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How do I enable USB mass storage on my Samsung?

How do I enable USB mass storage on my Samsung?

To set the Samsung Galaxy S2 to USB Mass Storage (MSC) mode, go into “Settings > Applications > Development” and enable “USB debugging”. Then drag the status bar down and tap on “USB connected”. The “USB connected” screen with the large green Android icon will appear. Tap on “Connect USB storage”.

What does mass storage mode mean?

Mass storage mode is a feature on Android smartphones and BlackBerrys that enables devices as a removable drive when connected to a computer. The phone can then be connected to a computer using the USB data cable so that the machine can read the device and its SD card as temporary drives.

How do I change my storage settings on Galaxy S4?

Open a web page any page will do. Then press the button beside d home key to bring up settings. Select settings which will bring you to privacy and all then below content. Select content and near the end you will see default storage, press it and it will change to sd as your storage.

Can you enable USB mass storage on Galaxy S4?

Yes, you can enable USB mass storage on Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-I9500, GT-I9505, SGH-I747M, SGH-M919 and SGH-I337) now. Thanks to SG USB Mass Storage Enabler. Just like SGS3 Easy UMS application, it supports external micro SD card as USB mass storage only (can’t mount internal storage).

What kind of storage does Samsung Galaxy S4 have?

One of the good feature of Samsung’s Galaxy series phones including Galaxy S4 is that they support microSD cards, which means you can expand your storage using the SD card slot in case you end up with limited storage on your device.

Is there an app for USB mass storage?

USB Mass Storage Enabler is a freeware app for your Galaxy devices which allows you to export your microSD card over USB as a Mass Storage device. The app was originally made for Samsung Galaxy S3, but works on many other Galaxy phones including Galaxy S4.

Can a Samsung Galaxy S4 be connected to a computer?

Your Samsung Galaxy S4 is now connected to your computer. The device’s internal storage will appear on your computer as an external drive. If you also have a microSD card installed, this will show up as a second external drive. Plenty other web ressources I’ve found on my search simply state: that’s not possible without rooting.

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Ruth Doyle