Can't see my Nexus 4 on Ubuntu 12.10

Question

I have just received my Nexus 4 and I want to plug it in to root it/copy files onto it but somehow I can't see it while I use

$sudo fastboot devices

I am using this version of fastboot on my ubuntu laptop

android-tools-fastboot 4.1.1+git20120801-1

EDIT

While the issue of rooting the device was solved (simply fastboot only sees devices while they are in bootloader) I still cannot see the device while I plug it in the system.

Answer 1

You can update your gvfs file to enable your computer to see Nexus 4 files. Use the ppa

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:langdalepl/gvfs-mtp sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade

After you update, reboot your computer. When you connect the Nexus 4 to the PC, make sure its unlocked. This should help you. :)

If you are trying to use adb and cannot see your device, change the ownership of your ~/.android folder to the current user .

sudo chown -R $USER:$GROUP ~/.android

For more details see here

Answer 2

The Nexus 4 does not have a mass storage mode. I recommend using AirDroid instead, as it will allow you to upload/download/manage files on your Nexus device remotely.

Answer 3

The problem was that I have had "fast USB charge" option checked in kernel that I have installed http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2002782

After unchecking that I can see folders on my Nexus 4.