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[Q] Windows 7 Doesn't Recognize my Continuum...

So I'm attempting to root the Continuum, but for some reason the phone won't effectively connect to Windows 7. For example, when I hook the phone up to my Samsung i7 laptop, all the phone does is charge. It doesn't even ask me if I would like to use usb storage or anything. The computer also doesn't recognize the device. Any ideas? Thanks!

A couple questions first:
- Did you install the Continuum drivers?
- Does your phone bring up the USB connection in the status bar?
- Does it bring up the Verizon VCast website on connection?

ExNukeSquid said:
A couple questions first:
- Did you install the Continuum drivers?
- Does your phone bring up the USB connection in the status bar?
- Does it bring up the Verizon VCast website on connection?
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1. I likely did not install the Continuum drivers, and I have no clue where to get them. I'm assuming Samsung's website, but it's a bit hard to figure out and navigate...
2. My phone does not bring up the USB connection in the status bar.
3. When I go to the browser, it brings up the Verizon website with news, etc.
It should probably be stated as well that this phone is not activated. I am using it on wifi only for the time being because I traded it with a friend for another phone.

Alright, so I've figured it out. Strangely enough, I was just using a generic USB to microUSB cable, and I actually needed to use a Samsung cable. Weird, right?

sportsinger75 said:
Alright, so I've figured it out. Strangely enough, I was just using a generic USB to microUSB cable, and I actually needed to use a Samsung cable. Weird, right?
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So...now that I'm rooted, how in the world do I install a custom rom? I saw that there's a ClockworkMod Recovery out, but what does "Odin" mean? I'm coming from an LG Optimus V and have extensive experience rooting and installing custom roms and recoveries, but I've never heard of that before. Thanks again!

First, we dont have much for custom roms on this phone. The couple we do have contain fairly well written "how-to's" for them.
Second, if you are not sure, do some research and find out as many answers with the vast pool of knowlendge at your fingertips (the interwebs) as you can. There has already been a swarm of questions asked, and I am sure the answers may already be there for you.
I am waiting for the update and Froyo roms to come out before I bother with custom roms, but I am not holding my breath for that. I will probably be on my next Android phone before I will bother. Modding it up with Widgetlocker, ADW Launcher, and some other goodies at the moment to tide me over.

I had this same problem today. USB mass storage wasn't working, adb wasn't working. I wasn't using the samsung cable, but I can't see how that would make a difference, as the cable I was using has worked for literally a couple dozen different phones from different manufacturers - including other samsungs. I had the samsung drivers installed.
The owner claims that only media sync works on his computer as well, and that usb mass storage has never worked. Anyone have any ideas on how to fix this?

i am also getting this problem. as far as i know i am still using the samsung cable, as normal micro-usb cables dont fit in the continuums port. ill look for another one, but this is quite odd. what i have done (all windows 7 64 bit):
drivers uninstalled
drivers installed
lagfix on
lag fix off
factory reset (within adrenalyne's rom)
i am going to try to transfer the stock rom via bluetooth and see if that works
edit: turns out that isnt possible without odi recognizing the device, which it doesnt (not even in download mode). this is very peculiar
some more information: nothing even shows up in device manager. no unknown devices, nothing. the phone charges, but thats it. i might go to the verizon store and see if i can get another cable

My guess is because you are using a 64 bit version of windows..
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I use win7 x64 with odin3v1.3 and it always detects.... I have odin on pc screen with files loaded then I pull bat hold the DownVol button and plug in usb
EDIT: I also have 'galaxy s x64 drivers'...I found em on net sumwhere?
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jaizero said:
My guess is because you are using a 64 bit version of windows..
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Why would that matter at all?

The 64bit version of Windows 7 is notorious for not being compatible with a lot of devices. There just arent any 64bit drivers. If you dont understand how to run your software in the proper compatibility mode you will run into problems. I used the x64 version of Win7 for about 12 seconds after I realized my ancient usb optical mouse didnt work lol.
My advice, try running the Samsung driver installer in compatibility mode and see if that doesnt help.

jaizero said:
My advice, try running the Samsung driver installer in compatibility mode and see if that doesnt help.
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Compatibility mode won't do anything in the case of drivers. I'm not sure what your issue is though as all of my Samsung phones have been picked up fine from within Windows 7 x64. Is the phone picked up on any non-Windows 7 computer? Have you checked in Device Manager to see if it just needs installed?

its the cable. i took mine to the verizon store, they tested it, and gave me a new one for free. works perfectly now

Excellent, problem solved!

So it turns out a factory reset fixed it. Using a moto cable. So that's definitely not the issue. Flashing froyo now. Thanks!

I have encountered that a few times also. Its weird cuz when I plugged the usb into ac charger it almost immediately asks if I want to mount sd for data transfer. 20 mins later I unplug usb from unit and plugit into my win7 pc and nothin? So plugged back into ac unit and it recognize....so I mounted and it didn't know what to do lol. I then plugged back intopc...waited...changed orientation and 'Boom' pc sees it...in fact I change orientation whenever it seems to hang and seems to work....
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I should also note that I have never used a samsung cable and every usb micro I've used (moto,kodak,BB,Lg) has fit and worked. But I have noticed some usb related quirks since froyo update like no lock screen after charging till I push home button, inaccurate batt icon (goes from 3/4 to 1/4 in like 10 mins but overall batt life is same as before)...
On an unrelated note I also can't get v6supercharger to work...?
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USB Speed

Every time I plug in my Galaxy Nexus to PC via USB, I get a message that pops up saying that my speed could be faster if I used USB 2.0 ports and it shows me which ports on my computer (3A3A, 3A3C, etc.).
Anybody know what this is and how I can repair? I've tried moving my cable to other ports on my comp (front, back, etc.) and continue to get this message. As far as I know, all of my USB ports are 2.0...
Win 7 x64
Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P Motherboard

I am guessing you need to reinstall usb drivers for your pc, phone or both.
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arbiter is probably right. if you have USB 2.0 ports, and unless your computer is like 10 years old, you do, then something really trashed your usb drivers.
your best bet is to search for windows 7 usb drivers, or go to a windows 7 forum and ask there if you can't find what your looking for on your own.

Any chance it's the USB drivers on my Galaxy Nexus? How would I fix/update those?

rabaker07 said:
Any chance it's the USB drivers on my Galaxy Nexus? How would I fix/update those?
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Not on your nexus. I meant drivers for your phone on windows. There are android and samsung drivers. But honestly i think you should goto device manager and see if there are any exclamation marks relating to usb interfaces. Also check the manufacturer of your pc, gigabyte and windows update and see if there are any updates to your motherboard, specifically your chipset and usb drivers.
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How will I know that my speeds could be better? I can't see the transfer rate in the dialogue window when transferring via MTP.
I added a 4.5GB Movie file and it took 15 minutes. Does that sound about right? (I think that's around 5MB/sec)

I'm experiencing the same issue except it only occurs intermittently.
Windows Vista x64
rabaker07 said:
Every time I plug in my Galaxy Nexus to PC via USB, I get a message that pops up saying that my speed could be faster if I used USB 2.0 ports and it shows me which ports on my computer (3A3A, 3A3C, etc.).
Anybody know what this is and how I can repair? I've tried moving my cable to other ports on my comp (front, back, etc.) and continue to get this message. As far as I know, all of my USB ports are 2.0...
Win 7 x64
Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P Motherboard
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rabaker07 said:
How will I know that my speeds could be better? I can't see the transfer rate in the dialogue window when transferring via MTP.
I added a 4.5GB Movie file and it took 15 minutes. Does that sound about right? (I think that's around 5MB/sec)
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I would be happy with that.
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Had this problem as well. Fixed it by installing the usb drivers from Samsung website. The default windows 7 composite device drivers apparently incorrectly report that error. I have only usb 2.0 ports on my computer and got the error - error went away when I installed the Samsung drivers.
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eps3 said:
I'm experiencing the same issue except it only occurs intermittently.
Windows Vista x64
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+this
In my case it's on Win 7 and I've got current drivers installed as I recently rooted the phone. I only get this message with the GNex. All my other USB devices work fine with all the 2.0 ports.

Se7enLC said:
Had this problem as well. Fixed it by installing the usb drivers from Samsung website. The default windows 7 composite device drivers apparently incorrectly report that error. I have only usb 2.0 ports on my computer and got the error - error went away when I installed the Samsung drivers.
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Reinstalling the Samsung drivers appears to have helped...

[Q] My Galaxy Nexus is not charging or recognized in USB under any Windows edition

First of all, I have searched everywhere in the forums (in all sections) outside the forms in all means to find anybody with the exact symptoms that is happening to my galaxy nexus but to no avail
There are many cases where others has faced issues but not as unique as this one.
PC = Windows 7 (64bit) + Windows 7 (32bit) + Windows Vista + MAC OSX + Windows XP(32bit) .. etc
I have been seeing all the issues (common or unique) with charging and USB in GNex but mine is truly a unique one.
I got this phone 2 days ago on stock 4.0.2 locked/unrooted from a Blondie.
The issue is when connecting the USB via PC in Android mode (while inside the OS)! Thephone doesn’t event register in windows (i.e. not connection sound or anything shows up in the system trey or device manager)
The phone doesn’t charge as well when it’s ON (in Android Mode) and connected to the PC.
In simple and bare words .. there is no spark!? it’s as there is no physical action happened in the PC nor the Phone?
Here are facts that might ring a bell to figure out what’s going wrong here:
The phone charges normally via AC (stock charger or other chargers) and there is no issue at all in both cases wither the phone is switched ON or OFF.
Fastboot is properly connected and recognized in windows and the phone gets recognized when connected in ODIN as well and I am able to flash (already did a couple of stock rom flashing using Galaxy Nexus ToolKit v5.6
It also worth mentioning that when the phone is OFF and connected to PC via USB it shows the bolt icon and start charging for 5 seconds and reboots again to the bolt icon and this gets repeated endlessly.
I have also tried 4 different Micro-USB cables just to be fair.
Because of this, I am unable to root the phone and this is driving me crazy!
Please help me out here.

Did you download the samsung drivers?
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It could be an issue with the micro-USB port on the phone. Some people have started having issues after a few months, myself included. If that's the case you have to get it serviced.

Songs like an issue with your drivers.
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try going to storage in settings, press menu, click then on the pop-up and check the mtp option

laker666 said:
Did you download the samsung drivers?
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I don't see the point!? The device is not even picking up when connected to the PC? I don't reach to the point of driver installation unless I'm in fastboot or Odin.
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blunden said:
It could be an issue with the micro-USB port on the phone. Some people have started having issues after a few months, myself included. If that's the case you have to get it serviced.
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I was afraid of this, but hey .. how do u explain the proper connection I'm fastboot and odin? Means the hardware is fine. Right?
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blockbusta said:
try going to storage in settings, press menu, click then on the pop-up and check the mtp option
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Not only this was ticked, I have also changed it back and forth with camera (PTP) while {} developer options ticked on USB debugging, Stay awake and Allow mock locations
Still no hope ..
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droidace said:
I don't see the point!? The device is not even picking up when connected to the PC? I don't reach to the point of driver installation unless I'm in fastboot or Odin.
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Go to the samsung website and download the drivers onto your PC...if you don't have the drivers it can't possibly connect to your phone to charge
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http://bit.ly/HD2HvO
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laker666 said:
http://bit.ly/HD2HvO
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Ok, will go ahead and try the official driver installation (I have downloaded the driver form http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/SCH-I515MSAVZW
EDIT: I have installed the drivers in both Windows XP and Windows 7. Still facing the same issue!?

droidace said:
Ok, will go ahead and try the official driver installation (I have downloaded the driver form http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/SCH-I515MSAVZW
EDIT: I have installed the drivers in both Windows XP and Windows 7. Still facing the same issue!?
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Hmmm....maybe you just got a turd of a phone...sucks man
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i found out that if i plug in the usb to phone phone, then rebooted it. it would get recognized.

Is the microUSB port really so delicate on the GNex?
I had an Xperia X10i before this and had to replace it after nine months.
Should I be extra careful?
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Drivers won't fix your problem.
Will the cord you are using charge the Galaxy Nexus if you put it into a wall charger?

LxRAYRAYXL said:
i found out that if i plug in the usb to phone phone, then rebooted it. it would get recognized.
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Just tried. Nothing changed

descendency said:
Drivers won't fix your problem.
Will the cord you are using charge the Galaxy Nexus if you put it into a wall charger?
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Yes, it perfectly charges from AC using thew same cord.

For a temporary solution, you can use an app called software data cable, which allows you to access the file system using ftp. Or any app that does this for the matter.

droidace said:
Yes, it perfectly charges from AC using thew same cord.
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The only thing I can think of is you either have a defective phone, a defective USB port, or you are trying to use a low power port.
I just plugged mine into a desktop that doesn't have a Nexus driver and it worked fine.

descendency said:
The only thing I can think of is you either have a defective phone, a defective USB port, or you are trying to use a low power port.
I just plugged mine into a desktop that doesn't have a Nexus driver and it worked fine.
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I would say it's a defective USB port if fastboot/ODIN are not functioning. but both modes are working flawlessly and I always keep flashing stock roms!? such a weird issue!!!?
Low power port? Nope! I have USB 3.0 and 2.0!

USB debugging problem

I plugged my phone into my computer today, and noticed that my USB debugging didn't come up on my phone. I'm not sure what happened, I can't figure it out. My computer doesn't recognize my phone and my phone doesn't start running USB debugging. Its checked on my phone but maybe my drivers are screwed up somehow. Anyone got any tips?
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usb connection to computer
What is it that you are trying to do? If all you want is to see the phone from windows and transfer files, you want debugging off. USB debugging is for using adb commands, or tools that use them, like for rooting.

If you are sure that it is not software problem with your PC (it worked some time ago, you didn't change anything, etc.), than try to clean USB port with soft tooth brush. The USB can have some problems due to oxidation.

I'm trying to go from AOKP 31 to something newer. But my computer used to show me my phone but now it doesn't do anything.
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[Q] New laptop,replacement Epic4g!Laptop/Epic not recognizing each other!

Need Help! I know this has probably been addressed, but, couldn't find the post. :cyclops: So, received replacement Epic & have new laptop. Installed the Samsung drivers onto laptop, but, when I connect phone it only charges. No screen asking about USB storage like normal & nor does my laptop even register the device being plugged in. I'm running Windows 7 on an Asus x401a & downloaded drivers from Samsung & installed. When I connect, nothing happens. I checked & rechecked USB debugging, just in case, mock locations, and powercycled and still nothing. If anyone couldplease let me know how to fix, I'd really appreciate. Thanks![sSIZE]

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Witch drivers did you use?
Rocking cm9.1

Open dialer and press ##8778# and makes sure usb is set to pda and not modem...
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flastnoles11 said:
Open dialer and press ##8778# and makes sure usb is set to pda and not modem...
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Did that and USB is set to pda. The UART is set to modem.

zman519 said:
Witch drivers did you use?
Rocking cm9.1
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Those that are on the Samsung support site, version 1.3.800 according to file name.

smathias503 said:
Those that are on the Samsung support site, version 1.3.800 according to file name.
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Ok cool, just wanted to make sure you had the right ones.
It this a clean Win7 (x32? Or x64) install? Or is it a OEM install?
What model laptop? The more info you give us the ezer it will be to try & help.
Any other USB devices have ANY problems? I'm mainly talking about USB devices that need drivers, not a flash drive or hdd
Rocking cm9.1

smathias503 said:
Need Help! I know this has probably been addressed, but, couldn't find the post. :cyclops: So, received replacement Epic & have new laptop. Installed the Samsung drivers onto laptop, but, when I connect phone it only charges. No screen asking about USB storage like normal & nor does my laptop even register the device being plugged in. I'm running Windows 7 on an Asus x401a & downloaded drivers from Samsung & installed. When I connect, nothing happens. I checked & rechecked USB debugging, just in case, mock locations, and powercycled and still nothing. If anyone couldplease let me know how to fix, I'd really appreciate. Thanks![sSIZE]
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did you manually install the drivers? and when you plug phone to laptop and you get the usb icon in notificatio bar, did you slide bar down and tap on usb connection?
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LORDFIRE00 said:
did you manually install the drivers? and when you plug phone to laptop and you get the usb icon in notificatio bar, did you slide bar down and tap on usb connection?
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i know they are simple steps, but many people sometimes overlook the easy steps.