Quote from: klondike on May 29, 2026, 11:14:37 PMAt the risk of making things worse you could try windows phone link which removes the need for a cable but does require an app connecting on both plus both being connected to your WiFi ( which they may well be already) and the phone connected to the laptop with Bluetooth. They should all be one time setups though.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=windows+phone+link&hl=en

The most likely problem you have either usb is that the phone needs connecting foe phone transfer not just charging, the cable needs to support data and the phone needs to be open when you want to transfer.

Another option you could look at is Google photos. The phone can automatically backup photos to your Google account and you can access Google photos on.the laptop too.

Shouldn't it offer the option to 'Transfer'  automatically  though, Klondie?
I never even knew I could charge my phone from my computer.  I usually just plug it in the wall socket, not the p.c.

I get pretty fed up not being able to do these techy things.  It was so much easier with my old camera I used to have,  but a phone doesn't seem anywhere near as simple,  but thank you for trying.

Delboy was dodgy, but loveable too
Always doing a deal or two
Always playing 'Rodders' the fool
Always thinking himself real 'Cool' 
As another deal he would do.


Its supposed to be cooler today
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Always doing a deal or two
Always playing 'Rodders' the fool
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Quote from: GrannyMac on May 29, 2026, 07:40:28 PMKlondike and I post Only Connect on here.  Its a different type of game.

https://letschat.club/index.php?topic=4246.msg179322#msg179322

Thank you - will have a go!

At the risk of making things worse you could try windows phone link which removes the need for a cable but does require an app connecting on both plus both being connected to your WiFi ( which they may well be already) and the phone connected to the laptop with Bluetooth. They should all be one time setups though.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=windows+phone+link&hl=en

The most likely problem you have either usb is that the phone needs connecting foe phone transfer not just charging, the cable needs to support data and the phone needs to be open when you want to transfer.

Another option you could look at is Google photos. The phone can automatically backup photos to your Google account and you can access Google photos on.the laptop too.