I've had my S3 for a while, rooted & was running KOPA. Decided for a change so I loaded up CM10 . In the process I realized that no computer will recognize my S3. My phone will charge from a USB port, but it won't even give me a unrecognized hardware message. It's like nothing is hooked up. I've tried it on 3 different computers, two with USB drivers installed, one without. Also on two different USB cables. I'm worried I that some how damaged the data connection on my phone. The problem is, I cant even factory default it via Oden without a operating USB cable. Very aggravating. Any thoughts?
Try to turn off debugging
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Do you have fast charge enabled?
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Same thing happened to me(several times)..restarted my computer then it worked
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Samsung made horrible USB Drivers for this device.
Try one of the following:
1. Remove the USB Cable from both the Computer and The device
2. Plug it in to a different port
1. Uninstall the drivers for SAMSUNG USB MOBILE DEVICES (or something similar) in the control panel
2. Plug in the device and wait for generic MTP drivers to install
1. Use the Camera Mode on the MTP options in the Notification Bar
2. Plug in device to computer; however if transfering ZIPS, it may fail so you'll have to resort to the other steps.
Good luck!
- Rebooting the device and computer can also fix it.
- And these fixes ARE NOT permanent.
I have had good luck with the Xperia x8 drivers. Been using them for weeks.
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- USB debugging is off
- Tried restarting
- Tried uninstalling / re-installing drivers. Also tried uninstalling and plugging it in without the drivers to see if it would recognize the device
- Fast charge is not option in CM10 as far as I can tell
- Tried every USB port in ever computer I have available to me. plus 2 different USB cables.
I've had this happen frequently recently. What I noticed fixes it is booting into Downloader mode (hold down Home + Volume Down while turning the device on). Once in Download mode, press and hold the power button for 10 seconds or so and the device should restart. USB connected fine afterward.
Problem solved. Looks like it is a Hardware issue. Tried one more USB cable. Figured out that if I wiggle the cable and push it as far right as it can go I get a connection. I've never liked how loose the USB port is & think it is part of the reason it is now damaged. I will be getting a touch stone to preserve the connection as long as I can. Thanks a lot for all the help.
Hello everyone.
I am having issues with my Note being detected by my PC, I have installed Kies 3 and when the Note is connected the connection process starts but fails ( I tried using camera mode instead of MTP and Kies says It must be MTP so something is connecting), Also the device is detected in the device manager of the PC and the Note itself says its connected by USB 3.0.
I have updated, un-installed re-installed, all the drivers and Kies. I have also used a standar USB 2 cable and most of the ports on my PC.
Does anyone know what's going on? could it be a USB 3 issue with Windows?
Any help would be appreciated.
Cheers
Gav
I've been having consistent issues connecting with the tablet through adb, on both linux (2 separate installs), and windows 8.1. Sometimes it just will not detect it. It gets detected as mtp storage fine, but adb devices returns nothing. Ill triple check all the relevant settings, make sure the computer has been authorized by the tablet etc. It will literally work just fine, and then 10 minutes later without even disconnecting the cable to using the tablet, it will no longer be detectable by adb.
I'm hoping it's just bugs in the release firmware that haven't been ironed out yet, and will disappear with future upgrades or with the flashing of a custom rom.
I've also had it refuse to charge through my laptops USB ports, even the special "faster charging" port.
It turns out my issue was the unit itself I took it back to JB-HiFi and the staff checked it out and it wouldn't connect to any of their PCs, we tried the Demo unit and it worked fine, So i exchanged it and it works perfectly..
Thanks for your reply though
Cheers
Gav
Hello all. I have a problem that is not unique, but I cannot for the life of me seem to fix it.
My S6 will not stay connected to my PC so I can transfer files, use Kies, SmartSwitch, or anything. Sometimes I hear the Windows notification that it's plugged in, but even when I do, it goes back and forth between being recognized and not. Most of the time it doesn't even show up in Device Manager.
I'm currently running Windows 10, but it did the same thing on Windows 8.1.
I have downloaded the Samsung USB drivers as well as allowed Kies and SmartSwitch to install them.
Thinking my Windows 10 being upgraded from 8.1 without a full wipe carried over whatever problem was in 8.1, I did a full wipe of my PC and reloaded Windows 10 clean. That also didn't help. Note: when I first installed Windows 10 clean, my PC didn't recognize my phone at all. It just acted like a charger. After I installed the Samsung USB drivers, it started making the 'connecting' and 'disconnecting' sounds. Also, the most I got Windows to recognize my phone was for about 5 seconds, and that was right after turning off USB debugging. But with it on or off, it still won't stay connected.
And yes, I've made sure (when the phone has connected for a second or two) that it was on MTP. But... I've tried the camera mode as well.
This makes it not only impossible to move files easily between my phone and PC, but also to use Odin.
I've read many posts where people have this problem, but everyone just tells them to go download the Samsung USB driver, and after having done so three different ways, I can say it doesn't work for me.
Anyone who could solve this for me... well... I'd be willing to donate a bit of money to the cause of your choosing, including yourself.
No one else has experienced this or is willing to shed some light on this?
When I had that issue with my nexus 7 I switched out the USB cable for a different one. Seems to have improved.
wvcadle said:
Hello all. I have a problem that is not unique, but I cannot for the life of me seem to fix it.
My S6 will not stay connected to my PC so I can transfer files, use Kies, SmartSwitch, or anything. Sometimes I hear the Windows notification that it's plugged in, but even when I do, it goes back and forth between being recognized and not. Most of the time it doesn't even show up in Device Manager.
I'm currently running Windows 10, but it did the same thing on Windows 8.1.
I have downloaded the Samsung USB drivers as well as allowed Kies and SmartSwitch to install them.
Thinking my Windows 10 being upgraded from 8.1 without a full wipe carried over whatever problem was in 8.1, I did a full wipe of my PC and reloaded Windows 10 clean. That also didn't help. Note: when I first installed Windows 10 clean, my PC didn't recognize my phone at all. It just acted like a charger. After I installed the Samsung USB drivers, it started making the 'connecting' and 'disconnecting' sounds. Also, the most I got Windows to recognize my phone was for about 5 seconds, and that was right after turning off USB debugging. But with it on or off, it still won't stay connected.
And yes, I've made sure (when the phone has connected for a second or two) that it was on MTP. But... I've tried the camera mode as well.
This makes it not only impossible to move files easily between my phone and PC, but also to use Odin.
I've read many posts where people have this problem, but everyone just tells them to go download the Samsung USB driver, and after having done so three different ways, I can say it doesn't work for me.
Anyone who could solve this for me... well... I'd be willing to donate a bit of money to the cause of your choosing, including yourself.
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Try downgrading to windows 7. Before you connect your phone to the computer install necessary drivers, samsung driver and kies. Use USB 3.0.
SBColasito said:
Try downgrading to windows 7. Before you connect your phone to the computer install necessary drivers, samsung driver and kies. Use USB 3.0.
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Yeah, I'm definitely not going to downgrade to Win7. That would be 2 Windows versions ago for me. I've installed every driver available, from Samsung's (with and without Kies) to Google's universal Android USB drivers, and none have worked. I've also tried USB 3.0 and 2.0 ports (I have both on my laptop).
wvcadle said:
Yeah, I'm definitely not going to downgrade to Win7. That would be 2 Windows versions ago for me. I've installed every driver available, from Samsung's (with and without Kies) to Google's universal Android USB drivers, and none have worked. I've also tried USB 3.0 and 2.0 ports (I have both on my laptop).
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Install kies. My computer didnt recognize my phone until I installed kies including every feature on kies.
SBColasito said:
Install kies. My computer didnt recognize my phone until I installed kies including every feature on kies.
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Are you reading my posts? I stated in both that I've installed Kies and still couldn't get it to stay connected.
wvcadle said:
Hello all. I have a problem that is not unique, but I cannot for the life of me seem to fix it.
My S6 will not stay connected to my PC so I can transfer files, use Kies, SmartSwitch, or anything. Sometimes I hear the Windows notification that it's plugged in, but even when I do, it goes back and forth between being recognized and not. Most of the time it doesn't even show up in Device Manager.
I'm currently running Windows 10, but it did the same thing on Windows 8.1.
I have downloaded the Samsung USB drivers as well as allowed Kies and SmartSwitch to install them.
Thinking my Windows 10 being upgraded from 8.1 without a full wipe carried over whatever problem was in 8.1, I did a full wipe of my PC and reloaded Windows 10 clean. That also didn't help. Note: when I first installed Windows 10 clean, my PC didn't recognize my phone at all. It just acted like a charger. After I installed the Samsung USB drivers, it started making the 'connecting' and 'disconnecting' sounds. Also, the most I got Windows to recognize my phone was for about 5 seconds, and that was right after turning off USB debugging. But with it on or off, it still won't stay connected.
And yes, I've made sure (when the phone has connected for a second or two) that it was on MTP. But... I've tried the camera mode as well.
This makes it not only impossible to move files easily between my phone and PC, but also to use Odin.
I've read many posts where people have this problem, but everyone just tells them to go download the Samsung USB driver, and after having done so three different ways, I can say it doesn't work for me.
Anyone who could solve this for me... well... I'd be willing to donate a bit of money to the cause of your choosing, including yourself.
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Hey, did you try connecting other usb devices to your pc to see if they connect? furthermore, you should also try to connect your phone to another pc to check if there is a USB port problem with your PC/Phone
For me the standard USB cable gives this problem, with another cable it works perfectly. So try another cable
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Hi, everybody.
May you help me, please? My S6 SM-G920F, also is not recognised by windows 7. Smart Switch say S6 dont connect in emergency mode. I supose they means "emergency calls only", is that? I had bought the phone locked to O2 but I live in Portugal and I have no valid O2 SIM card. I bought an unlock SRS by TomMobile because I dont knew that needs a USB cable connection. What can I do, please?
Thanks in advance. AS
SBColasito said:
Install kies. My computer didnt recognize my phone until I installed kies including every feature on kies.
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wvcadle said:
Hello all. I have a problem that is not unique, but I cannot for the life of me seem to fix it.
My S6 will not stay connected to my PC so I can transfer files, use Kies, SmartSwitch, or anything. Sometimes I hear the Windows notification that it's plugged in, but even when I do, it goes back and forth between being recognized and not. Most of the time it doesn't even show up in Device Manager.
I'm currently running Windows 10, but it did the same thing on Windows 8.1.
I have downloaded the Samsung USB drivers as well as allowed Kies and SmartSwitch to install them.
Thinking my Windows 10 being upgraded from 8.1 without a full wipe carried over whatever problem was in 8.1, I did a full wipe of my PC and reloaded Windows 10 clean. That also didn't help. Note: when I first installed Windows 10 clean, my PC didn't recognize my phone at all. It just acted like a charger. After I installed the Samsung USB drivers, it started making the 'connecting' and 'disconnecting' sounds. Also, the most I got Windows to recognize my phone was for about 5 seconds, and that was right after turning off USB debugging. But with it on or off, it still won't stay connected.
And yes, I've made sure (when the phone has connected for a second or two) that it was on MTP. But... I've tried the camera mode as well.
This makes it not only impossible to move files easily between my phone and PC, but also to use Odin.
I've read many posts where people have this problem, but everyone just tells them to go download the Samsung USB driver, and after having done so three different ways, I can say it doesn't work for me.
Anyone who could solve this for me... well... I'd be willing to donate a bit of money to the cause of your choosing, including yourself.
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hi dear .you still facing this problem or you been able to resolve this issue... i am facing exactly same problem on s6 edge..... try many thinks but no success...
very slow charging
not connected to computer
not connect with odin in download mode
not connecting on ADB mode
reactivation lock also not removed from phone...
not accepting any code from dial pad
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plz help me if someone have soloution of this.......
iphone and Samsung S6 same issues
Hello wvcadle,
I have the same issue and it is quite frustrating. Did you find a solution? As some additional info for you. My i-phone was doing the same thing on my computer. I thought it was the phone and I upgraded to a Samsung S6. It does the same thing as the I-phone, what you described and it works fine with other PCs. SO must be computer related. My bet is windows and my IT recommend a full wipe and reinstall of windows. We run Windows 7 Professional.
wvcadle said:
Hello all. I have a problem that is not unique, but I cannot for the life of me seem to fix it.
My S6 will not stay connected to my PC so I can transfer files, use Kies, SmartSwitch, or anything. Sometimes I hear the Windows notification that it's plugged in, but even when I do, it goes back and forth between being recognized and not. Most of the time it doesn't even show up in Device Manager.
I'm currently running Windows 10, but it did the same thing on Windows 8.1.
I have downloaded the Samsung USB drivers as well as allowed Kies and SmartSwitch to install them.
Thinking my Windows 10 being upgraded from 8.1 without a full wipe carried over whatever problem was in 8.1, I did a full wipe of my PC and reloaded Windows 10 clean. That also didn't help. Note: when I first installed Windows 10 clean, my PC didn't recognize my phone at all. It just acted like a charger. After I installed the Samsung USB drivers, it started making the 'connecting' and 'disconnecting' sounds. Also, the most I got Windows to recognize my phone was for about 5 seconds, and that was right after turning off USB debugging. But with it on or off, it still won't stay connected.
And yes, I've made sure (when the phone has connected for a second or two) that it was on MTP. But... I've tried the camera mode as well.
This makes it not only impossible to move files easily between my phone and PC, but also to use Odin.
I've read many posts where people have this problem, but everyone just tells them to go download the Samsung USB driver, and after having done so three different ways, I can say it doesn't work for me.
Anyone who could solve this for me... well... I'd be willing to donate a bit of money to the cause of your choosing, including yourself.
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Most of the basics have been covered. Did you ever try different cables? Or on another computer? Do you have any issue charging the device by cable?
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fadi81 said:
hi dear .you still facing this problem or you been able to resolve this issue... i am facing exactly same problem on s6 edge..... try many thinks but no success...
very slow charging
not connected to computer
not connect with odin in download mode
not connecting on ADB mode
reactivation lock also not removed from phone...
not accepting any code from dial pad
.....................
plz help me if someone have soloution of this.......
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Most USB ports only put out about .4 - .5 amps. They will generally charge more slowly
ULTERIOR-kurt said:
Hello wvcadle,
I have the same issue and it is quite frustrating. Did you find a solution? As some additional info for you. My i-phone was doing the same thing on my computer. I thought it was the phone and I upgraded to a Samsung S6. It does the same thing as the I-phone, what you described and it works fine with other PCs. SO must be computer related. My bet is windows and my IT recommend a full wipe and reinstall of windows. We run Windows 7 Professional.
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there is no solution currently available i sold my cellphone as is. or you can send your phone to samsung service center if its under warrenty because only they can repair or replace phone for you
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Theodric58 said:
Most of the basics have been covered. Did you ever try different cables? Or on another computer? Do you have any issue charging the device by cable?
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Most USB ports only put out about .4 - .5 amps. They will generally charge more slowly
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its not usb port or cable problem... this problem starts when someone trying to root ... & damage efs partition..
Its just Cable problem my friend.
Find and buy a reliable usb cable. You stated all options and fixes but you never been able to speak of your cable
For those whose saying that root and damaged efs will affect your phone connection to your pc, he's wrong . Rooting and corrupted efs partition doesnt have to do with windows driver etc.
Just think out of the box.
If it did not work with your pc. Then switch to other pc with smart switch & samsung usb driver installed.
I prefer installing samsung usb driver and then smart switch.
If it didnt work, try using different cables.
If it didnt work again, use other samsung phone and see if it connects.
And so on ...
Having exactly the same issue...
Started just today (yesterday and previously no problems experienced, phone would just connect & be visible and available for data tfr, no problems). Today, no go. To be clear, it's Galaxy S6 128 gb running Lollipop, which no longer connects for data tfr via USB to laptop running win7 ultimate. It only connects and charges. I have checked for updates for both windows and Android. There are none outstanding. I have downloaded & reinstalled samsung USB drivers on laptop. No change. I have tried 4 different USB cables, 2 new, and the cable supplied with phone. No go. I have tried these cables in all USB ports on laptop. I have tested other devices in all USB ports and connectivity to laptop with other devices is fine. I have tried connecting phone to another PC, same issue (only charging). I have done the developer thing and switched USB debugging on, no change, and off again, rebooted both devices multiple times, all with no change. Yesterday all was good, today - nada. Anyone got any other suggestions?? Wit's end, reached.
It's been said many times already, but I had this problem and it was the original white cord that came with the phone. It would not stay connected to my laptop nor would it stay connected to the charger. It sat there blinking and making the charge cord inserted sound when plugged into the charger/computer. I changed cables and it went away.
I remember picking the phone up one night in bed and forgot the charging cord was attached. I reached the end of the line and it yanked out of my hand and fell to the ground. This is the only thing I can think of that damaged the cord. I was lucky it didn't damage the charge port on the phone. So you could have a screwed up charge port on the phone if you've tried new cords with no avail. I wouldn't encourage it but sometimes the charging fin can be bent back into place to make a better connection....had to do this on a dell tablet.
Also, if you're using lock screen or fingerprint, I believe you have to unlock the phone after connecting to PC to access and transfer stuffs - just a thought.
talroot said:
...So you could have a screwed up charge port on the phone if you've tried new cords with no avail. I wouldn't encourage it but sometimes the charging fin can be bent back into place to make a better connection....had to do this on a dell tablet.
Also, if you're using lock screen or fingerprint, I believe you have to unlock the phone after connecting to PC to access and transfer stuffs - just a thought.
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Thanks for the input - it's not a lock screen issue - I've tried connecting with screen locked (then unlocking when connected) - and connecting with screen unlocked, and I don't use the fingerprint security option. No changes observed. I have had concerns about the charging fin, but I am always careful connecting and careful with the phone generally - it looks OK and I'm rather loath to start bending it about in case I just f**k it up entirely. At least it still charges OK. Looks like I might have to bite the bullet, wipe it and take it to a Samsung repair centre. At least it's still under first year warranty. Thanks for your time talroot.
Original white cable did not work from day 1. Fast Charging is working fine but USB connection and tethering is a hell. You need a new cable and a good quality, not some cheep stuff.
Samsung really disappointed me because I owned many of their devices and most of them had some small issues, but after this in s6 edge and overheating issue (especially when using Gear VR) I will not by from Samsung anymore.
just for the record....
...my phone started connecting to laptop again. After about 3 weeks of non-connectivity, I connected again to charge and *ding* it was an external USB device once more. Same cable as before. Doesn't make any sense, but there it is. Thank you everyone for your input.
Hello there! I posted in the N00B thread without any success and so am casting a wider net:
I have a rooted phone that's been working well for about 1.5 yrs and all of a sudden it's not able to connect to the computer via USB. It was working fine til about 3 months ago, no new apps or changes to the system as far as I know. It still charges when connecting to the computer but I don't get the prompt to choose the USB mode and the computer doesn't recognize it as any sort of device. I've tried it on several computers that have recognized it in the past without luck (drivers up to date) and have tried different USB cords.
I've gone to USB and developer settings and changed and restored default settings for USB connection as well as toggled a bunch of other settings in that section.
I've wiped the Cache and Davlik Cache several times.
I cleaned out the physical port. Any other thoughts? thanks!
If you are on windows 10 PC, the latest windows updates could be an issue. I faced the same issue with my computer. After rolling back windows update (or may be resetting the PC to default settings) has helped resolve my issue and i could connect my phone again normally. It is nothing to do with your phone as far as i know.
shokod said:
Hello there! I posted in the N00B thread without any success and so am casting a wider net:
I have a rooted phone that's been working well for about 1.5 yrs and all of a sudden it's not able to connect to the computer via USB. It was working fine til about 3 months ago, no new apps or changes to the system as far as I know. It still charges when connecting to the computer but I don't get the prompt to choose the USB mode and the computer doesn't recognize it as any sort of device. I've tried it on several computers that have recognized it in the past without luck (drivers up to date) and have tried different USB cords.
I've gone to USB and developer settings and changed and restored default settings for USB connection as well as toggled a bunch of other settings in that section.
I've wiped the Cache and Davlik Cache several times.
I cleaned out the physical port. Any other thoughts? thanks!
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You said the drivers were up to date but you didn't say whether you tried completely uninstalling the drivers. If you didn't, uninstall every driver you can find related to the Honor, reboot and plug the phone back in. I'm running the absolute latest version of Windows 10 and have no problem connecting my wife's Honor 8.
gdp1979 said:
If you are on windows 10 PC, the latest windows updates could be an issue. I faced the same issue with my computer. After rolling back windows update (or may be resetting the PC to default settings) has helped resolve my issue and i could connect my phone again normally. It is nothing to do with your phone as far as i know.
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Thanks for your suggestion - I did try rolling back the update without benefit. Also, to reiterate - this is not being recognized by several computers (including a Mac) and that leads me to believe that it's the phone that's the source of the issue. I don't even get the USB menu (Charging, MTP transfer, debug mode, etc) when I plug it into several different computers.
Tel864 said:
You said the drivers were up to date but you didn't say whether you tried completely uninstalling the drivers. If you didn't, uninstall every driver you can find related to the Honor, reboot and plug the phone back in. I'm running the absolute latest version of Windows 10 and have no problem connecting my wife's Honor 8.
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Thanks for your reply- I uninstalled all the drivers and still nothing when I plug the phone in, after a reboot. Also, to reiterate - this phone is not being recognized by several computers (including a Mac) and that leads me to believe that it's the phone that's the source of the issue. I don't even get the USB menu (Charging, MTP transfer, debug mode, etc) when I plug it into several different computers.
It may be too obvious but did you try another USB cable? If it's not the cable try this with the default dialer *#*#2846579#*#* then select in background>usb hisuite, connect the cable and see what happens.
Tel864 said:
It may be too obvious but did you try another USB cable? If it's not the cable try this with the default dialer *#*#2846579#*#* then select in background>usb hisuite, connect the cable and see what happens.
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I have tried different cables but no suggestion is too obvious! My sister in law actually also has an Honor 8 and her cable on my laptop is recognized, so that's what I've been using to troubleshoot with my phone. I did go into that menu you suggested and I tried toggling HiSuite, Manufacture, and Google and exit the menu and still nothing when I connect the cable (other than charging). Thanks
shokod said:
I have tried different cables but no suggestion is too obvious! My sister in law actually also has an Honor 8 and her cable on my laptop is recognized, so that's what I've been using to troubleshoot with my phone. I did go into that menu you suggested and I tried toggling HiSuite, Manufacture, and Google and exit the menu and still nothing when I connect the cable (other than charging). Thanks
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Have you played with any of the developer options like USB Debugging or USB configuration...... Nevermind, just re-read your original post. I was almost sure the dialer thing would fix it but if a reset won't I'm at a loss. I still don't think that it's a hardware problem but I guess it could be. There are things like wiping the cache partition that I see some folks have used for various problems. That would be an option that wouldn't affect your apps.