i have tried everything but my phone isnt being read at all. it doesnt even show up under device manager but my phone recognizes it as being connected but the computer doesnt. i have a desktop win 7 32bit and a laptop win xp sp3 32bit and both dont read it at all. has anyone ran into this problem, if so can you help im really desperate!!
i also noticed whenever i open kies the mtp app says initializing and it seems it keeps restarting
Have you downloaded the drivers from Samsung?
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yes i have im not sure as to why my phone is doing that
I have the same problem. Tried everything in Win 7 32bit both drivers... the one in samsung page and the first one before those... CANT get the captivate recognized by my PC. I tried with at win xp and it works... ANY HELP?
It might be the USB cable. Is it connected directly or through a hub? You might also try plugging it into different port.
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i have windows 7 64 bit and here is what i did
1. go to Settings>Application>Development and turn usb debugging on.
2. After you connect it to the comp pull down our notifications menu and select USB connected. It will ask you if you want mount select yes and then go to my computer and it should be there.
If you have kies installed you shouldn't have any driver issue since installing that software properly is best way to insure you have the proper drivers installed. Try uninstalling Kies and installing it again with just the mobile box ticked it should work. I am also running Win7 32bit and use Kies without a problem.
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BignutSquirrel said:
It might be the USB cable. Is it connected directly or through a hub? You might also try plugging it into different port.
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it seems that that was the problem thanks
Never forget to check the simple stuff. It can save you lot of headaches.
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I've tried the drivers from Samsung, Keis, ODIN one click. None of them worked on 4 different machines, Windows 7 both x64 and x86(which was a fresh install), and two Windows XP machines. I tried it on Ubuntu(10.04 LTS) and that recognized the captivate.
Anyone know how to get one of those to correctly recognize my Captivate so I don't stuck on Samsung's/AT&T's 2.2
uninstall all of the driver that you downloaded. uninstall kies. then go to samsung.com search for the captivate, choose you phone, click the 'i own this' button. then go to get downloads, software. click on the .zip file icon next to usb drivers. if that didnt work uninstall them then download kies again. if it still doesn't install them, open kies, click menu, reinstall drivers
What is it that you're trying to do?
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If it is coming up unknown device try another port. You may want to try another microusb cable as well.
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I've always had luck with the drivers in the captivate aio toolbox. Even on a fresh win7 64bit when I replaced my boot drive with a ssd a month ago.
Samsung really failed at the USB drivers for the Captivate. I would expect to be able to install the drivers from their website. Plug in my phone, and have it working.
trell959 said:
uninstall all of the driver that you downloaded. uninstall kies. then go to samsung.com search for the captivate, choose you phone, click the 'i own this' button. then go to get downloads, software. click on the .zip file icon next to usb drivers. if that didnt work uninstall them then download kies again. if it still doesn't install them, open kies, click menu, reinstall drivers
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I tried that before, didn't work.
bornjamerican said:
What is it that you're trying to do?
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I'm trying to:
1) connect as a mass storage devices. Yes I know turn on USB debugging and to mount the drive.
2) flash back to stock 2.1 or root my phone so I can install a custom ROM on it. Might go with CM7/MiUi or something from Team Phoenix. So use Odin3
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If it is coming up unknown device try another port. You may want to try another microusb cable as well.
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Tried all of the ports on the computers. I don't have another microusb cable to test to see if that's the problem, but I'll check that tomorrow.
Johnnie5000 said:
I've always had luck with the drivers in the captivate aio toolbox. Even on a fresh win7 64bit when I replaced my boot drive with a ssd a month ago.
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I'm going to try a fresh install of windows 7 32-bit with aio toolbox see if that works.
Tried my friends brand new microUSB cable. It worked.
I have tried 4 known good cables know, 4 different computers and every USB port available on all 4 of the PCs I tried. Only once did it identify the device and install the drivers and I was able to root it but I still can't sideload because after the reboot after rooting it is back to device not recognized/unknown device. This has been a total pain. Any suggestions? I'm not with AT&T any more so I am out of luck for just bringing it into a store and asking them to take care of it.
Edit: Sorry for bumping an older post but I did it instead of starting a new thread.
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I have tried 4 known good cables know, 4 different computers and every USB port available on all 4 of the PCs I tried. Only once did it identify the device and install the drivers and I was able to root it but I still can't sideload because after the reboot after rooting it is back to device not recognized/unknown device. This has been a total pain. Any suggestions? I'm not with AT&T any more so I am out of luck for just bringing it into a store and asking them to take care of it.
Edit: Sorry for bumping an older post but I did it instead of starting a new thread.
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If you're just trying to transfer apk files to it for sideloading, you can use a wifi transfer app. I use Wifi File Explorer and it's great. You can connect to your phone via web browser and upload/download anything on the SD card.
Another option is to use an external SD card that you can remove and plug into your computer, transfer the files to it, then insert it back into the phone.
This won't work for connecting to PC apps like Odin, Heimdall, or Kies, but for simple file transfers it works like a charm.
Additionally, regarding other usb cables, you didn't mention what types of cables you used, so I'll throw in another thought. The cables that come with the Captivate don't work on some PCs (like my new iMac). Third-party, generic usb cables might not work, either (I tried some and got a whole lot of fail). The only cable that works for me is the one that came with my wife's Motorola phone. If you haven't tried one yet, I would recommend getting your hands on a Motorola cable and testing it out. You'll immediately notice the cable is much thicker. I don't know if that has anything to do with why it works when others don't, but there's something about that cable that others don't have.
Bad Phone?
Could it be the phone port is having issues?
I've had the same problem and it seems that the port on the Captivate is shot which may be your issue. it will always charge; but tends to cause a lot of profanity when trying to get a PC connection to transfer files or flash it. It will be seen, then immediately play the 'unplugged' sound from windows. I've sat there and had it play the tones of plugged in and un plugged over and over again just by tilting the phone from side to side. No matter what cables I use (tried several but they are all samsung due to the recessed port). If it establishes the connection; I have to be very still with it or it'll lose it. If it loses it; I get unknown device messages or not functioning messages on that port until I reboot the PC.
Trying to flash anything via ODIN takes a lot of patience.
Those same cables / USB ports are used on my wife's Focus without ever having a problem. I wrote it off as too much flashing / overclocking of my phone but am not sure.
hi i was having this issue as well. i solved it by:
1. download a good & stable miui rom, rename it to update.zip and place it into your sd card. i took the sd card out of the phone and used a adapter to connect the sd card to my PC since i can't access my sd card through the usb port.
2. put the sd card back into my phone, turn off my phone. press and hold volume up and down buttons, then press n hold the power button till the screen shows something.
3. select install from sd. wait until the installation finishes and select reboot the phone.
4. when you're in your new miui rom, try to connect your phone to the pc via usb port again.
this worked like charm for me.
about the miui rom, i suggest you to use the one from miuiandroid.com (the UK version)
after flashing the rom im able to connect via usb and use mass storage.
hope this helps
Also, when you uninstall drivers, don't forget to look in the program files for anything that may have been left behind and delete it.
From the description it sounds strongly like you are actually experiencing a port failure which is common on the Galaxy S devices. PM me if you need this repaired...
Only try another usb cable, i bricked my cappy with a bad contact cable on odin, unknown device too, new cable=i897 device on windows notifications
try and feedback!
strange, this only happened to my when i soft bricked my phone. try connecting it to your computer in download mode
I had this issue once before. Here is what I did which resolved the problem. I was using a windows 7 PC
1. Download the ADB kit and extract it to C drive.
2. Connect your mobile to the PC on USB port
3. Wait for the drivers to be installed automatically (it might give you a failed to install message)
4. Never mind that message. Open Device Manager
5. In Device Manager, if you expand the "Universal Serial Bus Controllers", you'll see a device that has yellow question mark against it. This is your phone and since drivers are not installed properly, it has the question mark.
6. Right click that device, and select "Update Driver".
7. IN the window that comes up, select "I'll select a driver".
8. Browse to the folder where you have extracted the ADB kit on C drive
9. Check include subfolders and click Next.
10. The drivers should be be installed and your device should be identified by the computer.
Let me know if it works for you.
So I installed eagle 2.8 and everything is running really smooth! The only thing that wont work is when I tried to connect the USB to my computer. The mount USB drive option pops up. When I turn it on from my phone, the drive doesn't show up on my computer. Please help.
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So I installed eagle 2.8 and everything is running really smooth! The only thing that wont work is when I tried to connect the USB to my computer. The mount USB drive option pops up. When I turn it on from my phone, the drive doesn't show up on my computer. Please help.
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i know this is a simple answer but may work. try rebooting your phone/ fix permissions in CWM and connecting again?
your computer's operating system is missing the drivers for your phone .
here is the link to download and install the necessary drivers for your phone .
http://www.lg.com/us/mobile-phones/...itedMobileDriver_S498MA22_WHQL_ML_Ver_2.2.exe
install the drivers and reboot your PC and then connect your phone. it will automatically install new device and you can connect your phone to the pc.
So in preparation to install V21D I had to uninstall everything and reinstall everything that included the USB drivers. Something went wrong.
Now when I plug my phone in:
Installs Drivers (Android Phone)
No Driver found
Computer doesnt detect anything
Phone doesnt detect being plugged into the computer (can still charge)
No USB storage
Help please
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So in preparation to install V21D I had to uninstall everything and reinstall everything that included the USB drivers. Something went wrong.
Now when I plug my phone in:
Installs Drivers (Android Phone)
No Driver found
Computer doesnt detect anything
Phone doesnt detect being plugged into the computer (can still charge)
No USB storage
Help please
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Try another port uninstall it in device manager give more info
What Is you running etc.
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I have fixed it by downloading the LG United Drivers through the Unbrick thread
Hey All
For some reason, my phone is no longer being recognized by my computer when I plug in the USB. I cannot mount the sd card, but the phone does charge (I don't even get the prompt to mount). I've tried several different ROMs and it's the same on all. I think it may have to do with formatting my sd card. Could I be missing the drivers? I tried installing ones I found online but haven't had any luck.
Any suggestions?
thanks
Nick
I don't know what OS you're using but go to your computer's device manager and see for missing drivers.
Or...
U don't know what ROM you are now but go to settings and look for Connect to PC
Then change the settings to mount as USB storage.
You may be missing USB drivers for your computer. I have a new USB 3.0 port on my laptop and without the proper driver, it wouldn't recognize anything
I had the same thing happen once & couldn't figure it out. The day before it was FINE. Once I reinstalled my drivers, it was up & running again. I'm STILL baffled as to what happened but I just blame anything I can't figure out on WINDOWS.
Can u mount it via recovery?
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Make sure you have "Apps and ADB" selected under /Settings/Development/Root Access. If your computer runs Linux, Google "51-android.rules". If you're on Windows, check your drivers.
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Have you tried connecting another phone or device using the same microUSB cable?
When it fails to get recognised there could only be the following possibilities:
1. Faulty phone USB port
2 faulty microUSB cable
3. You are connecting to a USB3 hub that doesn't have its drivers installed.
4. Faulty computer USB port.
To rule out 1&2 connect another phone/device using the same cable and then a different usb cable. If the second device gets recognised with the same usb cable then it should tell you the phones usb port is faulty. If the phone and the second device get recognised when you use a different cable then that should tell you the cable is faulty.
To rule out number 3 open device manager on your PC(right click on my computer and select manage, then go to device manager). Ensure that there is no "unknown device" or on the USB controllers submenu there are no entries with exclamation marks, or disabled. If there are any uninstall them then reinstall them, or enable the disabled ones. Restart the machine if needed. Then try reconnecting.
If all the above fails, try a different usb port. If it works then that confirms number 4. If the different port fails then it means your computer's usb controller hub is faulty.
Hope this helps.
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Also, try using a different memory card
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Working!
Thanks All.
I appreciate the awesome tips. I thought I would try plugging it into my wife's mac and it worked fine. I then hooked it back up to my PC and magically, it worked.
I'm using CM9 on a Windows 7 PC. No idea how it got working, but it works!
Nick