Android is perfectly understood with Windows. This makes things much easier when it comes to establish connection between a phone and a computer via cable. In fact, one of the biggest advantages of Android over iOS in this regard is that you generally don’t need to install any additional software. However, if you are experiencing problems connecting your Android to your PC, we give you some solutions that will undoubtedly help you.
Choose the correct connection method
When establishing a cable connection between an Android device and a PC, it is important to select the appropriate mode. Android allows you to use different protocols during a connection and not choosing the right one can cause apparent connectivity problems.
Therefore, once you have established the cable connection between your terminal and the computer, open the notification curtain and click on the notification sent by Android system.
Open connection selector
Next, select the use to be made of the USB connection. To transfer files, choose File transfer. Windows will immediately recognize it and the device will appear in the file explorer.
File transfer
On the other hand, USB tethering It will help you to use your phone as a USB modem. MIDImeanwhile, it connects the device as a music controller. The connection PTP It is ideal for copying photos from your terminal, as if it were a digital camera.
Other connection modes
Regardless of the type of connection you need, in no case should you select No data transfer. This mode simply charges the battery of the device and does not establish any connection between Android and the desktop computer.
Charging mode
Remember that every time you change the connection mode, your device will disconnect and reconnect. Therefore, do not modify the type of protocol if you are transferring data.
Check the hardware used in the connection
If Android does not allow modifying the connection mode, it is very likely that the problems are derived from a hardware failure. To rule out errors of this type, we recommend that you take three simple steps.
- Connect your Android to another device. If possible, connect your phone to another computer and see if the connection is successful. If yes, the problem is with the first team.
- Connect a different terminal to your PC. Use the same USB port to connect a different Android device. If the connection is successful, the problem may be with your phone. If not, check that the USB port is working properly.
- Replace the USB cable. Try using a different cable. Over time, cables can become damaged and lose effectiveness. If using a different cable the problems disappear, you already know whose fault it is.
After doing all these checks, you will most likely be able to spot where the connection problem is.
Don’t forget that for some specific connection methods, it may be necessary install additional software. For example, if your goal is to install a new ROM on your terminal, you most likely need a specific application developed by the manufacturer. Something similar happens if you are thinking of establishing a connection using ADB protocol. In both cases, it is possible that your PC is correctly recognizing the mobile device, but is not able to understand it in the correct way.
