If you are encountering the problem of your Samsung S10 device not been recognized by your PC, then we have a list of some helpful tips that will help you out.
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Check the basics
When connected to a PC, your S10 will show up a few USB options so it knows how to actually handle the new connection. You should be able to access these options by swiping down the notification bar from the top and then clicking on the Android System. There will be two sections that should appear to you.
In the next section, you will see USB options such as:
- USB Tethering
- Transferring files
- MIDI
- Charging phone only
- Transferring images
If there are no issues between the two phones, all of these options should be available. However, if there are no signals at all that your computer is reading or trying to detect your Galaxy S10, that can be an absolutely different situation and even more troubleshooting may be needed.
Use official Samsung cable
You need to make sure that the cable you’re using is an official cable and not any other Type-C USB cables. Some other cable may not actually work out well on your Galaxy S10 while others may actually work, or will totally fail. But for you to be on the safer sides then you need to ensure that you use the USB cable that came with the phone. If you can’t locate the official cable, then ensure that the one you’re using is verified to work properly.
Does it charge?
The cable you’re using, does it charge your phone or not? If your Samsung S10 is not recognized by your computer but keeps on charging when your USB is connected to your system, that can mean that there’s a problem with your driver. To be able to address this problem, ensure that your PC runs the latest OS version.
Clean the charging port
On the last step, try to clear the charging port regularly to wipe off your Samsung S10 from every dust that might have stored up on your Samsung port, there are chances that the port may be preventing the PC from having a solid connection to your computer. Check the port in a well-lighted environment and determine whether the problem is from the charging port.
That’s it on How to fix your Samsung S10 if it is not recognized by PC. If for any reason you still experience the problem contact Samsung help service.
