There are basically two ways to transfer files between PC
and Android phone – via USB or via WiFi. USB transfer enabled out of the box,
you don’t require to do anything. However, there are sometime you really wish
to disable USB transfer or need to enable it when someone else disable it for
your discomfort.
Enabling/Disabling USB transfer is very easy, just follow the
below guide.
How to Enable/Disable USB Transfer on Android Devices
1.
Press Menu key in your home screen
and then tap on Settings option.
2.
A list of available options jump in front of
you. Locate and tap on Applications option.
3.
A few Applications related options will
be shown in your screen. Navigate and tap on Development option.
4.
You will see 3 options in front of you – USB
debugging, Stay awake and Allow mock locations. Every option comes with a
check box. Tap on checkbox and it will turn into green (means activated). Make
sure USB debugging is turned on when you want USB transfer else
tap on it to deactivate the function.
Hope this small guide help you to solve some trick. We will
talk on more about USB Data Transfer and Wi-Fi Data Transfer in our next
articles.
If your device is running on Android 4.0 ICS or higher
then got to: Settings –> Developer options and then check USB
debugging.
If your device is running on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean or
higher then you first require to enable that developer options menu
before doing anything. To enable developer options go to: Settings –>
About device and then tap on Build Number seven times repeatedly. Once you
press it 5 times it gives you a quick note: “Press it two more times to be a
developer!”. And, after tapping 7 times you will see ‘You are now a developer’
message. After that access developer options from setting and enable or disable
USB debugging.