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[IDEA] Connecting to USB only for charging the battery.

Thanks to all great developers from here, i've already saw a lot of amazing softwares and use some of them.
I was wondering if it's possible when we connect the phone to USB, the phone shows the normal popup asking if we want activesync or USB storage, but with another option that is "Charge battery".
It would be great because i use a lot of computers and i don't want it to sync neither to be a usb storage.
Thank you all..
PS: Sorry for my bad english

neives said:
Thanks to all great developers from here, i've already saw a lot of amazing softwares and use some of them.
I was wondering if it's possible when we connect the phone to USB, the phone shows the normal popup asking if we want activesync or USB storage, but with another option that is "Charge battery".
It would be great because i use a lot of computers and i don't want it to sync neither to be a usb storage.
Thank you all..
PS: Sorry for my bad english
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I second this, Im using a lot of different working PCs, also outside the country, so only charging without syncing, sharing internet or mass storage would be a great thing!!!

If you use a standard mini usb connector as opposed to the HTC one, it should only charge the phone. Works for me.

HoTaCe said:
If you use a standard mini usb connector as opposed to the HTC one, it should only charge the phone. Works for me.
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Even standard mini-usb leads use all the pins. You want a usb cable that only has the middle two pins, buy a cheap one, use a pencil or tweezers and pull out the outer pins and you'll have a power only cable, easy.

Antimus said:
Even standard mini-usb leads use all the pins. You want a usb cable that only has the middle two pins, buy a cheap one, use a pencil or tweezers and pull out the outer pins and you'll have a power only cable, easy.
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That's not an option for me because sometimes i want to charge and other times i want to use as usb storage.
And i also have a cradle and i'll NOT remove pins
I've already seen here a diferent popup with an option to use phone as modem, so i think this shouldn't be difficult.
Thank you

Just select internet connection sharing..
that way it won't sync..

Just turn it off!
An easy way to prevent the diamond from connecting to the pc but still charging it via usb cable is to just press the power button and put it to sleep.

SierraEcho said:
An easy way to prevent the diamond from connecting to the pc but still charging it via usb cable is to just press the power button and put it to sleep.
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Iam using that method ..

my method
i use bluetooth to sync and have disabled 'allow usb connections' in activesync so that it charges ONLY via cable.

SierraEcho said:
An easy way to prevent the diamond from connecting to the pc but still charging it via usb cable is to just press the power button and put it to sleep.
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That's another point, i don't want put it to sleep.
The perfect solution for me is an option to put it to charge, because i don't want to desiblr activesync because i use it on my computer, and don't want to put it to sleep, because i want to use it.
Thank you.

bumping because I second (er, third) this notion. I don't mind putting it to sleep, but I work in a flaky reception area so my damn phone is always waking up on its own. And everytime it does, guess what pops up? Yeah, annoying.
Who's the ninja that added that connect as modem feature? I have that installed and love it. Maybe if we all ask nice he/she will add a "Connect to Charge" option...

i use to chose "Mass storage" when i dont want to activsync

adempozhari said:
i use to chose "Mass storage" when i dont want to activsync
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Yes, thank you for your input...
Now what we are looking for is an option to...
...don't sync...
...don't use Internal Storage as a disk drive...
...don't share internet connection...
...when connecting the device with a usb-cable to a PC.
We just want it to charge the battery, nothing else.
Because we don't want this to be permanent and we don't want to lose functionality by...
...switching off the device...
...disabling active sync on the pc...
...pulling pins from a cable...
...we are asking for a fourth option in the USB to PC menu.
And while we're at it:
I would like a shortcut to te USB to PC menu too, because I like to switch a lot. Anyone?

rvdgeer said:
Yes, thank you for your input...
Now what we are looking for is an option to...
...don't sync...
...don't use Internal Storage as a disk drive...
...don't share internet connection...
...when connecting the device with a usb-cable to a PC.
We just want it to charge the battery, nothing else.
Because we don't want this to be permanent and we don't want to lose functionality by...
...switching off the device...
...disabling active sync on the pc...
...pulling pins from a cable...
...we are asking for a fourth option in the USB to PC menu.
And while we're at it:
I would like a shortcut to te USB to PC menu too, because I like to switch a lot. Anyone?
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yea it would be great if someone can create a 4th option for us to be able to select "Charge Only" how perfect is that?

I'm not sure what you're really asking for, but i use an old small program called kill active sync. It still works for the latest activesyncs on XP. You can google for a few more versions. This will let you charge without having sync pop up annoyingly.

WM5
you could also enable this tool, so you PPC will be acknowledged as an USB Storage device. So you can USE all funktions except files form your storage card. It charges without sync.
http://freewareppc.com/communication/wm5torage.shtml

ecor said:
you could also enable this tool, so you PPC will be acknowledged as an USB Storage device. So you can USE all funktions except files form your storage card. It charges without sync.
http://freewareppc.com/communication/wm5torage.shtml
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HexiumVII said:
I'm not sure what you're really asking for, but i use an old small program called kill active sync. It still works for the latest activesyncs on XP. You can google for a few more versions. This will let you charge without having sync pop up annoyingly.
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Please read this post.

Antimus said:
Even standard mini-usb leads use all the pins. You want a usb cable that only has the middle two pins, buy a cheap one, use a pencil or tweezers and pull out the outer pins and you'll have a power only cable, easy.
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I think you got the usb pinout wrong there, the inner two pins are the data and the outer two are the power supply.
It would also be sufficient to only remove one pin.
And the Idea of charge only would be very useful and is a good idea, I imagine it could also be accomplished from the PC side.

Funny Thread, isn't it?
People just don't read.....
I second the idea of rvdgeer because i'm used to charge my diamond via car radio usb port and have some trouble with this. I cannot put it to mass storage because i need access to it to get tomtom working.
So i regularly use the modem option.
But the only purpose of this thread is to find an answer if, or if not possible to add a 4th setting to usb connection popup which is "charge only"
Maybe the developers/chefs can answer this question or somebody has a serious idea how to get this function
Thx for all the other ideas, but the best would be a 4th popup option

Maybe it's different on the Diamond from the Touch Pro, but on the PC if you Right Click the ActiveSync icon in the tasks bar (next to the clock) select Connection Settings then uncheck the box labeled Allow USB Connections. It continues to charge the phone without using anything else.

Big Problems :((

I have the following problem with my HTC Touch HD. Since yesterday after i transfered 2 video files and a few pictures, when i connect it through USB, the computer doesn''t detect HTC anymore (nor syncing nor file transfer). Even the Bluetooth syncing does not work. I performed several soft and hard resets, and it seems it;s getting worse after every reset.
I bought the phone 2 weeks ago, after i sold my Apple iPhone 3G 8GB. As we speak, i kind of regret i did that...any advise for me ?
I forgot to mention: when i plug the uSB cable, the device goes recharging.

Have you tried booting your pc ?
Also try unchecking Settings/connections/Usb to Pc/ "enable faster data synchronization"
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Andrew

What cable do you use? I had similar problems with non original (asus) usb cable.

greetings everybody..
1) i tried what you said several times, no result.
2) i get same results with the original and the other cables..
3) i noticed one thing . . . if i connect the device to a computer that i never conected before the device, it launches active sync....and Active Sync just wont interact with my device.

Did you try reinstalling ActiveSync on your PC?

yes i tried....same result. Do you think a change of ROM would solve that ?
Now, even a syncronisation using bluetooth is almost impossible, since i cant pair the computer and the device. Damn, it's like a virus or something.
stupid thought:
Do you think a change of ROM would solve that ?
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Impossible since i cannot connect using USB. Sorry !

I too had problems with my PC not recognizing the HD. Found out that it was a problem with my firewall and anti-virus. I adjusted anti-virus settings to allow active sync to pass through and have had no problems after that.
HTC also recommends going to Start --> Settings --> Connection tab --> USB to PC and deselect the checkbox for "Enable faster data sync"
For device recharging when plugged in to USB : go to Start --> Settings --> System tab --> Power. here below the battery charge indicator, there is a checkbox. Read the message and check/uncheck as desired.
Hope this helps !!

i thought one potential source for my problem would be the antivirus, but i disabled firewall (eset at work and symantec end point protection at home) and no result what so ever.
I cand figure a way to sync the device even with the bluetooth since i cannot pair the device and the computer.
I am starting to regret i bought HTC...

Try click the Activesync icon on HD Program, there is a "Option" on the menu, click and see if you could delete all the old connect. If yes, re-establish the connection again to see.....good luck

Option menu item is disabled (i performed several hard resets)...(
Another thing i noticed. I unchecked the box (when connected to USB charge), so now when i plug the usb cable, it wont charge. But, if the device is in stand by (black screen), and i plug the usb cable, it wakes the device up. So, in my mind, i think it is something wrong with the OS, it still "feels" the USB cable, but cannot (for an unknown reason) take the necesary action.
For 4 hrs i try to sync the device with the computer using bluetooth, and i cannot manage to do so.
Is there any way to reinstall ActiveSync on my HTC device ?

daemonus said:
Option menu item is disabled. For 4 hrs i try to sync the device with the computer using bluetooth, and i cannot manage to do so. Is there any way to reinstall ActiveSync on my HTC device ?
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My sync problem with HD and my PC with Vista, was solved as follows:
- Uninstall Windows Mobile Device Center
- Reboot and reinstall WMDC
Ton V

NLBeev said:
My sync problem with HD and my PC with Vista, was solved as follows:
- Uninstall Windows Mobile Device Center
- Reboot and reinstall WMDC
Ton V
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Tonight i will try to install at home Windows VIsta (at work and at home right now i have XP). I cannot use my phone - no phone number in agenda and it's driving me mad. The phone rings and there are quite a few persons i dont want to talk with.. HEEEEEELP

nobody there to help me ?

If you did a hard reset, and you can connect in drive mode, but can not sync, then I am 99.9% sure that there is nothing wrong with your phone, but that your computer is messed up.
Uninstall all your antiviruses, firewalls, and other bloatware, and see if it works then.

Just a possible solution, but did you try plugging in your phone into other USB slots on your PC? Are you perhaps trying to sync it through an USB extension cord, or maybe USB hub? I had problems with my PC recognizing the THD if I tried syncing that way. Best results were plugging it directly into the back side of the casing.
The reason I'm asking this is that if you have too many USB devices plugged in, it's possible that the USB voltage drops too low and devices won't connect to the computer.

I tried on 5 different computers, all available USB ports.
On a new computer, sometimes on the device screen it shows up Active Sync but that is all, no sync occurs. If i try again on that computer, i get the same result as i get using the computer at home or work.
The device cannot conect as a Disk Drive
Is there a way to reinstall Active Sync on HTC ? My guess is that this software is all gone with the wind (even i performed a hard reset). The big question is what the hell happened ? Could be a ROM fault ? I mention i never tried to change ROM, the only software i installed was S2U2 and Core Player.

If by monday it wont work, then i'll send it into service (i have warranty). But i hate service

all out of ideas...

Any ideas ?

Which items are checked when you go to Settings/connections/Usb to Pc/ on youre phone?
Have you tried to use another memory card (because youre problems started with copying)?

htc touch hd usb wont connect to pc

hi had my touch hd for ages now, and it connected to my pc with no problems, now all of a sudden its stopped working it charges but doesnt let me transfer files to it, i tried reset hard and soft
please help

go into connection setting- usb to pc setting and under the 1st option Activesync, UNTICK Enable faster data sync...
it worked for me

why don't you try to connect to your PC via Bluetooth? When that is working, chek another USB cable to see whether your cable is faulty. Might be a cause because it suddenly stopped working. Good luck

Dan - are you trying to connect with ActiveSync, or as a USB storage device?

Neelesh35 said:
go into connection setting- usb to pc setting and under the 1st option Activesync, UNTICK Enable faster data sync...
it worked for me
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i tried that , but it didnt work

kuzibri said:
why don't you try to connect to your PC via Bluetooth? When that is working, chek another USB cable to see whether your cable is faulty. Might be a cause because it suddenly stopped working. Good luck
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my laptop hasnt got bluetooth, its not the cable as ive tried 2 cables, they charge but my htc doesnt gimmie a choice to active sync, or mass storage or internet

johncmolyneux said:
Dan - are you trying to connect with ActiveSync, or as a USB storage device?
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both it doesnt give me the option when i plug in htc to my pc, it used to be fine but now doesnt work

the same thing happen with me , i did every thing
change cable
check for usb port
.....etc
i can connect through bluetooth but it didn't sync
when i boot i have serial not USB in the screen with color
plz help me

Assiri said:
the same thing happen with me , i did every thing
change cable
check for usb port
.....etc
i can connect through bluetooth but it didn't sync
when i boot i have serial not USB in the screen with color
plz help me
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Have you updated the usb drivers - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=524619?

ClydeB1 said:
Have you updated the usb drivers - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=524619?
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i can't because in bootloader in the bottom of screen i have SERIAL not USB

can anyone help?

danjohnson19855 said:
can anyone help?
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I hope it's not this
but it's possible to break the data connection (wires ?)
but not the rest of a usb socket
I did it to an mp3 player
all I could do is charge it
if the connections are ok and it does't ask (active sync/disk/connection sharing)
you might have ticked the box that says don't ask
that can be set back again can't remember how
but there is a thread on it somewhere on xda
found it
start -> settings -> usb to pc ->

I do have exactly the same problem....tried EVERYTHING....no success....surfing the net saw many are experiencing the same problem...

garyjmobey said:
I hope it's not this
but it's possible to break the data connection (wires ?)
but not the rest of a usb socket
I did it to an mp3 player
all I could do is charge it
if the connections are ok and it does't ask (active sync/disk/connection sharing)
you might have ticked the box that says don't ask
that can be set back again can't remember how
but there is a thread on it somewhere on xda
found it
start -> settings -> usb to pc ->
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thanks for help i unticked the box , but still doesnt work , is there anyway to chance roms without a usb connection

You can flash from SD card. I have same problem with TyTN II, charging when turned off, no usb connection.

igord said:
You can flash from SD card. I have same problem with TyTN II, charging when turned off, no usb connection.
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how do u flash from card?

how to Disable "Choose a connection type" when usb connected

i use my laptop to charge my phone and i also do this at work, i realise i can just plug in the usb wall charger but ideally what i want is the ability to plug in the the usb into laptop / pc and get the
Choose a connection type
1) activesync
2) harddrive
3) internet sharing
4) just charge
any ideas?

Just select either activesync or disk drive, and then press the power button to turn it back off...

when the connection screen pops up just click activsync and check the little square box " Don't Ask Again" and it won't pop up anymore
SEE SCREENSHOT

i want to use the phone ... its the only thing that keeps me sane at work lol

You dont have to select an option. When the menu comes up 'activesync, hard drive, internet sharing', , , just press the home button and the menu goes away, the phone charges.
You could of course just choose activesync, it wont affect anything if there is no partnership set up on the laptop.

if i click dont ask again doesnt it just set my selection as the default selection?
if you press home it still does what was last selected (such as harddrive) my problem is i use it at work where it will freak out if harddrive is found or it activesync is attempted to connect

larrytango said:
if i click dont ask again doesnt it just set my selection as the default selection?
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No, the popup won't appear anymore and remember that setting.
There's no "do nothing". So get your USB charger out

kilrah said:
No, the popup won't appear anymore and remember that setting.
There's no "do nothing". So get your USB charger out
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i realise no option exists im hoping someone has a way to do it??? any ideas

I'm not sure i understand the problem, are you saying your works computer will recognise it as a storage device and 'freak out'? Because it won't, it will happily ignore it.

samsamuel said:
I'm not sure i understand the problem, are you saying your works computer will recognise it as a storage device and 'freak out'? Because it won't, it will happily ignore it.
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i work in a banking environment and amazingly they're not too happy about people with unauthorised phones lol, if u plug in my charger to the usb port it will either select it as harddrive in which case loads of nice messages appear and people are alerted (manager once plugged a usb drive into my pc forgetting that i didnt have the correct permissions and this happened) and if selected activesync the software (which is installed and i dont have permissions to stop it) would kick start and i expect cause similar results
on my old phone (ignito / diamond 2) i used an old usb cable i had that was damaged and data lines where broke and thus it just charged - i guess i could do that i just was wondering is a software tweak existed.

ahhhh gotcha. Wasn't thinking hard enough. heh.
Looks like your only option is taking the charger to work with you. (I have several 3 pin chargers that have no cable, just a USB slot made by Garmin that i have positioned around the house, and at work, , saves dragging the charger itself about, just need the cable.)

USB Problem

Something happened with my HD2. USB charging functionality works, but connectivity - not.
Computer shows message "USB device not recognized"
Tried on different comps, XP, Windows 7 - nothing. Soft reset, pulling battery, changing options on USB in Settings didn't help.
Any ideas?

You have ActiveSync (XP/2000) or Windows Mobile Center (Vista/7) installed?

AlexMD said:
Something happened with my HD2. USB charging functionality works, but connectivity - not.
Computer shows message "USB device not recognized"
Tried on different comps, XP, Windows 7 - nothing. Soft reset, pulling battery, changing options on USB in Settings didn't help.
Any ideas?
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Have you tried a different usb cable?! Anyone you know have a HD2 you can test it out on?! If something doesnt work on my HD2 I try it on my girls just to double check?! When you plug it in do you get a the option of choosing active sync or hard drive?!

Another thing it could be, and I need an answer to this myself, is that when you first plug the phone into the PC, the device presents the option of ActiveSync or Data Transfer, with an option of "Do not show this again". If someone selects Data Transfer, and clicks Do Not Show Again, how can this be reversed or undone? I have a user that cannot Explore through ActiveSync because he likely selected this option.

jimbonics said:
Another thing it could be, and I need an answer to this myself, is that when you first plug the phone into the PC, the device presents the option of ActiveSync or Data Transfer, with an option of "Do not show this again". If someone selects Data Transfer, and clicks Do Not Show Again, how can this be reversed or undone? I have a user that cannot Explore through ActiveSync because he likely selected this option.
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Jimbo, you can re-enable that in settings-connections-USB to PC, there a checkbox there labeled "ask me first about USB connection..."
DocAlex, did it connect properly in the past? If so, I'd start with toreone's suggestion and find a way to test with a different cable and/or PC.

jimbonics said:
You have ActiveSync (XP/2000) or Windows Mobile Center (Vista/7) installed?
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Yes, installed. Also tried different cables, one of them was it's OEM cable.
Manipulated with USB setting on phone - didn't help.
Checked wet indicator - it's white.
Did nothing with - on some morning, after full night charging, connected to USB and got it. Bluetooth sync works on same computer...
Looks like USB controller died

Did you try connecting to a different computer?

Thanks Phunkeefunk!

Finally, after and hour on tech support call, T-Mobile agreed to replace it. Already got new, used SPB Backup, very easy transferred all from old one to new. USB obviously works on new.
So - some time USB controller can die ...