Once rebooted, plug in your phone. Windows should now display a notification that it is "Installing device driver software" followed by a success message. Troubleshooting Common Issues
to ensure the new drivers are fully integrated into the system. Verifying the Connection
Windows makes a sound but shows an error in Device Manager. Solution: Samsung Drivers Pack 1.10
While generic Windows drivers can often detect a phone as a removable storage device, they fail to facilitate advanced functions. Version specifically enables:
, if you own a Galaxy S22, S23, S24, or Fold/Flip 5, consider Samsung Driver Pack 3.0 or later, which includes Super Speed USB 3.2 and UVC (webcam) drivers. Version 1.10 will still work for basic ADB and MTP, but you lose DeX over USB support. Once rebooted, plug in your phone
Android developers can find official drivers on the Android Studio OEM USB Drivers page.
Odin (the unofficial Samsung flashing tool) is notoriously picky. Driver Pack 1.10 is the most recommended version on Odin guides because it ensures the "Added!!" message appears in Odin’s log without timing out. Newer drivers sometimes introduce handshake delays that cause Odin to fail at the setup connection stage. Verifying the Connection Windows makes a sound but
Avoid driver download aggregators that bundle adware or malware. The safest sources are: