Connectivity
The following topics address your phone's connectivity options, including USB file transfer and
tethering, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and more.
Transfer Files between Your Phone and a
Computer
You can use the supplied USB connector to connect your phone directly to your computer and
transfer music, pictures, and other content files.
For example, if you have a music album stored on your computer that you want to listen to on your
phone with any of the music apps, just attach your phone to the computer and copy the files to the
music folder.
File Transfer Tips
If you want to save data to an SD card on your phone, make sure the SD card is installed and
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active. See SD Card.
Avoid removing the battery or SD card while transferring data.
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Data exchange may use the methods outlined in the following table:
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Method
Media Device (MTP)
Camera (PTP)
Mount SD Card
Transfer Files between the Phone and a Computer
1. Connect your phone to your computer using the supplied USB/charging cable.
Insert the larger end of the cable to the charger/accessory jack at the bottom of the phone.
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Insert the USB end of the cable into an available USB port on your computer. You may
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need to remove the USB cable from the charging head to access it.
2. When
appears in the notifications area, drag the status bar down to display the notifications
window.
3. You will see either Connected as a media device (MTP) or Connected as a camera (PTP).
The files on your phone can now be accessed via your computer.
For most transfers, you'll want to use Connected as a media device.
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To change the option, touch it in the notifications window to open Connected as a media
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device, and then touch the desired option.
Connectivity
Transfer files between your phone and PC such as pictures, videos, and music.
Transfer picture and video files between your phone and PC.
Transfer media files in the SD card on computer.
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