Seeing the files in my phone on my pc?

[em2nought]

My old Rugby android smart phone file folders showed up on my pc whenever i connected the charging cable to my pc which was great. Not so my new android Samsung J3V apparently? Do I need an app for this now? Thanks in advance.

[MonkeyFinger]

There should be a setting that comes up when you plug it in, allowing you to switch from "charging only" mode to exploring files, transferring pictures, etc.

[Blackhawk]

Yep. On my tablet it comes up in my notifications as 'you are connected in installer mode.' Touch that, and I have the option to switch to other modes, one of which (media sync) is for direct file access.

I haven't done it on my phone, as I haven't ever had the need.

[em2nought]

Thanks for the replies, those along with this https://www.verizonwireless.com/support ... se-204559/ got me there.