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ZT-180 ePad won't boot, no longer recognized by PC via USB port

This has happened all of the sudden.
ePad was working just fine last night. No problems at all, working completely normally. Turned it off and put it on the charger.
Today, took it off the charger, turned it on, and the ePad showed up in the middle of the screen for a few seconds, then, the
linux penguin in the upper left hand corner, and the little " - " flashes for just a second, and then it freezes, and never gets any
further than this.
I thought something may be corrupted, so I decided to try and re-flash the firmware again. Prepared to do the flash, followed the
directions as before the last two or three times I have upgraded the firmware as the changes have come down, and nothing. The
computer does not recognize that the ePad is plugged into it at all. There is no reaction from the PC at all that I have connected a
USB device. I am using the same PC that I have always been using to upgrade the firmware on the ePad, so, it is not a PC problem.
Just to rule things out, I tried TWO different USB cables, and THREE different computers. All 32-bit, 1 running Windows XP Pro, 1 running
Windows Vista Business and 1 running Windows 7 Professional. None had any reaction from being connected via USB. The little box
in Burn Tool never turned green.
Is my tablet toast? I just gave this to my son yesterday for his birthday, have only had it for about 3 months or so, and been tweaking things
to get everything working just right. He has only had 1 day to play with it, and it would be a shame if it is a brick now.
Please help!
Thanks!

Hi,
I got same problem but after flashing. I think my device is not real ZT-180 its look like but i opened and checked there is not Zenitink text on board. Board looks same also.
Can anyone help how to flash another boot? Or recognized by pc?

Did anyone ever help you with this? The same thing happened to my e-pad. I ust hate to toss it! Any help you can give me is GREATLY appreciated!
Thanks,
Cathleen

No, I was never able to resolve my issue.
There is a US seller on Amazon.com that may be able to help you.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0049312JM
I am pretty sure he ships direct from US.
Good luck.

We seem to be SOL
Did any of you ever get help with this??? EVERY other forum thread pertaining to start-up problems with the Zenthink ePad always pertains to the device freezing up AFTER the ANDROID_ prompt. I've posted in numerous forums regarding this problem (freezing up when the penguin appears) and this is the ONLY thread that mentions my particular problem. I'm assuming that the USB and SD drivers must not get loaded until the ANDROID_ screen because I can't do the "zt update" flash or the USB ROM update (device doesn't get recognized by my PC). If anyone has come up with a fix, I'd sure like to hear it. Or, if this is simply an un-fixable problem, at least I'll know to stop kicking the dead horse

Samsung focus won't connect to PC

Hello, I have a Samsung focus that use to work fibe connecting to PC but off recent whenever I plug it in windows 7 says USB is not recognize.
I've tried everything from resetting the phone to refatting the computer nothing helps. I have a feeling its the phone because same problem on other computers, anyone had to problem and cured it?
Wp7 Focus

or it might be a problem with your usb cable that came with the phone. if u can, try getting another one and using that (they go for very cheap on ebay). Have u *unlocked your device lately?

I've tried many different USB cables none works for me. I got the phone almost 2months now already unlocked. Live in UK and its a ATT branded phone so I'm abit screwed.
Wp7 Focus

jamreal said:
I've tried many different USB cables none works for me. I got the phone almost 2months now already unlocked. Live in UK and its a ATT branded phone so I'm abit screwed.
Wp7 Focus
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Have you tried the microsoft answers forum (answers.microsoft.com)? They have some solution wizards in one of the stickies near the top.

Did anyone ever find an answer to this? I've had my focus since Nov last year and it's worked fine for me aside from some odd, and random nonsense.
I went to go connect my phone to my laptop the other day and realized it didn't see my phone. When I plug it in, the phone chimes and shows it's getting power, but both my laptops show nothing being installed, Zune doesn't load, and if I load it, shows nothing connected. Nothing appears in the device manager either. I get no error message.
the cord shows no damage, and it's been plugged into my wall outlet for awhile. I guess i'm going to see about getting another cable tomorrow and try it that way?
Was wondering if anyone else has had a problem with the cable going bad suddenly, or if something else could be to blame? I've been reading here, MS's site and anywhere else I can, and I find things ranging from error message, drivers not installing and other things. I just know it worked fine a few weeks ago, but now...nothing.

Had the same issue. My 4th USB cable did the trick. I wanted to throw it out the window
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I don't know much about electricity, but every device I can remember having with a removable charger: instructions said Plug power cord into Device FIRST, then Plug into Power Source. Could leaving cord plugged into power source, thus reversing above instruction, cause a problem with the cord?

[Q] wont regester to usb.

i just got this and was trying to root it. but when i plug it into the pot {or any port for that matter} i just charges. nothing more. ive installed the drivers, turned on usb debuging, and tried to use mass storage. nothing. please help i really want to root this

well first welcome to the G2x forums. you have alot of reading to do.
make sure you read EVERYTHING before you start ANYTHING. sometimes a few passes over a post really helps.
you say your trying to get root, well there is a guide in the general section stickied up top to show you just how to do this. i linked to it Here for you.
Im not sure if you've owned and Rooted other android devices, but the G2X is a little different than most. just read that ENTIRE post start to finish and then follow all of the steps. if all you want is to be rooted on the stock rom, then you can stop at step 3. otherwise follow all the way through.
have fun and hope it works for ya.

NA. I got the rooting down. But my laptop wont even pick up that I've hooked up my g2x. It just charges.

spade1788 said:
NA. I got the rooting down. But my laptop wont even pick up that I've hooked up my g2x. It just charges.
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what are you trying to do?
are you trying to use NVFlash?
are you trying to connect via USB to transfer files?
or are you trying to get root via the computer?
if your just trying to transfer files via USB, what ROM are you currently using?

im rooting its. but it will only charge when hooked up to my lap top. ive used other cords, laptops, installed the drivera. just wont regester

spade1788 said:
im rooting its. but it will only charge when hooked up to my lap top. ive used other cords, laptops, installed the drivera. just wont regester
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I don't know of any computer applications that gain root for us, so unless you can link to the guide you are using, i can't help
Sent from my LG-P999 using Tapatalk 2

I'm not using a guide. I'm just plugging my g2x into my laptop so I can start rooting but all it does is charge. No USB message on the phone or computer. I just want to know how to male it connect

spade1788 said:
I'm not using a guide. I'm just plugging my g2x into my laptop so I can start rooting but all it does is charge. No USB message on the phone or computer. I just want to know how to male it connect
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1) you cant root like that, so stop trying.
2) if you are trying to get root, just follow the link i posted above and you will have it in no time
3) if you properly installed the drivers for USB Mass-Storage, it should show up on your computer just like any other USB Drive, try These (i searched Google and picked the first thing) and see if it works.
4) if you are trying to use ADB or another debugging tool, make sure USB-Debugging is checked in your settings.
5)if none of this works, its a hardware issue with either your computer or your phone.
im trying to help, but every time i ask you a question, you seem to ignore it and just re-state your first post. you said you have rooting down, but you obviously dont, you are trying to get root, but it seems as if you wont even read my entire posts.
so this is most likely the last post im going to make in this thread, hope it works out for you.

Just to say, I'm assuming he is aware just plugging the phone into the computer won't root it. It sounds to me like he was saying, he was planning on rooting the phone so he did the steps to get it connected to the computer but it is just charging and not showing up anywhere so he is unable to proceed to the actual rooting steps.
If you're on Windows 7 maybe try XP my phone had issues connecting to Windows 7 even though I see many people that have done it perfectly fine. I had to get the screen replaced when I dropped my phone and since then it hasn't been registering to my computer only charging so as Klathmon already suggested in my similar thread about this, the USB port on the phone itself is damaged so Wednesday I'm getting a replacement -_- good luck with your issue.

spade1788 said:
I'm not using a guide. I'm just plugging my g2x into my laptop so I can start rooting but all it does is charge. No USB message on the phone or computer. I just want to know how to male it connect
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Could it possibly be your micro USB cable? I know some of them only support charging and not data transfer. Maybe try another computer if it isn't the cable. Are you rooting it with SuperOneClick? just curious

I had two bad Galaxy Nexus' with a confirmed defective USB port. Bear in Mind with both phones I did not root them. The first one came rooted (Check out NewEggs reviews about this "The Box was Open" issue) and the second one did not.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1589628
So I returned it (the second one that exhibited this) for refund to NewEgg and ordered one directly from Google Play
On the GNex forums they kept telling me to check if Fast-Charge was enabled. I tried different cables, Different batteries, with or without SIM. Enabling/Disabling fast-charge, Switching between PTP and MTP, well over 100 different computers (I work in IT and have a literal TON (over two thousand pounds) of computers to work with) and USB cables. I personally came to the conclusion that the part of the port that transfers data to an external part is fried. It saddens me to say that your port may be fried on your G2x.
By the way, the G2x absolutely demolishes the GNex in respect to performance, but the GNex's stability makes me very very happy.

Fixed!
After months of searching the net for a solution, my issue was resolved by replacing the usb flex cable in the phone. I can't tell you how elated I was then I first hooked it up.

[Q] USB Connection on/off every 2 seconds

I am trying to connect via USB to my PC, not having much luck. I've tried several micro USB cables, and tried plugging them into every USB port on my PC.
When I plug in, and view "Devices and Printers" in Windows 7 32-bit, I can see a total of 6 LG devices show up:
LG Android Phone
LGE p999DW USB Device
LG Android (modem)
LG Android (NMEA)
LG Android (Serial)
Android Sooner Single ADB Interface
But literally every second some of them fall off the list and some reappear, sometimes they are all present for 1 second, sometimes none of them are present, and every combination in between.
I have no ideas left here. Uninstalled the LG driver from control panel, and reinstalled. Tried brushing out the USB port on the phone, as well as the old NES 8-bit blow method, no luck. Lots of cables tried all of which have worked in the past, no luck. Anyone have any thoughts?

Put the phone in apx mode by taking out the battery, holding vol +/-, plugging in the phone and waiting until the driver is ready.
Apx mode won't reconnect if dropped. .. I would guess a bad USB connector if the problem exists.
Also if the PC is overclocked turn that off. It messes with USB.
Sent from my LG-P999 using XDA

sound like a connection problem, either with the cable or your physical port on the computer

So it's connecting fine in APX mode, it stays connected in Devices & Printers. But I can't run the LG Mobile Support Tool from there, I've got to boot into Android. As soon as I boot into Android and connect USB, it's dropping the various device profiles in and out of Devices & Printers ever second.
Does it seems odd that I get a good solid connection in APX mode, but not when connecting with Android booted? Seems if the problem was with the USB connector on the phone, it would be an issue all the time.
Any other suggestions? I've tried going back to stock recovery and stock ROM, same issue. I'm really just trying to get the baseband update.

robbieas said:
So it's connecting fine in APX mode, it stays connected in Devices & Printers. But I can't run the LG Mobile Support Tool from there, I've got to boot into Android. As soon as I boot into Android and connect USB, it's dropping the various device profiles in and out of Devices & Printers ever second.
Does it seems odd that I get a good solid connection in APX mode, but not when connecting with Android booted? Seems if the problem was with the USB connector on the phone, it would be an issue all the time.
Any other suggestions? I've tried going back to stock recovery and stock ROM, same issue. I'm really just trying to get the baseband update.
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So you can safely say that the connector is good and cable its good. This suggests a software problem... either in Android or PC.
You can try the cleanup batch tool but I doubt it would solve the issue. Does not hurt to try though.
Sent from my LG-P999 using XDA

Are all of your Lg Drivers up to date?

No luck there either. Seems like a hardware problem, but it works fine in APX, only cutting in and out once Android boots.

I've been having the exact same issue.
Sent from my LG-P999 using XDA

Great, we've got strength in numbers!
So I've tried everything. I've flashed to stock recovery and OS, uninstalled the LG driver and reinstalled, multiple USB cables, different machines, USB debugging on/off, and every combination of things I can think of.
Sucks if if it's a hardware issue. Out of warranty period and I don't want to pay $130 or whatever the insurance deductible is for something so small... but I can't get 2.3.4 loaded without getting USB connected.
I'd be sure it's a USB connection problem, if I didn't get a smooth steady connection in APX mode. I've used NVFlash several times without issue.

Yeah I've only noticed it since i got the 2.3.4 update.
I've tried all my usb ports, and it will pop-up.
Last night i finally got it to let me decide to turn usb mass storage on but when I opened my computer nothing was showing up.

Just got a replacement g2x today after a long battle with my old one's usb port. When i was troubleshooting, I found that vmware and blackberry drivers can cause conflicts.
Try plugging in the phone and removing the drivers for all the LG devices you see in device manager.
btw... brand new replacement phone, if i move it the slightest bit while connected windows will play the disconnect/reconnect sound. I think LH just screwed up in the port design...
There's a funky greenish sticker around the usb port on this new one. Not sure what thats all about... cant tell if this is a refurb either.

Finally got mine to stop. I did a system restore on my laptop and it was good

@captmorganz the green sticker was on both my originals, and to check for the refurbished or not there is a code on the back under the battery by the screws that shows p999dw for original and something close but another letter at the end for refurbished, can't think right now since I've been at work for about 15 hours doing nothing and drinking coffee for the past 5 haha, excuse the rant.
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Exynos s10e not recognized by computers

About a month ago I started getting the Moisture in USB port error all of the time. I promise, it wasn't wet. It persisted through 2 firmware updates and much time in hot, no humidity environments. Not the biggest problem in the word, because I anyway always just use wireless charging as default. But it did kind of freak me out none the less, and I wanted to backup all of my data and do a factory reset to see if this helped anything before trying to deal with warranty support for a possible broken USB port.
Eventually the port began thinking it was dry again, and I hooked it up to two different windows 10 computers, one windows 7 computer, and my Linux computer (which i have use many times in the past to transfer files with no problems). I reaaalllly don't think it's a driver issue, I promise this isn't a cable or computer USB port issue.
When I plug it in, the phone just starts charging, the computer acts as if nothing happened. the "adb devices" command yields no results. USB debugging is on.
I went into dev settings and made sure it was set to MTP by default. It was. I anyway tried all the same settings, with no luck.
Nothing changed on my computer, yet it no longer recognizes my phone, which is also unrecognized by any computer I try. The USB port works fine for charging now, and I have tried many cables.
Any ideas? Whenever I try to search about this all i get pretty much is "dId YoU tRy ReStArTiNg It???"
I really wanted to back up all my stuff and flash Lineage :/
In doing research about previous models of Galaxy having this same issue, it seems to largely be a software problem. I would like to try going into recovery and wiping some caches....which are safe to wipe without risking any meaningful data loss?