I think, the USB port on my Samsung Vibrant has gone bad. I can't charge the phone nor get a USB connection. Any suggestions to fix it?
Thanks
Sada
sounds like your going to need to fix the port or get a battery pack charger ....its best to get it fixed since with out that port no odin ...
krazierokz said:
sounds like your going to need to fix the port or get a battery pack charger ....its best to get it fixed since with out that port no odin ...
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I tried to fix the port. Now it is charging the phone. However, the USB connection to PC is not working. Also, for some reason, the Navigation buttons at the bottom are not working. I have now enabled the soft navigation keys. I am trying to see how I could fix all of the issues.
Just make sure you didn't snap something and crack the board ,those software keys are super sensitive but glass you fixed the port at least. By chance do you have a BlackBerry USB cable they work the best also try and reinstall the drivers ...use the plug from the back of PC not the front
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krazierokz said:
Just make sure you didn't snap something and crack the board ,those software keys are super sensitive but glass you fixed the port at least. By chance do you have a BlackBerry USB cable they work the best also try and reinstall the drivers ...use the plug from the back of PC not the front
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you mean reinstall the USB drivers on the PC? I am currently using Mint with my phone. I could try the backport of a PC too, Will try that. Another thing I noticed is that the mic is not working either.
sada23 said:
you mean reinstall the USB drivers on the PC? I am currently using Mint with my phone. I could try the backport of a PC too, Will try that. Another thing I noticed is that the mic is not working either.
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It makes sense to Bring the phone to a service center. MicroUSB jack can be easily bought, and you replace it. As for the microphone, and the navigation buttons - possibly depart contacts, or you hurt them. Demolition of the service center, let's look at why does not work. It is wiser than trying to yourself and damage the phone.
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Is it weird that I can get into download mode using the JIG yet no computer i have or my friends have can detect my phone?
there are 5 pins on the USB
1---- 5V+
2---- Data -
3---- Data +
4---- I.D.
5---- GND
For the jig to work you connect pins 4 & 5 with a resistor. Which means that pins 1 4 & 5 at the very least are working because i can charge my phone just fine. On my desktop at home ... i get the famous windows USB plugged in sound... IDK Anyone have any thoughts
INeFFeCTiVE said:
Is it weird that I can get into download mode using the JIG yet no computer i have or my friends have can detect my phone?
there are 5 pins on the USB
1---- 5V+
2---- Data -
3---- Data +
4---- I.D.
5---- GND
For the jig to work you connect pins 4 & 5 with a resistor. Which means that pins 1 4 & 5 at the very least are working because i can charge my phone just fine. On my desktop at home ... i get the famous windows USB plugged in sound... IDK Anyone have any thoughts
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It could be drivers or a bad cable. I have had some of my JIG customers ask me the same thing only to report later that it worked once they replaced the USB cable, go figure... Also, some roms need different drivers for the computer to properly work with it. Since you have tried on multiple computers, have you tried on multiple cables by chance? Or different ports?
Just keep trying, if you got Download Mode you are at least still OK. Just need to keep trouble shooting until you find the culprit to your problem.
p.s. I threw away my original cable because it stopped working...
I have tried many cables and drivers and ports. By any chance do you know which driver for ICS?
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INeFFeCTiVE said:
I have tried many cables and drivers and ports. By any chance do you know which driver for ICS?
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lmao actually no I do not and yes my phone no longer works either after updating to ICS. I had to use adbWireless and QtADB in order to adb commands into my phone. I think I seen someone in the ##icssgs channel mention we need different drivers, but it was very late last night and I was tired. I could be wrong but it seems not, as mine also no longer works via USB. My cable is extra heavy duty and gold plated so I know its not my cable all of a sudden, lol...
Pretty sure you need the Nexus S drivers for it to work. I am mobile right now so I can't search but I do recall reading something to that effect. Maybe in theexel's ICS port thread.
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Pretty sure you need the Nexus S drivers for it to work. I am mobile right now so I can't search but I do recall reading something to that effect. Maybe in theexel's ICS port thread.
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Hmm, that also faintly rings a bell and makes perfect sense since its based on the NS source drop I believe...
The problem:
I can't get into download mode, when turn off the phone and connect it to USB or WALL charger it automatically boot the phone instead of show the battery charging image
The PC doesn't recognize it (tried many drivers), nothing happens its like I've never plugged it in!!! no messages, no icons NOTHING it just charge
What I've tried:
3 different usb cables
3 different PC (all usb ports)
3 Different galaxy s
Debuggin mode on/off thing
A lot of drivers
Also disassembled the phone to see if something as wrong with the usb port and everything seems in order.
Specs:
Stock 2.1-update1
T959UVKA2
Kernel 2.6.29
ECLAIR.UVKA2
Update 07/21/2012
using the sd card adapter mounted a update.zip called Overstock (It'll have a lock screen loop) but fortunately I comes with CWM and i had a ROM called [ROM][2.2 Froyo][Stock] T959UVKB5 [Deodexed w/Lockscreens+Power Menu] .It has a power menu where I can acces to the download mode but the problems stated above persist.
i cant believe this a hardware problem because it charge normally but this's going me crazy
HEEELP PLEASE!!
Because of this I cant even odin soo I dont know what to do
Early I opened the phone again to check usb port and connections, everything seems to be ok... Installed a ICS ROM called SLIM and have the same problem sooo it has to me a hardware problem T_T but there are no usb port pins loose!!! if nobody have something to add I officially give up here...
inmortal009 said:
Early I opened the phone again to check usb port and connections, everything seems to be ok... Installed a ICS ROM called SLIM and have the same problem sooo it has to me a hardware problem T_T but there are no usb port pins loose!!! if nobody have something to add I officially give up here...
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I'm not sure what else you can do. For me personally the only usb data cable that works for me is the one from the Tmobile store. I have 2 cables from amazon.com and my old usb cable. None of them work for some reason but they do work with my friends vibrant (weird). If a cable from tmobile doesn't work then the data pins on your usb port could be damaged while your charging pins are still ok( this happens). Tmobile has a 30 day return policy on the $15 usb cable so give that a try if you haven't already. If you end up having to replace your usb port I recommend www.mobiletechvideos.com, lots of users have had success with them in the past.
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i just fixed it!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Today I disassembled the cellphone for 3rd (I would be the last) time and clean with cotton and a lot of alcohol the USB port, removed the dust and scraped the terminals. Anyhow thanks and you know, never give up :good:
inmortal009 said:
i just fixed it!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Today I disassembled the cellphone for 3rd (I would be the last) time and clean with cotton and a lot of alcohol the USB port, removed the dust and scraped the terminals. Anyhow thanks and you know, never give up :good:
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Nice job, glad your up and running again.
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inmortal009 said:
i just fixed it!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Today I disassembled the cellphone for 3rd (I would be the last) time and clean with cotton and a lot of alcohol the USB port, removed the dust and scraped the terminals. Anyhow thanks and you know, never give up :good:
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Any chance you could be more specific?
I am in the same boat friend, and I'm not even remotely sure how to go about cleaning a usb port @[email protected]
I recently bought a s3 to repair and resell.
The phone has 2issues
Broken digitizer
The usb port doesn't charge or is recognized by the pc.
Does anyone know how i replace the micro usb port?
What i know:
it's not connected via flex cable, is soldered to the board. so will need soldering
To replace i need a hot air blower, my soldering gun has that function.
Please tell me more
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that's pretty much it. desolder the old one, solder a new one on there.
Does anyone have good resolution pictures of the usb port on the motherboard, so i could know what im getting myself into.
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yes, use google. hope you're familiar with SMD soldering
maxcoliban said:
Does anyone have good resolution pictures of the usb port on the motherboard, so i could know what im getting myself into.
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Here: http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Samsung+Galaxy+S+III+Teardown/9391/1
Good luck!
Glebun said:
yes, use google. hope you're familiar with SMD soldering
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Dear Glebun and other users,
I'm thinking of replacing the Micro USB port on my black GT-i9300. I've had charging issues some time now. First I had to some ' tricks' examples: Turning off, getting it to charge then turn on. Repeatedly jack the cable in and out. Rebooting and what not.
However now it wont charge at all. When plugged in to the wall socket it just stays at the level it is (when not using and screen off) when plugged in and using it the battery drains. Also my laptop won't reconize the device. (also won't charge when pluggen in the laptop).
I got this phone from my brother who has installed Cyanogenmod on it.
Now what kind of equipement do I need exactly? And do I need to work with some anti-static armband?
I am more interested in how you plan to fix the digitizer and make money on it?
There's something wrong with my PC,it gives me electric shock when I touch the case.And when I connect my usb cable with it,I can feel the electric shock on the other end.Once I plug the cable in my gs3,I can feel the electric shock on the pins that connect with the battery.That's the only place I feel it since the gs3 is luckily made of plastic.I don't want to repair my PC because I will be changing it soon anyways,I'm only worried on my phone.Can this damage it in any way ? I have been doing it for a month and nothing happened but I'm afraid something would happen,I don't keep it for long times(only when I need to transfer files).If it can damage it,can I somehow stop it from charging when connected to my PC ?
Madarox said:
There's something wrong with my PC,it gives me electric shock when I touch the case.And when I connect my usb cable with it,I can feel the electric shock on the other end.Once I plug the cable in my gs3,I can feel the electric shock on the pins that connect with the battery.That's the only place I feel it since the gs3 is luckily made of plastic.I don't want to repair my PC because I will be changing it soon anyways,I'm only worried on my phone.Can this damage it in any way ? I have been doing it for a month and nothing happened but I'm afraid something would happen,I don't keep it for long times(only when I need to transfer files).If it can damage it,can I somehow stop it from charging when connected to my PC ?
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i guess you pc doesn't have an earth connection :-/
My old flat had that problem. The wiring in your home might be the issue. Changing PC wont help it.
As far as connecting your phone, well, I never had an issue (charging, flashing, adb'ing).
New verb to adb.
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try a Kernel with charging control and set the current to zero
sriram231092 said:
i guess you pc doesn't have an earth connection :-/
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wangdaning said:
My old flat had that problem. The wiring in your home might be the issue. Changing PC wont help it.
As far as connecting your phone, well, I never had an issue (charging, flashing, adb'ing).
New verb to adb.
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Well,I use the same wall socket for other purposes other than connecting my PC's power supply cord and I never had any problems.Highly unlikely it is something wrong with my house's electricity + this only started happening a month ago,I guess it's something with my PC's PSU.Good to know it didn't cause any problems to your device.
Glebun said:
try a Kernel with charging control and set the current to zero
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I'm currently using adam kernel and the lowest the current can be set to is 100 mA.Not sure about siyah but I believe it is the same.
in that case it's not possible. use FTP
Glebun said:
in that case it's not possible. use FTP
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Not really as functional as USB but I guess I have to deal with it till I change my PC,better safe than sorry.
Ok, im trying to figure out why this phone wont charge or connect to pc via usb. I have done testing on the port, and it appears the port is good. and it seems to be making good contact with the board. I have posted pics of the port and the area that connects to the board. I have checked the continuity from a cut usb cable i have, plugged it in port and have good continuity across all the pins of the port. My question is, are the pads on the other side of the pcb points for the usb port? becuase i have no continuity on any of the points with any pin in the cable. the phone turns on, i bought a brand new battery and screen for the phone, i got it for free from someone and it was completely shattered. I have about 75 dollars invested in it. It works perfectly, completely virgin no root or unlocked bootloader. Running the latest update.
I also posted a pic of the jtag pads, there is no continuity on any of those either to the USB. Nor any other pad on the board anywhere. And i think thats odd, there should be one somewhere.
Sorry if i posted this in the wrong area, mods can move it if they need to.
Derfus said:
Ok, im trying to figure out why this phone wont charge or connect to pc via usb. I have done testing on the port, and it appears the port is good. and it seems to be making good contact with the board. I have posted pics of the port and the area that connects to the board. I have checked the continuity from a cut usb cable i have, plugged it in port and have good continuity across all the pins of the port. My question is, are the pads on the other side of the pcb points for the usb port? becuase i have no continuity on any of the points with any pin in the cable. the phone turns on, i bought a brand new battery and screen for the phone, i got it for free from someone and it was completely shattered. I have about 75 dollars invested in it. It works perfectly, completely virgin no root or unlocked bootloader. Running the latest update.
I also posted a pic of the jtag pads, there is no continuity on any of those either to the USB. Nor any other pad on the board anywhere. And i think thats odd, there should be one somewhere.
Sorry if i posted this in the wrong area, mods can move it if they need to.
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Some more pics..
You try a diffent usb cable? I've tried some of the white ones and they never seem to connect to the pc.
ADM818 said:
You try a diffent usb cable? I've tried some of the white ones and they never seem to connect to the pc.
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Oh yea, ive done all the obvious things to try and figure it out. When i got it, they said it just quit charging, so i figured it was the battery, so i bought a brand new battery, which came charged, and a new screen, since it was shattered. It turns on, works perfectly, but it will no charge or connect to pc. ive tried 4 or 5 different cables, and ive wiggled and bent and pushed and pulled and everything else on them to try and get a sign of connectivity. So far ive come up with nothing.. This appears to be a common problem with this model, i guess i should have researched it more before i spent so much on parts for it.
Maybe the circuit board is fried.
ADM818 said:
Maybe the circuit board is fried.
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Theres no visible damage to the board, no water damage, nothing is broken, im having a hard time diagnosing it
Derfus said:
Theres no visible damage to the board, no water damage, nothing is broken, im having a hard time diagnosing it
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My usb port took a dump too once. Had to replace the phone.
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jlechner said:
My usb port took a dump too once. Had to replace the phone.
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As in the port lost connection to the board/broke? or this same situation, where it just quit working for no reason? The port is working as it should, and making good connection with the board. I'm stumped. If the port was broken, i could replace the port, no problem, but im 100% positive the port is not the issue here.
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As in the port lost connection to the board/broke? or this same situation, where it just quit working for no reason? The port is working as it should, and making good connection with the board. I'm stumped. If the port was broken, i could replace the port, no problem, but im 100% positive the port is not the issue here.
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I didn't get into it as deep as you, but my phone would charge yet would not work over data (connected to pc). Repair store was stumped too.
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I didn't get into it as deep as you, but my phone would charge yet would not work over data (connected to pc). Repair store was stumped too.
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Very interesting. I guess i will have to break down and buy another motherboard, i can get the whole phone on ebay for around $60 with broken screens. think thats my best bet.,
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Very interesting. I guess i will have to break down and buy another motherboard, i can get the whole phone on ebay for around $60 with broken screens. think thats my best bet.,
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Did you figure out what happened to it? Mine suddenly developed a problem last week and would appear to be charging (charging light on) but it does not really charge. The port looks ok.