Hi,
My Galaxy Nexus says it is always charging even when it is not connected and I think this started after I used a S3 charger on my phone. Do you know how I can fix this?
Thank you,
Pedro
Android 4.1.1
Baseband I9250XXLF1
Kernel 3.0.31
Build JRO03C
Check USB port for damage, this is not caused by the S3 charger
Clean the port, otherwise replace it.
Here is a way that helped others with their Nexus and helped me with my old Galaxy Ace which had the same problem after using a different car charger,
Use a toothpick, SILIGHTLY pressing the male portion of micro usb up toward screen.
It worked like a charm. Good luck!
M_Shaaban said:
Here is a way that helped others with their Nexus and helped me with my old Galaxy Ace which had the same problem after using a different car charger,
Use a toothpick, SILIGHTLY pressing the male portion of micro usb up toward screen.
It worked like a charm. Good luck!
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I did the same thing with my SGS2... never had a problem after that.
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M_Shaaban said:
Here is a way that helped others with their Nexus and helped me with my old Galaxy Ace which had the same problem after using a different car charger,
Use a toothpick, SILIGHTLY pressing the male portion of micro usb up toward screen.
It worked like a charm. Good luck!
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When I do this, indeed the phone recognizes that it is not charging anymore, but if I let go it goes back to charging. I pressed a bit harder but then I was't able to insert the charger anymore.
I'll try a couple of times more, but in the mean time, do you guys know how easy/expensive it is to replace the port? Does it have to be done by Samsung?
Thanks
I use my S3 charger for my Nexus... in fact, never even tried the other charger
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I don't think it is expensive to change the port. If the phone is still under warranty, why not take it to Samsung? Any mobile shop, can change the port for you -at least they do where I live.
Also try some fine adjusting to that male portion, it worked with me and with pedrovaz.
Good luck!
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I don't think it is expensive to change the port. If the phone is still under warranty, why not take it to Samsung? Any mobile shop, can change the port for you -at least they do where I live.
Also try some fine adjusting to that male portion, it worked with me and with pedrovaz.
Good luck!
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It's fairly simple process to change out the USB board if you want to do it yourself, just remember to be extremely careful when doing it.
Here's the part you will have to replace http://cellphone-repair-shop.com/samsung-galaxy-nexus-global-micro-usb-charge-port-pcb/
here's a guide to disassembling your Nexus (i'm assuming you have the i9250 if not then you can find the above part on the same sight for the sprint/verizon versions as well) - http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus-Teardown/7182/1
Good luck and be careful if you go this route.
- cheers
I dont believe that acutally worked
Does anyone have expierence how long that lasts before its broken again?
Greetings
Julian
Edit:
Lasted 5 minutes, now its broken again, I'll probably have to fix it myself...
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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.
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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!
So my old gnex got exposed to minor water (vzw version). Neither of the tabs got exposed but the charging port was a little rusty. It no longer charged.
So I spend 700, put insurance on, and I have a new one. Two months later it won't charge. I bend up the little tab in the USB port and now its better. (Should have been manufactured a little tighter I guess). So now I go to the old rusty one, bend it up, now charges fine. I'm the proud owner of two nexii. Guess once I get elf_begin.c to stop throwing an error on the jb source I'll have a flashing device. Lesson? If it won't charge bend the tab. Mine will probably break with my luck soon. Anyone else have experience with the usb port acting funny?
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phydo said:
So my old gnex got exposed to minor water (vzw version). Neither of the tabs got exposed but the charging port was a little rusty. It no longer charged.
So I spend 700, put insurance on, and I have a new one. Two months later it won't charge. I bend up the little tab in the USB port and now its better. (Should have been manufactured a little tighter I guess). So now I go to the old rusty one, bend it up, now charges fine. I'm the proud owner of two nexii. Guess once I get elf_begin.c to stop throwing an error on the jb source I'll have a flashing device. Lesson? If it won't charge bend the tab. Mine will probably break with my luck soon. Anyone else have experience with the usb port acting funny?
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700 for one gnex?
Maybe it's your USB cable?
fixyourtech said:
700 for one gnex?
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EBay they go for 400-500 ...
-Google
fixyourtech said:
700 for one gnex?
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Yep, that's what vzw charges.
fixyourtech said:
700 for one gnex?
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When the Gnex was new, it cost like 800 bucks here.
Thanks for the tip! A meaningful thread title might be a good idea as well!
I just came over from the dx2. Got myself a great gnex for 250.00 on eBay. I would do it all over again. I although I can afford to spend the 700.00 for a new phone..it makes no sense to do so with so many great deals out there. You just have to look and be patient. I equate this to my previous cars...I have only purchased one new vehicle, right after college. That was a mistake that I won't make again. There's nothing wrong with getting a vehicle with 30k miles on it. Good luck with your gnex.
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droidzika said:
I just came over from the dx2. Got myself a great gnex for 250.00 on eBay. I would do it all over again. I although I can afford to spend the 700.00 for a new phone..it makes no sense to do so with so many great deals out there. You just have to look and be patient. I equate this to my previous cars...I have only purchased one new vehicle, right after college. That was a mistake that I won't make again. There's nothing wrong with getting a vehicle with 30k miles on it. Good luck with your gnex.
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Depends on the car
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Yeah the prong actually bent down on my new gnex too. I have chargers at home car and work, so the port gets lots of wear. If it doesn't work try bending it. Fixed both
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oilfighter said:
Maybe it's your USB cable?
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Also the first time my new gnex did it, I replaced the cable for a more snug one. Then it did it again and I had to bend the prong
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I use the pogo pins to charge.
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Where did you get a charger for it
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Can someone be a little more specific with the bending procedure? Sorry for the dumb question I just don't want to damage the phone
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If you look in the USB port, there's a little flat thing. If that thing gets pushed too far towards the bottom, it doesn't make proper contact with the charger.
I just stuck a knife in there and bent it up a bit. Not a lot . If you push it up too far the connector won't go in. If you're really paranoid, take the battery out of the phone so you don't short anything. And just slowly push it up. It only took a little bit for me to fix it
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Where did you get a charger for it
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1497881
I got the Nexus i9250 (white/Unlocked) for $664.59 a couple weeks after release but i also been having problems with the prong.. some times it charges sometimes it doesn't but the annoying thing is this, i would have the lightning bolt inside the battery showing it was charging and it would say charging/battery level on the lock screen even when it wasnt plugged in ! now after bending it it goes and comes but when its not charging and i turn the screen off it turns it self on as if i connected the charger.. i was thinking i can do the following..
1, take it to Sprint/verizon and ask if they can replace the usb port i and pay out of pocket, but if they charge over $75 i might as well call the insurence company and have a replacement for that price..
2, buy a landscape charging dock but then i cant sync the phone to computer..
i cleaned inside incase it had dirt or anything was bent but nothing.. ANY IDEA WHAT I SHOULD DO ?? tia
I'll leave this here...because it's relevant.
My sig:
Post three has a link to get you stock and locked without usb access.
Or here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27945515&postcount=128
I figure if it prevents a few people having to pay $100+ for insurance/full replacement on a HARDWARE issue because the carrier won't accept an unlocked/custom device for a warranty exchange...cool beans.
Thanks buddy worked for me! Gnex started acting weird when it came to charging after it fell in the snow, now it works!
Thank you very much this was a great help I've bought 3 different USB chargers trying to charge my phone and this fixed my problem in seconds and all 3 USB cables work for it.
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I am thinking of changing my phone via warranty. Will I still be able to use my nandroid backups on my new glide? USB charging getting worse.
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I would say yes but...you never know i havent tried but maybe someome has
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I'd like an update if possible if you are able to get it warrantied? I thought once anything was modified that was it? And won't they argue that the crappy micro-B usb failing is the user's fault, rather than the fact it's an unreliable unresiliant usb port? *I miss the mini-b usb*
If its same carrier then of course same device, I don't see why it would be an issue, just nadroid it before you replace it with an older backup.
I went back to an osimood nandroid backup and guess what my charging is working perfectly! Does this make any sense? Guess my phone does not like ICS. No need to send it in under warranty now.
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I'd keep a close watch on it none the less so as to not begin experiencing the problem again only for it to occur outside of the warranty.
#1 Are you using the real Samsung charger? I've stopped using other chargers in an effort to prevent excessive wear/damage to my ports. They fit the most flush and smoothly it seems in comparison to half a dozen other chargers and usb cables I have used.
#2 Are you sure it wasn't just a bad flash? Did a reflash? did a wipe and then flash? Just curious but I'd give that a shot. Also checksum the ICS image you did use to be sure it wasn't a bad download?
ZeroHour064 said:
#1 Are you using the real Samsung charger? I've stopped using other chargers in an effort to prevent excessive wear/damage to my ports. They fit the most flush and smoothly it seems in comparison to half a dozen other chargers and usb cables I have used.
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Sorry to threadjack, but every Samsung charger/cable I've ever used has barely held itself in the port, loose and floppy like an old hooker's va-jay-jay. (inb4urmomlol)
Now Nokia, those guys can make a damn microusb cable! plug into the charging port, I can pick up my phone and swing it around by the cable if I wanted. takes just a bit of effort to pull the cable off the port...
And now back to your regularly scheduled banter...
L4T
Lookin4Trouble said:
Now Nokia, those guys can make a damn microusb cable! plug into the charging port, I can pick up my phone and swing it around by the cable if I wanted. takes just a bit of effort to pull the cable off the port...
And now back to your regularly scheduled banter...
L4T
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Since you mention it, I can't argue. My nokia ports were pretty rock solid, but I still have my old Nokia USB cable, and while so far all of my samsung ports and cables seem pretty solid/not loose, the nokia fits in (short of making any dirty references :laugh pretty snug and too snug for comfort, which is why I mentioned sticking to the original ones in hopes of less force and wear.
I understand loose but now it works with osimood where it didn't before the same exact cables. Seems that there is something that changes with ICS and charging.
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Now... That's why I avoid using Samsung's USB cable, they're too much troubles. I have two of them shorting itself out, so the Wacom Bamboo USB cable gets used instead - no problems. I wonder why Samsung makes the most unreliable USB cable, hmm?
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USB cables! my wife and I both have Glides and with in 3 to 4 months both of the usb cables broke! I mean the end that plugs into the phone just disintegrated! I use a usb cable that came from a palm one phone, its twice as long and works wonderfully! although be very careful with the port in the phone! was caught in a light rain, and a single drop happen to hit perfectly on the charging port! that ended the usb functionality! still charged but could not use on a pc. I had already rooted the phone! I called att and they sent me a new one on warranty. I got lucky I guess, all I did was delete all the apps the used root and used root explorer to delete superuser.apk. rebooted the phone and sent it in!
I would say if you need to send it in, just flash the leaked ICS update and that will un-root and also restore a stock recovery. there's also a stock 2.3.5 and the stock recovery floating in the forum here somewhere!
Yup... -___- Mine just shorted out, from positive to negative - at least Samsung's charger itself is fault-proof (didn't let out the magic smoke when that occurred).
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Hello Everyone im new here but i have a problem with My Galaxy Nexus...
Since Last night he is not Charging but when i connect to pc it shows me the phone to pc only is not charging anyone know whats the problem or how to fix it?
hekuran.d said:
Hello Everyone im new here but i have a problem with My Galaxy Nexus...
Since Last night he is not Charging but when i connect to pc it shows me the phone to pc only is not charging anyone know whats the problem or how to fix it?
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It is a known issue, your phone charging contacts are dirty, or not properly seated. So,try to clean them and fix their position by slightly moving contacts toward display.
I guess you have tried another charger to be sure, that problem is related to phone contacts only.
You can find detailed informations about cleaning phone contacts within xda by using search button of course.
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yeah i had exact problem about a month ago, if you have a can of duster for electronics, simply point it about 2 inches away from the slot and give it a few quick burst, dont get too close cuz the liquid could ruin your device.
standa75 said:
It is a known issue, your phone charging contacts are dirty, or not properly seated. So,try to clean them and fix their position by slightly moving contacts toward display.
I guess you have tried another charger to be sure, that problem is related to phone contacts only.
You can find detailed informations about cleaning phone contacts within xda by using search button of course.
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i cant fina anything about cleaning phone contacts would you be helpful and give me any kind of link?
There's a lot to be said for clearing accumulated pocket fluff - whether with a can of compressed air, or a bent paper clip.
However, the Nexus is definitely temperamental when it comes to being friends with 'universal' charger cables.
Like most people, I've got any number of wall plug chargers dotted around the house - along with a ones I use to charge from the PC - and some seem to work, others don't.
The charger in the car is the most inconsistent. Sometimes it charges fine (albeit without enough power to maintain sat-nav use for any long journeys) whilst at other times it flicks back and forth between charging and not. Recently, it's become pretty much unusable for the Nexus.
I don't think the issue is with the charger itself - it happily chargers my work phone and my bluetooth headset without worry.
I know that there are variations between micro-USB chargers even though they look the same, and fit the connector OK - and know that people more gifted than me are able to open them up, and do voodoo with the wires to make them work/boost their power output.
Can anyone point me towards a (basic) explanation of these issues?
Bingo Accent said:
There's a lot to be said for clearing accumulated pocket fluff - whether with a can of compressed air, or a bent paper clip.
However, the Nexus is definitely temperamental when it comes to being friends with 'universal' charger cables.
Like most people, I've got any number of wall plug chargers dotted around the house - along with a ones I use to charge from the PC - and some seem to work, others don't.
The charger in the car is the most inconsistent. Sometimes it charges fine (albeit without enough power to maintain sat-nav use for any long journeys) whilst at other times it flicks back and forth between charging and not. Recently, it's become pretty much unusable for the Nexus.
I don't think the issue is with the charger itself - it happily chargers my work phone and my bluetooth headset without worry.
I know that there are variations between micro-USB chargers even though they look the same, and fit the connector OK - and know that people more gifted than me are able to open them up, and do voodoo with the wires to make them work/boost their power output.
Can anyone point me towards a (basic) explanation of these issues?
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so my phone is recognized by pc when i connect my phone with pc but only is not charging
hekuran.d said:
so my phone is recognized by pc when i connect my phone with pc but only is not charging
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Does the device set charger mode? (Look at logcat after connecting USB)
Tried other cables? Are you using a USB hub?
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hekuran.d said:
so my phone is recognized by pc when i connect my phone with pc but only is not charging
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no it doesnt show the charging mode only usb storage mode...yes tried many other cables and tested my batery on another galaxy nexus its charging and tried another battery on my phone its not charging ...
I have actually had the same problem thanks for the solution.
unobtainiumdroid said:
I have actually had the same problem thanks for the solution.
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wich one is the solution???
please help me to fix it :'(
hekuran.d said:
Hello Everyone im new here but i have a problem with My Galaxy Nexus...
Since Last night he is not Charging but when i connect to pc it shows me the phone to pc only is not charging anyone know whats the problem or how to fix it?
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Just leave the phone connected to the PC for a few hours. That usually reset the charging problem with my phones (Motorola Atrix, Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 4).
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Just leave the phone connected to the PC for a few hours. That usually reset the charging problem with my phones (Motorola Atrix, Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 4).
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ok i connect it now and i will let it till tomorow i hope it will be fixed
standa75 said:
It is a known issue, your phone charging contacts are dirty, or not properly seated. So,try to clean them and fix their position by slightly moving contacts toward display.
I guess you have tried another charger to be sure, that problem is related to phone contacts only.
You can find detailed informations about cleaning phone contacts within xda by using search button of course.
Odesláno z mého Galaxy Nexus pomocí Tapatalk 2
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i clear them but the problem is not solved :S
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i clear them but the problem is not solved :S
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Did you try to move them to display part little bit ?
I had similar issue and moving them helped me, as well I cleared charger contacts too.
standa75 said:
Did you try to move them to display part little bit ?
I had similar issue and moving them helped me, as well I cleared charger contacts too.
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yes i move it up down but no it doesnt help it helps me before coz this is the second time...you know when i connect to pc there its showed but only its not charging..
how you cleared contacts??
someonehelp me please??
Same thing was happening to me. Cleaned the micro USB contacts, worked for a while, stopped working again. Sent to Samsung under warranty for repairs.
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Be careful with the USB connector on the phone. It is best not to try and put any kind of tool into the socket. It is very delicate and fussy, and too easily damaged, and very difficult to replace. It is one of the weakest and touchiest component on the phone. Don't even ug the charger into it ad wiggle it around. It breaks easily. I know first hand unfortunately.
moshe22 said:
Same thing was happening to me. Cleaned the micro USB contacts, worked for a while, stopped working again. Sent to Samsung under warranty for repairs.
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does they fix with the warranty?
hello is there someone to help me in this case??
I think I damaged my port on my phone that I used to charge with. My phone still charges but I have to be careful as if I move it some it stops charging. I have tried a different cable so I know it the port on my phone. Any ideas? I think maybe its a bit bent inside or something
The 3 pins by the right side of your phone. Idea?
Head down to the accessory sub forum and look for the pogo dock thread, you can easily DIY your own dock
Regarding the USB port, you can order a replacement from evilBay.
Beamed from my Maguro.
Mach3.2 said:
The 3 pins by the right side of your phone. Idea?
Head down to the accessory sub forum and look for the pogo dock thread, you can easily DIY your own dock
Regarding the USB port, you can order a replacement from evilBay.
Beamed from my Maguro.
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But how hard is it to replace the usb port?
I've replaced mine but it's a delicate procedure. Don't get rough with anything. Ifixit has a tutorial. I already had the plastic tools from my old iPod video days to change battery.
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I've replaced mine but it's a delicate procedure. Don't get rough with anything. Ifixit has a tutorial. I already had the plastic tools from my old iPod video days to change battery.
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Well I don't have any of those tools. My usb still partly works so I will leave it and see it I get annoyed with it to replace it.
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Well I don't have any of those tools. My usb still partly works so I will leave it and see it I get annoyed with it to replace it.
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When you order the port from evilBay, some sellers will include the required tools.
Beamed from my Maguro.
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When you order the port from evilBay, some sellers will include the required tools.
Beamed from my Maguro.
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cool, thanks I might go ahead and do that as my phone seems to charge but will not work on my computer as MTP so its not showing up as mass storage device like it show but it shows that its charging for some odd reason.
tshelby73 said:
I've replaced mine but it's a delicate procedure. Don't get rough with anything. Ifixit has a tutorial. I already had the plastic tools from my old iPod video days to change battery.
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Did need to replace it. The pin inside was bent a little and all it need was to be bent back. Problemed solved
Hi all, I recently had my USB port fail as well, and when cleaning it did not work, I got a new one off the internet and installed it today.
I can't post links, but I followed the ifixit guide, and also the Youtube video entitled "Galaxy Nexus Screen Repair and Charging Port Fix."
Everything seemed to go smoothly, but now the phone won't turn on, or even show anything when I plug it in. I took it all apart and did it again with the same result. I know that doesn't give you much, but any idea where I might have gone wrong, and how I might be able to fix it?
Thanks.