Question Is there a way to permanently give USB permissions to computers or not ask for permissions?

[YousufSSyed]

I'm on a Mac and its harder to connect my Galaxy S22 to it, using either Android File Transfer or OpenMTP. I use a Windows VM on Parallels to do so. Either way it always asks for permission to connect on my S22, which can get in the way of connecting. It can show up on Windows, then disconnects and asks for permission. It may or may not show up for real afterwards, which can be pretty annoying.

 

[Richdson005]

I read your Question so i think that solution is not simple but you should try this one it is work better , Enable USB Debugging: On your Samsung Galaxy S22, go to "Settings" > "Developer options" (if not visible, go to "Settings" > "About phone" > tap on "Build number" seven times to enable Developer options) > enable "USB debugging." This allows your Mac to establish a debug connection with the device. Use the Original USB Cable: Ensure that you are using the original USB cable that came with your Samsung Galaxy S22. Sometimes, third-party cables may not provide a stable connection. Change USB Connection Mode: On your Samsung Galaxy S22, when connecting the device to your Mac, you may see a notification asking for permission. Tap on the notification and select "File transfer" or "Transfer files" mode. This mode allows for file transfer between the device and your Mac. Update Android File Transfer or OpenMTP: If you're using Android File Transfer or OpenMTP on your Mac, make sure that you have the latest version installed. Outdated versions may have compatibility issues with newer Android devices. Restart Your Mac and Samsung Galaxy S22: Sometimes, simply restarting both your Mac and Samsung Galaxy S22 can resolve temporary connection issues. Try Different USB Ports and Cables: If you're still facing problems, try connecting your Samsung Galaxy S22 to different USB ports on your Mac and test different USB cables to rule out any hardware-related issues.

 

[YousufSSyed]

I read your Question so i think that solution is not simple but you should try this one it is work better , Enable USB Debugging: On your Samsung Galaxy S22, go to "Settings" > "Developer options" (if not visible, go to "Settings" > "About phone" > tap on "Build number" seven times to enable Developer options) > enable "USB debugging." This allows your Mac to establish a debug connection with the device. Use the Original USB Cable: Ensure that you are using the original USB cable that came with your Samsung Galaxy S22. Sometimes, third-party cables may not provide a stable connection. Change USB Connection Mode: On your Samsung Galaxy S22, when connecting the device to your Mac, you may see a notification asking for permission. Tap on the notification and select "File transfer" or "Transfer files" mode. This mode allows for file transfer between the device and your Mac. Update Android File Transfer or OpenMTP: If you're using Android File Transfer or OpenMTP on your Mac, make sure that you have the latest version installed. Outdated versions may have compatibility issues with newer Android devices. Restart Your Mac and Samsung Galaxy S22: Sometimes, simply restarting both your Mac and Samsung Galaxy S22 can resolve temporary connection issues. Try Different USB Ports and Cables: If you're still facing problems, try connecting your Samsung Galaxy S22 to different USB ports on your Mac and test different USB cables to rule out any hardware-related issues.

I tired all of that before reading this, and tried it again after restarting both my S22 and Mac, it didn't work.

 

[gernerttl]

I'm on a Mac and its harder to connect my Galaxy S22 to it, using either Android File Transfer or OpenMTP. I use a Windows VM on Parallels to do so. Either way it always asks for permission to connect on my S22, which can get in the way of connecting. It can show up on Windows, then disconnects and asks for permission. It may or may not show up for real afterwards, which can be pretty annoying.

Based on your description of your environment, you have three different connections that your phone has to deal with:

Connection 1: Your Mac (bare metal)
Connection 2: Parallels (hypervisor)
Connection 3: Windows VM (virtual)

Your S22 sees it as three separate, sequential connections. Which means you need to give permission for each separate connection. When your S22 asks for permission to allow the connection, does it give you an option to not ask again? If so, tell it to not ask again. You will need to do that for each connection. However, if your connection environment changes (i.e. your VM is assigned a different ID from Parallels.), you will need to do it again.

You will also need to ensure that your Mac and Parallels are allowing the connection without prompting. I don't know enough about Mac and Parallels to walk through that piece. Turning on USB Debugging will have no affect in this.

If it is dropping the connection, it may be either your physical connection disconnecting (Mac), or the hypervisor (Parallels) disconnecting. Also, the phone will also disconnect after a certain period of idle time. This can occur if you are copying large amounts of data.

 

[YousufSSyed]

Based on your description of your environment, you have three different connections that your phone has to deal with:

Connection 1: Your Mac (bare metal)
Connection 2: Parallels (hypervisor)
Connection 3: Windows VM (virtual)

Your S22 sees it as three separate, sequential connections. Which means you need to give permission for each separate connection. When your S22 asks for permission to allow the connection, does it give you an option to not ask again? If so, tell it to not ask again. You will need to do that for each connection. However, if your connection environment changes (i.e. your VM is assigned a different ID from Parallels.), you will need to do it again.

You will also need to ensure that your Mac and Parallels are allowing the connection without prompting. I don't know enough about Mac and Parallels to walk through that piece. Turning on USB Debugging will have no affect in this.

If it is dropping the connection, it may be either your physical connection disconnecting (Mac), or the hypervisor (Parallels) disconnecting. Also, the phone will also disconnect after a certain period of idle time. This can occur if you are copying large amounts of data.

But the thing is, I can successfully connect it to the VM, but cant on macOS.

 

[gernerttl]

But the thing is, I can successfully connect it to the VM, but cant on macOS.

Then the issue is your hypervisor (Parallels). It is configured to take control of the USB ports when you start it. Check the USB settings in Parallels. The other option is if you want to stay connected to the MacOS, then don't run Parallels. You can't connect your phone to the VM and MacOS simultaneously. The USB port can only be accessed by one device at a time.

 

[YousufSSyed]

I tried it again with all Parallels processes killed, and it still doesn't work. I wasn't trying to connect them to macOS and the VM simultaneously.

 

[gernerttl]

In that case, it is a problem with your Mac. If it is connecting to the VM via Parallels, and not to your directly to your Mac, then MacOS is blocking the connection. I don't know enough about MacOS to guide you through the troubleshooting process.

Are you able to try it on A Mac that does not have Parallels installed? Also, you should contact Parallels support. They may have an idea what's going on.

 

[YousufSSyed]

In that case, it is a problem with your Mac. If it is connecting to the VM via Parallels, and not to your directly to your Mac, then MacOS is blocking the connection. I don't know enough about MacOS to guide you through the troubleshooting process.

Are you able to try it on A Mac that does not have Parallels installed? Also, you should contact Parallels support. They may have an idea what's going on.

OK, but what would Parallels support do?

 

[gernerttl]

OK, but what would Parallels support do?

Believe or not, they could help you troubleshoot the Mac side.