Help Nexus 10 Can't Connect to PC

short space · Jun 17, 2013

Nexus 10 can't connect to any PC. When I first got my Nexus I COULD connect to a PC using an OTG micro to regular [female] USB cable plus a Male to Male USB cable[ this male to male is not OTG-I don't know if there is such a thing].
I have ES File App. I am not ROOTED. I have attempted to connect to 2 different PCs running Win 7 and another system with MacIntosh OSX [I installed to required Android to OSX connect app]. Any help will be appreciated. I am a total Android beginner.

bhero · Jun 17, 2013

On my Xoom

In settings, touch storage......there are 3 dots in top right hand corner of screen...USB computer connection..... With two options. Connect to camera or connect pc

short space · Jun 17, 2013

bhero said:
On my Xoom

In settings, touch storage......there are 3 dots in top right hand corner of screen...USB computer connection..... With two options. Connect to camera or connect pc

Media Device [MTP] is checked. It was checked before too.

ANYTHING ELSE I CAN TRY?

ocnbrze · Jun 17, 2013

i moved your thread to the nexus 10 forum where more eyes with those who have your device can help you.

just curious, you said it used to be able to do this......what happened now?

Duncs · Jun 18, 2013

Have you tried to connect the nexus to the pcs using the charging cable ?? I find the otg cables can be a little bit flakey sometimes.

BynoUK · Jun 18, 2013

Duncs said:
Have you tried to connect the nexus to the pcs using the charging cable ?? I find the otg cables can be a little bit flakey sometimes.

This, I just use the cable that came with it, quick and easy.

short space · Jun 18, 2013

Duncs said:
Have you tried to connect the nexus to the pcs using the charging cable ?? I find the otg cables can be a little bit flakey sometimes.

1. I don't know what has changed between when I got the unit and now-that may effect the ability to connect. I have added many apps.
2. I will try the charging cable-I didn't know that would work. Certainly if it doesn't work, I rules out cable problem being the cause of non-connection.

THANKS FOR SUGGESTION

BynoUK · Jun 18, 2013

The charging cable certainly should work as it's also the data cable bud. If not more investigation will be needed.

short space · Jun 18, 2013

short space said:
1. I don't know what has changed between when I got the unit and now-that may effect the ability to connect. I have added many apps.
2. I will try the charging cable-I didn't know that would work. Certainly if it doesn't work, I rules out cable problem being the cause of non-connection.

THANKS FOR SUGGESTION

I just tried using the cable that came with the charger. It WORKS.
I have several micro USB to full female USB adapters that are OTG. I have used them before to connect. I was using a Male to Male USB 2.0 cable between the OTG adapter and the PCs. This male to male USB MUST be the problem. I don't know if I used this particular Male to Male cable with a OTG Adapter before when I could connect. I have lots of different USB cables.
PROBLEM SOLVED Thanks to All.

racefan25 · Dec 1, 2013

i have the same problem New Nexis 10 and it will not connect to pc. It does not show up at all and I am using the cable that came with the device. i have tried twice nexis says pluged in and working as media device or something like that across top and pc sees it being pluged in but cannot find the nexis any wear no extra drives in windows explorer. It is like it is being hid.

Nexis 10 running 4.4 kit kat
pc running windows 7

racefan25 · Dec 1, 2013

Just tried again and the tablet says connected as media device in drop down box but PC does nothing now it does not even reconize that the tablet was plugged in to the PC.

I also cannot save any attached photos from emails it says saved but the photo never shows up in gallery or in downloads.

dibblebill · Dec 2, 2013

Download and install the Google ADB drivers and also try switching the tablet to and from camera mode. I've had a few strange issues.

racefan25 · Dec 6, 2013

I see a new update came again and I now have develpers option with debugging toggle that was not there on kit Kat krt160 I now have krt16s . I have not tried the PC hook up yet

short space · Dec 8, 2013

Isn't There a Software App that Helps Connecting Media Source TO Nexus 10?
I forgot the name.
It is supposed to be used with a Micro/Regular USB 2.0 connector OTG cable to permit moving files to/from the Nexus to/from a PC or maybe another devices such as an external HDD.

Anyone recall the App Name? Anyone other than myself tried to use it?
I definitely do remember it worked OK. It might solve the non-connection problem.
The app should not be needed.

Use the original charge cable that came with the Nexus 10.

Wish I could remember app name.

dibblebill · Dec 8, 2013

A regular USB-micorUSB should be fine. That app, I'm not sure. I just use my original N10 charge cable. Well, now I use an old HTC cable.

short space · Dec 11, 2013

short space said:
Isn't There a Software App that Helps Connecting Media Source TO Nexus 10?
I forgot the name.
It is supposed to be used with a Micro/Regular USB 2.0 connector OTG cable to permit moving files to/from the Nexus to/from a PC or maybe another devices such as an external HDD.

Anyone recall the App Name? Anyone other than myself tried to use it?
I definitely do remember it worked OK. It might solve the non-connection problem.
The app should not be needed.

Use the original charge cable that came with the Nexus 10.

Wish I could remember app name.

Clarification:
I did not need to use an app to connect to PC.
I used this un-named app to connect to a SD memory card in a SD reader that had a USB connector. I used an OTG micro>standrd USB cable.
I also used this app to connect to a USB FLASH MEMORY. The app advertised as connecting to MEDIA as I recall.
It was not a free app.

NeilHoskins · Dec 29, 2013

I managed to copy a load of music over but am having real problems copying pictures and video. My windows 8.1 file manager keeps hanging, and I have to reset the usb connection to the Nexus 10. I bought this thing after chucking an iPad in the bin because it was so difficult to copy content onto it; now I find I'm having the same problems with an Android tablet. Not happy. The absence of a file manager just rubs salt into the wound. Stupid.

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