[Q] S3 charging port issue - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi.
I've been using my S3 for about 2 years. Recently, I started having the following issues with it's charging port:
1. Charging is not consistent. It varies a lot. Sometimes slow, sometimes fast. Original Samsung charger charges slowly, HTC one charges the fastest.
2. If battery drops to 0, it does not turn on by connecting the charger. Instead, I have to connect it to PC. It then turns on and then starts charging.
3. It is not recognized by my PC (or any PC) that used to recognize it before. Changing USB cables, reinstalling drivers and all the usual tricks don't work. It is not recognized in recovery mode or mass USB storage mount either. However, it still charges the phone.
I have a strong suspicion that the problem is with the port but I need confirmation from you guys before giving it for repair. I'm on a custom 4.3 ROM and changing ROMs didn't help any of the above issues either.
Thanks.

ahmadmalik88 said:
Hi.
I've been using my S3 for about 2 years. Recently, I started having the following issues with it's charging port:
1. Charging is not consistent. It varies a lot. Sometimes slow, sometimes fast. Original Samsung charger charges slowly, HTC one charges the fastest.
2. If battery drops to 0, it does not turn on by connecting the charger. Instead, I have to connect it to PC. It then turns on and then starts charging.
3. It is not recognized by my PC (or any PC) that used to recognize it before. Changing USB cables, reinstalling drivers and all the usual tricks don't work. It is not recognized in recovery mode or mass USB storage mount either. However, it still charges the phone.
I have a strong suspicion that the problem is with the port but I need confirmation from you guys before giving it for repair. I'm on a custom 4.3 ROM and changing ROMs didn't help any of the above issues either.
Thanks.
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Sounds like it could be the port at fault. The original charger is hopeless and not a good guide to go on.

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USB cable connection not working!

Hello, i am new to xda-developers, so please have patience with me
I was using my original usb cable to charge my phone from my laptop. But one day some strange things started to happen, when my phone's battery was completely depleted i connected the usb and phone started turning on and off very often and I wasn't able to charge it even a bit. When connected to wall socket charger everything seems to be fine, it's charging.
But now the usb is not working, neither computer sees it (before i used it), i used other cables, no good. Now it's original ginderbread ROM, maybe i should reinstall it, but i can't do anything since usb is not working in any way.
Maybe someone of you had similar problems and know how to solve it?
Thanks in advance!
supelis said:
Hello, i am new to xda-developers, so please have patience with me
I was using my original usb cable to charge my phone from my laptop. But one day some strange things started to happen, when my phone's battery was completely depleted i connected the usb and phone started turning on and off very often and I wasn't able to charge it even a bit. When connected to wall socket charger everything seems to be fine, it's charging.
But now the usb is not working, neither computer sees it (before i used it), i used other cables, no good. Now it's original ginderbread ROM, maybe i should reinstall it, but i can't do anything since usb is not working in any way.
Maybe someone of you had similar problems and know how to solve it?
Thanks in advance!
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find a used Tooth Brush and clean ur Phone's Micro USB port thoroughly,then try connecting and see
Sun90 said:
find a used Tooth Brush and clean ur Phone's Micro USB port thoroughly,then try connecting and see
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Thanks for the quick reply!
I tried cleaning it with Tooth Brush and even used special liquid for cleaning electronics contacts and corrosion removal, everything seems to be clean. But still nothing happens when connecting to laptop.
P.S. Same cable is working when charging from wall socket charger, so it seems the contacts must be clean and intact (at least power supply contacts), so maybe it should charge from laptop?
P.S.S. I forgot to mention, when the phone's battery is depleted, when i connect to laptop, it doesn't charge but in time phone becomes hot. So maybe this would prove it's a hardware problem?
Try different laptop USB port. If this doesnt help than probably your data cable is faulty. Just replace it with another one.
I think Your phone is fully operational if AC charging without any problems.
i9.0.1.3k galaxy imperator
SirKunon said:
Try different laptop USB port. If this doesnt help than probably your data cable is faulty. Just replace it with another one.
I think Your phone is fully operational if AC charging without any problems.
i9.0.1.3k galaxy imperator
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I have already tried different laptop ports, even different laptops, already tried with different cables (which all functioning properly with other devices and all are marked U2). I am pretty sure that's not connection / cable problem.

[Q] S3 charges only in Download Mode

Hello XDA
This is the first Q I have I managed to work my problems off by myself to this point. Straight to the matter at hand:
My S3 stoped to charge normally on:
Wall socket solid cable charger
Wall socket usb cable charger
USB plug to a PC
External battery
On a turned off device it only shows the loading battery no charging
On a turned on device in normal boot it shows charging but no charge is applied (checked with various software)
It only charges in Download mode (slowlly due to the fact of a turned on screen)
I tried diffrent chargers, cables even batteries nothing really helps
Also its not being recognized by the PC when plugged in in normal boot but it's being discovered in Download Mode.
I was able to flash Stock Rom by ODIN but it also didnt produce a solution.
The only thing that comes to mind is to flash with a repartition but i cannot find the proper *.pit file and I don't want to do this before consulting the community.
I can reset the counter and send it to the service but I think that this is a software issue not a HW one.
Can anyone offer some assistance?
UPDATE:
The device when booted normally and pluged into "holds the charge" it dosent go up but it doesnt go down.
Pretty fun !
I think it's an issue with your kernel. Have you flash your device with a custom ROM and/or kernel ?
Well I was running PAC Rom for S3 at the time so the Kernel was based from that.
After that I Changed to XXEMA2 CodecROM 1053 Black Edition with Siyah Kernel still same outcome... And after that returned to the roots with Stock ROM with Stock Kernel
I have the exact same problem on my Galaxy S III for Sprint (SPH-L710). Did you ever find a fix for this???
Same Problem
Hellishcross said:
I have the exact same problem on my Galaxy S III for Sprint (SPH-L710). Did you ever find a fix for this???
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I have the same problem too.
Did anyone ever fix it?
The phone charges when in recovery/download mode, pulling 300 mA from PSU, but only 60mA when connected and turned on.
Im using a normal usb cable, and have short the D+ & D- Pins.
I've charged the battery in a third party battery charger and that works fine, I also have a wireless charger that too pulls around 60 mA
Maybe you all need to change the USB connector module at the bottom of the phone? I've seen these break or do strange things in many phones including Samsungs. Not sure if they eventually get broken due to overheating or what the issue is, but that would be my guess.
i have a pb in my i9300i my cell going to downloading mode automaticaly

Phone wont connect to computer via USB

For some reason my phone will not connect to my computer through my USB. I have tried everything and my debugging is on as well. yet still it does not connect. It charges the battery very slowly with USB, much faster with wireless charging. Adaptive fast charging does not work either.
No contact even with Odin via download mode. Have all the drivers and have tried different USB cords.
When you do not make contact with Odin, is it the hardware that is broken?
Have tried different roms in my phone.
boffi said:
For some reason my phone will not connect to my computer through my USB. I have tried everything and my debugging is on as well. yet still it does not connect. It charges the battery very slowly with USB, much faster with wireless charging. Adaptive fast charging does not work either.
No contact even with Odin via download mode. Have all the drivers and have tried different USB cords.
When you do not make contact with Odin, is it the hardware that is broken?
Have tried different roms in my phone.
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I think it might be the USB port on the computer. I know my computer often has difficulty keeping a connection, even when I use a different cord.
Snowby123 said:
I think it might be the USB port on the computer. I know my computer often has difficulty keeping a connection, even when I use a different cord.
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no, I have tried different phones and computers.
it's just my Galaxy S6 Edge that does not make contact.
boffi said:
no, I have tried different phones and computers.
it's just my Galaxy S6 Edge that does not make contact.
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Another user posted a thread similar to yours.
Try reading through it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/help/pc-connection-t3183818
boffi said:
For some reason my phone will not connect to my computer through my USB. I have tried everything and my debugging is on as well. yet still it does not connect. It charges the battery very slowly with USB, much faster with wireless charging. Adaptive fast charging does not work either.
No contact even with Odin via download mode. Have all the drivers and have tried different USB cords.
When you do not make contact with Odin, is it the hardware that is broken?
Have tried different roms in my phone.
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hi dear .you still facing this problem or you been able to resolve this issue... i am facing exactly same problem on s6 edge..... try many thinks but no success...
very slow charging
not connected to computer
not connect with odin in download mode
not connecting on ADB mode
reactivation lock also not removed from phone...
not accepting any code from dial pad
.....................
plz help me if someone have soloution of this.......
Buy new cable because original samsung are defective. They work ok when charging, but usb data transfer is a hell. With new cable it works perfect but I am so disappointed with samsung. We have 2 s6 edge (32 and 64gb versions) in house with same cable issue ( I previously owned 3 S tabs and galaxy s, s2, s3 mini, s4, s5 mini and now s6 edge)...This is really really disappointing from Samsung. After S2 they started making lousy mobiles (s4 was ok)........Will not buy Samsung again!!!

Honor 7 PLK-UL00 and B341 Device not recognised and its only charging

Hello all,
Honor 7,
PLK-UL00
B341 and EMUI 4.0
Android 6.0
Im unable to use my phone as USB Mass storage device. When i connect my phone to PC sometimes im getting as USB device not recognized and sometimes im not. I tried different PCs and different cables. ITs ONLY CHARGING
tried cleaning the micro usb port, uninstalling and reinstalling drivers in Pcs but it didnt work.
I switched off my phone, removed mem card, reinserted it, swithced it on again, connected my phone to PC(in sleep mode)
phone is detected as storage device and got notification in notification panel to select as charge only/files mode/ photos mode.
After ejecting and removing cable again back to issue. No detection. OTG also not detected. No Data transfers are being made but its only charging( even through Car USB port)
Anybody facing USB not recognised problem ? i hope its software related.
could anyone let me know of solution.
Thanks.
I am also facing the same issue
I thought I was alone in this issue.
Basically, my problem is, the wall charging and USB connect are reversed. i.e., I connect my wall charger, its showing as USB mode and when I connect the cable to a PC, its showing as AC Charging. I tested with Ampere app and when I connect to AC Charger, it is drawing only around 300mA(like it would do if connected to USB) and its drawing around 1.5A(like it would do when connected to wall charger) when connected to USB PC.
I have been having this issue for quite sometime and recently, I had upgraded to Marshmallow through OTA upgrade. I thought atleast this upgrade would fix this issue but I am still facing the same issue. I even contacted the customer care and nothing useful advice other than restoring to factory settings was suggested(which I tried and didn't work).
I guess it should be some software issue but don't know what it is or how to fix it. Any inputs would be welcome.

Cannot be recognize in any PC

I just bought a samsung galaxy Alpha with Epsil 4.4 rom installed and twrp and root installed so normally i would reset the phone and flash the stock firmware and mess with it for a little while but the thing is it won't connect to any pc at all
I've tried the following
5 different usb cable
putting it into different usb port
the *#0808#* code and messing around with it
Restarting
Factory reset
different pcs
Replacing the battery
giving it to the repairshop but they cannot fix it
Also I noticed that USB options are missing from the phone litterally missing from the phone it self even at the Developers option its missing. when you plug the phone in to a usb it just charges tapping the charging notification does nothing charging rates are also slow even using a 2A 5V charger it takes about 4~5 hrs even tried replacing the battery did nothing as well.
Can anyone help me is it a software related stuff or hardware related? TIA

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