Can anyone help me my t-mobile sidekick 4g wont turn on. My laptop computer cant find my phone when i hook it up to the usb. Any ideas how to fix this problem.
Does the charging light come on when you plug it in? Have you tried a different battery?
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hesster said:
does the charging light come on when you plug it in? Have you tried a different battery?
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nothing happens when i try to charging the phone not even when i hook it up to my computer. I also tried a different battery.
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anyone else have this problem?
I have the latest HTC Driver.
When I first got my phone it was perfectly normal until I rooted my phone. I would have to try plugging and unplugging the Stock HTC USB multiple times for my computer to recognize my phone. It is getting pretty annoying. I was wondering if anyone else has this problem as well. (doesnt matter which ROM I use, problem continues.)
P00t said:
anyone else have this problem?
I have the latest HTC Driver.
When I first got my phone it was perfectly normal until I rooted my phone. I would have to try plugging and unplugging the Stock HTC USB multiple times for my computer to recognize my phone. It is getting pretty annoying. I was wondering if anyone else has this problem as well. (doesnt matter which ROM I use, problem continues.)
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You sure it's not the cable ?
Or, perhaps the usb port connector on the phone, or the one you're trying to plug into could have loose/damaged contacts?
Obviously, somethings changed or different. Try to replicate as many of the conditions that you had when it did work, as you can.
Scott_S said:
You sure it's not the cable ?
Or, perhaps the usb port connector on the phone, or the one you're trying to plug into could have loose/damaged contacts?
Obviously, somethings changed or different. Try to replicate as many of the conditions that you had when it did work, as you can.
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i have three HTC phone charger. 2 of them are in perfect condition, brand new, and they both still give me the same problem. maybe, something is wrong with my phone inside?
P00t said:
i have three HTC phone charger. 2 of them are in perfect condition, brand new, and they both still give me the same problem. maybe, something is wrong with my phone inside?
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I'm talking about the cable itself, and maybe that's what you are talking about when you say "htc phone charger."
As far as "something wrong with your phone inside," you perhaps are missing or not understanding what I'm referring to.
Look at your phone up close at the part where you plug it in. Real close. You should see 4 little metal strips... Contacts. I was trying to suggest for you to check if there was a physical issue, loose, bent connector on the cable or on that part of the phone.
Or, on the connector of the port on the computer you were trying to connect it to.
The fact that you have to do it several times for it to recognize, but that it at least DOES eventually recognize it, made me suspect it's something intermittent, like a bad/loose connector, or a cable that has one of the wires inside it broken.
I don't know what other than something having to do with the usb connector on the phone, possibly where it's soldered to the PCB, that would cause it to intermittently give you problems.
This has been happening ever since I flashed my phone a second time. First time was from stock to MIUI (USB worked with MIUI), but when I flashed it to I think GB it just stopped working. Whenever I plug it into my computer, all it does is charge my phone... I tried multiple USB ports, none of them work, all of them just charge my phone... Help?
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I just restored my phone, I'm on Firmware 2.3.6; Build#: GINGERBREAD.UCKJ4
Try changing cable?
diablo009 said:
Try changing cable?
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I used my friend's cable when I was at his house today. It didn't work T_T.
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same thing pretty much, but with a stock rom.
about a week ago my phone would not charge from an outlet very well, it was like i didnt even have it plugged in, it's gotten worse since then...
when i was able to get it to charge from a wall outlet it would go into usb mode, and that was if i was lucky.
now it wont even charge from a wall outlet and i have to charge it from my computer.
i would try to update my phone to the new 2.3 version but my computer wont recognize my phone, i keep getting an error message saying "One of the usb devices attached to this computer has malfunctioned, and windows does not recognize it."
i've tried to put it in kies mode and debugging mode and the rest of the modes allowed but still nothing.
i did a factory reset and it still does the same thing(and i lost EVERTHING on my phone but my contacts)
any ideas??
devinwithaninfuse said:
same thing pretty much, but with a stock rom.
about a week ago my phone would not charge from an outlet very well, it was like i didnt even have it plugged in, it's gotten worse since then...
when i was able to get it to charge from a wall outlet it would go into usb mode, and that was if i was lucky.
now it wont even charge from a wall outlet and i have to charge it from my computer.
i would try to update my phone to the new 2.3 version but my computer wont recognize my phone, i keep getting an error message saying "One of the usb devices attached to this computer has malfunctioned, and windows does not recognize it."
i've tried to put it in kies mode and debugging mode and the rest of the modes allowed but still nothing.
i did a factory reset and it still does the same thing(and i lost EVERTHING on my phone but my contacts)
any ideas??
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I have the exact same problem. I have tried installing Kiesmini, the samsung usb drivers directly and tried on mac and pc with different cables.
The cables function normally with blackberry's and samsung galaxy ace but the infuse refuses is not recognized by the pc. also the phone does not recognize that it is connected which usually shows a prompt for USB.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
P.S. I am on 2.2.1 stock Froyo and I am unable to root because of not having connectivity to usb through the computer for Superoneclick to recognize. Also, i tried z4root several times to no avail.
Dear friends this is an hardware problem thare is an ic that need to rebold and all work fine i have phone with same problem tje phone die after flash wrong firmware after resuraction with riff box he start to go to download mode but thare start a new problem the pc not see the phone and phone not charge the charging socket seems perfect no problem at all the only sollution is to rebold charge ic
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patsan23 said:
Dear friends this is an hardware problem thare is an ic that need to rebold and all work fine i have phone with same problem tje phone die after flash wrong firmware after resuraction with riff box he start to go to download mode but thare start a new problem the pc not see the phone and phone not charge the charging socket seems perfect no problem at all the only sollution is to rebold charge ic
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Um.
What...
is...
the hell?
I don't even...
Anyone understand this?
Hardware engineer will sure get it.
patsan23 said:
Dear friends this is an hardware problem thare is an ic that need to rebold and all work fine i have phone with same problem tje phone die after flash wrong firmware after resuraction with riff box he start to go to download mode but thare start a new problem the pc not see the phone and phone not charge the charging socket seems perfect no problem at all the only sollution is to rebold charge ic
Sent from my GT-I9100T using XDA
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were you not able to connect your usb to charge or transfer data prior to this? also, what exactly needs to be done can you please explain.
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How can he update if he can't get his phone to connect to PC?
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My Sidekick 4G is able to detect the charger (when charger is connected, the red light is on), but it does not charge the battery.
I have tried
-using a few different chargers
-plugging the phone to the computer
Can you help identify the problem for me please? Could the problem be the charging port or the battery? The only way I am able to use my phone is by using an external battery charger.
Thank you
It sounds like either you have usb cable issue or a usb port issue. I had a simular problem with my wife's computer to find out the port wasn't powered. Switched usb port and haven't had an issue since.
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If the information I see is correct, you have a hardware problem: the USB port is the most likely suspect.
It's probably time for a new phone.
i did try different usb cables(3 different ones to be exact) and different usb ports
i even tried on a different computer
thanks for the reply guys
Try a different battery. If this doesn't work either, try a different phone.
Yeah, i bought a battery online 2 days ago. I am waiting it to arrive in the mail. Thanks
I have just come back from a 2 week journey and my phone no longer is recognized by my pc.
I've uninstalled the USB drivers and reinstalled.
I've tried on multiple USB ports
I've tried multiple cables
I've tried multiple PC's
And of course I've rebooted everything multiple times.
I am on CleanRom 6.0R2
During the trip the the car charger cable got a yank while attached to the phone and ruined the connector on the charger. I replaced the charger with no issues. The phone will charge fine with usb cable attached to my PC. Is there any chance the usb connector on the phone got damaged? Anything else to try?
Thanks for your help.
michael* said:
I have just come back from a 2 week journey and my phone no longer is recognized by my pc.
I've uninstalled the USB drivers and reinstalled.
I've tried on multiple USB ports
I've tried multiple cables
I've tried multiple PC's
And of course I've rebooted everything multiple times.
I am on CleanRom 6.0R2
During the trip the the car charger cable got a yank while attached to the phone and ruined the connector on the charger. I replaced the charger with no issues. The phone will charge fine with usb cable attached to my PC. Is there any chance the usb connector on the phone got damaged? Anything else to try?
Thanks for your help.
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It is possible it is damaged. Only other thing I know is to hook to USB then boot into download mode while it is connected. Had to do on Win 8 couple of times. It will try to refresh drivers from phone side.
prdog1 said:
It is possible it is damaged. Only other thing I know is to hook to USB then boot into download mode while it is connected. Had to do on Win 8 couple of times. It will try to refresh drivers from phone side.
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I know it is a silly question, but I never used Odin to root to begin with, so I've never been in download mode. I know to use Volume Down + Home + Power button to get into download mode. But what will happen after this without Odin on the PC?
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I know it is a silly question, but I never used Odin to root to begin with, so I've never been in download mode. I know to use Volume Down + Home + Power button to get into download mode. But what will happen after this without Odin on the PC?
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Nothing. But it may try to load drivers to pc. I have got my usb ports to work doing that on Win 8. Phone has drivers also but that is how you force it to push to PC. Make sure usb debugging is on also before going to download mode. Worth a shot.
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Nothing. But it may try to load drivers to pc. I have got my usb ports to work doing that on Win 8. Phone has drivers also but that is how you force it to push to PC. Make sure usb debugging is on also before going to download mode. Worth a shot.
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So when it says "Downloading... Do not turn off Target!!"
What am I waiting for? When and how do I reboot?
michael* said:
So when it says "Downloading... Do not turn off Target!!"
What am I waiting for? When and how do I reboot?
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It's already done what it gonna do if anything. Hold down power button for about 20 seconds it should reboot. If not pull batter and then reboot.
prdog1 said:
It's already done what it gonna do if anything. Hold down power button for about 20 seconds it should reboot. If not pull batter and then reboot.
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Wow. That actually worked - PC recognizes the phone now. I must admit that I was very skeptical - but desperate to try anything. Thanks a million.
michael* said:
Wow. That actually worked - PC recognizes the phone now. I must admit that I was very skeptical - but desperate to try anything. Thanks a million.
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No problem. It does sound iffy but it does work. :laugh:
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It's already done what it gonna do if anything. Hold down power button for about 20 seconds it should reboot. If not pull batter and then reboot.
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I was having the same issue. My PC just stopped recognizing my phone. So I just tried this, and no luck. Now what?
cmegalodon said:
I was having the same issue. My PC just stopped recognizing my phone. So I just tried this, and no luck. Now what?
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His ended up being a bad cable. Would only charge.
prdog1 said:
His ended up being a bad cable. Would only charge.
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geez. how would a cable just go bad? i switched mine out, and viola!
cmegalodon said:
geez. how would a cable just go bad? i switched mine out, and viola!
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HaHa. This different thread. Don't know how this one was fixed but dog bit last one. Probably got bent and broke a wire inside. :laugh:
You could always try to mount usb via recovery to make sure as well.
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Try something like moborobo... Its a application for PC.. It solved mine
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I have a gt p3113 when I plug the charger into the wall an x comes over the battery. I can't update or flash anything because when I plug it into my computer it makes the sound that its connected but nothing else no driver installs or anything. I tried kies and it did not pick it up either. I booted it into download mode and plugged it into the computer and still nothing. I really need some advice
Does it still charge?
Sounds like a bad cable or possibly loose connector on the tablet, like all pins aren't connecting.