phone won't show up on My Computer when plugged in via USB

**azgalorRC** · 05-03-2012, 03:51 PM

worked fine pre- update.. now its not recognizing.. anything i can do?

**azgalorRC** · 05-03-2012, 08:13 PM

does anyone have a solution for this? i need to copy files to my device but i cant since my computer won't recognize the USB connection (even though the phone still charges)

**VW Maverick** · 05-03-2012, 09:04 PM

Settings > Developer Options > USB Debugging > Make sure this box is unchecked.

Mav.

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Nexus 6.

**azgalorRC** · 05-03-2012, 09:45 PM

Its unchecked; still not working

**Gekko** · 05-04-2012, 02:13 AM

Reboot.

**azgalorRC** · 05-04-2012, 05:23 AM

i did. no dice. didnt have any problems until after updating FD02

**azgalorRC** · 05-04-2012, 06:11 PM

i figured it out. i somehow swapped my galaxy nexus charger cord with a logitech one LOL. all is well now, thanks!

**gsteen1799** · 12-10-2012, 05:07 PM

im having the same problem no matter what I do I can't copy files into my phone

**Danf** · 12-10-2012, 06:29 PM

If you have WiFi download air droid. beats the heck out of having to plug in the phone to the PC.

**Patrick Schroedl** · 12-10-2012, 06:46 PM

If the pins in your cable become damaged, it can prevent the phone from being recognized as a data storage device while still allowing power transmission for charging. Try another cable.

If that fails, you may be running into a driver problem or conflict on the computer.

**gsteen1799** · 12-11-2012, 08:04 PM

okay i downloaded the app so how do i transferr the music on my phone to my computer into itunes or can I not do that???

**nexususer1234567** · 12-24-2012, 06:56 PM

mine either i plug in my nexus with the right cable but my computer doesnt even show it but it still charges what do i do

as you cantell im upset

**gnr_2** · 01-06-2013, 08:53 PM

Originally Posted by nexususer1234567

mine either i plug in my nexus with the right cable but my computer doesnt even show it but it still charges what do i do

as you cantell im upset

There are two USB settings for the phone. When you plug the phone into the computer a notification shows in the bar. Click the notification and switch to the "other" USB setting. It should work then.

Sent from my totally awesome Sprint Galaxy Nexus, even if I don't know all its secrets yet.

**Cosmikwulf** · 02-01-2013, 06:27 PM

I am having a similar issue with my Nexus when I attempt to plug it into my new notebook (Windows 8) it will chirp and start charging but is otherwise unnoticed by my pc. However when I plug it into my desktop which is Windows 7 using the same cord it reads as a media device and charges.

**gnr_2** · 02-01-2013, 06:34 PM

You might need to download a driver for Windows8.

Sent from my totally awesome Sprint Galaxy Nexus, even if I don't know all its secrets yet.

**N4Newbie** · 02-02-2013, 10:44 AM

Originally Posted by azgalorRC

worked fine pre- update.. now its not recognizing.. anything i can do?

I just thought of something and apologize for not mentioning it sooner: if you have set up any of the various screenlock options (PIN, Pattern, Password, etc), then you will not see the Nexus4 as a drive in Windows Explorer until you unlock the phone.

**jj14x** · 02-04-2013, 04:21 PM

I found that Win 8 did need the driver to be installed (from samsung's site) before it allowed it to be recognized. Charging will work since the USB port will provide that current regardless of whether the PC has the driver, or not. <-- as gnr_2 said.
One of the few drivers that actually need to be loaded. I'm thrilled that Win 8 didn't make me install drivers (and the crazy bloated installation packages for my network printers)

(also, as N4Newbie said, you will need to screen unlock your phone if it is locked)

**Carolyn Muldoon** · 03-06-2013, 11:11 AM

I stumbled upon this thread because I was having the same problem. (plugged in, charging, not registering as "connected to usb".) Turns out there was a Samsung USB update a couple months back. Went to samsungs site, then to dowloands, then to software, and there it was. Downloaded it to my PC, plugged my phone in again, and it was business as usual. Thanks everyone for the help! And I hope this helps anybody still having problems!

**mAr321** · 04-26-2013, 10:20 AM

Hi. I am facing the same problem. Dont know which software to download. Can you please share the link of the software?

Thanks.

**VanahSunshine** · 05-08-2013, 03:47 PM

I am having the same problem, my phone and my pc don't recognize anything but a charge when hooking up my phone on my pc via usb cord.... my phone is not a nexus or a galaxy, and I haven't recently had an update on my phone or computer...and I dont have the setting developer options?... My phone is an HTC Inspire 4G, and all I need to do is be able to load my pictures on my phone onto my pc. I have also tried multiple usb cords, and my pc doesn't have a wifi card or Id try connecting via wifi. pls help I have tried everything i can think of. PLS HELP!!

**dakota.breeden** · 05-14-2013, 10:11 PM

OK, so if you are running windows you need to make sure you have the samsung usb drivers: and you need to open up windows media player and update it. That should fix the problem, be sure to leave your device unplugged while doing these steps. To be safe just reboot your phone and computer after installing those. Report back if this worked, and if it didn't.