Basic Fixes
- Ensure your phone is unlocked: Keep this in mind while connecting to PC.
- Check the USB cable and desktop port: If there is wear and tear on either side of the the USB cable, try another cable to connect your Android phone to Windows PC.
- Update Windows 11 software version and Android OS version: Install the latest version to check if the problem is solved.
Fix 1: Enable File Transfer via USB
When you connect your Android phone to a PC, it often goes into charging mode. Meaning, the phone will charge itself from the Windows PC and won’t do anything else. You need to make changes from the notification center to transfer data.
Pull down the notification center from the top and then check the notification from the Android system. Tap on it, and it will offer an option to change from Charge only to Transfer data.
Fix 2: Try Enabling USB Debugging in Developer Options
USB debugging is the bridge between the computer and your Android smartphone. Once it’s enabled, it lets you access your phone which in turn can receive commands and files from the PC. So we suggest enabling the same on your Android phone.
Open Settings > System > Software Infomation > Tap 6-7 times on Build Number > Go back and then select Developer Options > Enable USB Debugging.
Fix 3: Update USB Drivers
Windows comes with default Universal Serial Bus controllers (USB) drivers built-in. If these drivers are corrupted or out of date, it may create problems with the Android phone connection on the PC. You need to update the USB drivers from the Device Manager menu. Here’s how.
Step 1: Open Device Manager on your PC.
Step 2: Scroll down to the Universal Serial Bus controllers menu. Expand it.
Step 3: Select the relevant USB port that’s giving you trouble.
Step 4: Right-click on it and then use Update driver from the context menu.
Windows OS will find and install relevant USB drivers from the internet for you. Restart the PC and try connecting the Android phone to the PC again.
Fix 4: Upload to Cloud Storage
If you have Google Drive or OneDrive storage remaining on your account, you can use it to upload your files from your Android phone. Then, download them on your PC using the web browser.
Tip: Check out our recommendations for the best Windows Hello fingerprint readers for your PC.
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Last updated on 11 July, 2024
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