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{SOLVED}Noob with no USB - ODIN from ext sd?

Is there anyway to restore a Captivate to 100% stock without a USB connection? Ie, load something on to an external sd cards to restore?
I've used ODIN plenty of times, but somehow I've lost my USB connection for anything other than charging the phone (USB Device Not Recognized).
Thanks...

Nope, Odin has to be done via USB, the closest thing out there is Redbend, but ATM people have only put together packages for flashing the kernel, not the whole phone

What about drivers?
Have you tried updating the drivers or installing them?

Crap!
I guess I have to continue trying to get my USB connection to work.
I'm worried that my problem might be hardware on the phone, and without reverting to stock, I won't be able to return it!
Any ideas for the USB problem? I'm using the correct (ODIN) USB driver, installed, uninstalled, re-installed.

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lgald said:
sounds like you are having the same USB problem I am on mine (see my post on no USB) BUT...after several weeks w no USB, today I connected the phone to my laptop so I could charge it and VOILA! The phone vibrated and asked me what usb connection did I want to select. Out of the blues, sure I've installed some games and what not but I troubleshot the problem for days several weeks ago and had absolutely no luck. I eventually gave up chalking it up as a bad USB on my phone and being that its rooted I couldnt exchange it. I still think its a defective USB but keep trying on yours and maybe it'll kick in like mine did, I did pull the battery like 10 times...I doubt that did it
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Wow, that's weird, but great news for you...congrats!
My situation is a little different, since I have USB on the phone to "Ask on connection" and each and every time I plug in the USB the phone vibrates and makes me select. Doesn't matter WHAT I select. The phone thinks all is well, but any computer I try to attach it to says the device isn't recognized. And I've tried both of the drivers, and have tried each on a clean on install on 'fresh' computers.
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Back to the topic in the thread title...
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Since ODIN from an SD card is a no-go...how about a clockwork restore of a stock phone image?
Thanks...

do you have usb debugging enabled? if not enable that. also instead of ask on connection do mass storage thats how it has always worked for me

labbu63 said:
do you have usb debugging enabled? if not enable that. also instead of ask on connection do mass storage thats how it has always worked for me
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Debugging on or off, no difference.
Kies, Media, Storage, PC Internet, Ask, no difference.
But thanks for trying!

Fivebraids,
Try it on another computer and see if the drivers download. Maybe something hosed your drivers. Kies always hoses mine.
Did you download and install the drivers that are on the OP in the Odin one click thread? Odin is *****y about drivers and sometimes they take a couple of tries.
Also, does the USB work when you just charge from a wall outlet? If it does then your phone is fine, it is a driver issue.
If you have a Nanadroid backup of stock ran through ClockworkMod within ROM Manager than the answer is yes, if you didn't create a Nandroid backup then the answer is no.
update: I just reread your OP and if it works with charging from the wall then you definately have a driver issue.

Ok, problem solved!
This no USB problem HAS to be a hardware, since I've tried every possible permutation of drivers, settings, different cables, different computers, etc.
I started this thread hoping that I could somehow restore the phone to stock (removing SRE, SU, etc. so I can return it for a new one) without being able to run ODIN. It appears that isn't possible, but I found a way to do the no-usb restore!
I got a copy of the files created by ROM manager of a stock Captivate. I then used Switfp to FTP these files over Wifi to my non-usb phone. I used Rom manager to 'restore' that set of files. All I had to do then was un-root, and voila...STOCK!
I'm off to AT&T tomorrow to return this second Captivate...hoping three times is a charm!
Thanks to everyone for the patience and assistance!

nice job i probably never would've thought of that

Can you link me where you got that stock rom to flash via Nandroid. I am in the same boat as you are. I can't even get my device into recovery. Tried all steps as you and no go on the usb. POS Cappy #2

[Q] Can't connect with Odin, any other way to restore to stock?

Hey guys,
Recently I have encountered a problem with my Captivate. When I connect it to my PC in download mode, I am notified that the device is not recognized. Thus, Odin doesn't see it.
I searched the forums and found instances of people with similar issues, but there isn't any real standard way to fix this.
So as it stands, I have a 2.3.3 Rom on my phone, with the updated bootloaders, and no way to get back to stock so I can trade it in on the warranty.
I am convinced that this is an issue with the phone itself, as I have tried connecting to Odin while in Download Mode on two separate computers, I have tried with two separate usb cables, I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling the drivers a few times, I don't have KIES installed, I have tried different versions of the drivers, I have tried with USB debugging on and off, and so on. So clearly, through all of this, it would seem that there is an issue with the phone's USB port.
So the question is, is there any way to restore to the stock 2.1 or 2.2 roms without using Odin (bearing in mind that there are 2.3.3 bootloaders present) or am I pretty much screwed? The idea is to get a warranty replacement on account of the USB issue.
Also, for what it is worth, I am still able to mount the SD cards while the phone is on, this only occurs in Download Mode.
Thanks!

Give the I9000 drivers a shot ... Couldn't hurt...

What rom. Were u running u may need the nexus s drivers
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I tried using the i9000 drivers and I am getting the same exact problem. :/
Also, I am running Continuum 5.1.

Try Starting odin plugging the phone into the pc off, and then using the power and volume down buttons to enter download mode. Worked for me.

I have seen it in other places that if your micro sd card has a lot of space used the function can time out before the phone is recognised. It has been recommended to remove your sd card before you start the process.

tking0036 said:
Try Starting odin plugging the phone into the pc off, and then using the power and volume down buttons to enter download mode. Worked for me.
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Thank you! This seems to have worked!

clemmie said:
I have seen it in other places that if your micro sd card has a lot of space used the function can time out before the phone is recognised. It has been recommended to remove your sd card before you start the process.
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Thank you, I will remember this for the future.

Problems with USB Mounting to PC [SOLVED]

Hi Guys & Gals,
I am having a problem getting my Desire to mount the SD Card to a PC recently. This happened with ShadowHawk v21 and it is happening with Endymion v3.0. I have put MIUI on there and it works fine, so I know the hardware is still good.
I don't get any option to mount the card as USB storage from the phone when I connect it to the PC at all.
Any ideas - am I doing something stupid or is this a 'feature' of the newer Sense ROMs?
Thanks in advance for your help,
Simon

If you have 4EXT Recovery, try to mount it from recovery, there is an option to mount usb storage. Maybe thats a way to go?

Thanks for the suggestion, but if I am doing that then I may as well just put the SD-Card into my USB adapter and connect it direct to my PC.
It just seems to me that this has only been an issue on the more recent Sense ROMs, so I was wondering if it was a known problem or not.

Okay, did not know you had an adapter ;p
But if its working it can be good to know for others facing the same problem, so you may try it out anyways

Same Problem
I have the same problem. Since upgrading to Endymion v3.0. Didn't have this problem in Endymion v2.2 or v2.1 or any other ROM.
Have you managed to fix it?

Unfortunately not mate. I stuck CyanogemMon & MIUI back on and they both work correctly with the USB connected for mounting the SD card, but the newer Sense ROMs don't seem to work correctly with this. I assume it must just be a few of us that suff3r from this - if it affected everybody then I think there would be more of an uproar

Maybe you should ask on the Endymion thread. I can't post in any development threads until I have 10 posts...
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Finally got round to doing that. Got a reply from 'enigmaamit' with the following;-
I don't know why you're getting that problem mate. I've been on Endymion through all it's versions since the very beginning, and USB access has worked just fine on all of them. The PC always recognizes my phone as a mass storage device when i want it to.
That said, there is a small bug that USB disconnects when you pull down the notification drawer while connected as USB storage. However, there is a workaround that works beautifully and consistently for me as described below:
Here's my set-up in case it helps:
Disable the feature that asks you whether to connect as "Charge only" or "USB Mass storage" and set it to Charge only by default.
Then, whenever you connect to PC via USB cable, just pull down the notification drawer and select USB mode when you want to transfer files.
However, while connected, if you pull down the notification drawer, the USB often disconnects.
I've found that if you go to RCMIX tweaks and select "Default Quicksettings", under Notification settings, that problem disappears, and the USB doesn't disconnect anymore, even when you pull the notification drawer.
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Works perfectly - hopefully this will help you other guys with the same problem.

Simon.TS.HTC said:
Finally got round to doing that. Got a reply from 'enigmaamit' with the following;-
Works perfectly - hopefully this will help you other guys with the same problem.
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Nice of you to spread the word. I'm sure more people will benefit from this post.
As you have most probably learnt by experience, it's always a good idea to post ROM specific queries on the ROM thread itself. Answers are more forthcoming from a community already on that ROM. And Endymion has a great support framework, with active, enthusiastic users and a gem of a man as a developer (Lowveld).
I've never seen a query that has gone un-discussed or un-solved over there yet. I'm glad you've joined the Endymion family.
For those that haven't, i invite you to come on over and have a go, we have cookies!!

Thanks for the tip! I'll definitely try it out...
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Something is very wrong with this.
I had Endymion 3.0 and after realizing that I don't like it... Got back to Cyanogen(full wipe) and my USB mass storage connection doesn't work anymore at all, there isn't an notification/option to change it to anything from charge only, usb tethering says usb not connected. Not in bootloader, recovery, rom. Tried several SD cards, second usb cable, couple of computers, older Cyanogen builds. Nothing.
How to get back stock rom, no recovery and s-on without USB so I can send it for repair?

rasputyn said:
Something is very wrong with this.
I had Endymion 3.0 and after realizing that I don't like it... Got back to Cyanogen(full wipe) and my USB mass storage connection doesn't work anymore at all, there isn't an notification/option to change it to anything from charge only, usb tethering says usb not connected. Not in bootloader, recovery, rom. Tried several SD cards, second usb cable, couple of computers, older Cyanogen builds. Nothing.
How to get back stock rom, no recovery and s-on without USB so I can send it for repair?
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Check this post. Probably has what your looking for...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1146601

rasputyn said:
Something is very wrong with this.
I had Endymion 3.0 and after realizing that I don't like it... Got back to Cyanogen(full wipe) and my USB mass storage connection doesn't work anymore at all, there isn't an notification/option to change it to anything from charge only, usb tethering says usb not connected. Not in bootloader, recovery, rom. Tried several SD cards, second usb cable, couple of computers, older Cyanogen builds. Nothing.
How to get back stock rom, no recovery and s-on without USB so I can send it for repair?
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I have the exact same problem with the virtuous quattro ics rom. Please help

Have you tried the steps I posted in the solution on page 1 of this thread?

Tried all the listed steps, still it doesn't mount.
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HTC recognition via USB on PC

Hi there.
I have an U11 now and I am quite happy with it.
But there is one problem.
It takes ages till I see the U11 appearing on the PC. USB debugging is on, data transfer chose at the U11, tried several USB connections on the PC tried even another laptop.
Sometimes it is even not showing the phone.
Are here people around who are facing the same problem?
Any solutions?
Thx a lot.
Schuertzi

Yeap exactly the same...

No problem here, each new usb port you connect to loads the drivers and takes a few seconds but after that connection is fast.

Thing that has me peeved is the lack of OTG support. I like to backup straight to an external HDD. No go with the U11.

Tried and waited really long after the drivers were installed. Nothing changed really. Even with using the same USB connection.
May be I did something wrong during flashing TWRP and then the Viper ROM.
Will check and let you know.
Thx
Sxhuertzi

I had the same issue even though i didnt root. I tried on multiple pcs and still got a message saying usb device not recognized. So i returned it and ordered the solar red. I should receive it today and I'll let you know if I still get the same result.

Great, just let us know.
Thx

Hi Guys,
I solved my problem.
I had first the wrong TWRP installed then deleted. Tried then again to install via fastboot. Was not possible.
Then, I installed the official TWRP app from the playstore. Installed the actual TWRP from there. And voila, TWRP installed, rebooted and everything works.
Just for your info. May be you have similar problem.
Schuertzi.

So i definitely had a defective device as this new one connects without any issue.

schuertzi said:
Hi Guys,
I solved my problem.
I had first the wrong TWRP installed then deleted. Tried then again to install via fastboot. Was not possible.
Then, I installed the official TWRP app from the playstore. Installed the actual TWRP from there. And voila, TWRP installed, rebooted and everything works.
Just for your info. May be you have similar problem.
Schuertzi.
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Hello Sir,
I have almost the same problem which is when I try to connect my HTC U11 to any windows computer it gives me error that the usb is malfunctioned and don't recognize my phone, I also tried to install different TWRP and it doesn't work either, any help would be much appreciated also what type of TWRP you have installed to fix this issue, thank you.

jhill110 said:
Thing that has me peeved is the lack of OTG support. I like to backup straight to an external HDD. No go with the U11.
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I can use external HDD and pendrives. In fact, the u11 recognises NTFS even.

can't connect to pc

I can't connect my honor 6x to any laptop or pc's after installing custom rom !!:crying:
some time it connects(very rare) but most of the time not
It not even connecting to other pc's also(tried lots of pc's )
*debugging mode is on
*I have all necessary drivers in my laptop.
*I have original usb cable.
I've searched all the post in question and answers thread but didn't find anything related to tthis
Please sggest me ,,what is the reason and how can I resolve this issue.
Thanks

Have you tried another USB cable..? If yes, the only thing that comes in my mind is that it looks like the android.process.media package (that handles the Mtp service) is missing. The flashing process of the rom went 100% good, or you've noticed other issues? And, which rom you've flashed?

RedSkull23 said:
Have you tried another USB cable..? If yes, the only thing that comes in my mind is that it looks like the android.process.media package (that handles the Mtp service) is missing. The flashing process of the rom went 100% good, or you've noticed other issues? And, which rom you've flashed?
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I've flashed elite rom 7.7,I tried different usb cables also.
I will check for android.process.media .
Thanks for the suggestion.