Greetings,
My unlocked, rooted, and JB flashed GNEX suddenly will not be detected on any machine I connect it to. XP, vista, W7. It charges fine, and detects as charging when connected to a PC. Machine's will not detect it as even connected. No errors.
I recently had two developments to my device that leave me uncertain as to what might be the cause of this issue:
1. Device went for a short swim. Dried out in rice, but not working properly. Disassembled and bathed in alcohol, then dried again, and it seemed to be revived, with the exception of an extremely short wifi range, both when connecting to an AP, or running as a hotspot.
2. Before the swim, I had recently flashed the Ascent VZ JB rom. I can't recall if I attempted to connect to a PC after the flash.
I have insurance, but would prefer not to use it, if possible.
I have tried fastboot mode, debug on and off with no luck. I should think that on a totally foreign machine, that some sort of detection and driver installation should be intiated, but nothing.
Any ideas of more testing I can do, before writing off the unit and replacing it?
Gary
I've been having issues like this with mine too. Running Xenon HD. USB port seems to be hit or miss the last couple weeks. I'm also contemplating a warranty replacement.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1856164 try that. I had a detection problem. Might not be related but you never know
teamgs said:
Greetings,
My unlocked, rooted, and JB flashed GNEX suddenly will not be detected on any machine I connect it to. XP, vista, W7. It charges fine, and detects as charging when connected to a PC. Machine's will not detect it as even connected. No errors.
I recently had two developments to my device that leave me uncertain as to what might be the cause of this issue:
1. Device went for a short swim. Dried out in rice, but not working properly. Disassembled and bathed in alcohol, then dried again, and it seemed to be revived, with the exception of an extremely short wifi range, both when connecting to an AP, or running as a hotspot.
2. Before the swim, I had recently flashed the Ascent VZ JB rom. I can't recall if I attempted to connect to a PC after the flash.
I have insurance, but would prefer not to use it, if possible.
I have tried fastboot mode, debug on and off with no luck. I should think that on a totally foreign machine, that some sort of detection and driver installation should be intiated, but nothing.
Any ideas of more testing I can do, before writing off the unit and replacing it?
Gary
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you haven't already tried this: open the device manager, then connect the phone. Monitor the device manager for newly detected devices. If the PC doesn't detect anything being connected, I doubt there's much you can do.
Thanks everyone, I appreciate the input.
Unfortunately, nothing is detected on any machine. Device manager is empty. Machines that used to detect it don't, and new machines don't either. I am in I.T.,...and have way to many PCs for my own good. Oh yes...not detected in Ubuntu either.
I disassembled my phone again today, and rechecked the wireless antenna, and the USB port, but still no luck. I think I may just have to pony up the $100 and use my insurance.
Thanks again,
Gary
teamgs said:
Thanks everyone, I appreciate the input.
Unfortunately, nothing is detected on any machine. Device manager is empty. Machines that used to detect it don't, and new machines don't either. I am in I.T.,...and have way to many PCs for my own good. Oh yes...not detected in Ubuntu either.
I disassembled my phone again today, and rechecked the wireless antenna, and the USB port, but still no luck. I think I may just have to pony up the $100 and use my insurance.
Thanks again,
Gary
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This might be worth consideration, too:
http://www.ifixit.com/Device/Samsung_Galaxy_Nexus
Thanks strumcat, I found that link this morning. Great minds think alike! I am sourcing the part right now. I have disassembled my phone about 15 times since its bath.
Gary
Check and see if the device can be seen by adb, assuming you have the Android SDK and adb drivers set up.
If it's not detected, as stated above, there may not be a whole lot you can do.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
Thanks for the info. No luck with ADB.
If I purchase the micro USB board, I am out $40, with no guarantee it will resolve the issue. Then I still have the wifi range issue that may or may not be resolved by replacing another module for about $40.
Since that I will be most likely out $80 to possibly get it back to perfect, I think I am going to just shell out the $100 and get a replacement. Hopefully, it will be new one, not a refurb.
Gary
Sometimes when I have USB debugging enabled, my PC does not detect my phone. I have to disable USB debugging before connecting my phone, it detects it and then enable USB Debugging while the phone is connected. That usually works for me.
vG
teamgs said:
Thanks for the info. No luck with ADB.
If I purchase the micro USB board, I am out $40, with no guarantee it will resolve the issue. Then I still have the wifi range issue that may or may not be resolved by replacing another module for about $40.
Since that I will be most likely out $80 to possibly get it back to perfect, I think I am going to just shell out the $100 and get a replacement. Hopefully, it will be new one, not a refurb.
Gary
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It will be a refurbished one. Why don't you just drop carrier insurance and pull a "stand alone" policy with whoever does your auto/home/renters insurance? Costs next to nothing really. Cheaper than carrier. Added bonus...? They send you a check. For actual replacement costs. After a year of premiums and the 150 deduct thru carrier its pretty much $300 for a repaired phone. You paid less for a new one. Yearly, the stand alone is half to 3/4 the price of carrier. Deduct varies, but its less also. And its actual price to get new phone. If comparable one is 800..check for 800. Ask your insurance guy about it. If no stand alone, get renters insurance for like 6$ a month. Still cheaper.
Tried Everything, Found the solution. (I will post this elsewhere, too)
So, I have spent two days with this problem. I've searched the entire godamn internet... only to find a surprising solution.
Regardless of what I had tried, my computer refused to detect my GNex. Toggled MTP, etc, Retoggled USB debugging, all that.
No matter what I would do, the PC would classify it an 'unknown device' !!!
What I had tried:
-Deleting all drivers, tried different driver sources (ex . Samsung's driver instead of Google's SDK, and even tried universal ADB drivers)
- Ensuring 'force fast charge' was disabled in both my kernel settings. (even disabled it in terminal emulator)
- Factory reset device (and quickly restored it back to the way it was, as this was not the problem)
-Three different PC's (Two Windows 7 PC's and 1 Ubuntu)
-Deleting all USB drivers on my computers and then attempting to connect via MTP or ADB, nothing.
-Even stepped through some drivers guides, including Nexus root toolkit (Even tried all 4 solutions, out of frustration).
My friend then suggested that maybe my USB internal port was dirty. I looked at it under a magnifying glass and to me, honestly it looked clean. I could clearly see the terminals,. Again, out of frustration, I tried this as a shot in the dark ------ I took a dry, new clean artists' brush and I brushed it out.
VOILA. I plug it in, and it installs the ADB interface first shot.
I really wasn't expecting this. I guess it should be expected , I carry this phone around in my pocket and it goes through hell, but one would expect charging problems as well. I guess a piece of pocket crud just so perfectly covered up the Data +/- in the middle of my USB port.
Try this, my friends. Having a non-functional USB port on a phone that screams "root me" is the most frustrating thing.
NOW IT'S TIME FOR PARANOID ANDROID 4.0
Jkolorz said:
So, I have spent two days with this problem. I've searched the entire godamn internet... only to find a surprising solution.
Regardless of what I had tried, my computer refused to detect my GNex. Toggled MTP, etc, Retoggled USB debugging, all that.
No matter what I would do, the PC would classify it an 'unknown device' !!!
What I had tried:
-Deleting all drivers, tried different driver sources (ex . Samsung's driver instead of Google's SDK, and even tried universal ADB drivers)
- Ensuring 'force fast charge' was disabled in both my kernel settings. (even disabled it in terminal emulator)
- Factory reset device (and quickly restored it back to the way it was, as this was not the problem)
-Three different PC's (Two Windows 7 PC's and 1 Ubuntu)
-Deleting all USB drivers on my computers and then attempting to connect via MTP or ADB, nothing.
-Even stepped through some drivers guides, including Nexus root toolkit (Even tried all 4 solutions, out of frustration).
My friend then suggested that maybe my USB internal port was dirty. I looked at it under a magnifying glass and to me, honestly it looked clean. I could clearly see the terminals,. Again, out of frustration, I tried this as a shot in the dark ------ I took a dry, new clean artists' brush and I brushed it out.
VOILA. I plug it in, and it installs the ADB interface first shot.
I really wasn't expecting this. I guess it should be expected , I carry this phone around in my pocket and it goes through hell, but one would expect charging problems as well. I guess a piece of pocket crud just so perfectly covered up the Data +/- in the middle of my USB port.
Try this, my friends. Having a non-functional USB port on a phone that screams "root me" is the most frustrating thing.
NOW IT'S TIME FOR PARANOID ANDROID 4.0
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Wow thanks a lot man :good:
save my time from usb connecting problem :victory:
eventhough i'm using my own way: blown from the mouth
Thanks!!!!! Good!!
thanks! that helped a lot
Related
Which is the Best ROM for imate jasjar
Delete double thread
Please do not double post
read and respect the rules.
Already posted here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=6116528#post6116528
Its been almost two (2) years since I last used my htc exec when the usb cable socket of the device stopped working. With my repeated failure to connect via bluetooth, I dumped the device and replaced it with nokia 5800 (no comparison!). At that time, I just don't have the patience to troubleshoot it but I recently solved it when I upgraded my laptop to windows 7 so I'm back with it now (missed the qwerty). I notice though that the keys are not as responsive as before. Any solution to this? I'm also looking for a tweeter software for win mobile, I appreciate if there are suggestions. Thank you.
genesis said:
Its been almost two (2) years since I last used my htc exec when the usb cable socket of the device stopped working. With my repeated failure to connect via bluetooth, I dumped the device and replaced it with nokia 5800 (no comparison!). At that time, I just don't have the patience to troubleshoot it but I recently solved it when I upgraded my laptop to windows 7 so I'm back with it now (missed the qwerty). I notice though that the keys are not as responsive as before. Any solution to this? I'm also looking for a tweeter software for win mobile, I appreciate if there are suggestions. Thank you.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Try to blow the key pad with air blower to clean it up. Or look for key pad membrane on Ebay, it costs a few bucks. If the USB cable is failty (For connecting to the PC just buy any USB to mini usb connector it should work. And can be found cheap on Ebay too. for more infor check the XDA Wiki.
arampatla said:
Try to blow the key pad with air blower to clean it up. Or look for key pad membrane on Ebay, it costs a few bucks. If the USB cable is failty (For connecting to the PC just buy any USB to mini usb connector it should work. And can be found cheap on Ebay too. for more infor check the XDA Wiki.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks bro!will try your suggestion later when I get home. For my USB cable, its just weird coz it will work when I charge the battery but it wont work when syncing. Anyway, I already addressed it via bluetooth connection. It syncs well with windows 7. Still using winmobile 6.1 by Ranju though I'm hoping I can reflash it still via bluetooth for newer roms (nothing wrong with ranju's - one of the stable roms i've ever used). Cheers!
Just received a rebuilt TP2 (Sprint) from Asurion. It will not sync with my laptop. In fact when I plug in the usb cable to the TP2 it does not even know it is plugged in. No sounds no nothing. Only thing it does is charge the battery. If I take the usb cable and plug it into the phone which is being replaced (water damage) it immediately fires up active sync.
I would greatly appreciate any help. I have been through Sprint service (4 people) and Asurion service with the same results. I figure that there is more knowledge here.
Thanks in advance.
This seems to help some people:
(from the Energy ROM FAQs)
ActiveSync unable to synchronize via USB: Some people reported that going to Start > Settings > Connections > USB to PC and disabling 'enable faster data synchronization' worked for them, but results vary. This issue happens more often with Vista/Windows 7.
I gave your suggestion a try and at first it looked as if that was the solution. The PC recognized the phone for a brief time then I started getting messages like 'do not recognize the connected usb device'. That's when I started messing with the usb connector at the phone. I found that if I held the plug down and to the left it started to sync. After a few tries I got it to totally sync. One problem out of the way. Of course this is not acceptable so I will call Asurion for a new phone, hopefully one with a connector that is not mostly shot. Here's hoping.
Thanks for the nudge in the right direction.
Yep, that's a faulty USB port. Sometimes it will pop up the TV Out screen when plugging it into the wall charger when it gets bad. Ask them for a different one. Refurbished phones are normally tested VERY thoroughly in quality control before being sent out. They should replace it for you right away. Try syncing via bluetooth in the meantime, if possible.
I did request another phone from Asurion. It arrived today with a dead mic. I couldn't be heard on a call unless I fired up Bluetooth. So much for Asurion quality control.
I just got back from my local Sprint repair center. They replaced the microphone and all is well. I hope this phone lasts forever cause I do not want to go through setting up another phone.
Thanks everyone.
OK, so I came across a component replacememnt pdf and listed there was a photo with a coaxial plug (photo 1) like what you see in the old wireless cards you could buy for a laptop.. (see photo 2)
My question is if anyone knows if I can plug in an old wifi laptop card antenna to that and if thats for wireless in our devices? I know where the wireless antenna is in our phones but am stumped to what else this plug could be used for... I will be taking my PLAY apart tonight and testing this theory out, I will be shocked if its even remotely related to wifi.....
jgregoryj1 said:
OK, so I came across a component replacememnt pdf and listed there was a photo with a coaxial plug (photo 1) like what you see in the old wireless cards you could buy for a laptop.. (see photo 2)
My question is if anyone knows if I can plug in an old wifi laptop card antenna to that and if thats for wireless in our devices? I know where the wireless antenna is in our phones but am stumped to what else this plug could be used for... I will be taking my PLAY apart tonight and testing this theory out, I will be shocked if its even remotely related to wifi.....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
why would you want to though? i mean wifi range is good enough as it is
fma965 said:
why would you want to though? i mean wifi range is good enough as it is
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have been having constant connection issues with my phone for over a month. I have reflashed the correct doom kernel wifi modules for CDMA and that helps for anywhere from 10 minutes to 2 days then it acts up again. I have FTFd and reinstalled everything from scratch in hopes that helps... which it did but only for like a week. If I sit next to my router its top notch but go in the other room and its dropped to 2 bars and wont stay connected.
I used wire to the underside of the wifi sticker as a sudo antenna and it seemed to give me an extra 30-50 feet of range but after 2 days its abck again. So I took out the wire, and found the pdf I attached. I have confirmed by looking at my old old laptops wireless card antennas inside that they connectors are the same and if I take thge wifi antenna from my laptop and put it to the connect in the PDF it snaps in place but its too big to let me put the phone back together. So lets just say I have a wifi issue that doesnt seem to want to be fixed. And I am just really tired of fighting with it and running out of ideas.... scrathc that.. I have run out of ideas. I just dont know what to do. And my only choices for other kernels are Stock with overclock, but no recovery, or stock kernel with no overclock. I have never been able to get the CWM installer to work ever........ anyways sorry for the long reply just tired of this.....
It looks like I finally got burned buying a phone from kijiji. I'll save you the gory details. It seemed fine when I met the guy but once I got it home there were issues.
My computer won't recognize the phone. When I plug it in, nothing. No errors, just nothing. It doesn't show up in Device Manager. This is my fourth Gnex and I have the Android SDK installed and the Google drivers. I reinstalled them just in case but no luck. Upon further playing with the phone there are other issues. When I plug in headphones, the speaker stays on and there is no sound in the headphones. The volume up rocker doesn't work and the 2 batteries I've tried drain like crazy.
So is it a lost cause? Unfortunately, I'm in Canada and can't get a cheap one from the Play Store and now I'm a little gun shy about buying used. On the bright side, I'm back using my Nexus One.
Any help, ideas, sympathy would be appreciated. Thanks!
As long as it has a good working screen it's probably repairable. Sometimes the USB port pins get bent and don't connect, or short to ground. You can try bending them back into place, or just replace the whole USB port if necessary. Not that big a deal. The audio out jack might also have a loose or broken connection. The battery drain is the most troublesome. I would just take it apart and reseat all the connectors and check for bent or broken ports, which can be replaced.
Check out ifixit.com for disassembly guide.
Some how (isn't that what they all say) got water in my GNex USB Port which caused the port to fry once charger was plugged in. Phone still fully functions as normal, just can't charge it. After pricing out a few options, I've decided to replace the part myself. Should everything go well, this should save me at least $35.
Just wondering if anyone else here as had to do this, would love to hear how it went for you. I'm currently waiting for the part to be shipped to me.
There's been quite a few people (not me so far) who've had to change their usb ports because they failed (stopped charging). There's several threads on how to do it, I've not bookmarked them but search would probably turn them up.
Should be pretty simple if the charging port is on a daughterboard and not on the main PCB. It's pretty easy to remove the lcd/digitizer + mainboard from the housing, and if it's just a daughterboard you should be able to disconnect the old part from the connector and attach the new one.
Thanks for the replies! ifixit.com actually has a detailed step by step, just wanted to see if anyone here ran into any issues while doing it or not.
Careful with the buttons
Gforce083 said:
Thanks for the replies! ifixit.com actually has a detailed step by step, just wanted to see if anyone here ran into any issues while doing it or not.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Its fairly easy to replace the USB board if done with care and proper tools. A word of advice, when you remove the back cover ( the step after removing screws) pay attention to not drop the rubber buttons..... they are hard to find once they hit the floor . Anything than that, just do it with love and you will do fine
Success! Time to put the Aria back in the closet!
I take that back, the microphone (which is part of the usb port board) on the new board does not work. Attempted to make a phone call and they could not hear me. Used a voice recording app and got nothing. Looks like I'll be getting another replacement.
I've got to hand it to Wholesale Gadget Parts, Inc out of Oklahoma. That's saying a lot coming from a Texan, we usually aren't too fond of Oklahoma. As stated the other day, the replacement board I got had a faulty microphone. Called WGP, no questions asked shipped me a new one and got it within 48 hours. My GNex is now back to fully functioning order!