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Problems while charging

Is anyone else experiencing any problems while charging their sensation?
When I have it plugged in it seems to be very jumpy and doesn't recognize where I have touched on the screen. Example, it takes a few attempts to open the notification bar. Or I try to scroll through my home screens and it might bring up the customize menu etc etc
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It did this to me the first time I plugged it in after bringing it home. I did a factory reset while it was still plugged in and it was still happening. I was about to take it back but it worked fine after unplugging and haven't had the problem since. Does this happen every time you plug it in?
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I have not seen this problem with mine BUT I had the same problem with an old android phone (Behold 2--- HORRIBLE phone!) and it turned out to be a bad charger. I threw it out and got a new one. Problem solved. Have you explored more than one charger?

This usually happens if u use a non-stock charger, or if you connect too many devices to same power plug. Could this be the case?
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madwolf27 said:
I have not seen this problem with mine BUT I had the same problem with an old android phone (Behold 2--- HORRIBLE phone!) and it turned out to be a bad charger. I threw it out and got a new one. Problem solved. Have you explored more than one charger?
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Shu. said:
This usually happens if u use a non-stock charger, or if you connect too many devices to same power plug. Could this be the case?
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Interesting... It happened to me with the stock Sensation charger. I normally plug my charger into the outlet on the wall my bed is pushed up against so I was pissed at the shape of the charger. I have been using my MT3G charger ever since because it hugs the wall. Makes me wonder if its the Sensation charger that is bad instead of just a fluke...
Just plugged it into the stock charger and yes, the charger is the problem apparently. Thank you for helping me discover the solution (which should have been quite obvious to me since switching chargers fixed it..) #Facepalm

This happen to me yesterday. It was fine if charged through my pc. But using the stock wall changer it started going crazy. So needless to say I exchanged it now all is right.
Funny thing is it worked perfect when I got it . Just yesterday it just started going crazy. So between this and unresponsive screen issues I just had to exchange it.
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Scoop24 said:
This happen to me yesterday. It was fine if charged through my pc. But using the stock wall changer it started going crazy. So needless to say I exchanged it now all is right.
Funny thing is it worked perfect when I got it . Just yesterday it just started going crazy. So between this and unresponsive screen issues I just had to exchange it.
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Exchanged the charger or the whole phone?

mpjohns3 said:
Exchanged the charger or the whole phone?
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The whole phone.
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Shu. said:
This usually happens if u use a non-stock charger, or if you connect too many devices to same power plug. Could this be the case?
I think this could be the cause as it seems to be fine with the official charger.
I'm happy with this, at least it ain't me phone. Already sent one back.
Thanks for the replies y'all
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Stuck in car kit mode

My phone automatically launches locations and stays on speaker mode whenever I call or answer.
I've read up on this and it seems to be linked to after market chargers from looks of it.
Anyone have any tips or experienced same problem and been able to fix I really don't wanna have to revert everything to stock to get a new one and do it all over again.
If I installed a new female charge port on phone would that fix it ?
Anyone got any cheaper ideas to save me time and money
Plz and thank you
Edit* omg found answer in hd2 forum HTC sucksI wiggled the usb cord in the female charge port till it exited outta navigator and speaker phone went off what a ghetto phone hope it doesn't happen again I don't know if i can wiggle it right again lmao
Sounds like HTC did something wrong with there charge ports sad its been happening since hd2 now on this phone
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Possible hard brick...

Was running cm10 4.1.1 with butter from last month's build. Running great.... but then phone turned off while in idle one time and won't restart. Won't even bring to Samsung screen or when plugged into computer.. no download mode. No cwm boot as well. I've tried pulling the battery and even putting in my spare one.. no luck. However, sometimes when I do just try to power up normally my keys light up and give the vibration when touched. Which provides some hope
Never had a brick like this before, I believe it's a hard brick. I'm sure there's software to run... just not sure since no download mode.
Thanks
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Is there any possible solution? Would hate to give up on my infuse now
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Not sure if a jig (ebay or make one) would help. It might allow you to try and turn it on, kind of like a jump start.
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psal217050 said:
Not sure if a jig (ebay or make one) would help. It might allow you to try and turn it on, kind of like a jump start.
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So basically this little guy will allow me to access download mode? And from there I can use Odin to get back to stock.
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If it works, yes.
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psal217050 said:
If it works, yes.
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So I recently got my jig, didn't feel like sacrificing a cable. I'm sad to say that when plugged in (and yes it is plugged in correctly) there is no response from my phone. The download screen does not appear. Just remains blank.. I tried the same jig on my friend's gs2 for us cellular and worked there. Is my phone so messed up that the jig will not be recognized?
Also, the jig I ordered has been reported to work fine on the infuse.
I followed theses steps here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1922871
Samsung I997 Infuse 4G Unbrick / Fix Download Mode USB Dongle Jig
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Just got to ask. Was phone charging while you waited for the jig?
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Dr_Nacho said:
So I recently got my jig, didn't feel like sacrificing a cable. I'm sad to say that when plugged in (and yes it is plugged in correctly) there is no response from my phone. The download screen does not appear. Just remains blank.. I tried the same jig on my friend's gs2 for us cellular and worked there. Is my phone so messed up that the jig will not be recognized?
Also, the jig I ordered has been reported to work fine on the infuse.
I followed theses steps here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1922871
Samsung I997 Infuse 4G Unbrick / Fix Download Mode USB Dongle Jig
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If you had a decent battery (fully charged) and the jig works, and you can't force it into DL mode, there are 3 possibilities:
1. Hard bricked. - You need jtag rescue.
2. The phone's USB port is not working correctly. Broke or dirty. Open and clean.
3. Battery connection is not working. Clean the contacts. Some corrosion can occur.
Take your phone apart and check the boards and connections.

I think I have met my match with this g2x....

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?

SefEXE said:
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.
TwitchyEye said:
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.

blackbeasst said:
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?

TwitchyEye said:
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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xmagiicsx said:
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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xmagiicsx said:
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!
blackbeasst said:
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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Charging paused temperature too high

Okay I've seen people already posting about these issues, but nothing ever seems to be figured out. Either the thread dies, or the person swapped it out. Well I'm not able to do that. So here we go.
I spent $20 on an I727 Galaxy S2 Skyrocket. The phone did not come with anything, but I have an S4 charger, and a Note 3 charger. So I figured wth I'll be fine in that department.
Anyway. The phone will not charge. It says "Charging paused temperature too high". If the phone is off, and I try to charge it, it shows a caution sign next to the battery.
When I got it, it was running some version of ICS. I flashed JB, but the problem is still there. Needless to say the cache partition has been wiped, and I have done a couple factory resets. If I'm not mistaken, these guys shipped with gingerbread. So if someone thinks that will help, I'll try it, but I don't want to use that old system.
So I looked into other fixes. I saw that a possibility is the charging ic. Is that located in the usb part, or the actual mainboard? I'm not good with soldering so I may be out $20 if that's the case.
So what do you guys think?

Also gonna add this. Phone was not In use for around two hours. I feel like that is waaaay too hot.
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For comparison, here's my note 3 battery info. Running much cooler, and been in use muuuuuch longer.
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I wish someone had some input. anything, guys.
I called Samsung, and the device is out of warranty. So the repair cost is $70, in case anyone wants to take this route. I do not. They couldn't tell me what was wrong.

sireniankyle said:
I wish someone had some input. anything, guys.
I called Samsung, and the device is out of warranty. So the repair cost is $70, in case anyone wants to take this route. I do not. They couldn't tell me what was wrong.
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I'm guessing it's the battery. I'd try a different one if you can or buy one. They're not that expensive.
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jd1639 said:
I'm guessing it's the battery. I'd try a different one if you can or buy one. They're not that expensive.
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Thanks. I ordered one last night off Ebay (all the Amazon ones were in China). It's supposed to be here in 2 days.

Have you tried to charge it by using usb cable connected to a computer? I think it could be charger problem, both chargers for s4 and note 3 have higher output current。Try a different charger with lower output current eg 1A.
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airywl814 said:
Have you tried to charge it by using usb cable connected to a computer? I think it could be charger problem, both chargers for s4 and note 3 have higher output current。Try a different charger with lower output current eg 1A.
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The phone itself will limit the charging current, unless overriden via custom kernel, and since he's flashed a different rom I'd have to rule that out. Hopefully it's just a bad battery as that would be the cheapest fix...
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airywl814 said:
Have you tried to charge it by using usb cable connected to a computer? I think it could be charger problem, both chargers for s4 and note 3 have higher output current。Try a different charger with lower output current eg 1A.
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The phone itself will limit the charging current, unless overriden via custom kernel, and since he's flashed a different rom I'd have to rule that out. Hopefully it's just a bad battery as that would be the cheapest fix...
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I have tried using my desktop's usb port. Same thing. The only way I can get this thing to partially charge is by wrapping it in a cold pack. It gets that hot. Obviously I leave the battery out now for fear of a fire. Should have my replacement battery on Thursday.

Let me just add this really quick; just from the little bit that I have used this little guy, I think I may actually like it more than my note 3 (AT&T). It's just so easy to customize. With the Note 3, I'm so limited in what I can do.

Got the battery today. The problem still exists. What's next?
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Attaching a pic of the guts. Can someone point out the charging ic? Google isn't helping.
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Forgot the back.
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just a suggestion
1. open the phone as best as you can (remove battery and sim,memory cards)
2. use a q tip and rubbing alcohol and wipe everything you see, do it a few times
3. wait for 5 minutes, put phone back together
4. see if it works if not try step 5
5. remove all items again and put phone into 2 freezer (sandwich bags). I would suggest leave in there for 2 hours
6. remove from freezer and let sit for 30-60 minutes at room temp to warm up
now try charging
if that fails you can go extreme and freeze the phone remove and try charging it right away
let us know what happens
it was probably water damaged and shorted some of the circuits inside

Will try that out tomorrow. Thanks for the advice. I will let you know how it goes.
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sireniankyle said:
Will try that out tomorrow. Thanks for the advice. I will let you know how it goes.
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any luck?
I meant to open up the device as best as you can, try to get to the guts of it and wipe clean with rubbing alcohol.

droiduzr2 said:
any luck?
I meant to open up the device as best as you can, try to get to the guts of it and wipe clean with rubbing alcohol.
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Still planning on trying today, but life is getting in the way. I'll pull the mainboard and usb port completely, and rub em down. The screen is fine, so I see no reason to subject it to anything.
Edit: I also got a hold of a local repair shop, and all the guy said was "Hi, honestly it's not worth fixing, you are better off buying a new phone. since the value of S2s is pretty low." He obviously doesn't get that this is not my main driver, and I am doing this for the sake of knowledge and fun.

Okay. I did the alcohol thing, which made it able to charge while powered off. It used to not even do that. It's in the freezer now.
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Unfortunately the freezing method did not help. Also the moisture indicators show no signs of moisture in the phone.
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sireniankyle said:
Unfortunately the freezing method did not help. Also the moisture indicators show no signs of moisture in the phone.
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so it's charging, good
do you get the overheating problem?