Howto connect an MTP Media Player in Ubuntu

Tested using a Samsung YP-S5.

Install packages:

sudo apt-get install mtpfs mtp-utils

1. Run RythymBox and tick Edit→Plugins→Portable Players - MTP
2. Click Close

Connect your device via USB and open a terminal:

dmesg

Check to see an output similar to:

[ 3962.140179] usb 4-1: new high speed USB device using ehci_hcd and address 3
[ 3962.292763] usb 4-1: configuration #1 chosen from 1 choice
[ 4149.080225] usb 4-1: USB disconnect, address 3
[ 4171.172079] usb 4-1: new high speed USB device using ehci_hcd and address 4
[ 4171.359378] usb 4-1: configuration #1 chosen from 1 choice

Now when you run RythymBox you should have your device listed in the left hand panel!