How to Fix Android Phone Not Showing Up on PC?

Are you having trouble connecting your Android phone to your computer? This might occur for a variety of reasons, including an improper connection mode or a lack of compatible drivers. Your PC may be unable to recognize your device due to even the smallest problems.

If you are unsure of the cause of this issue, try each of the following solutions one at a time. Try each of the tips until you find the one that fixes your phone's inability to connect to your Mac or PC.

Verify Your Phone's USB Connection Mode (Windows/Mac)

When connecting your Android device to your computer, there are numerous connectivity options available. Every mode serves a distinct function, and some may prevent your phone from displaying on your computer. Your phone may be charging by default and not be able to connect to your PC.

Changing your device's connection mode can help your PC identify it. To do that, follow these steps:

• Use a USB cord to link your PC and phone.
• When you pull down the notification bar, the current connection mode should be displayed in an Android system entry.
• To access the USB Preferences screen, tap the connection mode item.
• Choose "Transferring files" (the option may have a different label on your phone, such as "File transfer").

After doing this, your phone might show up in File Explorer (for Windows) or Finder (for Mac) as a storage drive. You can now begin transferring files to and from your device. If it does not help, try a USB 3.0 driver download, which might help fix the issue.

Update Your Computer's MTP USB Drivers (Windows)

If you want to utilize your phone as a media device on your PC, you must enable MTP mode on your phone. Installing and updating MTP drivers on your Windows computer is necessary for this.

Those drivers are already installed on the majority of machines. If they are old, you may quickly update them using the Device Manager.

• Use a USB cord to connect your mobile device to your PC.
• To open Device Manager, press Windows + X.
• To enlarge Portable Devices, double-click on it. Locate your Android device, then select Update driver from the menu that appears.
• To find drivers, select Browse my computer.
• Click. Allow me to select from a list of my computer's available drivers.
• Choose MTP USB Device, then press Next.

After updating the drivers, your phone should function as a media device.

Reinstall Android Device Driver (Windows)

The Android Device Driver is another driver you may need to check in the Device Manager. The device driver makes sure your phone can communicate with your computer, in contrast to the MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) driver, which manages media storage. Your phone may not display on your computer if the driver is outdated.

It's normally not necessary to update the device driver if you've successfully updated the MTP driver (as indicated above). However, if the MTP update fails, consider reinstalling the device driver first.

Prior to uninstalling the driver, your phone must be connected to your computer via USB. Even if your phone does not connect, it should be displayed to the system. Additionally, your computer must have a functional Internet connection.

• Locate your smart phone in the list when you launch Device Manager. Usually, it falls under Portable Devices.
• Instead of updating the MTP driver, right-click on your phone's name and choose Uninstall Device.
• Turn off your phone and restart your computer.

Windows needs to recognize your phone and install the most recent device drivers when you reconnect them.

Switch Your USB Port And Cable (Mac/Windows)

If you've tried all of the above and the problem persists, it's possible that the USB port or cord you're using is broken or flawed. This will stop your gadget from being recognized by your computer.

Fortunately, most PCs have more than one USB port. Try connecting your phone to a different port on your computer. Additionally, try connecting with an alternative USB cable to see if it helps your computer identify your device.

Conclusion

At first, it may appear that your computer will never identify the device. But if you follow the above steps, you should be able to attach your phone to your computer and transfer files between the two devices.

Remember that you can move files from your laptop or PC to your phone or vice versa. If you're having difficulties with that, some of the tips above will help.