How to connect the phone to the computer?

How to connect the phone to a computer? There are only a few known methods for pairing a mobile device with a personal computer. Each of these methods is extremely popular and is used quite often. You can connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable, a Bluetooth wireless connection or Wi-Fi. Bluetooth uses less often, because the transmission speed, compared to other methods, is quite small, and the phone's charge will be spent very quickly. In addition, the computer must necessarily be equipped with a receiver, which will have to be purchased for such manipulations. It's no secret that there are motherboards with a built-in module, but for other computers this method is not relevant. Let's talk about each one separately.

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USB cable

The advantages of this method of data transmission is that absolutely any user can afford it. To pair a mobile device with a computer, it is enough to have: an

• cable that comes with any smartphone kit;
• free USB input on the PC itself.

In order to transfer data, you need:

1. Connect this cable to your computer.
2. Select the mode of the disk drive on the phone.
3. Begin the transfer of the data you need.

If the cable has been lost or broken, then no one forbids you to purchase a new one. The purchase of a new wire will not hit your pocket, and you do not have to search for such an accessory for a long time.

Important! One of the problems that occurs with this method is the operating system. For example, owners of Linux OS can experience a number of connection problems, which have long been solved by skilled programmers. With the Windows system, everything is much simpler: you just need to connect the device, wait for the automatic installation of drivers and start safely.

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Samsung

Another nuance arises when working with mobile devices from Samsung. How to connect a Samsung phone to a computer? For data transfer, you will have to use special software called Samsung kies.

Important! This software, in addition to standard functions, allows you to view and edit the phonebook and SMS data.

For the phones of this company there are other programs developed for pairing devices:

• Samsung Kies. Designed to work with any device.
• SGS3 Easy UMS.Works only with Galaxy devices.
• Samsung Pc Studio 7.2.Also suitable for all phones from Samsung.
• Samsung ExpressConnect. It's also a common program, which is very easy to use and does its job well.

Important! It is worth noting that the software from Samsung watches the current version of the firmware and is very convenient for synchronizing the media library. And the function of data backup will help those users who do not want to lose contact numbers from the notebook and other, equally important information.

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Operating system Mac

Some use the operating system from Apple, arguing that it is attached to a pleasant interface and a secure system. But it's not about operating systems, so it's worth answering one interesting question: how to connect your phone to a computer if it has Mac OS installed?

The answer was provided by Google in the form of specialized software, called Android File Transfer, which allows you to pair Android devices with a Mac. You can install this program on any phone and in the future no drivers will be needed at all.

Let's return to Samsung, the pairing of these devices with a PC on which Mac OS is installed can be done using the same kies.

Important! This option is relevant only for Mac versions below 10.8.

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Problems

There is a very common problem when you connect your phone to a computer. Sometimes the PC just does not see the mobile gadget. To solve such a problem you need:

1. Go to your Android device settings.
2. Find the item "USB debugging".
3. Check the box opposite.

Important! Do not delete unfamiliar files and folders, if you do not have confidence in your actions. Such hindsight can lead to unstable operation of the mobile device system.

Sometimes the root of the problem may lie in the integrity of the cable, incorrectly installed software or in the PC's input itself. If the problem is not solved here, you should perform a full system scan for viruses. Malicious software often causes inconvenience.

Important! It is worth noting that most often with some smartphones in the kit is a standard package of applications for working with a computer.

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Using a device as a modem for a PC

How to connect a phone to a computer to use it as an Internet modem for a personal computer? It's very simple - you can install the Internet data connection using the following tools:

• USB cable.
• Bluetooth module.
• Wi-Fi.

Each of the methods is definitely good and will not cause any difficulties even for a novice user, but it's worth paying again a little attention to mobile devices from Samsung.

Connecting a computer to the Internet via Samsung

phones In order to establish the required connection, you will need:

• Have a configured 3g or 4g internet on your smartphone.
• Installed software from Samsung on your computer. Excellent with this cope the same kies.
• Connect your device to your PC and select the "USB-modem" mode.

Your desktop computer now has network access via the phone.

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Wi-Fi

Is one of the most convenient and common data transmission technologies. The transmission speed will be slower, but a significant advantage is the uselessness of using wires for this method.

The most effective way to pair devices with Wi-Fi is to use special applications from PlayMarket. FTP-server is a great example of such software. After installing the program, you simply need to register the required address in the "Explorer" line on the PC.The user can easily manage his device remotely.

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Bluetooth

As described above, bluetooth has a slower transfer speed, but it is also great for those who do not like to mess with wires. To connect your gadget to a personal computer, you must:

1. Activate both modules and start the search for compatible devices on the PC.
2. Find your technique in the list and establish a connection, choosing an option without an access key.

Now you can easily manage your data without any unnecessary questions by any means. Good luck!