Phone recognized as unknown device when in download mode? - Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

So I cannot for the life of me get my windows 7 64 bit to recognize my phone in download mode. I have installed and uninstalled and installed the samsung mobile driver to no avail. When I try to use the extracted drivers I get a "the best driver is already installed" message. Anyone know what I'm doing wrong?
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Www.samsung.com/support. Click on sprint, d700, then press select. Select "software". Then to the very right click on the little file and it will download the drivers.
Before u do this, uninstall ur so called existing drivers.
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schnowdapowda said:
So I cannot for the life of me get my windows 7 64 bit to recognize my phone in download mode. I have installed and uninstalled and installed the samsung mobile driver to no avail. When I try to use the extracted drivers I get a "the best driver is already installed" message. Anyone know what I'm doing wrong?
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Also make sure you are using the ports that are directly hooked to the motherboard (the back)... and not the stock cable... use an htc or blackberry or some other heavy duty cable... these epics are very finicky!
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Ur not kidding about that!!
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androidmaster1 said:
Www.samsung.com/support. Click on sprint, d700, then press select. Select "software". Then to the very right click on the little file and it will download the drivers.
Before u do this, uninstall ur so called existing drivers.
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If this doesn't work then unistall your "unkown device" and advance install your drivers and it will work I've had this happen NUMEROUS times
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You know...you three are gonna stop hogging all my Q&A stuff....LOL! Nice job guys. You 3 are handling just about every question. I read the threads, see your answers and just move along. You guys got it!

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You know...you three are gonna stop hogging all my Q&A stuff....LOL! Nice job guys. You 3 are handling just about every question. I read the threads, see your answers and just move along. You guys got it!
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Booyah!!!!!!! Hahaha thanks kenny
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Thanks guys ill give it a try when I'm home.
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Biggorron: how exactly do you advance install drivers? When I uninstall the unknown device it doesn't show up again until I scan for new hardware. Then it automatically installs a dummy driver for "unknown device"
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Schno, the method that I have stated above. That manually installs the appropriate drivers needed.
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schnowdapowda said:
Biggorron: how exactly do you advance install drivers? When I uninstall the unknown device it doesn't show up again until I scan for new hardware. Then it automatically installs a dummy driver for "unknown device"
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Whoops what you do is update the driver sorry and when it asks you choose the advanced install not the recommended and choose your drivers.
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damn cables lol. I seriously tried like 3 different cables and was ruling that out. but then i tried the one from my kindle and it worked. thanks for the help fellas.

schnowdapowda said:
damn cables lol. I seriously tried like 3 different cables and was ruling that out. but then i tried the one from my kindle and it worked. thanks for the help fellas.
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9 times out of 10 its the damn cable!!!!
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[Q] Rooting with Windows XP?

So I plan on rooting my Epic to cwm3/ext4 and all, but the only PC I have in my house is a Windows XP. My question is, will the Samsung Drivers work on an old Windows XP computer, and if so, would you recommend it?
Thanks.
acer1096xxx said:
So I plan on rooting my Epic to cwm3/ext4 and all, but the only PC I have in my house is a Windows XP. My question is, will the Samsung Drivers work on an old Windows XP computer, and if so, would you recommend it?
Thanks.
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I think so I don't see it being a problem since the drivers are made for windows in general
So I think you'll be ok
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Estewa_619 said:
I think so I don't see it being a problem since the drivers are made for windows in general
So I think you'll be ok
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I guess you're right. I'm just worried that it's too old. I'll probably hold off for a bit until I get further confirmations. Thanks though.
It will work fine on windows xp as long as your system recognizes your epic.
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kennyglass123 said:
It will work fine on windows xp as long as your system recognizes your epic.
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That's my problem I'm screwed if my phone crashes on me because my computer running XP home won't recognize my phone except for mass storage, that's about it haha
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Windows XP is fine. Just install.the drivers.
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The drivers work fine on XP/Vista/7.
I have one-clicked, odined, adb-ed and so on from both XP and 7 machines.
Easiest way to determine if your drivers are good is to run Odin and put your phone into download mode (boot holding the 1 key) and then plug it in. If a com port shows up in Odin you are good to go.
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kennyglass123 said:
Easiest way to determine if your drivers are good is to run Odin and put your phone into download mode (boot holding the 1 key) and then plug it in. If a com port shows up in Odin you are good to go.
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That's what my problem has been. The on click worked and mass storage works but when I try to put into download mode computer comes back with not recognized or malfunctioning so might just be the computer I'm not sure
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[Q] unrevoked 3 doesn't even detect my EVO 4g

I've rebooted both my Mac and my EVO several times. I've also uninstalled UR3 and reinstalled the .dmg file several times.
I plug the phone into the USB and select USB debugging and nothing ever changes. Can anybody help me out?
My EVO radio version is 2.15.00.11.19 and that qualifies!
Any help would be appreciated.
Im on windows, but I know you have to install the unrevoked drivers on windows. Is the mac maybe the same?
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According to everything I've seen, the drivers are "built in" on the Mac!
Yea I think ive seen that too. Hmmm...have you tried fastboot usb mode? I never had to do it, but I Think (dont quote me ) you can use unrevoked via the fastboot, maybe search around for unrevoked via fastboot. Might be something there
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Ok heres another maybe windows only. Did u install and uninstall htc sync, or is it only for windows? You know what apparently im the wrong guy for this question as im on windows , jus tryin to help lol
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r.storm85 said:
Ok heres another maybe windows only. Did u install and uninstall htc sync, or is it only for windows? You know what apparently im the wrong guy for this question as im on windows , jus tryin to help lol
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I run bootcamp on this machine, so I am trying to do it using the Winders installer right now. Let's see....
Ok, I'm in the middle of it right now. Thing is rebooting as I type this on my Xoom.
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It's on the clock work mod recovery screen. Oh crap, I need to watch the rest of the video real quick. Lol
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So, evidently, some of these EVO units won't work on the Mac side. I successfully rooted the device using bootcamp and Winders 7...dang it.
try another cable...
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try another cable...
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It wouldn't have been the cable if it worked on Winders and not Mac, would it?
Cool glad you figured it out
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My kindle doesnt want to connect via adb

everytime i uninstall the driver and try to install them again it says thats its a GT-P1000 can anyone help me?
Restore the kindle I had the same isue
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XxSHaDoWxSLaYeRxX said:
Restore the kindle I had the same isue
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sorry.. but what do you mean by restore my kindle? And do you understand my issue just wondering so we can be on the same page lol
Did you check the box that sometimes shows when deleting drivers that says something along the lines of "Delete the stored driver as well"?
Also, just to be sure - delete all Android/KF related drivers while the KF is plugged in, then unplug it, run install_drivers.bat from KFU and then plug in the KF.
If you're not lucky, you'll probably have to resort to the manual installation method for drivers. More information here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23747671&postcount=2
sTyLeSz said:
sorry.. but what do you mean by restore my kindle? And do you understand my issue just wondering so we can be on the same page lol
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Restore factory Rom / factory reset
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Off topic comment: Windows makes it so hard! Its like Windows does something different each time you want it to do a specific thing. On the other hand, Linux is clean, Stable, fast, and persistent. Just thought I'd share my thought
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Off topic comment: Windows makes it so hard! Its like Windows does something different each time you want it to do a specific thing. On the other hand, Linux is clean, Stable, fast, and persistent. Just thought I'd share my thought
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True dat
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[Q] Not able to connect to computer at all?

Hey everyone, I'm having a problem where I cannot connect to my computer at all. I have tried installing all the drivers and I even reset my phone back to stock. Nothing is working. I cannot even connect to Odin. Can anybody help? Currently running stock touchwiz on Telus i747. Cannot connect to windows 7 or Mac.
Things I have tried:
Resetting phone to full stock
Reinstalling drivers
Reinstalling Kies
Trying different roms
Trying different cables
Trying different computers
I will connect the phone to the computer and nothing will show up at all. The computer just isn't recognizing it, yet it charges.
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HBSN11 said:
Hey everyone, I'm having a problem where I cannot connect to my computer at all. I have tried installing all the drivers and I even reset my phone back to stock. Nothing is working. I cannot even connect to Odin. Can anybody help? Currently running stock touchwiz on Telus i747. Cannot connect to windows 7 or Mac.
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Check this thread. I was having the same problem, and a solution I found fixed it.
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Check this thread. I was having the same problem, and a solution I found fixed it.
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What thread?
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HBSN11 said:
Hey everyone, I'm having a problem where I cannot connect to my computer at all. I have tried installing all the drivers and I even reset my phone back to stock. Nothing is working. I cannot even connect to Odin. Can anybody help? Currently running stock touchwiz on Telus i747. Cannot connect to windows 7 or Mac.
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are you on a rooted stock rom?
amzi said:
are you on a rooted stock rom?
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Not right now. I reset the whole thing to see if that would work and I still can't connect. Should I root it again?
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It has nothing to do with rooting.
If your on stock, have you tried installing Kies?
Edit your original post to what steps you have done as your problem is too vague.
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HBSN11 said:
Not right now. I reset the whole thing to see if that would work and I still can't connect. Should I root it again?
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Try to uninstall the drivers you already have.(im pretty sure the prograam is like samsung mobile something). then dowlload samsung kies and it should install the drivers for you! then if you still are running in to problems you should click troubleshoot with Kies and it should work fine because its gonna reinstall the drivers again...
just wondering when u insert ur phone does it make a sound to ur computer does it say anything is connected ?
amzi said:
Try to uninstall the drivers you already have.(im pretty sure the prograam is like samsung mobile something). then dowlload samsung kies and it should install the drivers for you! then if you still are running in to problems you should click troubleshoot with Kies and it should work fine because its gonna reinstall the drivers again...
just wondering when u insert ur phone does it make a sound to ur computer does it say anything is connected ?
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I tried that. Nothing is working. And nothing happens. No sound or anything.
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Have you tried accessing your phone through the AirDroid app? It allows you to upload and manage your files from your Web browser. It's not a fix to your problem but it could help in the immediate future.
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CamFlawless said:
Have you tried accessing your phone through the AirDroid app? It allows you to upload and manage your files from your Web browser. It's not a fix to your problem but it could help in the immediate future.
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Thanks. I will give that a try for now.
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Did you ever have any luck?
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CamFlawless said:
Did you ever have any luck?
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No it still isn't connecting. Oh well.
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Is the cable/USB port working? Onetime I struggled for an hour, just to realise that it wasn't properly plunged in.
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HBSN11 said:
Thanks. I will give that a try for now.
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Had a similar issue and this fixed it for me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1950833

Can't get computer to detect my sprint galaxy nexus

OK here is the problem I own a sprint galaxy nexus OK I can't get my PC to recognize It I have dev options enabled USB debug enabled I have used 3 different cables different ports I also have installed reinstalled drivers and nothing now I found out if its plugged in I go into recovery it picks it up installed 1 of the 5 drivers now can anyone help or help me figure out how to get it back to stock so I can use insurance?
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jdillard343434 said:
OK here is the problem I own a sprint galaxy nexus OK I can't get my PC to recognize It I have dev options enabled USB debug enabled I have used 3 different cables different ports I also have installed reinstalled drivers and nothing now I found out if its plugged in I go into recovery it picks it up installed 1 of the 5 drivers now can anyone help or help me figure out how to get it back to stock so I can use insurance?
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all you need is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895
if the goal is to return to stock, why are you even messing around in recovery?? ... nvm. just read the thread i gave you. 100% positive that you'll make it this time. uninstall all drivers, reboot, then start the procedure, while efrant guides you to the light.
No I mean I can't even get to my pictures nothing shows up so there's no way to install the driver but thanks
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Did you turn OFF fast charge?
Where's the fast charge at in srttings
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provide more info please. current rom, kernel, we already you're on sprint.
I'm sorry, if you tested another usb cable and you're perfectly sure you have fastboot and drivers for fastboot interface correctly installed, and already learned how to use the android/nexus/google tools, like adb and fastboot, then I think you need to read some of this. read it all. please. so that you can enjoy your device.
jdillard343434 said:
No I mean I can't even get to my pictures nothing shows up so there's no way to install the driver but thanks
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what? because you can't get to your pictures, there's no way to install a driver? seriously? what operating system are you using, Windows or OSX? Thought so. /s
Please register over at http://windowsforums.org/ or http://macosx.com/forums/ and ask how to manually install drivers that you got from a zip on those OSes.
Well it ask me to plug in phone after install well I can't even get the PC to notice I'm on big rush dog 4.2 vpbs.nrv.Google kernel
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jdillard343434 said:
No I mean I can't even get to my pictures nothing shows up so there's no way to install the driver but thanks
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Spoken like somebody who absolutely knows what they're talking about.
USB cable broken? Does the phone charge when you plug it in? Try another USB cable.
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