Error copying file or folder, Requested value cannot be determined

If you see an error message The requested value cannot be determined when copying a file or folder from iPhone or Android phone on Windows 11/10 computer, then this post is intended to help you. We will outline some solutions you can try to help you remediate this issue.

Error copying file or folder, The requested value cannot be determined

The requested value cannot be determined

The error usually occurs when trying to copy the whole DCIM folder by drag and drop to your laptop or when there are many files in one folder.

What helps is to connect your mobile device to your PC, then press WinKey+E key combination to open File Explorer.

On the navigation pane on the left, click This PC, then drag and drop every single folder from within the DCIM folder on your iPhone or Android phone over to Windows PC.

If it’s a folder with many files the error may occur again. If this happens, you can try to transfer the files in batches of a certain number.

Also, you can try using a different USB port/cable.

You can also restart your Phone, reconnect it and try. You may also try to copy lesser files at a time or change the File destination and see if it works.

If you’re still having issues and the file or folder you want to copy to your Windows PC is saved on an SD card on your mobile device, you can remove the SD card, insert it into a card reader, plug it into your computer, and copy it from there to your computer.

Another route you can go is to upload the files or folders to a cloud service like OneDrive and then download them to your Windows computer.

How to fix Error copying file or folder The requested resource is in use?

To fix the Error Copying File or Folder, The requested resource is in use error, close any programs that might be using the file, restart your computer, and ensure no background processes are accessing it. Additionally, you can use the Task Manager to end tasks associated with the file or folder.

How do I fix The requested value cannot be determined on my iPhone?

To fix the “requested value cannot be determined” error on your iPhone, restart your device, update to the latest iOS version, and check for app updates. If the issue persists, reset your network settings or contact Apple Support for further assistance.