Data Supplied is of Wrong Type: 2 Ways to Fix This Error

Our readers report the data supplied is of wrong type error that occurs when they try to transfer files from Android or iOS devices to Windows. It prevents the copy/move/cut options from working, making it impossible to exchange files.

Before trying more complicated solutions, try connecting the USB cable into another port to fix USB 2.0 and 3.0 issues. Also, check if your phone supports MTP (Media Transfer Protocol). Some older phones might not be fully compatible with your PC because they don’t support .

What can I do if I get the data supplied is of the wrong type error?

1. Use the appropriate transfer protocol

1. Unplug the USB cable from the PC and reconnect it to another USB port.
2. Click the USB preferences on your mobile, then select File transfer / Android Auto. (This may change depending on the phone’s manufacturer.)
3. Wait for the Device options prompt to appear, check the box for the Always do this for this device option, and then select the Open device to view files option from the drop-down menu.
4. Alternatively, you can set the tethering settings to transferring images rather than files on your phone.
5. Try transferring the files and check if the data supplied is of the wrong type error persists.

Choosing the appropriate transfer protocol allows the system to read your files in a transferable format.

2. Update the USB hub drivers

1. Right-click the Start button and open the Device Manager.
2. Click the drop-down button for Universal Serial Bus Controllers entry. Right-click on the USB Root Hub (USB 3.0) and select Update driver from the drop-down.
3. Select Search automatically for updated driver software.
4. Repeat the above steps for other USB Root Hub drivers.

Updating the USB drivers will fix bugs impeding the activities of the device connected to its port and resolve corrupt drivers.

Also, go through our detailed guide on updating drivers on Windows PC if you have any issues with the steps above.

What causes the data supplied is of Wrong type error?

Some notable factors that may be causing the data supplied is of the wrong type error are:

• Faulty device or USB driver – The USB driver can affect your file transfer if it is outdated or faulty. Hence, check out the ways to update the drivers on your PC.
• Corrupted or unspecified file type – It’s likely that the data supplied is of the wrong type error occurred due to an unspecified file type or the device doesn’t support the file format you’re trying to transfer. Likewise, it can be because the file is corrupt, causing it to malfunction.
• Large file size – You can also experience difficulties when copying photos, video documents, or any other type of file simultaneously. It can be that the file size exceeds the limit the device can handle at a time, resulting in the error.
• Issues with the transfer protocol or device option – The data supplied is of the wrong type error may occur if the Device option you selected after connecting the device doesn’t support the data type you’re trying to transfer.

If that doesn’t help your case, it’s most likely to update any device drivers using reliable support from a standalone driver application like the one displayed below.

Also, you may be interested in our article about the best apps for PC-to-iPhone file transfer in 2023.

In addition, you can check our guide about fixing USB drives detected but not accessible on your PC. Likewise, we have a comprehensive article on quick ways to transfer files from Windows to Mac without problems.

Recently, we wrote about Error updating the NVD data message, so you might want to check it out.

If you have further questions or suggestions, kindly drop them in the comments section.