All Samsung Galaxy Phones: How To Transfer Photos & Videos to Windows PC

In this video, I will show you how to transfer photos and videos from your Samsung smartphone to your windows pc computer or laptop. With this powerful and fast method you can transfer files from samsung to computer easily.
This works on all Samsung galaxy smartphones such as S23 Ultra, Fold 4, Flip 4, S22 Ultra, S21 Ultra, Note 20 Ultra, S20 Ultra, A71, A51, A72 and many more. Works on One UI 3.1, 3.0 and 2.5.
Let's dive in.
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[@scubabecky]

I really, really appreciate how clear and concise you are! You are so easy to follow and understand. So many 'how-to videos' move so fast, and use really technical language in a way that makes it impossible to follow and understand. Thank you, thank you!

[@AJ-vj6iv]

Thanks for explaining everything at a nomal conversation pace. this is very important especially when it comes to using terms that many of us hear them for the 1st time, awesome video. ty

[@janamua]

Finally, I found the ANSWER that I've been looking for since ages.... Thank you!!!

[@fpevdm9758]

This is a good method that I used for a long time before discovering Samsung Flow, which performs the same task wirelessly, which is more convenient. If someone does not know the latter method you might want to make video on it.

[@suedyer1608]

A big thank you - I hadn't been able to access my emails on my phone as they wouldn't sinc due to a lack of storage. I've now downloaded them, deleted loads from my phone and solved my storage issues.

[@HARDCORESKELETORN]

Oh my god thank you so much for this. Trying the "photos" app kept causing a "device is unreachable" error, where as this process was much more painless and actually easier! Excellent video, you're great at explaining things.

[@magnyton6327]

Thank you for the video helpful tips. I do advise, though, that you UNMOUNT the phone first before removing the physical cable connection. It's the safest way. I've damaged my memory card in the past, and it has become unreadable and useless memory. UNMOUNT can be found in MY FILES on the phone or, if connected to the computer, can be found at the bottom of the screen task bar. Happy Easter.

[@RussellLewis5042]

I have found that unmounting is only necessary for SD cards or Thumb Drives. I do make sure the DCIM folder is closed on the phone to ensure there is nothing to be corrupted in the event of electron gods playing havoc on the device.

[@draganmilutinovic1881]

Great video but for cable transfer. My request is please give us a video for the simplest switching without cable, via wifi (and bluetooth if that makes sense). Greeting.

[@mariannesuesli5680]

Possible with Windows Nearby Share, download to PC

[@draganmilutinovic1881]

@@mariannesuesli5680 just a little specific clarification

[@keithharrison1453]

Also handy to copy the DCIM over to Windows, where it is often much easier to organise and sort things, such as backing up where needed on the PC. Then copy the updated Folders inside of the Windows DCIM back over to the DCIM on the Mobile (delete any already there if everything is safe over on the PC such as in more than one Hard Drive), and then Mobile is sorted out much faster than doing it all on the small screen. Also good to create a new Folder for the Mobile with specific images, such as, say, X-Rays or Medical Images, if you want to show those quickly without hunting for them in amongst many others.

[@rangstafied]

hi. sorry if this has already been mentioned but when i plug my phone in (exactly as you did) it just charges my phone. please help

[@jasminesuri3690]

Same

[@omarjimenez4603]

Same, I hope someone can help

[@davadvoula1608]

Guys, go to system and click on serial number i think 7 times, the you will unlock developer setting. You can find them in settings, when you click on „more", but depends on what phone you have. Then go to developer setrings, and find option „usb debuging", and turn it on. When youre done, scroll down and select „Default USB configuration", and select „file transfer". And i think it should be working. Hope it helped :D

[@stinkysoap2393]

tysm it worked

[@rangstafied]

@@martinrochejocquelein1772 huh??

[@garydean777]

Thank you very much. My PC was loading all the pics as soon as I plugged in the phone & then cutting out with a message that said 'This device is unreachable' then instructing me to unplug & plug back in but then the same thing would happen. Going by your suggested route gave me the access I needed. Much appreciated.

[@JonesysJourney]

I have a Samsung Galaxy S20, a Microsoft Surface Pro 7, & I'm running Windows 11. I am using a C to C cable & my phone does not appear when I plug it in. I followed your steps precisely. Any advise?

[@Joyce-xe6zk]

Thanks so much 🙏❤❤❤ I was really struggling to transfer photos from the phone to the laptop ❤❤❤

[@chrisp.3478]

Thank you for the very informative video. However I find it much easier and faster to transfer pics, videos, music etc between devices thru bluetooth. No cable needed for that and it's pretty darn quick. I've been doing it this way for years.

[@JIM-fj2dy]

Saki you are the very best. I have a Samsung S22 Ultra and I never knew this. Thank you so much.

[@deloreseickholtz9822]

Thank you so much!! You made it really easy to follow.

[@MeeLoNengStudio]

Why my S23 is showing as empty when I connected the phone to the pc when in fact there are videos and photos on my phone?

[@nunesandrew4198]

Same here! Mine just charges, the my other friend says it connects but it's empty folders! Samsung you have pissed me off, p60 pro here I come

[@John70965]

Easy to follow instructions. Easy to understand what you are saying. Problem is that I don't want to take up too much of the memory on my computer. Does the computer have enough memory for this? Can I transfer the whole folder to my flash drive? Or do I have to drag them one at a time?

[@JimMcIntyre13]

Thanks for this interesting video which I found very useful. By the way the Atlas map wallpaper on your PC is incredible! Can you please let me know how I can download it? Many thanks again! Jim

[@yazminvanegas4819]

Great job! The instrunctions are very clear. Thanks a lot.

[@shalabhd]

Thanks . But can u show how to do this wireless. From galaxy to windows

[@shalabhd]

Must needed

[@gustavomrosas4758]

Thank you for the video really helped me a lot.

[@mullahjames]

Nearby Share. Cables are so backwardness.

[@princedawudrabah6202]

A very enlightening videos thank you👍🏾💯

[@TheJhonz1]

Saki what is the name of the wallpaper your using? Thanks J

[@TheJhonz1]

Thanks for the Wallpaper app...

[@kwiksand30]

Really Saki? Your big reveal was how to use File Explorer? "Ring, ring. Yes, Saki? It's 1997 calling. Good to hear from you. We've been waiting..."

[@philclay9051]

I found it very helpful

[@reidiosi1306]

very helpful thank you man

[@BeadingBee62]

Wow, such a great tutorial. I think I might even be able to do it (I'm so old school-🤣🤪). I'm going to try right now. Thanks so much!!! ❤

[@siberiusstuph]

Can you do the Opposite with a Similar Method?

[@Aivlyss]

Great video!!! You're a great presenter!! I've done this many times, but suddenly my phone won't give me the screen that says "allow access to phone data". I can't see my phone in the device folder either. It still worked a couple of months ago. I figure my s21 ultra has partially given up its ghost :(

[@nilakshiyadav1992]

it start charging what should i do please help

[@rickyoung8489]

I have never had much success when copying pictures this way. When there are a lot of them this always crashes mid transfer and becomes a nightmare to find out what has been copied. Folder (album) by folder is the safer way to transfer using this method in my experience.

[@TegegneworkTilahun-t5f]

Thank you u just saved the day bro 😅

[@gemmablundell2752]

Thank you so much, such a clear step by step, i managed it, despite my terrible computer skills 😂

[@harleyrider4949]

I fked around with onedrive for over an hour , even installed on my samsung 9 plus - photos will not load onto my windows 10 super Lenovo laptop - but your solution worked super easy and I thankyou for your time brother

[@virginiaford9917]

Thank GOD, that I found someone, who slowed down, and took the time to explains, what to do. Because, I'm not Tech Savvy, in this Computer World. So, I Pray, I do you justice, from your Knowledgeable Information...❤😊

[@Richardoz99]

Yes i agree with comment, excellent video. Clear speaking voice, at normal conversation speed. Not rushed.

[@patsyfoister684]

THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART! I had 42 vacation pictures on an older phone that I had also used on a trip to the UK last year and could not get them transferred. You saved them! THANK YOU!!!

[@markvolpe2305]

Using Link to Window will also allow you to copy and paste your photos, but I would copy them in a separate folder instead of the homescreen and you'll have to copy them 1 by 1.

[@mariannesuesli5680]

This only works ifyou keep your pics/vids in the DCMI folder

[@DrDarp]

Can only copy from phone not put in phone

[@RussellLewis5042]

​@@DrDarp not true, i copy stuff to my phone all the time.

[@bbbblauterer]

Omg thank you! I wonder, can you tell me how you would get rid of duplicate pics/ videos from having used a handful of different clouds and in turn I uploaded these clouds to my laptop. Now I have 3 x the amount of photos.? Any ideas? I wish I just did this

[@harrysynnott2379]

Excellent. Thank you. Cheers, Harry.

[@maggimix2]

Thanks my man 🤗🤗🤗

[@None-w5p]

Good video, thanks! You (and several other similar videos) mention that right after the USB connection is made THE FIRST TIME, a pop-up appears providing transfer options (transferring pics or videos, etc.). This did occur on my Samsung Z Flip 5, but I have changed some setting (or settings), and the pop-up no longer shows up. I can do it as your video shows, but it WAS simpler before I changed settings incorrectly. Can you direct me to a solution?

[@jilforever1]

I LOVE you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I’ve been struggle for 3 days trying to do one picture at a time. Thank you! So easy. Wow. Thanks.

[@smartchannelabhilash5991]

Well explained

[@jazzyjazbtw]

We really milking for content now lmfao

[@Nbbad82]

It doesn't recognize my phone this way and I can't find the settings to allow transfer of files

[@NegreteVideoFilm]

I'm having the same problem. Been using this method for years, sudeenly my Samsung S9 is not recognized by any of my PC laptops. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[@testforall555]

Thank you very much but still whatsapp make the bulky size in storage and very annoying browsing its pictures and videos to your pc to free soem storage and the situation worsen when you already was transferring all your previous backup data from another mobile and when using dual messenger.

[@granjmy]

Excellent tutorial. Thanks!

[@josywhatafriendwehaveinjes3634]

Hi I can't get transfer or anything to pop up on my when connected the USB cable

[@marygee3981]

😂❤thanks!!!!! 😊 you have no idea how many tutorials I tried. Wonderful, simple, clear.

[@codycarson5066]

So, im still having an issue. I have a photo album that doesn't pop up. I have a bit over 2k of photos and videos that won't show when on the computer. Any help?

[@GregTheCarpenter-pw5yj]

Thank you so much for making the video, helped me to transfer my photos.

[@xerxes8632]

Yeah a total lie. That's not how it worked with me. Your phone does not just show up, and all you have to do is click on it. It is long process involving setting up an account with Microsoft, downloading apps, and giving multiple programs access to your phone, and PC. You have something else going on (most likely apps on the phone, and PC) that you are NOT showing in the the video. Why don't do a video showing the real way to connect to a PC.

[@kraken_754]

Can u do a video or if there is one send the link

[@paulaj2829]

Another brilliant explanation video for the older generation to understand & use.🙃🙂

[@terryputnam5124]

I like your way of teaching. Now I have to find the compatible cable to do the transfer of files

[@JtotheRizzo]

Thanks for this video! I've been trying to copy my photos and videos from my phone to a USB-C flash drive plugged in directly into my phone abut when I try to play the video from Windows, it says the codec is missing then only the audio plays and shows a black screen on the video. Frustrating

[@lindacrooks4143]

Thank you so much. I have watched other videos and tried several times, but your explanation is th only one that worked. You have saved my sanity. 😅 😎👍

[@mrcleanisin]

Is there a special type USB wire? Some only have 4 contacts.

[@optimisticIntrovert]

Hey man, do you use buttons daily or do you prefer navigation gestures?

[@RocknRollkat]

Excellent presentation, thank you ! Bill P.

[@vanzim81]

I expected wirelessly

[@MyWorldclips]

my windows 10 does not receognize my S23 Ultra and does not show it on the file explorer, what should I do

[@winwinwin282828]

i think many are interested in doing it wirelessly....fast. :D

[@cut--]

I don't see any of the prompts on my win11 PC to my zfold4. This is like the 5th video and none of them have helped.

[@mikemangaser7437]

Hi Kevin, thanks for this video Best Way to transfer Files between all my devices.. So easy and great... Anyway it also a great help for me how to tranfer Apple Book files that can be read to my Android or PC... Hope you can help me in this.. Thanks Kevin!

[@VIP854]

I keep getting all kinds of errors and this is the 5th or so phone I've done this on but my S20 is being a pain. Computer says things like "The requested value cannot be determined." or "The device is unreachable." when it's not.

[@rickhill9285]

Sorry but does not work on my S22 Ultra.. plug in the USB C and no prompt on the phone to allow or not allow, etc. Nothing. I have set up Link to Windows and can connect but don't see any video files. Only photo files show up. Confused. Thanks Used a USB C to USB C and it seems to connect but stuck on reading phone once I select DCIM. thanks

[@distributioncontrol3175]

Cara yang kuno. You can used apps Samsung flow move or send this your memory from your device to pc any other

[@andrewpm2]

Huh? Just download Samsung Flow on both devices. Connect via Wifi/LAN and then choose files and send. Done. No cables needed.

[@richk3c]

Old great, I have a new Samsung galaxy and its a USB-C on both ends and I don't have USB-C connector on my computer. It is a problem when you only have USB-A on the PC. lol

[@mylovesongs2429]

My phone is an old one. SO is my pc. 2 years ago, i used Samsung Smart Switch and successfully transferred stuff from my phone to my PC. Today, i cannot. I don't know why. Please let me know how to do it. It no longer connects.

[@aminali5061]

Thnkz man thinks alot

[@cowgirlfroggy]

Thanks! I needed this tutorial!

[@LEAVEtheLIGHTon]

didnt work for me,my laptop charged the phone but didnt recognize the phone under the file explorer,any help please thanks???

[@71richiem]

Saki on this method will it also copy/move what's on the "Secure File"? thanks.

[@StopWatch_de]

its not ok. i cant see nothing. my pc / laptop dont have "C", only normal USB. Samsung S24 ULTRA is very bad

[@lindalewis8503]

I just get a message on my computer that says it can't do it try again. NOTHING EVER WORKS FOR ME ON THE COMPUTER.

[@AngeliecZenith]

That won't do for copying in large file like 100g files from phone to pc copying

[@thailander5572]

my PC (win7) cant see my phone (Galaxy A15) at all when plug in cable, only go for charging and no any notification comes up. the cable is one end type C and other end type A

[@dawnmills5567]

I thought I got it but it seems like I've lost some of my photos. 😢 Can't get it,I give up 😭. Don't know what to do now!!!🤷🏾‍♀️

[@sempei58]

i have a samsung s10 and i use whatsapp to take pictures and videos. I also made a folder in the gallery and transferred all whatsapp videos to that folder. But when i connect my phone to pc that particular folder does not show up on my pc. Actually, anything to do with whatsaapp does not show on pc

[@adriankarpenkopf716]

When I do this my computer keeps reconnecting to the phone in the middle of the copying process (it closes de open folder and show the device) and interrupts the copying. Is there a way to avoid this from happening?

[@dennissam1979]

Any idea why my s23 doesnt show all the photos when connected to laptop? It has more than 4k photos in camera folder but only showing 700 when connected to the laptop

[@kashishyadav5817]

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[@susiemcdevitt1095]

I keep getting a pop up that says "The system cannot find the specified file" I get about 1/4 of the photos to download before this happens. Any suggestions please.

[@mazibyk]

Is it also possible to move the "Favorites" folder created by the phone in this way? Which is actually a folder on my phone that collects the photos I've tagged with a heart?

[@Web3WondersUS]

You gave me everything step by step - thank you! As a new content creator, needed this!

[@TheJessierb]

Thanks. Very clear and helpful!

[@imadamnichols792]

Name that amazingly long monitor. We know it's Samsung but... what model?

[@constancelowery9479]

you did not explain how to go to the folder and get the drop down box with options in it. Am I supposed to right click? what?

[@batticha462]

My pc and laptop doesn't recognize my s23, and I get no message to allow access to phone data !? May I have to set some thing in my phone ?. Thanks in advance.

[@drivewaynats3696]

Problem remains for me. When i go to albums page and plug in my phone i dont get the pop up 'allow access to phone data' at all.

[@LOLO-lm7pr]

Phone is not recognized my biggest issue and have tried ALL USB ports

[@chrisb3976]

And all this time ive been emailing the pics to myself and I just take the pics and save to folders lol.

[@andreiaandreia9459]

how to transfer photos from my adroid to my computer using blutooth and wifi?

[@neilspiring1498]

Love your background pic , any chance you point link to that background

[@eileenmcintyre8632]

My computer has ceased to recognise my phone. It used to work like you show but not any more.

[@kingoftheroast]

I have connected my S9 phone to my laptop, but on my file explorer/myPC, when I click on my phone file, it says there are no files. Nothing at all. I have photos I want to import onto my laptop. Why is nothing from my phone, showing up on my laptop?

[@ashishdewanjee7436]

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