How to Connect Samsung Galaxy to PC

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Obtain a USB cable.

   This should have come with your device
   - if not purchase one that is compatible with your phone's charging port.
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   Step 2: Connect the Galaxy device to the PC.

   Plug the smaller end of the USB cable into the Galaxy's charging port.
   
   Plug the other, larger and wider end of the USB cable into one of the PC's USB ports. , Locate your device on your PC.
   
   Double click the icon representing the phone to view files. , You can drag and drop files from your phone onto your desktop to transfer to the PC.
   
   The opposite is also true when dragging and dropping files from the PC onto the icon of the device. , If you are done, close all windows.
   
   You can now disconnect the USB cable from the PC.
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   Step 3: Select Open Folder to view files.

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   Step 4: Transfer/browse files.

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   Step 5: Disconnect the device from the PC.

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