How to change Android usb connect mode to charge only?

The HTC devices have the PCSII.apk which allow them to select usb connect mode. For your device, you can set it manually:

Use SQLite Editor to open /data/data/com.android.providers.setting/databases/settings.db

open table secure

turn settings starting with mount_ums_ to 0, then restart devices.

UPDATE: If it still doesn't work, try turning on debug mode.


I have been searching for this for ages on my CM 11 android phone, running kitkat.

Well.. finally I found it. It's hidden in a totally unintuitive location:

  1. Go to settings
  2. Go to storage
  3. Open the menu and choose USB computer connection

Here you can choose between Media Device (MTP), Camera (PTP) and Mass storage (UMS). Turn them all off to get it to charge only.

Sadly, if the option is not there, it is not supported by the phone. This seems to be the case for my HTC One (M7).


To change the connect mode selection try Settings -> Wireless & Networks -> USB Connection. You can shoose to Charging, Mass Storage, Tethered, and ask on connection.


Nothing worked until I went this way: Settings>Developer options>Default USB configuration now you can choose your default USB connection purpose.