Why won't my computer recognize my galaxy s7 when connected via USB?
Pugoman
Newbie

Any suggestions?  I'm trying to download some photos from my s7 to my computer,

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Re: my computer won't recognize my galaxy s7 when connected via USB
rck4x4
Enthusiast - Level 1

go into your settings.

click about phone-

click the build number 5 times- this will turn on the developer options.

go back into your settings click develper options (should be green)

turn usb debuggin on.

go to usb configuration- change it from charging to mtp meda trasnfer protocal. I will take about 5 munuets to install the drivers and you will be able to access your s7 edge with your computer.

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Re: my computer won't recognize my galaxy s7 when connected via USB
Ann154
Community Leader
Community Leader

What version of Windows or Mac is the computer running?

I'm most definitely NOT a VZW employee. If a post answered your question, please mark it as the answer.

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Re: my computer won't recognize my galaxy s7 when connected via USB
DanceMom813
Enthusiast - Level 2

I just tried to connect my s7 edge to my computer to upload pictures as well and it also didn't recognize it...

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Re: my computer won't recognize my galaxy s7 when connected via USB
Pugoman
Newbie

Windows 10.

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Re: my computer won't recognize my galaxy s7 when connected via USB
Salisbury
Specialist - Level 2

     Pugoman, is the phone showing up in Computer Management > Device Manager - under Portable Devices?

If not from within Device Manager go to Universal Serial Bus Controllers and locate USB Mass Storage Device right click on it and go to Properties and try to update the driver, using search automatically for updated driver software. You must have an internet connection to do so.

  If the phone is still not recognized the USB cable itself has to be considered. Is it the cable that came with the new phone?

Re: my computer won't recognize my galaxy s7 when connected via USB
vzw_customer_support
Customer Service Rep

@Pugoman the suggestion from PMccarthy should help with this issue. If is doesn't wecan keep working at this. Have you tried on a different computer? Does anything pop up on the phone when you connect?
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Re: my computer won't recognize my galaxy s7 when connected via USB
Rgordon001
Enthusiast - Level 2

I am having the same issue. I was trying to work with Verizon to trouble shoot wifi issues and needed to do samsung repair but cannot because myou computer with not connect with my phone. Between the wifi/blue tooth issues and this I am ready to return my new phone and go back to my s5

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Re: my computer won't recognize my galaxy s7 when connected via USB
vzw_customer_support
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Rgordon001


The Galaxy S7 is a very nice device. When you have it plugged into your computer, you will need to pull down the notification shade and choose “Touch for other USB options.” Then you can choose which option corresponds with the task you are looking to perform.


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Re: my computer won't recognize my galaxy s7 when connected via USB
xkvaters
Newbie

My computer isn't finding my new S7 Edge either.  I've tried both bluetooth and USB connection...

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Re: my computer won't recognize my galaxy s7 when connected via USB
srbassett7
Enthusiast - Level 1

I had the same problem and this worked from me.

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