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My Samsung tab S6 lite is not recognizing my USB flash drive as a store device but as a charging device

(Topic created: 08-09-2023 06:26 AM)
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grifo89
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I'm trying to connect my external SSD disk to my tablet but the tablet is not recognizing the disk as a storage device but as charging device and is not allowing changing the settings on the USB connection menu. It's quite disappointing that it happens with a brand I used to trust.

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bill-e
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Try Settings->Developer Options->Default USB Configuration->Transferring Files

To turn on Developer Options go to Settings->About Phone->Software Information->tap "Build Number" 7  or 8 times and the option will be enabled. 

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Bill
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Galaxy Fold 6 512g(VZW), Galaxy Book (original, VZW), Tab S8 Ultra, Tab S4, Galaxy Watch7Ultra(VZW),Galaxy Watch6Classic 47mm(VZW), M8 Smart Monitor, NEO 55" QN90D TV, Buds Pro

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bill-e
Cosmic Samsung Care Ambassador
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Try Settings->Developer Options->Default USB Configuration->Transferring Files

To turn on Developer Options go to Settings->About Phone->Software Information->tap "Build Number" 7  or 8 times and the option will be enabled. 

** If my response helps, please click on Like (Heart). If I resolved your issue also please click on Accept as a Solution so that others can benefit.

Bill
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Galaxy Fold 6 512g(VZW), Galaxy Book (original, VZW), Tab S8 Ultra, Tab S4, Galaxy Watch7Ultra(VZW),Galaxy Watch6Classic 47mm(VZW), M8 Smart Monitor, NEO 55" QN90D TV, Buds Pro