It happens various times that you need to transfer files from your Android device not connecting to your PC or from your PC to your Android device. Most of the time this process works smoothly but sometimes you may face some errors.
Android device not connecting to PC this problem is very common and there can be multiple things that can cause this issue. There may be some settings turned off in your Android device, your cable may not be working properly, there can be a fault in the USB port, and there are lots of other problems that can cause this issue.
In this article, we will discuss all the common problems and you will be able to resolve the issue after reading the article. So read it till the end.
Set your Android device to File transfer mode/MTP (Media Transfer Protocol)
As soon as you connect your device with your PC, it asks to set a mode. Generally, two modes are offered, one is for charging, and the other is for transferring files. If you do not select the second option, your Android device’s storage will never show up on your computer screen.
Check the cable
There may be two possibilities with the cable. Either it is damaged or it is not made for transferring files. All USB cables look the same but some are not made for transferring files, some are only made for charging purposes. In either of the two possibilities, you should try using another cable.
Check the USB port
Make sure that the USB port is working fine, it can happen that your USB port may have got corrupted previously. To check it, you can plug any other device into the same USB port or try to connect your Android device to any other USB port present on the PC.
Try restarting your PC and Android device
It might not feel like a very good idea, but a restart can really remove various glitches that these electronic devices have. Try restarting both of the devices and then try to connect them.
Turn on the debugging mode
Although the debugging mode is used for other purposes, it may be the reason why you are unable to connect your device with your PC. You can turn on debugging mode in the Android device through settings.
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