Samsung Galaxy S II USB storage

To access USB and / or SD storage on a computer of a Samsung Galaxy S2(SII) can be pretty handy for transferring files from one computer to another. Doing this doesn't need any additional drivers to be installed. It's like adding a USB drive.

Method 1:

* Enable usb debugging from Menu -> Settings -> Applications (on SGS2)
* return to home screen
* plug usb cable in
* pull down status bar
* press ‘ connect usb storage’ button


Method 2:

Alternatively, without USB debugging enabled

* Go to Settings > Wireless & Network > USB utilities and click the button > then (and ONLY then) plug in USB cable