Connecting to PC to Browse - G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Wow, I would think this would be easy (coming from a Nexus 5), I just plugged in the N5 via USB to my Windows 7 machine and boom, I could browse the phone. Now, trying to do this with my G3, I have installed Windows drivers and nothing. I plug the phone in and nothing happens other than a pop up on the phone saying it is charging slowly. I've searched the LG site and Google and found references to MTP and having 3 options when connecting the phone to the PC but I get none of those options and cannot find an MTP option in settings. All I can find is a Connect to PC which tells me to use LG PC Suite. I really don't want to install some other software. I just want to browse the phone and copy files over. Is this not possible with the G3?

Switch usb ports. Set up usb connection as MTP.

Huh? As mentioned, I don't get any options to select MTP. Drivers installed, various USB ports tried, nothing happens other than a slow charging pop up.
Edit: Seems the system at work for some reason does not see the device properly. Just tried at home on my PC and it's fine. Bizarre.

If it's a work PC, it is possible your system admin disabled MTP completely. Because, you know... security and stuff.

try going on your phone while it is plugged into the pc

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USB Connection problems w Windows 7

Anyone else have troubles connecting via usb with windows 7. I enabled developer options and turned on and off usb debugging. Tried a few different sets of usb drivers from LG and still can't get it to show up in windows explorer. It makes the usb BEEP when connected and doesn't show any errors in Device manager but just won't show up to browse files. Any ideas? BTW I have a GS5 and HTC M8 and they boh connect to this same computer. Not the G3 though. Go figure.
xxtypeoxx said:
Anyone else have troubles connecting via usb with windows 7. I enabled developer options and turned on and off usb debugging. Tried a few different sets of usb drivers from LG and still can't get it to show up in windows explorer. It makes the usb BEEP when connected and doesn't show any errors in Device manager but just won't show up to browse files. Any ideas? BTW I have a GS5 and HTC M8 and they boh connect to this same computer. Not the G3 though. Go figure.
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http://www.theandroidsoul.com/download-lg-g3-drivers-windows-mac-usb-adb/
try these ones worked for me

Wont Connect to LG PC Suite

Hi guys,
I'm trying to connect to LG PC Suite but it wont see the phone, i don't know whether it has any thing to do with the connection setting. Because when i connect the phone and start up PC Suite it asks me to connect via the SUB option ''LG Software''. But i don't have this option, i only have 'Charge Phone, MTP or PTP options.
I have repeatedly tried the 'Install PC Programs' option from the phone but still no luck.
Any Ideas?
Make sure you have the correct LG Drivers installed on your computer:
http://www.mylgphones.com/download-and-install-the-usb-drivers-for-lg-g3-on-windows-and-mac.html
All drivers updated & Installed, PC Suite updated. Everything installed multiple times, different USB ports. Still no go. Any ideas?

USB charges but no data

Hi, my phone stopped being able to get a USB data connection. The port is physically intact and does not wiggle. I've tried two different Macs and one PC, different USB-A to -C cables (all verified by Benson Leung). Also toggled USB debug, MTP and PTP modes from Developer Options, rebooted phone and computer. When I plug the phone in, it only goes to Charging mode. Android File Transfer doesn't see it and 'adb devices' comes back empty. There is no notification offering me to select connection type. Did I miss anything or is it time to send it in? Thanks, Tony
What OS are you running on your Windows - checking your Device Manager under Control Panels - are all the Google / N5X drivers installed and working correctly before this ? Try uninstalling, reboot PC and re-install them - and, use different USB port to connect the cable (what kind of connections are you using ??)
Can you run ADB ?
Thanks I'm primarily using a Mac (10.10.5) but the PC was running Vista. It was a borrowed PC so I didn't install the drivers. I don't think it's a driver issue though since nothing shows up in device manager and the phone doesn't offer to switch out of charge-only mode. Also the same Mac worked previously.

Phone not recognized by computer

Hey so i have been having a big problem recently. my htc one m8 32 gb verizon version doesnt get recognized by my computer. ive tried different computers, ports, and cables. i even got a new charging port and installed it but nothing. when i plug my phone into my pc, nothing pops up. the phone only charges but no option to transfer files. htc sync says no phone connected. Also have usb debugging enabled but nothing. running on 6.0 marshmallow and any help would be nice. Thanks!
If you look at your notifications, there will be one you can't clear saying USB Charging this device. Click on the notification and change it to File Transfer.
Couple comments:
1) Try the genuine HTC cable that came with the phone. I've noticed that some 3rd party cables will only charge, and not connect by USB/MTP. I assume the pin layout on those particular cables is not exactly the same as what HTC uses.
I know you probably already tried this (HTC cable) but this may at least narrow down the variables.
2) Assuming a Windows PC, go to device manager, find the phone (hopefully, its listed) then select the option to manually select a driver. Then pick the generic driver for "Android MTP device" (or something like that, forget the exact name). If often have to do this to get my home PC to "see" my M8 by USB. Although my work laptop doesn't have this issue. Your results will vary depending on your exact PC configuration, it can be very confusing and frustrating!
m8 problem
First sorry for bad English.
My M8 is not recognized by my computer. I've tried extra ports, cables, drivers .. Windows 7 64 bit is computer, android 6 is on the phone. Only the phone detects it is connected to a computer and offers the options, mtp, ptp, charging ...
What can I do?
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My M8 is not recognized by my computer. I've tried extra ports, cables, drivers .. Windows 7 64 bit is computer, android 6 is on the phone. Only the phone detects it is connected to a computer and offers the options, mtp, ptp, charging ...
What can I do?
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I don't see what the problem is. The PC recognizes the phone. Are you trying to access a function such as fastboot or adb, that is not working? You never say in your post what the problem is.

USB error PLEASE HELP!

USB will not function with my OnePlus 3, I've loaded drivers and still no avail.
templarsniper said:
USB will not function with my OnePlus 3, I've loaded drivers and still no avail.
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As regards the attaching of files, you have to have a minimum number of posts to be able to do that.
As regards the USB, be a little more specific like what you are trying to do, which ROM you are running, whether you are rooted, what happens when you connect the phone to PC etc which will enable the members to help you.
There could be several reasons for this, but lets start with the basics.
Have you tried a different cable?
Have you selected File Transfer (MTP) from usb options?
kenboyles72 said:
There could be several reasons for this, but lets start with the basics.
Have you tried a different cable?
Have you selected File Transfer (MTP) from usb options?
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I get a windows sound like its connecting then in the bottom right where the time is next to that is a root sign then I get a pop up saying exactly.....The last USB device you connected to this computer malfunctioned and Windows does not recognize it. Recommendation.. Try reconnecting the device. If Windows still does not recognize it, your device may not be working properly. When I go to the Device Manager/Control Panel it doesnt do anything. I've tried to add adb to the path but maybe added it to wrong path now it won't come on. If there is a work around maybe to re-add to right path. Device Manager was fine before I added adb and added path as per internet search. Device Manager before would say something like error 39. I've tried MTP that doesn't get it to open up either.
TNSMANI said:
As regards the attaching of files, you have to have a minimum number of posts to be able to do that.
As regards the USB, be a little more specific like what you are trying to do, which ROM you are running, whether you are rooted, what happens when you connect the phone to PC etc which will enable the members to help you.
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I cant even root for the life of me now, Im on 8.0, I'm trying to just root the phone and to start the computer has to recognize it I understand but it won't, with my Oneplus 2 was fine,(I'm thinking maybe phone doesnt have the drivers built in to the file system, you know when you plug in and turn on MTP it shows the drivers app for Windows?) the only thing it errors plugging in.
I get a windows sound like its connecting then in the bottom right where the time is next to that is a root sign then I get a pop up saying exactly.....The last USB device you connected to this computer malfunctioned and Windows does not recognize it. Recommendation.. Try reconnecting the device. If Windows still does not recognize it, your device may not be working properly. When I go to the Device Manager/Control Panel it doesnt do anything. I've tried to add adb to the path but maybe added it to wrong path now it won't come on. If there is a work around maybe to re-add to right path. Device Manager was fine before I added adb and added path as per internet search. Device Manager before would say something like error 39. I've tried MTP that doesn't get it to open up either.
On my son's pc running windows 10, I didn't have any issues connecting my OP3 to it and viewing files, nor did I have to install any drivers, same for Windows 7.
Hook phone to pc via usb cable.
Pull down notification bar and select "File Transfer" from usb options or go to Settings and search USB and select USB Preferences > File Transfer.
Browse phone from Window's file manager.
If still having issues, you can try and install Oneplus USB drivers, reboot pc and see if the phone can be recognized.
Oneplus USB drivers:
https://app.box.com/s/u47rur40qm5efly6pz41rbhagu5qvc80
Fixed USB problem
kenboyles72 said:
On my son's pc running windows 10, I didn't have any issues connecting my OP3 to it and viewing files, nor did I have to install any drivers, same for Windows 7.
Hook phone to pc via usb cable.
Pull down notification bar and select "File Transfer" from usb options or go to Settings and search USB and select USB Preferences > File Transfer.
Browse phone from Window's file manager.
If still having issues, you can try and install Oneplus USB drivers, reboot pc and see if the phone can be recognized.
Oneplus USB drivers:
https://app.box.com/s/u47rur40qm5efly6pz41rbhagu5qvc80
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For some reason it's working now don't know what the problem was or even if it was something I did. Either way it's fixed.
templarsniper said:
For some reason it's working now don't know what the problem was or even if it was something I did. Either way it's fixed.
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If you are running Win 10, you will have to disable driver signing before the correct drivers are installed. May be that was your issue.

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