Actually, I have a weird problem.
The phone itself charges thru USB but cannot be seen by any OS, so it means that USB controller good for charging only. I have no idea if it is a software or hardware issue , but anyway.. I decided to look for motherboard, if somebody has, like spare part or broken phone. If, somebody knows a source for parts, do not hesitate to contact me.
try a new cable, some miniusb cables are supplied with some devices with no data link, and are used for charging only. that's the best place to start
C'mon, my friend..I already tried with about 6 different ones.
I have also an HTC Polaris which works as it should with this data cables.
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Does anyone know where I can get a retractable USB cable which works fully with the Touch HD? I have bought a couple from ebay but they only charge the phone but won't let me synch ("USB device not recognised")
Have to admit that I,m in the same boat....have purchased 2 of these, and neither worked for sync...only charging.....very strange....
Same problem, don't understand why !
Try Amazon, there'a a range of ones there of differing qualities. I bought the cheap and nasty ones which still worked fine.
Does anyone know why certain USB cables do not work with the Blackstone?
TraumaX said:
Try Amazon, there'a a range of ones there of differing qualities. I bought the cheap and nasty ones which still worked fine.
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Do you know which retractable USB cable you bought exactly from amazon? Maybe a link to site or seller's page would be great. I've tried different ones from ebay and they don't work so if I can get the same as yours then hopefully it should work
Thanks
Do not use
Dear all,
Search this forum for battery issues and you will see some postings there. You will see that these cheap chinese cables don't do the job.
I can vouch for this as I used to use retractable usb cables for all of my devices (phones, cameras, etc.). I used one for the htc which works fine (cheap chinese from ebay) but I stopped using.
For charging, it will definitely cause battery problems (ie battery empties quite fast). For syncing I have not come up with problems most of the times.
Although it seems very convenient the cable usually gives problems. There may be a lot of reasons, eg it is not properly shielded.
A solution that works for me now is to buy proper usb cables but 10-15 cm length. This way I avoid cable clutter...
i got my one from mobile fun
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/retractable-sync-charge-cable-htc-devices-p5650.htm
for me it work for charging and sync iv hoocked it up to my desktop and laptop worked fine on both.
Hi,i use only this cable , for my car too . No problem for charging my pda .
There do seem to be different cables - I had to try a couple before I found one that worked. The brand I have is 'Newlink'. Purchased at http://www.fommy.com
If you had searched this forum by going just one page back you would have found this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=507265
Cheers
Original ziplink working hard
I've got the original Ziplink usb cable that works for years with all my HTC from S200 to Blackstone, Raphael, Kaiser... Even archos
I thought I read somewhere that SE's microUSB cables were slightly different from others...Anyone know if that's true?
I'd be really grateful if someone tried mounting their SD card using a BlackBerry cable and told me results.
I think I ruined my phone, trying to figure out what the issue might be.
Thanks in advance, guys!
Hi,
I dont know about blackberry cable but i have use my Nokia N97's Cable and my wife's digetal camera cable on my x10, and they all work fine.
I think its a standard micro USB cable
Well, there is some difference in cables, I do not know exactly what but when I use any of the other cables I have at home, I can charge the phone just fine but it won't connect to the computer. Connecting to USB port on the computer only affects the battery, nothing else, when I don't use the original. Havn't tested all cables out there, might just be my other cables that are faulty (damn cats, chewing on anything and everything).
Hi xda.
I cant charge my phone. I made tests with 3 original micro usb cable, and got nothing(wall and usb).
I got no led, no sounds when i plug it.
So, I tried with a universal charger for batteries, and it works. So i guess my battery is fine.
Apparently my problem is the micro usb port. I do not have warranty.
Despite having no experience with maintenance, I found a video on youtube and did not seem very difficult to replace. So i searched and found on ebay a new micro usb port, for a very low price.
What you guys suggest?
Lead to assistance and wait 15 days or more, and spend more money...
Or buy at ebay and try to change myself?
Theres a way to find if my problem is really on my micro usb port?
This could be another problem?
Thanks.
sorry for my bad english.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo93EF7rVIw
first try to clean usb port for dirt if it does not work
disassemble your phone as shown in the video. check usb connections etc. if none solves try to find the right part on ebay and replace it.
or if you say i cant do that simple give it to samsung service and get it repaired with money
Hey all,
I thought my USB port was broken given that it didn't charge and I couldn't connect it to the PC.
So I bought a nice one and replaced it.... no dice. Still doesn't work. However, the odd thing is, I also bought a USB jig and that does work. Anyone got any clue what could be going on?
Cheers
Maybe the wrong USB board, there's a couple of different ones, best way to work it out is match up with the one already in the phone. Search for similar threads in Q&A over the past few mths; there's been detailed discussions (and pics from memory) of which board is which.
Check on this thread.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2335961
it might help.......
Sent from my rooted, de bloated, stock JB powered S2 via PhilZ kernel and XDA developers app
USB Connectivity Problem
mirey said:
Hey all,
I thought my USB port was broken given that it didn't charge and I couldn't connect it to the PC.
So I bought a nice one and replaced it.... no dice. Still doesn't work. However, the odd thing is, I also bought a USB jig and that does work. Anyone got any clue what could be going on?
Cheers
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As you said that even after replacing the port.... it didnt work. And it worked out after you connected it to your new USB jig. This means that there might be a problem with the original USB wire which comes with phone when you Buy it. It might even be a problem with the Connectivity Board in the phone as it must have been damaged. I'm not really sure about this but it might even be a problem with software... Maybe you should have tried to atleast wipe the whole system... maybe then you would get to know more about the problem.
Cheers
heh, yeah, I did check that and ordered a 2.2, but they sent me a 2.3.
However, I stuck my old 2.2 one back in, and tried it with the jig, and the jig works :S
So no my USB doesn't work, but the USB jig does... that's really got me confused
EDIT: Yeah, I did think about software, so I tried to install a different ROM and then I got scared and thought I bricked the phone (it didn't like that wrong USB version was there I guess). I'll see how that goes.
I tried a different cable. The weird thing is it sort of slowly died, and I had to stick the cable in at a weird angle and stuff, so that's why I thought it was the USB port.
As I understand it, there are 5 (?) connectors in the socket. Each connector when paired with the common or ground contact (probably the shielding on the outside of the socket) will perform a different task (that's probably an over simplification of the sockets functionality.........but you get the idea)....eg/ data transfer in, data transfer out, charging, jig resetting, usb docking, usb otg.....that sort of thing.
When you get the situation you're in, it simply means that the relevant connector for the required task is damaged or worn out.....but that doesn't mean that ALL the connectors are affected.... ..that is why some functions work while others don't.......
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Whenever i connect my phone with USB to PC (windows 10) , it first alert as connected and then again for disconnected and then again connect and disconnect again and again. SO i am not able to transfer any data as MTP/Mass storage mode doesn't work as PC finally doesn't recognize it .
It's not Software problem It's Hardware one. So all solution related to flashing new ROM /factory reset didn't worked.
Already replaced USB cable and tried on different PC with same results even with correct drivers installed.
So it's fault in USB port , so swapped with friend's Galaxy S2 USB Board completely and again same problem.
I tried when i dissembled it but then there was no GSM network and same usb problem. assembled it back , GSM connection came but again same USB problem.
Though it charges but doesn't connect and shows properly on device manager also. Also sometimes it does detect AC charger as USB , then i disconnect and connect again , then it shows normal AC charger connected.
What's the real problem as even replacement USB board also giving same problem ? Is it problem with motherboard ?
HELP , it's very irritating.
Probably not the motherboard....My guess is the wrong version of the usb board.....There are 4 different 'revisions' of this board for the international i9100.
My guess is you brought the wrong one.
See this thread for details......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2335961
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
keithross39 said:
Probably not the motherboard....My guess is the wrong version of the usb board.....There are 4 different 'revisions' of this board for the international i9100.
My guess is you brought the wrong one.
See this thread for details......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2335961
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
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So are you sure it's just 100% USB problem not motherboard ? if yes then i can get it replaced by Local repair shop in less than INR.400 ($5.97) where he will make me sure it works well.
Sounds like a nice deal right ?
EDIT- I just checked the both my old board and the replacement board from my friend's S2 are same Rev no. 2.3 .
But still same issue though his phone might have USB problem.
Can you make sure it's just the USB board problem and motherboard has no role in it. ? so that i can just get the board replaced without any tension ?
My 'gut instinct' is still telling me that it's the usb connector........
IMO, this type of connector is pathetically fragile and simply cannot withstand repeated connection/disconnection over long periods of time. I have owned a number of devices that rely on a micro USB port, and on over 50% of them, either the port or the plug on the end of the supplied charger/connection lead has failed (and I treat my devices with care).
I have never heard of a motherboard causing these types of issues and I've been active on the S2 forums for nearly 4 years, so I've seen a *lot* of posts....having said that, it can't be entirely ruled out....The S2 is now 5 flagship devices out of date, and I guess that those devices that remain in service will start to exhibit new faults that only age can reveal.....
It's up to you if you want to replace the usb board, but bearing in mind the relatively inexpensive cost of the part (compared to the cost of the motherboard), it's as good a place to start diagnosing the issue as any....it's what I'd be doing if i were in your place......
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
keithross39 said:
My 'gut instinct' is still telling me that it's the usb connector........
IMO, this type of connector is pathetically fragile and simply cannot withstand repeated connection/disconnection over long periods of time. I have owned a number of devices that rely on a micro USB port, and on over 50% of them, either the port or the plug on the end of the supplied charger/connection lead has failed (and I treat my devices with care).
I have never heard of a motherboard causing these types of issues and I've been active on the S2 forums for nearly 4 years, so I've seen a *lot* of posts....having said that, it can't be entirely ruled out....The S2 is now 5 flagship devices out of date, and I guess that those devices that remain in service will start to exhibit new faults that only age can reveal.....
It's up to you if you want to replace the usb board, but bearing in mind the relatively inexpensive cost of the part (compared to the cost of the motherboard), it's as good a place to start diagnosing the issue as any....it's what I'd be doing if i were in your place......
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
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Thanks , will get the USB board replaced and will let you know how that goes ..
actually i have the same issue
i replaced usb board two times and that changed nothing (one was a new replacement, second that i use now it's an used original board )
still can't use my i9100 with pc
most things i can manage without a pc but still... sometimes it would be easier