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8. Try a different cable.

Wed Jul 4, 2018, 01:07 PM

Jul 2018

Some cables are power only and do not have data lines. These cables will never let the phone connect as a device.

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Need some help with my Android phone (won't connect to PC) (updated 7/8/18) [View all] krispos42 Jul 2018 OP

Is there another computer you can try the phone and cord on? n/t PoliticAverse Jul 2018 #3

My old one. It didn't work this time. krispos42 Jul 2018 #5

Try a different cable. LakeSuperiorView Jul 2018 #8

The hell??? krispos42 Jul 2018 #10

Well, that's not it either krispos42 Jul 2018 #13

Check the USB connection on the phone. ManiacJoe Jul 2018 #12

No, it's set property to MTP protocol krispos42 Jul 2018 #14

Alas, this phone doesn't have the LG AirDrive feature on it krispos42 Jul 2018 #15