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My TP2 (vodafone) has decided it doesn't want to connect via USB any more. I have tried different USB leads, and verified it's not that by using other devices. I've tried different USB ports on my desktop (Windows 7 RC 7100) and also tried my laptop (XP) neither of which want to connect.
I've checked the USB to PC section in settings and tried it as both Activesync and disk drive, and with and without the 'enable faster data synchronization' box ticked, and soft reset after changing each setting. but every time the computer just won't recognise that I have plugged a USB device in.
Any suggestions?
No one have any ideas on this? I've tried a hard reset now in desperation, and it still doesn't seem to work.
PC does not recognize TP2 connection
Same problem for me; the TP2 is not recognized by the PC (or laptop)
Is there no program to check this? Otherwise.......I have to send for warranty repair.
Anybody any idea??
I have the same problem.
I can't get the device to connect to my PC by USB. It charges through the PC USB lead though.
What did you end up doing? Is it time to make a warranty claim?
I'm not sure if it applies to your situation, but for the longest time I could not get my Kaiser to sync with my laptop (which I usually kept wifi off on).
Turns out ActiveSync was out of date and didn't work since I had upgraded to WM6.1. If you're up to date already that probably doesn't help, but I thought I'd toss it out there.
just to let you know, i returned my tp2 to vodafone and the replaced it. the new one worked fine as soon as i plugged it in to the usb. so that proved it had to be a hardware fault.
I'm hoping the wisdom and expertise I always find on this forum can help me.
I have a new AT&T branded HTC Touch Pro 2 (Tilt 2). After about a week, I began getting the dreaded "USB Device Not Recognized" error any time I plug it in. It never connects properly. I have customized the phone using some of the cool tools I found here, but I have never flashed any portion of the device - it's just the way I got it (WM6.5 CE OS 5.2.21849 Build 21849.5.0.63)
As suggested in various places on this forum, I have:
Soft Reset the phone numerous times
Rebooted the computer (WinXP) many times
Tried several different cables, including the HTC branded extUSB one
Tried different USB ports on my computer(s)
Tried other computers (WinXP)
Tried Windows 7 (WMDC) on another computer
Hard Reset the phone several times (with and without backup restore)
Uninstalled and re-installed ActiveSync 4.5 and the USB drivers
Adjusted various settings, including USB to PC, according to various posts
Cursed extensively in three languages
Regardless of any of this, every time I connect, I get the "USB Device Not Recognized" error within a few seconds.
I am now convinced the problem is hardware, probably the USB connector on the phone. I can't be without the phone until later this month, so I can't get the hardware fixed for a while. But I need to sync.
USB, of course isn't the only way to sync; the phone has Bluetooth. The problem is, I previously reset the device and un/re-installed ActiveSync, removing the pairing at both ends. To sync over Bluetooth, I have to first sync over USB, something I can't do.
MY QUESTION IS THIS:
Does anyone know a way to force ActiveSync to pair over Bluetooth WITHOUT first pairing over USB?
Any assistance anyone can offer will be greatly appreciated
Tenaya
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if u go to settings>connections>usb to pc un check enable faster data sync
that might help
Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately, that's one of the first things I tried and it makes no difference (I just tried it again - no joy). I should have listed it in my original post.
The only thing I can think of is to somehow force the phone to sync via Bluetooth WITHOUT having previously synced via USB.
Anyone know if this is possible and, if so, how to do it?
I think you should go and replace your hardware if it has warranty (since you have not flash it). tell them my phone USB connection is not working at all, and let them try it on their computers to make sure, am sure the warranty covers this kind of things
Uh, you're talking about the error on your PC right? This is a common issue. (with pc's) Use another USB port on the computer. That is what I have had to do. It worked fine for both the TP2 and my Wizard before that, but ever since I reloaded the computer I get that error on certain USB ports. have not researched it too heavily yet, but I plan to.
Did you try installing the Windows Mobile Device Center?
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/en-us/downloads/microsoft/device-center-download.mspx
ChosenWonn said:
Uh, you're talking about the error on your PC right? This is a common issue. (with pc's) Use another USB port on the computer. That is what I have had to do. It worked fine for both the TP2 and my Wizard before that, but ever since I reloaded the computer I get that error on certain USB ports. have not researched it too heavily yet, but I plan to.
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kgeissler said:
Did you try installing the Windows Mobile Device Center?
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/en-us/downloads/microsoft/device-center-download.mspx
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Did either of you read the post? It clearly states that he has done BOTH OF YOUR SUGGESTIONS!
Unfortunately, it does sound like this is an issue with bad hardware in the phone. I would suggest getting it replaced under warranty.
KD8FRE
I'm having the same problem (vzw TP2). I've already messed with all usb-to-pc settings, tried different USB ports (I've had other USB devices that req'd that), reset my PC (thank you dogbert), reset my device and am currently reinstalling ActiveSync; though I doubt that's the problem because my BT syncs work fine (I don't recall being req'd to do a USB sync intially before doing a BT sync, so I can't really help the OP with that). My device does charge via the USB cable when plugged into the PC. Disk drive mode doesn't work any more than activesync. I also haven't been able to spot it on device manager. Uninstalling it there was one of my first ideas.
I'm wary of using a BT sync to install the official VZW 6.5 ROM, because I've read bad things about ROM interruptions.
I have yet to find by searching anyone who had a real USB sync problem (i.e., one that doesn't get "fixed" by resetting or something equally simple) who has actually posted that they found a solution.
@OP, when do you get a message that you are req'd to sync by USB first? Does activesync tell you or your device?
I have this problem at work where the machine is managed. It just refuses to recognize the device. It's a security issue that we haven't been able to track down yet. I think if you look in one of the logs (forget which) you will see the actual error as it tries to load the driver.
just for the hell of it, try an older version of activesync. just tryin to throw in all possible fixes. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...3a-28bf-4cac-a682-58d3233efb4c&DisplayLang=en
try removing the sdcard and syncing?
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Thanks for all your responses. Sorry to take so long to respond to your questions and suggestions, I've been away (funerals and CES).
I have read extensively on this subject, have tried EVERYTHING everyone has suggested, and reached the conclusion that this IS a hardware problem, probably involving the USB jack itself.
At least for a while, replacing the hardware is something I can't do.
I want a BT sync for syncing with Outlook (Calendar/Contacts) and for installing software. I currently have NO plans to flash the ROM, I agree that would be risky over BT.
The error appears to be generated by Windows, I don't think it ever gets as far as ActiveSync, ActiveSync always indicates that it is not connected.
Despite that, I did try an earlier version of ActiveSync (can't remember which one); no joy. I tried Windows Mobile Device Center on a Windows 7 machine, but the results were the same: Device Not Recognized.
SO, does anyone know how I can force a BT sync WITHOUT first syncing by USB? That would solve my immediate problem.
Unfortunately I been there and done that.
The only workaround is to use a free exchange server - www.alol.net.br
I put it on my computer's outlook. Copied all the contacts and calender items from my default folders. Synced with ALOL. Installed on my phone, and synced via my wifi.
Not the best solution, but T-Mobile refuse to fix the faulty Diamond motherboard, but it works fine.
The first sync on the phone comes up with a error message, but after that it is fine. You need to manually put in all the settings.
I'm assuming that you have your phone set to "Activesync" + Enable Faster data synchronization on your Phone, under Settings->Connections->USB to PC
Have you tried changing this to "Disk Drive"? Activesync can still connect to the phone and do syncs, etc.
Atleast this is my experience on XP. I've had the same problem on/off after flashing one particular custom ROM.. Don't remember seeing this on my stock Tilt2 ROM.
Have you tried turning your computer Windows' firewall competely off? I read soom were that there seems to be some confict with windows firewall reconizing Activesyc.
None of the settings in the phone, including Disk Drive, make any difference. I'm fairly certain that I've tried them all. None of the settings on the PC side, including Firewall, make any difference either.
The connection never gets to ActiveSync; the USB drivers fail to recognize the device well before that.
As I mentioned earlier, I have become convinced that this is a hardware problem with the phone, probably related to the USB connector. All my research leads there.
The approach I'd like to try is to bypass USB connectivity completely and attempt to sync over Bluetooth. The problem is that ActiveSync refuses to sync over Bluetooth until AFTER the first USB sync (and setup).
Thus my question:
Does anyone know a way to force a sync over Bluetooth WITHOUT first syncing over USB. Registry hack? Settings change? ANYTHING?
Quick note.
This issue started happening to me as well.
And here's the somewhat odd part. With the SD card removed the phone is discovered properly. The original SD card and another spare one inserted in the phone cause the this USB error for me.
Go figure.
(and yes I've tried formatting the sd cards, and factory resetting the phone)
Since I use ubuntu, I'm not really going to spend anymore time figuring out this windows bug. Just needed to apply an update..via windows.
Try this it worked for me
http://www.online-tech-tips.com/computer-tips/usb-device-not-recognized/
I've searched all over and have tried several "solutions" to fixing my activesync problem but, none worked. For a few weeks after no problems whatsoever, activesync no longer recognized my phone (T-Mobile Touch Pro 2 stock WM 6.5 ROM). I've tried changing all the settings on my phone, ie: checking/unchecking the box to enable faster data synchronization, checking/unchecking the box for synchronize all PCs using this connection and made sure it was set to USB. I've uninstalled and reinstalled ActiveSync 4.5 on my PC. I've Hard Reset my phone several times. All that and still my phone is not recognized, it only charges (using my phone as a disk drive for file transfer does not work either). I've installed the activesync.sa.cab and ran it, still no luck. I've used SKTools to recreate activesync. All this and still no luck.
Is there anything else someone has tried and has had success with? I would like to have some end to this frustration.
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I've searched all over and have tried several "solutions" to fixing my activesync problem but, none worked. For a few weeks after no problems whatsoever, activesync no longer recognized my phone (T-Mobile Touch Pro 2 stock WM 6.5 ROM). I've tried changing all the settings on my phone, ie: checking/unchecking the box to enable faster data synchronization, checking/unchecking the box for synchronize all PCs using this connection and made sure it was set to USB. I've uninstalled and reinstalled ActiveSync 4.5 on my PC. I've Hard Reset my phone several times. All that and still my phone is not recognized, it only charges (using my phone as a disk drive for file transfer does not work either). I've installed the activesync.sa.cab and ran it, still no luck. I've used SKTools to recreate activesync. All this and still no luck.
Is there anything else someone has tried and has had success with? I would like to have some end to this frustration.
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I don't really believe the issue is with activesync itself, but to prove that you can establish an activesync connection over a bluetooth connection, and I have a feeling it will work fine that way. I've seen this problem come up a lot, and there's been several occasions where it was only cleared up by having the USB port on the phone replaced. The ports still seemed to be ok for charging, but the data pins weren't working as they should. I've seen that reported on the TP2 frequently enough to believe that there might be some design deficiency there.
About two months ago my TP2 began to fail connecting and sometimes would connect but not sync. When it did connect and sync it would be very slow doing it. I messed with it for about two hours and it began working again, although it wasn't clear what I did to fix it, and was fine for another month. At that time it started failing again only this time I couldn't revive it even after lengthy tech talks with HTC and VZW. Since the phone was only a few months old VZW replaced it and the new one works fine.
ive had the epic since the day it was released and have had an impossible time getting my computer to recognize it on a consistent basis. i have no idea whats going on. when i first got it i downloaded the samsung drivers and installed them, hooked up my phone and nothing. the computer tried to install drivers but consistently failed. the next day i tried again, did absolutely nothing, and it recognized my phone and i was able to root and everything else. since then its been hit or miss, one day it will recognize it and then it wont for a week, even without doing a god damn thing.
recently i dropped my epic in the snow and it fried the radio, i brought it to sprint and told them the radio just quit working and they gave me a new one. now im having the same problem, i cant get my comp to recognize the phone. i installed the samsung 32 bit drivers and everything, but still nothing. i hook up my phone and it either tries to install more drivers or does nothing at all. I want to root my phone and throw some roms on here, but i cant seem to figure it out. my buddy has a captivate and said he read a post in those forums of some guy having the same problem and a solution but i cant find it. im told its a windows 7 32 bit malfunction of some kind.
sorry for no capitalization/ punctuation and poor grammar but im in a hurry to get to school and i wanted to get this posted before i left.
please help, this is pissing me off.
thanks,
Phillip Traum
Have you tried completely removing the drivers and reloading them?
+1 uninstall/reinstall drivers. Make sure phone is not connected when installing drivers.
Also make sure you have the usb cable unplugged from the pc until you are ready to do something. I found that if you leave the cable plugged into the PC at all times (and unplug/replug at the phone end) it makes it more likely to not detect. Leaving the phone end plugged in and plugging/unplugging the PC end made a world of difference for me.
Reinstall windows. It's almost funny how often that corrects weird driver issues.
Try using the usb cable and phone on another computer and see if it does the same thing. Also try using different usb ports, alot of times the front usb ports are underpowered and will give you issues when you try and mount the phone.
Sounds to me like the cable. IMO the only thing the stock cable is good for is charging on my nightstand. I bought a $2 cable off of eBay that works EVERY time.
I had the same exact problem as you! Just have you tried connecting your phone to one of the USB ports on the back of your computer?
Use the USB ports on the motherboard on the back. Create a new profile for connecting the epic and load the drivers in that Profile. If it fails to recognize, try another port. Make sure you are installing the drivers on the new profile you created through User Accounts and then plugging your phone in. This should fix your problem.
i had the same issue with home premium (also win7) i had to reinstall the drivers before everytime i plugged my phone in.
however, since i put a new rom on it (bonsai 2.0) i havent had this issue.
i have tried uninstalling and reinstalling the drivers numerous times. i rarely ever have the cable plugged in when im not trying to use it to connect to the phone. and my computer only has 2 usb ports on the side of my laptop, so i dont really have many options as far as that is concerned. not sure what else i can do.
Reinstall windows. It is incredibly easy.
+1 for the reinstalling of windows - obnoxious as it may seem. I have a dinky old laptop that I installed Vista on just to do work on my Epic. I can use any cable (stock or my Monoprice.com special) and any port on it to connect to my epic. My Win7 desktop, however, won't to this day recognize it.
Some people have reported success using the drivers that come with PDA.net , too.
Many people are scared of reinstalling windows. They think they'll mess something up. Just backup everything you don't want to lose and you'll be fine. Windows installs, and especially Windows 7 installs are incredibly easy. They basically install themselves. At work, when computers come back in from our stores with problems, I usually delete the junk, copy the hard drive, and reinstall windows. Unless hardware is dying, it damn near always fixes the problem and takes a whole lot less time than trying to troubleshoot some of windows' weird conflicts.
Also, reinstalling windows on a semi-regular basis will get you to build good habits about backing up and organizing your files.
Zune will not show my Samsung Focus as being connected to my computer. It shows up under device manager as Windows Phone USB and if I try to access pictures or music on the phone while connected, it says "connecting/syncing with computer" and will not let me access. So everything seems to think its connected except for Zune
It works fine on my netbook so I thought windows on this computer was messing up. So I reinstalled windows (after reinstalling zune multiple times), and the same problem. It opens up Zune as soon as I connect the phone, but it does not show my device as being connected.
Might be a computer hardware issue, but its a relatively recent build with a core i5 processor so im not sure. Any help/tips appreciated.
have you tried a different USB port and/or different cable?
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have you tried a different USB port and/or different cable?
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Yes I have tried the front ports, the back ports, and a powered USB hub. All have the same result.
I only have 1 microusb cable (the one that came with the phone) and it works fine connected to my netbook and charger. So I don't think the cable is faulty. But I ordered another one off monoprice just to be certain. I will test that once its here.
Is there an alternate program which I can use to transfer media on/off my phone instead of Zune?
afraid not.
have you tried disabling your firewall and/or antivirus just before connecting and seeing if things run then? if so, i'm guessing one/both of them are stopping it from syncing.
I had an issue with this before as well. Make sure the cable you are using is the actual Samsung Cable...other cables don't seem to work.
If it still doesn't work, try de-associating the phone from the zune software/perform a hard reset.
Try doing a battery pull and then restarting the phone and trying... That's what I have to do. I am running 7008
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