[Q] Where are the USB connection settings? - Streak 5 General

Hi All,
I'm having a weird problem with my Streak. When I try to connect it to my computer is shows up as an audio player. I can open it but it won't let me put anything on it (it says the file type is not supported). I know it used to ask me how I wanted to connect my Streak to my computer and now it doesn't and I can't find a setting for USB connection anywhere. I was wondering where those settings were so I can try and fix them. Thanks
Josh

coreth5 said:
Hi All,
I'm having a weird problem with my Streak. When I try to connect it to my computer is shows up as an audio player. I can open it but it won't let me put anything on it (it says the file type is not supported). I know it used to ask me how I wanted to connect my Streak to my computer and now it doesn't and I can't find a setting for USB connection anywhere. I was wondering where those settings were so I can try and fix them. Thanks
Josh
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Open Device Manager before plugging in your Streak to the PC. If you're lucky its one of the ones with Exclamation point. If not, check one of the USB ports or Anything that might say Android 1.0.
Then Right Click and either roll back driver or just install it altogether. Remove and plug it back in and it should auto detect and this time prompt you.

Thanks cue_32,
I tried it and it didn't work. The Streak shows up in device manager as a portable device and uninstalling the driver does not affect it (when I hook it back up it shows up as a portable device again). I tried it on my laptop as well and had the same result. What I'm looking for are the USB settings in Android (stock 1.6) because I think I need to change them to correct the issue. I think I may have selected the wrong setting for default and I need to change that. Thanks again though.

on the notification taskbar you hit the USB connection and then the list will come up how you want the connection to be.
as
-transfer media file as MTP or somethin like that
-transfer other file
-charge.
coreth5 said:
Thanks cue_32,
I tried it and it didn't work. The Streak shows up in device manager as a portable device and uninstalling the driver does not affect it (when I hook it back up it shows up as a portable device again). I tried it on my laptop as well and had the same result. What I'm looking for are the USB settings in Android (stock 1.6) because I think I need to change them to correct the issue. I think I may have selected the wrong setting for default and I need to change that. Thanks again though.
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Have you tried installing/reinstalling the Dell PC Suite?

I tried the USB icon in notifications before this. All that comes up is the option to disconnect my Streak. There's no way to change the transfer method. I also have the dell PC suite installed, but it has never once recognized I have a phone hooked up. I'll try reinstalling it tonight. Thanks again for all the help.

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Pc will not recognize Phone!

I have windows 7 64 bit and it worked fine until out of nowhere my pc stopped recognizing my phone as a storage drive. i have tried multiple roms, and it makes no difference. The option to mount in the pull down curtain menu is no longer there, am i the only one who has had this problem?
If it turns out to be defective, is there any way to return the phone to stock, like with the ruu, that does not require a usb connection?
cweezyf said:
I have windows 7 64 bit and it worked fine until out of nowhere my pc stopped recognizing my phone as a storage drive. i have tried multiple roms, and it makes no difference. The option to mount in the pull down curtain menu is no longer there, am i the only one who has had this problem?
If it turns out to be defective, is there any way to return the phone to stock, like with the ruu, that does not require a usb connection?
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Unplug your phone from computer, enable USB debugging
uninstall HTC sync and HTC drivers from computer
Then Reinstall HTC Sync.
then plug in your phone once its done installing
Tried, thats a no-go. any other ideas?
Forgot to note that the htc sync option DOES appear in the pull down menu when usb is connected.
regaw_leinad said:
Unplug your phone from computer, enable USB debugging
uninstall HTC sync and HTC drivers from computer
Then Reinstall HTC Sync.
then plug in your phone once its done installing
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I am also having a problem with Windows 7. I deleted and reinstalled HTC sync and drivers and got "no driver found" for ADB. While it was installing it said it was unable to find a Windows Vista folder so that could be part of the problem
I dont think thats my problem, my computer doesnt see adb on the device manager list.. i have tried on a windows xp pc and it doesnt see my phone either, or ask me to install anything. so there is no way to RUU without usb?
uninstall any programs that may use adb usb... easy tether, pdanet, htc sync, the cdma workshop and htc diag drivers if you were trying to get msl using your own method, go to device manager and remove android usb devices, and then plug your phone back in. Also use a task killer to ensure none of the above programs are running on your phone, in case one got corrupted. if still no go let me know... I am running win 7 64 bit so can help compare, etc. if need be.
Well part of the problem is that android usb devices does not even show up in the device manager. should i still try to uninstall adb from my pc?
okay, under programs and features in control panel, uninstall htc driver and htc sync, restart computer and redownload and install htc sync from their website, and try that.
I tried those steps, still didnt work.
after you reinstall sync and plug in your phone, what happens? does the driver installer pop up and install? what does it say?
does android usb devices show up under device manager? are you sure it's not your cable (just cause it charges and makes a sound on the comp like it's connecting doesn't mean the data lines are fully intact and working). If need be, I found a cable for a dollar at the dollar store. It's not the exact same end but the usb mini a
it fits and works fine
nothing pops up when i plug in. and also nothing appears in device manager. htc sync does actually show up on my phone when i plug in though.
i dont think its the cable.. it looks ok on the outside.
cweezyf said:
nothing pops up when i plug in. and also nothing appears in device manager. htc sync does actually show up on my phone when i plug in though.
i dont think its the cable.. it looks ok on the outside.
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Interesting, interesting. In device manager, you stated that ADB doesn't show up? Well, does anything pertaining to Android show up at all?
Nothing pertaining to android at all. I hope im not screwed, because then i would have paid 7 bucks a month extra for insurance for no reason.
cweezyf said:
I have windows 7 64 bit and it worked fine until out of nowhere my pc stopped recognizing my phone as a storage drive. i have tried multiple roms, and it makes no difference. The option to mount in the pull down curtain menu is no longer there, am i the only one who has had this problem?
If it turns out to be defective, is there any way to return the phone to stock, like with the ruu, that does not require a usb connection?
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I had a similiar problem. I use Windows 7 Pro 64bit.
Here is what helped fix the issue:
http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/08/24/workaround-for-htc-hero-sync-problem-in-windows-7/
jackal424 said:
I had a similiar problem. I use Windows 7 Pro 64bit.
Here is what helped fix the issue:
http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/08/24/workaround-for-htc-hero-sync-problem-in-windows-7/
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I had posted about this exact same issue awhile back and never resolved. I'm going to give this a try myself. thanks!
ro_bro said:
I had posted about this exact same issue awhile back and never resolved. I'm going to give this a try myself. thanks!
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SUCCESS!
Thanks!
ro_bro said:
SUCCESS!
Thanks!
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That's exactly how I felt when I got it working. Well i'm glad it worked for you. Hopefully it works for the OP.
i followed thos steps to a T, and still no luck. That guide failed me at the step when you select your phone from devices and printers; my phone is not there at all. I also tried manually installing the drivers, and it says that method of install is not supported.
try this.... go to windows/system32/drivers folder. Find adroidusb.sys, back up this file and then delete, and try plugging in your phone and seeing if it reinstalls drivers then

Cant connect hd2 to computer!!

this is my problem,
when i connect my hd2 it charges but the computer doesn't recognize it. on the phone settings it is set to active sync. i also have 2 computers; xp and vista, both do the same thing.
i could careless about active sync, i just want to plug my phone into my pc and transfer files in and out. ive also tried the disk drive option but still no go?
if i enter bootloader and plug it in it recognizes the usb setting but when the phone is normal, it doesn't??
it did this with the stock rom and its also doing this with nrg titanium rom.
any help would be appreciated
Same thing here.
It charges through USB but it doesnt connect.
If i choose the storage option it works fine.
I want to sync my outlook and i cant...
What the heck...?
i know this may seem a bit "it helpdesk-ish" but try re-booting your PC
Come on... give something drastic!
Already done that, rebooted the pc and the hd2...
still nothing
djchubbs said:
i know this may seem a bit "it helpdesk-ish" but try re-booting your PC
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believe it or not i have done that mannyy times and did alot of device manager things to try and let both computers recognize the hd2 but still nothing haha..
ive had previous hd2's and they've all connected fine untill this one, maybe its this specific one thats giving me trouble. but regardless, it charges via usb then it should be able to recognize it
Check the active sync settings to ensure that usb connections are enabled. You can tell be looking at the system tray icon - there's a read circle with a white X in it if USB is disabled.
Saying that though, if it doesn't even recognise it when the device is in USB mode, I'd try a different cable. It's perfectly reasonable that the cable could power the device but not fully facilitate a USB connection.
johncmolyneux said:
Check the active sync settings to ensure that usb connections are enabled. You can tell be looking at the system tray icon - there's a read circle with a white X in it if USB is disabled.
Saying that though, if it doesn't even recognise it when the device is in USB mode, I'd try a different cable. It's perfectly reasonable that the cable could power the device but not fully facilitate a USB connection.
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but the thing is when i go into bootloader it recognizes it as usb and i can add customs roms and such. just not when the phone is normal weird ?
k20a1 said:
but the thing is when i go into bootloader it recognizes it as usb and i can add customs roms and such. just not when the phone is normal weird ?
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That is very weird. Sorry mate - never heard of it doing that for anyone before.
Make sure you have the mobility center/active sync program installed on your computer. Without it it won't work.
On Vista or Seven, with the HD2 plugged in, you can find the program/drivers by launching and refreshing manually Windows Update. On XP you have to do that manually.
Good luck.
This happens to me often. In my case I have found it to be a weird driver issue. Go to device manager and look for the yellow triangle. Right click and update driver software. This worked for me I hope it helps.
bit late but just flashed maxsence and i love the look, but have allready had to restart by phone 10 times in 10 minutes. I'll wait for the next release. back to GTX for now.
Good work NRG. keep it up.
this is one of the many WM6.5 errors!
need Android soon!
Ok here we go.
The phone did not connect through activesync to my pc. When i selected to connect as mass storage it connected.
I checked for driver issues in device manager but nothing came up.
I checked the hd2's activesync. Bingo! the activesync was crashing when i was running it. I had to hard reset the phone.
Now it works fine.
My guess is that maybe a program that i installed recently was buggy and created this particular problem. Unfortunately i have about 50+ programs installed (including themes etc) and i m not sure which one it was.
I was installing all the programs again today one by one and after the install process was completed i connected the hd2 to usb to find which app was the problematic one.
After installing almost(some were found useless) all of the apps (here is the crazy part) the hd2 still was connecting through activesync....
HTC will drive me nuts...
Anyway the phone now connects correctly.
I cant understand which was the problem....
as odd as it may sound i think i figured it out.
i think its the usb cable that im using, i have to wiggle it around for it to connect to active sync but once it connects its not a stable connection as it cuts in and out.
but charging capabilities work though!
pos wire, i ordered a new wire and if that one fails also, i will have to get my hd2 replaced for faulty usb port
thanks for all the replies much appreciated
@k20a1
Try to hard reset the phone.
It worked for me.
If not again, then use your warranty!
angelossssss said:
@k20a1
Try to hard reset the phone.
It worked for me.
If not again, then use your warranty!
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i did whenever i custom rom'd it, it still does the same thing. yes it will connect via usb while in bootloader but will not during regular phone operations lol
"Disk drive" mode not working with XP laptop
HD2 is working fine with my desktop, but wit laptop I can only use ActiveSync to browse files.
When I connect the USB cable I get:
"Found new hardware wizard"
but it tells me that it Cannot Install This Harware - Disk Drive
"An error occurred during the installation of the devie The system cannot find the file specified"
And I only have "Finish" to click - if I click it the wizard lunces again immediately and goes on and on with no end.
HD"/Leo does not appare in Disk Manager (I know ablut the drive lettering issue)
I'm sure its my XP issue, but I havent found drivers to fix that, and I'm not about to reinstall XP on my lappy in near future.
Transfer files - Solved
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k20a1 said:
this is my problem,
when i connect my hd2 it charges but the computer doesn't recognize it. on the phone settings it is set to active sync. i also have 2 computers; xp and vista, both do the same thing.
i could careless about active sync, i just want to plug my phone into my pc and transfer files in and out. ive also tried the disk drive option but still no go?
if i enter bootloader and plug it in it recognizes the usb setting but when the phone is normal, it doesn't??
it did this with the stock rom and its also doing this with nrg titanium rom.
any help would be appreciated
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I share the same here and I was despaired of trying to solve it with any logical, as well with illogical, measures. Such as: rebooting, changing usb cables, reinstalling activesync 4.5, etc.....etc...blla..blla...blla...
However, I solved the "Transfer files issue" by taking out the sd card from the HD2 and connect it with an external cards reader to my pc.
The card reader connected and works with the same usb cable that does not work with the HD2.
That way I load it with all files and in the same occasion I reload into my computer the daily spb backup files.
However, I have the feeling that the reason for that problem is a missing file/driver named: "Setup1.SPL" in the pc windows operating system.
In order to solve that it seems that only reinstalling windows on my pc will be the solution which defiantly do not like.

[Q] Fascinate not appearing as USB drive when mounted

Hi folks, have a problem with my fascinate, I can connect it with QPST fine, however when I use the top pulldown menu, and touch
"USB Connected - Select to copy files to and from your computer"
it gives me the option to 'Mount' which I choose, however then it doesn't appear as a USB drive on my computer (Windows 7). So, I can't get it to connect as USB drive accessible through Windows.
I have an HTC incredible also, and when I do the same options, it will immediately pop up as 2 new drives in Windows (one for SD and one for internal memory). SO, it works for my Inc, but not for my Fascinate. A few possible reasons I am guessing may be:
1) Drive letter conflict with inc/fascinate
2) Some type of driver conflict
anyways, like I said I can connect to my fascinate with QPST/QXDM/CDMA Tools, so I know the USB cable works fine. I've tried it on several computers now, my 2 office ones and my laptop, and all similar results (no USB drive showing when mounted). FWIW I also at some point messed with drivers on these other computers too. However, I did also try uninstalling Samsing drivers, and reinstalling (did not solve the problem).
Ok, if you need more info I will be happy to provide, and any help is much appreciated, thx
-Squarepusher
Can you go to your device manager and tell us what it shows up As there when you plug it in?
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rm2011 said:
Can you go to your device manager and tell us what it shows up As there when you plug it in?
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Hey rm2011. Sure thing, thanks. It is show up under 'Unspecified' and ...
I just figured out my problem. I had the device setup under "Dial Up Networking" for QPST use. That is an either or option with mount for USB storage (not both)
so, thanks working now
i know its been awhile and i have the same thing. but mine say unknown device. its ok when i hu my other phone same model(fascinat)

USB 3.0 problems

hey guys.
i just tried copying an avi file from my pc to the phone. i had already selected Media device (USB 3.0) in the pull down menu.
first it disconnected as it had initially first connected via Media device (MTP) and then reconnected and brought the auto play dialogue up. after a few seconds it disconnected itslef again and then reconnected. it seems to randomly want to disconnect and reconnect when it wants to.
even while it was apparently still reconnected, i tried to copy a file over to it and it first said i might not be able to play the file did i want to copy it anyway, i clicked yes, then it says the device has either stopped responding or has been disconnected even though it still appears to be connected.
if i switch back to MTP it still warns about maybe not playing the file but then after clicking to still copy across, it copies fine.
i am running windows 7. i have used this usb 3.0 port fine with a usb thumb stick i have. also, windows says it has installed the device successfully when i click over to usb 3.0.
so.... any ideas why it randomly wants to dis/re connect? and why will it not copy across even when it appears connected?
thanks guys.
marc.knuckle said:
hey guys.
i just tried copying an avi file from my pc to the phone. i had already selected Media device (USB 3.0) in the pull down menu.
first it disconnected as it had initially first connected via Media device (MTP) and then reconnected and brought the auto play dialogue up. after a few seconds it disconnected itslef again and then reconnected. it seems to randomly want to disconnect and reconnect when it wants to.
even while it was apparently still reconnected, i tried to copy a file over to it and it first said i might not be able to play the file did i want to copy it anyway, i clicked yes, then it says the device has either stopped responding or has been disconnected even though it still appears to be connected.
if i switch back to MTP it still warns about maybe not playing the file but then after clicking to still copy across, it copies fine.
i am running windows 7. i have used this usb 3.0 port fine with a usb thumb stick i have. also, windows says it has installed the device successfully when i click over to usb 3.0.
so.... any ideas why it randomly wants to dis/re connect? and why will it not copy across even when it appears connected?
thanks guys.
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Make sure you have the latest Samsung USB drivers on your PC. If you think you do, I would go to the device manager and uninstall your phone from the device list and then let it reinstall the drivers. Downloading Kies 3 also installs the drivers on your PC.
mvansomeren said:
Make sure you have the latest Samsung USB drivers on your PC. If you think you do, I would go to the device manager and uninstall your phone from the device list and then let it reinstall the drivers. Downloading Kies 3 also installs the drivers on your PC.
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thanks mate but i have already tried them.
it does charge fine so i'm not sure whether it is a power issue but the issue of it disconnecting must have something to do with not transferring anything over even though it still appears connected when i am trying.
i read somewhere that due to it's quicker data transfer, the pc and device need to send much quicker signals to each other to let them know that they're still attached. by using an extension lead inbetween the device and usb 3.0 socket i was delaying that signal sufficiently to make the pc keep thinking the phone wasn't attached anymore. i removed the extension lead and sure enough it copied across fine.
the odd thing is that both a usb thumb drive and my 2tb backup external HDD work fine over the extension. maybe the note 3 is slower at sending that signal to start with? dont know but it now works.

No option to change to file transfer when connected to PC

Good Morning All,
I had a quick question. When I connect my pixel Xl to my Windows 10 pc I get the drop down android system option to change from USB charging to file transfer.
On my Essential when I connect it makes the noise where windows notices it but on my phone I don't have the option to change from charging to file transfer.
I'm sure it is something I am missing but would appreciate any input. I believe it is a driver issue as my other windows 10 laptop recognizes it and I am able to change to the transfer files option.
I checked device manager and it is not showing up under portable devices.
Thanks
On my HTC 10, you can make the change manually by going to Settings>>More(last option under Wireless and networks)>>USB connection
Parakaleo said:
On my HTC 10, you can make the change manually by going to Settings>>More(last option under Wireless and networks)>>USB connection
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Thanks I have the option to change it to MTP via developer options and it works fine where I get the notification on my other PC. I'm thinking somehow my one laptops driver may be bad as it recognizes my Pixel but not the essential.
stryker759a said:
Thanks I have the option to change it to MTP via developer options and it works fine where I get the notification on my other PC. I'm thinking somehow my one laptops driver may be bad as it recognizes my Pixel but not the essential.
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Yeah, I was thinking there was a way in developer options as well, but I don't have my cable with me so it wasn't showing up.
I have an older laptop that makes the "recognition noise/ring" when I plug in my phone, but it takes like 2-3 minutes before the screen pops up asking what I want to do with it. Don't know if that could be your issue, but you may try just letting it sit for a few before unplugging it and see if that changes anything.
Or, it could be just like you say, bad driver.
Parakaleo said:
Yeah, I was thinking there was a way in developer options as well, but I don't have my cable with me so it wasn't showing up.
I have an older laptop that makes the "recognition noise/ring" when I plug in my phone, but it takes like 2-3 minutes before the screen pops up asking what I want to do with it. Don't know if that could be your issue, but you may try just letting it sit for a few before unplugging it and see if that changes anything.
Or, it could be just like you say, bad driver.
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Thanks I'm going to try and reinstall the generic driver and see what happens. Strange it works on one laptop but not the other. Gotta love Windows.
Try another usb port
TheDethEgineer said:
Try another usb port
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It is usbc and only have one.
I plug my pixel in on the same port and it shows up in portable devices. With the essential plugged in my computer makes the noise that it is connected but it does not show up any where in device manager.
I uninstalled the driver with my pixel plugged in and re plugged in the essential still no go. I plugged in the essential and the driver was installed. It is strange as it shows up under my other windows 10 pc just fine.
I had the same problem and I eventually got it to work by using a USB A to C cord, not my usbc port on my laptop.
Had the same issue last night, turns out for me my computer recognized the phone and used the adb interface driver, had to go into device manager, Uninstall the driver associated with my essential phone, and then replug the phone in for it to be accessible via mtp
CaptainElwood said:
I had the same problem and I eventually got it to work by using a USB A to C cord, not my usbc port on my laptop.
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Thanks I have one ordered.
bass0324 said:
Had the same issue last night, turns out for me my computer recognized the phone and used the adb interface driver, had to go into device manager, Uninstall the driver associated with my essential phone, and then replug the phone in for it to be accessible via mtp
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Yea the only problem is it doesn't show up in device manager. I uninstalled my ADB interface but still no go. I have a USB A to C ordered maybe that will work.
Thank you!
stryker759a said:
Yea the only problem is it doesn't show up in device manager. I uninstalled my ADB interface but still no go. I have a USB A to C ordered maybe that will work.
Thank you!
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I also noticed that it didn't work in a USB 2.0 port for me, only in a 3.0 port. And my front facing 3.0 port on my desktop that I use for flash drives didn't work either, so not sure if there is some long cable signal integrity issue there, but USB 3.0 port was the only way I got it recognized via my computer
I did use this USB Device Viewer from Microsoft and found that it is showing up with this error.
Though not sure how I'm supposed to resolve it. https://imgur.com/w1tz12s
It is at least showing that it is connected.
Maybe I'm not understanding but on mine when I plug into PC the pull down menu shows charging and then I tap on that and get a menu that has file transfer and 3 others and I select file transfer. Have you tried that?

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