How do I get my computer to recognize my Samsung S3 phone?

Check your USB settings in the S3 notification panel.

1. Swipe down from the top of the screen while your S3 is connected to your computer.
2. Tap “Connected as” and select “Media device (MTP).” Your device should get recognized in Windows.

How do I connect my Galaxy S3 to my computer via USB cable?

Using a micro USB, connect one end of the cable to the S3 and one end to the computer’s USB port. Drag down the Notification panel. Swipe your finger downward from the top of the screen to bring down the panel. Choose a function for your phone.

How do I tether my Samsung to my computer?

USB tethering

1. From the Home screen, swipe up on an empty spot to open the Apps tray.
2. Tap Settings > Connections.
3. Tap Mobile HotSpot and Tethering.
4. Connect your phone to your computer via USB cable.
5. To share your connection, move the switch for the USB tethering to ON.

How do I transfer files from my Galaxy S3 to my PC?

1. Open a Web browser on the computer and navigate to the Samsung driver download site (link in Resources).
2. Plug the microUSB connector on the USB syncing cable into the Samsung Galaxy S3.
3. Tap and hold the top navigation bar.
4. Tap the “Connected As Media Device > Media Device (MTP)” option in the “Window Shade” menu.

How do I transfer files from my Galaxy S3 to my computer?

Connect the device to a computer using the supplied USB cable.

1. If necessary, touch and hold the Status bar (area at the top of the phone screen with the time, signal strength, etc.) then drag to the bottom. The image below is merely an example.
2. Tap the USB icon then select Media device (MTP).

How do I get my computer to recognize my Samsung phone?

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

Why can’t my laptop connect to my Samsung hotspot?

Reset the Android network settings Choose Network & Internet. Tap on the 3-dot menu and select Reset Wi-Fi, mobile, & Bluetooth. Confirm the selection and reset Network settings. After that, reconfigure the hotspot with the previously suggested settings and try connecting again.

How do I connect my Samsung Galaxy S3 to my computer?

Using a micro USB, connect one end of the cable to the S3 and one end to the computer’s USB port. Drag down the Notification panel. Swipe your finger downward from the top of the screen to bring down the panel. Choose a function for your phone.

Why is my Samsung S3 not connecting to my laptop?

The 4.1.2 phone is not recognized by the laptop at all. No icon on the phone, not showing up in Windows 7 (64bit) explorer, not in KIES, nothing. Yet the other phone shows up normally in all of those condition. Same factory USB cable.

Where do I Find my WiFi settings on my Samsung Galaxy S3?

Go to Apps through Home screen. Scroll to Settings, then tap on it. Make sure the Wi-Fi on your phone has been activated. When the slider next to the Wi-Fi option shows green indicates that it has been turned on. Here a list of Wi-Fi networks are available will be displayed on your phone screen. Tap the required network.

What can I do with my Samsung Galaxy S3?

This touchscreen phone has a number of different features on it including a music player, user friendly interface, and downloadable application. By connecting your Samsung Galaxy S3 to a computer you can transfer and manage files between the two devices. You can simply drag and drop files to a folder.