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.
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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
A month or two ago I started experiencing problems while connecting my S2 to the PC or laptop using the data cable.
When I connect the cable to my S2 on the PC or laptop it comes up with the balloon messages in the system tray:
USB device not recognised.
Then a short while later it comes up with another balloon message:
This device can perform faster.
Sometimes while transferring data, it will disconnect and the file transfer fails.
Sometimes if the cable is moved slightly it will cause the device to disconnect from the PC.
And, of course, the file transfers are much slower than they should be and much slower than they used to be.
GT-I9100 Rooted.
I9100XXKKI3
Gingerbread 2.3.6 Stock (Frankenstein)
I haven't touched any ROM or flashed anything on this in like over 8 months so it's nothing to do on that front.
I removed micro SD card and tried reconnecting again, still the same problem.
I've tried different computers, still the same problem.
I've used different cables, still the same problems. Tried enabling and disabling USB debugging. Same problem still remains.
The USB cables and computer and laptop work fine with my S3.
All the correct drivers are installed for the S2.
I'm resigned to thinking it's a hardware issue as I've exhausted other options. Is there a simple fix or will this need sending back to Samsung?
I've had the phone over a year now but someone told me the warranty is two years?
All help appreciated guys. Thanks in advance.
Why don't you upgrade to ICS?
przemcio510 said:
Why don't you upgrade to ICS?
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Probably because his USB port doesn't currently work properly.
@OP, this is often caused by a dirty or faulty USB port. You can try cleaning it, but you may need to replace it.
Try cleaning it out with a dry toothbrush first.
If that doesn't work, take the battery out, and try cleaning the port with a small q-tip with a small amount of isopropyl alcohol; let it dry for a while after that, then replace the battery.
If THAT doesn't work, you'll probably need to replace the part for the USB port.
If your warranty is still good, you could try to go that route, but you'll need to unroot your phone. Otherwise, I've heard it runs about $15 for the part, and you can replace it yourself. If you don't feel up to it, you can have a cell repair shop or Samsung service center do it for you, but it will probably be significantly more expensive than $15.
My opinion based on your description is the USB socket on the phone is wearing out/damaged. The USB socket is on a small circuit board separate from the main logic board. It's easy to replace and the part is cheap on EBay. Search for a disassembly/tear down video and judge whether you can do it yourself.
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Thanks for the very quick responses guy. They were very thorough as well.
I will look into cleaning the port and if it still doesn't work I'll consider having it repaired. My soldering skills were excellent but I haven't done it for a few years, so may leave it in someone else's hands.
I haven't upgraded to ICS as I was very happy with my phone at the time. Also, a couple of friends who had upgraded to ICS on their S2 regretted it due to numerous problems, which put me off upgrading.
You can still use mobile odin and theres no soldering needed with the usb,it comes as a board with a ribbon cable.
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theunderling said:
You can still use mobile odin and theres no soldering needed with the usb,it comes as a board with a ribbon cable.
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I've had a look on the Samsung website here:
w ww.samsung.com/uk/support/warranty/warrantyInformation.do?page=POLICY.WARRANTY
It seems as though the warranty period on my phone is 24 months so I might just get it done via Samsung.
I'll contact them in the morning and see where I stand. If not, then the replacement USB board connected by a simple ribbon cable sounds like a doddle. I've seen a grade A condition part on ebay for about £8 delivered.
Thank you once again.
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A month or two ago I started experiencing problems while connecting my S2 to the PC or laptop using the data cable.
When I connect the cable to my S2 on the PC or laptop it comes up with the balloon messages in the system tray:
USB device not recognised.
Then a short while later it comes up with another balloon message:
This device can perform faster.
Sometimes while transferring data, it will disconnect and the file transfer fails.
Sometimes if the cable is moved slightly it will cause the device to disconnect from the PC.
And, of course, the file transfers are much slower than they should be and much slower than they used to be.
GT-I9100 Rooted.
I9100XXKKI3
Gingerbread 2.3.6 Stock (Frankenstein)
I haven't touched any ROM or flashed anything on this in like over 8 months so it's nothing to do on that front.
I removed micro SD card and tried reconnecting again, still the same problem.
I've tried different computers, still the same problem.
I've used different cables, still the same problems. Tried enabling and disabling USB debugging. Same problem still remains.
The USB cables and computer and laptop work fine with my S3.
All the correct drivers are installed for the S2.
I'm resigned to thinking it's a hardware issue as I've exhausted other options. Is there a simple fix or will this need sending back to Samsung?
I've had the phone over a year now but someone told me the warranty is two years?
All help appreciated guys. Thanks in advance.
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This is a Cable problem. The USB port of your device is wider now, that's why the cable doesn't fit well. Buy a micorUsb cable for blackberry, it's always very full and thick, then use it to connect your phone. The issue should be resolved.
I once had the same problem with my Nokia N8 and using a Samsung cable (which looks fuller and thicker) solved it.
Yeah warranty should be 2 years BUT youll have to unroot it first if your sending it to them.
They may also wipe your phone and stick on 4.0.4.
If you get the board yourself,check the number is going to be the same i.e the spare one I have here is GT-I9100 rev2.2.
Also other people have got a replacement board and the mic doesnt work(think the boards are sold as refurbished).
So its up to you which option you go for.
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I'm at work and no access to a proper computer, so searching is a bit difficult at the moment. Would appreciate it if you guys could suggest some options for me
Basically my microUSB port has gone faulty, it won't stay connected to any of my 4 USB cables/chargers. It will charge for a bit, but then stop and make the disconnected sound, without being touched. Sometimes wiggling it can get it start charging again, but it needs to be repaired.
So, I need to unroot and put it back to stock. I'm concerned that trying to flash via Odin is going to end badly, if the port suddenly decides to disconnect itself from the computer in the middle of the process.
What should I do? I'm pretty new to Samsung, this is my first one, and I have heard about a mobile Odin - is this an option? If not, then what are my choices?
Thanks.
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Any ideas, guys/gals? I'm very reluctant to just try flashing a stock ROM through Odin, because I am almost 100% the USB will disconnect during the process. At the moment I have a working phone, and I don't want to change that to a bricked phone!
If there is no way to do this without a reliable USB connection, then does anyone know what Three UK are like when it comes to warranty repairs on modded phones? Do they even check if it's been flashed with custom firmware?
Use Mobile Odin
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Use Mobile Odin
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OK, I found Mobile Odin, I'm gonna buy the pro version. Any "watch out for this" advice? I've literally only used desktop Odin once before, other than that I've just flashed ROMs through recovery....
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OK, I found Mobile Odin, I'm gonna buy the pro version. Any "watch out for this" advice? I've literally only used desktop Odin once before, other than that I've just flashed ROMs through recovery....
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The same advice you get when you use the desktop Odin. I'd used it and no problems at all. GL
setspeed said:
OK, I found Mobile Odin, I'm gonna buy the pro version. Any "watch out for this" advice? I've literally only used desktop Odin once before, other than that I've just flashed ROMs through recovery....
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Yeh mobile Odin should be fine, just make sure it has enough charge and you have done all the triangle away etc. you need first. I guess try and follow this guide but with mobile odin - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1911726 The unroot guide at the bottom should help
I think the voltage is too low. If you use usb extension cords or other chargers the voltages could get too low and the phone reduces the charging power so charging gets very slow. With a loose contact this is also possible. Try to unplug and plug in the phone.
Whoa guys. Hold your horses. Turn into repair? Never do that until its your last option. This problem isn't uncommon tho, and often its an easy fix as well. What it sounds like is a loose connection. So here's how to fix:
1)Turn the phone off. Its not nessisary but its better safe than sorry right?
2) Get something thin, a pocket knife works great, maybe a saftey pin might do the trick?
3) Locate the microUSB port, and since we are on a i9300 forum, its going to be on the bottom, easy to find.
4) Inside that port, is a panel thatsticks out, this has the gold/ metalic panels that connect with the gold/ metalic pannels on the charger that you try to plug in. There is a very small space bellow it, get your tool (knife / saftey pin) and GENTALLY pry up that pannel. Be ohhhh so careful of it, you really dont need much for it to work again.
5) Once satasfied, test it! Turn on the phone and connect it up for a charge/to the computer. It should be working like new.
This is common when you continuesly use the port. This happened to my old nexus s and was an easy fix.
If this doesn't work for you, it might be worth checking inside the phone. There are some good dissasembly guides on Youtube that an assist you. All you would then need to check is the connections the the MicroUSB port. If one appears damaged (which is kinda unlikely) then you may need to solder. If you feel uncomfortable doing that, then by all means, send it to Samsung.
Hope I helped. Any further questions your better of sending me a PM. Cheers!
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Whoa guys. Hold your horses. Turn into repair? Never do that until its your last option. This problem isn't uncommon tho, and often its an easy fix as well. What it sounds like is a loose connection. So here's how to fix:
1)Turn the phone off. Its not nessisary but its better safe than sorry right?
2) Get something thin, a pocket knife works great, maybe a saftey pin might do the trick?
3) Locate the microUSB port, and since we are on a i9300 forum, its going to be on the bottom, easy to find.
4) Inside that port, is a panel thatsticks out, this has the gold/ metalic panels that connect with the gold/ metalic pannels on the charger that you try to plug in. There is a very small space bellow it, get your tool (knife / saftey pin) and GENTALLY pry up that pannel. Be ohhhh so careful of it, you really dont need much for it to work again.
5) Once satasfied, test it! Turn on the phone and connect it up for a charge/to the computer. It should be working like new.
This is common when you continuesly use the port. This happened to my old nexus s and was an easy fix.
If this doesn't work for you, it might be worth checking inside the phone. There are some good dissasembly guides on Youtube that an assist you. All you would then need to check is the connections the the MicroUSB port. If one appears damaged (which is kinda unlikely) then you may need to solder. If you feel uncomfortable doing that, then by all means, send it to Samsung.
Hope I helped. Any further questions your better of sending me a PM. Cheers!
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Thanks, but I don't think it's a good idea for me to start undertaking physical repairs on a six month old phone. I'll let Three Mobile do it or replace it.
By all means though check the first option in attempting to push the connectors up
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So I got this strange problem where my phone stopped charging. I tried diffrent cables, adapters, charging it while being off, charging it via the computer and even tried to adjust the little lip in the micro usb port. Is the charging board dead? If it is, will a replacement be expensive?
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Well dude I think your assumption is right.
It might be the charging circuit only which may be dead.
Because as you told that you have tried diffrent cabels and chargers but still your charging is not working which means that the usb micro port through which we charge and connect our phone to computer is damaged and should be replaced .
There are many possible reason of damaging usb port like you may have drop your phone or by using faulty cabels and chargers or if u have rooted your phone then there is possibility of changing the voltage of current to more than 1000 Mhz etc etc.
You should try to flashed a complete stock rom by downloading from sammobile or directly using kies to update or re-flash your phone
you can try that may it may help you.
Mustakim_456 said:
Well dude I think your assumption is right.
It might be the charging circuit only which may be dead.
Because as you told that you have tried diffrent cabels and chargers but still your charging is not working which means that the usb micro port through which we charge and connect our phone to computer is damaged and should be replaced .
There are many possible reason of damaging usb port like you may have drop your phone or by using faulty cabels and chargers or if u have rooted your phone then there is possibility of changing the voltage of current to more than 1000 Mhz etc etc.
You should try to flashed a complete stock rom by downloading from sammobile or directly using kies to update or re-flash your phone
you can try that may it may help you.
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Nah, it won't turn on because the battery is empty.. I don't have a spare so it seems buying a new board is my only hope..
I saw there are loads of micro usb connectors on ebay. If I solder a new one on. Might that help?
mrgnex said:
Nah, it won't turn on because the battery is empty.. I don't have a spare so it seems buying a new board is my only hope..
I saw there are loads of micro usb connectors on ebay. If I solder a new one on. Might that help?
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You can try micro usb port which is available on ebay but it would be extremely very dangerous until and unless you know what you are doing.
My suggestion is to give your phone to the samsung care and tell then to repair it.
If your phone is in warranty then they will do it for free. You just need to provide them a copy of bill at the time you purchased s3.
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Mustakim_456 said:
You can try micro usb port which is available on ebay but it would be extremely very dangerous until and unless you know what you are doing.
My suggestion is to give your phone to the samsung care and tell then to repair it.
If your phone is in warranty then they will do it for free. You just need to provide them a copy of bill at the time you purchased s3.
Press THANKS if I helped you
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Yeah it is the charging port. One of the copper strips on the lip is bent. I dont have warranty but ill see what my options are. Thanks anyway for confirming my expectations.
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mrgnex said:
Yeah it is the charging port. One of the copper strips on the lip is bent. I dont have warranty but ill see what my options are. Thanks anyway for confirming my expectations.
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Oh so finally u found the problem.
may be you could go the some repair shop and ask them to fix that bent in your charging port.
No need of thanks dude everyone here is for helping one another only.
Press the THANKS button instead of typing thanks
Hello, I searched on other threads but couldn't find a good solution,I have 2 issues related to charging.
1. I need to plug the usb ( no matter what usb it is ) around until I see the message "Charging",then if I move it even a bit it stops charging and I have to plug it around the port again.
2. When it's "Charging.." sometimes it's 10% in 3 hours,sometimes it charges like 10% in maximum 15 minutes,my old samsung charger charges my phone extremely slowly ( max 20% in 10 hours ) compared to my father's charger with a better usb ( it can go up to 100% if it's in the "right position" in 8 hours )
I have 2 batteries,each has the same problem,as far as I see there is a problem with my charging port and probably I need a new charger with USB 3.0,should I get a galaxy s5 one? And how can I clean the microusb port? I don't think it's really 100% broken because if I'm lucky and it's in an optimal "adjustment" ( the usb cable from the charger ) it charges pretty well. Can it have some debris in it? If so how can I clean it? Also I'm pretty bad at following instructions on youtube so changing the microusb port myself with would be pretty tough with all that stuff,so I want to try to clean it first.
Thanks a lot for your help I have had this issue for a while and i'd appreciate any advice. :fingers-crossed:
By the way I use the outlet
1. Replace the USB port 2. Replace the batteries.
Search and read for many posts on how to clean the port, but it might be the motherboard is faulty.
boomboomer said:
1. Replace the USB port 2. Replace the batteries.
Search and read for many posts on how to clean the port, but it might be the motherboard is faulty.
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i have cleaned the port,issue remains. Isn't replacing the USB port pretty hard for someone with no experience in such thing? Could I try replacing the safety pins or anything like that before going as far as replacing the port?
Pay for a repair, if you try yourself you'll just brick the phone.
boomboomer said:
Pay for a repair, if you try yourself you'll just brick the phone.
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Thanks. Can i buy one from aliexpress to save costs?