Samsung GALAXY S8 User Manual page 23

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 Memory Card.
Avoid removing the SD card while transferring data.
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Data exchange may use the methods outlined in the following bullets:
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Transferring media files: Transfer files between your phone and PC such as pictures,
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videos, and music.
Transferring images: Transfer picture and video files between your phone and PC.
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Connecting MIDI devices: Connect to MIDI-compatible devices.
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Charging: Charge your device using a USB cable.
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Transfer Files Between the Phone and a Computer
1. Connect your phone to your computer using the supplied USB/charging cable.
Insert the smaller 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 need
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to remove the USB cable from the charging head to access it.
2. Pull down the status bar to display the notification panel. You will see either Transferring
media files via USB, Transferring images via USB, Connecting MIDI devices via USB,
or Charging via USB.
For most transfers, you will want to use Transferring media files via USB.
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To change the option, tap it in the notification panel to open the Use USB for window, and
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then tap the desired option.
3. On your computer, navigate to the detected device (such as through the My Computer menu)
and open it.
4. If available, select a drive (Card for SD card, Phone for internal phone storage).
5. Select a folder (for example, Music for songs and albums) and copy files to it from your
computer.
6. When you are done, disconnect your phone from your computer.
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