On this page, you will find download links (official) for the Samsung Galaxy S22/S22 Plus/S22 Fe/S22 Ultra USB driver, and a guide to install it on your Windows computer. The driver is supported on Windows 8/10 and 11.
Editor’s note: Screenshots on this guide were taken from a PC running Windows 11. Depending on your computer’s software version, some steps and menu positions may look slightly different.
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Download Samsung S22 USB drivers for Windows 8/10 & 11
Important: The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra model has a USB driver dedicated to it.The other models (S22 base model/S22 Fe/S22 Plus) use a universal USB driver.
TIP: If the driver you download doesn’t work, or if you are having problems connecting your Galaxy S22 to the PC, you can always come back here and download the other USB driver and install it. Just make sure to uninstall the previous driver before installing the other one.
How to install the Samsung S22 USB driver
Follow the instructions below to install the Samsung Galaxy S22 USB driver on your computer.
Important: Make sure to remove any USB devices you have connected to your PC before begin installing the driver. Also, close any program like Samsung PC Studio, Odin, Side Sync, etc, to maximize the success of driver installation.
- Get the driver: Download the drive if you haven’t already.
- Extract the downloaded (zip) file.
- Open the setup file (.exe) and continue with the instructions.
- Choose a file location to save driver files (we recommend keeping the default location).
- Wair for drivers to install.
- Restart the PC to apply changes.
How to Uninstall the Samsung S22 USB driver
If the installation process is interrupted or you want to install another USB driver, make sure to uninstall the existing driver first.
To uninstall Samsung Galaxy S22 USB driver, follow the steps below:
- Click on the Windows button > Settings (the setting wheel)
- Click on Apps
- On the search bar, type “Samsung,” and the USB driver should appear if it is installed on your PC.
- Click on the driver and on “Uninstall”.
- After it is uninstalled, restart your PC and begin installing the driver again
Why do you need the Samsung S22 USB driver?
USB drivers enable your PC to recognize and interact with your Samsung Galaxy S22 to facilitate various device management functions beyond simple file transfers.
For basic data exchange, such as transferring files, the operating system will automatically identify and connect to the Galaxy S22 without additional drivers if your computer’s operating system is up to date.
However, to interact with your Galaxy S22 with more specialized software utilities like Samsung PC Suite, Side Sync, PC Studio, etc, installing the appropriate USB drivers on your PC is necessary. These drivers ensure smooth communication and control between your device and the PC applications.
Furthermore, USB drivers are required when using advanced PC tools like Odin to perform tasks such as Over-the-Air (OTA) updates or installing stock firmware (ROMs) on the Galaxy S22. For troubleshooting, recovery, or restoring official software, USB drivers must be installed.
In summary, Samsung Galaxy S22 USB drivers are needed for:
- Establishing a reliable connection between the Galaxy S22 and PC.
- Managing and transferring media files between the device and PC.
- Using Samsung-specific utilities (e.g., PC Studio, Kies, Odin).
- Screen sharing or streaming your Galaxy S22’s display.
- Using third-party applications like DroidCam to share the Galaxy S22 camera feed.
- Installing OTA updates or official firmware in case of software-related issues.
- Enabling USB Debugging to facilitate developer-level access for app testing or diagnostics.
FAQ
We have created a simple FAQ to answer the most popular questions on Samsung S22 USB drivers. If you have such a question, see if we have covered it here.
How do I enable USB transfer on Samsung S22?
Once you downloaded & installed the driver, plug your device into the PC, then turn on the screen on your Samsung S22 and swipe down the notification bar.
You will see there are USB options to select. Tap on it, and select USB file transfer
Why isn’t my PC recognizing my Samsung S22?
Maybe you have installed the wrong driver, or there is an issue with the USB cable you are using.
Please note that some USB cables aren’t meant for transferring data. You should have a USB data cable when connecting your Galaxy S22 to your PC.
Also, make sure you have followed our guide correctly. If you make any mistake when installing the driver like keeping your phone connected to the PC or opening Odin, Samsung PC suite software while installing the driver, it won’t successfully install.
How do I enable USB debugging on my Galaxy S22?
To enable USB debugging, you have to turn on developer options first. If you haven’t enabled the feature, click here to learn how to do that.
Then, open the developer options on your Samsung S22, and scroll down until you find the USB debugging feature. Then, toggle on the button right next to it.