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USB debugging no longer activates on my phone. Activating it in settings/applications/development brings up the "Allow USB debugging?" permission window. However, no usb notifications appear, and the phone appears to be a dead device to any PC it is connected to.
This started when I accidently got into the download screen from the phone options popup. The display showed the yellow sign, android guy with shovel, and message warning not to turn target off. Phone was not connected to anything at the time.
Searching found a couple of threads indicating that a battery pull was safe to get out of it. Did same.
Since then, usb debugging (or usb anything) has been dead on this phone. Other methods of usb access (thru usb settings) have no effect either.
Tried the following...
(1) restore to my last backup rom.
(2) numerous reboots and battery pulls.
(3) mount/unmount sd card in cwm recovery
(4) clear caches
(5) changed pc's and cables (all worked before)
(6) reinstalled usb drivers on pc (worked before, didn't expect it to help since issue is at phone end)
As you can see, I'm running out of sticks to poke the horse with. Does anyone have any ideas?
Update: new kernel didn't help, either
Update2:
(a) Can't do a restore via odin, which won't detect the phone.
(b) Updated my adb (which I don't use much). adb devices command will not detect the phone via usb.
(c) Installed adbWireless which allowed me to push a stock nandroid backup to the phone. Restored that, usb is still dead.
(d) Restored back to my superdark rom, usb is still dead.
Head scratch: I'd blame hardware except that it seems to be between the settings and execution. If it was purely hardware, I'd expect to see the usual usb notifications. Regardless, it looks like I'll have to revert back to stock and let Verizon figure it out.
Update3:
(a) switched to the new AOSP rom. Nice, but no usb.
(b) switched back to superdark since I like my speakerphone and the AOSP seems to be on hold. Still no usb.
Resolution:
My apologies for not posting a resolution. My bad. After the first few days the post kind of fell off the radar and I stopped checking.
Short version...dirty usb port.
Details...after a week or so, I saw the usb icon flash in the notification bar for a few seconds when I plugged it in for a recharge. Hadn't seen that in a week, hope springs eternal!
A thorough cleaning of the usb port using a paper swab dampened with alcohol restored usb functionality. Not much dirt came out on the paper, but it must have been enough to probably bridge the contacts somehow.
At present the phone is fully functional. The original Verizon cable seems to be a little wonky. I have an aftermarket cable that works fine. It may be that the aftermarket cable did some physical harm to the contacts in the port, or the original cable is going bad (I had something very similar happen on my Omnia). Not sure.
I now use the original verizon cable only for charging at work and use the aftermarket cable for usb connecting at home.
Bottom line...if your usb goes dead as described in the op, carefully clean the port.
My thanks to all who responded...
Download screen shouldn't have harmed you.
You probably are well aware of this, but sometimes it's the simplest solution: Is your usb cable unplugged when you are trying to turn on USB debugging? It will not let you if you are plugged into a pc or mounted for some other reason. Make sure your file manager and any other rogue app is closed. Again, it does sound like you have tried all of this, just giving my best shot ar an answer.
Other then that... Has anyone else had this problem? I haven't seen it in this forum before.
The most general solution to any issue on these fascinates is to undo whatever you did to break it, it's just difficult sometimes to isolate what that event was.
Swyped w/ XDA App. When in doubt, mumble.
Thanks for the reply.
USB is unplugged when turning on debugging. I've also tried turning the phone on with usb plugged in.
The last thing I had done (before accidently activating the download screen) was to install SiMi Folder Widget. Needless to say, it went away with the rom restore.
Also used ATK to kill running processes before turning on usb debugging. Also verified that I still have root.
I've buggered the phone up before but have always been able to figure out a way back (with help from forum searches). This one's got me stuck.
Tonight I'll try to figure out if it can be odin'd back to stock and rebuild from there.
Again, thanks. All suggestions/advice are appreciated.
See op for steps taken to (unsuccessfully) solve this.
Can anyone advise how I can flash back to stock DI01 without using odin, since it won't detect the phone? I can push files to the phone via adbWireless but that's about it.
thanx in advance...
I dont know if you fixed it or not, but here is a stupid question. Are you using the cable that came with your phone? I have several cables that will only charge my phone and only the stock one enables data transfer. Hope this helps. Good luck
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Have you tried a factory data reset?
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Did this ever get resolved? I hate to see an open issue die like this.
My apologies for not posting a resolution. My bad. After the first few days the post kind of fell off the radar and I stopped checking.
Short version...dirty usb port.
Details...after a week or so, I saw the usb icon flash in the notification bar for a few seconds when I plugged it in for a recharge. Hadn't seen that in a week, hope springs eternal!
A thorough cleaning of the usb port using a paper swab dampened with alcohol restored usb functionality. Not much dirt came out on the paper, but it must have been enough to probably bridge the contacts somehow.
At present the phone is fully functional. The original Verizon cable seems to be a little wonky. I have an aftermarket cable that works fine. It may be that the aftermarket cable did some physical harm to the contacts in the port, or the original cable is going bad (I had something very similar happen on my Omnia). Not sure.
I now use the original verizon cable only for charging at work and use the aftermarket cable for usb connecting at home.
Bottom line...if your usb goes dead as described in the op, carefully clean the port.
My thanks to all who responded...
This may be my problem! I'm having the same similar effects. Although mine randomly shows the symbol but also says my usb is connected when it does. I've been trying to solve this for 2 weeks now! I hope this is the solution.
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common problem
This must be a common problem because I've had the same issue. switched cables and viola, all good.
My exact problem solved:
USB debugging activated on phone but computer did not detect it at all, nothing what so ever. Not even on dial-up mode, or download-Odin (yellow triangle).
Drivers installed (Fascinated and Nexus for the hell of it).
Tried to ADB my into it both from windows 7 and MAC OS-X.
Hell I even tried a different USB cord.
I would get the USB debug icon in the status bar only when on windows7 machine.
I cleaned the phones USB port with the alcohol damped paper towel/tooth pick and the **** worked, first time.
Man I gotta thanks God for this site. I been ****ing with for 2 days.
Then this lil SOB acted as if nothing ever happen. I wanted to beat the hell out the lil ****er. But we are back friends now.
Thanks dude. This **** needs publicized more. I went through a few links before I found this.
I would and tell people to use something non-metallic and removed the battery beforehand. I did just to be safe.
Folks,
It began with connecting my hd2 to my computer somehow my pc could not detect my phone, but when i struggled with the cable inside the phone the comuter was able to detect my phone but then it was again disconected. But charging via the adapter was posible.
But now i cant charge with the adaptor and even connect the phone with my computer.
I have a android on my phone, and im not able to go back to the official os.
Can some one help,
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Folks,
It began with connecting my hd2 to my computer somehow my pc could not detect my phone, but when i struggled with the cable inside the phone the comuter was able to detect my phone but then it was again disconected. But charging via the adapter was posible.
But now i cant charge with the adaptor and even connect the phone with my computer.
I have a android on my phone, and im not able to go back to the official os.
Can some one help,
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Have you tried a nother USB cable?
Have you tried connecting with a different cable? Are you trying to connect from android or MAGLDR? What do you mean by "adapter"?
Just a couple of questions that might help the community better diagnose your problem.
Also, on that note, you don't need the USB to go back to Windows Mobile, the SD card method is also always availible. Unless of course you wish not to lose HSPL and MAGLDR. Though i realise all of the above is of little use to you currently if you cannot charge your device.
i feel you bro
bro,
i tried everything also the sd card method it did not work out for me.
The only way was just to struggle with the cable in order to charge, it took me alot of time cuz i had to hold the cable the hole time like a statue.
if i moved a little bit i just easily lost the connection with the charging or the usb connection with the pc.
with a lot of effort i managed to install the official wp 6.5 os and remove the hspl.
I just send it for repair to htc so i dont have to worry about it anymore.
abati said:
bro,
i tried everything also the sd card method it did not work out for me.
The only way was just to struggle with the cable in order to charge, it took me alot of time cuz i had to hold the cable the hole time like a statue.
if i moved a little bit i just easily lost the connection with the charging or the usb connection with the pc.
with a lot of effort i managed to install the official wp 6.5 os and remove the hspl.
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yeah thats happened to me. some hd2s have an issue with mini usb port not really being soldered right, so it seems sometimes its "loose" and i remember what time i was flashing a rom, and it just paused and i got an error. im sure you had to hold it a certain way just to get a charge huh? lol
if you have a know how, its pretty easy to solder the usb on real tight, if not just send it in for repair.
ahaha nice man,
But i was holding the whole time the phone with the charger and in the same time i was giving my little sister instruction to start the program to flash an go on. Other wise i would lose the charge opportunity, it was really hard.
yea, theres a thread here that i followed to fix it permanently the first try. was real easy. but glad you got it fixed and returned it to stock
Hi Guys
I have suddenly started to notice a process called USB_OTG that is killing my battery. It is taking up to 90% of the charge and I don't know how to stop it. I have tried doing a android backup to a time that this wasn't causing an issue yet it is still there
I can't connect my device to my pc/mac to transfer files and most of the time it won't even recognise that I have plugged a charger in
Can someone please help as this is driving me insane
Turning off your phone, then on, should be enough to get rid of it. It's a known bug of the system, it goes berserk at times after using the USB connection.
Ernesto de Bernardis
[from my Galaxy Note]
debernardis said:
Turning off your phone, then on, should be enough to get rid of it. It's a known bug of the system, it goes berserk at times after using the USB connection.
Ernesto de Bernardis
[from my Galaxy Note]
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I have had this for over a week where i have turned off, done a battery pull and still can't seem to shift the issue
is it possibly kernel related?
Just done full wipe and installed a rom i have never used before and still have the same issue. cant connect to usb, won't transfer data when debugging is on or off. does it sound like a warranty issue and should be put back to stock?
don't want to use odin and increase the counter though
gone back to stock and still having the same error. is my phone officially knackered?
Look into the USB receptacle in your phone. Is there dirt or are the pins twisted and in contact? From what you described, it might be that your Note thinks there is a USB device connected, and that might stem from some kind of contact from pins...
Ernesto de Bernardis
[from my Galaxy Note]
USB on the go mode is when your phone is trying to change from a USB "slave" to a USB "host".
A normal phone should always be in "slave" mode, that is when you plug it into your computer you can do kies and all that stuff.
If you plug in a special cable, your phone will detect this and try to go into "Host" mode where it can connect to a USB stick or a USB mouse.
This special cable works by shorting two of the pins on your USB connector together that normally aren't shorted.
So in short, with what you describe it appears that dust, corrosion, or debris or other hardware failure has caused the phone to incorrectly think those pins are shorted together when they are not.
Look at it under good light and magnification. Clean it with alcohol. Good luck.
everything looks fine, can't see any debris or damage on it. don't think the usb will be covered under warranty either looks like i may be phone less
andywright1982 said:
everything looks fine, can't see any debris or damage on it. don't think the usb will be covered under warranty either looks like i may be phone less
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If you are desperate and it is not covered by warranty, you should in theory be able to open up the phone and cut the trace / wire that leads from the ID pin back into the USB chip. You would lose OTG capability forever but it would solve your battery problem.
David
Why? USB OTG is an advertised feature, so I guess should be covered by warranty.
Ernesto de Bernardis
[from my Galaxy Note]
i've also run into this problem. Phone wouldn't be able to go to deep sleep after using usb otg. Turned the phone off and back on fixed it. Kind of annoying.
running franco 9 on checkrom 6
I had this problem as well. Cleaning and pushing pins were only temporary fixes for me. And it just got progressively worse after awhile. So I went back to the place I bought it and they sent it in for service. It was covered by my warranty apparently, one week later I got it back, fit for fight. Remember to go back to stock though
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think it will be a warranty job. will have to send direct to samsung so hope it isnt away too long. will call them tomorrow as still wont charge when turned on and sometimes sits there saying its charging even with no usb in it
andywright1982 said:
think it will be a warranty job. will have to send direct to samsung so hope it isnt away too long. will call them tomorrow as still wont charge when turned on and sometimes sits there saying its charging even with no usb in it
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That is further evidence that USB is screwed up and should be covered by warranty. Good luck.
whats the best way to get back to stock so they cant tell it has been rooted? never used odin and dont really want to if I can help it!
andywright1982 said:
whats the best way to get back to stock so they cant tell it has been rooted? never used odin and dont really want to if I can help it!
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Not sure if this link will work since I'm a new member here, but you could try this :
add a http here: forumDOTxda-developersDOTcom/showthread.php?t=1329360. Disregard this link if you didn't use that method to root it though. As you might suckerpunch your phone into oblivion
Also, I cleaned the usb port with alcohol/Nail polish and a toothbrush to temporarily enable it to connect to my computer(Let it dry for at least 20 mins after). I am no expert at any of this though, so before you trust too much in my advice, you should go search around the forums for confirmation.
Any more ideas how i can unroot as my phone wnt connect to a PC via USB so need to do it all on the phone. Think I am screwed
Hi,
My brother has a Galaxy Note 3 (the LTE version. N9005) which has been brilliant up until just now, where it can't charge nor connect to a PC.
He's tried using both the microUSB 3.0 cable that came with it - both connecting to a computer and to charge - as well as a microUSB 2.0 cable to charge... Neither has worked.
He's on stock, no rooting whatsoever (not that kind of person).
Is this a hardware problem or is there anything that could solve this before we send it off to warranty?
Any answers are greatly appreciated...
UPDATE: Its suddenly charging again... But we'll see what happens... In the meantime, can anyone offer an explanation?
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I have the same problem with the phone not being recognised by the computer or charger. Strange thing is that the computer recognises the phone in download mode via odin (an kies for a while). And it has been charging while in download mode connected to kies or odin.
I initially thought it was a bad third party rom i had downloaded and tried to change to another rom. It was back to charging for a bit and then after a day stopped again. Tried to reset to factory rom and bricked the phone in the process (as stupidly checked reactivation lock and clicked a wrong button when titanium backup asked if I wanted to restore the previous id - spent 2 days to unbrick it.....
But now I'm back to the phone not being able to charge or being recognised by the computer. Even the OTG cable isn't recognised. HELP pleaseeee someone. First issue with a Galaxy since the S3/S4/Note1/Note2.
Any thoughts as to what the issue could be? Someone mentioned that it could be a setting in phoneutils menu (if USB set to modem it wont recognise - has to be set to PDA). But the *#7284# command doesnt seem to work on the Note 3. Does anyone know how to invoke the phone utility menu?
I might have to take it back to Samsung - only that I have rooted it and knox shows it!!
Update :
I sent the device into the service centre this morning and explained the problem. The guy at the counter didn't bat an eye while telling me its likely a usb port problem and that he would try to check it and get it turned around within a day. When I asked him if others had similar problems, his response seemed to indicate that it wasn't an uncommon problem. They even had plenty of spares for the port.
I got a text within 2 hours telling me that the unit was fixed. They didn't give me any hassle about the unit being rooted but I guess with a hardware issue, it shouldn't have mattered anyway.
So far so good with the unit. Just thought I'd update you guys.
arul said:
Update :
I sent the device into the service centre this morning and explained the problem. The guy at the counter didn't bat an eye while telling me its likely a usb port problem and that he would try to check it and get it turned around within a day. When I asked him if others had similar problems, his response seemed to indicate that it wasn't an uncommon problem. They even had plenty of spares for the port.
I got a text within 2 hours telling me that the unit was fixed. They didn't give me any hassle about the unit being rooted but I guess with a hardware issue, it shouldn't have mattered anyway.
So far so good with the unit. Just thought I'd update you guys.
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Sorry to revive an old thread, but is it just a hardware problem then?
The phone suddenly started charging again shortly after your reply, so we didn't have this problem for months.
The phone got repaired after quite a bad incident, and now its not charging or connecting to a PC again.
There's a Samsung service centre down the road from where I am so we're planing on going tomorrow. Just wanted to see whether it was hardware or software related...
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This maybe aswell related to cache, you could go into the st9ock recovery and wipe cache (no need to factory reset) Ive used this method to solve connecting issues with note 3 to computers.
dogmatism said:
This maybe aswell related to cache, you could go into the st9ock recovery and wipe cache (no need to factory reset) Ive used this method to solve connecting issues with note 3 to computers.
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And that causes no side effects whatsoever?
It also doesn't charge via AC, so could jt fix it as well..?
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Clearing cache does not create any problem/ harm. The ones ive tested had connecting issues data/debug ... but showed charging... but no harm in trying your luck eh?
dogmatism said:
Clearing cache does not create any problem/ harm. The ones ive tested had connecting issues data/debug ... but showed charging... but no harm in trying your luck eh?
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Hoping it'll work indeed... since we're overseas we can't exactly claim warranty either, though I'm not sure it'd even pass for warranty anyway
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Fixed it, we just took it down to the service centre the guys there replaced the USB port for free (after a bit of complaining on our part, we had already paid quite a bit to repair the thing after a freak accident)
@dogmatism, thank you for your help anyway!
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good foe you...
you never mentioned abt a physical damage/accident.
dogmatism said:
good foe you...
you never mentioned abt a physical damage/accident.
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This problem happened before the freak accident, but it just fixed itself somehow, so wasn't much of an issue until now.
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while i was on vacation my p605 starts having the same problem like in a similar thread but i didn't find a solution. My tablet is just loading while the screen is on. After getting black/off it takes a few more seconds till charging stops. This problem is accompanied by the symptom that the tablet won't be recognized by the pc anymore. It is just loading ('til the screen gets black). i have no idea what to do. i am not sure, if the different voltage on vacation could be a reason. based on the fact that i can't get it back to stock, i guess i can not get it repaired by warranty (or is there any way to get it stock? unfortunately mobile odin is not supported). i would be glad about some good hints and thank you in advance
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clacu said:
based on the fact that i can't get it back to stock
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I doubt it's h/w related because not charging when off has nothing to do with not being recognized by a PC over USB. If it didn't recognize the charger at all or didn't register anything over USB you could assume it might be a bad USB port. So something s/w related in conjunction with whatever non-standard ROM/kernel you're using is most likely what created the problem. What recovery do you have? Stock? Your best bet might be to do a recovery using whatever recovery is on the device. If you can't do that you'll have to throw yourself on the mercy of a Samsung Service Center and hope their lenient.
thx for your answer. i have twrp 2.7.1.0 on it and i guess there is no way to change this as long i don't get my tab connected to the pc?!
This seems to be a firmware malfunction. Something that survives a factory reset. Normally everything gets cleared except the contents of data/media incl emulated_sd. Formatting the data partition should result in bricking. I had achieved that once, on another device. Restoring the stock recovery and flashing stock rom brought it back to operational. But then you have a really virginal device, except for the Knox flag.
There is a mechanism for operation on a 500mA usb2 port, that puts the Note in charging mode, once it enters standby, otherwise it allows data transmission w/o drawing any power. This seems to have sort of reverted.