Why is my Samsung phone USB not connecting to the computer?

Check Your Phone’s USB Cable If your Samsung phone won’t connect to PC, the first step is to check the USB cable that you are using to connect it to your computer. Check that the cable is fast enough for your computer and/or is a data cable. Newer computers may need a USB 3.1 speed data cable to connect correctly.

Why won’t my computer recognize my phone USB?

Check USB Connection Settings If you don’t have your Android device set as a media device (MTP) your computer is not going to recognize it. You can change this setting on many Android devices by going to your device’s “Settings” > “Developer options” > scroll down to “USB configuration” and tap on it.

Where is USB settings on Samsung?

Open the Settings app. Choose Storage. Touch the Action Overflow icon and choose the USB Computer Connection command. Choose either Media Device (MTP) or Camera (PTP).

How do I enable USB ports on my Galaxy S3?

Check your USB settings in the S3 notification panel.

1. Swipe down from the top of the screen while your S3 is connected to your computer.
2. Tap “Connected as” and select “Media device (MTP).” Your device should get recognized in Windows.

How do I enable USB on my Android phone?

On the device, go to Settings > About . Tap the Build number seven times to make Settings > Developer options available. Then enable the USB Debugging option.

Why is my Samsung Galaxy S3 not connecting to my computer?

Make sure your screen is unlocked. Your S3 may not be able to connect to your computer if your screen is locked. Unlock your screen after connecting it to your computer. Try a new USB cable and a different USB port.

How can I charge my Samsung S3 through USB?

3. unplug the USB cable from the S3 mains charger….the one with the two shiny ends. 4. open Kies and use this USB cable. The two phones suddenly connected no problem. 5. Speaking to an IT engineer, he said that this cable seems to have a voltage limiter unlike normal universal USB cables which seems very odd. 6.

What can I use to connect my Samsung tab’s to my computer?

Try another USB cable to connect the Samsung Galaxy Tab S to the PC. Some USB cables will not work properly, which is why you should make this test absolutely. Best to use is the original Samsung USB cable that was included from stock.

What kind of Port do I need for my Samsung S3?

Some users have reported problems connecting the S3 to a USB 3.0 port. Try connecting it to a USB 2.0 port if the S3 isn’t showing up. Check your USB settings in the S3 notification panel. Your S3 needs to be connected as a “media device,” which you can set in the notification panel: