Now again connect you phone to PC and it will show up as an external storage.Īlso, AP mode uses UART mode of serial communication, charges phone faster and increases battery life. Modem: Treat your mobile device as a modem (USB tethering does enable this option)Ĭlick Here to know more about MTP and PTP Show phone on Computer by enabling USB mass storage optionįor many people when your mobile is not showing up in PC as external storage you can use the code (*#0808#) and Select AP + MTP and click OK (reboot if doesn’t work).DM (Diagnostic Mode): To run diagnosis, again for developers only.RNDIS (Remote Network Driver Interface Specification): for USB Ethernet.PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol): Treat your mobile as a digital camera(outdated).ADB (Android Debugging Bridge): For debugging purposes (developers only).For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. MTP (Media Transfer Protocol): Treat your phone as a USB drive Get the latest news and video from Chuck Todd, and join MTP Daily’s community.In the second section, there are various standalone and combined options, let’s break them What drivers are enumerated when connecting your phone to PC via USB cable. In the USB menu, it is always recommends choosing AP so that USB bus is interacting with the main Application Processor of the mobile. These days GP is also embedded on the AP for cost reduction. GP(Graphical Processor): The GP is responsible for the graphical task of the mobile.
AP(Application Processor): The AP consists of the CPU and handles all the hardware requirements of the mobile.CP(Cellular Processor): The CP includes all the digital components required to communicate with a cellular network.Every mobile device has 3 fundamental blocks : Okay so the USB settings menu is divided into 2 sections, First being CP and AP. There will be many options like CP, AP, MTP, ADB, PTP, MODEM etc which we will discuss in the next section. This will open up a window as shown in the image. And for the rest of guy open Dialler(Phone) app on your smartphone and enter the secret code : *#0808#. If you are already at the USB Menu please move to next heading.
How to access USB setting via secret code : Here we will try to break down these settings into the simplest way possible so that you can understand their usability and can use them to your advantage. And for the first time, you had no idea what AP, CP or MTP, PTP setting even mean. While browsing the settings of your Android Smartphone, you must have come across the USB settings (assuming as you searched and opened this article).