I can't get my computer to detect my phone very well, running Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit when I plug it in nothing at all happens on the computer. When I go into device manager it doesn't see anything no matter what port I choose. Installed two different versions of LG drivers, tried a handful of USB cables, tried having debugging off/on, doing it with stock, cm7, phoenix ICS rom with PTP/MTP chosen and I'm out of ideas. I've searched multiple times for other solutions only finding what I've tried.
On a rare occasion it will see my phone but once I unplug it it quits again and have to start over until I get lucky again
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Are you using only one port or multiple?
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Tried all of them, reinstalling the drivers and rebooting my computer every time, computer sees my friends Epic 4G instantly along with every other USB device
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that's a good process, but that doesn't answer my question. Lol.
How did that not answer your question? Unless I'm not sure what you meant by using one port or multiple, assuming you meant the USB ports and I've tried using the same port over and over no luck so I switched ports and same results
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xBkKx said:
How did that not answer your question? Unless I'm not sure what you meant by using one port or multiple, assuming you meant the USB ports and I've tried using the same port over and over no luck so I switched ports and same results
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Holy poop, sorry I didn't read it very well apparently! Other then that, searching on Google I guess I'd do it to help but I feel extremely lazy and tired lol, got another 12 hours to pull tomorrow if nothing is reported I'll search on my way to work for tips.
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xBkKx said:
On a rare occasion it will see my phone but once I unplug it it quits again and have to start over until I get lucky again
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Could your problem be physical, rather than about drivers? Check to see if your USB cable stays at the correct angle when you plug it in. I had a problem with a cable that sagged a bit and the connection to my PC was intermittent, I bought another cable that stayed put and the problem went away.
GenghisKhan67 said:
Could your problem be physical, rather than about drivers? Check to see if your USB cable stays at the correct angle when you plug it in. I had a problem with a cable that sagged a bit and the connection to my PC was intermittent, I bought another cable that stayed put and the problem went away.
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Or the phones data port is messed up. He did say that he tried multiple cables. Try someone else's computer instead?
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Turn on your USB debugging (or ADB debugging) before you plug your phone it. When you plug it in, it should prompt you to mount the phone....i keep mine on all the time because i had the same problem
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Texan28 said:
Turn on your USB debugging (or ADB debugging) before you plug your phone it. When you plug it in, it should prompt you to mount the phone....i keep mine on all the time because i had the same problem
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He has already tried that. Weird cause if not that and different ports then I don't know. Hmmmmmmm
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Totally missed that line when reading the original post ....im stumped too
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xBkKx said:
I can't get my computer to detect my phone very well, running Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit when I plug it in nothing at all happens on the computer. When I go into device manager it doesn't see anything no matter what port I choose. Installed two different versions of LG drivers, tried a handful of USB cables, tried having debugging off/on, doing it with stock, cm7, phoenix ICS rom with PTP/MTP chosen and I'm out of ideas. I've searched multiple times for other solutions only finding what I've tried.
On a rare occasion it will see my phone but once I unplug it it quits again and have to start over until I get lucky again
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could be the physical port on the phone itself.
do you ever have issues with the phone not charging?
is there alot of crap (lint, dust, dirt, ect...) in the port?
theking_13 said:
Try someone else's computer instead?
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I tried it on my laptop and my other computer both using Windows 7 64bit
The only time I've had any constant success with having the phone connected was when I rooted it a few months back on my old PC that had XP 32bit. I don't see why that would be causing the trouble though I've tried using VMWare and XP Mode to see if it showed up there but still no luck. I don't have access to a computer with XP anymore to try it out. I wouldn't really want to have to resort to using an old computer just to connect my phone to it either though lol
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could be the physical port on the phone itself.
do you ever have issues with the phone not charging?
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No, charges perfectly fine from what I have seen, I can jiggle the cable gently around and it doesn't lose the charge still.
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Well, after quite a few hours of reading and frustrating attempts with no results, I have come here to see if anyone knows my problem...
I have a Samsung Captivate I897 that I am trying to run Froyo on. I have the Odin3 One Click program for it. For some reason the program will not recognize or even find the phone no matter how many times I try it. I have tried downloading multiple versions of the program, and I have even master cleared the phone a couple times since the program can find the phone then.
Here are the steps I have been using:
- Open Odin (as administrator)
- Turn off captivate
- Enter download mode by holding volume buttons and plugging into USB
- Recognised by Odin (NOT)
I have tried this on 3 computers no with the same results each time. One was XP, one Vista, and the other Win7. I don't understand what I am doing wrong, and I have been getting very frustrated.
Any suggestions from any of you experts that may have had a similar problem?
,thanks and hope this was the right place to ask this...
Have similar issues often...restart windows and unplug phone then go back in and it will work
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Ill give it a shot but I doubt it will work... I mean, I tried it on 3 separate computers. Shouldn't that rule that part out?
I completely understand your frustration (anger), I have the Samsung Vibrant and I'm experiencing the same crap. I tried everything that was suggested in the forum and I have yet to get a good solution, I believe it's because of a defect in the hardware. So if you come across a solution please post what you discovered.
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There has to be some way to resolve this issue as I desperately want to get Froyo on my device. As soon as I get home today ill try and few more things and let you know if anything works.
Thanks, I appreciate it.
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well, I restarted the computer and tried it again... No luck unfortunately. However, I think I am going to try and flash it using nbs11's guide since that looks like it won't require odin at all... The only downside to that is the risk of having it brick in the process. Do you know if odin is the only way to get the phone out of a brick? I would hate to have that be the case only to have a phone that is not recognized by the program.
So what's the name of the program you'll be using to replace Odin?
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I actually made another thread in the Captivate General forum that I have been continuing to discuss in. You have the Vibrant, but you might still be able to find out some good information. There are some more helpful replies in there.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857905
I have been looking at the guide created by nbs11 that explains how to install froyo. It uses a program called Rom Manager that is on the app store. It looks like it does not use Odin at all and I could flash to Froyo. The only problem with this is that Odin is still the way to unbrick your phone. If I was unlucky enough to brick it, or you, then I think the phone would be permanently unusable since I don't have any idea of how to make Odin find it.
here is nbs11's guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=805789
I resolved the connectivity issue with my Samsung device by replacing the USB cable, it seems they become defective. I believe that may be the issue.
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Ok ill try that... hopefully it works, but it still wouldn't explain why odin can recognize when the phone is on to do a master clear. It even does the master clear correctly.
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Make sure you are using the correct cable. I have one cable that will only charge but looks the about same.
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jwebster said:
Make sure you are using the correct cable. I have one cable that will only charge but looks the about same.
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Well I am using the one that I got with it so it should be working...
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Well I am using the one that I got with it so it should be working...
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A couple things to check:
1. make sure you have the drivers for the captivate installed (you can get those here)
2. make sure the usb cable is tight, as a loose connection will definitly cause trouble in Odin.
heres a few things to try:
1. try a different usb port
2. try rebooting
3. take the battery out of your phone and unplug it from the usb, start up Odin and load in all the required things for your rom, then plug the usb cord into the phone and hold the volume buttons while putting the battery back in (that always gives me download mode immediatly) and see if Odin recognixes it.
4. try another computer if you can
I have tried every one of those techniques except for getting into download mode by inserting the battery. I will try that, but I dont see it making a difference. It has to be a single problem that I have that obviously is not very common. I wouldn't doubt it either, since I always seem to have pretty bad luck with these sorts of things
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Thinks its always connected, doesnt even display Samsung when i try to reboot it, just hangs. Displays batt logo a split second. Than goes unresponsive. Can enter download mode while just 3 button pressing, not connected. Can re flash to stock everytime though.
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Had the same issue a while back, messing with a USB cable while plugged into it got it to go away occasionally then I think I cleaned it, its been so long I can't remember how I fixed it or if I did anything at all, its the USB port. It may be damaged, it may have some trash in there. Try blowing it out. If not send it to Samsung or see if att will replace it.
K, ya i figured that was the case with the usb port, but what about the other software oddities?
ive since went bone stock, and factory reset. Hasnt acted wierd since (crosses fingers)
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Hellion_zk said:
K, ya i figured that was the case with the usb port, but what about the other software oddities?
ive since went bone stock, and factory reset. Hasnt acted wierd since (crosses fingers)
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Oddities like what? Download mode and the charge screen would be normal behavior when a device is plugged in to the port. Add long as there is a problem with the port these are possible symptoms.
You are correct, i apologize. I understand whats going on with my phone now. Definietly the charger port. Which it explai.s why it is acting normal right now. Because im not restarting it right now.
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Sometime when I was flashing different kernels I noticed my phone now thinks my charger is USB and is going VERY slow to charge, I've wiped my phone and switched kernels/roms over and over but it won't go back to AC when it's charging is there something I'm missing to fix this?
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xBkKx said:
Sometime when I was flashing different kernels I noticed my phone now thinks my charger is USB and is going VERY slow to charge, I've wiped my phone and switched kernels/roms over and over but it won't go back to AC when it's charging is there something I'm missing to fix this?
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Maybe charger going bad try another, maybe bent pin or trash in port.
xBkKx said:
Sometime when I was flashing different kernels I noticed my phone now thinks my charger is USB and is going VERY slow to charge, I've wiped my phone and switched kernels/roms over and over but it won't go back to AC when it's charging is there something I'm missing to fix this?
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It's an issue with some kernels, restore a backup or do a full wrote and it should clear it up.
If it still won't work then it's hardware related
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It seems really random, I restored my AOKP ICS harsh kernel backup last night and at first it was switching back and forth between USB/AC then after a minute stayed on USB, today I restored Cm7 backup to use the camcorder then I restored the same backup from last night and now it's staying on AC
- just to test, it's been plugged in for 20 minutes and on AC, I unplugged it and plugged it right back in and it's only staying on USB, tried a different charger still USB
Is it safe to assume it's my phone at this point?
E: If I only push the charger cable in VERY slowly, stop halfway, it will go to AC then if I push it in completely it will stay but if I just pop it in 9/10 it goes to USB
-It does this with the two chargers I've tried, one an actual removal USB cable and one that can't be removed
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Sounds like the Charge/USB port may be going bad.
Well that sucks, no chance to get a refurbished one then either since I can't connect it to my computer to remove the nvflash? Lol
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xBkKx said:
Well that sucks, no chance to get a refurbished one then either since I can't connect it to my computer to remove the nvflash? Lol
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you could try, if your still in the warranted time, just flash a 2.3.3 rom and try removing the superuser.apk file using a file explorer program (i think its in /system/apps or something close to that). it cant hurt to give it a shot right?
I'm sure they'd figure it out just by the second LG screen with the blue background popping up right?
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I'm sure they'd figure it out just by the second LG screen with the blue background popping up right?
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You'd be apprised how little they actually check for this stuff. Allot of them only check for superuser.apk
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Thanks, he didn't even seem to check anything for root just said he didn't understand why it wouldn't connect to the computer and okayed getting it replaced
Has anyone has had problems with the USB charing. It charges and it stops charging, so I have to unplug it and plug it back in order for it to charge. Anyone knows how to fix this?
I've changed the chargers and it's the same deal. I started to have problems after I installed Galaxy S 4G Beam. Since then I've unistalled it and installed Cyanogen 9. But I still have the same problem.
Your phones USB port might be loose, you might want to get that checked out.
If problem consists try the gremlins remover
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Your phones USB port might be loose, you might want to get that checked out.
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bought it knowing it was boot looping. i've fixed numerous ones in the past so i figured this one would be no different.
needless to say the volume down/power button yielded nothing. i got the android and open box but it still boot loops.
was going to try nvflash but my computer won't pick it up. and no, its not the computer or cable as its the same ones i've used 6 times before and they all found the phone fine!
also don't think its the charging port as it charges while off.
what are my others choices to revive it?
buuuuuuuump
This might sound stupid, but after reading your post it just came to me. It's probably completely unrelated, but have you tried a different battery?
Maybe try the freezer trick? I think nvflash is the best way to revive but if it's not talking then...well...
When you plug it in using the 3 button combo does anything show up on your device manager?
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This might sound stupid, but after reading your post it just came to me. It's probably completely unrelated, but have you tried a different battery?
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yeah tried that with my current battery. if i could just get the damn thing to be seen on my computer i'd be good. not sure why this one is giving me fits.
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Maybe try the freezer trick? I think nvflash is the best way to revive but if it's not talking then...well...
When you plug it in using the 3 button combo does anything show up on your device manager?
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nope. don't even get the pop up in the system tray. but sure as the world i can use the same computer and cable and hook mine up and it picks it right up.
While mines in the shop for a cracked screen due to a 4yr old... nuff said lol
Since its used try using compressed air and a tooth brush to clean the USB port. Some people have tried that on other phones when it seems like PC and cable are ruled out due to dirt causing a bad connection.
Or try
Remove battery
USB cable removed
Hold volume +/- *No power button* keep them pressed
Plug USB cable *s/w upgrade should show up*
If you get there NV flasher should work as per instructions on it.
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fabricatedhero said:
While mines in the shop for a cracked screen due to a 4yr old... nuff said lol
Since its used try using compressed air and a tooth brush to clean the USB port. Some people have tried that on other phones when it seems like PC and cable are ruled out due to dirt causing a bad connection.
Or try
Remove battery
USB cable removed
Hold volume +/- *No power button* keep them pressed
Plug USB cable *s/w upgrade should show up*
If you get there NV flasher should work as per instructions on it.
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yeah if i can just get the computer to see it im gravy!
i'll give the compressed air a whirl later today along with a cleaning of the usb. just weird that it picks up the usb while charging on a wall outlet
the only other thing i can think of that could be wrong is that one of the power buttons doesn't work. ergo the vol up/down wouldn't work.
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yeah if i can just get the computer to see it im gravy!
i'll give the compressed air a whirl later today along with a cleaning of the usb. just weird that it picks up the usb while charging on a wall outlet
the only other thing i can think of that could be wrong is that one of the power buttons doesn't work. ergo the vol up/down wouldn't work.
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Mine wouldnt see it either it turn out to be alot of build up of dirt and cloth inside the charge port due to keeping it in my pocket all the time.. I cleaned it all out with a sewing needle.. the other thing that would happen was the charger would pop out easily if touched... worth a try. After cleaning it my computer picked up the phone immediately.
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sadly, still nothing. although now my phone is minty fresh from the toothbrush
im still bumfuzzled why i can get to the open box and android via power/vol down, yet it doesn't work?
oh well. guess i'll cut my loses and ebay it!
i feel that im so close yet i can't put all the pieces together on it
Damn dude I was rooting for you! Have you opened it up and checked if someone was screwing around in there?
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Damn dude I was rooting for you! Have you opened it up and checked if someone was screwing around in there?
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yeah i took it all apart and nothing seemed amiss
The driver doesnt work because theres a hidden driver from tegra that deals with connecting to nvflash. Try searching up nvflash and how to, I think you download the hidden driver. I hope this helps cause i got the same experience as you do
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The driver doesnt work because theres a hidden driver from tegra that deals with connecting to nvflash. Try searching up nvflash and how to, I think you download the hidden driver. I hope this helps cause i got the same experience as you do
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thanks or the tip, but again im using the same computer with the same driver i have with the other 5 g2x's i've had and the computer recognized those. not to mention it sees my g2x when i plug it in. so i can't foresee this being a driver problem.
Theres another driver that recognizes on nvflash
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Theres another driver that recognizes on nvflash
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got a link to said driver? of all the time i've spent here i've never heard of a hidden driver for nvflash
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1057849
I remember the driver is called apx driver that help you detect the nvflash. Follow the steps and you'll be fine.
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xmagiicsx said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1057849
I remember the driver is called apx driver that help you detect the nvflash. Follow the steps and you'll be fine.
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says i already have the latest version installed. guess i did that with one of the others i've fixed.
but alas, still nothing on this one particular phone.
oh well. thanks for the help. its going on ebay tonight for someone else to have better luck :laugh:
I was experiencing the same issues as you. The phone was a hit and miss. According to the Tmobile rep it could be a short circuit or a bad motherboard. Getting a warranty replacement sent. Best of luck!
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says i already have the latest version installed. guess i did that with one of the others i've fixed.
but alas, still nothing on this one particular phone.
oh well. thanks for the help. its going on ebay tonight for someone else to have better luck :laugh:
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