How to Fix Android Mobile Connection Problem with Your Computer

Connecting your Android mobile to your computer can sometimes be tricky, especially if it’s your first attempt.

Often you need extra steps if you are backing up data, performing recovery operations using third party software or ADB tool from your PC.

But no need to worry. By following easy steps mentioned below, you can get it working quickly.

Step 1: Enable USB Debugging on Your Android Device

Before connecting your Android phone to computer, you must ensure that “USB Debugging” is enabled.

If not already done, please follow detailed article below
How to Enable USB Debugging on Android Mobile Device

Step 2: Allow USB Debugging Prompt

When you connect your Android device to your PC for the first time with USB Debugging enabled, a prompt will appear on your phone’s screen as shown below.

Tap on “Allow” or “Yes” to authorize your computer to access your device.

If you accidentally declined this prompt, disconnect and reconnect the USB cable, and the prompt should appear again.

Step 3: Ensure Your Mobile Device is Unlocked

If your device is in Locked state (showing lock screen) then ADB or other softwares cannot access it.

So check your phone and unlock it by entering your PIN, password, or pattern.
Once unlocked, if any further USB Debugging prompt appears, approve it.

Step 4: Verify the Connection using ADB

After connecting your mobile, you can verify using ADB (Android Debug Bridge) tool.
This tool is already present in your software installation location or you can download it from SDK Platform Tools.

Now in CMD prompt, run command “adb devices” as shown in screenshot below.

• If you see “device” (beside mobile serial_no) that means your Android mobile device is successfully connected.
• If you see “unauthorized”, your device is detected, but you’ve not yet authorized your computer. Check your mobile screen for authorization prompts.
• If no device ids are shown, check your cable connection, use a different USB port, or try a different cable to rule out hardware issues.

Step 5: Reconnect Your Android Device

If your device still doesn’t connect successfully then try reconnecting it.

• Disconnect the USB cable from your phone and computer.
• Wait a few seconds.
• Reconnect the cable firmly on both ends.
• Check Steps 2 & 3 to unlock & allow any prompts.
• Finally, verify by running the command “adb devices” as shown in Step 4.

After a successful connection, you can now use the ADB tool or other third-party softwares to perform advanced tasks and manage your Android mobile device efficiently.