Change the USB connection mode on your Galaxy phone or tablet

Starting with One UI 8.0, the default USB connection mode on Galaxy devices is set to "Charging phone only." This change ensures efficient charging but may affect connectivity with your PC or vehicle for tasks like file transfer or Android Auto. Learn how to change the USB connection mode to "Transferring files / Android Auto" for seamless functionality.
A Galaxy S26 Ultra on a wooden table plugged into a USB cable showing notifications.
A Galaxy S26 Ultra on a wooden table plugged into a USB cable showing notifications.

Change the USB connection mode on your Galaxy phone or tablet

Change the USB connection mode

  1. Pull down the Quick panel by swiping from the top of the screen.
  2. Tap the USB for charging phone notification.
    A Galaxy S26 Ultra screen showing a notification panel with the USB for charging phone option highlighted in blue.
  3. Tap again to select other USB options.
  4. In the USB settings menu, select Transferring files / Android Auto mode.
    A Galaxy S26 Ultra screen showing the Use USB for menu with the Transferring files and Android Auto option highlighted in blue.

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