Android phones have become affordable and many customers are buying this handset for the first time. The android phones do not come with any PC suite or any CD’s related to the OS. Everything is packed within the phone and it should work without the need of any additional software’s.
A common issue faced by many new android customers is that they have no clue how to connect the phone with a PC or how to share the phone’s 3G/2G with a computer or a laptop. As mentioned the android handsets do not come with any software CD, you just need to use the USB cable to plugin.
Now before I tell you how to do it, do note that if you are using Windows XP or any older Windows version, you will find it difficult to connect, you might need to manually download the drivers and there is no guarantee if that will work.
How to connect your Android phone with Desktop / Laptop and use it as a USB drive?
- Simply connect the USB cable with the PC and the other end with your android phone.
- On some mobile you might directly see the option to enabled USB storage, in case you do not get that option, tap top screen and drag down. You will see an option which says USB connected.
- Tap it and you will get the message “turn on USB storage”, tap it and on the next message just tap OK.
You computer will then show a new drive which is actually the internal storage and / or the microSD card storage on your phone. You can use it to transfer MP3, Movies and other files between the PC and your handset.
How to share Android phone’s data connection (3G/2G) using with PC using USB or Wi-Fi?
Using USB – Make sure data is enabled.
- On your android phone go to settings -> Wireless & Networks ->Tethering & portable hotspot and tap it. You will find the USB tethering option, but you cannot check it until the USB is connected.
- Connect the USB with PC and the other end with the phone.
- Now on the phone you will find the USB tethering option enabled with USB connected tap it (check it) to enabled tethering.
You will now be able to use the data connection from the phone on your PC.
Using Wi-Fi – Make sure data is enabled.
- Using your phone go to settings -> Wireless & Networks -> Switch on Wi-Fi if not already done. Next go to Tethering & Portable Hotspot -> Check portable WLAN hotspot which will then enable Wi-Fi Tethering.
- You can configure the hotspot using the setting options – Assign Network SSID (Name) and for security choose WPA2 and assign a password, when done save it.
- Now use any Wi-Fi enabled device, Switch-on Wi-Fi on that device and you should see the Network (SSID you assigned), tap it and enter the password.
The device will then be able to access the data connection on the android via Wi-Fi. In case you are not able to connect with WPA2 security you can try the OPEN security option, though if possible avoid it as this option makes the network venerable.
The tethering works with Windows vista & above and with Linux OS. If you are using these OS there is no need for any installation.
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Hi gogi
I am able to share my spice MI-530 data connection through Hi connect wi fi hotspot on my windows 7 laptop. Hi Connect software is preloded on my andriod device. But how to share my data files,contacts and pictures of my mobile on my PC with this wifi hotspot software.
i want to connect my micromax a101 to pc help
my OS is windows XP .i have a BSNL BB connection and wish to try this connection for downloading android applications to my Micromax A30, instead of data enabled download independently . please tell me in simple lay mans language how to achieve this as i am not a computer literate.
thanks and reg ,Gogi
Hmmmm it seems like connecting Android to pc for internet is damn easy :p thnks for a simple awesome post
Hello Gogi Sir, I have micromax A110 and also have broadband bsnl connection at my home. How can I run my broad band net into my micromax a110. Is it possible to connect it with any specific cable or wire. Please help.
How to connect my micromax a101 with my PC…
Hi Gogi,
i followed your comments to connect USB storage to computer. Thank you to help me & “HAPPY CHIRSMASS”
I have been trying to connect since many days using many methods but was never successful….But now I did it….Thank you
sir,
i followed your method (internet on pc through usb cable) but its not working. plz help
Hi GOgi, i’m using USB datacard for my pc, can I use this internet connection on my android phone in anyway? I have micromax A110. Please help if you have any ideas…
Sir i had purchase karbonn a7+ on karbonn web site there is no link to lownload pc suite of a7+ .i want to transfer back up of my old contacts to my karbonn a7+.kindly help me
Please help how to root spice mi-355. I used many application to unroot this but not success. If possible please share link or process.
Hi Gogi,
Where can I find Micromax A90 Drivers so that I can connect my phone to computer and browse internet. I am using Windows XP. I have searched the net but to no avail. Awaiting your revert as soon as possible.
There are issues with XP, may be this could help. http://support.google.com/mobile/bin/answer.py?hl…
Yes I have done it man.
Hi Gogi,
When using your phone for browsing with PC , will there be any speed degradation . People say that Using a USB SIM modem is the fastest way to browse than a using a mobile for sharing ur 2G/3G.
No there is no difference it is faster on the phone too. Just that if you get calls the phone may pause the net for sometime.