USB

[Michael Fitzpatrick]

May have been asked before so I apologize in advance...When I connect my galaxy 3 to my pc via usb, the pc my phone doesn't get recognized....any ideas why and what I can do? I would like to root my phone...

 

[blade22222]

Did you install the drivers? If not you can get everything your looking to do here:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2046439

Sent from my SCH-I535 using Android Central Forums

 

[wedge40]

Like the OP I haven't done a complete search to figure this problem out. YES I've down loaded the USB driver and still no luck. What I want to know is what the heck was Samsung thinking when they messed this up. The Phone should look like a simple memory device. Not something special. What morons!!!!!

 

[dpham00]

Try unplugging and rep lugging it in a few times. Mine usually takes 2-3 tries before it recognizes.

 

[Trees]

My phone defaults to Installer Mode for USB connections. May want to try changing it to MTP mode. As others have noted the drivers are needed.

 

[wedge40]

Ive changed it to MTP mode. Once I get it connected I can not do anything. Can't even find the extSD card

 

[Trees]

Sounds like a driver problem. May want to try Kies. If I recall correctly it has a connection/driver troubleshooting tool.