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How can I Fix my Samsung Galaxy S3 not connecting to my computer?
Turn your S3 off and disconnect it from the computer. Many users have reported that removing and reinserting the SIM card fixes USB connection problems. You will not lose any data doing this. Make sure that your phone is completely powered off by holding the Power button and selecting “Power Off.”.
Why is my computer not detecting my Note 3?
So, I plugged my phone but my computer seems not being able to detect it. Do you have a fix for this one, too? First Solution: This is the recommended way to make any Samsung device, in this case the Galaxy Note 3, get detected by the computer without a problem: download and install KIES.
Why does Samsung Galaxy S3 not charge with USB?
1. The phones stopped working with the USB cables supplied after an Android update was installed on both phones. 2. Used Galaxy S3 and S2 for two months no problem with Kies, then suddenly stopped recognising USB although it did charge both phones. Spoken to Orange for 2 x hours and Samsung for 1 x hour and problem still unresolved.
What to do when your Samsung phone won’t connect to your computer?
Make sure that the battery is inserted the same way it was when you took it out. Power on the phone and connect it to your computer. Wait until your phone has completely booted up before connecting, and make sure that the screen is not locked. Select “Media device (MTP)” from the notification panel.
Why does my computer not recognize my S3?
I cannot transfer or retrieve any files or data over USB. When I plug it in to my PC, it tells me USB device not recognized and the S3 does not appear anywhere for me to access it. I’ve tried different cables and PCs and they all seemed to exhibit the same issue. How can I get this working?
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:
What do I need to charge my Samsung Galaxy S3?
The cable you are using may only have enough pins to charge your S3, but not enough to transfer data. You’ll need a USB cable with five pins, which you can see when you look closely at the plug.
Is there a USB cable for the Galaxy S3 i9300?
It even charged my Galaxy S3 i9300. Perhaps, you could be using your wife’s usb cable on your phone. To avoid frustration and countless hours of testing, resetting and reinstalling I would recommend to everyone to first make sure you are using the usb cable that came with your phone instead of a generic one or one from a different model Galaxy S3.