Hi guys,
I've just received a - what looks pretty brand-new - S2 here naked and without its back cover. It's branded.
I also own a rooted i9001 (S plus) with themes and stuff. Still works like a charm.
So the S2.... I am pretty sure I can use same usb cable from the S plus and also the charger (Samsung Travel adapter 5.0V=0,7A) that both are working fine with the S plus.
However, usb with the S2 PC isn't recognizing phone, no matter what I tried. Only connection possible is via Kies (only wifi) and not explorer
The charger isn't recognized by phone either. I'm not sure if the USB port is dead because JIG tool is working. The battery I have is some Chinese one with own charger. The I read the S2 needs more power.
Suggestions anyone?
Thanks.
blondbread said:
However, usb with the S2 PC isn't recognizing phone, no matter what I tried.
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But does it charge when connected to PC by USB?
blondbread said:
The charger isn't recognized by phone either.
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What do you mean? The phone charges but with charge rates limited by PC USB port instead of AC wall plug? Or doesn't it charge at all with the charger?
Or: how do you mange to charge the phone?
fxrb said:
But does it charge when connected to PC by USB?
What do you mean? The phone charges but with charge rates limited by PC USB port instead of AC wall plug? Or doesn't it charge at all with the charger?
Or: how do you mange to charge the phone?
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Hi, thanks for looking into my prob.
No, it doesn't charge when connected to PC via USB. The charger doesn't work with phone directly, no.
I bought the replacement battery off ebay and with it came a battery charger (wall plug). So battery can be charged aside from phone.
Unfortunately, I don't have any friends with original S2 accessories to test.
But why does the Jig work (if the USB port were broke)?
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But why does the Jig work (if the USB port were broke)?
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The Jig does not use all pins of the USB connector. Basically the Jig is a 300k resistor connected to the GND (5) and ID(4) pin of the USB connector. The pins used for charging are GND(5) and VCC(1). A bold guess would be that the VCC pin of your phones USB connector does not work.
You should consider buying a replacement flex board on ebay. It is very cheap ($10 to $16 I believe) and you should manage to install it yourself.
blondbread said:
Hi guys,
I've just received a - what looks pretty brand-new - S2 here naked and without its back cover. It's branded.
I also own a rooted i9001 (S plus) with themes and stuff. Still works like a charm.
So the S2.... I am pretty sure I can use same usb cable from the S plus and also the charger (Samsung Travel adapter 5.0V=0,7A) that both are working fine with the S plus.
However, usb with the S2 PC isn't recognizing phone, no matter what I tried. Only connection possible is via Kies (only wifi) and not explorer
The charger isn't recognized by phone either. I'm not sure if the USB port is dead because JIG tool is working. The battery I have is some Chinese one with own charger. The I read the S2 needs more power.
Suggestions anyone?
Thanks.
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There could be Two Reasons Your Device's Micro USB Port is Broken Something.
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Drivers are Corrupted. I recommend you to Connect Cable and Check if Kies Respond. If it Respond but Still don't Connect then Click on Troubleshooting. It must Work.
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Nope. Kies doesn't respond.
fxrb, thanks a bunch for the explanation!
I got the flex board off ebay already. There's a nice guide on youtube.
Ah, ok - you were quicker.
blondbread said:
Nope. Kies doesn't respond.
fxrb, thanks a bunch for the explanation! I will look into this flex board alternative. Is there anywhere further information? I got the phone pretty cheap so I'm willing to give it a try.
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Further information about what exactly?
If you are looking for information about how to replace the flex print then youtube is your friend
Just to let you know. I got new usb board, exchanged old one (that was clearly water damaged) and the phone now works like a charm.
OT: I've also noticed this trend on Ebay for people to buy non-functioning or damaged S2s. From the guides on youtube I can see exactly why.
However, it's getting pretty ridiculous now that non-functioning S2s with broken screens fetch as much as € 200??!!! I mean, come on!
blondbread said:
Just to let you know. I got new usb board, exchanged old one (that was clearly water damaged) and the phone now works like a charm.
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Thanks for the feedback. Enjoy your 'new' phone
blondbread said:
OT: I've also noticed this trend on Ebay for people to buy non-functioning or damaged S2s. From the guides on youtube I can see exactly why.
However, it's getting pretty ridiculous now that non-functioning S2s with broken screens fetch as much as € 200??!!! I mean, come on!
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Still OT: I had the silly idea of buying a totally damaged S2 on ebay for a few Euros, just to extract the battery contacts for a test adapter: no way! The device got sold for € 156
My phone didnt charging with USB anymore... 3 times ago i turned off the phone em plug USB and try to charge, it started the phone normally but no charging... And now, trying any method and any USB works
My usb was bricked??? There is a way to know about it?? Ah log or a app that shows if a hardware are working??
Or any solution???
is your computer recognizing the phone when you connect it ?
if it is and charging is not working means that the charging pins of usb might be broken
I think the inner pins of a usb cable are for charging , they might be damaged .
Try using another usb cable
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I used any other usb cable in other phones it works, but in my phone didnt USB cable neither recharger works i think it is my phone
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Hello
I had a problem in charging port for my galaxy S3 i9300, and I take it to a store who repare it and it's charging now, but the problem now is transfering data cause my PC is not detactable at all, I've changed many software, cables and PC ports but there's no indication in my phone ( USB icon) which means it's a hardware issue in my phone.
My question is how I can test it I mean which pins must I test cause the phone connector has 11 pins? I can't take it again to repare cause I'm still using it.
Thanks a lot
Hello,
I have an i9300 running a famous Custom OS : OmegaROM.
My digitizer/screen is broken : I can not see a thing on the screen.
I got myself this cable : http://www.morhipo.com/pl-8098-2-0-usb-to-hdmi-kablo-seti/17073032/detay which is supposed to be working on a S3 (written on the box).
However, I never did that before and I can not see anything on my computer screen with the HDMI on.
I hear the sound of the phone when i press the volume buttons, and thats all, so the phone is on...
How do I make this thing work?
Should this thing work in TRWP mode (think not) and how to make it work without access to the screen.
Is there a custom ROM that would have MHL running buy default?
Thanks for your tips
jbesclapez said:
Hello,
I have an i9300 running a famous Custom OS : OmegaROM.
My digitizer/screen is broken : I can not see a thing on the screen.
I got myself this cable : http://www.morhipo.com/pl-8098-2-0-usb-to-hdmi-kablo-seti/17073032/detay which is supposed to be working on a S3 (written on the box).
However, I never did that before and I can not see anything on my computer screen with the HDMI on.
I hear the sound of the phone when i press the volume buttons, and thats all, so the phone is on...
How do I make this thing work?
Should this thing work in TRWP mode (think not) and how to make it work without access to the screen.
Is there a custom ROM that would have MHL running buy default?
Thanks for your tips
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hey man sorry i can't really help but i have to ask you this: the mhl cable usually has a hdmi port which connects to a tv/monitor ( you can't connect it to a laptop with a hdmi port), and 2 microusb jacks: one that connects to your phone (the male one) and one that connects to the charger (female jack). Did you set those up correctly?
Also, have you ever had your microusb plug replaced on the motherboard? It is possible that sb replaced it with a 5-pin jack whereas the s3 has a 11-pin mirousb port.
lyoddxd said:
hey man sorry i can't really help but i have to ask you this: the mhl cable usually has a hdmi port which connects to a tv/monitor ( you can't connect it to a laptop with a hdmi port), and 2 microusb jacks: one that connects to your phone (the male one) and one that connects to the charger (female jack). Did you set those up correctly?
Also, have you ever had your microusb plug replaced on the motherboard? It is possible that sb replaced it with a 5-pin jack whereas the s3 has a 11-pin mirousb port.
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hello and thankf for your reply lyoddxd.
Now worries about the connection : It is connected to the HDMI of my monitor. My set up is correct.
I never replaced anything on my phone...
Still searching....
Hello guys, i meet some problem in charging. So i have 'blue' usb charging cable. But when i connect to my mido there's not charging (now), yesterday it's just okay. But when i connect that's to another phone it's just ok and charging.
I have try another usb cable to my mido and it's working. So i think (now) my phone doesn't compatible with that's 'blue' usb charging cable. It's there any solution? Now i'm using Resurrection Remix os.
Just ditch the one that's not working for the USB cable that is working. Not all USB cables are of the same spec or quality.
If this new cable stops working too, it could be a charging port issue. Maybe the port is loose and needs to be replaced, or got fried somehow. Or maybe the port needs to be cleaned.