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Samsung Galaxy A42 5G - Move Media Files to / from Computer

Here's how to transfer pictures, videos or music files between your Galaxy A42 5G and a computer.
Only unprotected video / music files can be transferred using this method.
  1. Connect the device to a computer using the supplied USB cable.
  2. If prompted to allow access to your data, tap
    Allow
    .
    1. If necessary, touch and hold the
      Status bar
       (at the top) then drag to the bottom.
      The image below is an example.
      Notifications screen
    2. From the list of notifications, locate then tap the USB option (e.g., USB charging, USB for image transfer, etc.).
      If necessary, tap the notification to expand it.
    3. Select
      Transferring files
      .
      Selected when a blue dot is present.
  3. From your computer, open File Explorer or Windows Explorer.
    Using the computer keyboard, press the
    Windows+E
     (Windows key logo+E)
    keys
    .
    Alternatively, right-click
    Start
     then click 'Open Windows Explorer' or 'File Explorer'.
  4. Using File Explorer or Windows Explorer, navigate:
    Galaxy A42 5G
    Phone
    .
    Galaxy A42 5G is listed under the 'Devices and drives' section of 'This PC'.
    Device name reflects your device model (e.g., Galaxy A42 5G) or its customized name.
  5. Utilize the computer to copy media files between the appropriate folder on the device and the desired location on the computer's hard drive.
    Some folders that may contain files on the device include:
    • DCIM\Camera
    • Download
    • Movies
    • Pictures
    • Music
  6. When finished, disconnect the USB cable from the computer.
For an alternate media management solution, check out Verizon Cloud.