On this page, you will find links (official) to download USB drivers for Samsung Galaxy S21/S21 Plus/S21 Fe/S21 Ultra that are compatible with Windows 8/10/11. You will also find a guide to installing USB drivers on your Windows computer.
Editor’s note: Screenshots on this guide were taken from a PC running Windows 10. Depending on your computer’s software version, some steps and menu positions may look slightly different.
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Do You Need a USB Driver?
Most modern computers (Windows, macOS, Linux) have built-in support for transferring files via the Media Transfer Protocol (MTP). If you are looking for a USB driver just to transfer files between your phone and PC, you may not need to install it on your computer.
However, if you want to use specific features such as USB debugging, USB tethering, or other protocols, you will need a USB driver to be installed on your PC to facilitate these tasks.
Download USB Drivers For Samsung Galaxy S21 Models
Download a USB driver that matches with your Samsung Galaxy S21 model
- Download USB driver for Samsung Galaxy S21/S21 Fe/S21 Plus models (35 MB)
- Download USB driver for Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (29 MB)
How to Install the USB Driver on Your Computer
Follow the steps carefully to install the driver you downloaded successfully.
Note: If your Samsung Galaxy S21 is already connected to your computer via USB, please disconnect it. Also, if the devices are connected through a WiFi hotspot, turn it off.
- Close any opened programs on your computer.
- Open the setup file you downloaded.
- Allow UAC control (click on Yes on the prompt you see).
- When the setup starts, click on the Next button.
- Select the language and the region.
- Select installation location (We recommend keeping the default location to prevent error due to file permissions).
- Once the installation is finished, click on the Finish button and restart your PC.
How to Uninstall the USB Driver From Your Computer
To uninstall the USB driver, follow the steps below:
- Go to Settings on your PC.
- Click on Apps
- On the search bar, type “Samsung,” and the USB driver should appear
- Click on the program, and click on the Uninstall button
- Confirm the uninstallation
- Once the program is uninstalled, restart your PC
FAQ
Why won’t my Samsung S21 connect to my computer?
First, make sure you have installed the right driver for your Samsung Galaxy S21 model. Then, ensure the USB cable you are using is working and doesn’t have any loose connection with the device.
Some USB ports on your computer may not recognize your phone if it did not create a successful connection in previous attempts. Try a different USB port on your computer to see if this is the case.
Do USB drivers require internet to work?
No. USB drivers do not require an internet connection to work.
Should I update the USB driver that I downloaded?
No. USB drivers do not need to update automatically. You may need a new driver if you change your phone (for example: the Samsung Galaxy S21 driver may not work with the Samsung Galaxy S24)
Is it safe to keep the USB drivers installed on my PC?
Yes, it is safe to install and keep the USB drivers since they are developed by Samsung.