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MTP

Media Transfer Protocol, used to move files between a device and a computer over USB.

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) lets a computer browse and copy files on a connected device without mounting it as a drive.

See USB storage mode.

Where MTP Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MTP?

Media Transfer Protocol, used to move files between a device and a computer over USB.

What terms are related to MTP?

Related Storage terms include file system, USB storage mode.

Related Technical Terms

file system
The structure an operating system uses to organise and access data on a drive. Storage
USB storage mode
A mode that exposes a device's storage to a computer as a mass-storage drive. Storage
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