Galaxy Player 5.0 Boot Problem - Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0

To start out, i have had this problem on 2.3.6 and 4.1 (PA). I am rooted. It's hard to explain so I will just show you on a youtube video.

pspfreak1 said:
To start out, i have had this problem on 2.3.6 and 4.1 (PA). I am rooted. It's hard to explain so I will just show you on a youtube video.
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That's peculiar. When did this start? How long have you had the device before and after the problem manifested itself? And this happens regardless of kernel or ROM? That would contraindicate the drivers, esp since it loads normally after you have the unconnected micro USB port connect to the SGP. With my device, that happens- the charging logo preventing boot- when I power on my device with the USB connect to a power source. Perhaps something's stuck or is malfunctioning in the hardware itself? (ie the micro usb port) If its under warranty, perhaps it's best to ship it in for another one? Mmm, it might help to clean the port? Is it charging normally?

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That's peculiar. When did this start? How long have you had the device before and after the problem manifested itself? And this happens regardless of kernel or ROM? That would contraindicate the drivers, esp since it loads normally after you have the unconnected micro USB port connect to the SGP. With my device, that happens- the charging logo preventing boot- when I power on my device with the USB connect to a power source. Perhaps something's stuck or is malfunctioning in the hardware itself? (ie the micro usb port) If its under warranty, perhaps it's best to ship it in for another one? Mmm, it might help to clean the port? Is it charging normally?
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I let it die completly in download mode, and charged it up and now it seems fine. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it will be fine.

pspfreak1 said:
To start out, i have had this problem on 2.3.6 and 4.1 (PA). I am rooted. It's hard to explain so I will just show you on a youtube video.
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Interesting. This happened to another person recently, too, and the fix was the same.
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Mevordel said:
Interesting. This happened to another person recently, too, and the fix was the same.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
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i have this exact same problem its been going on for about 6 months. had since last feburary and it started in about november or so but it does the exact same thing. wont boot unless plugged in and sometiumes when it dies it will come back on normal but theres never any gaurntee one time i couldnt get it to come on for a month

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[Q] Galaxy Tab 10.1 HARDBRICK- any solutions?

Hey guys, so I have came to the conclusion that my tab is hard bricked (screen won't turn on, won't charge, and won't detect on the computer (not even apx mode).
Btw, if anyone else has the same problem but is able to get to apx mode when plugged in to your computer, your tab is most likey soft bricked.
Does anyone know of any methods to unbrick my tab, (hardbrick). I have heard of people using USB JIG for their galaxy s II, anything similar for tab 10.1?
Galaxy77 said:
Hey guys, so I have came to the conclusion that my tab is hard bricked (screen won't turn on, won't charge, and won't detect on the computer (not even apx mode).
Btw, if anyone else has the same problem but is able to get to apx mode when plugged in to your computer, your tab is most likey soft bricked.
Does anyone know of any methods to unbrick my tab, (hardbrick). I have heard of people using USB JIG for their galaxy s II, anything similar for tab 10.1?
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Have you held the power button for 10-ish seconds?
sendan said:
Have you held the power button for 10-ish seconds?
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Yes I have done that, nothing, I have tried all combinations of buttons still no luck
Galaxy77 said:
Yes I have done that, nothing, I have tried all combinations of buttons still no luck
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Did you try to power button thing when plugged into a wall? The battery could be dead. Otherwise yes, a USB Jig is the next option I would think.
sendan said:
Did you try to power button thing when plugged into a wall? The battery could be dead. Otherwise yes, a USB Jig is the next option I would think.
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Yes I have tried that, in fact I opened it up to check the battery and its fine, it has voltage and is charged, yes USB Jig would be great, do you know if there is one for Galaxy Tab 10.1?
Thanks
Galaxy77 said:
Yes I have tried that, in fact I opened it up to check the battery and its fine, it has voltage and is charged, yes USB Jig would be great, do you know if there is one for Galaxy Tab 10.1?
Thanks
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I believe any of them work...although are you even getting anything to show up on your screen? If not I doubt it will do **** for you.
Edit: Right on the main page here it says:
"As long as there is something on the screen, the jig should work for you."
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I believe any of them work...although are you even getting anything to show up on your screen? If not I doubt it will do **** for you.
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but the tab has a different port different from micro usb cables, and no I am not getting anything on the screen
Galaxy77 said:
but the tab has a different port different from micro usb cables, and no I am not getting anything on the screen
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You could probably pretty easily make your own jig, but as my edited post says that doesn't look like a promising route for a hardbrick.
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You could probably pretty easily make your own jig, but as my edited post says that doesn't look like a promising route for a hardbrick.
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yes thats true, there is a wat to fix the old galaxy tabs with JTAG, but I dont think that is available for the 10.1 yet
I had a similar problem when the tab first came out
The first tab I received got itself into a similar state. When I was escalated through the support chain somehow I got to a tech rep who actually seemed to know what they were doing. He told me what they do when they get these tabs is open them up and force the tab to zero charge, clear the memory, and the tab will reboot to the recovery. He also told me there wasn't an easy way for users to do this. If that's where you are you probable have to return your tab for repair or replacement. sorry.
Please use the Q&A Forum for questions Thanks
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How did it happen? What happened before the brick?
nmalready said:
How did it happen? What happened before the brick?
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I'm not sure, it was working fine, it just stopped working randomly, I believe this was due to the update that caused a lot of TABs to experience the same problem
jastop said:
The first tab I received got itself into a similar state. When I was escalated through the support chain somehow I got to a tech rep who actually seemed to know what they were doing. He told me what they do when they get these tabs is open them up and force the tab to zero charge, clear the memory, and the tab will reboot to the recovery. He also told me there wasn't an easy way for users to do this. If that's where you are you probable have to return your tab for repair or replacement. sorry.
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Oh I already took it apart and removed the battery and put it back in, still no luck, the battery seems fine though, do you know how I can clear the memory once it is opened?
I would say it's toast
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I would say it's toast
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That sucks, hopefully I can find some solution, the Galaxy Tab (not 10.1) has a solution for hard bricks now, using JTAG, I guess that may be the only option, to wait until JTAG gets the appropriate files
Does anyone know of anyone who would know how to fix this issue?

[Q] I777 No longer able to mounted to PC...

My I777 has been acting up lately, and now I'm out of options and wondering what my next move should be.
For several days when I'd connect the phone to the PC via USB, it started saying "this device can perform faster when on a USB 2.0 port..." - which, my ports ARE 2.0.. transfers were taking forever. Now, anytime I plug it in it simply says "USB Device not recognized" - I've tried the OEM cable, the plethora of other cables, 4 different PC's... *ALL* have the same result.
My concern is with a custom ROM on it and no way to get any PC to recognize the phone to get it back to root - how should I proceed from here for warranty purposes? I've only had it since March - just wondering what's gonna happen at this point - or is this even fixable? All the threads I've seen say it needs replaced... but with no way to unroot, etc., I'm just unsure how this is gonna go.
Thanks for any advice.
Midnight1970 said:
My I777 has been acting up lately, and now I'm out of options and wondering what my next move should be.
For several days when I'd connect the phone to the PC via USB, it started saying "this device can perform faster when on a USB 2.0 port..." - which, my ports ARE 2.0.. transfers were taking forever. Now, anytime I plug it in it simply says "USB Device not recognized" - I've tried the OEM cable, the plethora of other cables, 4 different PC's... *ALL* have the same result.
My concern is with a custom ROM on it and no way to get any PC to recognize the phone to get it back to root - how should I proceed from here for warranty purposes? I've only had it since March - just wondering what's gonna happen at this point - or is this even fixable? All the threads I've seen say it needs replaced... but with no way to unroot, etc., I'm just unsure how this is gonna go.
Thanks for any advice.
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You didn't use Rom Manager ever did you? Please say no
Have you tried re-installing Kies to get the drivers working again?
Then you can: - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1313659
Midnight1970 said:
My I777 has been acting up lately, and now I'm out of options and wondering what my next move should be.
For several days when I'd connect the phone to the PC via USB, it started saying "this device can perform faster when on a USB 2.0 port..." - which, my ports ARE 2.0.. transfers were taking forever. Now, anytime I plug it in it simply says "USB Device not recognized" - I've tried the OEM cable, the plethora of other cables, 4 different PC's... *ALL* have the same result.
My concern is with a custom ROM on it and no way to get any PC to recognize the phone to get it back to root - how should I proceed from here for warranty purposes? I've only had it since March - just wondering what's gonna happen at this point - or is this even fixable? All the threads I've seen say it needs replaced... but with no way to unroot, etc., I'm just unsure how this is gonna go.
Thanks for any advice.
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You can always use Mobile Odin to flash back to stock since your on a custom ROM.
jthatch12 said:
You didn't use Rom Manager ever did you? Please say no
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Absolutely NOT.
This is a situation that's been coming over a period of time, starting with the inability to see it as a USB 2.0 device when initially plugged in, and now has deteriorated to the point that it can't even be seen.
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Have you tried re-installing Kies to get the drivers working again?
Then you can: - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1313659
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Yeah, I sure did - nothing. Even in recovery, it won't "mount" usb there either.
Samsung's have a crappy USB port. It fails sometimes. You have a hard time charging at all?
But like I stated above, even without a computer connection you can get Mobile Odin and flash back to stock, as long as your rooted.
I'm having this same issue. I just got the phone earlier this week and I am unable to get bit connected to my pc to root or Odin. I have installed and uninstalled Kies multiple times on two different computers, tries different ports, and checked if the cable worked by using another phone (PC recognized without an issue). I get the USB not recognized or the 2.0 USB message. If I enable debugging, I can connect regularly and transfer files through windows explorer. But if I use USB debugging off, then nothing will work. I've tried using odin and it will just get stuck at setup connection or cache.img and then I'd have to pull the device. I've tries updating through Kies when it shows the USB 2.0 message but once the S2 hits download mode then the computer stops recognizing it. I have also tried installing the i777 drovers on the Samsung website and its still a no go. Does anyone know how to fix this? Its not rooted so mobile Odin won't help me now.
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Uninstall drivers, reboot, install updated ones, reboot, Clean USB ports on your phone and computer, clean the cable, Replace usb cable, replace the actual lower dock connector PCB. -> http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140663430775&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123
There are about a billion things you can do. I've replaced mine at least twice, I swear that part is designed to fail after a few months. I ordered one for my GF's i777 and it should be here soon, can't wait to fix it! I hate having broken sh_t.
allyourbase said:
Uninstall drivers, reboot, install updated ones, reboot, Clean USB ports on your phone and computer, clean the cable, Replace usb cable, replace the actual lower dock connector PCB. -> http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140663430775&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123
There are about a billion things you can do. I've replaced mine at least twice, I swear that part is designed to fail after a few months. I ordered one for my GF's i777 and it should be here soon, can't wait to fix it! I hate having broken sh_t.
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Yes. USB cables go bad often, especially these crappy micro B connectors.
allyourbase said:
Uninstall drivers, reboot, install updated ones, reboot, Clean USB ports on your phone and computer, clean the cable, Replace usb cable, replace the actual lower dock connector PCB. -> http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140663430775&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123
There are about a billion things you can do. I've replaced mine at least twice, I swear that part is designed to fail after a few months. I ordered one for my GF's i777 and it should be here soon, can't wait to fix it! I hate having broken sh_t.
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It is the OEM cable that came with my Samsung Infuse. It worked with the T989 3 days ago and it's not working with my i777. Its strange because I tried it with my infuse again and I am able to Odin just fine. Could it really be an issue with my USB or will it be a PCB issue? I would rather or not disassemble my phone if it is a PCB issue. Should be able to do a warranty exchange though.
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DangKid said:
It is the OEM cable that came with my Samsung Infuse. It worked with the T989 3 days ago and it's not working with my i777. Its strange because I tried it with my infuse again and I am able to Odin just fine. Could it really be an issue with my USB or will it be a PCB issue? I would rather or not disassemble my phone if it is a PCB issue. Should be able to do a warranty exchange though.
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I hate to break it to you brother but it's damn near impossible to determine what the actual culprit could be, your best best is to try each and every single different thing I've listed. The end result being changing the PCB which one, isn't that hard, and two, is very cheap the only problem is waiting for the board to come in the mail.
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I hate to break it to you brother but it's damn near impossible to determine what the actual culprit could be, your best best is to try each and every single different thing I've listed. The end result being changing the PCB which one, isn't that hard, and two, is very cheap the only problem is waiting for the board to come in the mail.
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I understand, which is why I'm hoping that by posting my story up, someone who has experienced the same problem can help. If not, then I can get others' opinion on it and when the issue is fixed, the solution will be available for future users.
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Its the usb board on your phone.
I have the same problem so now I have to get mine changed too.
I've soft bricked my phone 2 times with this problem and it takes hours to get Odin to pick up my phone.
Swap the faulty chip and you should be good.
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Noz85 said:
Its the usb board on your phone.
I have the same problem so now I have to get mine changed too.
I've soft bricked my phone 2 times with this problem and it takes hours to get Odin to pick up my phone.
Swap the faulty chip and you should be good.
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Its strange because when I enable USB debugging, I can get a "USB connection" on the phone and data transfers fine. But when I turn it off, I get a "MTP connection" and sometimes it'll connect (5% of the time) and allow me to transfer data. But when lies tries to update when that mtp connection is active, it'll hang when the phone goes into download mode. Did you have this same issue?
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DangKid said:
Its strange because when I enable USB debugging, I can get a "USB connection" on the phone and data transfers fine. But when I turn it off, I get a "MTP connection" and sometimes it'll connect (5% of the time) and allow me to transfer data. But when lies tries to update when that mtp connection is active, it'll hang when the phone goes into download mode. Did you have this same issue?
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I f you're able to transfer files via mass storage with USB debugging enabled then you can (most likely) rule out hardware failure on your phone.
If anything this sounds like a driver issue on the cpmputer. Are you running windows? If so remove and reinstall the drivers for your phone.
Still think its hardware.
I can connect 1/100 of the times I'm plugged into a computer. Its not a driver issue because my girlfriend has an i777 as well and no problems for her connecting at all.
Its not ROM related because I have this problem with all ROMs.
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Noz85 said:
Still think its hardware.
I can connect 1/100 of the times I'm plugged into a computer. Its not a driver issue because my girlfriend has an i777 as well and no problems for her connecting at all.
Its not ROM related because I have this problem with all ROMs.
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Does that apply to ums as well? From his description he can connect in ums just fine. Its only mtp that's giving him problems. In his case, with the problem only being in one connection mode, it leads me to think drivers. In your case, tested against another s2 I'd say hardware.
Just tried using a Motorola cable and a third PC and my chances of connection increased to about 15-20%. Kies and Odin failed on me a few times just like I had described before. But eventually Odin was able to flash okay. Finally on ICS on my i777! I think I'll stay on stock since I'd rather not go USB and PC hunting to flash stock if anything goes wrong.
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DangKid said:
Just tried using a Motorola cable and a third PC and my chances of connection increased to about 15-20%. Kies and Odin failed on me a few times just like I had described before. But eventually Odin was able to flash okay. Finally on ICS on my i777! I think I'll stay on stock since I'd rather not go USB and PC hunting to flash stock if anything goes wrong.
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Good to hear you got it working BUT do note if you flashed the stock ICS be aware of the eMMC SUPERBRICK BUG you should read up on the issues here is a link to some info on it......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746181

[Q] connecting problem

when i set official rom ( 4.0.4 baseband version is I777UCKL3 kernel version is 3.0.15-I777UCKL3-CL1174199) , Something is wrong. i don't fix it. when i connected to pc with usb cable , it make phone restart show charge units then restart phone and show charge units. that's official rom. i set with kies.
Trying to decipher that was like watching a puppy fall down a flight of stairs. In slow motion. But you're saying that your phone reboots when you plug your usb cable into your computer right? It immediately reboots?
Phalanx7621 said:
Trying to decipher that was like watching a puppy fall down a flight of stairs. In slow motion. But you're saying that your phone reboots when you plug your usb cable into your computer right? It immediately reboots?
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i dont understand what are u saying. but i said when i plug my usb cable in my computer it's rebooting. firstly if it open it is shoting down then restarting phone and showing battery unit then doing like that.
I honestly dont know what the problem might be,I would try flashing back to stock then going from there, to eliminate any possibility of a hardware issue.
Phalanx7621 said:
I honestly dont know what the problem might be,I would try flashing back to stock then going from there, to eliminate any possibility of a hardware issue.
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I tried flashing stock a lot of time phone did again. but i must say something. you know my phone i777 but my country doesnt sell i777. i bought new battery unfortunately it's i9100 battery.
ibrahimmsenoll said:
I tried flashing stock a lot of time phone did again. but i must say something. you know my phone i777 but my country doesnt sell i777. i bought new battery unfortunately it's i9100 battery.
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i taken video what i say i hope you understand.
ibrahimmsenoll said:
when i set official rom ( 4.0.4 baseband version is I777UCKL3 kernel version is 3.0.15-I777UCKL3-CL1174199)
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SET??? set what? What do you mean by that?
, Something is wrong.
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Oh, that's bad.
i don't fix it.
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Do you know how to fix it? If you do, just go ahead and fix it.
when i connected to pc with usb cable , it make phone restart show charge units then restart phone and show charge units. that's official rom. i set with kies.
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Don't you think it's quicker if you contact AT&T and demand their service since you're on stock.
They might give you a brand new phone too.
votinh said:
SET??? set what? What do you mean by that?
Oh, that's bad.
Do you know how to fix it? If you do, just go ahead and fix it.
Don't you think it's quicker if you contact AT&T and demand their service since you're on stock.
They might give you a brand new phone too.
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unfortunately i don't contact. because i don't live USA. well is this software problem or hardware problem ? which one ?

[Q] i9300 problem with usb connectivity

i have a sgs3 i9300. i recently flashed the stock MJ9 android 4.3 firmware to it and it was working fine till 3 days ago when it started to show driving mode sign and then i flashed the rom again 2 or 3 times i wiped user data and now the driving mode sign is gone but i cannot connect the phone to the computer, when i connect it nothing happens, on mobile or computer. nothing. (no usb charging or mass storage or any sounds or anything) however i can charge it using usb charger that came with it and strangely i can even use the phone in download mode with computer to flash it using odin. i read somewhere that its not a hardware issue so im really looking forward to some help here. thanks
Many similar threads, lots of possible reasons. Best search for the most likely causes, which will include your pc, leads, phone hardware etc.
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boomboomer said:
Many similar threads, lots of possible reasons. Best search for the most likely causes, which will include your pc, leads, phone hardware etc.
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tested it on different computer still the same. phone hardware should not be the issue since i am able to use it in download mode and charge it using the charger. so hardware port cannot be the problem.
codetoeternity said:
tested it on different computer still the same. phone hardware should not be the issue since i am able to use it in download mode and charge it using the charger. so hardware port cannot be the problem.
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Search = the cable
JJEgan said:
Search = the cable
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changed the cable. still the same. i saw another post about the same issue (quite old though and had no replies) and he was talking about some code like *#7280# (or similar code that opens up a hidden menu that allows to do something to fix it) but i opened that menu and those options werent there.
searched all over xda. tried all the things suggested (including the recovery firmware). still things remain the same. i still can flash it in download mode. but i cant charge it or anything. im sure its a software problem not a hardware problem. some serious help is required here
codetoeternity said:
searched all over xda. tried all the things suggested (including the recovery firmware). still things remain the same. i still can flash it in download mode. but i cant charge it or anything. im sure its a software problem not a hardware problem. some serious help is required here
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Would suggest you uninstall Kies if you have it then download the new version (Kies for non Android 4.3 or Kies 3 for Android 4.3) from here Kies this will re-install the new drivers, re-boot your PC then plug your phone into your PC and you should get the message installing drivers.
Don't let Kies run at the same time as Odin otherwise it wont work but I guess you probably know that.
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Would suggest you uninstall Kies if you have it then download the new version (Kies for non Android 4.3 or Kies 3 for Android 4.3) from here Kies this will re-install the new drivers, re-boot your PC then plug your phone into your PC and you should get the message installing drivers.
Don't let Kies run at the same time as Odin otherwise it wont work but I guess you probably know that.
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done. still no use. since the device isnt even noticed by the computer. its like nothing is attached. however in download mode i get a lot of devices in device manager. im unable to charge my phone or connect as mtp thats the problem. i dont think the port is faulty coz the download mode works just fine.
USB port on the phone faulty or motherboard .
JJEgan said:
USB port on the phone faulty or motherboard .
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in that case the phone shudnt work in download mode. i think.
codetoeternity said:
in that case the phone shudnt work in download mode. i think.
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Have you tried different USB ports on the PC, there have been reports before that for some reason the port people normally use stops working and by switching to another USB port it works
Forgot to say if not already tried, turn off the phone pull the battery leave for a minute or two, replace the battery and reboot then try to connect it.
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Have you tried different USB ports on the PC, there have been reports before that for some reason the port people normally use stops working and by switching to another USB port it works
Forgot to say if not already tried, turn off the phone pull the battery leave for a minute or two, replace the battery and reboot then try to connect it.
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have tried different ports and different computers different cables etc and the battery was out all day still no use
codetoeternity said:
have tried different ports and different computers different cables etc and the battery was out all day still no use
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Not having much luck are you, one last thing I have read before is using a pin or cocktail stick (you may need a magnifying glass as well) to gently clean the USB port on the phone and the cable, remove the battery first, but be careful you don't actually damage anything, that's why you need to be gentle with it.
Can you flash via ODIN successfully but phone not recognised by Windows??? Sounds like not all pins connecting properly. Clean connector VERY carefully...
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ag4751 said:
Not having much luck are you, one last thing I have read before is using a pin or cocktail stick (you may need a magnifying glass as well) to gently clean the USB port on the phone and the cable, remove the battery first, but be careful you don't actually damage anything, that's why you need to be gentle with it.
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i used a very sharp pin to clean the port on phone. did clean a bit, and had a bit of success. i cud charge my phone with the connector connected at a certain angle. if i wud touch it it would stop charging. but that went on for like 40 minutes and then it stopped working any ideas on how can i clean it? if i open the phone will i be able to clean it easily?
codetoeternity said:
i used a very sharp pin to clean the port on phone. did clean a bit, and had a bit of success. i cud charge my phone with the connector connected at a certain angle. if i wud touch it it would stop charging. but that went on for like 40 minutes and then it stopped working any ideas on how can i clean it? if i open the phone will i be able to clean it easily?
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Never actually had to do it, only read what others have done, maybe an old dry toothbrush would do it as ling as you remember the gentle bit, if the pin did help then this could solve the problem for you it may simply be dust or dirt on the connections.
Would do both the phone and the cable end, not easy but worth a try as its free.

Root without pc?

This device is EOL I realize but I would like to root it. Problem is I can't get any pc's to even acknowledge it is plugged in. Can I get this thing rooted again without ADB???
My bootloader is unlocked from when I first got the device.
EDIT: So it was the USB port that was bad. Ordered a daughter board from E-Bay and now I have working ADB. I'm going to leave this thread open in case someone does figure out a way to get root without adb...
andyroidking said:
This device is EOL I realize but I would like to root it. Problem is I can't get any pc's to even acknowledge it is plugged in. Can I get this thing rooted again without ADB???
My bootloader is unlocked from when I first got the device.
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If you can't get the drivers set up, try Wug's NRT toolkit. He has a walk-through on setting up/removing/reinstalling drivers. You don't need ADB to root, but you do need to boot into a custom recovery to install a root program (I use SuperSu). You can boot a recovery via CMD from fastboot as long as the recovery is in your adb/fastboot data folder.
FWIW, NRT can do all.
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ritchea said:
If you can't get the drivers set up, try Wug's NRT toolkit. He has a walk-through on setting up/removing/reinstalling drivers. You don't need ADB to root, but you do need to boot into a custom recovery to install a root program (I use SuperSu). You can boot a recovery via CMD from fastboot as long as the recovery is in your adb/fastboot data folder.
FWIW, NRT can do all.
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I'm really thinking it is my connector. Sometimes it doesn't even charge. I guess I could try to boot one of my pc's into a live Linux distro. I never had issues when I ran Arch. Actually I could try it on my server. It is an Odroid XU4 though but it runs Arch... Thanks.
Cables are most often the cause.
ritchea said:
Cables are most often the cause.
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Linux doesn't recognize it either. I assume it is the port/cable. The original cable is long gone but I have many brand new Anker and other brands but none work for connecting... Guess I'm screwed. Really wanted root because I'm having issues with battery drain again and the screen not coming on. I wanted to get a custom kernel running... Oh well.
I use off-brand cable exclusively. Have you tried uninstalling all Android USB connections then allowing an auto re-install? I've had to do that with my N9 at times. A few times, the driver showed up in device hardware but nothing further (connection). I right-clicked and updated driver-just went through the process with no new driver just basically re-install. Once, it was the cable but all others worked.
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I use off-brand cable exclusively. Have you tried uninstalling all Android USB connections then allowing an auto re-install? I've had to do that with my N9 at times. A few times, the driver showed up in device hardware but nothing further (connection). I right-clicked and updated driver-just went through the process with no new driver just basically re-install. Once, it was the cable but all others worked.
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I tried removing everything. It never even acknowledges it is even plugged in. I also tried on 1 brand new Windows system. Same deal. I did a live boot of Linux and nothing. I tried on my Odroid and nothing. I'm not new to this and have many PC's and other devices but none work.
Only thing I noticed is under developer options it comes up as ptp or mtp but if I try changing it I will always say charging no matter what I pick.... So I never even get a USB permission dialog...
As this isn't new territory, you know some cables don't have pin config for data transfer.
Are you able to get recognition of your device with ADB devices command?--recognized but unauthorized?
[C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\sdk\platform-tools>adb devices
List of devices attached
007667324ccb229b unauthorized]
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As this isn't new territory, you know some cables don't have pin config for data transfer. Have you done a factory reset? That may be the only way to get proper permissions for PC again.
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Yup... And I'm doing it again now. This time both in Android then from the bootloader (pwr+dn).
Also apparently when I flash stock back on this a year ago for my son to use I never flashed the recovery image, or not correctly because there is no recovery at all. Just hboot... When I select recovery I get the dead Android..
I altered my previous response. Andy lying on his back is the stock recovery portal. You have to hold power button then push/release vol+. It can be tricky, but pretty sure that's the sequence. I'll flash stock recovery to double check if needed.
ritchea said:
I altered my previous response. Andy lying on his back is the stock recovery portal. You have to hold power button then push/release vol+. It can be tricky, but pretty sure that's the sequence. I'll flash stock recovery to double check if needed.
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I have to go do some other stuff right now... I think he had the triangle exclamation in his chest though... I'll try some more later. Thanks!
When you have time https://youtu.be/DuuSTnbQSlM
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When you have time https://youtu.be/DuuSTnbQSlM
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Doh! I'm so spoiled with rooted devices and twrp I forget you have to jump through hoops to get into some recoveries... So, I did the Android reset, Hboot reset and stock recovery hard reset. And no changes. Still only charges. Oh, well. Thanks again.
Quick update... Ordered a usb daughter board from e-bay. Last $10 I'll spend on this device...
andyroidking said:
Quick update... Ordered a usb daughter board from e-bay. Last $10 I'll spend on this device...
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My USB started acting up on mine too. Watching a movie with a USB otg and it just stopped. I then discovered the only way for it to work was to jiggle it then hold it in a certain angle. I'm guessing something is loose. I haven't opened her up yet. I'd like to grab a new USB port for mine. Is it soldered to the daughterboard? Seems like changing the daughterboard will be easier.
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My USB started acting up on mine too. Watching a movie with a USB otg and it just stopped. I then discovered the only way for it to work was to jiggle it then hold it in a certain angle. I'm guessing something is loose. I haven't opened her up yet. I'd like to grab a new USB port for mine. Is it soldered to the daughterboard? Seems like changing the daughterboard will be easier.
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A few screws... I had to fix my camera because I pulled the back off wrong trying to disconnect the battery a while ago. Just gotta be careful. When the part comes in I'll update.
Video:
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Nexus+9+USB+Daughterboard+Replacement/43021
eBay store:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Google-...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
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A few screws... I had to fix my camera because I pulled the back off wrong trying to disconnect the battery a while ago. Just gotta be careful. When the part comes in I'll update.
Video:
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Nexus+9+USB+Daughterboard+Replacement/43021
eBay store:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Google-...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
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I looked it up and saw it. I noticed the rear camera was attached. Thanks for the info. I changed the screen on my n7 2013, but never thought to change the port on this one. D'oh.
@madbat99 @ritchea
Got the daughter board from China. About 25 minutes to install (I'm getting real good at taking this device apart now...lol). Powered up and connected to my Windows machine. And... It is recognized now! Can't believe I fought so long thinking it was a driver/windows issue.
After taking it out I can see why it would wear out/break. Cheap plastic and it has such a large opening on the outside my son probably tried all the time to plug it in wrong...
@ritchea thanks for your help!
@andyroidking,
I did nothing but super glad you were able to fix it!...and share it with the community.
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Got the daughter board from China. About 25 minutes to install (I'm getting real good at taking this device apart now...lol). Powered up and connected to my Windows machine. And... It is recognized now! Can't believe I fought so long thinking it was a driver/windows issue.
After taking it out I can see why it would wear out/break. Cheap plastic and it has such a large opening on the outside my son probably tried all the time to plug it in wrong...
@ritchea thanks for your help!
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I ordered one from the link you provided. Coming from China so I hope it doesn't take too long. Can't wait. The port is waaaay to big, too much room to jiggle around. Hope this fixed my problem too.

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