How to Fix Galaxy S9 Not Recognizing on My Computer

The premium Android device market is always incomplete with the Galaxy S series from Samsung. The latest devices in the premium device series from Samsung, the Galaxy S9, and S9 Plus are finally unveiled by Samsung. The new devices are identical to the previous Galaxy S8 series with some minor upgrades. But still, a lot of expectations are revolving these two new flagships from Samsung. Both the devices have started appearing on retail shelves around the globe. This is the biggest sword Samsung has to fight the 2018 year of competition in the smartphone market. In this guide, you will learn to fix Galaxy S9 not recognizing on my computer issue.

Samsung has added a 5.8-inch display for Galaxy S9, while S9 Plus gets a 6.2-inch display. S9 gets a 4 GB RAM, while S9 Plus gets a better 6 GB RAM. The rear camera of both devices is also different with a dual camera setup of 2 sensors each of 12 MP on S9 Plus, while a single 12 MP sensor is provided with the S9. Both devices get the latest Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 845 SoC. An internal storage of 64 GB is available for both devices and can be expanded up to 400GB. A 3000 mAh battery for S9 and a 3500 mAh battery for S9 Plus is provided.

How to Fix Galaxy S9 Not Recognizing on My Computer

Steps to Fix Galaxy S9 Not Recognizing on My Computer

Smartphones are standalone gadgets which are powerful enough to do tasks on their own. But there will come various situations where you have to connect these devices with PC. But a lot of smartphones have an issue with connecting devices to the computer. Here are some ways to fix Galaxy S9 not recognizing on my computer.

Check USB cable

In many cases, the issue will be caused by a damaged USB cable. So try using a different cable, but make sure only an original compatible cable is used.

Install updated Samsung USB drivers

The latest compatible USB drivers must be installed on your PC to ensure a proper connection between the device and PC. So make sure you have the latest compatible version of USB drivers installed on your PC. You can find the latest Samsung USB drivers here.

Hard reset

  1. Power off the device
  2. Press and hold volume up button, Bixby button and power button
  3. When the screen with No commands message shows up tap on the screen
  4. Use volume keys to highlight wipe data/factory reset and use the power button to select it
  5. Confirm by selecting yes option

I hope this guide was useful in understanding the How to Fix Galaxy S9 doesn’t recognize on my computer. If any queries or feedback, please leave a comment below.

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Comments

  1. This is a very good tip especially to those fresh to the blogosphere. Short but very precise info… Many thanks for sharing this one. A must read post!

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