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Ok, I've searched for a couple of hours with no luck, so please don't kill me if the answer is already out there.
I plugged my phone into the pc and transferred a couple of files, nothing malicious. Now, when I plugged it back into the A/C adapter that came with the phone, it won't charge. I tried it again on the pc and it charges that way. I tried my girls Epic charger (with the A/C adapter that it came with) and it started charging...for about a minute. Now that one doesn't work with the adapter either, only the pc. Does anyone know what the deal is? I need my phone for work, as I am in the car all day, but I am afraid to use the car charger because I fear that will stop working as well.
Please help if u can. If u have any questions, please ask. Thank you very very much!
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Anyone? Im kind of desperate here
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Kind of an odd problem, and I don't have specific knowledge of it. But just some random ideas ("couldn't hurt" type stuff): have you tried powering the phone off, than on again? Or try taking out the battery and putting it back, making sure its firmly seated, and all contacts are touching?
Thanks for replying. Thankfully, my phone accepted a charge from the car charger. I did try a battery pull and reboot.
I found out the hard way that whatever happened also screwed up some settings...for example, the phone did not vibrate when the alarm went off this morning. I went jn and manually changed stuff back to my settings.
So basically, I can charge the phone with its original usb on a computer, but it won't work when plugged into the AC adapter. I can use the usb/ac adapter from the Epic (yesterday I thought I couldn't...that was my mistake). Essentially it seems like the usb or phone itself damaged the adapter, so it will no longer work. Problem is, I don't know if it will happen again. I'm toying with just contacting tmo and getting the phone replaced, but I don't know if they will send a new one (I got my phone in october, a couple of weeks after released)
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brian314g said:
Ok, I've searched for a couple of hours with no luck, so please don't kill me if the answer is already out there.
I plugged my phone into the pc and transferred a couple of files, nothing malicious. Now, when I plugged it back into the A/C adapter that came with the phone, it won't charge. I tried it again on the pc and it charges that way. I tried my girls Epic charger (with the A/C adapter that it came with) and it started charging...for about a minute. Now that one doesn't work with the adapter either, only the pc. Does anyone know what the deal is? I need my phone for work, as I am in the car all day, but I am afraid to use the car charger because I fear that will stop working as well.
Please help if u can. If u have any questions, please ask. Thank you very very much!
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Have you tried using your charger to charge a different phone? It might be possible that your AC charger is busted?
rand0m_insanity said:
Have you tried using your charger to charge a different phone? It might be possible that your AC charger is busted?
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That's what I'm thinking. Its pretty unusual for a phone to accept a USB charge and not an AC one (the reverse seems the more typical problem). And especially if a charger for a different phone works.
I'd ask T-Mobile for a new charger, and go from there.
Thanks again for the replies, I really appreciate it. Yeah, I tried using the ac adapter with the Epic, using both usb cords, all with no luck. I just don't know how this happened. Plugged into the computer, then into the ac charger (like a hundred times before) and it kills the ac charger? Weird, and I'm worried about it happening with a new charger...I'm still under warranty, does tmo send new or refurb phones as replacements, I wonder...lol. thanks again!
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I just received my replacement phone from Sprint. I go to boot it up and see that it is saying USB connected and just saying it over and over, like I am plugging it in and unplugging it. This was pure stock. I go to put Cyanogen Mod back on it and it actually stopped it for a while, but it keeps coming back occasionally. The only way to stop it is to plug a charger up to it and then it stops.
Thanks,
Jaculop
jaculop said:
I just received my replacement phone from Sprint. I go to boot it up and see that it is saying USB connected and just saying it over and over, like I am plugging it in and unplugging it. This was pure stock. I go to put Cyanogen Mod back on it and it actually stopped it for a while, but it keeps coming back occasionally. The only way to stop it is to plug a charger up to it and then it stops.
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Jaculop
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Go back to stock and bring it back to sprint... seems as though lots of these phones have been having this same issue... make sure no apps are installed at all when you bring it to them so they can't blame it on an app...
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Ok, thanks. Glad I waited before swapping an invisishield out and having to do it again.
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before you take it back...repartition it on odin also
LORDFIRE00 said:
before you take it back...repartition it on odin also
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Lol that would bebringing it back to stock as I said...
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i had this problem also, drives me crazy, The worst thing is this will eat my battery. All i can do is to hide the notification bar (possible if using adw launcher), but when i open an app, the notification bar appears again.
Done anything like back to stock ec05, repartition etc, etc. But now im on MTD and at first the problem with usb is still there, but now it is completely gone, wtf
It may be gunk in your USB port. Look inside with a magnifying glass.
kennyglass123 said:
It may be gunk in your USB port. Look inside with a magnifying glass.
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i dont know, cleaned my port with thin damp cloth and push it using small stick, i even brush it using toothbrush with no result.
But recently it just go away itself
I had this problem when I first got my epic (bought it used on eBay). I tried blowing in the port and stuff. Eventually the problem went away and hasn't come back.
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anyway, any of you with usb issues, did any of you happen to use non original battery ?
webslasher said:
i dont know, cleaned my port with thin damp cloth and push it using small stick, i even brush it using toothbrush with no result.
But recently it just go away itself
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uh, not to scare you or anything, but you don't clean any ports on a cell phone with a damp cloth, it will do harm to it. take a toothbrush that has never been used before and gently brush the port. then blow into the port to remove debri (small particles), then try it.
webslasher said:
anyway, any of you with usb issues, did any of you happen to use non original battery ?
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Yes, epic touch 1800mah. Also happened right after installing cm9 alpha0
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I'm having this issue while trying to get my phone back to stock so i can sell it. It just wont connect on odin, just connected and disconnects over and over... I already have another phone on my service. is there a way to get to stock without using a USB cable? Like, flash to older rom, and get an OTA? can i do that without the phone on my contract?... ive been searching for answers all night... I got it un bricked so far, and im on stock EH06 right now.
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uh, not to scare you or anything, but you don't clean any ports on a cell phone with a damp cloth, it will do harm to it. take a toothbrush that has never been used before and gently brush the port. then blow into the port to remove debri (small particles), then try it.
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yes, i know, just taking desperate measure lol, this thing just made me lost my patience
xopher.hunter said:
Yes, epic touch 1800mah. Also happened right after installing cm9 alpha0
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i'm trying to isolate the problem,
interesting thing is, i found when i plug a mini-usb to micro usb converter (just the converter, not connected to anything), the notification seems stopped, but when i unplug the converter, it shows again.
webslasher said:
yes, i know, just taking desperate measure lol, this thing just made me lost my patience
i'm trying to isolate the problem,
interesting thing is, i found when i plug a mini-usb to micro usb converter (just the converter, not connected to anything), the notification seems stopped, but when i unplug the converter, it shows again.
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Then you must have pins touching and when you plug something in it straightens them out.
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kennyglass123 said:
Then you must have pins touching and when you plug something in it straightens them out.
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but when i plug normal micro usb cable, it has no effect,
any tips to repair bent pin ?
webslasher said:
but when i plug normal micro usb cable, it has no effect,
any tips to repair bent pin ?
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Ok that is strange. Maybe there is gunk in the micro usb cable as well.
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webslasher said:
yes, i know, just taking desperate measure lol, this thing just made me lost my patience
i'm trying to isolate the problem,
interesting thing is, i found when i plug a mini-usb to micro usb converter (just the converter, not connected to anything), the notification seems stopped, but when i unplug the converter, it shows again.
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Sent you a PM
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kennyglass123 said:
Ok that is strange. Maybe there is gunk in the micro usb cable as well.
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seems not, i use the cable to charge my Desire HD with no problem..
I'm opening the converter apart, it is just mini-usb 2 cables soldered to the maybe VBUS and ground micro usb, so this is a charger cable, the data pin was shorted, maybe this is why the notification stopped ?
USB Connected message issue fix
My SPH D700 Epic 4G from Sprint started having this issue, I finally fixed it by turning off USB Debugging mode (uncheck it unless your using it).
whala! no more USB Connected annoyance!
Worked on my phone, let me know if this fixes it on yours!
Have Fun, and Happy Holidays!
The Guru
Ok. This is probably a weird question, but I'm asking it anyway. Sorry in advance if this should be in the "questions" thread.
I use my Fire A LOT! As a result, I have to plug the charger into the usb port daily to charge it. My experience with other devices has made me aware that this can result in the connector within the device breaking, which means no more charging until I get it fixed.
I was wondering if there was something out there that I could leave attached to my Fire' usb port, and attach the charger via that instead of constantly plugging it directly into my Fire. This would be for charging only, not data transfer and such.
I searched, but am not sure if I entered the correct search terms. Is there anything like this available?
What cheap devices are you using that you're constantly breaking the connector? I've never had that happen to me with any device, and it shouldn't happen unless you try to force it in the wrong way.
I've had a Blackberry and two other cell phones that were unable to charge because the port on the phone would no longer make connection.
None of them were "cheap devices" and I am not stupid enough to "force them in the wrong way".
Thanks for your helpful response.
I know its been awhile but I just got a kindle. Try this link.
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=270928425953&index=2&nav=SEARCH&nid=87326104210
I was born in Darkness.....
chozyn said:
I know its been awhile but I just got a kindle. Try this link.
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=270928425953&index=2&nav=SEARCH&nid=87326104210
I was born in Darkness.....
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i think hes looking at something like that but with a smaller cord
After tried to work to unlock my phone, it does not recognise USB at all, even to charge the battery.
Soon, my battery will go to zero and my phone will not work.
What could be wrong?
Phone does not charge with the wall charge.
Please, help me!
eduardosmelo said:
After tried to work to unlock my phone, it does not recognise USB at all, even to charge the battery.
Soon, my battery will go to zero and my phone will not work.
What could be wrong?
Phone does not charge with the wall charge.
Please, help me!
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What did you do?
Did you try a different cable ?
Try a different cable. If that doesn't work go get a pogo dock or rig up ur own. There are DIY for that. If those don't work, idk what to tell ya. Warranty it?
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Drakkula4 said:
Try a different cable. If that doesn't work go get a pogo dock or rig up ur own. There are DIY for that. If those don't work, idk what to tell ya. Warranty it?
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Thank you very much, guys!
I was updating the phone and - I don't know how - cable got useless.
I thought my phone got bricked.
Really, a new cable fixed the problem.
Thanks again.
It was very nice know you help desperate people.
Out of the blue I noticed my S3 was charging very slowly, it even was losing a charge while it was plugged in while I was using it. I figure it had something to do with my custom ROM so I reflash, still same outcome. The battery was still holding a good charge, so I figured it was something else. I then went out and bought a new charger, which came with a micro usb cord to see if that helped. Plugged in the new charger while using my old micro usb cord, still same outcome. Then used the new micro usb cord and old charger, charging went back to normal, problem solved! I would of never thought that the cord would malfunction from day to day use after such a short lifespan. Moral of the story, check your cords if you experience the same problem, it could save you some time and money!
Yup, I experienced the same thing! Slow charging, losing charge while plugged in, and horrible battery life. Once I changed the cable it went back to normal. That's also what I've been recommending people to check when they report similar symptoms
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I was wondering if I was the only one, haha. I'm guessing this will be a common problem for us with the S3.
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Good find
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Try a fast charge kernel, it work well good.
kruse1944 said:
Try a fast charge kernel, it work well good.
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This is true, but not that helpful when the USB cable is bad, please read the thread before posting bud.
I had the same thing happen with a friends USB cable over the weekend. Same phone same charger took 2 hours to get 18% (with fast charge enabled) plugged in with my cable, took 1.5 hours to charge the other 80%. Got the cord from here and all is good again. Wonder why this happens to some of these cords...
mt3g said:
This is true, but not that helpful when the USB cable is bad, please read the thread before posting bud.
I had the same thing happen with a friends USB cable over the weekend. Same phone same charger took 2 hours to get 18% (with fast charge enabled) plugged in with my cable, took 1.5 hours to charge the other 80%. Got the cord from here and all is good again. Wonder why this happens to some of these cords...
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Bad build you don't noticed but we do throw around the charger a bit and sometimes pull hard with the cords.
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daxecutioner24 said:
Bad build you don't noticed but we do throw around the charger a bit and sometimes pull hard with the cords.
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Ya that is true this is my culprit Click me I've done that about 10 times a week since I got the phone, I'm a lucky one though haha.
mt3g said:
This is true, but not that helpful when the USB cable is bad, please read the thread before posting bud.
I had the same thing happen with a friends USB cable over the weekend. Same phone same charger took 2 hours to get 18% (with fast charge enabled) plugged in with my cable, took 1.5 hours to charge the other 80%. Got the cord from here and all is good again. Wonder why this happens to some of these cords...
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I believe is a short or break in the cable that makes it think its plugged into a usb port on a computer.
Its been a while so hope im remembering this right, but when you use the wall outlet it connects two of the pins together where if plugged into a computer it does not. The phone detects this and allows a faster charge.
I remember in the past people would solder the pins together permanently (on the cable not the phone) so it would always charge faster.
I believe thats how it worked anyway. So if these have broken or shorted in some way it may cause that behavior. Hope that made sense.
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DocHoliday77 said:
I believe is a short or break in the cable that makes it think its plugged into a usb port on a computer.
Its been a while so hope im remembering this right, but when you use the wall outlet it connects two of the pins together where if plugged into a computer it does not. The phone detects this and allows a faster charge.
I remember in the past people would solder the pins together permanently (on the cable not the phone) so it would always charge faster.
I believe thats how it worked anyway. So if these have broken or shorted in some way it may cause that behavior. Hope that made sense.
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Interesting, I'm not that techy at all. I did try plugging it into both computer USB port, and wall charger and neither gave it a proper charge.
It may be the same scenario but with different wires within the cable. Hard to say for sure.
In the end though, cables go bad just like everything else. I think many dont realize how much they really can abuse them!
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DocHoliday77 said:
It may be the same scenario but with different wires within the cable. Hard to say for sure.
In the end though, cables go bad just like everything else. I think many dont realize how much they really can abuse them!
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Myself included, glad they're cheap. Nice seeing you around again man.
mt3g said:
Ya that is true this is my culprit Click me I've done that about 10 times a week since I got the phone, I'm a lucky one though haha.
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Lmao yeah mines gone throught that too.reason why their cheap is because it's really cheap material that companies throw in the box.I wish they were more solid with a bit more protection like the ones that came with my ps3.
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