Hey all,
My galaxy note 2 will not connect to my computer (Mac, mountain lion) at all.
Everytime I try I get the message from Android File Transfer saying "Could not connect device" "Try reconnecting or restarting device".
I have done this so many times but still won't work. The kies software does not work either.
Any advice or help would be appreciated. I should say though that when I first got the phone i was able to connect it to my computer. However, after I unlocked the sim that's when it stopped being able to connect. Not sure if this is related or not.
thanks!
Maybe this help http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...0#post11633550
Doesn't work for me either. SUCKS! I ended up booting into win 8 and it works like a charm in there.
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simplelife said:
Maybe this help http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...0#post11633550
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Can you post the link again? It's not working! Thanks
teshxx said:
Doesn't work for me either. SUCKS! I ended up booting into win 8 and it works like a charm in there.
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Great to hear it works for you on Win 8! Probably I have to do that too.
When you said it didn't work at first, was that on Mac?
This is newest USB driver http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11633550#post11633550 ( Thank Jillmoto)
netninja said:
Great to hear it works for you on Win 8! Probably I have to do that too.
When you said it didn't work at first, was that on Mac?
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Yes. It didn't work on ML.
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I guess android really doesn't like Apple!
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Mine won't connect unless I enable the Developer Options in settings.
I have Mountain Lion and Android File Transfer works fine now.
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Xda just tweeted this, I don't have a mac but I know a lot of you guys do.
http://www.xda-developers.com/andro...-and-mac-support-to-over-50-million-handsets/
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Heimdall always worked on Mac and Linux. I don't know why they are making a big deal of it just now... in fact I used heimdall to revert my epic to stock just a week or two ago.
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marcusant said:
Heimdall always worked on Mac and Linux. I don't know why they are making a big deal of it just now... in fact I used heimdall to revert my epic to stock just a week or two ago.
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Really? I could never get my macbook to recognize the phone in download mode.. drove myself crazy trying to figure it out and eventually was told that heimdall didn't support a lot of the galaxy s devices
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DrKaotica said:
Really? I could never get my macbook to recognize the phone in download mode.. drove myself crazy trying to figure it out and eventually was told that heimdall didn't support a lot of the galaxy s devices
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Works fine for me on linux
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Worked fine in Ubuntu 11.04 for me but not my 2011 MacBook Pro w/ Lion.
jamesklyne said:
Worked fine in Ubuntu 11.04 for me but not my 2011 MacBook Pro w/ Lion.
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Psh, Macs ... Mine is still on snow leopard. My laptop is a hackintosh running normal leopard.
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Marcusant: I've been trying to get Heimdall working on my MBP for months... do I need more than the front-end app? I'm running 10.5.9 (snowlep)
I've even tried the "wine-wrap" Odin, and Odin 1.6 & 1.85 on parralells. nogo.
sad day bros.. even tho i got the new 1.3.2 version that supposedly works, alas, it still does not detect the device in DL mode.. am i missing something here?
I had the same problem the other day. Sandybridge MacBook running lion with latest heimdall wouldn't recognize the phone. So I reboot to fedora 16 x64, still isn't recognized. Then I pulled the battery and rebooted to download mode again and it worked.
Strangely, every time I plugged it in to os x, the whole computer would lock up for 15 seconds.
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I am trying to find right driver where I can see and connect through COM port to use CDMA Workshop 2.7 and unlock and get all my information on my E4GT and (Samsung Prevail) as they use same drivers I believe. I have turned off and even uninstalled antivirus but with no success. What am I doing wrong and how do I remedy this??? Thanks in advance!
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I am trying to find right driver where I can see and connect through COM port to use CDMA Workshop 2.7 and unlock and get all my information on my E4GT and (Samsung Prevail) as they use same drivers I believe. I have turned off and even uninstalled antivirus but with no success. What am I doing wrong and how do I remedy this??? Thanks in advance!
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Try this....http://db.tt/0zNxIcJ4 if it works your welcome
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If you preivously had another Samsung device odds are they WON'T work with this one. I've seen that more than a few times before. Uninstall the old ones and download the this one http://bit.ly/IaQjDl specifically for this phone.
Good luck.
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Try this....http://db.tt/0zNxIcJ4 if it works your welcome
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Newer but still same results.....TY though!
Can anyone advise on how to root with a Mac? I am purchasing this phone tomorrow!
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Ceasare said:
Can anyone advise on how to root with a Mac? I am purchasing this phone tomorrow!
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Can't be done. The is a program if there was a .tar file but there isn't. Bootcamp is your only option. Or use a pc. Download everything on a flash drive walk in a best buy and do it on their computers haha.
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pussyliquor said:
Can't be done. The is a program if there was a .tar file but there isn't. Bootcamp is your only option. Or use a pc. Download everything on a flash drive walk in a best buy and do it on their computers haha.
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Lol, yeah. It takes 5 mins tops to root. I been using vmware fusion for yrs now. Alot easier than bout camp cause it runs like an app.
Isnt this what heimdall is for?
http://www.glassechidna.com.au/products/heimdall/
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Anyone figure this out yet ?
Just picked up my SGN2 today but only have my macbook pro traveling with me
Yes You Can
You can absolutely Root with a MAC, I rooted my Note 2 on my macbook the day I got mine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0g6FV1g7Vo
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You can absolutely Root with a MAC, I rooted my Note 2 on my macbook the day I got mine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0g6FV1g7Vo
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I saw this but never pulled down the " show more" tab it only showed the n7100 lol thanks for the reply im gonna give it a go
Ship It City said:
I saw this but never pulled down the " show more" tab it only showed the n7100 lol thanks for the reply im gonna give it a go
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Yeah, I was so quick to root I didn't even look, I just started follow the instructions. And it was rooted. Quickly. Quicker than I've ever done with Odin. So it absolutely works for the i317. But loading custom ROMs is a different story, considering most are tied to their carrier. I was using a T-Mobile ROM until I went back to stock AT&T Rom. It was horrible.
easy as pie
I can confirm the guide linked above works flawlessly. I just rooted my phone and my fiance's in about 10 minutes, including download and file transfer time. Highly recommend.
P.S. Here is the direct link, instead of the YouTube link.
http://galaxynote2root.com/galaxy-note-2-root/how-to-root-galaxy-note-2-on-mac-osx/
i'm thinking about buying a macbook air. and i want to know if i'll face issues with trying to connect my S3 to it via USB. i got ICS on it. if anyone here had issues trying to connect it to their s3 or found a solution in case i cant connect, please let me know. i want to connect via USB not wifi.. if its not possible to connect, then i wont buy a mac.
Airdroid works perfectly for me (I'm on Lion).
Boot camp.
I'm on a mac and I just use air droid for everything. I like it better anyways. I also have windows in boot camp :good:
Noob question, where to get boot camp? I want to Odin my phone and can't with a mac so far.
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tylerholbrook said:
Noob question, where to get boot camp? I want to Odin my phone and can't with a mac so far.
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Its built into every Mac. You just need a windows installation disc
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pgg285 said:
Airdroid works perfectly for me (I'm on Lion).
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i dont want to use wifi to connect my s3 to my mac. i want USB.
crazexr7 said:
I'm on a mac and I just use air droid for everything. I like it better anyways. I also have windows in boot camp :good:
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so wat ur saying its not possible to connect a s3 to a mac thru USB? again, i'm not going to use wifi.. completely out of the question,
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Its built into every Mac. You just need a windows installation disc
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so, with boot camp, i'm able to use windows-based programs on a mac? but i'm getting a macbook air.. how am i going to install a windows cd if the air doesnt have a disc drive? how can i work around this?
also, after i somehow install win xp on a mac, all i do is install the windows-based samsung drivers?
"Buying any apple product is a bad idea for life." ~ Said the person who hates apple. (PS That would be me )
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"Buying any apple product is a bad idea for life." ~ Said the person who hates apple. (PS That would be me )
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so ur saying that buying a mac is a bad idea for connecting to s3? i'm confused now.. i dont know if i should buy a mac or just stay with my pc instead. i want a mac but i dont want to exp any connection issues that i read so much about.
Lol everyone is just confused! MTP doesn't play nice with MAC but Google has their own software to read mtp on Macs. I've used it nicely with the nexus 4 on a Macbook pro
If you want to root and have software on the computer. Well you'll need to buy windows 7/8 and run it boot camp as Macs are not really Android hacking friendly
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I say if you're getting a laptop get a Mac. Its easy to run windows on and build quality and design is better than all other laptops in my opinion. If you're getting a desktop get a PC you can build far better specs than any imac
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osmosizzz said:
Lol everyone is just confused! MTP doesn't play nice with MAC but Google has their own software to read mtp on Macs. I've used it nicely with the nexus 4 on a Macbook pro
If you want to root and have software on the computer. Well you'll need to buy windows 7/8 and run it boot camp as Macs are not really Android hacking friendly
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hi osmosizzz ..1st, can u tell me wat software google has that runs on mac that allows me to connect my s3 to it viz USB?
2nd, if i get a macbook air and somehow install xp on it thru boot camp, are there any downsides to it?
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I say if you're getting a laptop get a Mac. Its easy to run windows on and build quality and design is better than all other laptops in my opinion. If you're getting a desktop get a PC you can build far better specs than any imac
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i presently got a pc laptop thats almost 8 yrs old.. and it runs a bit laggy.. the battery overheats a bit and doesnt last long.. so i think its about time i get a mac. i just want to make sure i have no probs connecting it to my s3 thru boot camp.
Why macbook air..... if not pro I would go ultrabook
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Teo032 said:
Why macbook air..... if not pro I would go ultrabook
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mba is my choice and i wont change.. i never use the optical drve
Mac osx is the problem with connecting the phone. I have no problems connecting the phone in boot camp. Go for it
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I have MBP. aside from the magsafe adapter being a piece of garbage which the cord just fell out of the L connector I haven't been able to root Jellybean bc Odin doesn't work on Mac, Heimdall wont work with JB and terminal commands dont root on JB. so Windows or bootcamp,which I cant use atp because I have no boot discs for the drivers. Also Mountain Lion sucks. Does this answer your question?
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You must completely remove Kies using the uninstaller to connect successfully via usb. This was my only remedy.
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Boot camp is a program that is already on yiur Mac in utilities. You will need a copy of Windows for it to matter.
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I use kies to sync with my gs3 and it works perfectly
Edit: I'm using Macbook pro
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crazexr7 said:
Mac osx is the problem with connecting the phone. I have no problems connecting the phone in boot camp. Go for it
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i'll look into it. but after mac boots up, will i be able to open up bootcamp and see xp there? or do i need to boot up xp as mac boots up?
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I have MBP. I haven't been able to root Jellybean bc Odin doesn't work on Mac, Heimdall wont work with JB and terminal commands dont root on JB. so Windows or bootcamp,which I cant use atp because I have no boot discs for the drivers. Also Mountain Lion sucks. Does this answer your question?
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so will Odin work in bootcamp?
and why cant you use windows in a mac exactly? is it cuz you dont have a windows CD?
You must completely remove Kies using the uninstaller to connect successfully via usb. This was my only remedy.
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so this method will work without bootcamp?
Boot camp is a program that is already on yiur Mac in utilities. You will need a copy of Windows for it to matter.
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but will odin work after you install xp thru bootcamp?
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i'll look into it. but after mac boots up, will i be able to open up bootcamp and see xp there? or do i need to boot up xp as mac boots up?
so will Odin work in bootcamp?
and why cant you use windows in a mac exactly? is it cuz you dont have a windows CD?
so this method will work without bootcamp?
but will odin work after you install xp thru bootcamp?
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You can boot into XP when the MBA is booting up (White screen before the apple logo shows up) by holding the Options key.
I don't have an answer to your other questions.
Don't buy apple. Over priced.
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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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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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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.