Samsung Galaxy Tab A 2016, How to connect to a computer (PC) - Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Questions & Answers

I had a stroke 4 years ago and haven't used this tablet since, but I have decided put some books on the Samsung, but now I can't remember how to do it.
Could someone please help me.
Martin.

plug in usb cable one end into tablet other end into PC

usb is connected. Maybe the PC is not connected?
Martin.

what OS?

Windows 11 Pro 22H2

ah windows.. then you may need drivers. not sure, but try this..
on tablet, settings - about phone - tap build number (7x) seven times.
settings - developer options - usb - select file transfer (MTP) as default.
settings - developer options - enable usb-debugging (optional for adb).
you should see tablet in windows explorer now.
if not, you can try adb instead (optional)
in windows device manager, find device with yellow triangle exclamation mark -> Properies -> Update Driver -> Browse my computer for driver software -> Let me pick from the list of device drivers on my computer -> Show all devices -> Have Disk -> select *.inf file
https://developer.samsung.com/galaxy/others/android-usb-driver-for-windows
(skip this if drivers are fine)
download platform tools and check 'adb devices' from C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe. if you can see tablet serialno, driver is ready for adb file transfer.
Code:
cd %UserProfile%\Desktop\platform-tools
adb devices
adb push path\to\file /sdcard/Download
https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools

I tried the first the setting and won't work. It works on the tablet but doesn't on the PC. I'll try the second part.

I'll try the iPad, it's better than nothing. A new version of Windows will get the Samsung running (I tried it) but I have lots of games to play. Thanks for helping me, alecxs.

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Install Android USB driver on Windows 7

1. Connect your Android-powered device to your computer's USB port.
2. Right-click on Computer from your desktop or Windows Explorer, and select Manage.
3. Select Devices in the left pane.
4. Locate and expand Other device in the right pane.
5. Right-click the device name (such as Nexus S) and select Update Driver Software. This will launch the Hardware Update Wizard.
6. Select Browse my computer for driver software and click Next.
7. Click Browse and locate the USB driver folder. (The Google USB Driver is located in <sdk>\extras\google\usb_driver\.)
8. Click Next to install the driver.
Or, to upgrade an existing Android USB driver on Windows 7 with the new driver:
1. Connect your Android-powered device to your computer's USB port.
2. Right-click on Computer from your desktop or Windows Explorer, and select Manage.
3. Select Device Manager in the left pane of the Computer Management window.
4. Locate and expand Android Phone in the right pane.
5. Right-click Android Composite ADB Interface and select Update Driver. This will launch the Hardware Update Wizard.
6. Select Install from a list or specific location and click Next.
7. Select Search for the best driver in these locations; un-check Search removable media; and check Include this location in the search.
8. Click Browse and locate the USB driver folder. (The Google USB Driver is located in <sdk>\extras\google\usb_driver\.)
9. Click Next to upgrade the driver.
i9220s USB driver for Windows MT65XX
Jun 5, 2012 – Download usb_driver_MT65xx_Android_ZTE_v821.rar, free download from mediafire.com - BergFiles.com.
This is for iStar i9220s phone.
i am unable install USB drivers for Micromax Funbook infinity tablet
i have installed android SDK
In the Advanced system properties environmental variable option set path and copied address in variable value C:\Users\Srinivasa K S\AppData\Local\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools
i checked adb command in command prompt its working fine
it works fine when connected as USB storage Device
but when i connect my device P275 in USB debugging mode it fails to load drivers
i tried online search for drivers and did not find results
In order to root the device i need USB drivers that help to detect my device in USB debugging mode Please help me out
Srinivasaksjrf said:
i have installed android SDK
In the Advanced system properties environmental variable option set path and copied address in variable value C:\Users\Srinivasa K S\AppData\Local\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools
i checked adb command in command prompt its working fine
it works fine when connected as USB storage Device
but when i connect my device P275 in USB debugging mode it fails to load drivers
i tried online search for drivers and did not find results
In order to root the device i need USB drivers that help to detect my device in USB debugging mode Please help me out
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Bro just go to androidsim website and download the usb driver package and use the 1 click driver install.

How to get ADB interface for Lenovo IdeaPad S2110AF

Since I bought the Lenovo IdeaPad S2110AF from NY, I was searching for how to root the device and I found this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1896899.
But I was unable to get the ADB interface on Windows 7 x64 laptop and I found the same problem is there for most of the users. Finally last night, I could fix this issue and root my tablet. How I did it:
Download the "S2110-Root.zip" file through the above URL. and extract it to a folder.
1. Enable USB debugging under Settings-> Developer options.
2. Connect tab to computer using the provided data cable.
3. The driver for OTP will be installed in Windows. But the ADB interface may not be installed automatically.
4. Go to Device Manager (Right click My Computer and Properties, the click Device Manager).
5. You can see Other Devices-> Android
6. Right click on that and click Update driver software.
7. Click "browse my computer for driver software"
8. Click "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer" rather than browsing and selecting the driver folder.
9. Click Next and then click "Have Disk" .
10. Then choose the drivers folder and the inf file (in extracted files) - \S2110-Root\Drivers\android_winusb.inf
11. Then select the ADB interface and click OK.
12. Ignore any warning message (like not signed)
That is it. Now you got an ADB interface. You will see as Samsung device on the device manager, never mind it.
Now you got the ADB interface and follow instruction to root through the URL.
Note: I am not sure is this a right place, but I just wanted to post this, it may help someone
I had some problems getting root to work.
I found out to use root with adb the display must be on and unlocked.
I started to work on recovery.img, finally I extracted it and took a look on it. Seems not too hard to get it modified and after do some play with custom roms.

After using Nexus Root Toolkit cannot connect in regular USB mode

I have used Nexus Root Toolkit twice successfully on two different computer, but on both occasions that has left the computer unable to connect to the Nexus 10 outside debugging mode.
I think it is "Step 1" in the driver install guide that tells me to:
2.) Launch Device Manager using the button bellow.
- Identify whatever device resembles your Nexus and right click it
- Select 'Uninstall'
- Check the box for 'Delete the driver software for this device'
- Select 'OK'
3.) Unplug your device and Launch USBDeview using the button bellow
- Use USBDeview to uninstall any;
- Android ADB Interface device's,
- Samsung USB devices,
- Google USB drivers
- ... or ANYTHING else you see that resembles your Nexus.
- In particular look for devices with Vendor ID
- "18d1" or... "04e8"
- Simply right click these devices, and select the option to:
- "Uninstall Selected Devices"
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After doing this i can no longer connect the Nexus 10 as usb drive or/MTP. If i connect it, it simply says charging, and the Windows device manager doesn't list any new devices at all. Its like it isn't connected at all. If i enable usb debugging, i can use Nexus Root Toolkit without problem.
The computer in question is running Windows 8.1, and i first installed the Universal drivers that didn't work, and then got it to work with RAW drivers.
I assume that something got uninstalled that shouldn't have been, but i don't know what. Any help is appreciated, i don't fancy reinstalling windows

Diagnosing USB Driver and ADB issues in Windows

Are you getting errors like "device not found" or "device offline" while trying to run ADB commands? Here's a quick way to troubleshoot your problem on Windows.
Steps
1. Ensure USB Debugging is enabled in Developer Options.
2. Verify current Google USB Driver is installed and that Device Manager is using that driver.
3. Update to latest version of ADB.
1. Ensure USB Debugging is enabled in Developer Options.
Enable Developer Options by going to Settings -> About Phone and tapping on "Build Number" multiple repeated times. You will be greeted with "You are a developer."
Now, under Settings -> Developer Options, ensure you check the box for "USB debugging."
2. Verify current Google USB Driver is installed and Device Manager is using that driver.
You may skip this step if Device Manager lists your phone as "Android Phone -> Android Composite ADB Interface." If it does not, this is likely your root cause.
Go to the Google USB Driver page and download the latest driver directly from Google. Extract the zip file to a folder you know and will remember in the future.
Open up Device Manger in Windows with your Nexus 5 connected. Whatever your Nexus 5 is currently detected as, right click on it and select Properties. Then, in the Driver tab, hit "Uninstall." If available, select "Delete the driver software for this device." and hit "OK." It will remove the old drivers.
Restart your computer.
After restarting, reconnect your Nexus 5. It should be recognized as an unknown device in the Device Manager. (If it isn't, try the previous driver deletion steps again.)
Right click on the unknown Nexus 5 device, choose Properties, and in the Driver tab again select "Update driver." Browse your computer manually by putting in the path to the new Google USB Drivers you unzipped to a folder of your choice in the beginning of this step. Choose next and your drivers should install! You'll know everything completed successfully when you see the phone listed under "Android Phone -> Android Composite ADB Interface" in Device Manager.
This is the most finicky process, so don't be afraid to reboot your computer a time or two and repeat these steps if they don't work on the first try.
3. Update to latest version of ADB.
This is a crucial step. The new version of ADB is required to work with the "USB debugging authorizations" setting.
Perhaps you know how to update ADB, in which case, just do it. However, here's a detailed manual approach to download JUST the adb suite from the SDK:
Go to the Google Android SDK website and choose "Use An Existing IDE" and click the "Download the SDK Tools for Windows." This will allow you to download only an 80 MB file rather than the whole 400 MB suite.
Install the SDK tools exe to a folder of your choosing.
Run SDK Manager and uncheck everything except for "Android SDK Platform-tools." This is the ADB and Fastboot bundle. Install that.
Navigate to your SDK Path as indicated at the top of your Android SDK Manager window. You will now see a freshly downloaded platform-tools folder containing ADB.exe, Fastboot.exe, and a host of other files. That folder is now your updated, portable ADB tools folder. You can move it anywhere you like as long as you run ADB from a command prompt window set to that directory.
After you've followed these procedures, running "ADB Devices" should trigger a prompt on your device to accept the RSA fingerprint of your computer. Accept it, and now all should be working as intended!
Questions? Ask below!
Thanks to:MaxRabbit
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Windows 8 Diagnosis
Originally Posted by Yorus
The following worked for me, since all of the suggestions mentioned here didn't work for me:
If you use a Windows 8.1 enterprise N or KN edition, install the Microsoft Media Feature Pack :
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2929699/en
Sounds too simple to be true but work instantly for me.
Hope it works you some of the people here looking for a solution
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what is recommended way to transfer media files from Nexus 10 to Win PC

I finally retired my ASUS Tf700 and now have a N10 running CM 13-20160712 Nightly. So far I am loving the N10 but have never run a device with a custom ROM.
I have large media file on the N10 that I want to transfer to a Win 7 PC.
I connected the N10 to my PC and it shows under devices but there are no files visible...no driver??
I tried using Bluetooth but Win needs a driver but I have not installed one as I don't know how nicely plays with CM.
I have done a bit of searching but everything I find seems to relate to either stock ROM or is part of the process of customising...loading ABD DRIVER??
By now you will have realised I am an Android Numpty:crying:
I gather a can use an OTG cable and normal Thumb drive or one with a micro USB at one end and standard USB at the other.
I am happy to work my way through whatever is the best solution but I am having trouble deciding which way to go and would like some advice.
I prefer win shared folder and Total Commander + Lan plugin for it on Nexus. On any android device in fact.
When you connect your device to pc there is a choice on android. Slide from up to down to show how usb will work. Sometimes it connects like for charging mode only.
Funny, but just restock my nexus and have the same problem. Win 7, there is only "Android ADB Interface" and no device in My Computer.
Enabling USB debugging on android helped here.
And finally right answer just found
1. Enable USB debugging: Go to phone settings -> About -> Tap build number repeatedly until developer menu is enabled. Go there and tick USB debugging.
2. On your PC, go to your device manager (when the Phone is plugged in and set to MTP), locate the phone, right click on it -> properties
3. go to the Driver tab
4. click Update Driver
5. click Browse my Computer for driver software
6. click Let my pick...
7. select USB Composite Device
8. finish up with the assistant
then reinsert device to USB.

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