How to Configure the USB Connection on Your Samsung Galaxy Tab S
A computer recognizes the Galaxy Tab’s USB connection in one of two ways: MTP or PTP. Between the two, the MTP method is better for transferring files. To ensure that your Tab is configured for that type of connection, follow these directions:
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Connect the tablet to a computer.
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Choose the USB notification.
The USB notification icon is easily recognizable.
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Ensure that Media Device (MTP) is selected.
If not, choose that option.
Following these steps may fix the problem of a computer not recognizing the tablet.
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The USB notification appears when the tablet is connected to a computer.
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A Macintosh may recognize your Galaxy Tab only when it’s configured with the Media Device USB setting.
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MTP stands for Media Transfer Protocol. When this option is set, the computer sees the tablet’s storage as if it were a media card or a thumb drive.
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PTP stands for Picture Transfer Protocol. When this option is chosen, the computer believes the tablet to be a digital camera and it treats storage as if it held film and videos. This setting is usually not necessary.
