S22 not recognised over USB

[tmd63]

My S22 is not being recognised by windows when I plug it in.

[MorningBlunt]

You installed the drivers?

[tmd63]

All drivers were installed and I had USB connectivity before but lately the S22 fails.

[MorningBlunt]

Uninstall and reinstall. Try smartswitch.

[Scrumdidly]

Does it charge via PC?

Are you using the one it came with it another cable?

If it charges only you might need a different cable as there are charge only and data/charge cables. The charge only normally feel quite thin and the data feels most robust.

Failing check the windows device manager for an issue. In the windows search box on the task bar run device manager then press the enter key

Look at the usb devices and see if anything isn't working, you will see it easily. If needed right click the USB hubs/ devices and delete, then restart the laptop and see if USB hubs/ devices Installed.

[JAMES4578]

Some additional advice if other troubleshooting fails:

An idea to clear the cache and Data from USB storage.  To do this go to Settings-Apps- tap the 3 lines with the downward facing arrow to the right of Your Apps,toggle on show system Apps and select ok.   Go to  USB Settings- storage ,clear the cache/Data  and restart your Device.   

Now when connecting with computer see if this makes a difference.

[tmd63]

One thing of note: Although it is possible to put 255 devices on USB. Each PC port can only supply up to 500mA and most hard drives use 130mA each. My PC can only supply 200mA and I was trying to run 3 HD plus phone, Windows is stupid and shuts down all southbridge because of one fault!

[Members_P7jtot7]

Hi James, 

I followed your instructions, it worked 😊

Many Thanks

Phil ...

[JAMES4578]

Glad that you are sorted 👍

[ali2025]

Why doesn't any external USB work on my s22? i tried many different flash memories and USB, but It doesn't recognise any of them. What should I do?