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Hi all,
I got a Nexus 4 from Ebay. Cellphone is in flawless condition, it probably has less than a couple of months of use. Unfortunately, I am not able to pick up a signal in any way. I just get a constant "No Service" message, and occasionally it will jump to "Emergency Calls Only".
Testing menu says Signal Strenght is 0 dBm 99 asu, no neighboring cells and location is unknown.
I've tried changing the prefered network to WCDMA only (as suggested in other threads), also tried with the other available settings with no luck. Tried playing around with the Change Bands setting as well but it makes no difference
Tried with a few different sim cards as well but that didn't work either, just got signal momentarily and but it would go on and off.
Cellphone came with 4.2.2 and I upgraded to 4.3 as requested by the system. Same issue.
Tried basebands 48 and 84.
Tried CM 10.2.
Replaced SIM card with a brand new one.
Cellphone doesn't appear to be blacklisted either.
Not sure what to do next. I'll try to get in contact with the seller but I don't expect much from him or eBay. Maybe I can sell off the device very cheap for spare parts, or send it for repair somewhere? Leave it as a dev device (which would virtually indistinguishable from a N5 that I plan to get anyway), Anyone else has any other suggestions or ideas?
Try to install a factory stock image: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312
If you pay with PayPal you get buyer protection so you can try to get your money back.
Could be a hardware or antenna issue.
To me it seems like its been blocked for certain reasons. Either it was reported stolen or the person who sold it to you didn't pay his/her bill for which the carrier blocked it. In that case you can't do much about it.
I would contact the seller right away. If you get no response contact paypal and eBay.
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This problem is occurring for a lot of Nexus 4 users, including me. Its some sort of pandemic. Here’s what you can do to atleast restore service to your phone : flash the factory 4.3 image to your phone, again. However, try flashing a radio that is 54 or older with it. Make sure you wipe the cache and flash all the partitions, system, boot, bootloader and the old radio. This will bring back service to your phone (did for me), however you will be left with no in call audio and your phone wont connect to the internet through the mobile network, only wifi. After doing this, you will see your baseband and IMEI in the phone.
You can use this as some sort of “test” to verify if your phone really isn’t stolen. What is the ultimate resolution to this problem ? I really don’t know yet. I’ve been breaking my head over this for the past 4 days now. Maybe I’m going to try out the unbrick method mentioned over here to see if that helps.
As an update I am getting intermittent signal in some areas, but it's really spotty and only lasts a little while : (
I'll be giving different basebands a try tomorrow but I don't think it'll help much. I'll also try the full factory flash posted above.
Same problem here, had the phone for about 2-3 months, bought it off Kijiji, I tried flashing 4.2.2, went back to 4.3, flashed every baseband and still no success. The SIM works perfectly in another N4, tried a few other sim in mine and still the same results. Any other ways somebody got this fixed ?
QuebecFanat1c said:
Same problem here, had the phone for about 2-3 months, bought it off Kijiji, I tried flashing 4.2.2, went back to 4.3, flashed every baseband and still no success. The SIM works perfectly in another N4, tried a few other sim in mine and still the same results. Any other ways somebody got this fixed ?
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I'm talking to the seller, see if the phone is still under warranty. My other options would be to change the antenna myself (see if it works), or resell it at loss for spare parts, or wait to see what eBay says.
Just to give you guys some hope, that this is not just a problem faced by second hand phones - My phone is bought directly from the Play store - I contacted Google service a few days back and they asked me to return the phone for a replacement. Only problem is I have to ship this back to the US (where I purchased from), since they dont provide replacement service outside the country of purchase. I'm in India now.
I've tried absolutely everything myself. Flashed many many radios, 4.3, 4.2.2, I'm only able to get it to the point where there is network coverage, I can make and receive calls but there is no in call audio, nor is there any mobile internet connectivity (Only through wifi).
Something tells me this is a problem with the latest OTA update that caused this issue - I was completely stock and everything was working properly, when this problem appeared one fine day - It started with me not able to connect to the mobile internet network for a few days, and then one fine morning, BAM. No service. It was only after this that I started flashing and re-installing stuff on my phone, desperately trying everything to get the phone back to normal again.
I think the last OTA update somehow "bricked" the radio (dont know if something like this is possible, just a noob guess). My only hope is the 4.4 update has some fix for this, else I'm going to try the unbrick method mentioned on these forums to see if that works. Only then will I take the pain to send this back to the US.
What's the unbrick method you are planning to follow?
I was considering using the unbrick method listed here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2347060
Although I'm not completely sure it will work. Do you or anyone else have any suggestions for this ? I'm hoping 4.4 gets released ASAP, I'll download and root that as quickly as I can, hopefully Google has some resolution to this stupid problem
i have exactly the same problem
i have exactly the same problem. i bought my phone at US from Google play.
the phone worked fine for two month and then i got - No Service, and its swipe in a sec to emergency call only.
i try to replaced some sim cards, and factory reset with no success.
i also read a bug report that opened in Google : 58317
they told that there is a problem with the radio interface and radio driver at the 4.3 update, and they will fix it in 4.4 kitkat version.
i hope that 4.4 will fix this terrible problem, if not the phone is totally a door blocker..
Did anyone ever find a solution for this issue?
My friend has this problem with his Nexus 4.
I've searched A LOT and to this day (half a year later) haven't been able to find someone who reports this problem was solved.
I've also tried every suggestion I could find: flashed every stock image available, tried every combination of stock/custom ROM/recovery/radio, even tried the unbrick method mentioned above.
Nothing helps. I always get the same symptoms:
- Radios 54 and below - no in call audio.
- Radios 83 and above - Baseband unknown, IMEI / IMEI SV unknown, no cellular reception.
Also, RMA is not an option because the people at the store (a) don't know how to fix it and (b) claim the warranty doesn't cover this issue so they won't replace the device.
Any suggestions? I'm willing to try anything...
Maybe its a simple hardware failure like a loosely connected antenna? It doesn't really seem to be connected to any specific software setup
Something that happens to me rarely: when I'm in an area with very low/no reception sometimes the phone won't reconnect itself again and just stay on no reception until I reboot. Only happens like one or two times a month though.
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Thanks, but I really don't think it could be an antenna issue.
I can see how a malfunctioning antenna could cause cellular reception problems, but it shouldn't affect IMEI or Baseband version readings. Those things have nothing to do with the antenna.
Also, the fact that the symptoms change with different radio firmwares says there's a big chance this is a software issue after all.
I just can't figure out what the cause is and how to eliminate it.
Flash any full factory image. If the problem persists after you can be pretty sure it's hardware. No signal for most of the time and occasionally picking it up could be something as simple as the antenna being unplugged, which can sometimes happen after a drop, or a forgetful repair.
NoobNexus said:
I was considering using the unbrick method listed here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2347060
Although I'm not completely sure it will work. Do you or anyone else have any suggestions for this ? I'm hoping 4.4 gets released ASAP, I'll download and root that as quickly as I can, hopefully Google has some resolution to this stupid problem
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Guys... mine is signalless too... any progress on this? :crying:
michalhainc said:
Guys... mine is signalless too... any progress on this? :crying:
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Could be a broken or badly connected antenna. They are very fragile. Have a look at how to replace the antenna maybe?
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sp99 said:
Could be a broken or badly connected antenna. They are very fragile. Have a look at how to replace the antenna maybe?
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yup I am waiting for the ordered tools to break into it and look around...
michalhainc said:
yup I am waiting for the ordered tools to break into it and look around...
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I've opened up lots of my old phones (not my nexus 4 yet) and its normally easy to find and change as it's separate from the motherboard and looks basically like a piece of plastic!
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I have the same problem no connection but the phone recognize the sim and the number of the phone. I've tryed to return to stock using a factory firmware but I'm not able to fix the problem... (this morning is working fine and my phone never fell down or something like that)
If I open btw the case and try to remove and reinsert correctly the antenna the phone will recognize the signal?
Hi All
I recently took my Galaxy S 5 on holiday and got it wet at a hotel pool. Water got into the phone due to prior drops which must have resulted in the seal being broken. You could see water had got behind the screen in the top right and top left corners. The phone will no longer detect my SIM card, but is otherwise sort of OK to use.
Cutting to the chase then, the phone reboots constantly if left on, but only if I am not actively using it. If I listen to music (Spotify, PowerAmp) or generally just use the phone it doesn't reboot. Also, I can leave it in Download mode or within the TWRM options and it stays on no problem.
Does anyone have any idea then if there is something within Android that's kicking the phone into a sort of boot loop, since the other modes are fine?
Thanks in advance for any help on offer
Tried flashing a new stock ROM to rule out firmware corruption?
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Mmm thats sucks try to let the phone on rice for one day... If thats dont help (maybe the chinise guys comes and fix it) just kidding, hope you ll fix it
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Hello!
Does anybody know details or have experience with the Ordro SW16 3G?
Clone of imacwear M7?
Thanks
Omate/Pearl derivative.
certainly worth the 78 dollars
HI guys,girls
i just receiced the ordo phonewatch today and played with it for a few hours and everything works fine
it has a small screen and have rather big fingers but i still managed to type some messages and i think you have to practice a bit and get used to it
it works.
i called my father to test the phone part and is working very well , speaking with normal voice is clear to hear on the other side and the sound reproduction is quite decent and loud enough to
engage in normal conversation like with a normal fullsize smartphone
the software is sometimes leggy and also the screen is also no so responsive maybe it is because of my fingers i have a lot of callus and with casual
fingers it will work better
the installed software for hartmonitor works with sofware and the camera that did not work at all i had a hartrate of 260 superman??
It can be very usefull and handy and can be a lifesaver in a critical situation that`s for sure.
They claim that the watch is really dust and waterproof and i can say it is well build, i did not submerged the watch in a bowl of water to try it out,but i am confident that the watch will survive a shower
If u want to use this watch as a workhorse on daily basis this watch is certainly not for you and not recommended, it is a nice gadget and for the 78 dollars i payed for is worth the money
you are able to make decent phonecalls and will be always available without carrying a phone and can ideal for sports or other acitivity`s and situations where carying a full size phone is not so conveniant
roland
Just got the ORDRO SW16 from Gearbest. Here's some first impressions:
1. Well built, feels good on the wrist, screen is decent and battery life (on WiFi/BT, don't have a SIM) is good as well.
2. ROOT is difficult to obtain. MTKDroidTools fails, Kingroot, Framaroot and Towelroot all fails. It wasn't until I tried Kingo Root is that Root was attained.
3. BE VERY CAREFUL when using that cradle. You can probably damage the watch by placing it on the cradle slightly tilted when it's plugged in. To elaborate, I cradled the watch and I put it at an angle, misaligning the cradle pins for an eighth of a second. Power probably went wrong way into the watch and caused a sudden shutoff. After reboot, the watch no longer recognizes the PC it is connected to, and my Windows 7 Laptop kept saying "USB Device Malfunctioned." I gave up on it, thinking I fried the USB chip, but it wasn't until 24 hours later that the USB port worked again! It was a scare. Make sure to cradle the watch properly first, then plug in the USB cord. Then unplug the cradle, before taking off the watch to prevent accidents.
4. It comes with Play Store and Google Play Services.
5. The Magnetic Compass is rather finicky and you have to hold it in weird angles to work. The GPS Antenna also acts weirdly and takes a while to get positioning.
6. Encryption is supported! You can Encrypt the phone storage, but you somehow can't encrypt the MicroSD Card from what I see. If there's an ADB Command to enable SD Card Encryption, can anyone post here?
I've been messing around with this watch for a few days now.
I am able to install TWRP and downgrade to Android 4.2 (to avoid 4.4 bugs).
I also managed to install SuperSU and Root Explorer but this does not work very well. Mostly because the screen is too small and the SuperSU Grant/Deny Prompts are obscured by the screen. Even after a workaround, Root Explorer is also limited since the screen isn't big enough to show the buttons at the bottom so you can't assign file permissions.
I will be attempting to mount the SD Card as Internal Storage, then encrypting the watch. Hopefully the "Internal Storage" (aka. SD Card) would also be encrypted as well.
Maybe I should write details how I did this or dump my 4.2 ROM for others to try? I still have not found a fix for the stuck compass needle.
Update.
I'm convinced the compass is defective. I've loaded the official ORDRO Rom, the iMacWear 4.2 ROM, iMacWear 4.4 ROM, some generic clone ROM (x01) and tried root and other variables in between.
None makes the internal compass work, it remains stuck. If you jiggle the watch hard enough or you tilt it in specific ways, you'd get small jumps of the compass working before getting stuck.
Right now I am going to try to reload the original ORDRO ROM to check functionality, then I will attempt to flash the Truesmart ROM. I've read that this is a bad idea, but at this point I am willing to try anything as I got the hang of recovering from bad flashes.
FINAL Update.
Truesmart ROM Freezes on startup. Reverted to Stock Firmware. Compass still stuck.
I think that's it for this experiment. I've wasted too much time trying to see what ROM would unstick the sensor. At this point I am going to return it since it's technically defective.
AT328PRO said:
Just got the ORDRO SW16 from Gearbest. Here's some first impressions:
1. Well built, feels good on the wrist, screen is decent and battery life (on WiFi/BT, don't have a SIM) is good as well.
2. ROOT is difficult to obtain. MTKDroidTools fails, Kingroot, Framaroot and Towelroot all fails. It wasn't until I tried Kingo Root is that Root was attained.
3. BE VERY CAREFUL when using that cradle. You can probably damage the watch by placing it on the cradle slightly tilted when it's plugged in. To elaborate, I cradled the watch and I put it at an angle, misaligning the cradle pins for an eighth of a second. Power probably went wrong way into the watch and caused a sudden shutoff. After reboot, the watch no longer recognizes the PC it is connected to, and my Windows 7 Laptop kept saying "USB Device Malfunctioned." I gave up on it, thinking I fried the USB chip, but it wasn't until 24 hours later that the USB port worked again! It was a scare. Make sure to cradle the watch properly first, then plug in the USB cord. Then unplug the cradle, before taking off the watch to prevent accidents.
4. It comes with Play Store and Google Play Services.
5. The Magnetic Compass is rather finicky and you have to hold it in weird angles to work. The GPS Antenna also acts weirdly and takes a while to get positioning.
6. Encryption is supported! You can Encrypt the phone storage, but you somehow can't encrypt the MicroSD Card from what I see. If there's an ADB Command to enable SD Card Encryption, can anyone post here?
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hello, i also have o ordro sw 16 my computer crached and lost my original image of the factory rom
Do you happen to still have a copy of the origanl factory rom? i wopuld like to restore my ordro to teh original firmware and hope you can proide me with the original firmware
kind regards roland
rolandvb said:
hello, i also have o ordro sw 16 my computer crached and lost my original image of the factory rom
Do you happen to still have a copy of the origanl factory rom? i wopuld like to restore my ordro to teh original firmware and hope you can proide me with the original firmware
kind regards roland
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Hello, I'm sorry but I no longer have the original backup, and no longer have the watch.
its ok i am using the m7 custom firmware now ,maybe one day the original rom will be available online someday
thanks for the fast reply
kind regards roland
I know this is an old thread, but....
I was wondering if anyone has been able to install Google+ on this with any other ROM other than the factory?
I have Google+ working, using the location sharing so I know where my son is . I was getting an error about missing shared libraries before.
I first made a backup using MTK Droid Tools: http://www.chinaphonearena.com/foru...up-MTK6592-MTK6589-MTK6577-and-all-MTK-Phones
I then made flashed the recovery following this guide: http://www.gizbeat.com/5786/how-to-make-create-twrp-mt6592-mt6582-mt6572-mt6589-mt6595/
I cautiously ignored the oversized recovery error, it still worked. Afterwards I used the Power Menu app to reboot into recovery and flashed the kk gapps. Google Plus worked fine after that.
Hello. Does anyone know if the Ordro SW16 can be linked with a cell phone and receive notifications when calls and texts come in? Can you make a call from watch using Bluetooth? Thanks.
Hello. I have the same qüestion. Have you solved the problem for linking with a cell phone?.
Thanks.
Regards.
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Hello. Does anyone know if the Ordro SW16 can be linked with a cell phone and receive notifications when calls and texts come in? Can you make a call from watch using Bluetooth? Thanks.
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Hello, I have purchased an ordro sw16. Does anyone know how to connect it to a smart phone, so you can answer calls from the watch. Cheers macca739
ordro sw16
Hello, the battery of my ordro sw16 is consumed in 12 hours without using it and in standby. I bought new battery and it lasts the same, 12 hours. I have restored it from the factory and it has not been solved. The charger works well, the problem is that some of the smartwatch makes the battery is consumed and I do not know what it is. Can anybody help me?
Thank you
Hoping I can possibly gain some insight. The Note 3 I have had no other issues than a charging port had been broken off (wife was a little rough with it), and ended up having to replace the port itself. The port is the correct model and type for this phone, made sure of it. I factory reset the phone and I made sure to turn off the diagnostics for Samsung (since I know that can cause problems with cell phone reception). It worked for about....4 hours before it stopped finding the network. I did another factory reset and the signal came back. Am I going to have to continue to factory reset just to get service back? Or is there a workaround that I may or may not know about? The device is not rooted with the latest firmware (5.1.1 I believe), the APNs are correct, and the SIM works in other phones. I'm completely drawing a blank.
Possible loose connection inside the phone?
Possible wrong modem and CSC for your network .
But 4 hours working suggests lose connection or even faulty sim card .
JJEgan said:
Possible wrong modem and CSC for your network .
But 4 hours working suggests lose connection or even faulty sim card .
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I opened it up and checked the connections inside the phone itself, the wires are properly seated and tight. I'll flash a new modem with the proper CSC just to be safe.
compatibility of lcd screen
Is the lcd screen of galaxy note 3 n9005 compatible with note 3 n9006??
rezradgrif said:
Hoping I can possibly gain some insight. The Note 3 I have had no other issues than a charging port had been broken off (wife was a little rough with it), and ended up having to replace the port itself. The port is the correct model and type for this phone, made sure of it. I factory reset the phone and I made sure to turn off the diagnostics for Samsung (since I know that can cause problems with cell phone reception). It worked for about....4 hours before it stopped finding the network. I did another factory reset and the signal came back. Am I going to have to continue to factory reset just to get service back? Or is there a workaround that I may or may not know about? The device is not rooted with the latest firmware (5.1.1 I believe), the APNs are correct, and the SIM works in other phones. I'm completely drawing a blank.
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I am sorry buddy i could not help you, but i have also poor reception. Could you please guide me, how to turn off diagnostic for samsung? My phone is 9005, official lollipop. thanks
Munawar Mehmood said:
I am sorry buddy i could not help you, but i have also poor reception. Could you please guide me, how to turn off diagnostic for samsung? My phone is 9005, official lollipop. thanks
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The only way I know how to turn it off is that you have to factory reset the phone, and when you are in the initial startup (after selecting your WiFi) The very last option a Yes or No to send Diagnostic Data to Samsung. Don't know how to do it other than that method, if someone else knows, feel free to correct me here.
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The only way I know how to turn it off is that you have to factory reset the phone, and when you are in the initial startup (after selecting your WiFi) The very last option a Yes or No to send Diagnostic Data to Samsung. Don't know how to do it other than that method, if someone else knows, feel free to correct me here.
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thanks for quick reply. yeah i have done that.
but i have issues with LTE reception. may be some other issue.
I also have the same problem!
GSM mode works, GSM/WCDMA has some failures, LTE/GSM/WCDMA has many problems! I have 1 bar or 0 bars all the time (while other phones with the same sim card have full bars).
I don't know if it is an antenna problem or really the main board problem (since software isn't an issue because I tried stock, cm based and note 5 port roms and everything has the same problem).
I'd like to troubleshoot things a little bit so I can get this repaired myself, anyone knowledgeble here so we can get our problem solved?
Been facing this issue for over a month now, tried every solution available on the internet, drying, cleaning the port, alcohol, clearing cache, etc etc etc
Even after i recieved the update to android 10 it didn't fix the issue...
I asked samsung they told me backup the device and leave it, and they will try changing the charger port and format it and see if it works (yes they are guessing), and since my warranty had expired i will be paying for it of course..
Glad i have a wireless charger for now ...
But had anyone faced the same issue ? And what have you done to fix it?
Should i try hard resetting the device?View attachment 4981413
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Don't worry !
1. Turn off your phone
2. Plug the charger
3. Turn on the phone with charger connected
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Tried that already didn't work
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Had this error on my S7, S8 (Both Exynos if it matters). Ended up selling both because of same issue. Now I fear same for My S10+ Exynos.
S7 one plainly refused to work no matter what I did.
S8 one however used to work fine If I placed it on charge during safe (boot) mode. Have you tried doing same for S10+?
Tried that also, didn't work
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I had the same error. It won't let you charge or do anything else with cable. Like you I tried all the solutions mentioned in the internet. None of them will work. This is a software bug that is delivered to my by Feb Update. There are ways you can charge the phone via USB Cable if you turn off the phone and and plug in the cable while holding power and volume down key. My problem was bit strange as well even in Download mode, My PC/ Mac would not detect the phone. Even when the phone was working in normal mode PC would not detect it. I has to uninstall the third party apps which solve the PC problem.
I did go through Samsung online chat help. All they do is tell you the same thing that you can on the internet and what you have already done.
If you can install the Stock Rom version that was released recently that has solved my problem. For carrier specific updates I believe you have to wait a bit longer.
Here is my forum post for which I sought help for.
Has any one actually verified that there port is clean. Type C ports are tendant to collect pocket lint and debris then get pack in daily. This debris will actually retain moisture.
The bottoms of the ports should be silver metal. If you can't see metal plating it's dirty. I would try cleaning my ports with say a fine sewing needle and check that as well.
Try this hopefully it works.
To clear the warning
Go to settings
Go to apps
Click the three dots in the top right
Click show system apps
Scroll down to USB settings app
Once open click on storage
Click both clear storage, and clear cache
Restart your phone
Moisture warning should be gone.
I literally tried everything on google, youtube, this thread, xda
Nothing worked until i got the update 2 days ago
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Nothing helps for me, I have moisture error 4 months all the time. I tried everytyhing:, vol down power and cable combination, clear usb settings, system android etc, I opened the phone, tried to drying usb port and all motherboard with dryer, nothing helps, also i changed firmware by odin, still no results.
If this error does not go away after cleaning the port, then you need to have the port replaced. No other way around it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2Y7srFhfCI
I'm having this "Moisture detected" problem with my S10e for about a month. Tried every solution I found on the web and nothing worked.
What worked for me: Connecting the phone to a USB-C PD charger (or USB-C on PC) this didn't make the annoying alarm to sound but also won't charge, reset the phone while USB-C charger connected, "moisture detection error" disappeared. Connect USB-A charger and it will charge.
I don't know why now it charges only via USB-A. Probably because USB-C uses another charging algorithm.
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Tried that also, didn't work
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Hi bro , i have faced same issue , i tried all the things which havent found ajy solution . u can use wireless charger for temporary. In India - hyderabad i went to service center which they informed me that u need to pay 16000 INR with tax , so i refused . he said to visit another service they might help u. so i went another service center which really helped i paid 500 INR rupees they havent change my charging port in my phone. Issue resolved.
These is known issue even samsung know that , this is the issue with charging port , doesnt have any related to software