Hey all --
I'm experiencing symptoms related to a dirty / corroded USB port as described below. This is a common issue and widely reported:
* Phone always thinks its charging and USB connected.
* When powered off it loops through a charging screen then back to blank.
* Cannot power on unless actively plugged in and charging.
and in the following threads :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16834257#post16834257
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16834280#post16834280
http://androidforums.com/samsung-ga...otification-stays-after-usb-disconnected.html
I've tried all the cleaning techniques:
* Alcohol with coffee filters and toothpicks
* Alcohol with a micro-usb connector
* Small wire to rub / scrape the usb port
No dice.
I'm wondering if anyone has further cleaning ideas, or --
Is it possible to replace the USB port?
Otherwise, I think this phone is done...
Thanks!
I don't figure itd be too hard to replace the port... well idk, sorry for your troubles
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You can replace it if u know how to solder or u can get it replaced for 130 if ur not on warranty
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Anyone care to try again?
I both know how to solder and would be interested in 3rd party or official repair services.
Thanks for any leads, links, ideas, or pointers!!
I've been thinking about looking into this. I am IPC-A610 and J-Standard solder certified and work on Class III devices. I have a full Metcal hand rework machine at home, as well as at work.
If I could get some pics of the phone apart, specifically of the USB port leads, I could tell you if I could do it or not.
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Nvm, not worth it. I gotta remember not to post before my coffee.
You create your own karma OP, that is all.
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Wow this guy doesn't want help.
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you can always use those keyboard cleaners maybe that will work
Dishwasher.
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Just stopped back by to see if other folks are finding / solving this same issue.
I found another longish thread about replacing the USB port, but it doesn't seem to have ended in finding the part or performing the surgery:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1250774
I continue to experience all the issues described in the original post, which are often fixed by cleaning the port. Unfortunately, none of the cleaning attempts have been successful.
Anyone have a brick to sell me that I can pull the USB port off? Any other ideas for sourcing a USB port for the Vibrant? Has anyone done this soldering job?
Thanks!
globaldirectparts.com
Globaldirectparts.com has the usb port.
http://www.globaldirectparts.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=vibrant
this is the part:
http://www.globaldirectparts.com/Samsung-T959-Charging-Port-p/smsng6085880.htm
Their website says they don't sell to end users though. I would contact them and see if you can still purchase it. In this economy people want to make money.
wow, awesome. Thanks!
Part number SMSNG6085880
Someone must be reselling these somewhere, but nothing turns up on google yet. Seems like someone on xda must have a reseller account if only to resell to the board members! I'm expect they cost almost nothing and could be turned around at $5-10+ slowly via Amazon or Ebay.
pretty sure you can find the part on ebay.
I just got my Vibrant the other day and ran across this issue. Seems for me that it only happens when USB debug is checked and the phone still thinks it is plugged in.
What I have found is that if you just plug into charger, it stabilizes and cools down the USB "loop". Will keep trying to duplicate to find the fix. Give me some time and I'll figure it out. Better to find a fix then replace some hardware for $.
I have a GT-i9000 and I am keen to either perform surgery or clean so looking forward to your response.
Woodrube said:
I just got my Vibrant the other day and ran across this issue. Seems for me that it only happens when USB debug is checked and the phone still thinks it is plugged in.
What I have found is that if you just plug into charger, it stabilizes and cools down the USB "loop". Will keep trying to duplicate to find the fix. Give me some time and I'll figure it out. Better to find a fix then replace some hardware for $.
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Well my problem is a little different. I went to plug my phone in last night and it did not charge. I have tried a different cable, tried to plug it into my computer nothing doesn't recognize or anything. I even replaced the battery. I tried all the easy fixes but no luck. I know I can get a dock charger but without the usb I am afraid I will not be able to odin back to stock if need be. Will be interested in when someone replaces the usb port on how hard it is to do.
http://www.cellulardr.com/samsung-s...ro-usb-system-connector-socket-interface.html
doesn't seem like it requires any soldering
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I haven't seen any similar threads and I'm sorry if there is already an existing one.
My X10 USB port has suddenly gone wonky. At first the phone had no problems charging, but when trying to connect to the computer, the cable had to be held in a certain position or it would not connect. This later began to affect charging as the usb cable had to be held in a certain position to charge. Now even after wiggling around the USB cable and reinserting the battery, the phone will not charge.
Given that the USB port used to work while being held in a certain position, it seems that this is a hardware issue. After finding nothing here, I searched the interwebs and found that poorly soldered USB ports are actually a fairly common problem on the X10.
I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this problem or has any insights?
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I haven't seen any similar threads and I'm sorry if there is already an existing one.
My X10 USB port has suddenly gone wonky. At first the phone had no problems charging, but when trying to connect to the computer, the cable had to be held in a certain position or it would not connect. This later began to affect charging as the usb cable had to be held in a certain position to charge. Now even after wiggling around the USB cable and reinserting the battery, the phone will not charge.
Given that the USB port used to work while being held in a certain position, it seems that this is a hardware issue. After finding nothing here, I searched the interwebs and found that poorly soldered USB ports are actually a fairly common problem on the X10.
I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this problem or has any insights?
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this happened to me too, are you using the usb that came with your phone? because when mine broke i bought a new cable and everything worked fine so try the cable on a different phone and see if it charges
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I have tried 3 different USB cables, including the one that is included with the phone. Thanks for your input.
My last x10 went down the same way. I had to buy an external battery charger which was a royal pain. SE refused all knowledge of this defect.
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I have tried 3 different USB cables, including the one that is included with the phone. Thanks for your input.
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whoa not cool how long have u had your device?? will se fix it?
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The problem is most likely due the actual design of the phone, where the USB connector is not properly strain-relief. This causes the solder joints to break, and ripping off the solder pads after a while. You used to be able to charge your phone because the pads very only "lifted" but after a while they become completely broken. I'm currently still in the process of trying to figure out whether it would be possible to repair those connections by finding an alternate location to solder the connector pins.
I've had my x10 since April when it launched. Other than this it has been rock solid, but this is really disappointing considering how tank my old W810i was.
I also think that there is either a problem with the design or the manufacture of the phone because it's somewhat common, as it does appear that the soldering of the USB port is not very good.
Looking around the internet, it doesn't seem like SE acknowledges this problem, but luckily it's still under warranty with Rogers for a replacement. I still want to get this issue out on this forum though, because I think it should be something that people are aware of.
I had the same problem a while ago. Called Orange France and they replaced my phone without any comments. If your phone is still under warranty you should go to your provider.
Hey guys. I need help returning my x10 back to stock without a usb cable. I have an AT&T x10a, but unfortunately the other day one of the pins in my usb module (ground, I believe-pin 1) snapped off. I can't charge or connect my phone at all.
Is there any way of flashing the phone back to stock AT&T firmware using like a terminal emulator so I can send it back to AT&T? Btw - the phone is running Nordic 2.1 and it's rooted. Thanks for anyone who can help.
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I was looking through the forums for a method like this too but couldn't find one so far. Perhaps you could figure out what makes it look like it's on stock firmware:
i.e. change the boot screen, change the model to x10a, unroot and make it look as much as possible like stock.
Look at the "broken usb connector" thread
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So I've managed to completely ruin the micro usb/charging port on the bottom of the phone. The phone will still charge, but my system will not recognize the phone at all. If I wiggle the cable I see the MTP Initialization on the phone, but after looking inside the port with a flashlight, there are tons of bent & broken pins on the port itself.
I'd love to completely replace the charging port on the phone. Does anyone know if the I900 parts are compatible with the SGH-I77? I have the ATT version and I can't find *any* spare parts online for it, only for the international version. I can score the charging port online for as little as $5, and $15 for a full replacement of the pcb+everything else.
I'm more than capable of opening the phone and replacing a PCB, but does anyone know if the I900 parts are compatible with the ATT version *at all*?
Any other suggestions on how to fix this would be greatly appreciated. I'm eligible for an upgrade in February so I'll get a new phone until then, but I'd really prefer to hook it up straight to my PC to access the SD card rather than popping it out each time I need something.
Thanks!
jingletard said:
So I've managed to completely ruin the micro usb/charging port on the bottom of the phone. The phone will still charge, but my system will not recognize the phone at all. If I wiggle the cable I see the MTP Initialization on the phone, but after looking inside the port with a flashlight, there are tons of bent & broken pins on the port itself.
I'd love to completely replace the charging port on the phone. Does anyone know if the I900 parts are compatible with the SGH-I77? I have the ATT version and I can't find *any* spare parts online for it, only for the international version. I can score the charging port online for as little as $5, and $15 for a full replacement of the pcb+everything else.
I'm more than capable of opening the phone and replacing a PCB, but does anyone know if the I900 parts are compatible with the ATT version *at all*?
Any other suggestions on how to fix this would be greatly appreciated. I'm eligible for an upgrade in February so I'll get a new phone until then, but I'd really prefer to hook it up straight to my PC to access the SD card rather than popping it out each time I need something.
Thanks!
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It's a standard microUSB receptacle. You can solder a replacement if you wish to do so. But, the better alternative is to take it and get it replaced on warranty. The port failing is really common on the newer phones, so you should have no trouble getting an exchange. I did this recently for my wife's cappy..
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I'm now on my third sgs2 because my USB port malfunctioned. Charging issues, and computer not recognizing phone. I'm starting to wonder if its because there is no cover over the USB port. Its vulnerable to stuff getting in there and messing stuff up. Just a thought.
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Cdub5 said:
I'm now on my third sgs2 because my USB port malfunctioned. Charging issues, and computer not recognizing phone. I'm starting to wonder if its because there is no cover over the USB port. Its vulnerable to stuff getting in there and messing stuff up. Just a thought.
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I'm on my second haha and I thought the same thing. hello otter box commuter lol.
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I'm on my second haha and I thought the same thing. hello otter box commuter lol.
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Wish there was another option. Those otterbox cases, although nice, make the phone so big.
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Cdub5 said:
Wish there was another option. Those otterbox cases, although nice, make the phone so big.
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True. It is a downsize for me since that pop case by case mate though. So i'm pretty much satisfied. I mainly was worried about the USB going out again like you so it was one of my only options haha
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Cdub5 said:
Wish there was another option. Those otterbox cases, although nice, make the phone so big.
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than you need to try a case mate tough case im rocking one its better quality than a otter box and its tougher and its thinner
The problem is that im rooted and there is a yellow triangle on the book screen, so IM concerned that they'll refuse warranty because the phone is flashed and the 'counter' is at 1 already according to the download mode . Any advice on how to get the phone to look presentable enough so they won't refuse warranty service?
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The problem is that im rooted and there is a yellow triangle on the book screen, so IM concerned that they'll refuse warranty because the phone is flashed and the 'counter' is at 1 already according to the download mode . Any advice on how to get the phone to look presentable enough so they won't refuse warranty service?
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A quick search revealed this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18608050&postcount=6
I'd try a jig first, doubt it'd need to be in there too long to register and remove the counter, but if that doesn't work I'd give the above a shot.
Edit: Found a guide that might be helpful as well: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18630030#post18630030
jingletard said:
The problem is that im rooted and there is a yellow triangle on the book screen, so IM concerned that they'll refuse warranty because the phone is flashed and the 'counter' is at 1 already according to the download mode . Any advice on how to get the phone to look presentable enough so they won't refuse warranty service?
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Just got mine back from Samsung. Mine is also rooted with the triangle and a counter of 2. They mistakenly thought it was intermittently powering down so they did a software update. Came back and still rooted. I knew the problem would not be fixed since they didn't take care of the loose or broken microusb port, so it is with them now. No issues with warranty or anything since it is a physical malfunction.
I made sure they put in the notes that it was a physical malfunction. Same issue. The phone was still recognized, but I had to hold the micro usb port angled up for the phone to charge. I think I'll put something like Bodyguardz on the back of the phone and get the samsung dock so the microusb isn't moving around in the port. Either way, no problems with warranties from Samsung.
U could always use mobile Odin and flash back to stock
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As long as you can still get the USB to "somewhat" register a plug you can build a jig for literally 2 dollars. As long as you have a radio shack somewhere around you your good. Zedomax has a tutorial on building them on youtube, just search, how to: USB Jig. You turn the phone off, plug the jig in, and bam!! your in download mode and it reads custom binaries: 0. Then, when you reboot the phone, the yellow triangle is gone, it works awesome, and i use mine now every time I have to get into D/L mode cause its a lot faster. The building process literally took me 10 minutes, and you only plug it in for about 3 seconds before your finished. Its awesome for situations like this, hope it works out for you bud.
Im scared now, I have never ever ever had / or damaged a usb port of any kind, so how the heck did yours get damaged? I dont want to go through the reverting to stock problem to ship out cause of warranty. How many people have had this problem? If it is just a handful then Ill be less inclined to worry.
Hi. What did you do finally? I think my microusb port is broken and warranty is over. Thanks
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I think my usb entrance on device is broken I have to keep pushing really hard to charge the phone an connect to usb and it's unbearable to wait pushing until full battery so how much would it cost to fix this what would they to if I give my phone to service(it has no warranty)?
Kamigiri said:
I think my usb entrance on device is broken I have to keep pushing really hard to charge the phone an connect to usb and it's unbearable to wait pushing until full battery so how much would it cost to fix this what would they to if I give my phone to service(it has no warranty)?
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An alternative would be to fix this yourself. The flexprint with the USB connector is available on ebay for some $ (quite cheap). If you are unsure your skills will suffice to replace the flexprint then have a look at youtube; there are some clips showing how this is done.
If you have a friend who repairs phones you can ask him to try the method above.... Its easy
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thanks for replies ok i will give it a try
Are you sure it's broken, and not just dirty. I've had the same problem before, but after some cleaning it worked again. If you want to know how to clean it, watch this video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjnXcFG3674)
Other problems can arise if you change the usb board.
Ok, im trying to figure out why this phone wont charge or connect to pc via usb. I have done testing on the port, and it appears the port is good. and it seems to be making good contact with the board. I have posted pics of the port and the area that connects to the board. I have checked the continuity from a cut usb cable i have, plugged it in port and have good continuity across all the pins of the port. My question is, are the pads on the other side of the pcb points for the usb port? becuase i have no continuity on any of the points with any pin in the cable. the phone turns on, i bought a brand new battery and screen for the phone, i got it for free from someone and it was completely shattered. I have about 75 dollars invested in it. It works perfectly, completely virgin no root or unlocked bootloader. Running the latest update.
I also posted a pic of the jtag pads, there is no continuity on any of those either to the USB. Nor any other pad on the board anywhere. And i think thats odd, there should be one somewhere.
Sorry if i posted this in the wrong area, mods can move it if they need to.
Derfus said:
Ok, im trying to figure out why this phone wont charge or connect to pc via usb. I have done testing on the port, and it appears the port is good. and it seems to be making good contact with the board. I have posted pics of the port and the area that connects to the board. I have checked the continuity from a cut usb cable i have, plugged it in port and have good continuity across all the pins of the port. My question is, are the pads on the other side of the pcb points for the usb port? becuase i have no continuity on any of the points with any pin in the cable. the phone turns on, i bought a brand new battery and screen for the phone, i got it for free from someone and it was completely shattered. I have about 75 dollars invested in it. It works perfectly, completely virgin no root or unlocked bootloader. Running the latest update.
I also posted a pic of the jtag pads, there is no continuity on any of those either to the USB. Nor any other pad on the board anywhere. And i think thats odd, there should be one somewhere.
Sorry if i posted this in the wrong area, mods can move it if they need to.
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Some more pics..
You try a diffent usb cable? I've tried some of the white ones and they never seem to connect to the pc.
ADM818 said:
You try a diffent usb cable? I've tried some of the white ones and they never seem to connect to the pc.
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Oh yea, ive done all the obvious things to try and figure it out. When i got it, they said it just quit charging, so i figured it was the battery, so i bought a brand new battery, which came charged, and a new screen, since it was shattered. It turns on, works perfectly, but it will no charge or connect to pc. ive tried 4 or 5 different cables, and ive wiggled and bent and pushed and pulled and everything else on them to try and get a sign of connectivity. So far ive come up with nothing.. This appears to be a common problem with this model, i guess i should have researched it more before i spent so much on parts for it.
Maybe the circuit board is fried.
ADM818 said:
Maybe the circuit board is fried.
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Theres no visible damage to the board, no water damage, nothing is broken, im having a hard time diagnosing it
Derfus said:
Theres no visible damage to the board, no water damage, nothing is broken, im having a hard time diagnosing it
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My usb port took a dump too once. Had to replace the phone.
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jlechner said:
My usb port took a dump too once. Had to replace the phone.
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As in the port lost connection to the board/broke? or this same situation, where it just quit working for no reason? The port is working as it should, and making good connection with the board. I'm stumped. If the port was broken, i could replace the port, no problem, but im 100% positive the port is not the issue here.
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As in the port lost connection to the board/broke? or this same situation, where it just quit working for no reason? The port is working as it should, and making good connection with the board. I'm stumped. If the port was broken, i could replace the port, no problem, but im 100% positive the port is not the issue here.
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I didn't get into it as deep as you, but my phone would charge yet would not work over data (connected to pc). Repair store was stumped too.
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jlechner said:
I didn't get into it as deep as you, but my phone would charge yet would not work over data (connected to pc). Repair store was stumped too.
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Very interesting. I guess i will have to break down and buy another motherboard, i can get the whole phone on ebay for around $60 with broken screens. think thats my best bet.,
Derfus said:
Very interesting. I guess i will have to break down and buy another motherboard, i can get the whole phone on ebay for around $60 with broken screens. think thats my best bet.,
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Did you figure out what happened to it? Mine suddenly developed a problem last week and would appear to be charging (charging light on) but it does not really charge. The port looks ok.
Most usb cables work to charge my phone, but won't form a data connection with my xt910. I do have ONE that will. I thought it might be the cables, but they form a connection with other devices. Thought I'd mention, it says a usb is connected regardless of which cable I use in ap fastboot.
What is going on????
Also, I just got the usb port replaced thinking this was the issue... i don't get it...
I had this problem with a certain phone before it turned out to be the plug the part that actually goes into the phone was not long enough. you might want to compare the plugs length on the ones that work and dont
phi7ip said:
I had this problem with a certain phone before it turned out to be the plug the part that actually goes into the phone was not long enough. you might want to compare the plugs length on the ones that work and dont
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Ah, this is it! I guess Motorola makes their port deeper so that consumers have to buy their cables
Yeah just take a razor and carve off some of the extra rubber around the plug.
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have you checked adb shell options? (Once I experienced a similar situation and it was due to adb options)