Connect Samsung Galaxy S7 to PC - how it works
If you want to connect your Samsung Galaxy S7 to the PC, you only need a USB cable and the appropriate software if required. We'll show you the options.
Samsung Galaxy S7: Connect smartphone to PC
- Simply connect your Samsung Galaxy S7 to the computer using a USB cable and wait a moment. The appropriate driver will be installed automatically.
- If you press the [Windows] and [E] keys simultaneously, the Explorer opens. Here you can select your smartphone and, among other things, access your pictures and videos.
Connect the Galaxy S7 to the PC using software and an app
- If the driver for the Galaxy S7 is not installed automatically, the free software Samsung Smart Switch will help. With this you can also create a backup of your Galaxy S7 on the PC.
- Another option is via the free AirDroid app. If you download the application on your S7, you will see a web address. Enter this in the browser on the PC and you will have access to your S7. Both devices must be in the same WLAN.
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