Linux · Audio, Video & Music
gMTP
A simple multimedia manager for MTP-based Digital Audio Players
by Roman Yepishev
Official site: flathub.org
About gMTP
An interface to Digital Audio Players implementing Media Transfer Protocol
with a focus on MTP features such as full metadata support, albums,
and playlists.
This is especially useful for MP3 players that rely on the host computer
to provide metadata for the device to display the information, such as
artist or the track name.
Note that while Android devices use MTP, they do not use the metadata
functionality. The packages bundled with the operating system are
sufficient for browsing the files on Android.
Known issues:
1. UI still hangs during some MTP operations; the system will show a
warning dialog about application not responding, but the app is working.
2. Please unmount your MTP device before using this app, otherwise gMTP
will be unable to connect.
You can also disable GNOME automount with the following commands:
gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.media-handling automount false
gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.media-handling automount-open false
3. You will need to restart the app if you unplug and plug device
while it is running due to device caching in the underlying libusb
library.
How to install gMTP
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub app.gmtp.gMTP
- Open gMTP once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is gMTP free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where gMTP is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install gMTP from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub app.gmtp.gMTP. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is gMTP safe?
gMTP downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
