Desperate answer needed, although fearing the worse.
Cracked my screen earlier, so much so completely unable to use the touchscreen.
Problem I have is that I never set my phone to mtp mode and cannot access my files from a laptop. I have a lot of family photos and priceless items in the phone.... It obviously switches on but damage wise, may be too much to get repaired...
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I presume you don't have a custom recovery installed or usb-debugging activated?
Unfortunately not..... Only just upgraded from my original xperia z...... Ironically which was fully setup for anything....
Think I'm screwed....
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If i understand you right then only the touchscreen isn't working but the lcd is still ok.
In this case, i have to remember you that our device has usb otg. So with an adapter you could try to plug an usb mouse in it.
However from what i read auto detection is turned off, so you may have to restart the phone to detect the mouse.
Hopefully this can help you
Lcd is working fine.... I'll have a look into this...never thought about that!! I assume this adaptor connects to the charging port?
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So then you should give it a try, the adapters are not expensive and i just read of other people who were able to backup their data of an z5c with broken digitizer
Of course on your micro-usb/charging-port.
I backed up my sister in law's Z5c with cracked screen and faulty digitizer using a mouse connected to an OTG cable. I installed Solid Explorer from Google Play and used that app to copy all photos from internal storage (DCIM folder and subfolders) to an SD card. Was quite straight forward. Good luck OP!
Thanks for the help people. I will get the phone sorted I dare say at some point but really want to get a my stuff off it just in case the worse happens!! Got an adaptor ordered.....
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Can't you use Xperia Companion to do the backup?
Wouldn't that also require mtp-mode?
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this morning while i was pluging mu usb in the computer, my finger touched the other end of the usb cable(that plugs into phone) and felt a tiny shock... Ever since then my computer doesnt even recognize that its pluged in...
Whe its in "debuggin" the computer and usb icon go on the phone
But when i plug into computer all my phone does is says its charging
Any ideas?
Try a new USB cable I used a PSP USB cable for a while when my HTC hero USB cable stopped working properly. Just find some more USB cables and test them all.
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You probably damaged the USB controller with ESD. You can try another USB port, but it's likely that all the ports are damaged (at least all the ports on that controller). Check the other ports on the PC. Most modern PCs have at least a couple of USB hubs built in. It is possible that a port on another hub or controller may work. Otherwise, you might be able to use a USB add in card in the computer if all the built-in ports are dead. They are relatively cheap if you have the slot in the machine to install one.
kifno said:
Try a new USB cable I used a PSP USB cable for a while when my HTC hero USB cable stopped working properly. Just find some more USB cables and test them all.
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He can't use a USB from a PSP...the Vibrant uses Micro-USB....so a PSP USB cord won't fit
try a differnet USB port
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He can't use a USB from a PSP...the Vibrant uses Micro-USB....so a PSP USB cord won't fit
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i wasn't saying use a psp usb port i'm trying to say sometimes a different usb cord that fits into your phone might be the solution
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try a differnet USB port
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that is the 2nd option
3rd option get ports replaced
Thanks everyone... I plugged it in a little while ago, and it finally recongnized a device... now slow down cowboy!.. it's still doesn't mount correctly, but at least my computer sees something plugged in...
You guys are worth your weight in gold! Everyone is fast to respond and with good advice for the newcomers... This isn't just a website... this is a community of Nerds, jock, smart ass's, business men/ women, punks, stupidos, and electronics just trying to help each other for a greater cause... well... if not a greater cause.. then Definitly a greater phone
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mount to PC is a known issue methinks. What is your current setup? Rom/kernel? and how are your settings? USB debugging set on/off? auto connect set to "ask on connection"?
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mount to PC is a known issue methinks. What is your current setup? Rom/kernel? and how are your settings? USB debugging set on/off? auto connect set to "ask on connection"?
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I have the newest Simply Galaxy 2.7. 2(ROM) (port) with Overstock V2.1.1
Yeh debugging is off
Auto connect is mass storage
Any ideas?
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wasscomedy said:
I have the newest Simply Galaxy 2.7. 2(ROM) (port) with Overstock V2.1.1
Yeh debugging is off
Auto connect is mass storage
Any ideas?
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Is the internal mounting as a CD drive?
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the usb i got with my phone doesnt always want to connect and sometimes just charges, but then sometimes connects after like 20 - 30 min
my other usb connects but sometimes just disconnects after a few sec then reconnects then disconnects....
its abit weird but i live with it
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Is the internal mounting as a CD drive?
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Yeah, sometimes.. wow! Once again I'm not that unique..., Do you have a solution to that?
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Yeah, sometimes.. wow! Once again I'm not that unique..., Do you have a solution to that?
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Its common with the 2.2.1 roms. What you need to do is replace the vold.conf, and the vold.fstab files in system/ect. I have attached the ones you need. Just use root explorer and drop them in the ect folder, reboot, and test.
kyle51 said:
the usb i got with my phone doesnt always want to connect and sometimes just charges, but then sometimes connects after like 20 - 30 min
my other usb connects but sometimes just disconnects after a few sec then reconnects then disconnects....
its abit weird but i live with it
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you should download toolbox from development section and the first option is to install drivers. once u run the program. install it and then test the usb cables. by the way i never charge my phone from a computer i like separate chargers so im using the charger for BB to charge my battery. its quicker as well.
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Its common with the 2.2.1 roms. What you need to do is replace the vold.conf, and the vold.fstab files in system/ect. I have attached the ones you need. Just use root explorer and drop them in the ect folder, reboot, and test.
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Hey thanks a lot my fellow Beantowner, will test in morning... appreciate the file!.. can I duck this up at all? Or is this idiot proff? I'm from Randolph
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Hey thanks a lot my fellow Beantowner, will test in morning... appreciate the file!.. can I duck this up at all? Or is this idiot proff? I'm from Randolph
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Boston represent!!! Dorchester here. Its fool proof really. Just make sure you change the system to read/write in root explorer, and drop the files in the system/ect folder.
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Hey, so when I try to connect my GS2 to the computer (via USB), it doesn't connect for some reason. After connecting it, it takes about 5 secs and it starts to charge but doesn't connect to the computer. I've tried a couple of different ROMs and also on 2 other computers and its the same result. I need help please. Thanks
First make sure drivers are installed if so then try another cable that could be the problem.
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You are missing the drivers. Search via Google for the hardware ID or simply by the model of the phone.
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First make sure drivers are installed if so then try another cable that could be the problem.
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I have had the drivers installed, and I tried my brother's HTC usb cable and it still doesn't work.
My thread is right above yours. There are USB port issues with this phone. Although I feel for you, I'm glad to see I'm not the only one. If you have insurance take it back cuz it only gets worse. Flash stock while you still can, if you're not already running it. Trust me.
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Same problem here and replacement is on the way, phone randomly thinks its charging, car mode turning on and such buy it is nice to know also that I am not the only one
Hello Developers actually i'm in deep trouble in the past few day my mini usb port has been broken so i made it repaired by a local vendor now it doesn't recognise my phone it only charge and i'm stuck on 2.1 update 1 after the repair was done now it shows me no service and i didnt root my phone so kindly give me suggestion to fix plz..
No root, so just try to go to PC companion and press REPAIR and try this or just go to repair shop and let them deal with this.
Sounds like it hasn't been repaired correctly, seems like the only thing fixed on it is the power pins and not the data pins I would take it back and get them to double check their work more than likely they will not accept responsebility for it so might be worth to take it to another repairer and get a second opinion
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Moze666 said:
No root, so just try to go to PC companion and press REPAIR and try this or just go to repair shop and let them deal with this.
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dude i mentioned u that usb port broken and it is not recognising my phone so how could u suggest me got to pc companion and press Repair even though i tried its no use
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Sounds like it hasn't been repaired correctly, seems like the only thing fixed on it is the power pins and not the data pins I would take it back and get them to double check their work more than likely they will not accept responsebility for it so might be worth to take it to another repairer and get a second opinion
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it has been repaired twice so any suggestions
Looks like its a hardware fault could be the actual mini USB port or the motherboard contacts which is more than likely due to the resoldering in the previous repairs so I would say its fault is on the motherboard near the mini USB port not sure if that can be repaired a new phone maybe required
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Check this thread out if you already rooted the phone same problem more or less USB only charging no data linkup on PC or phone http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31997825
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dunc4n88 said:
Check this thread out if you already rooted the phone same problem more or less USB only charging no data linkup on PC or phone http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31997825
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atleast he has rooted i dont have that chance also after all trying since 2 days
athidi said:
Hello Developers actually i'm in deep trouble in the past few day my mini usb port has been broken so i made it repaired by a local vendor now it doesn't recognise my phone it only charge and i'm stuck on 2.1 update 1 after the repair was done now it shows me no service and i didnt root my phone so kindly give me suggestion to fix plz..
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Well for signal go to settings-networks&wireless-mobile networks and network mode and change it and see if it helps. And for USB thing. Make sure your PC is connected to the internet, turn off you phone and press the power button, when the phone vibrates connect the phone to the PC using the USB and see if the drivers get installed.
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regarding pcb
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Well for signal go to settings-networks&wireless-mobile networks and network mode and change it and see if it helps. And for USB thing. Make sure your PC is connected to the internet, turn off you phone and press the power button, when the phone vibrates connect the phone to the PC using the USB and see if the drivers get installed.
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i would like to buy a pcb/motherboard if anybody intrested in selling x10i or x10a please let me know
I have a roadcam in my car that records onto an sd card and I was wondering if there is a way to take out the sd card and connect it to my note 2 maybe using the usb plug so that I could backup the video recordings using an app called dropspace to my dropbox. Thanks.
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If I understand your question correctly what you're wanting to do is pull the files off the Sd card and upload them with your phone.
If thats what you want to do you could just get a USB OTG cable and a SD card reader that is made to be plugged in to a USB port. That should be all you need to get this working. You can get both of those from Amazon, just dont go with an uber cheap OTG cable. There have been reports, on Amazon and XDA, about some of the cheap OTG cables hard bricking/burning up. Last I checked they didnt know exactly what it did, they said that the devide reacted like the battery had been pulled and the phone, or Nexus 7 and a bunch of other tablets, went off and no matter what they were unable to get it to come back on. The OTG cable I have was about $10 and it works perfectly, theres no reason to pay the exorbitant fee Samsung wants for their official cables seeing how the only difference would be the name on the cable.
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If I understand your question correctly what you're wanting to do is pull the files off the Sd card and upload them with your phone.
If thats what you want to do you could just get a USB OTG cable and a SD card reader that is made to be plugged in to a USB port. That should be all you need to get this working. You can get both of those from Amazon, just dont go with an uber cheap OTG cable. There have been reports, on Amazon and XDA, about some of the cheap OTG cables hard bricking/burning up. Last I checked they didnt know exactly what it did, they said that the devide reacted like the battery had been pulled and the phone, or Nexus 7 and a bunch of other tablets, went off and no matter what they were unable to get it to come back on. The OTG cable I have was about $10 and it works perfectly, theres no reason to pay the exorbitant fee Samsung wants for their official cables seeing how the only difference would be the name on the cable.
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Damn, what kind of cable did get because I ordered one of the .80 cent ones and now I'm afraid to use it. Maybe I'll use it on one of my old phones to test it.
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I got an otg cable for $1 and it works perfect. I've hooked up a computer mouse and a 360 controller so far but I haven't tried an SD reader yet.
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Hey, sorry if this is too much. I just posted a first impressions thread but this is really urgent.
I can't charge the phone over USB. It has to be connected to the wall socket. I can't even transfer data with the USB cable. What to do? Is this a faulty unit or is the voltage on the usb not enough? The latter would be totally unacceptable. My SGS3 charges etc. just fine with the same port and cable.
It did work on my other (Sony Vaio Pro) laptop. Just not on my Asus. What can be wrong here? I tried it in every port and nothing happens. SGS3 works perfectly.
Are you using original cable? If not try with it.
Try other ports and if possible, try other computers. If it still won't charge/transfer data then you can rule out the computer and pin the problem to the phone.
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It did work on my other (Sony Vaio Pro) laptop. Just not on my Asus. What can be wrong here? I tried it in every port and nothing happens. SGS3 works perfectly.
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Most likely don't have the drivers installed on the Asus.
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I tried every port and two different cables. The problem is that nothing happens. Usually it even starts to download drivers or something.
SuperMarioGalaxy said:
I tried every port and two different cables. The problem is that nothing happens. Usually it even starts to download drivers or something.
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Mine had the same problem - I've had it replaced it now charges over USB but is crazy slow.
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Mine had the same problem - I've had it replaced it now charges over USB but is crazy slow.
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It works just fine on my other laptop. I think the issue really is the lack of drivers. I can find the device in device manager but no driver.
Anyone know how to get drivers?
Download Sony PC Companion. It should have the necessary drivers I suppose
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Download Sony PC Companion. It should have the necessary drivers I suppose
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That didn't work either.
Fixed! Contacted Sony support, uninstalled the device and plugged into another USB port and now it works. Props to Sony support. Silloin no docking through USB though but he said it isn't supported.
Yup the dock is only for charging. No data transfer possible
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Yup the dock is only for charging. No data transfer possible
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Yeah of course I knew that. But you can't charge in the dock over USB. Is that supposed to be?
Didn't try it myself yet but I've read that it's like that somewhere
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It mentions in the manual that comes with the charging dock that it has to be mains powered & no charging with dock through PC connection.