How to download smartphone photos to Windows 10

There are many ways to transfer or download photos from your Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra to your Windows 10 computer. Below, I'll provide a step-by-step guide to using a USB cable.

1.Connect Your Smartphone to PC:

• Use a USB cable to connect your Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra to your Windows 10 PC.
• Use the original Samsung cable for the best performance.

2. Select the USB Mode:

• Once connected, your smartphone may prompt you to select a connection type. You should see a notification that says something like "Charging this device via USB".
• Tap on that notification, and select "File Transfer" or "MTP" (Media Transfer Protocol).

3. Open File Explorer on Your PC:

• On your Windows 10 computer, press Windows + E to open File Explorer.
• In the left sidebar, you should see "This PC" or "My Computer". Click on it.

4. Locate Your Smartphone:

• Under 'Devices and drives', you should see your Samsung device listed. Double-click on it.

5. Navigate to Your Photos:

• Once you open your device, navigate to the following path: Internal Storage > DCIM > Camera. This is where your photos are typically stored.
• You may also find other folders here, depending on your camera settings and other apps.

6. Select and Copy Photos:

• You can select specific photos by holding down the Ctrl key and clicking on each image.
• Alternatively, you can select all photos by pressing Ctrl + A.
• Right-click on the selected files and choose "Copy".

7. Paste to Your Desired Location:

• Go back to your File Explorer window, navigate to the folder where you want to store your photos on your PC, right-click in the folder and select "Paste".

8. Eject Your Phone:

• Once you download smartphone photos to Windows 10 is complete, don’t forget to safely eject your phone by clicking the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon in your system tray.