How to Fix It When a Samsung Tablet Isn't Connecting to a PC

Both devices need to allow use of the tablet as a storage rig on the computer.

If this setting isn’t correct, the tablet won’t appear in Windows.

A defective port, faulty adapter, or loosely connected cable could cause this issue.

Step through these from top to bottom to try the easier and more likely fixes first.

Before starting these steps, connect the tablet to another PC, if one is available.

If it works fine there, then you know it’s not a cable or a tablet issue.

However, if the connection fails there, too, it’s likely the fault is with the tablet.

Determining this will help you know which steps to complete below.

reboot your PCandrestart the Samsung tablet.

Clean the USB porton both the tablet and the computer.

Disconnect and re-connect the tablet from your PC.

Try a different USB port on your PC.

A faulty port is rare but could be the source of your problem.

Try a different USB cable.

The current one could be damaged in some way.

Remove any docks or adapters and connect directly to your PC via USB.

Check that Android’s options allow access to files on a PC via USB.

Change the tablet’s AutoPlay controls in Windows.

you might find this by searching Windows forAutoPlay.

This will open a menu with a list of connected devices.

Find the Samsung tablet and change the drop-down menu setting toOpen folder to view files (File Explorer).

Download and install Samsung’s Windows USB drivers.

This utility does more than just update the Windows operating system.

It can also download and install drivers and other files that might be necessary for resolving this issue.

Reinstall Windows' USB 3.0 drivers.

It’s possible the USB drivers on your setup aren’t working properly and need an update.

you’re free to use Bluetooth or an app like AirDroid.

you could also try moving files to a cloud storage service likeGoogle Drive.

The easiest way to connect a tablet and a printer is wirelessly, via Wi-Fi.