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jrs1871's avatar
jrs1871
Explorer
Jun 07, 2013

transfer pictures from cell phone to laptop

With my previous cell phone, when I wanted to transfer pics from my cell phone gallery to my laptop I just plugged the cell phone into my USB port. My windows picture manager would allow me to transfer the pics. I upgraded to a Samsung Galaxy S3 and this process doesn't work.

I have looked through my cell phone settings and have checked the Verizon online support and haven't found a solution. I looked through various apps that might do the trick but I don't want to download an app if it is not necessary. Am I missing something or do I need to download an app. If I need to download an app for this, which is the best one?
  • joe_b_'s avatar
    joe_b_
    Explorer II
    Jun 08, 2013
    I like to use Picasa with my cell phone cabled to my PC. Once Picasa "sees' my cell phone I click the "import" button in the upper left corner of the Picasa screen.
  • BarneyS's avatar
    BarneyS
    Explorer III
    Jun 08, 2013
    jrs1871 wrote:
    Thanks for the replies. I will check out the Samsung update and drop box. I do have the SD card but need to look for the adapter to plug into my PC. For Davydd, I am using a windows 7 pro PC. I realize it does not do some of the things that the iPhone MacBook pro will do but the MacBook doesn't do what I need for business applications. Different strokes for different folks.

    Just Google "micro SD card adapter"
    One possibility

    Another possitility. This one, the micro SD plugs into the slot in the SD card.

    Third possiblity.
    Barney
  • wcjeep's avatar
    wcjeep
    Explorer
    Jun 08, 2013
    Wife and my Samsung S3 has no problem connecting with Win7 and Win8.
  • bucky's avatar
    bucky
    Explorer II
    Jun 08, 2013
    Mini USB cord and loaded straight from my S3, although it loaded both the backup file and the camera file before I realized it.
  • jrs1871's avatar
    jrs1871
    Explorer
    Jun 09, 2013
    Bucky, that is the way I did it with my other phone but my S3 wouldn't work that way. I still don't know why. I did go to Wally World and bought a SD card reader that fits in the USB port. When we get back from our trip, I will go by Verizon and see if they can figure it out. I also can't scroll my pic gallery on the phone so there is a problem somewhere. Most everything did transfer with the SD reader so I accomplished what I reallly wanted to do, just not how I wanted to do it.
  • qtla9111's avatar
    qtla9111
    Nomad
    Jun 09, 2013
    Go Dogs wrote:
    Well, everyone might laugh. I just send my cell phone pictures to my e-mail address. My phone is an older model.


    You have probably brought great relief to many by posting this. I know it has to me. All the manuals in the world, internet searches and yours makes the best sense. Thanks
  • StaJs's avatar
    StaJs
    Explorer
    Jun 09, 2013
    steadfastrock wrote:
    rvjames wrote:
    If you have an Android phone. AirDroid is a neat alternative.

    Yes, airdroid is the best solution we have found. It is fast and user friendly.

    I use Airdroid all the time. It's great. Check it out HERE.
  • PLR67's avatar
    PLR67
    Explorer
    Jun 10, 2013
    If you want the Samsung Version use Samsung Kies here is the link. Just intall this on your PC or Mac plug in your phone and you are good to go. I use AIrdroid over wifi but this maybe easier for you.
    http://www.samsung.com/ca/support/usefulsoftware/KIES/JSP
  • Supreme_Oppress's avatar
    Supreme_Oppress
    Explorer
    Jun 10, 2013
    When I plug my phone in, a USB symbol appears at the top of the phone. If I drag down the menu, it says USB connected - Select to copy files to/from computer. If I tap on it, I get a screen with a "turn on USB storage" button. Select, then select again from pop-up window. The phone then connects to the computer and works like a mass storage device. (Takes about a second total)


    Samsung Galaxy S2X

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