Problem connecting phone to computer

Something seems to be wrong with your windows installation, it does happen after a while, especially if there are some old drivers installed that are being activated by mistake. You don't need Kies to copy and move files, it should work with default generic windows drivers, just like any USB memory stick, nothing Samsung specific.

An alternative tor reinstalling your PC would be to use the external microSD card in the phone, move all files to it, remove the card from the phone and read it on the PC using a card reader. However, if there is a problem with your USB drivers, you might end up with the same problems as when connecting the phone directly.

Craig,
I actually did that about two days ago and forgot to update the thread. That was indeed the solution to transferring stuff between my phone and computer.
Thank you for your answer. Maybe others will read the thread and have the answer now if they face a similar situation.

There use to be a sticky, don't know what happened to it.

you need to install the drivers.
*note: i believe the samsung site finally has drivers, but i did not use them, so i cannot vouch for them*

to install the drivers:
set your phone to mass storage (i will assume you know how). then plug it into the pc.
*note: i have a port on my pc that only charges the phone. the rest will connect fully. try another port if needed*
your phone will automatically install drivers.
to disconnect, first do the unplug/eject function as you would any usb device. then on your phone, press the turn off usb button on the screen. finally, unplug.

repeat in media player.



after these two proceduces, you can leave it on 'ask upon connection' if you want.






*i bought my phone on the 2nd day of its release. its been over two months since i did a driver install. if i forgot a step or used a wrong phrase, someone feel free to correct it.