[Q] Broken Usb Port - T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989

Is there any way to replace the USB port for cheap in the T989? My phone charges but I can't connect to my pc unless I bend the port up. The fix is temporary however. I really appreciate any help, thanks!

try to put the usb in rice i did my was broke it connection like amillion time but never holds the connection and the rice worked

Use a tooth brush and scrub it. You might have dirt in the port which is preventing you from having a clean connection
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Sorry but I don't get it. Do you mean to put the hone in rice? How would that help?

Have you tried a different cable? I had one that wouldn't do anything without being held up.
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Did you check if the phone is still under warranty?
I did a warranty exchange for loose usb port connection and I bought my phone off of Craigslist.
I called T-Mobile, they looked it up and they charged me $20 warranty exchange fee and sent me another phone.

don728871 said:
try to put the usb in rice i did my was broke it connection like amillion time but never holds the connection and the rice worked
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Dude, that's in case it falls in water, its not the magic cure all
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andale927 said:
Is there any way to replace the USB port for cheap in the T989? My phone charges but I can't connect to my pc unless I bend the port up. The fix is temporary however. I really appreciate any help, thanks!
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Try a different rom or kernel. There is a bug in some. I had the same problem with one of the ics roms. Try a GB rom , see if it works again
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Bringing this back because I'm having same problem. Dropped it in the sink but quickly took it out. Everything works perfect. Phone charges fine. The problem is it does not want to connect as Mass Storage anymore. I've tried three different roms and all the same thing. I just bought a charger usb port from eBay for about $5. I'm guessing that the problem. My question is, is it soldered? Can't really tell. Advice would be appreciated.

eulin87 said:
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Bringing this back because I'm having same problem. Dropped it in the sink but quickly took it out. Everything works perfect. Phone charges fine. The problem is it does not want to connect as Mass Storage anymore. I've tried three different roms and all the same thing. I just bought a charger usb port from eBay for about $5. I'm guessing that the problem. My question is, is it soldered? Can't really tell. Advice would be appreciated.
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I know this is from a long time ago, but did you solve this? I'm having the exact same problem.
My phone got wet in a downpour. I thought I had it dried out because it initially wouldn't charge, but after leaving it in a bag with silica packets overnight the charging ability was restored. A couple days later I realized that any other usb functions didn't work. I cleaned out the port with WD40 as was recommended elsewhere to help eliminate moisture and remove some corrosion - mass storage still won't work and can't use Odin. I have tried multiple cables, multiple USB ports, different computers, reinstalled drivers. I'm sure none of these options worked because it is a problem with the micro-USB port on the phone.
Thanks!

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[Q] USB connected message...over and over...

I just received my replacement phone from Sprint. I go to boot it up and see that it is saying USB connected and just saying it over and over, like I am plugging it in and unplugging it. This was pure stock. I go to put Cyanogen Mod back on it and it actually stopped it for a while, but it keeps coming back occasionally. The only way to stop it is to plug a charger up to it and then it stops.
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Jaculop
jaculop said:
I just received my replacement phone from Sprint. I go to boot it up and see that it is saying USB connected and just saying it over and over, like I am plugging it in and unplugging it. This was pure stock. I go to put Cyanogen Mod back on it and it actually stopped it for a while, but it keeps coming back occasionally. The only way to stop it is to plug a charger up to it and then it stops.
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Jaculop
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Go back to stock and bring it back to sprint... seems as though lots of these phones have been having this same issue... make sure no apps are installed at all when you bring it to them so they can't blame it on an app...
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Ok, thanks. Glad I waited before swapping an invisishield out and having to do it again.
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before you take it back...repartition it on odin also
LORDFIRE00 said:
before you take it back...repartition it on odin also
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Lol that would bebringing it back to stock as I said...
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i had this problem also, drives me crazy, The worst thing is this will eat my battery. All i can do is to hide the notification bar (possible if using adw launcher), but when i open an app, the notification bar appears again.
Done anything like back to stock ec05, repartition etc, etc. But now im on MTD and at first the problem with usb is still there, but now it is completely gone, wtf
It may be gunk in your USB port. Look inside with a magnifying glass.
kennyglass123 said:
It may be gunk in your USB port. Look inside with a magnifying glass.
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i dont know, cleaned my port with thin damp cloth and push it using small stick, i even brush it using toothbrush with no result.
But recently it just go away itself
I had this problem when I first got my epic (bought it used on eBay). I tried blowing in the port and stuff. Eventually the problem went away and hasn't come back.
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anyway, any of you with usb issues, did any of you happen to use non original battery ?
webslasher said:
i dont know, cleaned my port with thin damp cloth and push it using small stick, i even brush it using toothbrush with no result.
But recently it just go away itself
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uh, not to scare you or anything, but you don't clean any ports on a cell phone with a damp cloth, it will do harm to it. take a toothbrush that has never been used before and gently brush the port. then blow into the port to remove debri (small particles), then try it.
webslasher said:
anyway, any of you with usb issues, did any of you happen to use non original battery ?
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Yes, epic touch 1800mah. Also happened right after installing cm9 alpha0
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I'm having this issue while trying to get my phone back to stock so i can sell it. It just wont connect on odin, just connected and disconnects over and over... I already have another phone on my service. is there a way to get to stock without using a USB cable? Like, flash to older rom, and get an OTA? can i do that without the phone on my contract?... ive been searching for answers all night... I got it un bricked so far, and im on stock EH06 right now.
LORDFIRE00 said:
uh, not to scare you or anything, but you don't clean any ports on a cell phone with a damp cloth, it will do harm to it. take a toothbrush that has never been used before and gently brush the port. then blow into the port to remove debri (small particles), then try it.
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yes, i know, just taking desperate measure lol, this thing just made me lost my patience
xopher.hunter said:
Yes, epic touch 1800mah. Also happened right after installing cm9 alpha0
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i'm trying to isolate the problem,
interesting thing is, i found when i plug a mini-usb to micro usb converter (just the converter, not connected to anything), the notification seems stopped, but when i unplug the converter, it shows again.
webslasher said:
yes, i know, just taking desperate measure lol, this thing just made me lost my patience
i'm trying to isolate the problem,
interesting thing is, i found when i plug a mini-usb to micro usb converter (just the converter, not connected to anything), the notification seems stopped, but when i unplug the converter, it shows again.
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Then you must have pins touching and when you plug something in it straightens them out.
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kennyglass123 said:
Then you must have pins touching and when you plug something in it straightens them out.
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but when i plug normal micro usb cable, it has no effect,
any tips to repair bent pin ?
webslasher said:
but when i plug normal micro usb cable, it has no effect,
any tips to repair bent pin ?
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Ok that is strange. Maybe there is gunk in the micro usb cable as well.
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webslasher said:
yes, i know, just taking desperate measure lol, this thing just made me lost my patience
i'm trying to isolate the problem,
interesting thing is, i found when i plug a mini-usb to micro usb converter (just the converter, not connected to anything), the notification seems stopped, but when i unplug the converter, it shows again.
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Sent you a PM
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kennyglass123 said:
Ok that is strange. Maybe there is gunk in the micro usb cable as well.
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seems not, i use the cable to charge my Desire HD with no problem..
I'm opening the converter apart, it is just mini-usb 2 cables soldered to the maybe VBUS and ground micro usb, so this is a charger cable, the data pin was shorted, maybe this is why the notification stopped ?
USB Connected message issue fix
My SPH D700 Epic 4G from Sprint started having this issue, I finally fixed it by turning off USB Debugging mode (uncheck it unless your using it).
whala! no more USB Connected annoyance!
Worked on my phone, let me know if this fixes it on yours!
Have Fun, and Happy Holidays!
The Guru

[Q] micro USB port not always charging (loose)

Does any one have a same problem with their USB port being "too big" and cable being loose and not charging? This even happens to me with original cable ....
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ive seen this happen by someone forcing the cable in the wrong orientation ... you might need to replace and or repair the port
I think its an issue with all Samsung phones. My gf galaxy s had a same problem ...
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I am having the same problem with my Gnex.
Got no problem at all. Fits very good, charging correctly and I can even hold my Gnex in the air just by holding it at the cable (without fear, that it will drop ).
I'm having the same problem. I took it to the Sprint store and took it for 2 hours. When I came back they said the battery is fine and they cleaned out the charging port. He also said they won't replace it because it's rooted. I played dumb was like "Root? What does that mean" When the guy asked if someone did something to my phone I said my boyfriend did something but I didn't know what. I asked it it can be unrooted and he said maybe. Whatever. I'm unrooting it tonight and taking it back to get a new replacement since I'm still having issues with the port. When I get a new one I'm going to sit in Starbucks next door to root it. My boyfriend couldn't root himself out of a paper bag.
kenderella89 said:
When I get a new one I'm going to sit in Starbucks next door to root it. My boyfriend couldn't root himself out of a paper bag.
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Hahah, what a girl! ^^
BTW, I have no problems at all with my GNEX, but I think the microUSB port is too easy to break. After two years my old phone can not be charged anymore, because the microUSB port does not keep as the connector inside. I have to find a good position every time!
Make this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1497881
Mine is okay for now, but I do worry about it because it feels kinda fragile. That's why I'm getting the official dock. It's expensive, but the fact that it uses pogo pins means I can save using the USB port for more important things.

Bad charger port

I think I mite got a bad charging port. Is there a way to fix it or is it time to upgrade?
Is it just when your charging your phone or is it every time you plug your USB cable in? Have you tired different cables? i thought that same thing too and it turned out to be a bad cable.
Coming from the htc family, do the s2 charge ports seem to hold up better\longer?
woody296 said:
Coming from the htc family, do the s2 charge ports seem to hold up better\longer?
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My wife and I have had our E4GT for eight months now without any issues. I've had several other Samsung phones in my many years and never had any build issues.
Lol I even ran over my wife's phone once! Other than a few scratches there were still no issues.
mrwright83 said:
I think I mite got a bad charging port. Is there a way to fix it or is it time to upgrade?
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I'd try a new cord first. If that doesn't work go ahead and upgrade but send me your E4GT.
I've tried everything. I guess i can try to buy a new charger to make sure, before i jump ship
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Hathorne oftsmte
Have you tried the USB cable to the PC and see if that works. If you have bought a off market charger or so, then there can be issues. Try a blackberry USB cable if you have it and see if that works. Those cables are pretty good.
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I've tried everything. I guess i can try to buy a new charger to make sure, before i jump ship
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Worst case scenario: Port is shot and gets no charge whatsoever = call for insurance replacement.
The port is integrated to the mainboard inside so there is no "fixing" just the port, even local cellphone repair shops won't touch it. If your phone is insured they should replace it. When I WAS with T-Mobile they replaced mine free no questions asked b/c it had been in a flood. Phone was still 99% functional other than the fact it could not charge b/c the port was shocked out. Hope this info helps
mrwright83 said:
I think I mite got a bad charging port. Is there a way to fix it or is it time to upgrade?
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Have you gone to a Sprint service center???
Had the same thing happen to me a couple of months ago. Took it to Sprint and had a tech look at it. Got it replaced the next day.
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modifidious said:
Worst case scenario: Port is shot and gets no charge whatsoever = call for insurance replacement.
The port is integrated to the mainboard inside so there is no "fixing" just the port, even local cellphone repair shops won't touch it. If your phone is insured they should replace it. [/!QUOTE]
No fixing it? If the port was just over stressed you can pretty easily solder any broken pins back on... if the port is completely shot its not that that hard to lift the broken one and replace it with a scavanged micro USB port... I just replaced a busted HDMI port on an Xbox, same principal....
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Broken USB Port?

So I have a feeling my USB port is broken. It suddenly wouldn't mount to my computer. I tried a different computer, same thing. I tried to reflash my rom, same thing. And now the charging is wonky at best.
I'm just wondering what my options were. I bought this phone outright myself. So I don't have a warranty. What do I do?
EDIT: Seems that charging is working fine... just my usb connection is gone. Any ideas?
I am also having this problem. USB charges fine but shows nothing when connected via usb to any of my PCs or a macbook air. mounts>USB Computer connection is set to Mass Storage and I have tried switching to MTP / PTP and back. It will not connect as any of these. I have tried rebooting both machines. I am running TeamChopsticks CM9 Beta 1 (7/15/2012) and noticed this problem when I tried to connect to update to the latest version of this ROM. I have not yet tried flashing other ROMs. Rebooting into download mode works, but even from within download mode when plugged in to the computer it does not connect.
I'm having the same issue. I bought the phone used from a Guy that works in a flour plant and flour was caked in every cranny, including the USB to the point the charger wouldn't fit. I've since cleaned it out, and it charges now, but doesn't connect. There are also weird issues with the car Home turning on randomly, which I read somewhere is somehow connected to faulty USB ports (maybe the car mount has an extra pin or something rather than the magnet mechanism of other phones). At any rate, i ordered a new port on eBay for just $7 including shipping, i might take a while before i have the time to install it, but I'll report back if it fixes the problem.
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JohnnyAn said:
I'm having the same issue. I bought the phone used from a Guy that works in a flour plant and flour was caked in every cranny, including the USB to the point the charger wouldn't fit. I've since cleaned it out, and it charges now, but doesn't connect. There are also weird issues with the car Home turning on randomly, which I read somewhere is somehow connected to faulty USB ports (maybe the car mount has an extra pin or something rather than the magnet mechanism of other phones). At any rate, i ordered a new port on eBay for just $7 including shipping, i might take a while before i have the time to install it, but I'll report back if it fixes the problem.
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LOL a flour plant? If it ever gets wet, don't use a blow dryer on it, you might end up with a loaf of bread not a brick hehe
VoiD_Dweller said:
LOL a flour plant? If it ever gets wet, don't use a blow dryer on it, you might end up with a loaf of bread not a brick hehe
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LOL!!! thanks just for the laugh!

Bad USB port? Maybe a software issue?

Saturday night I had my phone on the charger overnight. When I woke up, it was still low and had not charged. I played with the cable and got it to start charging, but not properly. I figured it was probably a bad cable or charger, not sure why though. So I used a zero lemon case that worked fine. My charger in the car worked okay too. Fast forward to this morning and the phone now displays as being plugged into usb and charging something - see attached. Plugging in any other chargers changes nothing. Powering off will show a charging icon. I doubt it's a software issue but it could be I suppose, but I suspect I have a bad charging port. It's currently wireless charging, but still displaying the message in the status bar. Stock ROM, custom kernel. Any ideas? I will probably try a reflash tonight to see if it changes anything. Edit: not a kernel issue, switched kernels and same issue. I'm almost certain this is a bad usb port but I've never experienced a bad one before.
Is it still attached to the Zero Lemon case? It looks like the phone is charging it. If nothing is attached, then the port might be goofed. Did you try cleaning any lint out of it? Use a toothpick or plastic dental flosser. DO NOT use a paperclip or anything else metal as it could damage the port.
fury683 said:
Is it still attached to the Zero Lemon case? It looks like the phone is charging it. If nothing is attached, then the port might be goofed. Did you try cleaning any lint out of it? Use a toothpick or plastic dental flosser. DO NOT use a paperclip or anything else metal as it could damage the port.
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It's not. I did find that it will charge when connected to a PC, but not a charger. Port is clean as far as I can tell.
kos26 said:
It's not. I did find that it will charge when connected to a PC, but not a charger. Port is clean as far as I can tell.
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Have you tried a different wall charger, reversing the cable, same cable different charging block, etc? Does the notification persist all the time, only after it's plugged in, does rebooting remove it?
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Have you tried a different wall charger, reversing the cable, same cable different charging block, etc? Does the notification persist all the time, only after it's plugged in, does rebooting remove it?
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I have, three different chargers, all with different cords. One of them is the same cord I used to connect it to a PC a minute ago, and USB and charging work when connected to a PC. Reboot does nothing, the notification persists until it's plugged into a PC.
I had this issue too, was freaking out. Cleaned the USB c port with a dental pick and got some lint out, still no good.
So...I powered off the device. Wrapped a thin layer of iso alcohol wipe on the dental stick and cleaned as good as I could. After a few seconds of drying, used a aerosol duster to blow out the port.
Been fine for months now.
An update, in the usb preferences screen, if I select USB controlled by this device, it will charge normally. Seems more like a software issue, but if it's acting weird when off, would it be? When off it would indicate a firmware or hardware issue. At least I would think.
Had the same thing happen to me, its a faulty use port. Contacted support and they got me a new phone. The only bad part is you gotta have a credit card to have them send it out
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boostedduece said:
I had this issue too, was freaking out. Cleaned the USB c port with a dental pick and got some lint out, still no good.
So...I powered off the device. Wrapped a thin layer of iso alcohol wipe on the dental stick and cleaned as good as I could. After a few seconds of drying, used a aerosol duster to blow out the port.
Been fine for months now.
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Please don't use a toothpick to clean USB ports. I did that some time ago and broke some pins, just slightly, so it sometimes worked, sometimes it didn't. Replacing the jack (was a different waterproof phone) was a pain and cost a quite a bit of money.
Try to wash it down with alcohol and blow it lightly with compressed air, several times.
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Had the same thing happen to me, its a faulty use port. Contacted support and they got me a new phone. The only bad part is you gotta have a credit card to have them send it out
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Yeah, I found that out. Kinda crappy. Other option is to send in and wait. Turn around time, 10-15 business days. Seriously? They know these devices are important for our daily lives now, they expect someone to wait that long?
kos26 said:
Yeah, I found that out. Kinda crappy. Other option is to send in and wait. Turn around time, 10-15 business days. Seriously? They know these devices are important for our daily lives now, they expect someone to wait that long?
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I had to RMA my P2XL and I did the option where you send it in then they send the replacement. I think they send the replacement once they see the original has been shipped. I dropped mine off at UPS and the next day I got an email saying my replacement was being sent out.

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