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As a huge fan of Samsung devices I realize that the biggest problem for Samsung uses is that their Samsung devices cannot connect to PC or laptop. Or in another word, computer or laptop cannot detect Samsung devices, just like the above complain came from a Samsung Galaxy user. You'll find 4 solutions on how to get your Samsung devices connect to PC or laptop.
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What to Do When Computer Cannot Recognize Samsung Devices
The 4 solutions below will fix the problem and help you connect Samsung Galaxy to PC. Try one of them.
Solution 1. Connect Samsung Phone/Tablet to Computer via Wi-Fi
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Solution 2. Turn on USB Storage
- 1. Unplug everything. Reboot Samsung devices first and make sure all apps are closed (optional).
- 2. Go to your phone's Menu and select Setting -> Wireless and network -> USB Settings and press Connect storage to PC.
- 3. Then plug in the cable to the phone & computer and you will see Android logo saying USB connected. Then your computer will detect the device.
Keep in mind these steps which you could use every time you mount your USB driver.
Solution 3. Connect Samsung Devices to PC Using Kies
Kies is a freeware software application used to communicate between Windows or Macintosh operating systems, and more recently manufactured Samsung mobile phone and tablet computer devices, usually using a USB cable connection. Wireless LAN Kies connectivity is now possible using some devices. Kies is similar to Apples iTunes software.
- 1. Install Kies to your computer or laptop.
- 2. Select Menu and choose Settings -> Wireless and Network -> USB Settings.
- 3. Click Samsung Kies to enable it.
- 4. Connect your PC or laptop to your Samsung device with the USB cable.
Kies will automatically detect your device and you are basically connected!
Solution 4. For Those Using ICS Version
- 1. Reboot Samsung devices first and make sure all apps are closed (optional).
- 2. Go to your Samsung devices' Menu and select Settings-> Device -> Storage.
- 3. On the top right of the screen, tap the 3 single squares icon. A screen will pop up stating USB computer connection and you should top on that.
After these steps you'll be lead to two options: connected as media device (MTP) and connect as camera (PTP). If you want to connect to your computer, select connect as media device (MTP).
Hopefully you'll be able to solve this problem with methods provided in this article. And get your Samsung Galaxy S5, Samsung Galaxy S4, Samsung Galaxy S3, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Samsung Galaxy Note, Samsung Ace or more Samsung phones and tablets connected to PC with ease.