The below steps will show you how to connect your smartphone to your PC, and where to find your photos on your device. You will then be able to move images to any folder on your PC.
It is very easy and fast, for example if you want to transfer a lot of pictures or just a big file. All you need is a computer with Windows or Mac, installed Samsung USB drivers and of course the USB cable. If your computer doesn’t have installed USB drivers for the Galaxy S6, just install the Samsung software called Smart Switch.
- Samsung Galaxy S® 6 / S® 6 edge - Move Pictures / Videos from Device This helps when you want to transfer or move your picture/video files between your device and a computer/PC. Only DRM free or unprotected video can be transferred via this method.
- Note: If your photos and videos are saved in Dropbox or SkyDrive, they will be automatically synced between your phone and your PC. Attach the USB cable.
- Apr 23, 2015 MobileGo for Samsung Galaxy S6 to backup photos from Galaxy S6 to computer in batch: MobileGo for Galaxy S6 Key Features.
- Jun 21, 2018 - Moving photos from an Android device to computer sounds like the simplest thing in the world. Unlike iOS, Android is a much more open.
- Cant transfer photos from Galaxy S6 to my computer. Discussion in 'Android Devices' started by photomuse. Login to photos.google.com on your PC, and download from your PC browser. The Samsung Galaxy S6 launched in 2015 as the company's flagship. It features a 5.1-inch screen with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of.
- This folder contains all images which you have taken with the camera of the Samsung Galaxy S6. Copy or moves them now by clicking once with the right mouse button on one or all the images and then select the corresponding operation. You know now, how to transfer pictures to your computer from the Samsung Galaxy S6.
This will show you how to move photos manually. However, depending on your model and operating system, there are also ways to automatically back up your photos so that you have peace of mind whatever happens.
If you are uploading your photos because you have a new device, Samsung's Smart Switch app can copy all your data, including photos, from your old device to your new one.
The Samsung Flow feature allows your device to securely log into your computer and transfer your data using Near Field Communication (NFC).
The Samsung Cloud feature on compatible devices also allows you to use your Samsung account to back up all your device data, including photos.
You can also use Dropbox to automatically upload your photos to your online Dropbox account as you take them.
How to manually back up your photos to your PC:
To make sure you are connected properly, swipe down from the top of the screen then tap on the connection that has appeared.
Your options will differ depending on your device. Tap an option that allows an MTP connection.
You'll now see your device available to view on your computer. Depending on the software you're running, you can see this by clicking on My Computer or going to Start>Computer
Note that if you save your photos to your SD card, they will be under DCIM in the SD folder and not the Phone one.
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Computer not detecting Samsung Galaxy S6. USB connection not working. Can’t transfer files or photos from Samsung S6 to PC. Samsung S6 Edge not detecting PC. Can’t connect Galaxy S6 to PC. Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge connected to PC but not detecting any files. Issue with transferring files from Samsung Galaxy S6 to computer using a USB cable.
Solution
If you’re having trouble connecting your Samsung Galaxy S6 to your computer to transfer files or photos, here are some steps you can try to resolve the issue:
- The first thing to try is to swap the USB cable. Some cables are only capable of charging your smartphone and won’t be able to transfer any files. It’s best to make sure you’re using the original cable when trying to connect your S6 to the PC.
- Verify if you can change the USB mode from your notification bar:
- Pull down your notification bar and see if you have the USB options icon
- Touch the USB options icon and select Media Device (MTP)
- Pull down your notification bar and see if you have the USB options icon
- If you do not have the USB options icon in your notification bar, try the following steps:
- Unplug the USB cable from the smartphone
- Power off your S6
- Wait 30 seconds
- Power it back on
- Plug the USB cable back to the smartphone and check to see if the USB options icon appears
- If the issue persists, try enabling USB Debugging in your settings:
- Go to Settings > About Phone
- Tap on Build number repeatedly until it says “You are now a developer”
- You will now be able to access Settings > Developer options
- Enable USB debugging
- Once USB debugging is enabled, restart your phone and try to connect it again
- If none of the options above worked, make sure the USB cable you have is able to transfer files and a different cable if necessary
How Do I Download Pictures From Samsung Galaxy S6 To My Computer
- If the issue persists after trying all the options above, you might want to consider trying a factory reset of your device. Click here for a step-by-step guide on how to backup and reset your Galaxy S6.