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For Method 1, my computer doesn't register that the phone is connected. What do I do?

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You're USB cable might be broken; also, some of the cheaper USB charging cables have issues working with a computer connection. Try replacing the USB cable with a better model, and if that doesn't help, bring in your phone and computer to a tech store to test if the micro USB port is broken.

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Can the pictures on my Nokia 105 be transferred to my PC?

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Yes. Connect via USB, open up your file explorer and you should see your phone. Select everything, then copy and paste onto your computer.

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Can I bring up my phone's info onto a computer screen?

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If your question is about phone information, then you can only see it as an external device, like a pen drive, to check videos, music and images. But if your question is about mirroring your phone screen to your TV, yes, you can, using a compatible cable. Make sure that your phone supports output. Newer phones and TV's support mirroring via Bluetooth or WiFi.

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Can I receive texts messages on my computer after being connected to my iPhone?

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Unless you have an Apple computer (such as a Mac or MacBook), you can’t receive messages from your iPhone on your computer.

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My phone charger has a plug on the end, not a USB connection so how do I connect to PC? What sort of cable do I need to get (I need the type, not just "one with a USB on the end")?

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It depends on the phone. If you have an Apple phone you probably need a lightning to USB a connector, or if you have a newer Samsung you probably need a USB C to USB A connector.

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Can I receive emails on my laptop once it is paired to my iPhone?

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Only if you link your iCloud account to it. Pairing your iPhone lets you use iTunes but you need to log in to your iCloud account (or other email provider) to get emails on both your phone and laptop.

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Can I get Xoom from my telephone to the laptop? Can I get my phone data (internet) into my laptop?

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You can use a smartphone as a mobile WiFi hot spot, and get internet that way. As for Zoom, you can download that online, so you wouldn't need a phone.

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How do I use a computer monitor display through my phone?

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Use a pairing system, and screen mirror it. This works from phone to computer, but not vice versa.

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Once connected, can I plug in a USB headset and talk through the computer?

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Yes, just configure them if you have Windows. Update the drivers as well, as these are the most important.

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If I hooked my phone to a friend;s laptop, is it possible my files, pics, GPS data, videosm contacts, call logs/texts etc., could have been copied?

Aaron Paul

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Yes, it is possible. Once you connect your phone to a PC, your friends can use some third-party software to transfer and manage your data, such as iTunes, iMazing, AnyTrans, iExplorer, and AnyDroid.

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I can see my phone's folders in explorer, but when I open them there's nothing there. Where are my files?

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Some phones have security features that require the phone to be on and unlocked for file transfer to work. Some phones may even need users to accept a pop-up, or turn on the option in settings. This is to prevent unauthorized access to your information, for example from a USB port at a cafe or airport, that could be tampered with to steal information.

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