I have a galaxy S4, with android 4.3 it doesn't connect to kies or recognizable by mac or windows?

[Android Question]

So just as the title says I am having trouble with my S4 being detected by my mac and a windows 7 laptop. The phone beeps when connected to both but I can't view files or transfer/backup anything. I am also using the original data cable, which charges the phone fine when plugged into the wall or the computers. In the notification area of the phone, it is SUPPOSE to say "connected as USB media device, or have a list of assorted things to use the phone as. Mine DOES NOT have this notification showing when connected. I have tried to restart both phone/computer, reinstall kies and the driver, take the battery out of the phone with NO HELP. I also can't restore factory settings because this phone has been flashed to a different carrier other then verizon, and can't lose its internal settings. What am I to do? Also if anyone knows how to root android 4.3 for the samsung s4 let me know if possible. Be as detailed as possible as I have never done this. Rooting will not erase my flash settings either, so don't worry about this. That was my primary reason for connecting it to the computer. PLEASE HELP! I have even contacted samsung, with no help. Searched the DAYS on this issue. I love this phone, but sucks its so hard to get it to connect. I know flashing it didn't cause the problems, it does nothing to OS, it only changes the PRL version, MIN and phone # that sends to the towers to connect. Also, I have tried with USB debugging and developer tools both on and off, it makes no difference.

Thanks for all of your help with this.

 

[Rukbat]

There's a Windows program called USBDeview. See if the computer is actually seeing the phone, or if it's just seeing a generic "USB insertion". (You DID install the drivers, right?)

 

[Sipendra]

Try your Luck using these steps once:
1. Go to Settings

2. Tap on Storage

3. Tap on More (three dots on top right corner)

4. Select option "USB Computer Connection"

5. Select Option "Media device"