I hope I'm posting this in the right place. I recently picked up a SGS4G and I immediately wanted to root it. When I plug my phone into the computer, however, the computer doesn't recognize it. The phone recognizes that it is plugged in (green android pops up, gives option of Kies, Media, or Mass Storage), but nothing happens on the computer end. I've downloaded about a million drivers and still no change. I've tried downloading Kies for drivers, but Kies doesn't even recognize a phone is plugged in. I've even downloaded drivers for the original Vibrant, but no luck. It's frustrating because I think that is the only reason my OneClickRoot keeps getting stuck on "waiting for device". Anyone have any ideas?
If you're using a 64 bit system, make sure you get 64 bit drivers.
Got a 64 bit system, got the 64 bit drivers. I even tried the 32 bit drivers just for the hell of it. Nada.
I dunno where you got your drivers, but here's the exact one I used.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/38496926/usb_drivers_GalaxyS_x64.zip
I got mine from the "How to Root" thread in the SGS4G Bible thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1025610
I had problems with my drivers before. I downloaded Kies Mini from Samsung's site. I used Kies to install the drivers and haven't had a problem since.
Jerry D said:
I had problems with my drivers before. I downloaded Kies Mini from Samsung's site. I used Kies to install the drivers and haven't had a problem since.
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Ditto what Jerry said. They work like a charm.
Well I finally got my computer to recognize that my phone exists, but now I keep getting a message saying that the drivers have malfunctioned. I've uninstalled and reinstalled a few times now, and no change. I can't get Kies to see my phone, or I'd try to download through it.
I'm at work so I don't have my Kies with me lol but you should be able to install the drivers. You can't do anything with Kies because the drivers aren't installed.
Look at the "options" in Kies to install drivers.
Sorry for the non technical directions. I only used Kies to install the drivers that one time.
Kies doesn't give me any option to install drivers. There isn't even an "options" tab. Even with my phone plugged in, Kies stills asks me to plug in a device. I've tried connecting my USB through Mass Storage, Media Player, and Kies. I've also tried all the above in USB debugging mode. I've even plugged it in in download mode. Still nothing. I keep getting the message that the drivers are malfunctioning.
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Kies doesn't give me any option to install drivers. There isn't even an "options" tab. Even with my phone plugged in, Kies stills asks me to plug in a device. I've tried connecting my USB through Mass Storage, Media Player, and Kies. I've also tried all the above in USB debugging mode. I've even plugged it in in download mode. Still nothing. I keep getting the message that the drivers are malfunctioning.
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Try this (sorry if I made this seem novice-like, but I just want to try and be clear):
Open a command prompt
type this, followed by Enter: set devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices=1
type this, followed by Enter: devmgmt
Once Device Manager opens, click View on the menu bar and select Show Hidden Devices
Expand both "Modems" & Universal Serial Bus controllers" & uninstall anything that has Samsung Android USB Composite Device, Samsung USB Composite Device, Samsung Mobile Device, Samsung Mobile Modem, etc.
Once the devices are gone, maybe reboot (probably not necessary, but why not?) and try the USB driver install again.
OHHitsKB said:
Kies doesn't give me any option to install drivers. There isn't even an "options" tab. Even with my phone plugged in, Kies stills asks me to plug in a device. I've tried connecting my USB through Mass Storage, Media Player, and Kies. I've also tried all the above in USB debugging mode. I've even plugged it in in download mode. Still nothing. I keep getting the message that the drivers are malfunctioning.
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Ya, I didn't think there was an actual Options tab that is why I put options in quotes. I remember hitting install drivers when I installed mine months ago. It was very easy.
It sounds like you need the kind of help Steven is giving.
When you do get your computer to recognize your device I highly recommend installing the drivers through Kies. After many many flashes the have never let me down.
I wish I could be of more help. I've seen your problem in here before and our Helpful Members always get it figured out.
Best of luck!
OHHitsKB said:
Kies doesn't give me any option to install drivers. There isn't even an "options" tab. Even with my phone plugged in, Kies stills asks me to plug in a device. I've tried connecting my USB through Mass Storage, Media Player, and Kies. I've also tried all the above in USB debugging mode. I've even plugged it in in download mode. Still nothing. I keep getting the message that the drivers are malfunctioning.
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Try USB Debugging
Oddly enough try only using the same USB port you originally installed the drivers on. I have noticed with windows 7, it tries to install the drivers when you change USB Ports, then again it should do this if they are on a separate controller.
As stated above, use USB debugging.
Hopefully we'll get you an answer that works.
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Well, I tried Stephen's method, but still got nothing. I keep getting the error message. I just don't understand why the phone will recognize that it's plugged in, the computer will recognize that SOMETHING is plugged in, but it won't recognize WHAT.
OHHitsKB said:
Well, I tried Stephen's method, but still got nothing. I keep getting the error message. I just don't understand why the phone will recognize that it's plugged in, the computer will recognize that SOMETHING is plugged in, but it won't recognize WHAT.
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Bummer, I Really hoped that would work. When you go into Add/Remove Programs does it show that the USB drivers are listed? If so, remove them there and re-try the installation.
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Bummer, I Really hoped that would work. When you go into Add/Remove Programs does it show that the USB drivers are listed? If so, remove them there and re-try the installation.
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I've tried that too, multiple times
I tried something different this time. In device manager, under USB Controllers, instead of deleting all the Samsung stuff, I deleted EVERYTHING (based on an idea I found on a Windows 7 help page dealing with error code 43). When I plugged my phone in, every one of the items I uninstalled reinstalled, except for "Unknown Device" (I'm assuming that's my phone), which came up failed. I'm not sure if this helps at all with diagnosing the situation, but I thought I'd throw it out there...
Did you retry Stephens suggestions after uninstalling everything?
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Did you retry Stephens suggestions after uninstalling everything?
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Yep. No dice.
When I first got my T-Mobile G2X (LGP999DW) I installed the USB driver on my PC and it worked fine.
But since rooting, clockworkmod and install of CM7, every time I connect my G2X to my PC via USB I get a prompt to install the USB drivers for "LGE Android Phone".
I've installed the driver file
LGUnitedMobileDriver_S4981MAN36AP22_ML_WHQL_Ver_3.6.exe
but no joy. The LG Mobile Support Tool also won't recognize the phone.
Help!
im having the same problem. havent figured out the answer yet. help needed here as well...
I need help here... I'm trying to root this thing and I don't know if I have a software problem, USB issue or phone problem.
Running Vista Hpme Edition 32 bit.
I downloaded the Samsung Drivers 1.4.6 or something and the comp said they were already installed. Now when I plug my phone in, it tries to install drivers again and hangs up on CDC Serial and MTP. It asks for a CD with driver info.
I tried deleting the USB drivers and restarting the comp to reinitialize them. I did a factory reset on the phone. Then I plugged back in and I am still at a stand still.
Since it said the drivers were already installed, I tried debugfs to root it. It just stays stuck at "Waiting for device to be detected".
How do I get these drivers to load properly so that debugfs can detect my phone?
In windows explorer, I can see the I535 and my internal and external cards... Grrrrrrrr
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I need help here... I'm trying to root this thing and I don't know if I have a software problem, USB issue or phone problem.
Running Vista Hpme Edition 32 bit.
I downloaded the Samsung Drivers 1.4.6 or something and the comp said they were already installed. Now when I plug my phone in, it tries to install drivers again and hangs up on CDC Serial and MTP. It asks for a CD with driver info.
I tried deleting the USB drivers and restarting the comp to reinitialize them. I did a factory reset on the phone. Then I plugged back in and I am still at a stand still.
Since it said the drivers were already installed, I tried debugfs to root it. It just stays stuck at "Waiting for device to be detected".
How do I get these drivers to load properly so that debugfs can detect my phone?
In windows explorer, I can see the I535 and my internal and external cards... Grrrrrrrr
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At that prompt it should also ask you to install them either way, choose yes... install the drivers then try opening up Odin and see if it can see your phone....
Your phone will have to be in download mode, and Odin should show some sort of recognition as in a COM port address in the upper left....
If that fails, follow the guide in my sig, droidstyle put together a great step by step instruction....(You can also follow the sticky about how to return your phone to Verizon in this forum that I put together, except to choose root66 and don't re-lock the bootloader)
Nevermind... I installed Kies and that seemed to remedy the issue. Thank you, though.
When I plug in my p3113 into the computer while in download mode, it tries to install driver software, it does, then tells me the device was not successfully installed, I have Samsung USB drivers installed from kies, I've tried different usb ports to no avail.
I've been rooting phones since the G1, I've been through this process several times with several Samsung devices and have never had this problem, so is my computer just old or what?
I am running a fresh install of W7 Ultimate service pack 1. Don't come at me with searching either because I have and haven't found a solution.
Would like to get this done so my kids can continue downloading games, don't really wanna have to use someone elses computer but that is what it is gonna have to come down to unless someone here knows the answer to my problem.
Seems you know what you are doing. Only thing I can think of....did you turn USB debugging on? I believe it needs to be on for Odin.
Also do you have the proper drivers? If you install Kies and plug in your phone, your comp will download the needed drivers for your device, perhaps this may help
So I got a new laptop and now I want to install drivers for the phone for adb and whatnot, but when I plug it in, I do get the USB sound when it is plugged in, but it has a troubleshoot sign. When I click that, it says "cannot find drivers", and then when I go to Kies, it does not recognize the device at all. I know the USB ports work, and it does prompt for UMS. Any help on how I can get the drivers for this phone?
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