My Samsung A71 won't USB connect to my Windows 10 PC

[Jingthing]

Phone software is up to date but yes it's an older phone and it's getting close to the time to for a new one.

I've USB connected the phone before.

Other USB devices (drives) connect fine.

I've tried different ports, different cables, restarted the PC and the phone, and it won't connect at all. 

Superficially checked online info.

I've done suggested.

Why do I care?

I've been backing up the phone on my PC.

USB toggle is a very useful backup if my ISP isn't working.

I'd be surprised if someone here can help me fix this problem. 

But what the hey, may as well ask.

[Cameroni]

You don't need USB cables. You can do it with CX File Explorer more comfortably.

[Jingthing]

Thanks.

I will look into that option.

[Cameroni]

No problem.

 

Just install CX file explorer on the phone. Then set up your laptop on the network option in the ap and you'll be able to move files both ways at the click of a mouse.