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Nexus S USB connection issue.

Last week when I plugged my USB cable into my phone, it acted normal. The screen where it asks me if I want to connect USB came up, and I said yes. Everything was normal. It was baller.
Today, that doesn't happen. The screen doesn't come up and all the USB cable does is charge my phone, much like the wall plug does.
I've tried to install USB drivers, but they always require me to find "Android" in Device Manager, and it's never in there. The USB cable is doing nothing but charging my phone.
I managed to add a few mp3s over wifi, just to make sure that was actually working.
The phone is not rooted, (I was actually just going to try to do that) and everything is stock aside from a few apps.

I would really like some insight on this, please.
Do I need to get the phone replaced? Am I doing something wrong?

OK, I new to this, but thought I'd comment. If USB debugging is turned on, my seems to do that.
Settings -> Applications -> Developement -> USB Debugging
Beowins said:
I would really like some insight on this, please.
Do I need to get the phone replaced? Am I doing something wrong?
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Did you change your kernel recently?
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sagech said:
Did you change your kernel recently?
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I've done nothing to the phone. Only installed a few random apps.

sorry to hi-jack your thread!
mine does exactly the same, but all i've done is manually update to 2.3.4 and my usb hasn't worked since, like you i've tried installing the drivers and that's done nothing and its also in usb debugging.
i don't know what to do or how to get it to work again, all my searching on here and via Google don't bring up much

Beowins said:
Last week when I plugged my USB cable into my phone, it acted normal. The screen where it asks me if I want to connect USB came up, and I said yes. Everything was normal. It was baller.
Today, that doesn't happen. The screen doesn't come up and all the USB cable does is charge my phone, much like the wall plug does.
I've tried to install USB drivers, but they always require me to find "Android" in Device Manager, and it's never in there. The USB cable is doing nothing but charging my phone.
I managed to add a few mp3s over wifi, just to make sure that was actually working.
The phone is not rooted, (I was actually just going to try to do that) and everything is stock aside from a few apps.
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Put your phone into bootloader mode and try whether it detect or not?
And also, see if there is two line of words written
USB init start
USB init end ;-)
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Try another usb cord, and especially if you're using the samsung cord.
I had the same issue but when I switched to my Htc cord and my blacbkberry cord, everything worked as it should.
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plmiller0905 said:
Try another usb cord, and especially if you're using the samsung cord.
I had the same issue but when I switched to my Htc cord and my blacbkberry cord, everything worked as it should.
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ive just tried my works blackberry usb cable and it works fine now! very odd! thanks for your help

onslack said:
sorry to hi-jack your thread!
mine does exactly the same, but all i've done is manually update to 2.3.4 and my usb hasn't worked since, like you i've tried installing the drivers and that's done nothing and its also in usb debugging.
i don't know what to do or how to get it to work again, all my searching on here and via Google don't bring up much
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Wow, this is my post, verbatim. Any ideas or fixes?

plmiller0905 said:
Try another usb cord, and especially if you're using the samsung cord.
I had the same issue but when I switched to my Htc cord and my blacbkberry cord, everything worked as it should.
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using Tapatalk
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Wow, you're right. My HTC cord worked. Thanks a lot.

I have had this happen on to me and have determined that a) the long cable that came with the NS4G is unreliable when used for USB connectivity with my PC. Shorter cables (even the shorter Samsung cable that came with my Epic) work consistently. I am guessing that this is a USB Bus power issue and some people will have better mileage than others using the stock cable, depending on their PC.
b) on a few occasions, it seems I've somehow borked the PC's USB controller and the PC wouldn't recongnize anything until I rebooted it.

window7 said:
Put your phone into bootloader mode and try whether it detect or not?
And also, see if there is two line of words written
USB init start
USB init end ;-)
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I am getting the
USB control init
USB control init end
when in bootloader and when doing the i press vol up and vol down (triangle with android in it" with downloading below).
I would like to flash my phone to factory using Samsung Simple downloader for NS4G.
Background, installed Ice Cream but didn't have radio.img so used an SU to downgrade back to 2.3, did that but no mobile network. Then the phone updated to 2.3.6 and now getting that error. Any help will be appreciated.
I searched a few times on this forum and on google.com no luck. tried to adding a recovery file manually and zip it as update.zip and install from bootloader no luck. (use file explorer and dropbox to get files on to phone).
Thanks
Amar Bar

i had this issue a few months ago, turns out the usb port on the phone got defective so i could only charge it but not use the mass storage function, had to get it replaced under warranty! hope this isnt the issue with you guys

innisdb said:
i had this issue a few months ago, turns out the usb port on the phone got defective so i could only charge it but not use the mass storage function, had to get it replaced under warranty! hope this isnt the issue with you guys
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Was your phone rooted at any point before the issue? Not sure if they would fix it under warranty for me. I will call Samsung and see.

Thanks, I tried that but no luck. Still need to tried other cords. Also.

My phone developed this problem a couple days ago. I haven't done much to troubleshoot it...figured the port must be damaged.
(Not using the Samsung cable, btw)

AardvarkAdventure said:
My phone developed this problem a couple days ago. I haven't done much to troubleshoot it...figured the port must be damaged.
(Not using the Samsung cable, btw)
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It might be the port. I will have to get a samsung cable and try it, but i doubt it will help. Plus i can tell Samsung I tried everything. (I looked a ticket, but they said get a samsung cord, they don't trust the Palm Pre cord i am using).
I had to downgrade to the HTC Hero until i get the phone fixed.

Collection of issues = RMA

Hi all,
Not so much of a Q (or A for that matter), but more for information / evidence purposes.
Had my Nexus 4 for about three days now. Unlocked the bootloader and rooted it.
The last couple of days have seen some peculiar behaviour though which is definitely not right:
- Very very rarely charges as AC. Always USB (always using official charger). This means it takes frickin ages to charge
- The whole thing gets really rather warm. Warmer than you'd expect given its usage. Not just the back but the front as well
- It will charge from USB but now is no longer recognised by any computer (device manager). Used a bunch of different cables.
- It literally hemorrhages battery. Screen on and it's losing 1% every minute (perhaps tied in with the heat)
I haven't dropped it.
Anyway, I phoned up Google support and they've issued a replacement straight away. Not being able to boot into fastboot mode (because of the USB issue) means the bootloader is unlocked. But I can't imagine they'll care really.
I've read that the temperature will affect the charging mode. And perhaps the battery is also affected by this. This definitely seems to be an iffy unit.
I'll report back when the replacement arrives.
Anyone else seen similar issues? I've read a few threads about individual problems but not the whole collection on one device.
RMA process is cool tho. I get to keep the fire brick until the new one arrives. Score.

andyvaughan said:
Not being able to boot into fastboot mode (because of the USB issue) means the bootloader is unlocked. But I can't imagine they'll care really.
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Where did you get that information? My bootloader is unlocked but fastboot mode works fine; i don't think these are related.
Also, regarding google not caring - i would re-lock the bootloader before you return the device because the process of unlocking specifically states that unlocking the bootloader voids your warranty. Plus its pretty obvious that it is unlocked when it boots up because it shows a little unlock symbol.
Besides, i got the following email from a Google CSR in response to the RMA of my Nexus4:
Please be aware that devices that have been 'rooted', 'unlocked', or modified in a similar manner will have voided their warranty. I understand that you are experiencing device issues and defects, and I only forewarn you due to inconveniences that may arise if your device is found to be modified upon warranty inspection.
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Still trying to RMA it - i will just unroot it and relock it before shipping.

andyvaughan said:
Hi all,
Had my Nexus 4 for about three days now. Unlocked the bootloader and rooted it.
The last couple of days have seen some peculiar behaviour though which is definitely not right:
- Very very rarely charges as AC. Always USB (always using official charger). This means it takes frickin ages to charge
- The whole thing gets really rather warm. Warmer than you'd expect given its usage. Not just the back but the front as well
- It will charge from USB but now is no longer recognised by any computer (device manager). Used a bunch of different cables.
- It literally hemorrhages battery. Screen on and it's losing 1% every minute (perhaps tied in with the heat)
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klownkillah said:
Where did you get that information? My bootloader is unlocked but fastboot mode works fine; i don't think these are related.
Also, regarding google not caring - i would re-lock the bootloader before you return the device because the process of unlocking specifically states that unlocking the bootloader voids your warranty. Plus its pretty obvious that it is unlocked when it boots up because it shows a little unlock symbol.
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Hi andyvaughan
Did you get anywhere with the RMA?
I have the exact same issue: charging only ever happens at USB speeds, never AC - I have tested MANY cables/chargers including original.
@klownkillah - if the OP has the same issue as me then no, it's not related to the bootloader being unlocked. It's simply that the computer DOES NOT recognise phone, neither as media device (MTP) or camera (PTP), nor via ADB while running Android or TWRP, nor via fastboot in the bootloader. Nothing comes up - I have enabled everything, and fastboot and adb worked before and still works correctly with other devices. Not a cable problem. It's only started being an issue at the same time as the charging problem began.
I therefore cannot relock bootloader or flash the stock recovery (as far as I know) before sending it back. I'll be gutted if the warranty doesn't cover this, as it's clearly not a software issue caused by rooting. Must be a hardware issue.
Does anyone have any experience with this, or know of a way to flash back to stock and relock without using a computer?
Thanks in advance.

You should still be able to lock the bootloader even without any USB at all.
Just use BootUnlocker from play store.
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Spec-Chum said:
You should still be able to lock the bootloader even without any USB at all.
Just use BootUnlocker from play store.
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Thanks. That's great.
Now does anyone know if it possible to reflash the stock recovery without computer/USB connection? The bootloader (presumably) won't lock if the stock recovery isn't installed?

my leeco pro 3 Stopped reading data from usb

hello every one
i had an issue while trying to install new rom after i formatted my phone and all system gone
i was shocked i can use my UTG cable to run new room or even i attached to my pc . its charging but not reading from pc
so i am stocked on the leeco logo without any os
is there any way to transfer a new rom wirelessly by twrp?

What twrp do you have installed.
Did you format your SD card never do that.
Try different USB cord.
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Mybe same problem with me...
Transfer data not working...charging ok but very2 slow..
https://forum.xda-developers.com/le-pro3/how-to/help-to-stock-rom-port-usb-broken-t3725929

sa1wan said:
hello every one
i had an issue while trying to install new rom after i formatted my phone and all system gone
i was shocked i can use my UTG cable to run new room or even i attached to my pc . its charging but not reading from pc
so i am stocked on the leeco logo without any os
is there any way to transfer a new rom wirelessly by twrp?
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Do have fastboot working.
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sa1wan said:
hello every one
i had an issue while trying to install new rom after i formatted my phone and all system gone
i was shocked i can use my UTG cable to run new room or even i attached to my pc . its charging but not reading from pc
so i am stocked on the leeco logo without any os
is there any way to transfer a new rom wirelessly by twrp?
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Unfortunately, you may have fried a component on the usb board.
This can happen if you have the usb c inserted in the phone and then plug the A side into the power block.
You can order a new card here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/162671342875?ul_noapp=true If you live near a large city you should be a to find a cell repair shop that can install it for you, should cost more then $50 to $60 dollars or you can send your phone to these guys for repair for probably close to the same price http://leecoservicecenter.com/
Perhaps you can get the usb to computer working by trying this: ( worked for me)
Make sure that your computer is up to date with its usb drivers.
shut down the computer and remove all peripherals, keep unplugged except for keyboard and mouse.
restart
Boot your phone into recovery, and plug your usb cable into one of the computers primary usb ports: usually in the back.
Wait to see if your computer recognises the device.
If it doesn't and you use Windows go to Device Manager
In the Start menu, right-click Computer | Manage, then expand Computer Management on the console tree and select System Tools | Device Manager
In the Start menu, right-click Computer Properties, then click Device Manager on the left pane
Control Panel | Device Manager
Control Panel | Hardware and Sound | Device Manager
Look for the usb card. see if your device is listed there, and update the drivers. Heres a step by step : https://www.drivereasy.com/knowledge/how-to-fix-unknown-devices/
Try multiple cords, and another computer if needed.
It's also possible that the board is temporarily disabled.
Since your phone still charges, the reverse polarity protection that is programmed into the chips have shut down certain components. Perhaps the phone is not actually damaged. But in a protection mode.
Try letting your battery go completely dead, use it until it shuts down, keep restarting it until it has no power left.
With all power removed from the battery, the reverse polarity protection should reset and your next charge and hopefully the phone will be back to normal.
I hope this helps.

Well, this is worrying news. I wonder how common this issue is, or what it's caused by--a bad non-Benson approved cable? A bad USB-C port? Cements the fact that it's safer to use a USB-C to USB-C cable (provided your computer has a USB-C port) rather than a USB-C to USB-A one... now I miss Micro USB's simplicity.

sk8223 said:
Well, this is worrying news. I wonder how common this issue is, or what it's caused by--a bad non-Benson approved cable? A bad USB-C port? Cements the fact that it's safer to use a USB-C to USB-C cable (provided your computer has a USB-C port) rather than a USB-C to USB-A one... now I miss Micro USB's simplicity.
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its happen to me with orginal cable

tsongming said:
Unfortunately, you may have fried a component on the usb board.
This can happen if you have the usb c inserted in the phone and then plug the A side into the power block.
You can order a new card here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/162671342875?ul_noapp=true If you live near a large city you should be a to find a cell repair shop that can install it for you, should cost more then $50 to $60 dollars or you can send your phone to these guys for repair for probably close to the same price http://leecoservicecenter.com/
Perhaps you can get the usb to computer working by trying this: ( worked for me)
Make sure that your computer is up to date with its usb drivers.
shut down the computer and remove all peripherals, keep unplugged except for keyboard and mouse.
restart
Boot your phone into recovery, and plug your usb cable into one of the computers primary usb ports: usually in the back.
Wait to see if your computer recognises the device.
If it doesn't and you use Windows go to Device Manager
In the Start menu, right-click Computer | Manage, then expand Computer Management on the console tree and select System Tools | Device Manager
In the Start menu, right-click Computer Properties, then click Device Manager on the left pane
Control Panel | Device Manager
Control Panel | Hardware and Sound | Device Manager
Look for the usb card. see if your device is listed there, and update the drivers. Heres a step by step : https://www.drivereasy.com/knowledge/how-to-fix-unknown-devices/
Try multiple cords, and another computer if needed.
It's also possible that the board is temporarily disabled.
Since your phone still charges, the reverse polarity protection that is programmed into the chips have shut down certain components. Perhaps the phone is not actually damaged. But in a protection mode.
Try letting your battery go completely dead, use it until it shuts down, keep restarting it until it has no power left.
With all power removed from the battery, the reverse polarity protection should reset and your next charge and hopefully the phone will be back to normal.
I hope this helps.
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thank you very much
i tried but it won't work
my phone is x727 the replacement part is for x720
is that working?

mchlbenner said:
Do have fastboot working.
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nope whole USB data not working
but its charging only

sa1wan said:
thank you very much
i tried but it won't work
my phone is x727 the replacement part is for x720
is that working?
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Have you try boot into Fastboot mode? Hold Power button + Volume down and connect phone to pc with type-c cable.
I have Le Max2 x829, Le Pro3 x720,x722 never have any issue, I bought phone from Bangood, x720 locally.

Moon75 said:
Have you try boot into Fastboot mode? Hold Power button + Volume down and connect phone to pc with type-c cable.
I have Le Max2 x829, Le Pro3 x720,x722 never have any issue, I bought phone from Bangood, x720 locally.
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ts and my get production defects , not all....who know...all phone has shipment not 100% perfect

sa1wan said:
thank you very much
i tried but it won't work
my phone is x727 the replacement part is for x720
is that working?
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Yes, the the X720 and the X727 are identical, the difference is the firmware.
So a board advertised as X720 will work.
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nope whole USB data not working
but its charging only
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There is still hope: You haven't had the chance to retry once the battery is fully discharged, it may work.
I used to work for Apple Support and I have personally used that as a solution, many times to resolve open support cases. With iPhones that had the exact same issue.
After it's all sorted out. Be sure to buy high quality replacement cables that come with a warranty. I replaced all of the usb c cables my house with new ones that are IF certified. i read about others having this exact issue months ago and I procrastinated.
Hopefully, it works out.

What build twrp do you have?
You can reformat your twrp this fix your USB problem.
Fastboot on this phone volume down power down same time.
If you get fastboot working try this twrp.
https://mega.nz/#!YMojxQgI!Pa1kh_p2dRwTMdPPG-xEpCGeVdtqMvritlp8cH9zpp8
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=72206979
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mchlbenner said:
What build twrp do you have?
You can reformat your twrp this fix your USB problem.
Fastboot on this phone volume down power down same time.
If you get fastboot working try this twrp.
https://mega.nz/#!YMojxQgI!Pa1kh_p2dRwTMdPPG-xEpCGeVdtqMvritlp8cH9zpp8
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=72206979
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stiil not working

ajegile said:
stiil not working
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If have experience building computers, or have ever replaced a broken lcd to screen you may consider replacing the board yourself.
Hers a video that shows how its done: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0oC4nPMXzM
Here is the teardown for our phone: http://www.myfixguide.com/manual/leeco-le-pro-3-teardown/

tsongming said:
If have experience building computers, or have ever replaced a broken lcd to screen you may consider replacing the board yourself.
Hers a video that shows how its done: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0oC4nPMXzM
Here is the teardown for our phone: http://www.myfixguide.com/manual/leeco-le-pro-3-teardown/
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That video is for lg g6 not lecco pro 3.
Lg is easy I have many of them who know what is inside this phone.
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My this
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QFH0z8DPd0o

mchlbenner said:
That video is for lg g6 not lecco pro 3.
Lg is easy I have many of them who know what is inside this phone.
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Are you serious!
The point was to demonstrate how easy it is, with a high quality video. Next, anyone who's ever taken these phones apart knows the steps are similar, and opening the phone with a heat gun while not damaging anything, obviously crucial.
If you read the entire post you would had noticed the link for the LeEco? See we know what's inside now.... Pretty much the same layout.
Not only is the interior is very similar. The G6 and the x727/x720 have similar specs.
I am actually doing this repair myself on one of my Le pro 3s as soon as the board arrives.
But, I don't have the time or the motivation to make a video when plenty exist.
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My this
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QFH0z8DPd0o
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Nice find! Although also not the same phone, it's still virtually the same steps.
Go for it dude. It's not that hard as long as you are careful. Make sure you get the right sealant for resealing it back together.
You can also use double sided tape :https://www.amazon.com/Eco-Fused-Adhesive-Sticker-Phone-Repair/dp/B00BXYWXV6

tsongming said:
Are you serious!
The point was to demonstrate how easy it is, with a high quality video. Next, anyone who's ever taken these phones apart knows the steps are similar, and opening the phone with a heat gun while not damaging anything, obviously crucial.
If you read the entire post you would had noticed the link for the LeEco? See we know what's inside now.... Pretty much the same layout.
Not only is the interior is very similar. The G6 and the x727/x720 have similar specs.
I am actually doing this repair myself on one of my Le pro 3s as soon as the board arrives.
But, I don't have the time or the motivation to make a video when plenty exist.
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Nice find! Although also not the same phone, it's still virtually the same steps.
Go for it dude. It's not that hard as long as you are careful. Make sure you get the right sealant for resealing it back together.
You can also use double sided tape :https://www.amazon.com/Eco-Fused-Adhesive-Sticker-Phone-Repair/dp/B00BXYWXV6
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Are you serious don't give people bad ideas phone are different inside I have done hundreds of repairs OK.
Some like lg are easy but are a pain to do.
If they that experience I say go for it .
That like giving a person a truing tools and say go for 9 out of 10 will mess up their wheels.
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mchlbenner said:
Are you serious don't give people bad ideas phone are different inside I have done hundreds of repairs OK.
Some like lg are easy but are a pain to do.
If they that experience I say go for it .
That like giving a person a truing tools and say go for 9 out of 10 will mess up their wheels.
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You obviously ignored all of the previous posts in which provided all of those caveats. I.E. using a local service provider, or the 3rd party LeEco service site that I provided the link for, among all of the other warnings that I provided in my multiple posts!
Understand, I am actually trying to help someone, and not simply waiting by to make a comment on post that I disagree with. No, I have better things to do.
By the way what valuable service did you provide ? You have repaired so many phones, why not offer your services to fix it for the OP. While you cannot solicit the OP in a post you could PM him.
We both have decades of experience, so what!
I do not provide 3rd party service, on phones.
But, I am willing to do is provide reasonable advice. Buts make it clear, anyone who has experience with component level repair and troubleshooting will understand that this is far from being difficult.
Disassemble the phone, disconnect the wires, insert new USB card, reassemble everything Honestly, my 13 year old daughter could do this. But, she did grow up in a technical environment.
As far as I can ascertain, an important aspect of XDA is sharing information and helping others. Is this why you sign in?
At the end of the day, I don't know you or your history. If you have a long posting history of being helpful and providing expert guidance then please accept my apologies, if I offended you.
I enjoy helping others, it's what I do for a living.
By the way, my answers was also intended as advice for Aegile

Problems with Nexus 6p not mounting to my computer.

First and foremost I already have the drivers installed properly on the computer the OEM cable and a few others to be sure it wasnt a cord or computer issue.. But when i plug the phone into the computer the nexus doesn't show up either as i mass storage device or even in device manager. To see where I'm coming from I bought the nexus online and the seller sold it for parts and said the phone was in alright condition and said that it works in excellent condition before he wiped the phone and that it had no OS and that he didnt know how to fix. So I thought it was just a simple fix and bought it. Lucky the phone came with twrp already so i plugged in the phone and nothing happened, and I tried sideload and also didnt work. like i said before i installed all the drivers and everything so thats not the problem. I tried the Nexus Root Toolkit and didnt work. I even did the OG way by manually using fastboot but the computer didnt detect the phone. The only method i have left to use is the OTG method so i wouldn't need the computer. Has anyone had this problem before? I searched everywhere to see if anyone had this problem but couldn't. But if you guys already made a thread for this specific problem shoe me. Im thinking its a hardware issue something to do with the port

That's a tough one hopefully it reads OTG and you can flash something. I would grab latest udated twrp and flash first in current recovery. A lot of the new stuff requires it.

this happened to me after owning my Nexus 6P for almost a year. When I plugged the phone into my computer's USB port. Windows didn't acknowledge it BUT the phone was charging.
turns out I needed to get my daughterboard/USB port changed. Sent it in to HUAWEI and they did it for free under warranty (I was without a phone for like 8 days).

I am actually starting to have this problem now... I am certain I am well out of warranty. Plus... I don't trust Huawei.

SM-G900V - Broken screen. MHL/Mouse/Keyboard(?) possible all at once? [SOLVED]

Phone fell out of my pocket and got run over. Screen is completely black and the digitizer is done as well. If I connect it to my PC, it comes right up, but I have no way to enable USB file transfer mode so I can't "see" the SD card or internal memory. I tried to use [email protected] with Android Control, but it appears USB Debugging is turned off on the phone as ADB tells me the device is "unauthorized" and [email protected] gives me a "Rejected" status when it connects with the phone. (Yes, I did remove the ADB keys from my PC's ./user/.android folder and tried again)
Recovery is stock so no ADB access to open a shell and tweak anything. I haven't run across an ADB enabled recovery that I can install on this unlocked bootloader. (I can get into download mode and Odin recognizes the phone.) so I thought I'd try the "simple" route.
I bought an MHL adapter and an OTG cable thinking I could use a spare monitor and a mouse to turn on USB debugging or, at a minimum, turn on USB file transfer so I can get my data off the phone. I connected everything up and I can see the display, but mouse movement isn't being passed through the MHL cable assembly. If I plug the OTG cable directly into the phone, the phone does react to mouse movement and clicks and I can get lucky and launch apps, but I can't see WTH I'm doing. The odds of me turning on USB debugging like this are slim.
Anyone know of an MHL adapter that will allow "piggybacking" a USB mouse or an ADB enabled recovery I can flash to the phone? Maybe some uber-secret method to turn on USB debugging without access via ADB?

(Skiddz) said:
Phone fell out of my pocket and got run over. Screen is completely black and the digitizer is done as well...
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I don't have this device but, I believe that one or both of the following threads may be helpful for what you need and don't be afraid to ask for some member guidance within one of them.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2786395
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3607259
Good Luck!
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Ibuprophen said:
I don't have this device but, I believe that one or both of the following threads may be helpful for what you need and don't be afraid to ask for some member guidance within one of them.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2786395
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Yep, have all this working. Replacement phone works so my config is correct. The issue is USB debugging got turned off somehow. If I can get in via ADB, I can tweak the files I need to turn it back on. Or, I can find a MHL/OTG combo that works and just turn it on via the screen. Hell, if I could view the ADB key on the phone, I'd modify that file on my PC and it'd probably work.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3607259
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Read this one as well. I'm not sure what all gets nuked in the process nor have I researched ADB enabled ROMs. I have 2 files I *need* to get off the phone before I send it back. If I had local copies, I wouldn't sweat it and I'd boot into recovery and since I'm familiar with the order of the menus in there, I can probably do a factory restore. Unfortunately, the 2 files I need were updated/created while I was doing the errands that resulted in the broken screen.

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Yep, have all this working...
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If you are unable to obtain any member guidance, within any of those threads, the only other thread, that I can point you to, is the following Q&A thread that's specific for all S5 Variants.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2700073
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Looks like it should be a cable with 11-pin connector.
Something like this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/252931732046

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Looks like it should be a cable with 11-pin connector.
Something like this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/252931732046
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Yeah, I've seen a bunch of those, but have read several reviews that state it does not work with the S5. I wish I could find one locally just to try it out and if it doesn't work, I can return it without too much hassle.

Just spent almost an hour on the phone with Verizon and Samsung. The 2nd tier person at Verizon said that if the phone was still activated, they *might* be able to get in remotely and tweak the USB Debugging setting for me. I would have to acknowledge the request on the screen, but that may have been doable via blind mouse clicks after seeing where the dialogue was located on the display. Unfortunately, the phone was already deactivated and without a working digitizer, I would not have been able to temporarily reactivate it.
Samsung was slightly better than useless. I had to explain several times, to two different people, the specifics of my situation and they couldn't seem to grasp the idea that both the display and the digitizer were dead and all I was looking for was a way to get MHL and OTG working at the same time. That concept seemed completely foreign to them and they couldn't tell me if the dock they manufactured for the S5 would do what I wanted. The capper was the last person I spoke to all of a sudden said, "Thank you. Have a nice day." and hung up while I was asking a question.
I called Asurion again to see if I could send the replacement phone back (Because the sound quality is so bad it's almost useless. Even the Samsung Advanced Support guy said the quality on his end was crappy.) and just get this screen replaced. They told me "That service is not available in your area (I'm in a city of approximately 1.3 million - surely they'd have a vendor here?) and "we don't replace the digitizer, only the glass." When I asked, "How is that possible when the glass, the LCD and the digitizer are all one unit (At least I've not seen the separate components in my searches) that you can replace the glass?" The response was a seemingly scripted, "We don't replace the digitizer." When I asked if I could just send this replacement back and replace the screen myself, they said the phone would no longer be insured. Same as if I had a "professional" swap it out.
At this point, it appears I'm dead in the water. I'm still going to research the feasibility of cobbling my own cable(s) together before I have to return this phone. This seems so simple to solve, but it's proving to be an exercise in frustration.

Having a little success in "driving" the phone now with the use of an MHL adapter and some swapping of MHL and OTG cables and a keyboard. I've verified USB debugging *IS* enabled, turned it off, revoked previous privs, turned developer options off, rebooted the phone, turned developer options and USB debugging back on.
I installed the Samsung USB drivers on my notebook and installed Android Control and [email protected] and tried again. Still getting an unauthorized response from ADB with a request to check the screen for messages. Unfortunately, as soon as I unplug the USB cable from the phone to plug in the MHL adapter, any message that may have been there disappears. I did this same thing on my replacement phone and after a couple tries, I got the Authorization message and was able to get that one "talking" again.
At some point I had installed a screen mirroring app on the old phone and managed to get WiFi working with some blind mouse clicks and got the mirroring working with a keyboard plugged in. It's VERY slow, but I was able to turn on BlueTooth as well. I ran out of time for the trial version of the mirroring app and can't seem to make it work again so....
I'm off to buy a BT keyboard and mouse. The plan is to try and sideload Samsung Smart Switch, use the BT KB/Mouse to "drive" and the MHL adapter to "see" and transfer data that way. Alternately, if I can get the screen mirroring working with BT KB for control, I could, in theory, reauthorize the USB stuff.
Alternately, what's the trick to making ADB work via TCPIP? I've been reading a few threads about it and actually got a brief response (Still unauthorized) early this morning (0230-ish) but have been unable to repeat that. Trying with my new phone ADB tells me it can't "see" any devices and "unable to connect to :5555"
Found a thread on Stack Overflow that mentions adbd insecure needing to be disabled, but I have no idea where that might be done.

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If I could get an ADB shell up, I can turn on USB debugging *and* copy my key to the phone, but I've got no ADB ability in recovery mode..
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And here is a chicken and egg. For you need USB debugging activated in order to provide you with an ADB shell. At least as I understand it.
Smart Switch is already installed, but I can't access the confirmation dialogue(s). If I can get the thing talking to the PC, I'm golden. I can pull my data and then do a factory reset.
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That's strange. I managed to get it working on my Core Prime with a dead screen. Well broken enough. With no OTG support. And I wasn't aware of any dialogue on screen. I loaded up Switch in Windows and it communicated with Switch on the mobile fine AFAICT.
I can the phone recognized by ODIN and wouldn't mind attempting to flash something if it'll help. At this point, I'm considering this pretty much a lost cause so if something gets jacked, I don't care.
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If your phone has a supported custom recovery then you have a chance.
Was able to recover an ADB key file pair from Saturday afternoon's initial attempt to get in to the phone. Still no joy. However! I *was* able to drive through the settings menus with a keyboard. USB debugging IS on and I was able to revoke USB debugging Authorizations
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This started off well but if your phone had a list of keys already, even if you didn't know it is, then revoking the keys pulls rug from under your feet. So to speak. However, if you can satisfy the dialogue to authorise a new computer, then that's no problem and your in!
Am I on the right track with revoking authorizations? Any way to make the phone think I've never "touched" it with ADB? Again, the new phone connected right up with no input required from me.
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I wouldn't have done that given it freshens the slate. But if you wanted to clear it to a near untouched state that is the way to do it. Strange the new phone was easy that way. In that case it would be a good idea to clear it if the old one acts the same.
Here is my story about trying to get USB debugging working:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...how-recover-data-core-prime-sm-g360g-t3681433
Here is a guide I wrote from my story detailing how I hacked my adb key in to authorise my computer for USB debugging:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/guide-modfying-cf-autoroot-kit-to-t3725596
Now this details what's involved but my phone was fully unsupported by everything but the CFAR kit. Which I needed to hack. You shouldn't need to go to such measures. Just need a recovery with ADB enabled.

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And here is a chicken and egg. For you need USB debugging activated in order to provide you with an ADB shell. At least as I understand it.
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USB debugging *is* on. I was able to verify that once I figured out how to drive "blind" with a keyboard. I was able to turn it off, turn off debugging options, reboot, turn debugging options back on, then turn on USB debugging.
That's strange. I managed to get it working on my Core Prime with a dead screen. Well broken enough. With no OTG support. And I wasn't aware of any dialogue on screen. I loaded up Switch in Windows and it communicated with Switch on the mobile fine AFAICT.
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I'll have to try again but when I used Switch to move my wife's data from her Droid Mini to an S5, there was a confirmation dialogue on the Mini.
If your phone has a supported custom recovery then you have a chance.
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G900V. Locked bootloader (Thanks Verizon) and I haven't found a custom recovery I can install without rooting.
This started off well but if your phone had a list of keys already, even if you didn't know it is, then revoking the keys pulls rug from under your feet. So to speak. However, if you can satisfy the dialogue to authorise a new computer, then that's no problem and your in!
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I was getting the "unauthorized" status of the device via ADB and had no way to compare keys. I revoked keys so I had a known starting point. Yes, if I can get to the dialogue to confirm the access, I'm golden. Going to try the BT keyboard/Mouse and screen mirroring this evening when I'm done for the day. Even if I get Switch to start talking and get my data moved over, I'm going to figure out the ADB thing - it's become personal.

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USB debugging *is* on. I was able to verify that once I figured out how to drive "blind" with a keyboard. I was able to turn it off, turn off debugging options, reboot, turn debugging options back on, then turn on USB debugging.
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Then you're half way there. Almost living on a prayer. And if you can do the above it should be a cinch to get over the line and get that computer authorised.
I'll have to try again but when I used Switch to move my wife's data from her Droid Mini to an S5, there was a confirmation dialogue on the Mini.
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It may work different from a non-Samsung phone. I used Switch on Windows to back up data from my Samsung phone. It was able to do so without intervention on the phone. Well I didn't see any prompt on the phone. Since my screen was blank.
G900V. Locked bootloader (Thanks Verizon) and I haven't found a custom recovery I can install without rooting.
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Aha. Well hopefully you can get it going without need of that. In my case my under supported phone wasn't locked.
I was getting the "unauthorized" status of the device via ADB and had no way to compare keys. I revoked keys so I had a known starting point. Yes, if I can get to the dialogue to confirm the access, I'm golden. Going to try the BT keyboard/Mouse and screen mirroring this evening when I'm done for the day. Even if I get Switch to start talking and get my data moved over, I'm going to figure out the ADB thing - it's become personal.
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Haha. Yes I know what you mean. You can see by the links I posted how personal I got.
I managed to CF-AutoRoot my phone before I got USB debugging even close to on. Of course I still couldn't do much with a broken rooted phone since all actions needed acknowledgement on screen. Later when I finally broke in and got the authorisation I still didn't have root access from an adb shell since that needed the screen working.
I had AirDroid installed. So once USB debugging was working I could do screen mirroring right away. That was a reward in itself. But it was the darnedest thing. The time I got it up and working suddenly the screen started responding to touch which didn't work before. I could brush my finger across the screen and hear the waters. So I quickly backed up my data. The next day, the screen stopped detecting my touch again. As well as AirDroid being unable control input. It's stuck in the corner and I can't use the mirroring to echo any touch to the phone. Most bizarre! I backuped my data just in time.
I used Helium to do a non root backup even though it was rooted. Worked well. Needed the mirror to see on screen.

I'm in! I was able to use my MHL adapter and a mouse via OTG to get the trial version of Stream Screen Mirror going. Once I got that going, I was able to pair a BT mouse/keyboard and use an MHL adapter to "see". Out of "spite", I fired up Android Control and authorized ADB access and voila! Remote screen and control. Pretty slow, but it works.
Sideloaded Switch via SMB and got it transferring data. It's grinding along now but will likely be another hour or so.
Thanks to everyone for the help.

That's good you got it going. Well done, I knew you would get there. Now if only there was a better solution than all this fiddling around.

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That's good you got it going. Well done, I knew you would get there. Now if only there was a better solution than all this fiddling around.
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No kidding... I can't imagine someone without any technical knowledge being able to move their data over in this type of situation. Oh well, it was a nice learning experience. I got a BT keyboard and Mouse for use with my Rapsberry Pi and now have a solution for the next time.
Actually, I think I'm going to root this thing and avoid all the hassle in case this happens again.

I agree with you there!