11 questions with Surface | Surface Duo | USB-C tags

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Surface Duo 2 File Transfer

My Surface Duo 2 does not show up on my PC when connected by USB, even though "File Transfer" is enabled in USB Preferences. When I plug in the USB I hear a Beep but nothing shows up in "Notifications" either.

Surface | Surface Duo | USB-C
asked 2022-07-27T23:25:08+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers

Is it possible to transmit video and audio from my Surface Duo 2 to an external display using an USB-C to HDMI adapter?

I want to stream movies from my Surface Duo 2 to an external display while on the go like in my SUV which has an HDMI input to watch movies on the headrest screens from an external device. I plug an USB-c to HDMI adapter from my Surface Duo 2 to the HDMI…

Surface | Surface Duo | USB-C
asked 2023-07-15T14:45:56+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

My Surface Duo won't connect to a Samsung T7 Touch SSD

I have a Samsung external SSD, which works just great with both my PC and other Android phones, but won't work with my Surface Duo. Any tips or solutions?

Surface | Surface Duo | USB-C
asked 2021-07-08T05:24:22+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers

Error when connecting to Windows 11

When I connect my Surface Duo 2 to my computer I receive the following error message: The phone begins to charge, then shortly afterwards reboots. This occurs every minute or so until I disconnect the Duo from the PC. Then, the phone stops rebooting. In…

Surface | Surface Duo | USB-C
asked 2024-07-29T15:01:18+00:00
Anonymous
15 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Syncing music to the Surface Duo?

I connected the Duo to my PC and tried to copy my music to the Duo.  On my old phone I could copy the music to the phone by using windows explorer and just copy and paste to the phone.  On the duo I get an error message saying the device is no longer…

Surface | Surface Duo | USB-C
asked 2020-09-11T18:59:15+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

USB-C port cracks on Surface Duo (OG)

I am not sure how many users still fighting and living on with the OG Surface Duo, while many might have the same issue as mine with the USB-C port cracks with thin plastic part on the side rail just broken. To me, that is a design fault with wrong…

Surface | Surface Duo | USB-C
asked 2021-12-30T09:27:45+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers

Using the usb-c cable to listen to audio between my Surface Duo (gen 1) and Surface Headphones (gen 1)

Previous Locked thread, so reposting https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/forum/all/usb-connect-surface-headphones-to-surface-duo-for/e82a3366-a710-437f-bc3a-d2c6eda03c2c I am in an environment where I can not have wireless devices. I recently…

Surface | Surface Duo | USB-C
asked 2021-10-14T19:17:34+00:00
Anonymous
4 answers

Surface Duo Usb Card Reader

I am an avid hunter and like to occasionally check my game cameras which use an SD card.  I bought a USB-C card reader.  I plug the card reader into my Surface Duo, but nothing. Shouldn't this functionality be available on a $1400 phone?  The card…

Surface | Surface Duo | USB-C
asked 2020-09-20T01:36:39+00:00
Anonymous
10 answers

Surface Earbuds - Not Charging and No LED Light

I purchased a new pair of surface earbuds from Best Buy and out of the box no charge or LED light to indicate they even work. I charge with the USB-C charger in the box and nothing. Charged for an hour and unable to turn on to pair with my Surface Duo 2.…

Surface | Surface Duo | USB-C
asked 2021-12-29T04:41:42+00:00
Anonymous
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Surface Duo - Files

I expected to be able to view files on the Duo just like any other Android phone on a PC.   The folder for the phone appearing on the PC is empty and doesn't allow new folders to be added.  The issue relates to music.   I want to upload albums to the…

Surface | Surface Duo | USB-C
asked 2020-11-01T17:29:00+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

USB c Audio

I'm having and iMssue using the USB-C port for audio. I've used a dongle (usb-c to 3.5 mm) and USB-C wired headphone for audio but no sound comes through. Oddly enough the volume.

Surface | Surface Duo | USB-C
asked 2024-08-15T22:50:27+00:00
Anonymous