How do I connect my phone to my Windows 8?

Connect the phone to your Windows 8 PC using the data cable included with the phone. Once connected, on your smartphone, swipe your finger from top to down on the screen to open the notification tray. Under the Notifications section, tap the Connected as a media device option.

How do I transfer pictures from my Android to my computer Windows 8?

Import photos and videos in Windows 8.1

  1. Connect a phone, camera, storage card from your camera, or external drive to your PC.
  2. Open the Photos app.
  3. Swipe in from the bottom edge to see the app commands. …
  4. Select Import. …
  5. Select the device you want to import from.

How do I make my device discoverable on Windows 8?

Now in the All Control Panel Items window just select the Network and Security Centre option. Then in the Network and Security Centre window just click on the Change Advanced Sharing Settings option. Finally in the Advanced Sharing Settings window just check the Turn on network discovery option and restart the system.

How do I make Windows recognize my phone?

What can I do if Windows 10 doesn’t recognize my device?

  1. On your Android device open Settings and go to Storage.
  2. Tap the more icon in the top right corner and choose USB computer connection.
  3. From the list of options select Media device (MTP).
  4. Connect your Android device to your computer, and it should be recognized.

How do I manually connect my phone to my computer?

Connect an Android to a PC With USB



First, connect the micro-USB end of the cable to your phone, and the USB end to your computer. When you connect your Android to your PC via the USB cable, you’ll see a USB connection notification in your Android notifications area. Tap the notification, then tap Transfer files.

How do you transfer photos from your phone to your computer?

Option 2: Move files with a USB cable

  1. Unlock your phone.
  2. With a USB cable, connect your phone to your computer.
  3. On your phone, tap the “Charging this device via USB” notification.
  4. Under “Use USB for,” select File Transfer.
  5. A file transfer window will open on your computer.

How do you send photos from your phone to your computer?

First, connect your phone to a PC with a USB cable that can transfer files.

  1. Turn your phone on and unlock it. Your PC can’t find the device if the device is locked.
  2. On your PC, select the Start button and then select Photos to open the Photos app.
  3. Select Import > From a USB device, then follow the instructions.

How do I make sure my device is discoverable?

Steps to make your PC or laptop discoverable via Bluetooth

  1. Click the Windows icon and select Settings.
  2. Select Devices.
  3. In the opened window, click Bluetooth & other devices on the Devices menu. …
  4. In the opened Bluetooth Settings window, make sure the option Allow Bluetooth devices to find this PC is checked.

How do I make my discoverable?

Android: Open the Settings screen and tap the Bluetooth option under Wireless & networks. Windows: Open the Control Panel and click “Add a device” under Devices and Printers. You’ll see discoverable Bluetooth devices near you.

Why Windows doesn’t recognize my phone?

If you don’t have your Android device set as a media device (MTP) your computer is not going to recognize it. You can change this setting on many Android devices by going to your device’s “Settings” > “Developer options” > scroll down to “USB configuration” and tap on it. A new window will appear with various options.

How can I access my phone through my computer?

Just plug your phone into any open USB port on the computer, then turn on your phone’s screen and unlock the device. Swipe your finger down from the top of the screen, and you should see a notification about the current USB connection.

Why is my laptop not detecting my phone?

Press Windows Key + X and choose Device Manager from the menu. Locate your Android device, right click it and choose Update Driver Software. Click Browse my computer for driver software. Now click on Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer.

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