On my previous Galaxy S whenever I connect my phone I got a small icon near clock which indicates mass storage device is connected,however on S3 I don't see any indication of device connected.When I go to my computer I see S3 as media device when I go in it I can browse external and internal memory but my question is that how to remove S3 safely from computer when file transfer is done? I don't see any UN-mount option either.
ANYONE?
Yeah mass storage is gone, and you can just unplug the device after the text "synchronize" disappear from the phone ..no need to unmount etc
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norpan111 said:
Yeah mass storage is gone, and you can just unplug the device after the text "synchronize" disappear from the phone ..no need to unmount etc
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Are you 100% confident it wont hurt S3 if I pull plug?
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Are you 100% confident it wont hurt S3 if I pull plug?
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of course, just make sure that you don't pull it out when the file transfer is still going on, as that might corrupt the disk, and need formatting
The S3 is an inanimate object and has no feelings so I'd say it's 100% "ethical" to pull the plug on it without killing it or hurting its feelings.
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The "lost in translation" kind of thing
why did they canceled the usb utilities option ?
now it just slow strasfer and anoyng...
hope that they will release an update to get it back or something
benhouli said:
why did they canceled the usb utilities option ?
now it just slow strasfer and anoyng...
hope that they will release an update to get it back or something
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That's one thing HTC has over the sgs3, way better options when connecting through usb!
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and do u think it's dead end?
samsung or developers will not do something to add it or something
i hope someone will do something about that
As in the first post the UN forced Samsung to remove this unethical means of file transfer . War may well follow .,
jje
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and do u think it's dead end?
samsung or developers will not do something to add it or something
i hope someone will do something about that
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This app will make the external microSD card of your SGS3 available as USB mass storage device.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1711009
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This app will make the external microSD card of your SGS3 available as USB mass storage device.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1711009
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thanks...
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I will receive the phone this week.
I was wondering if I should purchase a MicroSD memory card TF or is not necessary?
The 16GB into the device is enough for me but the question is if I need a memory card for specific applications or certain things?
This is my first device with Android so I dont know the answer.
A its not necessary but B its useful to back stuff up to .
Plus you have more storage on your phone .
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JJEgan said:
A its not necessary but B its useful to back stuff up to .
Plus you have more storage on your phone .
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what do you mean its useful to back stuff up?
I have WD passport 500gb
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A its not necessary but B its useful to back stuff up to .
Plus you have more storage on your phone .
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Yep it's really useful for backup.
And if you plan to use your GS2 to play vids it will be essential.
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what do you mean its useful to back stuff up?
I have WD passport 500gb
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He meant its to useful to back up stuff from your phone, i.e. Pictures,
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OK thanks for the answers.
My test showed me that internal sd is a class 10. So, battery usage is lower and the read/write perfs are good.
I just ordered a 32GB class 10 card. I want to put 22GB of music on it so I can sync it the PC. Won't sync when I have more much on the PC than the Phone.
Why are you syncing it? Just copy paste.
I wonder if anyone's looked in to this? Could be huge - most of us have a dead simcard slot - I wonder if there's a way to hack in an sdcard reader to the hardware?
What dead MicroSD card slot?
Do you mean the slot that has the serial # info and has nothing to do with ab SD card?
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What dead MicroSD card slot?
Do you mean the slot that has the serial # info and has nothing to do with ab SD card?
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He said dead sim card slot, not dead MicroSD card slot. The OP clearly realises the slot has nothing to do with an SD card. Seems you have misunderstood or not bothered to read it properly but nevertheless im sure the pretty much redundant piece of plastic with the serial info is something that I'm sure a lot of TP users would be prepared to sacrifice if they could mod in a card reader.
If you're going to hack anything then hack the USB port to work as a host and read away!
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He said dead sim card slot, not dead MicroSD card slot. The OP clearly realises the slot has nothing to do with an SD card. Seems you have misunderstood or not bothered to read it properly but nevertheless im sure the pretty much redundant piece of plastic with the serial info is something that I'm sure a lot of TP users would be prepared to sacrifice if they could mod in a card reader.
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Yes, I misunderstood... my apologies.
I've wondered if it would be possible to solder in a wire from a +5v somewhere to the USB. (I'm sure someone will quickly point out if this is a "bad" idea...)
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I've wondered if it would be possible to solder in a wire from a +5v somewhere to the USB. (I'm sure someone will quickly point out if this is a "bad" idea...)
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you would probably need to create 5v first. the touchpad I think runs off something like 3v. while I seems like a good idea to hack in a card reader,my feeling is not to.worry until you in out of memory. a better idea might be a device stuck to the back containing a extra battery and a card.reader. It would make the tablet thicker but increase battery life and provide plenty of storageas well as providing the power needed for the reader.
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If you're going to hack anything then hack the USB port to work as a host and read away!
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This would also be awesome. I think it would take a bit more for this though than an sdcard since the sdcard can operate up to 3.7v.
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This would also be awesome. I think it would take a bit more for this though than an sdcard since the sdcard can operate up to 3.7v.
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Sorry I wasn't clear enough, you can do this for real right now!
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Sorry I wasn't clear enough, you can do this for real right now!
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Do you have a link?
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Do you have a link?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1316174
And there is another fuller in depth post on another forum which I will not post here as the last time I tried to be helpful I was accused of spamming and threatened with a ban so you will have to try a google.
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Oh what the heck
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/3724-functional-usb-host-on-touchpad/
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1316174
And there is another fuller in depth post on another forum which I will not post here as the last time I tried to be helpful I was accused of spamming and threatened with a ban so you will have to try a google.
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Oh what the heck
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/3724-functional-usb-host-on-touchpad/
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Well that's not near what the OP was talking about. An SD card that give you build in storage, even on the go, is much more practical than this option.
Still could be useful, but for me it not very practical.
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Well that's not near what the OP was talking about. An SD card that give you build in storage, even on the go, is much more practical than this option.
Still could be useful, but for me it not very practical.
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Of course it isn't, but it is what I was talking about and the OP asked for the link.
So what's your problem?
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Of course it isn't, but it is what I was talking about and the OP asked for the link.
So what's your problem?
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I don't have a problem...
1. I didn't see where he asked about it... my apologies there.
2. Just pointing out the limited usefulness compared to the SD card solution.
I wasn't trying to be a jerk.
Personally I think the best solution would have been if HP would of just included an SD or MicroSD card. It drive me nuts when manufacturers mimic the apple model and give you less option and features as if that will equal success (looking at you Touchpad and GalaxyTab 10.1).
Um... Looks like the subject is just about buried in the amount of crap everyone has been piling on so far.
So back to constructive discussion... What are the advantages of having SD card in your mobile device (be it a phone or a tablet)?
I have a 16GB microSD card in my Nexus One, and I have never taken it out. I almost wish all of the flash was just integrated.
With quality of USB and network file transfer protocols I think SD is just about useless.
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Um... Looks like the subject is just about buried in the amount of crap everyone has been piling on so far.
So back to constructive discussion... What are the advantages of having SD card in your mobile device (be it a phone or a tablet)?
I have a 16GB microSD card in my Nexus One, and I have never taken it out. I almost wish all of the flash was just integrated.
With quality of USB and network file transfer protocols I think SD is just about useless.
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Very simple, I can put all my photos, videos, documents, downloads, Maps for my GPS apps on my SD card. It leaves more space on my device for apps and if and when I wipe my device I don't lose any of it. I've had time when I was having an issue with a device and had to wipe everything. Having certain files on my SDcard kept me from loosing anything. with my phone I've stored different ROM on my SDcard so I could test them out and switch between various ROM with ease.
I don't take my SDcard out either, the purpose of the SDcard isn't to move files from you computer to you phone but rather as storage.
But, I'll give you $10 for that useless 16GB microSD card.
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Very simple, I can put all my photos, videos, documents, downloads, Maps for my GPS apps on my SD card. It leaves more space on my device for apps and if and when I wipe my device I don't lose any of it. I've had time when I was having an issue with a device and had to wipe everything. Having certain files on my SDcard kept me from loosing anything. with my phone I've stored different ROM on my SDcard so I could test them out and switch between various ROM with ease.
I don't take my SDcard out either, the purpose of the SDcard isn't to move files from you computer to you phone but rather as storage.
But, I'll give you $10 for that useless 16GB microSD card.
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Technically a TouchPad without hardware damage is unbrickable, USB is connected to CPU so you could always push a boot image to RAM.
You do bring up a valid issue, but some of the ways you can stop relying on local storage are cloud storage and cloud backups. These Palm accounts that we get with WebOS on the TouchPads do just that.
Which brings us to the next question, can we have an application to access our Palm accounts from Android?
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You do bring up a valid issue, but some of the ways you can stop relying on local storage are cloud storage and cloud backups. These Palm accounts that we get with WebOS on the TouchPads do just that.
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But I like local storage. I rather have my music on my SD card. There are some picture I'd also like to have on my device locally. Same with documents and a variety of other thing. I don't have to have everything on there, but there are something I would like to have. Not to mention that being a WiFi device I can't always have access to cloud storage.
There is room for both in my opinion.
OK, I'm done... back to you regularly scheduled thread.
ive been curious about this since i got mine, but i have a 32gb, so its never really been a project in the front of my mind...imma take a look at the whitesheets and teardowns (cuz i dont wanna open mine if SD isnt possible ) and see if there are even pins for data available, but im pretty sure there isnt, which would also explain why devs are working on getting OTG running
So hello, I would like to ask a few questions about Note 2.
1. I have GT-N7000, what is the difference between this one and just Note 2?
2. How can I upgrade my android? Right now I have 4.0.4, which came by default.
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So hello, I would like to ask a few questions about Note 2.
1. I have GT-N7000, what is the difference between this one and just Note 2?
2. How can I upgrade my android? Right now I have 4.0.4, which came by default.
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There is a HUGE difference between the 2 devices. Obviously the original Note, the one you have, is running on ICS, while the Note 2 has 4.1 Jellybean. Note 2 has significantly better hardware as well. Quad core and 2 GB of RAM, as opposed to Dual core and 1 GB RAM. Also, Note 1 has PenTile Matrix, while Note 2 has RGB Matrix. Note 2 is also 0.2" bigger. There are a bunch of other differences such as SPen improvements and different Touchwiz UIs, so I wont continue. The official update is coming, according to GSMarena, so just wait. That or root your device and flash a custom ROM on it. Search on Google or XDA on how to do so. If you want more info on Note 2, here it is: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note_ii_n7100-4854.php
PS. Instead of asking this, you could have found your answers on Youtube and Google.
Ok, thanks Got 1 more question...Im trying to add files from my pc to my phone..so far I couldnt.. Installed 30 tb of software and nothing worked...tried samsung kies and doubleTwist...cant...its very annoying
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Ok, thanks Got 1 more question...Im trying to add files from my pc to my phone..so far I couldnt.. Installed 30 tb of software and nothing worked...tried samsung kies and doubleTwist...cant...its very annoying
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umm. tb is terabyte. That would not be possible to fit on a smartphone. I think you mean mb? Even 30 gb of stuff is a bit of a stretch. And what do you mean that you're trying to add to your phone? Music? When I add files, such as roms, kernels, music, photos, etc, I just open Computer, and find the removable disk and then drag and drop into the sd card. Dunno why you're using Kies... Anyway, Im not exactly sure what you're trying to say here.
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umm. tb is terabyte. That would not be possible to fit on a smartphone. I think you mean mb? Even 30 gb of stuff is a bit of a stretch. And what do you mean that you're trying to add to your phone? Music? When I add files, such as roms, kernels, music, photos, etc, I just open Computer, and find the removable disk and then drag and drop into the sd card. Dunno why you're using Kies... Anyway, Im not exactly sure what you're trying to say here.
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Well I was just kidding with 30tb, just because I did so much and cant get files on my phone :S There is no option like you said with removable disc...
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Well I was just kidding with 30tb, just because I did so much and cant get files on my phone :S There is no option like you said with removable disc...
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you sure you cant get that option in computer? does your usb cable even connect properly? does your phone says its connected? Watch this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23y5XZrRxEM
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you sure you cant get that option in computer? does your usb cable even connect properly? does your phone says its connected? Watch this video:
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If I select MTP it doesnt recognize it..
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If I select MTP it doesnt recognize it..
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Might be your usb cable or computer. Try changing cables.
Oh and also, if you dont have drivers installed/updated, it might not recognize.
Read this How-to: http://www.knowyourmobile.com/samsu..._a_computer_with_the_samsung_galaxy_note.html
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Might be your usb cable or computer. Try changing cables.
Oh and also, if you dont have drivers installed/updated, it might not recognize.
Read this How-to:
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Hey, I dont use memory card. Also I only have that cable, and I do have latest drivers.
With the all these roms coming out do you think we will ever get real usb mass storage? I come from the rezound and was nice to be able to use usb on any pc quickly. I'm no Dev but I would assume it would be easier than unlocking the boot loader ha
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Are we talking for the external SD Card? Cuz yeah I'd love to have this too.
I hate MTP with a passion. But it's been working "okay-ish" so far for me. It's just so slow.
I have a microsd to usb adapter (it was about $5 from amazon) and I just pop the card out of my phone and copy files. MTP was worst under HC. You could always transfer files via wifi or bluetooth. The only time I've had my note plugged into the PC is when I unlocked the bootloader.
According to these posts the SGS3 utility works on our Note2.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2002081
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1711009
Give it a try!
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With the all these roms coming out do you think we will ever get real usb mass storage? I come from the rezound and was nice to be able to use usb on any pc quickly. I'm no Dev but I would assume it would be easier than unlocking the boot loader ha
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When I plug mine in I get SCH-I605 with both "card" and "phone" and able to access both.
zim2323 said:
According to these posts the SGS3 utility works on our Note2.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2002081
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1711009
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Dont work on Verizon
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textron said:
When I plug mine in I get SCH-I605 with both "card" and "phone" and able to access both.
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So do I, I don't get what the question is here??
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So do I, I don't get what the question is here??
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Maybe you should read about usb mass storage and see how it differs from mtp. I can post some links for you but I can't understand it for you.
I forget what the rationale behind MTP was but I don't care. This is #@)*ING a pain in the @ss. It's Google's fault.
My Droid the way it handled USB and file transfer was waaay better.
I wouldn't really have a problem I guess but this Android File Transfer app on my Mac well it worked when I first got my SIII but right after the first stupid Verizon update it broke. Still broken in JB. Oh Verizon, the company you just plain hate.
For now I do what the above poster mentioned with SD card to my mac. It works, and thankfully Sammy gave us external SD Card slot. But it's not as convenient.
I wish Google would just add file transfering back or get Android File Transfer working again on Mac with the most popular phone (in the world?).
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I forget what the rationale behind MTP was but I don't care. This is #@)*ING a pain in the @ss. It's Google's fault.
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It was an attempt at a seamless auto mounting easy access to your phone's data requiring no input from the end user that failed. What really bugs me is that the method used for transferring is 100x slower than the usb mass storage method. The thing I do most is transfer music and MTP makes me want to poke my eyes out.
Hi everyone, hoping for some help.
My galaxy s2 wont power on at all.... I have tried plugging USB into the PC and pressing Vol Up but nothing - this happened after replacing the USB charge port. The power flex cable accidentally ripped off.
I plug it into my laptop and it starts installing the driver but then fails. Anyone experienced this before?
Detach battery, leave it in 5 minute and attach again , power on. I face this problem before(but the cause is not same to you ) and my phone power on after i do those steps. Hope your phone will work again.
Or you could wait for KeithHarris39 who knows what he's talking about with this stuff to read your thread (he's posted to Q&A in the last hour or two, so he's probably around somewhere) & he'll actually give you some idea of what might have gone wrong/what you can do about it.
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Or you could wait for KeithHarris39 who knows what he's talking about with this stuff to read your thread (he's posted to Q&A in the last hour or two, so he's probably around somewhere) & he'll actually give you some idea of what might have gone wrong/what you can do about it.
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i cant send u a pm ...tried it says u dont want to get disturbed..
^^^
Why would you want to send me a PM ? I have the PM system turned off by design.
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Why would you want to send me a PM ? I have the PM system turned off by design.
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something worth ur interest...
If you are describing the flex cable that is/was attached to the USB charger board.....then the 'inadvertent detachment' is likely the cause of your issues......
First, the damage that *has* taken place is likely to have caused a lack of charge reaching the battery....which is likely the reason the phone won't boot....dead battery and no way to charge it.
Second, it's likely the PC isn't installing the drivers as the damage caused is probably stopping the PC recognising the phone for what it is.....we all know PC's are dumb, if they're not told exactly how to do something, they just sit there scratching their metaphorical heads....lol
Repairing this part is *highly unlikely* to succeed........the only option....get another replacement.... the only saving grace......they're not that expensive......
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I very much doubt you have anything to say to me in PM that would be 'worth my interest'. However, if you still believe that to be the case, this thread is as good a place as any to say it.
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something worth ur interest...
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Maybe its the winner of the next Melbourne Cup..........
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I very much doubt you have anything to say to me in PM that would be 'worth my interest'. However, if you still believe that to be the case, this thread is as good a place as any to say it.
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just wanted to ask u whether u would be interested for getting a RC title..if yes then would have nominated u to the committee .
u really thought i would ask u for investing money
Thankyou for the offer, that's very kind of you to think of me that way & I do appreciate it But no, I'd rather not, thanks.
Why not ? You might be a gambling guru for all we know
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just wanted to ask u whether u would be interested for getting a RC title..if yes then would have nominated u to the committee .
u really thought i would ask u for investing money
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Thankyou for the offer, that's very kind of you to think of me that way & I do appreciate it But no, I'd rather not, thanks.
Why not ? You might be a gambling guru for all we know
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k mate ..its ur decision c ya around here itself till my s2 lives...
keithross39 said:
If you are describing the flex cable that is/was attached to the USB charger board.....then the 'inadvertent detachment' is likely the cause of your issues......
First, the damage that *has* taken place is likely to have caused a lack of charge reaching the battery....which is likely the reason the phone won't boot....dead battery and no way to charge it.
Second, it's likely the PC isn't installing the drivers as the damage caused is probably stopping the PC recognising the phone for what it is.....we all know PC's are dumb, if they're not told exactly how to do something, they just sit there scratching their metaphorical heads....lol
Repairing this part is *highly unlikely* to succeed........the only option....get another replacement.... the only saving grace......they're not that expensive......
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Thought as much but only just got back on here. Thanks for your time. Already ordered the bits that all arrived today ( except I missed the bloody posty )
So I will let you know how my soldering skills hold up after years of being dormant! The board itself seems fine... just kicking myself for giving it that little pull and forgetting that the power button is stuck on. Doh!! The phone is my old one and now belongs to the Mrs... wasn't too happy with me lol. So much so, and I'm sorry to say she switched to the dark side.. iPhone.
Now I think I'll see what ROMs are good for the s4... easy rooted it from day one but now I feel ready for a change. First android I've never completely changed
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Ok so I reattached the parts.. but still won't boot up. I plug it into the laptop and connect to Odin.. the id:com turns blue and unknown upload mode is on screen... but it just hangs and does nothing any ideas?
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