How do I get my computer tosee my phone?

Hi Barbara.
It looks that Ubuntu isn't mounting your phone, I had a similar problem with an Flash USB.
You could mount it using an app from Ubuntu Software Centre, Mountmanager and while open plug your phone, if its still not working select the device in mountmanager and right-click on the device, set auto-mounting and then in the app, Partition Apply.
P.D. Be carefull with not touching other devices.

Thank you.
I can't find Mountmanager. I have looked everywhere on the add softwear
for it but no luck so far. Where did you get it from?

Barbara

 Your question #134635 on Ubuntu changed:
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> Status: Open => Answered
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> Jose M proposed the following answer:
> Hi Barbara.
> It looks that Ubuntu isn't mounting your phone, I had a similar problem
> with an Flash USB.
> You could mount it using an app from Ubuntu Software Centre, Mountmanager
> and while open plug your phone, if its still not working select the device
> in mountmanager and right-click on the device, set auto-mounting and then
> in the app, Partition Apply.
> P.D. Be carefull with not touching other devices.
>
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Ok, maybe that application isn't in the default repositories, look if you have enabled all repositories in System ->Administration -> Synaptic -> Configuration -> Repositories, and then you mark all first four checkboxes. Close. Refresh in Synaptic, and now you can search "mountmanager" and install it.

Good luck.

Hi
I did that but still can't find the mountmanager. I don't think that is
the problem though as the phone battery charge icon is working when it's
plugged in to the computer. I just don't see the phone on the screen
either on the desk top or in the computer. I think that would mean that it
was mounted.

Barbara

 Your question #134635 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/134635
>
> Status: Open => Answered
>
> Jose M proposed the following answer:
> Ok, maybe that application isn't in the default repositories, look if
> you have enabled all repositories in System ->Administration -> Synaptic
> -> Configuration -> Repositories, and then you mark all first four
> checkboxes. Close. Refresh in Synaptic, and now you can search
> "mountmanager" and install it.
>
> Good luck.
>
> --
> If this answers your question, please go to the following page to let us
> know that it is solved:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/134635/+confirm?answer_id=2
>
> If you still need help, you can reply to this email or go to the
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Hi

Thanks for your help so far.

I have been looking online for support from LG. I tried to download the
support guide for my phone but the download failed as it was for windows
only. I think you must need to have this on your computer to be able to
see photos and transfer music. I was able to use my last LG phone with
this computer but now it seems it needs to have windows unless there is
an Ubuntu app for it but I can't see any for phones.

barbara

 Your question #134635 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/134635
>
> Status: Open => Answered
>
> Jose M proposed the following answer:
> Ok, maybe that application isn't in the default repositories, look if
> you have enabled all repositories in System ->Administration -> Synaptic
> -> Configuration -> Repositories, and then you mark all first four
> checkboxes. Close. Refresh in Synaptic, and now you can search
> "mountmanager" and install it.
>
> Good luck.
>
> --
> If this answers your question, please go to the following page to let us
> know that it is solved:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/134635/+confirm?answer_id=2
>
> If you still need help, you can reply to this email or go to the
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1) What is the operating system of phone (Nokia, Android, ...) ?
2) Could you open a terminal, unplug phone, and type command
   lsusb
then plug phone, wait 30 seconds, and type again
   lsusb
If phone is detected, you should see a new line. Could you post it ?
3) Do you see phone in Upper Bar->Places ?
4) What's the exact model of phone ?