change USB ports for PC connection - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello folks,
As a part of idiotic ""data security"" my organization decided to block all USB connection from and to mobile devices.
Till recently, usb PTP mode (camera) connection worked and now they've blocked it as well.
The question is, whether there is a way to change the GS3 ports which it uses for usb connection so the computer will recognize it as something different then media device or camera but still will let me move photos and files from and to the computer ?
Thank you so much in advance.
YA.

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Try this http://www.android.gs/how-to-enable-usb-mass-storage-on-samsung-galaxy-s3-i9300/
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If they did it properly then all unused USB ports would be disabled in device manager, the device manager blocked for anyone but admins. Are you sure its only media and storage blocked?
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Problem using the SGS2 as an External USB drive !

As per the heading, I abandoned carrying a USB memory stick years ago, instead I have a 16GB memory card in my phone and carry a 15CM micro USB to USB cable in my pocket, this way I can use my phone as a USB drive when ever I need it, but I have a problem with my SGS 2
1) the drive seems to randomly disconnect itself whether or not it is transferring data
2) the option to ask me what I want to do every time I connect my USB cable is missing, forcing me to go to settings--> wireless and networks---> USB utilities, just to use my phone as a USB drive ....... VERY IRRITATING
does anybody else use this feature, if so what are your findings ?
I have a similar problem, it will disconnect randomly but also when trying to update and some times when trying to transfer files. I do however get the option to view files pop up when I plug it in. I made a post earlier but no one replied, hopefully it can be fixed easily. I wouldn't really know where to start though
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Um, there must be something wrong with your phone. I have not done anything special to use my SGS2 as a USB drive. It's litterally plug it in and away you go.
I just plug it into the computer, the phone says something like MTB in progress, Kies connection or whatever.
Then I get the option to view all files and folders in My Computer (windows 7).
No problems whatsoever.
jeanclaudevandamme said:
Um, there must be something wrong with your phone. I have not done anything special to use my SGS2 as a USB drive. It's litterally plug it in and away you go.
I just plug it into the computer, the phone says something like MTB in progress, Kies connection or whatever.
Then I get the option to view all files and folders in My Computer (windows 7).
No problems whatsoever.
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I don't normally use the "MTB in progress" version as the majority of computers I plug it into do not have kies loaded.
I use the standard USB drive option in settings
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Anyone else having this issue
ice_coffee said:
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Default usb connection is Kies start Kies plug phone in and connects on SGS2
USB Mass storage mode has always required user to click on USB connected in top scroll down bar .Select copy files to phone >>>.
jje
ice_coffee said:
As per the heading, I abandoned carrying a USB memory stick years ago, instead I have a 16GB memory card in my phone and carry a 15CM micro USB to USB cable in my pocket, this way I can use my phone as a USB drive when ever I need it, but I have a problem with my SGS 2
1) the drive seems to randomly disconnect itself whether or not it is transferring data
2) the option to ask me what I want to do every time I connect my USB cable is missing, forcing me to go to settings--> wireless and networks---> USB utilities, just to use my phone as a USB drive ....... VERY IRRITATING
does anybody else use this feature, if so what are your findings ?
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Hi,
i dont have any USB connection issues, loaded my 32Gb SD and the internal Storage full and i do use a lot the Mass Storage funktion, somtetimes the connection lasts for hours, so (Win7 32Bit).
Totally agree, the settings--> wireless and networks---> USB utilities ... tapping is verry annoying. Have to do this many times a day
Maybe someone knows an solution how to set the "Mass Storage" connection as an default?
Greetz Tokl
try multimount off the market.
You need to enable usb debugging (to prevent the keis rubish launching).
then anytime you want mass storage mode, click the multimount widget.
-- Actually just enabling USB debugging seems to set mass storage mode as default.
I have the same problem but I think it's the problem of the USB port on your PC. I plug the phone in another port and everything is ok now. You can try this on another PC or another port and you'll see. Hope this helps
ice_coffee said:
As per the heading, I abandoned carrying a USB memory stick years ago, instead I have a 16GB memory card in my phone and carry a 15CM micro USB to USB cable in my pocket, this way I can use my phone as a USB drive when ever I need it, but I have a problem with my SGS 2
1) the drive seems to randomly disconnect itself whether or not it is transferring data
2) the option to ask me what I want to do every time I connect my USB cable is missing, forcing me to go to settings--> wireless and networks---> USB utilities, just to use my phone as a USB drive ....... VERY IRRITATING
does anybody else use this feature, if so what are your findings ?
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1) Doesn't happen on mine. Have you tried using USB ports on other computers as it could be due to a particular USB port on a particular computer doesn't supply enough current?
2) It's irritating.
hazart said:
2) It's irritating.
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So you don't have a usb icon in the notification area? Otherwise, you just have to select it to enable usb storage.
thelestat said:
try multimount off the market.
You need to enable usb debugging (to prevent the keis rubish launching).
then anytime you want mass storage mode, click the multimount widget.
-- Actually just enabling USB debugging seems to set mass storage mode as default.
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Thanks Mate!
USB Debugging prevents Kies and bring up the Mass Storage directly
One more (very small, but annoying) issue of the SGS2 solved
Greetz Tokl
When I enable debugging mode, I does indeed turn on mass storage mode and it works. However, every time I unplug the phone it reboots. I do press the disconnect USB drive button and I do eject it on my PC. It still crashes. Does anyone else have this problem?
ice_coffee said:
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the drive seems to randomly disconnect itself whether or not it is transferring data
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This happened to me today, and the reason was the Android browser application running in background. Using the task manager I killed browser and then I faced no problem thereafter.
So, to sum up I guess an application running in background might be the reason.
Hope this helps somebody...
It's funny you should say that, as I hardly ever get that problem anymore, and I mostly use dolphin hd browser now
My sgs2 connects to odin via download mode, but wont connect to mass storage.....how do i resolve this?
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rockz1991 said:
My sgs2 connects to odin via download mode, but wont connect to mass storage.....how do i resolve this?
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If it is connecting in download mode then the cable is perfect. Flash the firmware again to check if it is working or not
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Jeetu said:
If it is connecting in download mode then the cable is perfect. Flash the firmware again to check if it is working or not
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This was an issue since i had gingerbread. I upgraded to ics, didmt solve. Jelly bean, nope! I flashed neat rom, still the same.
The only it gets connected is when i turn off both my laptop and phone, connect usb, turn both on. Only then it gets connected to mass storage
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please go in settings
more settings
USB utilities... click connect storage to pc and then plug the cable...... try if this default stock method works......

[Solved] Transfering .zip files issue

Just ran into a problem with this. Have had my Note for a few days now and have transferred files to and from the PC without issue while connected through USB. Now all of the sudden I'm getting this error when trying to drag and drop .zip files...
Cannot copy Item
The device has either stopped responding or has been disconnected.
I tried with USB debugging activated and deactivated but to no avail. Any thoughts on why this might be and why it just stopped working as it was?
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thanks Rocket42!
Rocket42 said:
Here's how to connect the Galaxy Note to PC and access the memory card. (a removable disk file directory will appear on your PC, separate from internal memory of your phone.
- From idle mode, select Application list.
- Then tap on Settings
- Tap Wireless and Network
- Select USB Utilities
- then select Connect Mass Storage to PC.
Then connect your Galaxy Note to PC with the USB cable or multifunction jack
When connected Touch USB connected or Turn on USB storage
- A USB icon will appear in the top left Notifications area of the screen.
- On the PC, go to My Computer then locate the newly file drive directory that appears as your Galaxy Note mass storage. You can now have the access to browse, sync, copy or transfer files that you want from your Galaxy Note microSD card to your PC or laptop.
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Did you try changing USB ports? If you did the cable might be bad.
omenz said:
Did you try changing USB ports? If you did the cable might be bad.
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I added to the OP that the issue is only with .zip files, everything else transfers fine.
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have you tried right clicking on the .zip and copy then paste? Or "send to"
Rocket42 said:
have you tried right clicking on the .zip and copy then paste? Or "send to"
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Yes, get the same error message. This is really odd, I've never ran into anything like this before. I guess I'll try wiping the data and starting fresh again.
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Update...
I've since wiped the device (factory reset) and am still unable to drag and drop, cut and paste, or send to my device, .zip files.
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By default, your phone is connected using MTP only. MTP stands for Media Transport Protocol. As the name indicates, it will only allow media files to be copied over.
You will need to switch to Mass Storage mode in order to copy any other file type. Check your USB settings, there should be one to enable Mass Storage mode on USB.
That is weird but this is what i have always done...ON my Infuse for zips...
from pc to phone : right click file/ send to: pick what drive of int sd..
from phone to pc: right click file / copy/ paste.
Next question: Are you mounted correctly??
EDIT: duh! What they said above: I just asumed you were in mass storage mode
foxbat121 said:
By default, your phone is connected using MTP only. MTP stands for Media Transport Protocol. As the name indicates, it will only allow media files to be copied over.
You will need to switch to Mass Storage mode in order to copy any other file type. Check your USB settings, there should be one to enable Mass Storage mode on USB.
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Appreciate the response! What's weird is I never changed anything as far the USB settings go, it just suddenly stopped allowing me to move the files over.
When I get back to my PC to give it another go, where might that setting be located in the Note? I haven't seen the setting you're referring to in my device for mass storage mode.
Really appreciate the help.
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Pandemoniumone said:
Appreciate the response! What's weird is I never changed anything as far the USB settings go, it just suddenly stopped allowing me to move the files over.
When I get back to my PC to give it another go, where might that setting be located in the Note? I haven't seen the setting you're referring to in my device for mass storage mode.
Really appreciate the help.
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hmm I will have my Note in hand tomorrow but on Infuse go to/
settings/applications/ USB settings....BUT tha is for Infuse but i imagine it is somewhat similar.
Rocket42 said:
hmm I will have my Note in hand tomorrow but on Infuse go to/
settings/applications/ USB settings....BUT tha is for Infuse but i imagine it is somewhat similar.
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I'm only seeing Settings / Applications / Storage on the Note. Once I'm in the Storage setting, I don't see an option for Mass Storage Mode.
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Pandemoniumone said:
I'm only seeing Settings / Applications / Storage on the Note. Once I'm in the Storage setting, I don't see an option for Mass Storage Mode.
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Does it give you a prompt upon connecting usb? Otherwise, after connecting USB, pull down the notification bar, and look for a "USB connected" item. If it's available, click it, and "connect usb storage."
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yeah, since i don't have my note in hand yet i can't really help any further...but on Infuse when in settings i have checked "always ask" then when i connect to PC i drop down noti bar and hit connect.
EDIT: i just googled and found this..
Here's how to connect the Galaxy Note to PC and access the memory card. (a removable disk file directory will appear on your PC, separate from internal memory of your phone.
- From idle mode, select Application list.
- Then tap on Settings
- Tap Wireless and Network
- Select USB Utilities
- then select Connect Mass Storage to PC.
Then connect your Galaxy Note to PC with the USB cable or multifunction jack
When connected Touch USB connected or Turn on USB storage
- A USB icon will appear in the top left Notifications area of the screen.
- On the PC, go to My Computer then locate the newly file drive directory that appears as your Galaxy Note mass storage. You can now have the access to browse, sync, copy or transfer files that you want from your Galaxy Note microSD card to your PC or laptop.
The Froyo phones like Captivate and Infuse work slightly differently.
On my GS2, the setting is hidden in Settings->Wireless and Network->USB Utilities, tap the button 'Connect storage to PC' then connet your USB, you will get your phone connected as 'Mass storage mode'. You will know you are in mass stroage mode when your phone (and its microSD card) shows up as a flash drive with a drive letter. In MTP mode, your phone does not show up as flash drive. MTP mode allows audio files, video files, all the image/picture files. But not other file types.
Rocket42 said:
yeah, since i don't have my note in hand yet i can't really help any further...but on Infuse when in settings i have checked "always ask" then when i connect to PC i drop down noti bar and hit connect.
EDIT: i just googled and found this..
Here's how to connect the Galaxy Note to PC and access the memory card. (a removable disk file directory will appear on your PC, separate from internal memory of your phone.
- From idle mode, select Application list.
- Then tap on Settings
- Tap Wireless and Network
- Select USB Utilities
- then select Connect Mass Storage to PC.
Then connect your Galaxy Note to PC with the USB cable or multifunction jack
When connected Touch USB connected or Turn on USB storage
- A USB icon will appear in the top left Notifications area of the screen.
- On the PC, go to My Computer then locate the newly file drive directory that appears as your Galaxy Note mass storage. You can now have the access to browse, sync, copy or transfer files that you want from your Galaxy Note microSD card to your PC or laptop.
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You my friend are the man! Thank you soo much for the help, found the setting! Not sure why my Google searches weren't yielding the same information
Can't thank you enough for the help, very much appreciated
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YOu are very welcome....so you don't see it under wireless and network/usb utilities?? How can that be?
And yes, very excited for tomorrow. Then I will be of more help. If I go to bed now tomorrow will get here quicker ...right? lol
Rocket42 said:
YOu are very welcome....so you don't see it under wireless and network/usb utilities?? How can that be?
And yes, very excited for tomorrow. Then I will be of more help. If I go to bed now tomorrow will get here quicker ...right? lol
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Edited my post, the info you discovered worked beautifully
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Pandemoniumone said:
Edited my post, the info you discovered worked beautifully
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Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!! Glad i could help.
Thanks for the info. I noticed this problem the other day, and couldn't find a setting. However software data cable, an app in the market will let you transfer files easily thru ftp.
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i renamed the file to file.zip.jpg on my computer and transferred it and then renamed when it was copied to the phone.

[SOLVED] No USB connected. How to solve?

My Galaxy S3 doesn't connect any longer to my PC using a USB cable.
Better said, when I connect it, it makes a sound but nothing else happens, no change in the notification panel, and under settings USB tethering is unselected. Needless to say, my PC does not see the device.
I exclude a cable problem as I have two cables (one original) that were both working. I also exclude a PC problem as the situation replicates on both desktop (Win 7 x64) and notebook (Win 7 32-bit),and the latter has not been updated or had new software installed.
What I attempted:
un/select USB debug mode
un/install Kies
un/install Samsung USB drivers
wipe cache/dalvik/data reset+ format system + restore old backup from CWM
Does anybody have a suggestions on how to proceed? Thanks for your help!
Just on top on my head-do you maybe connect it to or thorugh a usb hub to a pc.
If so try directly into a usb on the pc.
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asukaj said:
Just on top on my head-do you maybe connect it to or thorugh a usb hub to a pc.
If so try directly into a usb on the pc.
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Before I had been using with success a USB hub (only the desktop only, not the notebook), since I have been experiencing the problem I have also tried a USB port to no avail.
As I stated, I am pretty sure the problem lies with the phone, in fact since my original post I have seen a similar thread at here at xda
I tried everything and at the end brought the phone in for assistance.
Turns out the problem is hardware-related, on connector pin was burned. The connector has 4 pins out of which two are sufficient for charging (which is why it was being charged by the pc) but all 4 of them are necessary for the phone to be recognized as usb device.
According to the technician to whom I spoke, it happens occasionally but is not a systemic problem.

USB tethering greyed out

I have an international S3 on [email protected]'s network on the $50 unlimited data plan
When I try to tether phone via usb to my fedora 17 or windows 7 pc, the option for usb tethering is always greyed out on the phone.
My phone is rooted with an official firmware. Jelly bean XXLFB
The cable is plugged in.
Usb debugging is enabled
Power save is turned off
I have googled for an answer but have come up short. Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks,
Noobtard
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All I can really contribute is that it is greyed out when it's not connected, you could try on both a different device & a different cable (may be both) & if that doesn't work try a factory reset as it sounds like a software issue
If worst comes to worst though just remember that it sounds like it'd be covered under warrent presuming you haven't had any big drops or anything.
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Old thread but I had the same issue. As it turned out, I had turned off the media device (MTP) option, and without this being selected, the USB data connection was not being initialized, which apparently the USB Tethering requires. I tested and enabling camera mode and/or USB debugging and these also allow USB tethering to be ungrayed out, but if none of these are selected, then you won't be able to tether.

[Q] Usb problem.

Hi everyone.
I got this problem with my Galaxy: when connecting with usb cable to my pc, the phone isn't recognized at first try. Sometimes it starts the explorer on pc but I can see no files in the phone memory nor in sd memory. After unplugging and plugging back again 3 or 4 times it eventually works properly.
Can you help me?
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Try to clean USB port in your phone or use different cable.
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R: [Q] Usb problem.
Already tried it. I've also tried all the ports on pc..they all get the same problem. May it be because of the lock pattern?
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Nick Rj said:
Already tried it. I've also tried all the ports on pc..they all get the same problem. May it be because of the lock pattern?
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Clean install of USB drivers .
jje
I'm having trouble connecting to my Windows 8 laptop. I have reinstalled USB drivers and whatnot, but usually my phone is not recognised at all. However, if I use SGS3 Easy UMS app from Play Store to toggle MTP off and on while connected to USB I get the PC to recognise my device after a short while. It's so strange.
Usually I just use Samba server to transfer stuff because getting a USB connection is so complicated. USB (MTP) works normally with my Windows 7 PC at my workplace, though.
JJEgan said:
Clean install of USB drivers .
jje
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This didn't work either
amppen said:
I'm having trouble connecting to my Windows 8 laptop. I have reinstalled USB drivers and whatnot, but usually my phone is not recognised at all. However, if I use SGS3 Easy UMS app from Play Store to toggle MTP off and on while connected to USB I get the PC to recognise my device after a short while. It's so strange.
Usually I just use Samba server to transfer stuff because getting a USB connection is so complicated. USB (MTP) works normally with my Windows 7 PC at my workplace, though.
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I'm going to try Easy UMS.
I don't have the possibility to connect wirelessly bc I don't have any wifi router at the moment.

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