Where is setting to turn off "Allow access to your data"?

LaurieDutch

Well-known member
Oct 4, 2016
78
0
0
Visit site
When I connect via USB to my computer, my S7 won't automatically connect any longer. Instead, it puts up a screen that says "Allow access to your data. The connected device will be able to access files on this phone (MTP connection). Other USB options. Deny Allow." (see photo)

i am forced to tap "Allow" every single time I want to access the phone via my computer. How do I change this so that I don't have to tap "Allow"?

In "Other USB options" it is set to "File Transfer" but this doesn't help.

The problem started recently; never happened until recently.

Thanks.
 

Attachments

  • Allow USB access.jpg
    Allow USB access.jpg
    159 KB · Views: 12

B. Diddy

Senior Ambassador
Moderator
Mar 9, 2012
166,957
7,034
113
Visit site
The default might just be Charge Only, and you have to approve of the MTP connection each time.
 

LaurieDutch

Well-known member
Oct 4, 2016
78
0
0
Visit site
The default might just be Charge Only, and you have to approve of the MTP connection each time.

Where would I find that default setting? And is there a way to change it from USB to MTP to avoid the hassle of having to "allow" the connection each time? I apologize in advance for what are probably dumb questions. I'm attaching a jpg of the menu that appears when selecting "Other USB Options". I don't see anything helpful there for the situation in question, but maybe I'm wrong. Thanks very much for any clarification.USB on Android.jpg
 

mustang7757

Super Moderator
Moderator
Feb 6, 2017
94,267
9,316
113
Visit site
Should be option when the screen pops up saying you allow , small circle click on to never see this message again .
 

LaurieDutch

Well-known member
Oct 4, 2016
78
0
0
Visit site
Should be option when the screen pops up saying you allow , small circle click on to never see this message again .

I wish it were so, but that option does not appear. If you look at the first jpg I posted, the only options are Deny, Allow and Other USB options (the USB options are shown in the second jpg).

I was hoping there might be a way to fix this in Settings but don't see anything there.
 

mustang7757

Super Moderator
Moderator
Feb 6, 2017
94,267
9,316
113
Visit site
I wish it were so, but that option does not appear. If you look at the first jpg I posted, the only options are Deny, Allow and Other USB options (the USB options are shown in the second jpg).

I was hoping there might be a way to fix this in Settings but don't see anything there.
Strange , try going settings >apps>3 dots upper right corner tap >go system apps then find usb and clear its data ,cache,force stop it
 

LaurieDutch

Well-known member
Oct 4, 2016
78
0
0
Visit site
Strange , try going settings >apps>3 dots upper right corner tap >go system apps then find usb and clear its data ,cache,force stop it

It's fixed! I went to the system apps, found USB and used Force Stop. Didn't see a way to clear the cache, but the good news is that when I connected the phone via USB to the PC, it made the connection straightaway. Thanks!2nd screen.jpg
 

mustang7757

Super Moderator
Moderator
Feb 6, 2017
94,267
9,316
113
Visit site
Well, the problem started up again and the steps above only fix it for one USB session. Have you heard about any other ways to fix this problem? Thanks.
You can try reset app preferences in settings , if that doesn't do it , might have to try factory reset.
 

Matt 5

Member
Jan 15, 2022
16
0
1
Visit site
Could I root and disable the USB Settings app to avoid this prompt from appearing. I too am looking for a permanent solution here. Can't believe in 2023 you have to be prompted with this crap every time you plug your phone into your vehicle on a brand new device.
 

mustang7757

Super Moderator
Moderator
Feb 6, 2017
94,267
9,316
113
Visit site
Could I root and disable the USB Settings app to avoid this prompt from appearing. I too am looking for a permanent solution here. Can't believe in 2023 you have to be prompted with this crap every time you plug your phone into your vehicle on a brand new device.
You have a Samsung S7?
 
  • Like
Reactions: BerryBubbles

GuccizBud

Well-known member
Nov 20, 2013
54
0
6
Visit site
Could I root and disable the USB Settings app to avoid this prompt from appearing?
For future reference, no one needs to root his or her device just to disable a system app ⁠— it is easily accomplished via your Android device connected to your PC (or laptop) and adb running on the latter. For the exact command or commands, just Google something like "disabling android system app with adb⁠"— I believe it's adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 packagename, but look it up to be sure, as I'm⁠  not even sure! 😄👍🏼
 

Trending Posts

Forum statistics

Threads
948,528
Messages
6,939,613
Members
3,161,184
Latest member
suek