Connect Samsung Galaxy S8 to the PC - how it works

To connect the Samsung Galaxy S8 to the PC, you only need a suitable USB cable.
At the beginning, switch on the PC and wait until it has completely started up.
Now connect the Samsung Galaxy S8 to a free USB port on the PC using the USB cable.
Now open the workstation on the PC. There is now a folder with all the files on the smartphone.
If the smartphone is not recognized, it often helps to install backup and transfer software from Samsung on the computer. You can use Smart Switch, for example.

Connect the Galaxy S8 to the PC via WLAN

Another alternative to connecting the phone to the computer is the WLAN.
To do this, install the AirDroid app on your phone.
With the app you can control the smartphone remotely via PC and easily transfer pictures, music, videos and other files.
After the download, you can create an account with an email address and a freely selectable password.
To connect your smartphone to the computer after registration, you must also download the program for the PC and then log in there with your login data.
You can now easily move data back and forth using drag & drop.

In the next practical tip, we will show you the best tips and tricks for the Samsung Galaxy S8.