OTG (On The Go) cable and its connectivity issue. On the new phone, tap Receive data, select the type of device you're transferring from (i.e. Step 2: Choose "Software information" and tap "Build number" about seven times until you see a message saying "Developer mode has been enabled". Before you can make your phone default to file transfer mode, you'll need to enable the hidden developer options in your system settings. Please Note: In order to successfully transfer content from your Galaxy device to your USB stick, you will need to connect the two devices via an OTG adapter which usually is included in the box of your Galaxy, alternatively you can purchase from your nearest Samsung Store or local retailer. Enter the password shown on your new Galaxy phone. Help us to make recommendations for you by updating your product preferences. Here's how you can enable or disable USB transfers on your Android device. Step 2. Because their operating systems are identical, you can activate it with this post as well. If so, try connecting a USB mouse via an appropriate OTG (On The Go) cable and use it to navigate through the phone to enable the settings so that you can transfer the data. MTP stands for Media Transfer Protocol. From there, select the 'Connections' section and turn on the switch for USB. Most cables will require you to use a USB-OTG adapter. 2023 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Samsung, Samsung Galaxy and Family Hub are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Note: If you use Smart Switch via a USB OTG connection, make sure your devices are at least 20% charged to ensure a safe data transfer. Next, toggle on the "USB debugging" icon, and choose the "OK" option on the popup. If needed, hit the links above to find out how it can be done using your Samsung phone. As you take more photos on your phone, the Your Phone app will remove older photo previews from your PC. For text files, the size will be limited to 128KB or less, and images will be resized to 1MB or less. On my unlocked Galaxy S10 with One UI 2.1, it works great, but I don't have an S9+ on hand to test, unfortunately. This meant once the USB connection was made, your internal storage would pop up on the computer and you could go about your business. Connect phone and computer. Tap this several times, and you'll eventually see a notification letting you know . Connect the phones with the old phone's USB cable. Support is also available on your mobile device through the Samsung Members App. Instead of sifting through your email or cloud storage app, use Link to Windows to quickly send files from your Galaxy phone to your Windows 10 PC. When you're done, leave the settings and try to establish a connection with the PC once again. In this setting, the computer is misled into thinking that the phone is a digital camera. Step 4. Return to the Settings page, and hit the "Developer options". Click the "About device" > "Software info" option, and tap the "Build number" option 7 times. On your new phone,tapReceive data, tap Galaxy/Android, and then tap Wireless. Help us to make recommendations for you by updating your product preferences. Support is also available on your mobile device through the Samsung Members App. The first step is to ensure the OS version of your Android device. Consult user manual for more complete information. He has contributed articles to numerous high-tech magazines and written more than 90 books about personal computing technology, many of them accurate.
He combines his love of writing with his interest in technology to create books that are informative and entertaining, but not boring. 1. Tap Bring data from old device again. Download and install the free trail FoneCope Android Data Extraction on computer. Email as a contact option was discontinued as of April 3rd, 2019. Note: You can view the other sections in this article to learn about wireless transfers. You can purchase aUSB cable and external storage device (microSD or USB flash drive) on our website. This site uses cookies. ","hasArticle":false,"_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/authors/9003"}}],"_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/books/292609"}},"collections":[],"articleAds":{"footerAd":"