can [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Exporting_Tracks}}\|Sync]] to. USB Sync is run from MediaMonkey for Windows ''(can't be initiated from [[MMA_Sync_with_MediaMonkey_for_Windows/2.0\|MediaMonkey for Android]])'' and is faster than Wifi Sync.
	* The USB connection type needs to be set to MTP on your Android device. This is the default setting for most devices.		* The USB connection type needs to be set to MTP on your Android device. This is the default setting for most devices.
	* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-device-sync/usb-sync-fails/ MTP Drivers] in Windows for Android devices can be buggy causing a media transfer process appears to be frozen error message in MediaMonkey. Often when clicking '''OK''' on the error will have Sync continue. [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-device-sync/usb-sync-fails/ Updating MTP drivers] can help. If USB Sync continues to fail you can try to use Wifi Sync instead.		* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-device-sync/usb-sync-fails/ MTP Drivers] in Windows for Android devices can be buggy causing a media transfer process appears to be frozen error message in MediaMonkey. Often when clicking '''OK''' on the error will have Sync continue. [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-device-sync/usb-sync-fails/ Updating MTP drivers] can help. If USB Sync continues to fail you can try to use Wifi Sync instead.

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	=== Wifi Sync ===		=== Wifi Sync ===

	Wifi Sync is run from [[~~Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device~~\|MediaMonkey for Android]] ''(can't be initiated from MediaMonkey for Windows)'' and requires a [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}\|Media Server]] to be enabled in MediaMonkey for Windows. [[~~Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device~~\|Wifi Sync]] is slower than USB Sync.		Wifi Sync is run from [[MMA_Sync_with_MediaMonkey_for_Windows/2.0\|MediaMonkey for Android]] ''(can't be initiated from MediaMonkey for Windows)'' and requires a [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}\|Media Server]] to be enabled in MediaMonkey for Windows. [[MMA_Sync_with_MediaMonkey_for_Windows/2.0\|Wifi Sync]] is slower than USB Sync.
	* [[~~Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device~~\|Wifi Sync]] from [[Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device\|MediaMonkey for Android]] uses the same [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Exporting_Tracks}}\|Device Profile]] as MediaMonkey for Windows uses. It may be easier to [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Exporting_Tracks}}#Auto-Sync\|setup the Device Profile(s)]] in MediaMonkey first before starting a [[~~Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device~~\|Wifi Sync]].		* [[MMA_Sync_with_MediaMonkey_for_Windows/2.0\|Wifi Sync]] from [[Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device\|MediaMonkey for Android]] uses the same [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Exporting_Tracks}}\|Device Profile]] as MediaMonkey for Windows uses. It may be easier to [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Exporting_Tracks}}#Auto-Sync\|setup the Device Profile(s)]] in MediaMonkey first before starting a [[MMA_Sync_with_MediaMonkey_for_Windows/2.0\|Wifi Sync]].
	* Wifi Sync requires the [~~Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device~~\|MediaMonkey for Android]] device to be on the same network as your MediaMonkey [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}\|Media Server]].		* Wifi Sync requires the [[MMA_Sync_with_MediaMonkey_for_Windows/2.0\|MediaMonkey for Android]] device to be on the same network as your MediaMonkey [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}\|Media Server]].

	=== USB Sync ===		=== USB Sync ===

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	Wifi Sync is run from [[Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device\|MediaMonkey for Android]] ''(can't be initiated from MediaMonkey for Windows)'' and requires a [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}\|Media Server]] to be enabled in MediaMonkey for Windows. [[Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device\|Wifi Sync]] is slower than USB Sync.		Wifi Sync is run from [[Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device\|MediaMonkey for Android]] ''(can't be initiated from MediaMonkey for Windows)'' and requires a [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}\|Media Server]] to be enabled in MediaMonkey for Windows. [[Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device\|Wifi Sync]] is slower than USB Sync.
	* [[Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device\|Wifi Sync]] from [[Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device\|MediaMonkey for Android]] uses the same [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Exporting_Tracks}}\|Device Profile]] as MediaMonkey for Windows uses. It may be easier to [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Exporting_Tracks}}#Auto-Sync\|setup the Device Profile(s)]] in MediaMonkey first before starting a [[Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device\|Wifi Sync]].		* [[Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device\|Wifi Sync]] from [[Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device\|MediaMonkey for Android]] uses the same [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Exporting_Tracks}}\|Device Profile]] as MediaMonkey for Windows uses. It may be easier to [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Exporting_Tracks}}#Auto-Sync\|setup the Device Profile(s)]] in MediaMonkey first before starting a [[Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device\|Wifi Sync]].
			* Wifi Sync requires the [Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device\|MediaMonkey for Android]] device to be on the same network as your MediaMonkey [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}\|Media Server]].

	=== USB Sync ===		=== USB Sync ===

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	How to setup and run [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Exporting_Tracks}}\|Sync]] in MediaMonkey for Windows is explained here: [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Exporting_Tracks}}\|Syncing Files to Portable Devices]]. For Android devices there are various methods to [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Exporting_Tracks}}\|Sync]] your media files:		How to setup and run [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Exporting_Tracks}}\|Sync]] in MediaMonkey for Windows is explained here: [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Exporting_Tracks}}\|Syncing Files to Portable Devices]]. For Android devices there are various methods to [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Exporting_Tracks}}\|Sync]] your media files:

			=== Wifi Sync ===

			Wifi Sync is run from [[Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device\|MediaMonkey for Android]] ''(can't be initiated from MediaMonkey for Windows)'' and requires a [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}\|Media Server]] to be enabled in MediaMonkey for Windows. [[Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device\|Wifi Sync]] is slower than USB Sync.
			* [[Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device\|Wifi Sync]] from [[Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device\|MediaMonkey for Android]] uses the same [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Exporting_Tracks}}\|Device Profile]] as MediaMonkey for Windows uses. It may be easier to [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Exporting_Tracks}}#Auto-Sync\|setup the Device Profile(s)]] in MediaMonkey first before starting a [[Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device\|Wifi Sync]].

	=== USB Sync ===		=== USB Sync ===
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	* The USB connection type needs to be set to MTP on your Android device. This is the default setting for most devices.		* The USB connection type needs to be set to MTP on your Android device. This is the default setting for most devices.
	* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-device-sync/usb-sync-fails/ MTP Drivers] in Windows for Android devices can be buggy causing a media transfer process appears to be frozen error message in MediaMonkey. Often when clicking '''OK''' on the error will have Sync continue. [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-device-sync/usb-sync-fails/ Updating MTP drivers] can help. If USB Sync continues to fail you can try to use Wifi Sync instead.		* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-device-sync/usb-sync-fails/ MTP Drivers] in Windows for Android devices can be buggy causing a media transfer process appears to be frozen error message in MediaMonkey. Often when clicking '''OK''' on the error will have Sync continue. [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-device-sync/usb-sync-fails/ Updating MTP drivers] can help. If USB Sync continues to fail you can try to use Wifi Sync instead.

	~~=== Wifi Sync ===~~

	Wifi Sync is run from [[Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device\|MediaMonkey for Android]] ''(can't be initiated from MediaMonkey for Windows)'' and requires a [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}\|Media Server]] to be enabled in MediaMonkey for Windows. [[Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device\|Wifi Sync]] is slower than USB Sync.
	* [[Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device\|Wifi Sync]] from [[Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device\|MediaMonkey for Android]] uses the same [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Exporting_Tracks}}\|Device Profile]] as MediaMonkey for Windows uses. It may be easier to [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Exporting_Tracks}}#Auto-Sync\|setup the Device Profile(s)]] in MediaMonkey first before starting a [[Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device\|Wifi Sync]].

	=== Direct Sync to SD Card ===		=== Direct Sync to SD Card ===