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Please forgive me if I've missed a post somewhere, I've been searching for weeks for an answer to my problem and I still don't see one (similar cases, but either a-no answer or b-solution for another problem).
Computers:
A Windows 7 (32-bit) system and a Windows XP (32-bit) system.
Phone:
Samsung Vibrant SGH-T959
Firmware Version: 2.2
Baseband Version: T959UVJL5
Kernel Version: 2.6.32.9
Build Number: Nero.v3
Description of Problem:
When I plug my phone into either or my two computers the following occurs - My phone recognizes that it is plugged in and begins charging; my computers do nothing.
When I was on Android 2.1 I could plug my phone into either of my two systems and my PCs would respond appropriately (ie. show the drive letters and let me access the device once I mounted the device).
Since the very first Android 2.2 install my computers act like nothing is happening. ADB doesn't see my phone, Odin is silent, and Windows doesn't show any drive letters nor does it even show that I am plugging in a USB device.
I have tried to correct this by changing the USB settings on the phone (Kies, Media Player, Mass storage, Ask on connection) and even trying to connect while in debug mode. Sadly, I never made a nandroid backup to take me back to the Android 2.1 install (idiot me took the plunge before reading up on that section).
I don't understand what would cause my phone to be treated as if it wasn't there. I've tried different USB ports, different MicroUSB cables, and even uninstalling/reinstalling the various device drivers for the phone.
I can get into download mode just fine, but what's the point if Odin can't see the phone since Windows thinks that nothing is there? Before you ask, yes, I tried going into download mode before starting Odin as well as after starting Odin; debug mode on and debug mode off. I've been trying all the combinations.
If anybody has any information beyond what is in the stickies, I would greatly appreciate it!
Do you see "USB connected" in notification bar on the phone? You can also turn on USB debugging mode in USB settings. If you see "USB connect" in pull down notification bar..tap on that and it will mount on your computer.
I experienced similar problem with.axura tool...phone well charge but doesn't pop out the mount notification. I power off both my phone and computer and it work again. I'm sure this won't on your scenario but just wanna inform you that it's not all hopeless...good luck
Yes. I have seen the mount USB bar. Bad news: even after it says mounted, the PCs react as if nothing has happened.
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First of all, read this forum (last post is mine) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=925393 - make sure you have kies or kies mini installed so that you have the correct drivers on your computer for your vibrant.
secondly, team whiskey has developed a fix for the mount issue your experiencing: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=846384&highlight=mount+fix
they also have the mount problem fixed in the later nero roms... should not be an issue. please let me know if this helps!
in_dmand said:
First of all, read this forum (last post is mine) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=925393 - make sure you have kies or kies mini installed so that you have the correct drivers on your computer for your vibrant.
secondly, team whiskey has developed a fix for the mount issue your experiencing: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=846384&highlight=mount+fix
they also have the mount problem fixed in the later nero roms... should not be an issue. please let me know if this helps!
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Okay, so I've tried all of the above to no effect except for the latest Nero rom...
Looks like I'll be trying the latest Nero (thank goodness for Dropbox).
Nope. Updating to the latest Nero [v5] didn't work.
Anyone else?
Nvm... gl with fixing it.
All~G1 said:
Nvm... gl with fixing it.
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I think I'm going to have to throw it under a bus...
This same thing happened to me and to fix this problem all I did was install the drivers I got online, PM me your email and ill send you the drivers
I am almost certain that it is drivers issue more than your phone or any rom. You need to completely uninstall current drivers..all traces of em, reboot and install drivers from samsung website or there are some here in vibrant section also. It happened to me couple of times where one set of drivers stopped working for no reason and i had to try couple of different ones.
I had the same problem. Phone would charge but not connect. I solved it by getting a new usb cable. I just use the bad one for charging now
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This is a driver problem. Your computer does not have the phone drivers and is confused on what to make of your phone so it finally decides that it is a charging device more or less and will not mount it, EVEN if you select mount from your phone options.
Please look on this forum or ask the guy who posted before for the Samsung USB drivers. Install them on your computer and then mounting the phone from the notification bar will work.
Hope that helps and feel free to ask again if you are stuck on the process.
I thought it was a driver issue as well until last week.
My coworker has the same model phone and is currently running 2.2.
He has his laptop (Windows XP) setup to handle his phone.
When he plugs his equipment in, everything works. When he plugs my phone in, same old story...
Even when trying different MicroUSB cables.
This is why I'm considering loading up a different/modified kernel.
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Well Some of you guys will be surprised that i am writing about an actual concern of mine. BOOBIES!!! Now that that is out of the way.. I currently operate a Samsung Vibrant T-959 with (ROM)(PORT)Simply Galaxy 2.7XE SweeyHoney.ZSJPJ W/OverStock-v2.2.1 And a Ka7 Kernel Wich is a port from the Samsung International series I9000.
My problem is that every computer i connect to, doesnt recognize my device. Ive tried installing new drivers as well as re-flashing the rom, and still my device is not recognized. I have noticed that within the rom im using, there is a ".prop Editor" in SGHToolS. I see that if i knew what i was doing i might be able to change everything that says I9000 to T-959 (which every computer recognized)
Ive done some researching about "prop Editor" and i havent left feeling confident about messing with it. Im sorry if there was a post that expressed this concern in the past, i haven't found one but that doesnt mean its not here. So in closing, Thank you And HELP ME PLEASE!!... And remember, we all where noobs at some point
You need to download the AIO toolbox on the computer you are using and Install the drivers that program gives you. Its an actual button the the program that says "Install Drivers"....the drivers needed on the computer are not included in the classic driver install when you connect the phone. Even if you search the internet for the drivers (the option it gives you) it wont find the right ones.
also make sure you enable debugging (duh)
::if i helped, thank me::
rubbamade said:
You need to download the AIO toolbox on the computer you are using and Install the drivers that program gives you. Its an actual button the the program that says "Install Drivers"....the drivers needed on the computer are not included in the classic driver install when you connect the phone. Even if you search the internet for the drivers (the option it gives you) it wont find the right ones.
also make sure you enable debugging (duh)
::if i helped, thank me::
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I'll try it out!.. Pressing thanks button.... Now!
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I think the toobox installs drives also.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=954509
wasscomedy said:
Well Some of you guys will be surprised that i am writing about an actual concern of mine. BOOBIES!!! Now that that is out of the way.. I currently operate a Samsung Vibrant T-959 with (ROM)(PORT)Simply Galaxy 2.7XE SweeyHoney.ZSJPJ W/OverStock-v2.2.1 And a Ka7 Kernel Wich is a port from the Samsung International series I9000.
My problem is that every computer i connect to, doesnt recognize my device. Ive tried installing new drivers as well as re-flashing the rom, and still my device is not recognized. I have noticed that within the rom im using, there is a ".prop Editor" in SGHToolS. I see that if i knew what i was doing i might be able to change everything that says I9000 to T-959 (which every computer recognized)
Ive done some researching about "prop Editor" and i havent left feeling confident about messing with it. Im sorry if there was a post that expressed this concern in the past, i haven't found one but that doesnt mean its not here. So in closing, Thank you And HELP ME PLEASE!!... And remember, we all where noobs at some point [/QUOTE
First make sure it not in Debugging mode
Then try something as simple as Settings/ Wireless and Networks/USB Settings/ask on connection or just enable Mass storage/ and it will pop up with a selection of accepting it and then your phone will be mounted!
I have a T959 Vibrant just like you,and Im running about the same ROM as you, and Im having no problems using WIN XP PRO 32 bit OS on my lappy! The ROM detects the phone as a GT-I9000 but I still can still mount it, or have a port appear if i use ODIN, or BayWolfs program etc!
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First make sure it not in Debugging mode
Then try something as simple as Settings/ Wireless and Networks/USB Settings/ask on connection or just enable Mass storage/ and it will pop up with a selection of accepting it and then your phone will be mounted!
I have a T959 Vibrant just like you,and Im running about the same ROM as you, and Im having no problems using WIN XP PRO 32 bit OS on my lappy! The ROM detects the phone as a GT-I9000 but I still can still mount it, or have a port appear if i use ODIN, or BayWolfs program etc![/QUOTE]
WoW!.... Somthing inside tells me to just agree with the first so i can blame my computer and not the noob... But sure as **** it just worked for me... In my defence i swear ive done that... but probs not... Thanks again
nomadrider123 said:
I think the toobox installs drives also.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=954509
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Thanks dude, my buddies computer will probs need this and not just the obvious step i just preformed. I absolutly love the knoledge of everyone on this site!! I feel dumb sometimes, but im learning
Everything worked great!!!
That being said, this morning while i was pluging mu usb in the computer, my finger touched the other end of the usb cable(that plugs into phone) Ever since then my computer doesnt even recognize that its pluged in...
Whe its in "debuggin" the computer and usb icon go on the phone
But when i plug into computer all my phone does is says its charging
Any ideas?
when its plugges in and you see the icons on your phone...pull down the menu and click the one that says 'connect USB' on your phone...then click ok when it asks you if you want to connect...should work
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when its plugges in and you see the icons on your phone...pull down the menu and click the one that says 'connect USB' on your phone...then click ok when it asks you if you want to connect...should work
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Thats what i would normaly do... but when i plug it in, my phone doesnt even give me the option of that.. My phone just thinks its charging while in computer :/
This happened to my girlfriends phone last week...she is running bionix 1.3.1.....i thought something was wrong so i re-installed the ROM to no avail. I gave up for the night.
The next day i plugged it in to the computer...and boom....worked fine. I dont know what caused it...but after a day it worked fine for me after doing essentially nothing.
maybe try going into recovery and reflashing your Kernel (tigersblood overstock whatever) then fix the permissions and wipe cache partition. and reboot.
just an idea but it may work.
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This happened to my girlfriends phone last week...she is running bionix 1.3.1.....i thought something was wrong so i re-installed the ROM to no avail. I gave up for the night.
The next day i plugged it in to the computer...and boom....worked fine. I dont know what caused it...but after a day it worked fine for me after doing essentially nothing.
maybe try going into recovery and reflashing your Kernel (tigersblood overstock whatever) then fix the permissions and wipe cache partition. and reboot.
just an idea but it may work.
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will try.. time is all i have..lol
I have a galaxy S2 which I've updated via XDA to 2.3.6, everything was working fine until a few days ago, I plugged the phone into my PC and I was given "One of the USB Devices attached to this computer has malfunctioned et etc" and then "Device Drive not installed correctly" something along those lines.
I've tried it on other machines and the same thing happens, I can't access the storage nor detect it in odin or keis.
Any suggestions or help would be hugely appreciated.
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Try the first part of this thread (The bit about uninstalling/reinstaling Kies/drivers).
Can you let me know what happens? I had exactly the same issue but its in warranty repair, I would like to try to fix it when it comes back, Im assuming it wont be fixed under warranty
No Nandroid backup ???
jje
No backup, I backup files and wipe generally, but the phone can't sync with the PC so I can't reinstall a different stock firmware.
I'd pay good money if someone could fix this or had an idea how to fix it?
First step would be back up data and factory reset .
jje
See my thread here.
If the modem/pda fix doesn't work, try another USB cable - you might be pleasantly surprised.
I know I was...
Excellent advice. And also along this line of thinking, another PC/OS might be worth a shot as well if nothing else works.
B3311 said:
See my thread here.
If the modem/pda fix doesn't work, try another USB cable - you might be pleasantly surprised.
I know I was...
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Should have mentioned Ive tried another PC but I havent tried another cable as I dont have access, but Ill try to get one from somewhere
Nationalmaverick said:
Should have mentioned Ive tried another PC
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You did
Tried the dialpad PDA/Modem hack? From my googling last week, it doesn't seem to have worked for the majority.
Ive now tried a new cable, Ive tried restarting the phone when its plugged into the pc but when its powered off and charging it will not turn on no matter what I do.
I have tried uninstalling kies and restarting then letting windows install a driver but it installs the old driver I believe.
This all started with 2.3.6 and as far as I can tell, I must have installed the wrong version for my region or something and its affected the way it shows up.
i had exactly the same problem from an hour to another i was really pissed off,
i had a nandroid backup but that doesnt helped much.
the thing is i reinstalled my computer clean install without any software only kies, cleaned the usb port of the cellphone and by doing that i got my cellphone recognized at odin sometimes, when i got recognized i pray it doesnt disconnect and flash full XXKI3 with pit file and problem solved, don't know why this happened but i was going crazy haha
a tip that helped me with odin. get to device manager with the phone plugged in and disable unknown device ( the one that cellphone is) then if you reconnect your cellphone twice for me it's work on odin!
the main problem for me was the unknown device you had and that it reconnect constanly, also you have to know the solution for me was xxkp8 with pit that solved my problem then went to xxki3 and is was solve already but i think xxki3 willl be the same for you, i whink the clean install with pit is the solution, maybe someone can correct me, this worked for me (i thought it was the usb port and my guarantee is under USA and i'm from argentina so i was getting crazy, i tried all and this helped (also with this problem couldnt go back to stock firmware :S)
good luck i hope this help you
PS: i tried all sollutions they said to you here and nor one helped! and searched the hole forum and nothing helped me!
PS2: i thing it can be related to something broked on the cellphone software, cause my region last firmware was 2.3.4 i was using simple and clean rom 2.3.6 not for my region without a problem and suddenly this happened now i'm again on S&C cause it fits for my usage and no problem at all!, something messed up the cellphone maybe a buggy flash of siyah kernel by the time it happened to me i was testing siyah 2.6.3 i think and it was really buggy for some people
Hey fdbailes,
That pretty much sounds like what is going on with me, I've tried what you suggested but sometimes when I plug it in, it doesn't even detect a device, the PC makes the noise but nothing happens.
It's really very disapointing, I am a carer for a disabled person so I have no money to buy a new phone and I really really want ICS on my galaxy.
Thanks for the help, Ill keep trying, what version of Odin were you using?
Did you use the stock Samsung Cable?
I cant think of anything else except
Does anyone know if its possible to install a new kernel from the SD somehow?
Nationalmaverick said:
Does anyone know if its possible to install a new kernel from the SD somehow?
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Mobile Odin, if you're rooted.
I am not, I'm on 2.3.6, please tell me theres a quick and dirty mobile root? lol
I'd settle for hugely complicated and filthy....
Edit: Would is it possible/would it be possible, to update firmware or root over wifi or bluetooth?
I was thinking that you could install the cwm manager apk, but I'm not sure if you have to be rooted to install it... Brain not working well today, anyone else can confirm/deny?
You can but try anyway. Download Superuser and Nitrality from the market, use Nitrality to install the apk, see what happens.
View attachment CWMManager.apk
Blast, CWM wont run unless I have root access.
Also, Nitrality keeps crashing at launch
Did you ever find a solution for this?? I just got a new tmobile sg2 but my laptop is doing the same thing?? I really wanna root it already
My phone won't seem to connect to my PC and Mac, The only other time it connected was when I had MIUI, I recently flashed AOKP ICS ROM from Task, but I can't seem to connect to my PC for File transfers, I have airdroid but sometimes I might not have wifi,
Help me Please
If this thread was already made Sorry about that
You need an app for that
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You need an app for that
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Which app would that be?
It should be under "my computer", listed as a phone instead of a drive, atleast for windows, don't know bout macs. You have drivers installed, correct?
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It should be under "my computer", listed as a phone instead of a drive, atleast for windows, don't know bout macs. You have drivers installed, correct?
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With some ics roms it is broken and need an app
twiggums said:
It should be under "my computer", listed as a phone instead of a drive, atleast for windows, don't know bout macs. You have drivers installed, correct?
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Last time I checked I did, Do you know where I can get them if I don't have them?
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With some ics roms it is broken and need an app
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I'm running the AOKP ROM ref in OP, and it's working fine for me, no additional apps.
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Last time I checked I did, Do you know where I can get them if I don't have them?
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Can't remember tbh, I installed them ages ago, I'll look when I get home if I've got a chance.
Can't remember tbh, I installed them ages ago, I'll look when I get home if I've got a chance.[/QUOTE]
Thanks, It'll help alot
Yeah so i'm not sure which has the drivers needed, only that it's something i obviously installed a while ago since i haven't installed anything new lately on my PC. I've got Kies installed (never really use, but it has some sort of drivers i think), i've got Android SDK tools (again, might contain some drivers), and i believe i downloaded the drivers via the samsung site as well.
The one thing i do notice is that it shows up as "GT-I9100" instead of our model under My Computer. So perhaps the drivers for the i9100 need to be installed as well?
Sorry, wish i had a more concrete answer for ya . does anything show up under your computer's device manager when the phone is plugged in? (likely something with a question mark next to it)
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Yeah so i'm not sure which has the drivers needed, only that it's something i obviously installed a while ago since i haven't installed anything new lately on my PC. I've got Kies installed (never really use, but it has some sort of drivers i think), i've got Android SDK tools (again, might contain some drivers), and i believe i downloaded the drivers via the samsung site as well.
The one thing i do notice is that it shows up as "GT-I9100" instead of our model under My Computer. So perhaps the drivers for the i9100 need to be installed as well?
Sorry, wish i had a more concrete answer for ya . does anything show up under your computer's device manager when the phone is plugged in? (likely something with a question mark next to it)
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It shows up as unrecognized device, and it always says it malfunctioned, it has never worked even when I had the original samsung rom
I was kind of having the same thing happen. Computer wouldnt see my phone. Did a little research and came up with this. I deleted KIES (from what I read on here somewhere LOL) and did a search for this( used bing.com)...Samsung USB Drivers for Mobile Phones v1.4.8.0 After I loaded that everything went back to normal. Took me awhile to find that info but now Im glad I did!! Hope this helps!!
Try uninstalling Samsung drivers, reboot, and installing it again. Also be sure that the USB port is functioning. It sometimes could be the USB cable (HTC USB cable doesn't work very well with my i777 whereas Motorola's USB cable works great).
Heres the app you need
I put a stock sammobile I9100 xwlse 4.1.2 jelly bean rom on my Galaxy s2 worked fine for 2 days now I have problems charging the phone saying after half an hour its charged when its not also windows 7 will not reconise the device anymore tried factory reset still no joy even when I unplug the charger or plug it in its go's slower to start charging or stop chargeing its annouying the hell out of me tried on windows to uninstall the drivers and reintsall to no avail any ideas
Ok first of all, punctuation - use it.
About the battery problem, it seems like it's out of "sync", you should let it from exactly 0 to exactly 100. That should fix it.
About the not recognizing, have you tried different USB port on the PC? Tried on another PC? Tried with another phone? Tried with a different USB cable?
You have many options, now go try them.
Kaldsud said:
Ok first of all, punctuation - use it.
About the battery problem, it seems like it's out of "sync", you should let it from exactly 0 to exactly 100. That should fix it.
About the not recognizing, have you tried different USB port on the PC? Tried on another PC? Tried with another phone? Tried with a different USB cable?
You have many options, now go try them.
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I am having a similar issue, when I plug my phone into a windows PC through USB the MTP driver is buggy, have to reconnect and change to media device a few times until it installs, and then the issue afterwards will be the phone will seem as if it is being plugged and unplugged multiple times after its been disconnected (usually when I have media player running too) ... this issue was non-existant before the software update so I'm sure its gotta be an issue.
comas & latest kies.
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Tried what you said and no luck tried draining battery and recharging but still saying fully charged when its not also tried to conect to a diffrent computer still no luck there either and I did try a diffrent usb lead and still the computers say device not supported anything else to try
Genuine s2 cable?
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$2500 donlopr
yep its only started these problems since I put jell bean update on would like to go bak to ice cream sandwich but till I get my device to be reconise I am stuck
boro1876 said:
yep its only started these problems since I put jell bean update on would like to go bak to ice cream sandwich but till I get my device to be reconise I am stuck
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The thing is that it doesn't make any sense
You are not rooted are you?
Your usb flex must be dusty/busted.
Nope not rooted tried uninstalling drivers and reinstalling even tried Keis not a thing I get error code 43 on my pc even though the drivers are there it says usb device not reconised so for some reason which is doing my head in I cannot get it to connect with my pc on windows 7 also tried it on another computer with XP on and get the same problem tried driffrent usb ports and usb leads as well
Error 43 is a start.
Disable the antivirus and don't install the drivers, install kies.
Try a laptop.
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Tried my galaxy 2 again tonight after I replaced the battery I suspected may have been faulty ie not holding its charge and low and behold it is also connecting fine to the pc now I do not know if this is related it could be but as of now for some reason I am puzzled its now working on my pc thanks for your help in trying to solve this problem will alway pop here from time to time to read about any problems I may get and for updates once again thanks for your help it great having a site like these for help:laugh::good:
batteries are evil, saw that? I put a coma there.
Glad it all worked out for you.
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