Note 5, how do I transfer pics to computer?

[anon(52425)]

Re: Note 5, transfer pics to computer

I use Google photos. It's simple, can automatically back up, so all my pictures are available at any PC I'm at.

I recently discovered Google photos and it's awesome! Definitely the best choice for me.

 

[Trees]

Someone here suggested taking the SD card out of the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and inserting it into the computer to which you want to transfer pics and videos. This particular smartphone does not have an SD card, so that's not a valid solution. I have 1200 pics and a few videos to transfer and am still looking for a (free) means to do this. I tried connecting the two by cable, but nothing pops up on my laptop after doing this to indicate it has installed any means to make a transfer. I would not have bought this model if I had known this.

Try changing the USB mode from Charging to MTP. That should then allow your Note 5 to be recognized as a drive. One it shows up as a drive, then you can copy/paste.

Google Photos or a similar cloud option as suggested above is something to consider. This method does not require you to connect a USB cable between the phone and the computer.

 

[Uncle Eliot]

Have you tried using Samsung's SideSync app?

 

[Carlo Villa]

Re: Note 5, transfer pics to computer

I'm trying to transfer my pictures from my sd card but can't get my note 5 to connect to my computer.

Dude use Google photos and everything everywhere will be synced instantly. No need to connect your SD card to the computer.

 

[bassplayrguy]

to the person that suggested using the card reader on the PC, Note5's do not have removeable SD cards.. unfortunately. It's a huge de-evolution from the note4. I would like to know an easy, free way to transfer pics as well. I've tried sidesync, but sometimes it just will not work.

Google photos is free, with unlimited space, and accessible from any computer.

 

[beechiegirl1953]

I'm sorry, but I don't know what you mean by "Try changing the USB mode from Charging to MTP." You are talking over my level of PC knowledge. You need to write it for a novice, I'll go the Google Photos route.

 

[beechiegirl1953]

I don't see any SideSync app on my Note 5.

 

[Trees]

I'm sorry, but I don't know what you mean by "Try changing the USB mode from Charging to MTP." You are talking over my level of PC knowledge. You need to write it for a novice, I'll go the Google Photos route.

You can change the USB mode on the Note 5. When you connect it to a computer via a USB cable, the Note 5 defaults to charging mode just like when you connect the Note 5 to its USB cable and the power adapter.

In the Notification bar, there should be an option that allows you to change from charging to MTP - when the Note 5 is connected to your computer via the USB cable (see article below for animated example). Once you change to MTP mode, your Note 5 should soon show up as a drive in Windows Explorer.

The article below is not specifically about the Note 5, however, it provides a general example.
Inside Marshmallow: USB connection options | Android Central

This article has an animation that shows where to click in the Notification menu to change the USB mode.
Move Music Files to Device - Samsung Galaxy Note5 | Verizon Wireless

 

[Dadster67]

This is what I did to solve transfer to pc issue with Note 5 Android ver 6.0.1. In Settings, go to Mobile Hotspot and Tethering. Turn on USB tethering. This caused windows to install the usb driver. Then I disconnected and reconnected the USB cable. Then pull down from top of screen. Where it says "Charging" touch for other options and at "Use USB for" select file transfer. Now you should see "Phone" in explorer window of pc. Cheers!

 

[Dezzy37]

Quick and easy transfer.

1. Plug usb cord up between the phone and pc...make sure phone is on.
2. Pull down screen on your phone and you will see "charging"
3. Tap where it says charging and you will see "Use USB" for"
Charging
File Transfer
Photo Transfer
Software Transfer
MIDI
4. Select Photo Transfer .... and then you will see the files and folders in your File Explorer

That's it, really simple.... but it took some playing around to figure it out.

 

[Diane1952]

Didn't really think this was asked.
Steps
Remove the USB cord from the charger
Plug the USB cord that charges your phone to note 5
Plug the other end to a USB port on your computer, there is at least one port maybe 2 or 3
Windows will automatically install the drivers
Windows will automatically pop up the note 5 folder
Browse the note 5 folder and find folder named dcim
All your photos and videos you took with your phone will be there
Copy and paste the files to a new folder you created on your computer
For whatsapp and other messaging services each will have their own folder for media under media folder on note 5
Copy paste those as well

Simple as simple gets

I connected usb to my phone and my laptop and it says there are no photos. There are over 300 photos. Never had this problem with my previous samsung galaxy note

 

[hp_nitro]

very simple ......swipe down from top to bottom your phone screen , then tap default usb settings ....then tap on photo transfer . that simple cheers!

 

[BuckyBadg]

I tried that connection but my phone was not recognized by my desktop (Mac). I was able to do it by putting the photos in Google Drive, then opening Drive on the other device.

 

[Jetskijo]

This was always the way I could transfer photos before, but all of a sudden, it says my phone is locked and won't allow me to progress any further. I don't even know how to lock my phone, so what the heck is going on?

 

[rizuj]

Thank you!! It's taken 2 days and a suspicious software download to find your answer; I was searching in the files on the phone and couldn't find where all the photos and videos were, so now I know it's the DCIM file. SO easy.
Thanks again.

 

[Patticak]

Unlock your phone

 

[mscir]

This is what I did to solve transfer to pc issue with Note 5 Android ver 6.0.1. In Settings, go to Mobile Hotspot and Tethering. Turn on USB tethering. This caused windows to install the usb driver. Then I disconnected and reconnected the USB cable. Then pull down from top of screen. Where it says "Charging" touch for other options and at "Use USB for" select file transfer. Now you should see "Phone" in explorer window of pc. Cheers!

My buddy dropped his phone and the LCD died, we'd like to back up photos and videos asap, but the screen is completely black. When I connect the phone to a w7 desktop w/USB the File Explorer shows "No Files Found" or something close to that. Is there a way to have the phone automatically compe up in MTP or PTP mode when plugging in the USB cable, by holding down some combination of buttons? Or is there a command line command or program I can use to change the mode over the USB cable?

Is it true that when I connect using USB then swipe down from the top of the screen there is always a 3rd choice to click and that will enable MTP mode, a little more than half way down the screen? If it's always in teh same position I'm thinking I can hit it by guesswork. (It's not my phone, I have a Nexus 5x, so I'm not familiar with the menus.)

TIA, Mike