Download Samsung USB Driver for Windows (Latest v1.9.5.0)

Originally written by Amit Kumar, updated by Dibyajyoti Kabi. First published January 16, 2019. Updated October 24, 2026.

The latest Samsung USB driver is Samsung Android USB Driver for Windows v1.9.5.0, posted on May 6, 2026. Download it free from the Samsung Developers site, run the installer and restart your PC. Your Galaxy phone then shows up in File Explorer, Odin, ADB and Smart Switch.

This guide used to cover v1.5.63.0 from 2019. I’ve updated it for the current driver, with the install steps, how to check it worked in Device Manager, and what to do when Windows still can’t see your phone.

Key points

• The current version is v1.9.5.0 (35.5 MB), posted by Samsung on May 6, 2026.
• Download it only from the official Samsung Developers page. Skip driver bundles from random sites.
• The driver is for Windows. Mac and Linux don’t need it.
• You need it for Odin, ADB and reliable file transfers on Windows.
• If you have Smart Switch for PC installed, it can set up the driver for you.

Where do I download the Samsung USB driver?

Download it from the Samsung Android USB Driver page on the Samsung Developers site. Click the download link for Samsung Android USB Driver for Windows, and you get a single .exe installer of about 35.5 MB. It’s free, and you don’t need a Samsung account.

Here’s the current release at a glance.

I’d always grab it from Samsung directly. Driver files from mirror sites are often old versions, and some come bundled with adware.

Do I need the Samsung USB driver?

You need it on a Windows PC when you want to flash firmware with Odin, run ADB commands, back up the phone with a PC tool, or copy files over USB. Windows can often detect a Galaxy phone for basic file transfer on its own, but Odin and ADB usually need Samsung’s driver.

On a Mac or a Linux computer, you don’t need any driver. macOS and Linux talk to Android phones without one, so tools like ADB work as soon as USB debugging is on.

How do I install the Samsung USB driver on Windows?

Run the downloaded .exe file, follow the installer’s prompts and keep the default install folder. When it finishes, restart your PC. Then connect your Galaxy phone with a USB cable and unlock it, and Windows sets it up on its own. The whole thing takes about two minutes.

Here are the steps.

1. Download the driver from the Samsung Developers page.
2. Unplug your phone from the PC if it’s connected.
3. Open the downloaded installer file from your Downloads folder.
4. Click Yes if Windows asks whether the app can make changes.
5. Follow the prompts and keep the default install folder.
6. Close the installer when it says the install is complete.
7. Restart your PC.
8. Connect your phone with a USB cable and unlock it.

The first time you connect, Windows takes a minute to finish setting up the phone. Wait for it before you open Odin or ADB.

How do I check that the driver is working?

Open Device Manager, connect your phone and look for a Samsung entry. With the phone booted normally, it shows under Portable Devices as your phone’s model. With USB debugging on, you’ll also see a Samsung ADB interface. No yellow warning icon means the driver is working.

1. Right-click the Start button and click Device Manager.
2. Connect your phone and unlock it.
3. Look under Portable Devices, Modems and Universal Serial Bus devices for Samsung entries.
4. If an entry has a yellow triangle, right-click it and choose Update driver > Search automatically for drivers.

For a quick test with ADB, run this in a command window after you turn on USB debugging.

adb devices

Your phone’s serial number should show up with the word device next to it. If you don’t have ADB yet, my guide on Minimal ADB and Fastboot shows how to set it up, and my guide on enabling USB debugging covers the phone side.

Why does Windows still not see my Samsung phone?

Most of the time it’s the cable or the USB mode, not the driver. Try a cable that carries data, plug it straight into the PC instead of a hub, and choose File transfer in the USB notification on the phone. If it still fails, reinstall the driver and restart the PC.

Here’s what I check, in order.

1. Swap the cable. Many cheap cables only charge and can’t carry data.
2. Use a USB port on the back of a desktop PC, or a different port on a laptop.
3. Unlock the phone and tap Allow if it asks to allow access to phone data.
4. Pull down the notification shade, tap the USB notification and choose Transferring files.
5. Uninstall the driver from Settings > Apps > Installed apps in Windows, restart, and install it again.
6. Close Smart Switch, Kies or any other phone app before you use Odin, since they can grab the connection first.

On a Galaxy phone with One UI, you can also set the default USB mode. Turn on Developer options, then go to Settings > Developer options > Default USB configuration and pick Transferring files.

Do I need the driver for Odin and Download mode?

Yes. Odin needs the Samsung USB driver to see a phone in Download mode. Once the driver is installed, Odin shows a blue or highlighted box with a COM port number as soon as you plug the phone in. No COM port means the driver or the cable is the problem.

To enter Download mode on most current Galaxy phones, turn the phone off, hold Volume Up and Volume Down together and plug in the USB cable. Press Volume Up when the warning screen shows.

My guide on flashing stock Samsung firmware with Odin walks through the whole flash, and you can grab the tool from my Odin download page.

Does Smart Switch install the USB driver?

Yes. Samsung Smart Switch for PC installs the USB driver along with the app on Windows. If you already have Smart Switch, you likely have the driver too. If you only need the driver for Odin or ADB, the standalone installer is smaller and does the job.

FAQ

Is the Samsung USB driver free?

Yes. Samsung offers the driver free on its developer site. You don’t need to sign in or create an account to download it.

Does the Samsung USB driver work on Windows 11?

Samsung lists the driver for Windows without naming versions on its download page. I’d use the latest release on Windows 10 and Windows 11, since newer versions are the ones Samsung keeps current.

Does the driver work with every Galaxy phone?

The same driver covers Galaxy phones and tablets, from older Galaxy S and Note models to current ones like the Galaxy S25 Ultra. You don’t need a separate driver for each model.

Do I need to uninstall the old driver first?

Usually not. The new installer replaces the old one. If the phone doesn’t show up after you update, uninstall the old driver from Windows Settings, restart the PC and install the new one.

Related guides

• How to flash stock Samsung firmware with Odin
• Download Odin for Samsung Galaxy phones
• Download USB drivers for every Android brand
• How to enable Developer options and USB debugging
• Download and install Minimal ADB and Fastboot

That’s it. Get the driver from Samsung, install it, restart your PC, and your Galaxy phone should show up in Windows, Odin and ADB.

Phone still not showing up? Leave a comment with your phone model (like SM-S938B or SM-A556B), your Windows version and what Device Manager shows, and I’ll help you sort it out.