Step 3: Under USB settings, you will see an option labeled Always On USB or a similarly labeled option. Check all tabs one after another to find USB settings. On my ThinkPad, USB settings are located under the Config tab. Step 1: Reboot your laptop and press the appropriate key(s) when rebooting to enter the BIOS/UEFI. Follow given below instructions to enable Always On USB feature. If your smartphone is not charging even after performing the directions mentioned in Method 1, it could be because Always On USB feature is turned off under BIOS/UEFI. If you have multiple USB Root Hub entries under Universal Serial Bus Controllers, you need to follow the instructions in Step 3 and Step 4 for all USB Root Hubs.Ĭhange USB power settings under BIOS/UEFI
Here, uncheck the option labeled Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power. Step 4: Click on the Power Management tab to switch to the same. Step 3: Right-click on USB Root Hub and then click Properties to open USB Root Hub Properties. Step 2: Once the Device Manager is launched, expand Universal Serial Bus Controllers to see all USB controllers. Alternatively, in the Run command box (use Windows logo + R to open), type Devmgmt.msc, and then press Enter key. Step 1: Type Device Manager in the Start menu or taskbar search box and press Enter key to open the same.