The most common way to connect a Xiaomi smartphone to a computer is via USB. This function is used to transfer multimedia files, copy photos, and use the gadget as a flash drive. Xiaomi does not see the computer, xiaomi does not sync with the PC. Simply put, Xiaomi does not connect to a computer or laptop.
This can happen after updating your phone or changing xiaomi settings. How to make the PC appear in Xiaomi? The answer to this question is in the article.
Causes of problems
The main reason why the computer does not see the phone is not a problem with the computer, but the settings in the device. Along with this, the second most important are:
- “wrong” USB cable (non-original cable or damaged connector or wire);
- lack of drivers on the laptop to connect your phone model;
- system problems associated with a failure in the laptop or Xiaomi;
- incorrect choice of connection method (Xiaomi charges via USB, but cannot connect).
The Android application plays an important role here if the user has made an update. In new versions, Xiaomi does not see the computer due to data protection installed by the developers. But first things first. Let's move on to problem solving: what to do if the problem is a faulty cable.
The problem of connecting a gadget to a laptop is solved in the same way as on a personal computer.
Errors connecting a Xiaomi smartphone to a PC and eliminating them
Transferring music, photos, videos and games via a USB cable from a PC to a phone and back is a common operation for the user. Sometimes this function stops working - the smartphone does not connect to the computer or seems to be connected, but the device’s memory remains inaccessible. This article will help you understand the causes of the problem and tell you how to fix it.
The main reasons why Xiaomi does not connect to PC
There are 3 reasons why the computer does not see Xiaomi smartphones:
You can fix the problem using standard means and using third-party software.
Checking the usb cable
First, let’s determine whether the USB cable itself is working properly and whether there is any external damage on it. It happens that the connection connector to Xiaomi becomes clogged. In this case, you should carefully and carefully clean it with a needle, being careful not to damage the cables.
Another reason may be a defective cable that can only charge the device, but is not suitable for transferring files. In this case, there is only one way out: buy an original USB.
If the problem cannot be solved and the computer does not see Xiaomi, check that the PC connectors are working properly, just in case. You can select any other USB connector on the back or front panel of the computer. Sometimes a malfunction of the motherboard's south bridge can render all USB ports inoperable. There is only one way out - to repair or replace the computer motherboard.
The fourth reason why xiaomi does not see the computer may be a malfunction of the connector on the android. When water gets in or the smartphone falls, the gadget stops responding to connecting devices, and “glitches” begin.
In any case, you can try rebooting XIaomi. It also helps, according to user reviews, if you remove the battery from Xiaomi for a few minutes and hold it in your hands.
If you connect the gadget to the computer, and the “charging” mode is displayed on the display screen, you can transfer data between the laptop and Xiaomi. This is not due to a faulty cord, but to the smartphone settings.
So, when connecting Xiaomi to a computer, the following modes are possible:
- charger,
- MTP data transfer,
- camera mode.
If the computer does not see the Xiaomi phone via USB, but is charging, you need to go to the Xiaomi settings menu and in the window that appears, check the box next to the desired function: for example, MTP transfer.
Cable replacement
If you are sure that all drivers are installed on your computer and you can use various USB devices without problems, but when you connect Xiaomi to it, it does not see the phone, there is probably damage to the wire.
Externally it may be perfect, but inside one contact could come loose and it is no longer suitable for connection. At the same time, the smartphone battery can even be charged.
Take another wire, it is better if a smartphone has already been successfully connected through it before and check with it.
If the replacement does not give anything, we continue to troubleshoot.
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Download drivers
When we connect Xiaomi to a computer, automatic processes are launched. During normal operation of PC programs, the following autorun menu appears:
Autostart of a Xiaomi smartphone does not work in some cases. In this case, the gadget will not appear on the laptop. To manually install drivers on the laptop, you will need to download 2 files. One of them presents a program for Media Tek, the second Qualcomm. However, you can delve into the drivers for MIUI yourself, since the choice on the Internet is wide, and determine which one is best suited for your Xiaomi.
Important! When installing files on Windows 8 and 10, you will need to disable driver digital signature verification and restart the computer.
To automatically install drivers via the Internet, you need to run the command:
Start - Control Panel - System and Security - System - Device Manager - Portable Devices. The following window should appear, in which we click on the icon of your smartphone. To identify problems, why the computer does not see Xiaomi, you will need to click on the context menu and select the Properties tab. Then check if the device is working properly. If not, then deleting the connection and then reinstalling it may help.
If the problem persists and Xiaomi does not see the computer, you should download drivers via the Internet. Of the two items in the Properties tab, you will need to select automatic search for drivers for the device. If you choose manual installation, you will need to specify the path to the folder where the downloaded files are located. In our case, Media Tek and Qualcom. They are usually located in the Downloads folder. Special applications will help you establish a connection between Xiaomi and your PC. One of them: the MiPCSuite program. You can download it from the official website of the developer. By installing the program, the user gets the opportunity to synchronize the PC with Xiaomi: and use the function of transferring photos and files.
How to solve a problem
First, you must make sure that you are using a working cable for the connection. The easiest way is to charge your phone with the same cord. If the device is charging, then the problem is definitely not in the cable.
The second point that users often overlook is that the wrong connection type is selected. When a person connects a smartphone to a PC, a notification appears on the mobile device’s screen prompting them to choose one of several pairing types:
- charging only;
- cameras;
- media device and so on.
The default type is “Charge Only”. With this connection, a smartphone running Android OS simply receives energy from the computer. Check your pairing settings and select “Connect as media device” or “USB storage device”. Only in this case, the PC will see the Xiaomi Redmi 4 phone as a full-fledged storage medium.
If, when you connect your mobile device to your PC, nothing happens at all (the gadget doesn’t even charge), you need to check the functionality of the USB interface on your computer. For example, you can insert a USB flash drive or connect a mouse.
Problems of a physical nature (breakage of a cable or connector) can only be solved by replacing components. And in a situation where you choose the correct connection type (media device) and use working accessories, faulty drivers become the cause of the error.
As a rule, they are installed automatically the first time you pair your smartphone and PC. The software is loaded only when there is an Internet connection. If you do not connect to the network, the drivers will not be loaded. Therefore, it is recommended to check your Internet access.
You can check the functionality of the drivers as follows:
- Open Device Manager (Win+R and then enter devmgmt.msc).
- Find the MTP device or phone name in the list.
- Double-click with the left mouse button.
- Click "Update Driver".
- Select "USB MTP Device".
- Click "Next".
- Wait until the drivers are reinstalled.
If the smartphone is not displayed in the device manager, it makes sense to enable developer mode on the Android gadget:
- Open phone settings.
- Go to the “For Developers” section.
- Activate the function.
- Click "Default USB Configuration".
- Select the “File Transfer” value.
When none of the suggested tips help, the only way out is to reset your smartphone. This operation is performed if the device owner suspects that pairing is missing due to the presence of viruses.
To reset settings you need:
- Open settings.
- Go to the "Restore and reset" section.
- Click "Reset settings".
After completing the operation, all files will be deleted from the mobile device. To avoid losing important information, it is recommended to create a backup copy first.
Enable debugging mode
Sometimes the gadget refuses to interact with the PC due to the fault of the developers of new versions of Xiaomi Mi Max 2S, , 5A, 4x, etc. In this case, the root of the problem why Xiaomi does not see the computer lies in the firmware settings. If Xiaomi does not see the computer after the update, but before that everything worked, to solve the problem of connecting a smartphone, you should delve into the phone’s settings and enable access to advanced connection settings.
In the “About Phone” tab, select “Developer Mode” by clicking on the MIUI menu about 7 times, after the entry “You are already a developer” appears, click on the “Developer Settings” menu, and in the window that appears, select “USB Debugging”. After enabling debugging and the results are positive, you can safely use your Xiaomi phone as a storage device.
Solving the problem using the Windows Setup Wizard
If your phone connects to other PCs but does not sync with yours, it means that the cause of the problem is a software glitch in the Windows operating system. To troubleshoot problems, use the installation wizard:
- Go to “Control Panel”.
- Go to the Hardware and Sound category.
- Open the "Devices and Printers" subsection.
- In the “Multimedia Devices” tab, find the name of your smartphone, and then right-click on it. Select the Troubleshoot command.
Troubleshooting
- The wizard will diagnose the connection and identify any problems that have arisen.
It is possible that your mobile device will be identified as an unidentified gadget. Therefore, the phone is displayed in a completely different section. The installation wizard will solve this problem.
Connect via terminal
To solve the problem of connecting your Xiaomi phone to a PC, you can use the terminal program by installing the program from Google Play. It's called Terminal Android Emulator.
After installation, connect your smartphone to your computer. Having opened the Terminal program, enter the word su in the line and press Enter. This enables super user mode. Afterwards, already in root access mode, in the same window, enter a new line: setprop persist.sys.usb.config mass_storage,adb and click Enter. To apply the changes, you must reboot the program by entering the reboot command. This method is suitable if you plan to launch your smartphone in flash drive mode. To synchronize Xiaomi with a PC in media file transfer mode, in the longest command, replace the word mass_storage with mtp, which is short for multimedia. If the computer does not see files on Xiaomi, but is displayed in camera mode? Read more about this.
Xiaomi connected like a digital camera
This is the case when the computer sees the device, but only photos are available. To fix this, swipe from the top of the screen to the bottom.
Click "Transfer photos via USB".
Select “File transfer (MTP)”.
Results
Basically, problems with connecting Xiaomi to a computer are not that big and can be easily fixed. If none of the above methods work, and the Xiaomi smartphone does not see the computer, there are two options left:
- reset all settings to factory settings. When using this function, it is important to remember that a reset will delete all user data: contacts, mail, etc.
- change the firmware.
In the latter case, it is important to figure out which one is best suited for a smartphone. Currently there are two most popular firmware versions:
- Stable firmware Miui 10.1
- Global firmware 9.
You can download them from this link.
