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Hi,
So I've been trying to get my NS to connect with my MBP. I'm not having any luck. When I connect the USB to my MBP nothing happens and on the NS I've read there should be a USB mode but it doesn't appear. I know its connecting because the NS does charge, but how do I go about transferring files?
Thanks

Works fine for me on my mbp. Plug in, and turn on USB storage through the pull down notification bar and you should see the drive on your desktop.
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I've tried that, but when its connected nothing appears on the notification bar on the NS. I don't even see anything mounted on MBP. I can tell its connected because its charging but I can't connect.

Do you guys think it could be the USB cable itself? It allows for charging but it won't detect the storage device.

Its a possibility. Are you using the supplied USB cable? Ive had problems connecting my ipods before due to faulty USB cables.
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I'm using a cable that I have for me LG phone. I bought the phone of Ebay, and never got the USB cable

Most likely USB cable.
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Okay so I tried the cable with my old phone, it would only charge. Then I put in the SD card and it went into storage mode and showed up on MBP.
This is not happening with my NS. So I doubt its the cable.
Any other suggestions?

Try using different port on the MBP?

I would still try another USB cable. Not all USB cables are made equal. You would be surprised. Borrow a friends. Otherwise try factory clearing or going back to stock on your device if that applies.
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sunakujira said:
Try using different port on the MBP?
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Tried that already, and multiple computers.
peeturr said:
I would still try another USB cable. Not all USB cables are made equal. You would be surprised. Borrow a friends. Otherwise try factory clearing or going back to stock on your device if that applies.
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I just bought an OEM cable from Ebay. Hopefully that will work. I also reset the phone, tried erasing USB mount no luck.
This isn't a big deal but I would really like to transfer some music from my iTunes.

[Q] USB Not Working =[

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.

Update to uclb3
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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
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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.

GoSooners345 said:
Update to uclb3
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How can he update if he can't get his phone to connect to PC?
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[Q] Cannot get pc to recognize skyrocket

So my girlfriends little brother gave me his skyrocket. He asked me to backup his pics, which I did with no problem. I then did a factory reset. After that, my computer does not recognize the phone! I've tried different cables, different computers. My girlfriend has the exact same phone, connects right away.
I even flashed it with a different rom and put ICS on it. No luck! I then proceeded to take it to a phone repair place, thinking it might be the actual usb port. They said they checked out the port, and it look fine. All solder joints were good, no bent pins.
The weird thing is, is that it connects on an average of 1/20 times! It charges perfectly too. The phone doesn't go in and out of charge mode if i wiggle the cable either. I'm kind of confused! Is there a file on the phone that tells the computer what it is when connected? If so, can I manually replace that file? WHAT DO I DO!

When you goto recovery mode can you goto mounts and say mount usb? and does the pc recognize it then?
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Kind of. We had trouble with it when flashing it. I personally didn't flash it. I watched my friend do it
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You could try installing the drivers again..

You mean on the computer? I did that. No luck. It does connect more often though WITH the drivers.

I had some problems with USB connectivity too. Using the cable that the Skyrocket came with solved my issues.
Have you tried any combination of restarting and reinstalling the drivers?
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Yes. I've tried multiple cables including the stock cable. Installing drivers, restarting both devices. I have definitely ruled out the cable, the PC ( PC's actually), and the physical USB port.
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I had similar issues, messed with phone for a bit and came up with this
System settings>more>USB utilites
Now I got a screen that says USB mass storage with a button that says Connect storage to PC. Tap Button.
A window will pop up asking to Turn off USB debugging (if on) Tap OK
Connect USB cable to storage (plug USB cord into PC).
You should now be at the USB Mass Storage screen, Tap button at bottom (Turn on USB storage)
I found this to be the way to turn on Mass Storage since I flashed ICS, I believe. Hope this helps you, it took me a little while to figure out.

ChillFactorz said:
I had similar issues, messed with phone for a bit and came up with this
System settings>more>USB utilites
Now I got a screen that says USB mass storage with a button that says Connect storage to PC. Tap Button.
A window will pop up asking to Turn off USB debugging (if on) Tap OK
Connect USB cable to storage (plug USB cord into PC).
You should now be at the USB Mass Storage screen, Tap button at bottom (Turn on USB storage)
I found this to be the way to turn on Mass Storage since I flashed ICS, I believe. Hope this helps you, it took me a little while to figure out.
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Of course, that's how it's always been except in a slightly different location on ICS

I've tried that also. Didn't work
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it basically sounds like the USB port on the phone is dead. Warranty that sucker

I took it to a repair shop. They said the port was perfectly fine!
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Not to mention that it was working perfectly before I did the factory restore
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how exactly did the repair shop test it?

try plugging it into another usb port on the same computer or try using a different computer. It could be the usb port on the PC itself.

gokartracer5 said:
try plugging it into another usb port on the same computer or try using a different computer. It could be the usb port on the PC itself.
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That's the first thing he tried, it's in the OP

yeah i've tried everything! The repair shop determined that the port was good by examining it under a scope and they also said they tried re-flowing the solder joints. They said they wanted to stay away from replacing the usb port because it was very difficult to replace, not to mention they didn't warranty the job!

Someone has to know the answer to this!
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if its still under warranty replace it, thats all u can do. No one else in this forum besides u can physically touch the phone, so if you've tried all suggestions thats all thats left

i have the same problem but mine is little different, when i power off the phone it keeps on going to download mode, i keep on restarting it and it goes back to download mode, i flash stock rom and it does the same, i flash ics rom and it keeps on doing the same can anyone help?

Phone not being seen by any PC

So this issue started a few days ago. Any time I plugged my phone in it would constantly connect and disconnect from the pc. I've tried multiple usb cables, ports, and the 3 PCs I have with the same result on each. Now when I plug it in, it is no longer being recognized by the PC, Odin, ADB, etc... It will charge but that is it.
I have a warranty replacement coming to me however I need to be able to get this one back to stock... Any suggestions?
Before anyone asks, NO it has never been wet, dropped, damaged in any way, set on fire, caught in a land slide, earthquake, what have you.. The phone itself functions perfectly fine. All drivers are up to date, none of my PCs configurations have changed. I have one I use specifically for app development and not even that one will see the phone.

I had the same problem. I used a different cable and it all worked better....now with that said it happened again so I flashed my phone back to stock and all was well.
Then went to flashing ROMS.
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Really check out the micro usb cable. A bad cable will just about always allow a device to charge, but data transfer is another story. If you really have tried a few micro USB cables, then it the problem relies elsewhere. Try restarting both phone and PC, and if neither works, sounds like you have a busted port on the Skyrocket.

Thank you both for your responses. I am a PC technician so I followed my usual troubleshooting steps to figure this out. I narrowed it down to either all of my cables are bad (not a chance) or the phone is just f**ked (likely). Ah well ill have to try to use another way to force the stock firmware and recovery on here. Lol
HTC = Hate The Consumer

I use my old Nokia OEM USB cable. Connects with the right number of pins on the USB connection end. I'd check your USB cables for # of pins . Skyrocket uses 5 I believe. Also that there is sufficient power to your USB ports. Aka avoid front USB ports which could only be 4 pin....
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When you plug the usb cable in, do you see the usb icon at the top left of your screen? I have to pull that window down to tell it to connect to pc, then confirm it again before mine connects. Mine doesn't auto connect on its own.
I see you've been a member for a few years so if its not connecting, that really sucks man. Hope you get it figured out.
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Your phone is a ghost.
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Not running the AOKP ROM are you? The R3 build had an issue with this, and all AOKP will disable USB to PC if you enable 'fast charge' under ROM Control...
Good luck :S

According to what I've been reading you can try using the *#7284# code and setting the USB portion from PDA to MODEM and then back to PDA and it would kickstart the connection. No dice for me though. Ive been through 7 different USB cables already.. I am not about to go and buy one just to keep playing with it my other phones connect just fine using the same cables. No, I am running the latest Sky ICS

USB problem

Recently I've not been able to sync my phone to my computer. Having to use the wife's phone as a vessel to put music on my SD card. Every time I plug my phone in to my USB for the computer it doesn't recognize the phone. The little screen on the phone that would normally come up asking you what you want to do (sync, charge, tether etc). No settings have been changed that I know of on the phone. It's set up to ask me what I want to do and the normal thing it initially does is charge. What would cause the problem? I'm wanting to try one of these ICS roms but can't yet. Currently rooted on newSENSE. Thanks guys.
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shiftmyevo4g said:
Recently I've not been able to sync my phone to my computer. Having to use the wife's phone as a vessel to put music on my SD card. Every time I plug my phone in to my USB for the computer it doesn't recognize the phone. The little screen on the phone that would normally come up asking you what you want to do (sync, charge, tether etc). No settings have been changed that I know of on the phone. It's set up to ask me what I want to do and the normal thing it initially does is charge. What would cause the problem? I'm wanting to try one of these ICS roms but can't yet. Currently rooted on newSENSE. Thanks guys.
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Do you have USB Debugging Checked ? Did it get Un-checked by mistake ? Have you checked and made sure that HTC Sync is up to date ( Latest Version ) ? You can try a different USB Cable. Inspect the one you have, make sure it's not damaged. Also is it a Genuine HTC USB Cable ? The Generic ones sometimes cause issues. One last thing, do you keep your Device in your Pocket. If you do, make sure the USB Port is clean. Inspect it make sure there is no debris in it. Like Lint, Dirt, or just random Crud. You can use Compressed Air to clean it out. You just have to be very careful. I usually use a ShopVac, and am very cautious.

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Do you have USB Debugging Checked ? Did it get Un-checked by mistake ? Have you checked and made sure that HTC Sync is up to date ( Latest Version ) ? You can try a different USB Cable. Inspect the one you have, make sure it's not damaged. Also is it a Genuine HTC USB Cable ? The Generic ones sometimes cause issues. One last thing, do you keep your Device in your Pocket. If you do, make sure the USB Port is clean. Inspect it make sure there is no debris in it. Like Lint, Dirt, or just random Crud. You can use Compressed Air to clean it out. You just have to be very careful. I usually use a ShopVac, and am very cautious.
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All this, plus try a different port on the computer and restart it. Sometimes my shift is picky about being connected
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Yes I made sure USB debugging is on. Haven't cleaned it in a while cause yes I do have it in my pocket. Will try that. But wouldn't it not charge if it was dirty?
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It would still most likely charge. Reason I say this is because I've run into this issue before myself . Turned out to be a combination of a Bad USB Cable, and a Dirty USB Port. Also like I mentioned earlier, make sure the USB Cable is good.

what he said
My original usb cable was bad out of the box. Couldnt connect to my pc but was charging. Sprint swapped and connected right up.

Hey I just noticed that your Siganture says your on an OG EVO 4G. Did you ever get this resolved? If not you not also want to make sure that your Charging Port isn't coming loose. That's a common problem with the OG EVO.