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Hello fellow G2X owners. Need some opinions from people with experience in tinkering with electronics.
My touch screen would lock up and would only become responsive after toggling the power button. Also, it would make random touches by itself while just sitting on the table. This made me suspect maybe a grounding issue. I was really praying that wasn't the issue because I bought this phone from eBay so I don't have a warrenty.
After doing a lot of Google searches I found iPhone users had similar problems in which they said the techs would clean and reseat the digitizer connector. I thought that would be my only hope of fixing this issue so after reading that, it reassured me this was something I could fix. I went ahead and broke the phone down and cleaned all the connectors since I had it open and then reseated them. This seems to have helped a lot but the issue is still persisting but thankfully on a much smaller scale. The screen still becomes unresponsive once in awhile and still makes random touches when the phone is just sitting on the table. Like I said, its not doing this nearly as much as it was, but I want to completely eliminate this issue.
Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks guys!
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Just send it to LG and not T-Mobile. U should have warranty
Could you explain a little more please. This phone was used so I would assume it had a limited warrenty from LG that has run out by now. Also, when I broke this phone down, I didn't find any seals that would show evidence of tampering with the device thus breaking any warrenty. Makes me wonder if this phone was been opened before.
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Has a one year warranty through LG and since the g2x hasn't yet been out for a year......
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I bought this phone new, and I can't find the seal anywhere either, don't worry.
Just wondering if u have any case on the phone? I found a little bug on the Trident aegis if unplug the USB rubbery port and replug it after about 10 secs the screen wont work but when u unplug it it works again. Its hard to explain but maybe ill make a video on it if everyone wants one
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Yes, I have that exact case your talking about. If that's really what's causing this, I'm surprised I haven't noticed. Even more surprised how a piece or rubber could do that. Strange though, I actually took the case off earlier before reading your post and haven't had a single issue in the past hour. I will do some testing of this theory.
Edit: after looking into it I releazied the rubber flap that covers the USB doesn't actually touch anything but the external housing. The audio jack cover however, actually sticks inside the jack port.
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Ok I thought it was just me. Take something metal and touch the rubber to discharge it. Works for me for like a 1 week.
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I, too, have been having this issue, as I posted in this thread: Link
and showed in this video:
Link
At first I thought it was a software issue due to the randomness of the occurrence, but now I'm pretty sure it's hardware as a firm push at the top section of the screen often helps, as does a firm whack, but only for a minute or 2, tops.
Pressing power always helps, but holding it doesn't. Taking apart the phone and reseating all the connectors (I wasn't sure which one the digitizer was though, so I didn't clean any) barely helped.
Input is always appreciated
I found that g2x touchscreen acts crazy when used with one of my usb cables.
Looks and acts like a touchscreen problem.
Could this be related to your issue?
Are you charging or connected to computer when it occurs?
androph said:
I found that g2x touchscreen acts crazy when used with one of my usb cables.
Looks and acts like a touchscreen problem.
Could this be related to your issue?
Are you charging or connected to computer when it occurs?
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Low quality USB chargers / cables can cause issues, but I've only ever encountered that on my Galaxy Spica, and my issue appears both when charging and when not.
Not sure about OP though; don't want to thread hijack, but the issue sounds similar.
Naw, it'll happen no matter what. Been 24 though now without that case and not a single problem. If it goes a week with no case and no issues, I'm gonna sign it off as the case being the culprit. Hate not having a case. Not having a case is what forced me into buying a new phone.
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Did u tty to trick I told u?
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Did u tty to trick I told u?
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What trick?
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Hold a metal screw on the rubber plug thing. I also rebooted surfing the process. This night be a gimmick but it worked for me. Try and tell us if it worked
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Naw haven't tried that yet. I'd rather just make sure its the case first, then I'll see about discharging any static built up in the case. I am currently in a very dry climate and would probably have to discharge it fairly often.
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Ok well I'm glad I'm not the only one. Shoulda posted this find but I didn't know if it was just a user mistake or not.
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Well after a week with the case on and a week with the case off, I can't really say it is the case. Its been well over a week since I've had any issues so I'm hoping that whatever it was has worked itself out.
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Well that's good it worked. Probably since u didn't use the case it didn't have any static stuff. Its hard to explain.
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I just received this phone from ebay today and am having the same exact problem, no case, I've had it for only a couple hours, any ideas?
so i've gotten my hands on a galaxy s3, which i'm super pumped about, but it had a bad charge port. seems to have been corroded with sweat (the woman ran with it in her shirt lol) so i cleaned it up hardcore with some rubbing alch etc, but i cannot get it to charge correctly anymore. basically, it might charge half a percent per every hour or so....like, something incredibly slow. last night i left it on from 8pm until 10am the next day, and it only went up about 26%.
when plugged into PC, the comp tells me unrecognized USB device, blah blah blah, can't install drivers..so clearly there's something up with the charge port. now i've found a replacement on ebay for only 5 bucks, which is awesome..however, i don't know what kind of task it would be to replace the charge port, as i've never done it before.
anyone have any experience, or have any better methods to clean out the current port? i've used a toothbrush with rubbing alch, and then a toothpick to fine clean it in there, and then i blow it out with compressed air after i let it sit a bit just to fully dry it out. again, it'll charge, but so horribly slow...and thing is, it even says AC charging, too.
here's a pic as an example:
Why wouldn't you just go to Verizon and get a replacement? or even a 14 day swap if you're in the 14 days?
lol bc it's not my phone..i bought it off a customer at my store since it was busted (she bought another one lol) and either way, we can't warranty it because she has two small cracks in the two corners..she's obviously dropped it within the 1 week she had it anyway.
What??? Jayochs! Sorry I don't have anything to contribute but there is a thread on here of a guy who disassembled a GS3 so maybe that will help you get an idea?
Here's the link to that thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29166420
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thanks man! ugh, that charge port looks horrible to have to replace.... i might screw the phone up.
jayochs said:
thanks man! ugh, that charge port looks horrible to have to replace.... i might screw the phone up.
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NP man. Maybe the OP of that thread may have some tips. Its worth a shot.
Good luck and see you around!
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that's IF i can get this thing repaired lol
so i got the charge port today finally....i also got an external battery charger and 2 aftermarket batteries in the mean time (problem is it takes like 10 hours to charge from 0 to 100%......crappy charger)
so now i have this tinyyy little USB port, and i've never really taken a phone apart before, especially doing soldering work on a PCB.
does anyone have any experience or anything replacing it on this phone yet? i'm scared to do it myself, but i absolutely need to fix this charge port so i can charge normally and root, etc
damn, nevermind...just read that you need a hot air soldering gun to do it, and i don't have one of those. i guess there's nothing left to do but just swap batteries in and out of it..no root for me
jayochs said:
damn, nevermind...just read that you need a hot air soldering gun to do it, and i don't have one of those. i guess there's nothing left to do but just swap batteries in and out of it..no root for me
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You could always take it to a pc repair shop. They'll probably charge you $20 to do it, especially if the phone is already taken apart.
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jayochs said:
damn, nevermind...just read that you need a hot air soldering gun to do it, and i don't have one of those. i guess there's nothing left to do but just swap batteries in and out of it..no root for me
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Stop being a baby. Sell the rezound and buy an S3! Aren't you in jersey? If so I have a guy just over the border in PA that could do the repair if you can get the parts.
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joebrady119 said:
Stop being a baby. Sell the rezound and buy an S3! Aren't you in jersey? If so I have a guy just over the border in PA that could do the repair if you can get the parts.
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lol why would i sell the rezound to get ANOTHER s3? i arleady have one just gotta fix the port. it's been active on my acct for like a week already lol i use it everyday, i just have 3 batteries to swap in/out
*sigh* you're here too? This is going to be the rezound forum all over again lol...
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I would gladly fix your charge port for a price. The main thing about diy is do not be afraid of breaking something, your s3 and other electronics are built sturdier than people think...... Think how hard people drop em and they still work. But don't just go taking on stuff, be careful just don't be afraid and renege where everything went and in what order. Its really simple. I've been working on phone hardware and xboxs, ps3s etc for a few years now..... I'm just not getting into the software stuff
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If you are really worried about doing the repair your self, and can't find someone to do it at a reasonable price......I would just do the palm stone wireless charging mod.
The needed parts are ten bucks on Amazon
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lol why would i sell the rezound to get ANOTHER s3? i arleady have one just gotta fix the port. it's been active on my acct for like a week already lol i use it everyday, i just have 3 batteries to swap in/out
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There is a guy in red bank
that replaces ports for like $60. He was going to repair my GS2 (my last phone) but I just bought a phone with a cracked screen and swapped the board instead. PM me if you would like his number but he advertises on craigslist.
awesome, thanks for the info! the only real reason i want this port working is so i can root, so that wireless charging method isn't really for me, but thanks for suggestions guys!
Charging port repair
So what is the guys ph # for repairs? or do you have a link to a DIY video so I can see it and adventure myself into it.??
Thank you kindly
Bill
FormulaLT1 said:
There is a guy in red bank
that replaces ports for like $60. He was going to repair my GS2 (my last phone) but I just bought a phone with a cracked screen and swapped the board instead. PM me if you would like his number but he advertises on craigslist.
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I plan to use this video to reference how to fix my gs3 should anything go wrong with my device in the future. I found this video on YouTube which explains disassembly and reassembly really well. Looks like the charging port is soldered to the main board.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo93EF7rVIw&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Vidurg said:
I plan to use this video to reference how to fix my gs3 should anything go wrong with my device in the future. I found this video on YouTube which explains disassembly and reassembly really well. Looks like the charging port is soldered to the main board.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo93EF7rVIw&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Charge ports four everything are soldered to the motherboard
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http://www.emirates247.com/business...-fire-as-uae-owner-sleeps-2013-07-09-1.513659
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Stories like this come up every time a new phone is released.
Could be defective units or defective users.
Abu Dhabi-based Sarah Shurrab, probably forced it into a 220.
Isolated incident.
Name says it all.
It happened to my ex-gf with her LG Optimus S a year or so ago. Caught fire, burned her bed all the way down to the mattress. She got real lucky that she woke up when it happened, it could have been very bad. A few android sites actually ran her story. Nothing ever came from it, of course. I had to fight with Sprint for weeks just to get them to replace her phone.
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http://www.emirates247.com/business...-fire-as-uae-owner-sleeps-2013-07-09-1.513659
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Mine stopped charging and got EXTREMELY hot. I called AT&T and they sent me a new one under warranty. Whether it would have burned up, I'm not sure but it was quite uncomfortable to the touch.
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Abu Dhabi-based Sarah Shurrab, probably forced it into a 220.
Isolated incident.
Name says it all.
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Its not hurtful to know. Now I wont keep my phone on my bed while its charging which I usually do instead of the nightstand right next to it. Now I know better and someone else may also.
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Happens with many electronics. I've seen bad AC Cords melt and laptop power jacks break and short and cause similar damage and smoke, as well as regular desktop power supplies. You will always get a few defects.
There was another story... can't find it saw it in the last day or two.. where a buy got burns on his leg from having his S4 in his pocket. I remember seeing things like this pop up way back in iPhone 3G days where it burned some guys jeans and stuff. Electronics are prone to having defects. There will always be a few. Expecting it and protecting or minimizing damage is the key.
That being said thats why I leave all my devices that I have charging over night on my nightstand next to my bed, away from anything else usually, so if anything does happen I'm right there and hopefully would be knocked out of my hibernation cycle and smell smoke. I will always unplug chargers if im going to be gone for more than 15-20 minutes as well.
I take these precautions before I had a very very close encounter with a cheap reading lamp over my bed once that decided to randomly spark for a few seconds and produce a small bit of smoke directly over my head a few years ago before tripping the circuit breaker while I fell asleep with the light on. (AC cord was red hot as well) Needless to say, I had a unpleasant awakening. Circuit breaker might have saved my life. Never want to have to wake up to something like that again.
I am definitely going to try to make that a habit as well.
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I probably know the answer to this but is there any way to return to stock while not having use of USB data?
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I think there's probably a small crowd of people that are looking for this ability. I've not heard of a solution to go back once you lose USB.
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I know of one but our device isn't supported but it's too use mobile Odin , I think I'm just gonna fix the port via replacing it but I don't have all the tools to do so, I need a small tip for my soldering iron
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Cheap fix
I may be the only one that gets this lucky, but I was having a lot of trouble with my usb port being seen by computer. It got to the point that I had to get the phone ad cable just right to charge. I decided last night I had to do something or replace phone. I powered down phone and squirted lighter fluid in the usb port,then took a toothpick and piece of rag and cleaned best I could. Phone is working great now. All of my cables are charging and being seen by computer.
I was at point of replacing phone anyway,so don't try if your not prepared for failure, but good luck and let me know if you have success with this.
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I may be the only one that gets this lucky, but I was having a lot of trouble with my usb port being seen by computer. It got to the point that I had to get the phone ad cable just right to charge. I decided last night I had to do something or replace phone. I powered down phone and squirted lighter fluid in the usb port,then took a toothpick and piece of rag and cleaned best I could. Phone is working great now. All of my cables are charging and being seen by computer.
I was at point of replacing phone anyway,so don't try if your not prepared for failure, but good luck and let me know if you have success with this.
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And so it happens.
I hooked up my phone and made a file transfer and then...usb stopped functioning.
I tried a whole bunch of stuff, thinking it was just the pc or the driver recognition..but no go. Even after pc wipe and reinstall OS and drivers. No luck.
The sad part is that I was on a rooted 2.3.6 but after a wipe, the stock sammy recovery replaced the cwm recovery.
No usb means no return.
I did try to use alcohol, wiped and scrubbed. I even opened the phone and try a few cleanings. Even disassembled
No luck.
I know this is available:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43451544&postcount=6
This seemed more fun though:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ao5T9_XcCrU
And this is what I have until I get this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-3-USB-C...e_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item20cdd2f5ec
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qkster said:
And so it happens.
I hooked up my phone and made a file transfer and then...usb stopped functioning.
I tried a whole bunch of stuff, thinking it was just the pc or the driver recognition..but no go. Even after pc wipe and reinstall OS and drivers. No luck.
The sad part is that I was on a rooted 2.3.6 but after a wipe, the stock sammy recovery replaced the cwm recovery.
No usb means no return.
I did try to use alcohol, wiped and scrubbed. I even opened the phone and try a few cleanings. Even disassembled
No luck.
I know this is available:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43451544&postcount=6
This seemed more fun though:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ao5T9_XcCrU
And this is what I have until I get this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-3-USB-C...e_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item20cdd2f5ec
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hey let me know how your repair goes, i dont have the tools to do it myself, or i would but if yours goes well, let me know i may ask you to do mine if thats alright with you?
so i just tried to go back to stock via flashing rom via recovery, and lets just say... that didnt go so well, i have no os recovery is borked ... kernel seems fine but no usb data so my infuse if ****ed until i can get the usb fixed
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And this is what I have until I get this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-3-USB-C...e_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item20cdd2f5ec
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If you don't want to spend $100+ on a Weller micro-solder setup or on the "professionals" take a look at this item... might fit the bill for the project.
http://www.amazon.com/Coopertools-S...78319450&sr=1-3&keywords=micro+soldering+iron
btw... what's that discoloration on the main circuit board shield? it almost looks like some kind of chemical corrosion took place .... just sayin'
Please keep us informed on how it goes. The naphtha which is a stronger cleaner than alcohol worked for a little while,but I'm starting to have a few cables not read again
Zen Arcade said:
If you don't want to spend $100+ on a Weller micro-solder setup or on the "professionals" take a look at this item... might fit the bill for the project.
http://www.amazon.com/Coopertools-S...78319450&sr=1-3&keywords=micro+soldering+iron
btw... what's that discoloration on the main circuit board shield? it almost looks like some kind of chemical corrosion took place .... just sayin'
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Ya know..come to think of it, I think that resembles water and chlorine dried up on a metallic surface of PCB board doesn't it? I'm still trying to figure out how that happened.
@deathblade:
I had on old solder iron I bought from Big Lots years ago for about $4-$5.
I filed the point down using a whetstone. You can use a file or just the rough surface like cement, brick, clay or just the bottom of a ceramic plate.
The one Zen suggested looks good.
Here is another inexpensive source:
http://www.harborfreight.com/30-watt-lightweight-soldering-iron-69060.html
Just take your time.
If you never done it before, open an old electronic part and practice.
I'm not an expert at this. I feel comfortable in sacrifice my phone for parts but I don't like the idea of messing up someone else's phone.
It's better if someone else messes up their phone though.
I did buy 10 of the usbs charging port. If it works and you guys need one, hit me up, I mail you one at cost and stamp. (~$1.70ea + stamp)
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Ya know..come to think of it, I think that resembles water and chlorine dried up on a metallic surface of PCB board doesn't it? I'm still trying to figure out how that happened.
@deathblade:
I had on old solder iron I bought from Big Lots years ago for about $4-$5.
I filed the point down using a whetstone. You can use a file or just the rough surface like cement, brick, clay or just the bottom of a ceramic plate.
The one Zen suggested looks good.
Here is another inexpensive source:
http://www.harborfreight.com/30-watt-lightweight-soldering-iron-69060.html
Just take your time.
If you never done it before, open an old electronic part and practice.
I'm not an expert at this. I feel comfortable in sacrifice my phone for parts but I don't like the idea of messing up someone else's phone.
It's better if someone else messes up their phone though.
I did buy 10 of the usbs charging port. If it works and you guys need one, hit me up, I mail you one at cost and stamp. (~$1.70ea + stamp)
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The, I understand where your coming from I do have some experience with soldering but not as much as I'd like I to however have plenty experience with replacing non soldered hardware, and do to past events I don't have any old devices to practice on, I might take you up on that offer for the part, though I wouldn't know how much the stamp would be, as I never mailed anything before, you wouldn't happen to also have any spare power buttons would you? Lol my Cappy's doesn't work, tried to reset the solder as I've heard that might help but instead it turned everything displayed on the screen blue for a while <<<weird lol
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deathblade said:
The, I understand where your coming from I do have some experience with soldering but not as much as I'd like I to however have plenty experience with replacing non soldered hardware, and do to past events I don't have any old devices to practice on, I might take you up on that offer for the part, though I wouldn't know how much the stamp would be, as I never mailed anything before, you wouldn't happen to also have any spare power buttons would you? Lol my Cappy's doesn't work, tried to reset the solder as I've heard that might help but instead it turned everything displayed on the screen blue for a while <<<weird lol
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us stamp is $.46 -first class - 1oz
I havent had any issue with the power button yet so i dont have any spare on hand.
i saw them on ebay though
http://www.ebay.com/itm/5x-POWER-SW...e_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item19e04d52f9
works out to be about $3/ea
i'll have the ports..you'll the buttons..we can trade.
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us stamp is $.46 -first class - 1oz
I havent had any issue with the power button yet so i dont have any spare on hand.
i saw them on ebay though
http://www.ebay.com/itm/5x-POWER-SW...e_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item19e04d52f9
works out to be about $3/ea
i'll have the ports..you'll the buttons..we can trade.
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Lol we shall be the peripheral supply
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I just found this http://www.multi-com.pl/index.php/en_US,details,id_pr,8831,menu_mode,categories.html sounds like it would really help
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I just found this http://www.multi-com.pl/index.php/en_US,details,id_pr,8831,menu_mode,categories.html sounds like it would really help
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yeah. I recalled that. but you need that board and the riff box and others. not feasible for one infuse unless you are planning a side line business of jtagging infuses.
for the cost of that setup, you could buy 2 working infuses or a later phone model
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Please keep us informed on how it goes. The naphtha which is a stronger cleaner than alcohol worked for a little while,but I'm starting to have a few cables not read again
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I had severed the 7 pins with an exacto blade.
de-soldered the points
cleaned up the points
socketed in the new port
seems to fit
soldered in the new port.
slightly sloppy but seated well
re-assembled.
no reading or charge
I think it's due to poor new pin/old pin contacts.
prolly could have used better equipments or techniques
I left the new port in place and prolly will just send it to the mobiletech guys
i have 9 brand new ports available.
Just an update guys...
I soldered the new port on. My first attempt. Kinda sloppy actually. I wasn't able to clean off the old materials very well as I had concern about over heating the board. I think having the correct materials, solders, flux, magnifiers, and heat shield cloth and such may help. My attempt did not work. I suspect I was not able to get the 7pins to touch or connect properly.
I sent mine to mobiletechvideo without the port.
It's about 10 days turn around. It came back working. I was not expecting it to boot up and was ready to flash it back to stock myself but it came back with the leaked GB KK4 firmware installed. Kinda odd I guess as most of the return to stock on XDA were either UCKE3, UCKJ4 or UCLB3.
Although when I have the Infuse on the data cord at an angle that stress the connection, the computer reports the device as unknown. I suspect it is not as good as factory ship but good enough for me to restore the phone to function.
I'll have to keep an eye on the connection for now.
Conclusion: it can be done..but better success if you have the proper equipment for micro welding.
Glad to hear it's working
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First, I bought this device the day it came out on ATT. I love it, but I do not know if is a malfunction of my phone or all of them are the same. When I try to connect the USB cable it gives me a really hard time cause is like if something is blocking the port. I have tried with different cables, but all of them give me the same result. I have to push really hard to get it connected and I think is something that should not happen, I want to know if you guys have the same problem or if this is something happening just to me. Thanks. :fingers-crossed:
When inserting your cord tilt it down after you first insert it. Takes a bit getting used too, but it's smoother that way. Mine does that as well.
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same issue with my (T-Mobile)
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First, I bought this device the day it came out on ATT. I love it, but I do not know if is a malfunction of my phone or all of them are the same. When I try to connect the USB cable it gives me a really hard time cause is like if something is blocking the port. I have tried with different cables, but all of them give me the same result. I have to push really hard to get it connected and I think is something that should not happen, I want to know if you guys have the same problem or if this is something happening just to me. Thanks. :fingers-crossed:
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I'm glad you posted this as I picked my last Wednesday from T-Mobile store. Everything works great on the phone , the only issue is plugging the charging cable in. I tried my other chargers as well but same with all of.them. trick is to tilt downward and it goes in. I don't know if I should exchange for a new one?
Same here. I don't think it's a big deal. Just gotta angle it a bit
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It's that way for everyone. Once you've done it a couple times, you'll start doing it without thinking.
Dustin.Dwayne said:
When inserting your cord tilt it down after you first insert it. Takes a bit getting used too, but it's smoother that way. Mine does that as well.
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It works, too bad I waited too long to ask because I have a couple of scratches now
wilberatilioa said:
It works, too bad I waited too long to ask because I have a couple of scratches now
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Yeah, same here. Though I have noticed that the micro USB connector on the stock cable features a couple of extra "hooks" that my other chargers don't have.
My old charger connector goes into the G3 a lot more effortlessly. However, when using that non-LG charger, the phone buzzes randomly for the first few minutes after being plugged in. Sounds like I'm getting a notification, but there's nothing showing. Bugged me to no end, so now I'm back to the new LG charger. I may try to just swap out the cable and see what happens.
joe23521 said:
Yeah, same here. Though I have noticed that the micro USB connector on the stock cable features a couple of extra "hooks" that my other chargers don't have.
My old charger connector goes into the G3 a lot more effortlessly. However, when using that non-LG charger, the phone buzzes randomly for the first few minutes after being plugged in. Sounds like I'm getting a notification, but there's nothing showing. Bugged me to no end, so now I'm back to the new LG charger. I may try to just swap out the cable and see what happens.
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Yeah there's something up with other Micro USB cables.. My car charger causes the phone to do this exact same thing.
Mine does the exact same thing. One thing I did notice is the charger seems to fit better and be more snug, making it less likely for charging issues to occur like the cord coming out. Im still getting used to the way to plug it in, but i like it a lot more. I constantly had the cord being loose or having to be in a certain position on my HTC One X+. Glad to know mine isnt the only one that way. :good:
Any new updates on this? My still needs to be tilted in order to get in. I don't think this will change?
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Sini-Siki said:
Any new updates on this? My still needs to be tilted in order to get in. I don't think this will change?
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Both of my G3s do this. I had a F400S (Korean model) and it was the same way. Its most likely how it was designed.
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Even i had the same problem. First i thought i got a phone with malfunctioned usb port, then i found that i have to use a different angle to push the cable in.
it makes it more secure, you're less likely to break it this way... it's not a bad thing
my new tMobile G3 is doing the same freak'n thing.
the phone itself is [email protected]$$ but the port is def. a manufacturer defect.
I don't know where every one is getting this, "more secure" b.s.
It's not more secure and it may very well snap that small extension in half after some time if we're not careful enough.
1miracle2 said:
my new tMobile G3 is doing the same freak'n thing.
the phone itself is [email protected]$$ but the port is def. a manufacturer defect.
I don't know where every one is getting this, "more secure" b.s.
It's not more secure and it may very well snap that small extension in half after some time if we're not careful enough.
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I think the idea is to give the port a little more flex. there are a lot of returns on phones is the usb port coming loose, and causing improper charging, i think it was an attempt to fix a problem... and your right only time will tell if its worthy fix or just BS... lol
Glad that I found this dedicated thread
I think the fix is way worse than the problem? Now I have to teach my wife.
thank you sharing your experiences
I got a D851 (G3 T-Mobile model) from ebay. I kept thinking it's the cable I used. I don't have this issue on other devices.
I am so glad you sharing all the info here. I was thinking about exchanging it after trying different cables and all does the same.
Thank you guys sharing your experiences here. :good: :highfive: :victory:
Best, J