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[Resolved] [HOW TO ROOT] Star GT-i9300

Hello,
i just bought a SAM S3 clone. See attachments for pics.
i think this is a STAR GT-i9300 (i bought it from an italian ebay store)
I want to get root permission to remove some preinstalled chinese apps. I just tried with Colonel Zap method (using SP FLash tool 3.1222) but i got always errors (under win7 and xp)
Phone specs:
MTK6577
Android 4 (but info settings says 4.1.1, see image)
512 RAM
4GM ROM
pls help me! Thanks in advance

frankiep87 said:
Hello,
i just bought a SAM S3 clone. See attachments for pics.
i think this is a STAR GT-i9300 (i bought it from an italian ebay store)
I want to get root permission to remove some preinstalled chinese apps. I just tried with Colonel Zap method (using SP FLash tool 3.1222) but i got always errors (under win7 and xp)
Phone specs:
MTK6577
Android 4 (but info settings says 4.1.1, see image)
512 RAM
4GM ROM
pls help me! Thanks in advance
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Hi, the Star gT-i9300 and the Tinji I9300 are the same. So you can take a look in this thread.
It seems that you have a driver problem. The message came up directly after connecting the phone ? Or ist the status bar increasing to 100% for one time befor this error appears ?
Installing the correct drivers in the correct way seems to be the main barrier, i wasn't able to get the flashtool run on 2 win7 pc's. XP worked fine from the beginning.
In the thread i mentioned above are also some driver hints, maybe that helps.

hardi75 said:
Hi, the Star gT-i9300 and the Tinji I9300 are the same. So you can take a look in this thread.
It seems that you have a driver problem. The message came up directly after connecting the phone ? Or ist the status bar increasing to 100% for one time befor this error appears ?
Installing the correct drivers in the correct way seems to be the main barrier, i wasn't able to get the flashtool run on 2 win7 pc's. XP worked fine from the beginning.
In the thread i mentioned above are also some driver hints, maybe that helps.
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so i run flashtool, load MT6577_Android_scatter_emmc.txt, change boot.img with yours one (root-boot.img, i take it in that thread), hit download (now appears an alert and i say "yes") and connect the device (from power off). Now i listen windows usb plug-in sound and flashtool starts to download (with a red bar)...when its at 100% i listen the windows usb plug-out sound and appears that errors...

frankiep87 said:
so i run flashtool, load MT6577_Android_scatter_emmc.txt, change boot.img with yours one (root-boot.img, i take it in that thread), hit download (now appears an alert and i say "yes") and connect the device (from power off). Now i listen windows usb plug-in sound and flashtool starts to download (with a red bar)...when its at 100% i listen the windows usb plug-out sound and appears that errors...
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The first part is like it should be, also the stop after the first 100% ist correct. You should find a message like 'connect USB cable' or something like that in the status bar of the flash-tool.
But after 2-3 seconds it must continue automaticly. Is windows showing a message 'new hardware found' after the first 100% are finished ?
If you connect the phone the first time windows should install a driver at this time.

frankiep87 said:
so i run flashtool, load MT6577_Android_scatter_emmc.txt, change boot.img with yours one (root-boot.img, i take it in that thread), hit download (now appears an alert and i say "yes") and connect the device (from power off). Now i listen windows usb plug-in sound and flashtool starts to download (with a red bar)...when its at 100% i listen the windows usb plug-out sound and appears that errors...
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**UPDATE**
do this under win7 instead under XP it appears before Flashtool starts to download

hardi75 said:
The first part is like it should be, also the stop after the first 100% ist correct. You should find a message like 'connect USB cable' or something like that in the status bar of the flash-tool.
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yes i see
hardi75 said:
But after 2-3 seconds it must continue automaticly. Is windows showing a message 'new hardware found' after the first 100% are finished ?
If you connect the phone the first time windows should install a driver at this time.
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this not happens...after "connect usb cable" i listen the usb plug-out sound and see that error...

frankiep87 said:
this not happens...after "connect usb cable" i listen the usb plug-out sound and see that error...
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You took the battery out for a second before you start to flash ? You have tested it with all available USB ports ?
If you hear the 'USB sound' but nothing happens maybe your USB port ist to 'weak' (just a guess). Maybe try it with a external powered USB-hub.
Also installing a different driver is worth a try.

hardi75 said:
You took the battery out for a second before you start to flash ? You have tested it with all available USB ports ?
If you hear the 'USB sound' but nothing happens maybe your USB port ist to 'weak' (just a guess). Maybe try it with a external powered USB-hub.
Also installing a different driver is worth a try.
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i just tried with an external usb hub (not powered) without results...i just tried several drivers too...can u give me the drivers u are used?

frankiep87 said:
i just tried with an external usb hub (not powered) without results...i just tried several drivers too...can u give me the drivers u are used?
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No, sorry. I don't know which drivers i had used. You can try to install PDAnet. This is an often found hint. PDAnet installs drivers automaticly.
Somebody also posted that he had success with this driver.
You disconnected USB cable and battery before starting to flash ?
Update : I started playing around with the flashtool on my Win7 PC where i also wasn't able to flsah anything. Reinstalled the driver and got the same error as you (first 100% ok, then stuck).
I changed the USB cable, used the original delivered with the phone. And all of a sudden it worked !
So maybe try another cable too.

FINALLY! rooted using this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
No preloader driver needed...just enable DEBUG mode to usb connection (on the phone) and connect the phone to pc (from power-on!). Launch the script!!
PS: connecting phone to pc, u have to install Android ADB device driver. Serach it on google!

frankiep87 said:
FINALLY! rooted using this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
No preloader driver needed...just enable DEBUG mode to usb connection (on the phone) and connect the phone to pc (from power-on!). Launch the script!!
PS: connecting phone to pc, u have to install Android ADB device driver. Serach it on google!
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Puoi mettere la procedura che hai eseguito?
con xp o windows 7?
Grazie
You can put the procedure that you performed?
with xp or windows 7?
thanks

hi dear friend,s
i have buy a S3 GT-I9300 MTK6577 mobile phone
now i want to root it and test a lot of method and software but finally could not.
the main problem is that when i conect my phone to computer the GOOGLE ADB DRIVER will install ,but when use some root software they show not find device.
another problem is that i have install some keyboard,but even i choice it in setting at last not change and still show the chinese one.
thanks if any body can help me.
best regards to all

frankiep87 said:
FINALLY! rooted using this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
No preloader driver needed...just enable DEBUG mode to usb connection (on the phone) and connect the phone to pc (from power-on!). Launch the script!!
PS: connecting phone to pc, u have to install Android ADB device driver. Serach it on google!
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Hello,
I have the HDC GALASY S3 PLUS and would like to root and keep the current version (4.1.1 - JB)
Which option did you use to root using that method?
I just downloaded the file and followed instructions, but only option 1 and 2 available
Device type:
1) Normal
2) Special (for example: Sony Tablet S, Medion Lifetab)
Thanks in advance.

Hi, i have the same phone as you but im on ICS instead of JB. anyone has a JB rom ?

Need Stock Rom

I want to flash stock rom 2.2.1 indian firmware back on my samsung galaxy fit as it is unable to connect to my computer and laptop...my mobile charges but no usb data connection(comp shows a message usb device not recognized) .....result of my little experiment( i suppose.. it is)....Since i am unable to connect ..how can i use odin???( used before when all was well)....
in xda forums i read about converting .tar file(of stock rom) in cwm flashable zip is possible through Android Kitchen,,,,but i dont want to take any risk by creating anything as i haven't created anything before....
PLEASE I AM ASKING FOR HELP ANY DEV/MEMBER WILLING TO guide or making a flashable zip...
I read threads on adb ,, terminal emulator ,,converting of .tar into .zip files,,, and i dont want to take any type of risk AND BY FLASHING STOCK ROM I WILL ABLE TO TAKE TO SAMSUNG SERVICE CENTER TO FIX USB DATA CONNECTION PROBLEM (they will charge me more if they see jellybean in galaxy fit for flashing stock rom)....
HHUGE THNX IN ADVANCE..:crying:

Did u use odin without booting into download mode!!!

MajinSaiyan4 said:
Did u use odin without booting into download mode!!!
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I used odin to flash 2.3.6 firmware in download mode and it installed successfully, i wanted my mobile to connect to external storage device(i.e. pen drive) so i made a cable myself and also attache charger power source to that cable(hoping it would work.e. mount & read pendrive) ..After that my mobile wouldn't cnnect to my comp or laptop via usb data cable....it would charge but a usb data connection was not possible .. And finally after trying various methods i think it now is a hardware malfunction(becoz of me) and it should be given to a service center..
Rest all is working fine i can flash diff roms , camera ,wifi all working now using pacman rom so i thought service center would charge me more if i gave my mobile as it is.. they could easily charge more for seeing other rom installed So i wanted stock rom flashable by CWM..
So anyone's help is appreciated.. thanks...

mni ANKIT said:
I used odin to flash 2.3.6 firmware in download mode and it installed successfully, i wanted my mobile to connect to external storage device(i.e. pen drive) so i made a cable myself and also attache charger power source to that cable(hoping it would work.e. mount & read pendrive) ..After that my mobile wouldn't cnnect to my comp or laptop via usb data cable....it would charge but a usb data connection was not possible .. And finally after trying various methods i think it now is a hardware malfunction(becoz of me) and it should be given to a service center..
Rest all is working fine i can flash diff roms , camera ,wifi all working now using pacman rom so i thought service center would charge me more if i gave my mobile as it is.. they could easily charge more for seeing other rom installed So i wanted stock rom flashable by CWM..
So anyone's help is appreciated.. thanks...
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what I understand from your posts is that your phone is perfectly fine but there is a problem with your pc and data cable.
Check with some other data cable,and re-install the samsung drivers for "device not recognized" error.
Use other usb port to check whether its a problem in your pc.

Harryhades said:
what I understand from your posts is that your phone is perfectly fine but there is a problem with your pc and data cable.
Check with some other data cable,and re-install the samsung drivers for "device not recognized" error.
Use other usb port to check whether its a problem in your pc.
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with samsung data cable i hv nokia and micromax data cable as well.. tested wiyh my friend's laptop.. didn't detect but charging was on...then removed samsung drivers,cleaned registry on windows 7,reboot then installed samsung usb driver 1.4.8..Then tries to connect , same problem(charging but no detection)... Opened settings-->Storage--->clicked menu---->USB computer connection click-->(three options MTP,PTP,Mass Storage) as soon as i click mass storage it force closes displaying message "unfortunately,settings has stopped."
What to do now??..

mni ANKIT said:
with samsung data cable i hv nokia and micromax data cable as well.. tested wiyh my friend's laptop.. didn't detect but charging was on...then removed samsung drivers,cleaned registry on windows 7,reboot then installed samsung usb driver 1.4.8..Then tries to connect , same problem(charging but no detection)... Opened settings-->Storage--->clicked menu---->USB computer connection click-->(three options MTP,PTP,Mass Storage) as soon as i click mass storage it force closes displaying message "unfortunately,settings has stopped."
What to do now??..
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i never saw any such option on any rom yet!
whenever you connect with usb to a PC you get USB connected notification..click on it and enable mass storage.
never saw MTP & PTP in usb connections.
Which rom are you using?
If its 4.+ then try this

Harryhades said:
i never saw any such option on any rom yet!
whenever you connect with usb to a PC you get USB connected notification..click on it and enable mass storage.
never saw MTP & PTP in usb connections.
Which rom are you using?
If its 4.+ then try this
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In Device Manager in Universal Serial Bus Controllers i uninstalled everything from ASMedia XHCi controllers to USB Root hub... all of them, then clicked scan for hardware changes then i connected my device to computer, then clicked the app USB mass storage for ics and JB ....on computer the elements(USb Root hub, etc.) reinstalled and there it detected my device as unknown device,,,,then for 5-10 sec a message flashed
something like this ,,...". I.I.I.I.I.I.I.I.I Ata mass storage " then it stopped showing not installed...
Using Pacman rom ..does have mtp,ptp,mass storage options..( when i tick any one of the three options it force closes)...
I googled over net on connectivity issue and will need sum time to format c drive and then try again...:fingers-crossed:

I wonder once in odin multi downloader i ticked the debug option only then i clicked delete driver option which may have caused the problem.......

Finally problem solved...replacing charging IC ( as the repairman said) solved comp connection problem then flashed stock rom....

[Discontinued][4 August 2013][Root][Unroot] XOLO Play T1000

Disclaimer:
This voids your warranty. I am not responsible if you brick your device.
Requirements:
Fully charged (above 50% just in case) phone.
Android USB Drivers
USB Debugging
MotoChopper - All credits to original poster here: http://www.droid-life.com/2013/04/0...r-hd-running-android-4-1-2-other-devices-too/
Links:
Android USB Drivers here: http://developer.android.com/sdk/win-usb.html
Motochopper here: http://www.mediafire.com/?f4lipgd1hh3jug2
People having trouble with above USB drivers, try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43981028
This is permanent root. Does not disappear after reboot.
Procedure:
Install all drivers.
Go to settings -> Developer options -> USB debugging, and tick the box next to it.
Connect phone to USB through computer.
You should see a notification saying USB debugging connected.
Extract the motochopper file and execute the file run.bat
If you see a popup on screen asking to grant permission, click grant. Device will automatically reboot.
After reboot, open the Super Su app and update binary.
If you need busybox updated, you have to manually update it.
Done! You are now rooted!
Unroot:
To unroot, open Supersu app and go to settings. Scroll down and click permanent unroot. After the app closes, reboot.
OR
Flash a stock ROM from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44264063
Alternate Method:
You can also check the official alternate root method here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44013163&postcount=1
This is official xolo root so there is a chance xolo will be informed of you rooting the phone but it is easy and very simple.
Updates:
21 July 2013: Added root method
28 July 2013: Added alternate root method
4 August 2013: Added links to stock ROM
Hit Thanks :good: if this thread is helpful.
Refer this link for commonly asked questions before posting your doubts.

Please also upload the stock ROM Backup using CWM

please upload stock rom cwm zip ...

At this time, we are still working on getting cwm. Anyone who can help are welcome. Pm me.
Sent from my XOLO Play using xda app-developers app

Unroot
simple way to unroot phone(get warranty back)
wikihow(dot)com/Unroot-Android

Hey guys should I buy this phone ?
I can help in create themes for this phone or icon packs and custom roms but please can anyone take care of CWM and ( optional cyanogenmod 10 ) because I don't have any knowledge of syncing source codes and linux things

oem driver
I couldn't find the right OEM driver for this device. From SDK i installed the Google USB driver and checked out ADB devices cmd from platform-tool folder.my device is not listed. So can u tell where to download the driver or how did u do it?? Help appreciated.

Google USB drivers are sufficient. Do u have USB debugging on?
Sent from my XOLO Play using Tapatalk 2

ibomcha said:
I couldn't find the right OEM driver for this device. From SDK i installed the Google USB driver and checked out ADB devices cmd from platform-tool folder.my device is not listed. So can u tell where to download the driver or how did u do it?? Help appreciated.
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deepaktom said:
Google USB drivers are sufficient. Do u have USB debugging on?
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Yup..USB debugging mode is on.still not recognised in device manager.did u modified the android_winusb.inf file inside driver folder..I'm using the latest sdk.I guess this device is not listed under Google ADP device list.is ur device got root access successfully? I'm stuck here.I cant establish the adb.how did u do it..n thanks for replying.

ibomcha said:
Yup..USB debugging mode is on.still not recognised in device manager.did u modified the android_winusb.inf file inside driver folder..I'm using the latest sdk.I guess this device is not listed under Google ADP device list.is ur device got root access successfully? I'm stuck here.I cant establish the adb.how did u do it..n thanks for replying.
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Use the 4.1 SDK. But not sure if that will help. You can try the following.
1.Retry another USB port. Before that Activate search for windows update for new devices.
Or
2.There is an universal android driver somewhere on the internet.
Or
3.try killing adb server using cmd
Sent from my XOLO Play using Tapatalk 2

i m using this device... i face restart some time after some deep sleep
are u face that problem??

Finally rooted. I got my driver using pdanet tether tool. it automatically installed the driver.thanks for motochopper exploid guide..got my titanium back ups for the games..cool

ibomcha said:
Finally rooted. I got my driver using pdanet tether tool. it automatically installed the driver.thanks for motochopper exploid guide..got my titanium back ups for the games..cool
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Provide links for the driver I'll add to first post.
Sent from my XOLO Play using Tapatalk 2

Wolf Eye said:
i m using this device... i face restart some time after some deep sleep
are u face that problem??
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No restarts at all. I'm facing signal issues and GPS weak signals. Not sure of its just me.
Sent from my XOLO Play using Tapatalk 2

deepaktom said:
No restarts at all. I'm facing signal issues and GPS weak signals. Not sure of its just me.
Sent from my XOLO Play using Tapatalk 2
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i already mail to flipkart for repalcemet and they are shipped new device and i waiting for same.
i m not facing signal issue till now but battry drain so fast.... :silly:

Wolf Eye said:
i already mail to flipkart for repalcemet and they are shipped new device and i waiting for same.
i m not facing signal issue till now but battry drain so fast.... :silly:
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Battery drains as it keeps connecting back to network after few secs on network drops. I've noticed.

Downloaded the file from pdanetDOTco .I can't post the link as I just joined and my total post count is less than 10. I will give quick summary of how I did it. I downloaded the file and installed in my PC.it ask to choose the device from a list.(chose'others')then connects my device in USB debugging mode.it detects the device and installs the driver automatically from internet.done. actually its a tethering software but most of the devs use this for installing device drivers.
I didn't found any issues from my device.just the battery doesn't last a day but that's OK coz I do play heavy graphics game continuously and browsing.

ibomcha said:
Downloaded the file from pdanetDOTco .I can't post the link as I just joined and my total post count is less than 10. I will give quick summary of how I did it. I downloaded the file and installed in my PC.it ask to choose the device from a list.(chose'others')then connects my device in USB debugging mode.it detects the device and installs the driver automatically from internet.done. actually its a tethering software but most of the devs use this for installing device drivers.
I didn't found any issues from my device.just the battery doesn't last a day but that's OK coz I do play heavy graphics game continuously and browsing.
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Are you on a 2g Network? or 3g?

Right now I'm in 2g network.

help needed.. very urgent

i need help guys.. aftr upgrading it seems that my laptop (running win8.1) cant transfer media files to my n5.. its showing charging after m connecting but not showing n5 as a drive..

Go to settings - storage - click on top right drop down - USB USB computer connection - make sure MTP is checked
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ya it is checked

I had a similar issue after rooting. A fresh wipe and rom install fixed the issue. Maybe start there?
I'm sorry. I just realized you might not be rooted. You may also try the factory images...

saikat_ace said:
i need help guys.. aftr upgrading it seems that my laptop (running win8.1) cant transfer media files to my n5.. its showing charging after m connecting but not showing n5 as a drive..
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My laptop has Win8.1U1 and it works fine. It's probably your drivers not registering correctly, download the USB driver off Google's site, remove your current one in Device Manager and install the new one.
Sent from my Nexus 5

Things I can think of
Reinstall Driver
Try another USB cable - sometimes the data pins might be damaged.
Try disabling the Anti Virus
Try another PC
Hope that helps.

Phone charging but not transferring files from PC.

Hello guys.
I am facing a little issue. When I connect my phone to pc, it only charges but does not show as an android device on the PC. I cannot transfer files from PC as it only gets charge.
The conventional solution is to go to settings, storage, and mount USB storage, but that doesn't work too.
I changes ROMs and kernels so its not related to that.
I even tried connecting it to many different PCs using both the original cable and different device cables.
I have a Micromax Canvas A116, rooted and custom ROMs installed.
Can't seem to find a solution to it.
Any help will be much appreciated.

techacker007 said:
Hello guys.
I am facing a little issue. When I connect my phone to pc, it only charges but does not show as an android device on the PC. I cannot transfer files from PC as it only gets charge.
The conventional solution is to go to settings, storage, and mount USB storage, but that doesn't work too.
I changes ROMs and kernels so its not related to that.
I even tried connecting it to many different PCs using both the original cable and different device cables.
I have a Micromax Canvas A116, rooted and custom ROMs installed.
Can't seem to find a solution to it.
Any help will be much appreciated.
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I know for for sure that the problem is from your USB mount settings. On my Samsung galaxy tab, I had this issue and you wont believe that disabling USB debugging (under settings > applications > development ) then setting USB connection to prompt (settings > wireless and networks > USB settings > ) fixed this. You could checkout this guide on how to fix an Android phone’s mass storage / SD card that won’t connect to PC using USB cord

Hovatek said:
I know for for sure that the problem is from your USB mount settings. On my Samsung galaxy tab, I had this issue and you wont believe that disabling USB debugging (under settings > applications > development ) then setting USB connection to prompt (settings > wireless and networks > USB settings > ) fixed this. You could checkout this guide on how to fix an Android phone’s mass storage / SD card that won’t connect to PC using USB cord
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Thanks a lot bro. I will try the suggestions mentioned and report back. Though contrary to that post, my phone doesn't even display a USB icon. Nothing. Just like its connected to a normal charger

Change Your USB Cable
techacker007 said:
Hello guys.
I am facing a little issue. When I connect my phone to pc, it only charges but does not show as an android device on the PC. I cannot transfer files from PC as it only gets charge.
The conventional solution is to go to settings, storage, and mount USB storage, but that doesn't work too.
I changes ROMs and kernels so its not related to that.
I even tried connecting it to many different PCs using both the original cable and different device cables.
I have a Micromax Canvas A116, rooted and custom ROMs installed.
Can't seem to find a solution to it.
Any help will be much appreciated.
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Change Your USB Cable

shah55555 said:
Change Your USB Cable
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shah55555 said:
Change Your USB Cable
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Already tried that like I said before. There is no problem with the cable. It works fine for charging and for other phones. I even tried different cable but same problem. Thanks for trying.