Unable to Mount ET4G to my comp as a disk drive - Samsung Epic 4G Touch

I have two rooted Epic Touch 4G's running calk's GB 3.0 Rom. I can mount one, but can't mount the other. The problem just started happening a couple of weeks ago. I tried reinstalling the drivers on my computer and have tried flashing a new ROMs, but my phone still won't mount. It charges just fine.
I don't think it's a driver problem since my other et4g mounts just fine. Has anyone else had this issue? Thanks in advance for your help!

Try multi sd from the Market, should help mounting your phone for now. Have you tried different cords, USB ports, computers?
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slick_rick said:
Try multi sd from the Market, should help mounting your phone for now. Have you tried different cords, USB ports, computers?
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I've tried different cords, usb ports and reinstalling the drivers. I have yet to try my other comp. I'll give that a go as well as the multi-sd from the market and see if that works. Thx for the reply slick_rick.

uofajac said:
I've tried different cords, usb ports and reinstalling the drivers. I have yet to try my other comp. I'll give that a go as well as the multi-sd from the market and see if that works. Thx for the reply slick_rick.
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No prob, let me know if it works. Are both e4gts on the same rom, kernel?
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uofajac said:
I have two rooted Epic Touch 4G's running calk's GB 3.0 Rom. I can mount one, but can't mount the other. The problem just started happening a couple of weeks ago. I tried reinstalling the drivers on my computer and have tried flashing a new ROMs, but my phone still won't mount. It charges just fine.
I don't think it's a driver problem since my other et4g mounts just fine. Has anyone else had this issue? Thanks in advance for your help!
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Just curious, did you try ICS on that device and see if it picks up in MTP mode?

garwynn said:
Just curious, did you try ICS on that device and see if it picks up in MTP mode?
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I did. I've been experimenting with a few ICS roms over the last couple of weeks to see if that would fix the issue. Still unable to mount. I just recently went back to GB.

slick_rick said:
No prob, let me know if it works. Are both e4gts on the same rom, kernel?
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Yes, same rom on both phones. Calks ET4G Gingerbread v3.0. Using the kernel that comes with the ROM.

uofajac said:
Yes, same rom on both phones. Calks ET4G Gingerbread v3.0. Using the kernel that comes with the ROM.
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Yea missed that in the OP lol. Did multi mount SD from the Market work?
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uofajac said:
Yes, same rom on both phones. Calks ET4G Gingerbread v3.0. Using the kernel that comes with the ROM.
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Have you tried checking USB debugging?thats how I got mine to work.
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wikedone said:
Have you tries checking USB debugging?thats how I got mine to work.
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When I uncheck USB Debugging, the phone recognizes the MTP-Connection. When I check USB Debugging all it does is charge.

uofajac said:
When I uncheck USB Debugging, the phone recognizes the MTP-Connection. When I check USB Debugging all it does is charge.
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Weird
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slick_rick said:
Yea missed that in the OP lol. Did multi mount SD from the Market work?
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Yeah, no luck.

uofajac said:
Yeah, no luck.
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Try dialing ##8778# in your dialer and see what comes up. Let me know.
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Yes!! Found something that worked! Thanks to PatrickBay over at Android Central and thanks to all that replied!
PatrickBay @ Android Central....
I had the same problem over the last few months and it progressively got worse. Yesterday, try as I may (and I tried all of the software-based fixes I could find), nothing would work. Even the charger would no longer juice it up.
That made me think that it could actually be a physical problem, not a software one. So I looked at the micro USB port and the slot in the middle (the tongue, if you will), seemed to be tilted too far down. I stuck a glasses flathead screwdriver (one of those really slim ones) in there and bent the connector upwards so that it was roughly in the center of the cavity. Plugged the cable back in and, lo and behold, all functionality fully restored!
I would caution that if you're doing this, do it as a last resort, and do it gently since you're forcing something that's fairly delicate.
I've noticed this problem on other Nexus phones and I chalk it up to the way that the micro USB slot is unsupported (so it can bend easily).
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[Q] epic wont turn on?

so i just got this new epic in the mail after paying 100 dollars for it....was already on el30.....so i tried adding the md5 file in order to root it but it got stuck and got semi bricked so i tried to odin it back to stock and did repartition auto reboots and reset time and after like 3 intents of it getting stuck on boot.bin now it wont turn on.....HELP!!! I just got it today and im really scared about breaking it again!
Keep trying to get into download mode by popping the battery in and out. Get a better cable and redownload the files.
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ok so i got it into download mode and it keeps freezing at boot.bin....i can never get it past that..............
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Keep trying to get into download mode by popping the battery in and out. Get a better cable and redownload the files.
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why is there 2 threads on this posted at exact same time except one has [q]? just curious is all.
forgot to click yes it is a question! my bad....
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why is there 2 threads on this posted at exact same time except one has [q]? just curious is all.
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Common noob mistake, worth a shot advising in case you're having a brainfart, make sure you're odin'ing under PDA or it won't ever finish.
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i am....under pda.....
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Common noob mistake, worth a shot advising in case you're having a brainfart, make sure you're odin'ing under PDA or it won't ever finish.
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Like kenny said get a better cable and redownload the files... oh and repartition shouldn't have been checked since you were already on BML and is used to go back to that. :/
Auto reboot is the ONLY thing that should be checked. Redownload the files and try it with a better cable if you don't have one stop now or get ready to bury the phone.
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Looks like the phone wont turn on either? It gives me like this dark blue screen....really dim...noticed it when i tried turning it on while the light was off
Big Goron said:
Like kenny said get a better cable and redownload the files... oh and repartition shouldn't have been checked since you were already on BML and is used to go back to that. :/
Auto reboot is the ONLY thing that should be checked. Redownload the files and try it with a better cable if you don't have one stop now or get ready to bury the phone.
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Remove the battery and connect to the computer and see if you can put it in download mode.
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mcluvin1065 said:
ok so i got it into download mode and it keeps freezing at boot.bin....i can never get it past that..............
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Keep trying you will get it.
so now i am trying it on a diffrent computer with a diffrent cable.....and i got everything...tried to plug it in but it sais that the device is unrecognized.....so i tried downloading the drivers but it keeps freezing at the loading bar? downloaded the drivers 2 seperate times with same result?
Odin hangs on me everytime I use the front usb ports on a desktop computer. For some odd reason it works only on the main usb ports in the back of my desktop.
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xopher.hunter said:
Odin hangs on me everytime I use the front usb ports on a desktop computer. For some odd reason it works only on the main usb ports in the back of my desktop.
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Because the front is a hub usb port and the usb's in the back are direct on the mobo. Certain computers are picky some like the front over the back ones.
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mcluvin1065 said:
so now i am trying it on a diffrent computer with a diffrent cable.....and i got everything...tried to plug it in but it sais that the device is unrecognized.....so i tried downloading the drivers but it keeps freezing at the loading bar? downloaded the drivers 2 seperate times with same result?
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Try the drivers and instructions from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1052813
those are the instructions i was using primarily lol
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Try the drivers and instructions from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1052813
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succesfully installed the drivers.....still sais that the usb device is not recognized? using laptop btw...
mcluvin1065 said:
succesfully installed the drivers.....still sais that the usb device is not recognized? using laptop btw...
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Winddows 7 64bit?
If so check this forum out this has a soulution in the first few posts... :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=728929
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i have tried everything and the phone is still not being recognized....i have uninstalled and installed again.....i have used 4 diffrent computers 2 of them will not recognize the device and the other two get stuck on boot.bin....i really need some assistance....
ok so i think the issue is that usb debugging is not enabled?.....the only problem is that the first two computers i use read the phone and so does odin....these two keep saying unrecognized device....i would toggle it on but like i said before the screen will not turn on....just gives me a dim black screen....

Rookie mistake... any help?

So I was rooting my friends phone, and accidently forgot to remove the check mark next to repartition when installing cwm, now the phone will not install any roms, and will not return to stock through Odin. Gets stuck at factoryfs.rfs, and will not process any further. Any advice?
Get the victory.pit and odin again with rfepartition checked... I spent 3 days TRYING to brick this phone and couldn't... just keep trying... different cables, ports, etc....
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I tried that... have been using the PIT the whole time.. even repartitioned by itself which went through fine. Still hangs at factory, when I power on the phone it is a blank screen... tried two computers, and every port... set odin as admin, and running it in compatibility mode...
It sounds insane but really just keep trying because eventually it should work. It took me a whole day once but eventually I rebooted a lot and got the cord port combo, and the grace of a religious deity correct. As long as nothing blows up while doing the repartition nothing really bad should happen since you can always flash recoveries and kernels through Odin anyway. Good luck and happy flashing!
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I believe its your cord.. Had the same problem
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stevie13.xo said:
I believe its your cord.. Had the same problem
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Used this cable before to get mine going... I don't think it is that...
Use heimdall load the package remove the factoryfs and then flash and then if that works then flash factoryfs by itself i got it to work by doing this
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saramon said:
Used this cable before to get mine going... I don't think it is that...
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If its already repartitioned try it without the pit and without checking repartition this time... I did the same thing yesterday and it worked for me...
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Well, I guess Satan was in the phone, and decided to leave, working fine now... nothing different lol
saramon said:
Well, I guess Satan was in the phone, and decided to leave, working fine now... nothing different lol
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Awesome!
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PC doesn't recognize my phone

Need some help guys. I've tried everything from re-installing drivers, different pc. Just 2 days ago my phone connected just fine to my pc. Won't even recognize the phone in download mode. Any ideas?
Is kies installed?
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Hi. I don't mean to highjack the op. I'm having a similar issue with my wife's SG3 from att. Its not rooted and I have reinstalled kies several times and also drivers as well. I have seen a couple reports online that mtp is not supported on this device. However I do not see that in any threads here about such a thing. If I plug the USB in the back it will sometimes recognize the device however it fails on drivers. Kies WiFi works fine. I'd like to get the 4.1 update on there for her though. Sorry for the intrusion. Thanks in advance for any help.
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stevehkim said:
Need some help guys. I've tried everything from re-installing drivers, different pc. Just 2 days ago my phone connected just fine to my pc. Won't even recognize the phone in download mode. Any ideas?
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Mine has done that a few times for me. Not sure what it is when you hold the power button for 10+ seconds (reset/reboot/etc), but found if I do that the phone reboots and the phone connects again to computer. regular old reset and or battery pull didn't work for me, only the long press power reboot.
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Hi. I don't mean to highjack the op. I'm having a similar issue with my wife's SG3 from att. Its not rooted and I have reinstalled kies several times and also drivers as well. I have seen a couple reports online that mtp is not supported on this device. However I do not see that in any threads here about such a thing. If I plug the USB in the back it will sometimes recognize the device however it fails on drivers. Kies WiFi works fine. I'd like to get the 4.1 update on there for her though. Sorry for the intrusion. Thanks in advance for any help.
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Is ur wifes gs3 rooted? If it is why dont u just grab mobile odin and do the update frome there ...it will preserve ur root to with the ever root option.
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I really want to root it Odin makes it so easy. Boot loader, adb, Hboot versions on HTC are a little tricky but I like the challenge. I don't think she will let me. She complains enough about my crack flashing habits. And agreed when she gave up her iPhone I would leave her galaxy alone. She doesn't even care about the 4.1 update, can you believe that!
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Id suggest not doing it then....whats the point?
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stevehkim said:
Need some help guys. I've tried everything from re-installing drivers, different pc. Just 2 days ago my phone connected just fine to my pc. Won't even recognize the phone in download mode. Any ideas?
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Try using a different cable
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I have 2 note2s...one my gf one mine I mod the sshot outa mine and not even touch hers.
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Uninstall Kies
Uninstall Drivers
Reboot
Hook up the phone and let Windows Update get whatever drivers it can. It won't get them all
Unhook phone
Install the I747 drivers
Do NOT install Kies
Hook da fone back up
I've tried several... 3 cables here in front of me and no dice. I guess I should point out besides the 4.1 update. Transferring movies and music would be a bit quicker via mtp. It sounds like this driver issue is abnormal. Perhaps I'll just see if we can get it exchanged. If you guys have any other idea? Would be great to hear them. I may just sneak it and root while she is asleep put a clean ROM on it.
Oh and thanks you guy, for your input.
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subarudroid said:
I've tried several... 3 cables here in front of me and no dice. I guess I should point out besides the 4.1 update. Transferring movies and music would be a bit quicker via mtp. It sounds like this driver issue is abnormal. Perhaps I'll just see if we can get it exchanged. If you guys have any other idea? Would be great to hear them. I may just sneak it and root while she is asleep put a clean ROM on it.
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Check my post above, and use the cable came with the phone...
^LOL
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Quasimodem said:
Check my post above, and use the cable came with the phone...
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Sweet! I'll try that tonight. Do you have a link to the drive you used? Is it just the one from Samsung?
@Steve sorry for the highjacking I hope this info helped you as well.. you guys in the GS3 forum are all right in my book. Regardless what the other HOXL guys say.
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subarudroid said:
Sweet! I'll try that tonight. Do you have a link to the drive you used? Is it just the one from Samsung?
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You could click through 334 pages and click 49 different buttons on the att website and get them, so just get these... they're current and from the att site...
http://d-h.st/Oih
When she is not around use Odin and flash mrRobinson's root injected stock JB. She won't even know. Lol
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I really want to root it Odin makes it so easy. Boot loader, adb, Hboot versions on HTC are a little tricky but I like the challenge. I don't think she will let me. She complains enough about my crack flashing habits. And agreed when she gave up her iPhone I would leave her galaxy alone. She doesn't even care about the 4.1 update, can you believe that!
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She said I could root tomorrow. I'll read up tonight. Any tips or trick you guys could pass along? What's the best exploit out there right now? Is twrp or cwm support recovery for this phone? I haven't used koush's clockworkmod for a while.
Thanks for all the help guys!
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Quasimodem said:
You could click through 334 pages and click 49 different buttons on the att website and get them, so just get these... they're current and from the att site...
http://d-h.st/Oih
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Thanks Quasimodem! That worked great. She changed her mind about letting me root. But I got keis to work with your method to update to 4.1 many thanks. I'm thinking of a possible switch to sgs3 cause you guys have CM10.1
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Thanks Quasimodem! That worked great. She changed her mind about letting me root. But I got keis to work with your method to update to 4.1 many thanks. I'm thinking of a possible switch to sgs3 cause you guys have CM10.1
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NP man...
Now I'm in trouble... gets to two percent on upgrade then locks up.
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subarudroid said:
Now I'm in trouble... gets to two percent on upgrade then locks up.
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Use a different port, not connected through a HUB
Quasimodem said:
Use a different port, not connected through a HUB
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I was having a similar issue and uninstalling and then reinstalling all the drivers, software, etc. didn't work for me. But this did;
http://blog.vacs.fr/index.php?post/...ot-detected-problem-on-Android-Samsung-phones
Resolution
1. Unplug the USB cable
2. On the cell phone, dial the following number: *#7284#
Once the last # is hit, the PhoneUtil application is launched. Choose USB -> Modem and then USB -> PDA mode.
The good mode should be PDA. Even if the mode is PDA, switch to Modem and then back to PDA.
3. Plug the USB cable.

USB OTG

Hi Guys, I recently Purchased a USB OTG cable for my galaxt s4 Running Goosh v1.0 and Deviant Kernel.
My phone recognizes the cable when plugged in, but doesn't recognize my flash drive or anything else plugged to it, So my question is that do I need a Rom that supports it, a kernel or what. I have also downloaded usb otg helper from the play store and it says device not found..And also what format does the Flash Drive have to be in .??
I remember back with my sensation it was kernel related. It works with wicked v4 for sure. As far as the flash idk... All my flash drives have been recognized without me having to format.
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The Illest 619 said:
I remember back with my sensation it was kernel related. It works with wicked v4 for sure. As far as the flash idk... All my flash drives have been recognized without me having to format.
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Mines is a 32gb Flash Drive, I have a feeling the storage capacity is why it's not working.
Format it to FAT32, NTFS doesn't work with Stock Samsung.
Try StickMount
TravisAntonio said:
Format it to FAT32, NTFS doesn't work with Stock Samsung.
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Thanks, Done this and still doesn't work
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Thanks, Done this and still doesn't work
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Are you rooted?
On my S4 with the VirginROM v2 it works. Tried it with a 16gb stick.
Most of these cables are sold have a quality that leaves a lot to be desired. When I ordered I got them for $3 each so i ordered 5 so I knew one atleast would work :laugh:
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On my S4 with the VirginROM v2 it works. Tried it with a 16gb stick.
Most of these cables are sold have a quality that leaves a lot to be desired. When I ordered I got them for $3 each so i ordered 5 so I knew one atleast would work :laugh:
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Got mine for less than that and its working great. Even with my 1 TB ExternalHD (Needs NTFS mount app from Play store though)
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Are you rooted?
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Yepp Fully Rooted. And I have a 32gb Sandisk USB Flash Drive and It didn't work with it as well.
What Kernel do you guys have running.
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Got mine for less than that and its working great. Even with my 1 TB ExternalHD (Needs NTFS mount app from Play store though)
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I currently Have USB OTG and that doesn't recognize it either.
Mind giving me a link to that NTFS Mount app, I have a feeling I have probably tried it as well, tried every OTG app available in the app store.
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I remember back with my sensation it was kernel related. It works with wicked v4 for sure. As far as the flash idk... All my flash drives have been recognized without me having to format.
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What storage Capacity though
I was able to mount my 8 GB USB stick with the stock rom and stock kernel. I used an old 5 in 1 MHL connection kit that I bought for my Galaxy Nexus. It has full size USB for OTG and it worked fine. Stick is formatted in FAT32.
Thanks you guys.. I was able to get it to work, it was just a bad flash drive
.... Please delete thread
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[Q] < waiting for device > when rooting - no matter what

Well here I am. I'm brand new, so hello! I'm Tom.
I'm on Windows 8.2 trying to root my Samsung Galaxy Nexus.
I've seen a LOT of posts exactly like this, and I've tried absolutely everything I've seen suggested, yet I always end up getting stuck on < waiting for device > in the command prompt while trying to root, with nothing changing on my phone screen.
Every single time! I've used every method I've seen(including superboot), and resorted to manually navigating through Android SDK, only to reach
"< waiting for device >"
I've been at it for three hours after deciding that one of you (or more) skilled folks could definitely help me on my way to rooting.
Now, I'm not afraid to say that I'm new to executing this process. I've read up on it plenty, but putting it into practice has been troublesome for me, and if you could offer explicit instruction, it would be best.
Thank you kindly!
(Yes, it is in fastboot mode at the time of attempted rooting/fastbooting)
(Yes, USB Debugging through developer options is on)
Sounds like a driver issue but your phone is detected.. Weird but I think you should check your drivers.
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This may sound silly, but is it a driver issue on my phone, or on my computer?
And is there a guide on how I might go about fixing it?
(I took the time to re-install the USB Driver directly from Samsung website, if that's what you mean.
On your pc Just use device manager to see if there is any yellow exclamation mark by your device when its plugged in. If there is you need to update the driver manually. For that: all hail google lol
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On your pc Just use device manager to see if there is any yellow exclamation mark by your device when its plugged in. If there is you need to update the driver manually. For that: all hail google lol
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I updated the driver - directly from Google, as well. Alas, no luck. Do you have any other suggestions?
Poweringup said:
I updated the driver - directly from Google, as well. Alas, no luck. Do you have any other suggestions?
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Use a different USB cable and try different ports.
I tried a different port, no luck there. It still attempts to start fastboot and stops at "< waiting for device >" - like before.
What does using a different USB cable change? I've yet to do it (but I will within two hours), and I don't see what difference it could make.
Thank you though. The help is very much appreciated.
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Poweringup said:
I tried a different port, no luck there. It still attempts to start fastboot and stops at "< waiting for device >" - like before.
What does using a different USB cable change? I've yet to do it (but I will within two hours), and I don't see what difference it could make.
Thank you though. The help is very much appreciated.
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A diffrent usb cable works because magic minions in your computer recognize the new usb cable and then go and install the right driver. No seriously I have no idea but it might work.
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Poweringup said:
I tried a different port, no luck there. It still attempts to start fastboot and stops at "< waiting for device >" - like before.
What does using a different USB cable change? I've yet to do it (but I will within two hours), and I don't see what difference it could make.
Thank you though. The help is very much appreciated.
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A diffrent usb cable works because magic minions in your computer recognize the new usb cable and then go and install the right driver. No seriously I have no idea but it might work.
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I have had a cord go bad before. Funny thing is that it would charge just fine. Trust me sometimes it can be the cord.
Also I have heard of the phones USB port having a couple of bent pins. This can result in the behavior you're experiencing. The phone will charge just fine but can't be recognised by the PC. If they are bent back into shape everything will be fine.
Wouldn't it prove that the USB Drivers were functioning properly from being able to sync files, use adb commands, etc?
I'm definitely going to try it - in about an hour - but I still question what makes it work.
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So both of my USB Cables are fully functioning - and still waiting for device. Anything else you can recommend?
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Poweringup said:
So both of my USB Cables are fully functioning - and still waiting for device. Anything else you can recommend?
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Have you looked at those pins inside the phone port yet?
You can notice if they are bent.
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Poweringup said:
So both of my USB Cables are fully functioning - and still waiting for device. Anything else you can recommend?
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DR3W5K1 said:
Have you looked at those pins inside the phone port yet?
You can notice if they are bent.
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If all else fails try another PC.
I will try another PC.
In the meantime, I spoke to a friend, and we came to the conclusion that the version of Android SDK i'm using could be too new - the Galaxy Nexus was a product of 2011, after all.
Perhaps if I install an older version of SDK (however that's possible) I'll be able to root successfully? Just an idea.
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I talked to a sales associate at my local mall, and he suggested I try http://www.cyanogenmod.org/ and it worked flawlessly. My phone is now unlocked, running CyanogenMod, and running Kitkat 4.4.
Thanks to everyone for the help! I hope all of your days are great.

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