How to Change the Default Android USB Connection to File Transfer Mode, Picture Transfer Mode, etc.
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- Опубликовано: 9 июн 2024
- By default, Android is set to Charging Mode when it detects a USB cable has been plugged in but we can change this to default to MTP Mode, PTP Mode, MIDI, or USB Tethering.
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Video Description
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When you plug in a USB cable to a modern Android smartphone, you'll likely get a notification to inform you that your device is currently in Charging Mode. If you want to transfer files from the smartphone over to your PC using that USB cable, you'll need to tap the notification to bring up a USB Preferences option.
This is a security measure Google has put in place for Android that helps to prevent malicious users from plugging the device in and transferring your accessible data to them. However, I understand that these extra steps can add up over time and in some instances it may be favorable to just default the device to File Transfer Mode (aka MTP or Media Transfer Protocol). Or maybe you want it to default to the Picture Transfer Protocol mode (aka PTP).
Either way, in this video I want to show you how to set the default USB Preference on Android to either MTP, PTP, MIDI, or USB Tethering Mode.
to start, we first need to enable the hidden developer mode settings menu.
I've shown how to do this before so if you have never done this on your smartphone or tablet then check the video description and I'll include a link to a tutorial so that you'll be caught up with me here.
Now, once you have enabled that hidden developer options menu, we can then start to scroll through all of those options
we're actually looking for the networking section which is almost half way through the list.
be on the lookout for an option called "Default USB Configuration" and tap it.
If you're on a Samsung device you'll see a toggle next to this option
this needs to be enabled if you want that new default option to work
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Step by Step Tutorial
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1. Intro [00:00]
2. Enable Developer Mode [01:45]
3. Locate the "Default USB Configuration" option [02:42]
4. Then select MTP File Transfer Protocol as default [03:25]
5. Or select PTP Picture Transfer Protocol [03:52]
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My stupid A71 won't go on transfer even tho it's the default setting. Still saying battery charging and if i select it, it goes to battery options. I hate this phone with a passion !
Did you solve it
I also have the a71 and mine also won't work
OnePlus 11 - same problem - defaults to charging mode.
Thank you so much! I have been looking for a way to fix my data transfer problem for a very long time. I put it off for months because I simply could not find a solution. My phone wouldn't charge at all before, but when I fixed that in the USB settings, I couldn't then get my phone to transfer data unless I restarted my phone while connected to my PC. This solved the issue! My phone now connects to my PC for data transfer and my phone is charging fast again. What's more is I found a lot of useful features in developer mode like "mobile data always active" mode and pointer location data. I'm testing out some other options too like disabling absolute volume.
that's great to hear! thanks for taking the time to share your experience with this issue
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Thanks - helped me switch to file transfer mode on my broken screen
that's awesome (not about your broken screen!). I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment about it
Thanks!! Your instructions were easy to follow and worked great on my Motorola Stylus G.
happy to be able to help :)
I struggled to download photos from my new moto13 phone, and couldn't get through the Motorola customer service. Your videos helped to resolve the issue. Thank you so much for the videos.
you're very welcome :)
Okay, on my Samsung, it was always throwing up an Allow/Deny dialog, which is a nuisance, and following your steps I managed to turn on developer mode and set the default USB behavior to transfer files, but it still throws up that same dialog. If I just plug in the phone without looking at it, the PC sees the phone but when I open it, it doesn't show the internal unless I unplug and replug the cable and manually answer Allow to the dialog if I can catch it in time (it goes away if you're not careful). Still looking for a way to have it automatically show up in Windows Explorer when I plug it in.
bro thank you - as someone who downloads/ torrent a lot it was making me crazy to " switch the usb mode " every time !
agreed! I have this set up on the galaxy s20 I use to record these videos and it's been so much of a time saver
Android A12 Samsung - I found the Default USB Setting under the Developer Options. The options I see are the same as in this video except I don't have the choice for "No Data Transfer" nor is there any type of "toggle" to turn on or off to execute the command. I have it set to "Transferring Files" and there is still no change. The computer does not recognize the phone as connected. I tried all the other options on that screen - USB Tethering, MIDI, Transferring Images or Charging Phone Only. Nothing makes a difference however the phone is actually charging while connected to the USB. Any suggestions? Thank you!
My LG Stylo 3 Android 7 won't change from Charging mode to File Transfer Protocol mode in Developer Options Mode. It's like the device driver file has been turned off or deleted. And I have already tried the restore the phone to factory settings. That, too, doesn't work. Is there a QUE like book for the Android OS? The ins and outs of the OS. I haven't found anything so far. I want to know if the OS has drivers? I want to know where they're at? What software editor does it take to change them? Is there a Android Registry similar to Windows Registry? If so how do you gain access to it to make changes? And what is the very best Rooting app for Android phones? So far none has worked.
Hi, I have changed default USB configuration to transfer images and transfer files too, still I do not get any notification or pop up when i plug any usb cable, it just charges the phone. Using andriod 11 and Samsung A30, pls help
you're a lifesaver
I sometimes forget to tap "usb controlled by this device" when I charge my phone and find the battery almost drained later
good thing my charger is also a powerbank so I could just carry it with me and charge my phone when I go out
thanks for the video!
you're very welcome. I've forgotten that quite a few times myself lol
THANK YOU SO MUCH BRO!!!
I Kinda Forgot that And Was Looking Everywhere in My Mobile... Lol You Made It Simple and Easy Again!!!
I can link, switch the default setting, and transfer files between the device but it doesn't allow me to swap the setting for what controls the device (This Device or Connected Device
Thanks for this video! Easy to follow video instructions. It worked perfectly!
Thank you! That was driving me crazy!
Developer mode? Who would have thought. You saved my day! Now I can transfer files again. Thank you!
I have a S 21+ can't find it.
@@scoobstopb Gotta watch his other video on how to enable developer mode then it's right there like he says.
@@scoobstopb were you able to figure this out yet?
What is the difference between MIDI mode and File Transfer mode? Which one will give me the best speed if I copy and paste files from my PC to my phone via USB Type-C cable?
i cant open the USB controlled by opiton. neither one is available - connected or this device and i cant click on it to change it. i moved it from no data to file transfer but i still dont get the option to transfer my files from chromebook to android phone.i need to access USB controled by.
Hey thanks for you video. I have a weird one though...I am able to use my Xbox one controller on my android a32. I use the remote play option on the Xbox app. All the buttons work on my controller when I remote in. My Xbox one is at home and I can turn it on with my phone plug in amicro USB to thunderbolt for my phone and play a game. The only button that isn't responding is the R stick.. which is navigation or looking around... how can I get this button to respond? The controller works perfect at home. I hope you can help..
Thank you so much. I wish you the best of luck in the coming year.
that's very kind of you :) you're quite welcome
@@ExplainingAndroid I use to have a (BLU G90 PRO ANDROID 10 phone) I just got a (BLU MAX ANDORID 11 PHONE) I use my phone to connect USB c to HDMI/ HDTv and the old phone I put in ptp mode and as soon as I plugged my USB in and the HDMI into TV my phone would pop up so I can watch movies but with my new BLU G91 MAX I set it to ptp mode and when I plug the USB c in it forces back to just charging and won't let me put it back in ptp mode do you happen to know why please sorry your the only video I see that you responded to recent questions and even my mom's phone is android 7 and hers works in ptp mode it's only the (BLU G91 MAX ANDROID 11) keeps getting forced back to no data transfer mode no matter what I do is there anyway to force USB debugging in ptp mode please respond
I dont have a pc but i use my phone to download series to put it on a usb flash watch on tv. But after a while it just switched to usb controlled by connected device and not connected device. So now i cant access the usb anymore.
Ive already tried using others usb drives and restarted the phone but nothing please help
Thank you. I had the opposite issue where my Samsung A52 always defaults to transferring files - maybe they've been listening to most people's preferences :) - but I mostly connect to the laptop when need charging only. Developer mode worked beautifully!
that's great to hear! samusng does like to change/experiment with different defaults like this. thanks for taking the time to let us all know it could be different on a Samsung phone :)
I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 2022 version. I CANNOT get it to open any menu at all when plugging into my PC. I followed the steps here, and nothing pops up on the tablet or the PC. I just need to move one of my kids gave saves and having to go through the back door to the android/data but the darn tablet won't even let me view my files on PC.... Can you help? Running Android 12.
Thank you! This has been driving me nuts!
you're quite welcome :)
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Big thumbs up for getting rid of the annoying default charge only option.
thanks for clear and concise video
you're very welcome. thanks for leaving a comment :)
Thanks so much. This was driving me crazy. Once this is complete, should developer mode be put back off? Or will that put the settings back to factory default?
turning developer mode off will disable all changes you made in that menu. like a quick reset, so to speak
@@ExplainingAndroid Thank you!
Big Thanks for this!
I just got Sony 1 v phone and the file transfer speeds via the usb c to Windows 10 Pc is painfully slow. Anyone know why? Same cable I used on my Galaxy Note 8 previously and it wasn't this slow. Please help!
by default my samsung note 10 was on file transfer mode until i saw this. thx fo the help
that's great to hear :) you're quite welcome
Brilliant - thanks so much!
thanks for the comment and feedback! I appreciate knowing when these videos are still able to help people :)
if i plug out the usb cable, than it is automatically switch back to charge only for default.
Do you know how I can switch to file transfer mode via usb keyboard only? My 4a5g's screen is dead/black
are you able to get output video to a monitor?
Mine says it can't switch. I was looking for the link you mentioned about developer mode to see if that would work but I don't see it.
have you been able to enable developer mode yet?
My c type earphones won't connect and the charging notification shows. Do i switch to midi?
I literally scrolled through the developer settings 20+ times and couldn't find the setting for this. You'd think they would put with with the rest of the USB settings near the top of the list, but nooooooo! It's hidden in-between a bunch of Wi-Fi settings and random stuff near the bottom. 🤦♂Thanks for pointing it out!
Incredible!!! Thank you so much!
you're welcome :) I like seeing these videos help so many people (thanks for leaving this comment)
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@@ExplainingAndroid you have a gift of explaining things clearly, to the point and with results that even a 64 year old grandma can understand. you saved my years of pics and videos.
@@MsCooltoni you're too kind. my inspiration for doing content like this (explained in the way that I do) came from me helping my mother figure out things like DVD players and other computer stuff
she helped me understand the need of breaking things down into a step by step process while making as few assumptions as possible
I'm happy to see my content has been so helpful for you :)
Although developer mode is on, my phone is stucked to connected device and can not be changed to This device . All the following settings are greyed out. Pls help 😣
I cannot switch USB controlled by from This Device to Connected Device, how to fix that?
Great video! Do you know what happens if u put it to no data transfer and for example have to flash a new rom bc of some bootloop or any reason? I know that mtp mode can be toggled on via twrp but what happens if there is just a black screen and twrp can't be accessed?
this setting is only for when you're booted into Android. so it won't prevent anything while you're in twrp, or recovery mode, or download/bootloader mode
@@ExplainingAndroid ok thx so much, always wondered that!
thanks, this is ridiculous that this does not show up in the regular settings, I didn't get there the same way you did, but it took awhile to find it. well your video is 2 yrs old, but I've been using android since it's inception and never new or seen this menu list. For yrs I just plugged in and it worked no problem. Probably has to do with fast charging but it should have come up when initialy setting it up. Oh well not a problem for me anymore. Thanks again
YOOOOO THANK U SO MUCH. I HAVE A ONE PLUS NORD200 5G AND JUST GOT THAT ANDROID 12 UPDATE AND WHEN I GO TO TRANSFER THRU USB LIKE USUAL I GOT NOTHING. I STARTED PANICKING LIKE I THOUGHT MY PHONE JACK WAS BROKEN. I TRIED TO RESTART MY LAPTOP. MY PHONE. TRIED 3 DIF CHARGERS. AND NOTHING. WENT TO GOOGLE ND RUclips FOR HELP. THANK YOU SO SO MUCH FOR UR HELP AND CUREING MY ANXIETY. I WAS SO SAD WHEN I THOUGHT I COULDNT TRANSFER ANYMORE. STEP BY STEP EVERYTHING WORKED PERFECTLY
you're welcome :)
I did the instructions as on the video but still says charging even when i switched to file transfer s23
Very helpfull, thank you
Is there an option to password protect the MTP access?
thank man, i love you
thank you. Worked on samsung a12
that's awesome to hear! thanks for letting us all know
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Fun fact on my A8, it's the other way around. I was pulling my hair out when the device connected to my PC every time, even when I didn't want it to. As it turns out, the default was set to file transfer. And that option sticks even if I disable developer mode afterward.
that's interesting. thanks for sharing this information :)
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i don't get that notification. what do i do?
My newest phone running Android 12 W/8gb mems and skipping installing AOS13. Here's my problem the developer mode when I selecting USB Configuration the box appears then quickly disappear.
I constantly have to click it and tried to hold it with my finger when it pops up. How to fix this?
what is AOS13?
@@ExplainingAndroid Android Operating System 13.
i'm having the same issue, did you find how to fix it or some more info?
Does not work on RCA Delta Pro 2 Android 10 os. Stated couldnt switch, selections greyed out
I wish I could help but I don't own that phone so I can't test it
Would have been helpful and saved time to explain how to get in developer mode without having to go to another video
There's no default usb configuration on the setting even though i'm already on develop options
which phone are you using?
Hello, My phone is the G7 ThinQ, It keeps asking me to change my USB options, I am trying to charge my phone yet it keeps switching back to USB transfers. My charger doesnt work anymore, If you have a solution or know a situation that happended similar.
the phone should charge even when it's set to usb transfers
Im truing to charge my phone from powerbank but it says that it couldnt switch to "this device" so i vant vharge my phone, please help:(
Thank you!!!!!👍
hi i have a question , is it possible to connect the phone t pc t trasfer files with usb without charging the phone ?
you can't with a setting like this. but if you had root access you could use an app like 'battery charge limit' to prevent the phone from being charged (it would be a manual toggle you enable/disable in the app)
@@ExplainingAndroid and would that harm the phone?
@@algerianboy2634 limiting the charge function with that app will not harm the phone. it's just a hidden software option that the app unlocks
@@ExplainingAndroid I have the opposite issue, I want to use my usb c hub so I can use a mouse and keyboard with my tablet aswell as charging it, but when I plug in my charger it just won't charge, I tried going in the settings to change it to "charge up device only" but every time I enable it, it just disabled again
II have set it to file transfer/android auto from the developer options menu... But I still get a prompt every time I connect my phone to USB with the same 3 options and I have to still choose 'file transfer/android auto' in order to access the folder.
Am I doing something wrong here?
Same behavior in my Honor x7a
My phone keeps making me change back. So it won't charge unless I pull down the options and select "this device". So it doesn't charge automatically.
which phone are you having this issue with?
Does it still charge when you have it defaulted to the file transfer mode?
yes, it will still accept a charge
My phone goes automatically into file transferring mode even tho it's plugged into the wall, when all i want is for it to charge.
What if the options don't appear when plugged into USB? It's still working on one identical phone but not the other.
do you happen to have an app installed that is automatically dismissing that notification?
which phone/version of Android are you using?
@@ExplainingAndroid I just installed a security camera and the app to go with it--on the phone with the nonworking USB file transfer feature. Moto 5G 2023
very helpful!
I appreciate the kind words :)
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Hey thanks ma boy
This option outright refuses to work. Moreover my phone defaults to charging mode randomly when i already set it to file transfer mode. But all i see on the internet is guides like this for people unable to read.
which phone/android version are you running?
@@ExplainingAndroid OPPO A1k on android 9
I took a nap in the middle of this video...
Thank for making me go watch more videos
thank you
Thanks!!
very welcome
every time i disconnect it goes back to charge mode
Can't get this to work on my Samsung Flip 3.
What if i dont have the system option
How can I stop my phone charging devices? It won't let me tick it off
I use this app (requires root) to stop my devices from charging past a certain percentage - ruclips.net/video/LW80shNiwFs/видео.html
you'll need root to make a phone stop charging (when it's plugged into a computer)
Mine is a A03s. It's defaulted to the file transfer. I want to switch the default to charging only.
Yesterday I'm not sure what happened but all the charging option's greyed out so now it's stuck on file transfer, I can't change it.
I went to the Settings App as seen in your video, as well as the regular settings, but I don't see the System anywhere.
I just recently got this phone and am still learning about it.
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@@ExplainingAndroid
Sadly I can't. My spending is too tight. I saved up for my new phone over the course of a few month's, was expecting my old phone to die at anytime but thankfully it lasted as long as it did.
Thank you for replying. I wasn't expecting it. Normally if I don't get a response within 24 hours then I don't get one. Normally that is.
I couldn't figure out why my s10 kept going straight to charge mode when i connected it to my laptop. Turns out I was using a cable that wasn't designed for data transfer (i guess) and switched to a different usb cable and it worked!!
that's interesting to hear, thanks for sharing! I'll try to keep this in mind if someone else runs into a similar issue
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Is audio sorce not an option anymore?
I don't think so
Please how to choose this device ❤
I turn this on and still do not get any USB options when I connect to PC!
that's strange. which phone/tablet are you using? which OS/version is installed on your PC?
@@ExplainingAndroid ok, I figured it out. It was the cable. Not sure why they just can't make these cables all the same! Thanks!
@@ExplainingAndroid it doesnt work with my phone as well. i changed to usb file transfer but every time when i plug my phone to PC it is automatically in charging mode. where did i miss? i use oneplus 9rt running oxygen OS 13.
Can not find the developer mode in my settings. I even searched it. I have Motorola g7
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I did find it click on build number 7 times to become a developer than you can find developer option
@@randibryan8915 that's great to hear! thanks for letting us know you were able to find it
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But after changing the default settings to ptp it still would not let me switch it to this device. It only change to PTP under connected device
change your USB & go with the flow.....
does not work on android a01
I didn't find anything like those options on my phone.
which phone do you have?
Saaaame!!! I have a note 10 +
I can't switch it the other way so that my phone is in control
Default USB configuration is different than USB preferences
No such settings on my Samsung Tracfone.
which version of Android is it running?
My Android phone keep switching back to reverse changing
which phone?
My Android phone is now starting to just show "Charging via USB" and no longer gives an option for USB file transfer. S21 Ultra, G998USQS5CVCGA. Any idea on how to fix?
I've been having this problem the last couple of months. Note 20 Ultra. I can no longer transfer files of any kind to a thumb drive or external drive. It also will no longer let me use my USB-C Microphone because it wants to charge. It's a static mic powered by the phone and nothing wireless or bluetooth.
Same. I cannot transfer files now. Been trying for an hour, and all Windows offers is phone link but that barely works for small files
search default usb configuration in developers mode
@Nathnael N where is this developer mode I can't find it 😭😭
@@yashvikular8703 in settings find BUILD NUMBER and tap it multiple times, it will appear afterwards
I don't have any notification. Notifications were bothering me for so long with news and things I didn't want that I turned them off completely, and I don't know how to turn them back on. I think I will end up buying something less smart, so far I have only hated my Android.
I can't use it outside, either I don't see what's on display if it's nice, or it won't react to touch if it's not nice. Alarm clock never worked, only during testing, not during morning. And now I can't get data inside. But I have beaten Stockfish and it is on the phone, and I don't want to lose the proof that I did.
I don't have any of those options to click on. I can't empty my phone. So fed up.
none of this works. my wifes similar phone connects to pc my won´t, just charges.
Nonsense. I have a galaxy s21 and I have none of these options. Not a single one.
You should have been a hand model.
My A15 5G hates me...
why do you say that?
You are live safer
you're too kind. I appreciate you taking time to leave the comment and I'm happy to see that the video was able to help you :)
All of these useless videos saying the same thing and not a one works, I want it to transfer files, The option IS ALREADY selected IJUST CANT CHANGE IT TOO... THE DEVICE, Any ACTUAL help would be appreciated yall.
John 15:10
Please speak more slowly. That wasn't slow enough.
no fucking use
Why is that
TYSVM!