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when i plug my phone into my computer, nothing. the phone pops up the notification to allow mass storage, but when i enable it the computer never shows the phone. i've messed back and forth with usb debugging, still nothing. is this sometihgn stupid i'm doing or what? I've even flashed a couple roms andstill nothing. help please?
its most likely the usb cable try a differnt one
that's what i thought, i tried two different cables (all i have are 2) and neither will work. Note, that when i use these two cables with the wall jack to charge they work.
do you have another computer? try it with another computer
or try a different usb port! or try installing mini kies that sometimes fixes the problems
Try rebooting and turning usb debugging off. Then plug up to pc (see if it installs drivers) then unplug, turn usb debugging back on and then plug up again. Should work after that.
OP-
A few days ago I posted regarding my similar issue (2-3 pages back).
I have still not resolved my problem, but that thread may give you an idea about troubleshooting.
Let me know if you figure it out.
For me, its most likely a phone issue & not a cpu problem.
I'm going to try cleaning my port with isopropyl alcohol later this afternoon.
You also might want to look at Callip's advice in the "PLEASE HELP" thread on this page.
wow, thanks for all the responses guys, i'll get to all this tomorrow some time and i will post my results.
I noticed this issue, where the Photon powers on by itself when i plug it into the computer via usb.
When the phone is off and plugged to the wall charger I get the battery charging image. But When the phone is off and plugged into the computer via usb, it powers on. Also With the usb plugged in and in charge only mode, when i perform a shutdown on the phone, it restarts right after completing shutdown.
I know this might now be a serious issue, and no one have probably come across it but same thing happened when it was connected to the PS3, i powered it off while it was on and connected to ps3 via usb and it powered back on. This could be some weird usb sending out signals trying to mount the sd card and in return it forces the phone to turn on, can someone please verify this on their phone, my brother has a photon i am gonna try this on his later tonight, just need to know it is on mine,
Well i confirmed with another Photon, it is the same issue, whenever it is plugged into a USB it turns on by itself, dont know if this happens with other phones, but it is weird
Harry_Spade said:
Well i confirmed with another Photon, it is the same issue, whenever it is plugged into a USB it turns on by itself, dont know if this happens with other phones, but it is weird
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Same thing here and it is so annoying when I am just trying to charge it and it keeps booting back up.
does anyone know of a solution, i ll try playing around with it, may be something with usb debugging, highly doubt it though
Same here. I think it must be designed this way for some reason.
Does it turn on if the USB is set to 'Charge Only' mode? I think it turns on automatically by design in Phone Portal or Sync modes but it probably shouldn't in Charge Only mode.
Hey guys, thanks for dropping by.
I have a very wierd problem, that I just cant figure out.
It all started the other day, when I found my tablet dead after having been left on and charging during the night. The tab was dead, and I feared the worst. After having left it on what seems to me like a trickle charge for several hours, I managed to get it up and running, and the tab seems fine, it was just completely out of juice.
But my troubles are not over. Whenever I'd connect the tab to the wall charger, I'd only get the red "X" symbol in the corner, and it would say MTP Initialize, even though its plugged into the standard OEM wall charger that comes with.
When I connect the tablet to my computer using the same cable, nothing happens, and by that I mean nothing. Computer doesn't start the connection process at all, its not recognized in the device manager, nothing. Not even Odin can see the tablet when I put it in download mode, the tab keeps saying "Waitting USB Cable..."
Tried this on 2 computers, still no luck, even using a USB plug on the motherboard instead of front-usb.
Now, the tablet will "trickle charge" from both the wall charger, and the computer, but nothing else happens.
I figured it could've been the ROM, so I got the latest ICS Kanang ROM downloaded, transferred it to my tab using Bluetooth, and flashed this without hassle, but the problem still persists, only now showing a regular charge icon in the lower right section, but it is still only trickle charging as far as I can tell.
All I can figure is a defective USB cable, or even worse, defective port on the tablet itself, but I'm not sure. I've ordered a new cable from DealExtreme, that will hopefully arrive sooner rather than later.
But seeing as the tab is hardly 4-5 weeks old, I find it difficult to believe the cable is the problem.
Anyone have any ideas? I'm all out at this point, so any pointers is very appreciated. Thanks.
It could be the cable. It's the part you have used in each situation. I'd wait for the cable to arrive and test it with the tablet when you get it.
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Hey, thanks for the reply.
Yeah, I really really hope this is the case, time will tell, DealExtreme is not the quickest dealer. I'll update when I get it.
The new cable came from DX, but I'm afraid it showed no difference on anything.
The cable is working just as the original one, so that's not the problem.
Anyone have any ideas?
I guess my main goal at the moment is flashing it back to stock and un-rooting so I can get it repaired.
You mind posting a screenshot, it's kinda hard to imagine what you see by what you read For all I know my imagination went from a red X to the corner to something like an X off battousai's face.
Then again, I'd be glad to help, provided you post screenies, would be a major help
Ah, yes, I will take screenshots of anything you want to see.
Right now im on ICS preview, and these are some snapshots WITH the cable connected.
The red "X" I'm talking about you can see on the first picture on the charging icon, this happened even when the wall charger was connected on gingerbread/overcome experience rom.
The other pictures you can see it says discharging. Now, this was taken when connected to the computer, and I guess that's normal, but it also happens exactly the same when connected to the wall charger that came with the unit.
If you want screenshots of anything else, ill get it asap!
I took a poorly image of the tab connected via USB, to my computer with Odin open, hopefully you can see what it says.
If not its just what happens, I don't get further.
By the screenshots, Is the language Swedish?
Then again thanks for providing the screenies
In your first screenshot that could be part of the theme, or was it never there previously? I don't really know if it's not charging or that's supposed to be the charging icon, because for some odd reason on ICS preview I don't see that red icon anywhere.
As for the tablet, the reason why you aren't detecting it seems as though you don't have the drivers on the PC, I don't know if you installed them or you didn't mention it because I never found it being mentioned in your reply. I know it sounds silly but the same thing happened to me when I was using the tablet, (originally my 3G series belonged to my dad who knew nothing about modding so he just gave it to me and said, "do your thing" ) He did also forget to mention that you require to have the drivers to detect it via Device Manager and MTP in general, shortly the COM port will show up aswell. Perhaps re-installing the drivers should do the trick?
Made me wonder how did you install ICS in the first place if you weren't able to have it read? But I realized you could have downloaded the zip file via the tablet, On another note, how did you install CWM in the first place? o.o
Hehe, almost! Its in Norwegian on the honeycomb picture.
The red "X" would show up whenever i was connected to the PC via USB, to indicate its not charging. It will however "trickle" charge, and take 24h to charge fully with no usage and turned off.
Yes, the red icon is not on ICS, it just says not charging in the about page, as you can see from the screenshot.
Drivers have been reinstalled two or three times on two different PC's, I don't believe this is the issue.
When I bought the unit, it was working 100%
USB was okay, I flashed and rooted the unit over to "Overcome Experience".
From there I transferred ICS preview via Bluetooth and installed that way.
Have you tried factory reset to make sure all modules are reset? Maybe the USB charge module in Overcome is conflicting.
Yes.
Factory reset 3-4 times on the two different roms. I've reset everything I could find, without success.
Perhaps it has gone faulty with the tablet's plug in port, someone had the same issue although it was his wire that was at fault, it detects the charge via USB but not enough volt's to be detected by the PC, has it been grounded? Seem's more likely :| Might have to get it checked in your local center perhaps, It's how I mentioned that any metallic object is able to relay electricity despite being broken or not, you may have a broken pin for all I know :|
Hi,
I'm having exactly the same issue with my 1 month old tab 7+. I tested it using my bosses charge cable and there is no issue so I need to go to the service centre for a warranty replacement on the cable.
Hope you sort out your issue soon!
Thanks, but I don't think I have any other choice to deliver it to Samsung Europe as a payable service to get it fixed.
Purchased on a American store, and I doubt they'll take it back with flashed software.
I'm not sure really, I'll see what I end up doing. Its not the cable, that's for sure.
Earlier today I wanted to move some files about on my phone in preparation for a wipe and reflash. I managed to copy off a backup I made. Suddenly, the USB disconnects. Thought the cable may have simply disconnected, I proceeded to unplug and replug my phone, but no dice. The phone seems to charge, but USB connection does not initiate.
I tried rebooting both machines and reinstall USB drivers, but still no connection.
I ended up giving up for a bit and played a game for a couple of hours. Weirdly, during this time my phone happily connected, providing the USB options in the notification area.
I ended up unplugging my phone again, but when I plugged it back in a few moments later, it did not connect. It's since been connected for around 15 minutes, with absolutely nothing but charging occuring from my phone.
Any help would be a appreciated.
Thanks!
Edit: I have also tried numerous cables.
I've also encountered this problem, look for something called 'MTP fix' and see if that works!
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USB port/board on the fritz. Replace before it dies completely (you won't be able to charge/etc). You need to work out which revision of the board you currently have in the phone & buy the same board (cheap; eBay/etc) & swap them out.
Search for similar threads, there's been a lot of discussion here about this issue/which board you need how to replace over the past few mths (including photos).
Aw crap.
I'll try the MTP Fix suggested above, but if that doesn't work I'll look into this. How difficult is replacing the board?
For those interested, board replacement information can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2335961
Hey guys,
Something strange is happening with my ZU - it seems plugging in a USB cable causes erratic behavior which prevents me from charging and/or copying stuff to it any more. I'd love to hear any ideas you may have as I'm all out of them. More details below:
Specs:
Non-GPe Xperia Z Ultra that's running SlimKat. Had one other hardware issue with it detailed here but I'm not sure they are related - the USB connection worked up until perhaps a month ago or less (after I flashed SlimKat). I don't know exactly since I often use the magnetic port.
What happens:
When I connect a usb cable to the phone it starts acting like I'm constantly plugging in/removing the cable. So it vibrates/beeps every second, the screen doesn't stay off (even if I press the power button), etc. It doesn't matter if I'm using a wall charger or a computer. On the other hand, if I use the magnetic charger there are no issues.
What I've tried:
Multiple cables.
Multiple wall chargers.
Multiple computers.
Wiggling the cable/jack.
Why arent you posting this in the questions and answers subforum?
Oh my bad, I was under the impression I posted in Q&A. Could one of the mods please move this thread?
Since you started having this issue at some point after installing SlimKat, I would probably flash the stock rom, and see if that fixes the issue. I'm just throwing stuff out here, but if this turns out to be a hardware issue, and not software, you're probably boned.