It’s no surprise that your Samsung Galaxy phone has a USB port, but you probably only use it for one thing: charging. However, you might be surprised to know that the USB-C port on the phone can do more than that. Here are six tools you may or may not know about.
Easily transfer files and photos to a computer
There are many different ways to transfer content from your Galaxy phone to your computer, but the most straightforward, foolproof way is to simply install it. Your computer should immediately recognize your phone as a storage device, from where you can drag and drop to your heart’s content.
Move files and photos to the USB drive
But what if you want to skip the computer altogether? USB drives are similar to computers, but you can connect a USB drive directly to your Galaxy phone. With a simple USB-C to USB-A adapter or USB-C drive, you can download files, save documents, or watch movies directly from the drive. It’s perfect for when your phone’s storage is bursting fast.
You Don’t Need an SD Card to Install Physical Storage on Your Phone
In the past, on smartphones that looked very different, there were SD card slots for expanding the storage. That’s an old lost feature, but it’s still easy to use external storage with your iPhone or Android phone.
Transfer files and photos between phones
Speaking of direct connections, the two methods mentioned above can also be used to transfer files and photos between two phones. For example, maybe you and a friend both have lots of pictures from vacations together. Instead of slow uploading to the cloud or similar sharing applications, you can connect your phones directly with a USB-C to USB-C cable or swap in USB drives and transfer everything quickly.
Connect the peripherals
USB is not just about storage – it can turn your phone into a hub for all kinds of devices. Need to write a long email but hate the on-screen keyboard? Connect an active keyboard. Want to play an intense game? Connect the game controller. You can also connect a mouse for more accurate navigation. Android can detect all these devices and allow them to work as you would expect. It’s like turning your phone into a mini computer.
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Samsung
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Samsung Exynos 2500
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12GB
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256 or 512GB
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Charge your other devices
You probably use the USB port to charge your Galaxy phone, but this port can be used to charge other devices as well. Imagine your wireless earbuds or smartwatch running out of power and you’re nowhere near the outlet. If you have the right cable in your bag, you can connect it to your phone and use it effectively as a power bank, giving your other devices much-needed power. Of course, if you still need your phone to work, keep a close eye on how much juice you’re giving.
Turn your phone into a desktop computer with DeX
Finally, for the ultimate power user, there is Samsung DeX. This feature turns your Galaxy phone into a full desktop experience. Connect your phone to a monitor, keyboard and mouse, and a desktop-like interface will appear on the screen, allowing you to multitask with multiple windows, just like on a desktop. It’s a game-changer for productivity on the go.
Check out the possibilities!
While some of these things may seem obvious, not everyone thinks about phones the same way they think about computers. The USB port on a Galaxy phone is almost as versatile as a USB port on a computer if you know how to use it. Transferring files and photos is the main purpose, but you can do more than that. You’ll never know until you try!
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