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First of all, I have searched everywhere in the forums (in all sections) outside the forms in all means to find anybody with the exact symptoms that is happening to my galaxy nexus but to no avail
There are many cases where others has faced issues but not as unique as this one.
PC = Windows 7 (64bit) + Windows 7 (32bit) + Windows Vista + MAC OSX + Windows XP(32bit) .. etc
I have been seeing all the issues (common or unique) with charging and USB in GNex but mine is truly a unique one.
I got this phone 2 days ago on stock 4.0.2 locked/unrooted from a Blondie.
The issue is when connecting the USB via PC in Android mode (while inside the OS)! Thephone doesn’t event register in windows (i.e. not connection sound or anything shows up in the system trey or device manager)
The phone doesn’t charge as well when it’s ON (in Android Mode) and connected to the PC.
In simple and bare words .. there is no spark!? it’s as there is no physical action happened in the PC nor the Phone?
Here are facts that might ring a bell to figure out what’s going wrong here:
The phone charges normally via AC (stock charger or other chargers) and there is no issue at all in both cases wither the phone is switched ON or OFF.
Fastboot is properly connected and recognized in windows and the phone gets recognized when connected in ODIN as well and I am able to flash (already did a couple of stock rom flashing using Galaxy Nexus ToolKit v5.6
It also worth mentioning that when the phone is OFF and connected to PC via USB it shows the bolt icon and start charging for 5 seconds and reboots again to the bolt icon and this gets repeated endlessly.
I have also tried 4 different Micro-USB cables just to be fair.
Because of this, I am unable to root the phone and this is driving me crazy!
Please help me out here.
Did you download the samsung drivers?
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It could be an issue with the micro-USB port on the phone. Some people have started having issues after a few months, myself included. If that's the case you have to get it serviced.
Songs like an issue with your drivers.
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try going to storage in settings, press menu, click then on the pop-up and check the mtp option
laker666 said:
Did you download the samsung drivers?
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I don't see the point!? The device is not even picking up when connected to the PC? I don't reach to the point of driver installation unless I'm in fastboot or Odin.
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blunden said:
It could be an issue with the micro-USB port on the phone. Some people have started having issues after a few months, myself included. If that's the case you have to get it serviced.
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I was afraid of this, but hey .. how do u explain the proper connection I'm fastboot and odin? Means the hardware is fine. Right?
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blockbusta said:
try going to storage in settings, press menu, click then on the pop-up and check the mtp option
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Not only this was ticked, I have also changed it back and forth with camera (PTP) while {} developer options ticked on USB debugging, Stay awake and Allow mock locations
Still no hope ..
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droidace said:
I don't see the point!? The device is not even picking up when connected to the PC? I don't reach to the point of driver installation unless I'm in fastboot or Odin.
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Go to the samsung website and download the drivers onto your PC...if you don't have the drivers it can't possibly connect to your phone to charge
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Ok, will go ahead and try the official driver installation (I have downloaded the driver form http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/SCH-I515MSAVZW
EDIT: I have installed the drivers in both Windows XP and Windows 7. Still facing the same issue!?
droidace said:
Ok, will go ahead and try the official driver installation (I have downloaded the driver form http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/SCH-I515MSAVZW
EDIT: I have installed the drivers in both Windows XP and Windows 7. Still facing the same issue!?
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Hmmm....maybe you just got a turd of a phone...sucks man
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i found out that if i plug in the usb to phone phone, then rebooted it. it would get recognized.
Is the microUSB port really so delicate on the GNex?
I had an Xperia X10i before this and had to replace it after nine months.
Should I be extra careful?
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Drivers won't fix your problem.
Will the cord you are using charge the Galaxy Nexus if you put it into a wall charger?
LxRAYRAYXL said:
i found out that if i plug in the usb to phone phone, then rebooted it. it would get recognized.
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Just tried. Nothing changed
descendency said:
Drivers won't fix your problem.
Will the cord you are using charge the Galaxy Nexus if you put it into a wall charger?
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Yes, it perfectly charges from AC using thew same cord.
For a temporary solution, you can use an app called software data cable, which allows you to access the file system using ftp. Or any app that does this for the matter.
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Yes, it perfectly charges from AC using thew same cord.
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The only thing I can think of is you either have a defective phone, a defective USB port, or you are trying to use a low power port.
I just plugged mine into a desktop that doesn't have a Nexus driver and it worked fine.
descendency said:
The only thing I can think of is you either have a defective phone, a defective USB port, or you are trying to use a low power port.
I just plugged mine into a desktop that doesn't have a Nexus driver and it worked fine.
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I would say it's a defective USB port if fastboot/ODIN are not functioning. but both modes are working flawlessly and I always keep flashing stock roms!? such a weird issue!!!?
Low power port? Nope! I have USB 3.0 and 2.0!
every time I plug my phone into my comp. I have to try to install the drivers. this is getting anoying. Can anyone help my please. Thanks
Just install those drivers and forget it. You'll find "Naked Windows Drivers" in development section.
I've already done that ALOT of times. Why won't they stick? I'll loose the drivers while the phone is plugged in to the comp.
wily5150 said:
I've already done that ALOT of times. Why won't they stick? I'll loose the drivers while the phone is plugged in to the comp.
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What OS? Have you tried another cable?
Go to settings-storage-press menu and open USB computer connection and tick MNT.
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If you are running a custom kernel make sure to uncheck fast usb charge, as that sacrifices mtp functionality in order to charge at wall socket rates.
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AdrianE46 said:
If you are running a custom kernel make sure to uncheck fast usb charge, as that sacrifices mtp functionality in order to charge at wall socket rates.
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Finally! This solved the problem I've been stressing over for the last 30 minutes.
I'm running windows 7 ultimate
mughalmab you mean MTP?
I got it resolved. Thanks to Galaxy nexus toolkit. It installed everything for me, now when I plug my phone into my comp. no more having to install drivers every time. Thanks for all your help
Need Help! I know this has probably been addressed, but, couldn't find the post. :cyclops: So, received replacement Epic & have new laptop. Installed the Samsung drivers onto laptop, but, when I connect phone it only charges. No screen asking about USB storage like normal & nor does my laptop even register the device being plugged in. I'm running Windows 7 on an Asus x401a & downloaded drivers from Samsung & installed. When I connect, nothing happens. I checked & rechecked USB debugging, just in case, mock locations, and powercycled and still nothing. If anyone couldplease let me know how to fix, I'd really appreciate. Thanks![sSIZE]
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Witch drivers did you use?
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Open dialer and press ##8778# and makes sure usb is set to pda and not modem...
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flastnoles11 said:
Open dialer and press ##8778# and makes sure usb is set to pda and not modem...
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Did that and USB is set to pda. The UART is set to modem.
zman519 said:
Witch drivers did you use?
Rocking cm9.1
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Those that are on the Samsung support site, version 1.3.800 according to file name.
smathias503 said:
Those that are on the Samsung support site, version 1.3.800 according to file name.
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Ok cool, just wanted to make sure you had the right ones.
It this a clean Win7 (x32? Or x64) install? Or is it a OEM install?
What model laptop? The more info you give us the ezer it will be to try & help.
Any other USB devices have ANY problems? I'm mainly talking about USB devices that need drivers, not a flash drive or hdd
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smathias503 said:
Need Help! I know this has probably been addressed, but, couldn't find the post. :cyclops: So, received replacement Epic & have new laptop. Installed the Samsung drivers onto laptop, but, when I connect phone it only charges. No screen asking about USB storage like normal & nor does my laptop even register the device being plugged in. I'm running Windows 7 on an Asus x401a & downloaded drivers from Samsung & installed. When I connect, nothing happens. I checked & rechecked USB debugging, just in case, mock locations, and powercycled and still nothing. If anyone couldplease let me know how to fix, I'd really appreciate. Thanks![sSIZE]
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did you manually install the drivers? and when you plug phone to laptop and you get the usb icon in notificatio bar, did you slide bar down and tap on usb connection?
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LORDFIRE00 said:
did you manually install the drivers? and when you plug phone to laptop and you get the usb icon in notificatio bar, did you slide bar down and tap on usb connection?
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i know they are simple steps, but many people sometimes overlook the easy steps.
Has anyone had a problem with this? The only way for me is to go into recovery and mount it. It's connected as a media device.
Thanks in advance!
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Has anyone had a problem with this? The only way for me is to go into recovery and mount it. It's connected as a media device.
Thanks in advance!
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Ya I get the "Device ID not found" error. Kies and Samsung drivers are horrendous.
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Yea im having the same problem after putting CWM on mine
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Why is it so difficult with Samsung phones , had the same problem with the captivate and I can't eve transfer fjles .
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Sounds silly, but did you try rebooting your computer? I had to do this the other day when mine wasn't recognizing my phone. Rebooted computer, worked fine after.
Samung's drivers are awful. I had to install, reboot, remove, reboot ad nauseum until I finally got the drivers to work. I also found I had to connect the phone then wait a few minutes before the computer would acknowledge the phone.
specteA 187,
I've only ever had the issue if I've tried USB ports on the front of my machine. For some reason those ports can be a bit flaky.
Plugging USB into the back of my machine causes no issues. Weird.
For me, on Windows 8, I have to switch from MTP to PTP, and then back to MTP for it to mount. It sure is wonky.
P1 Wookie said:
Sounds silly, but did you try rebooting your computer? I had to do this the other day when mine wasn't recognizing my phone. Rebooted computer, worked fine after.
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Yup I tried everything. The only way that works perfectly is to mount the drives via recovery.
My phone doesn't even try to get into mtp mode :/
I have the same problem with galaxy note 2. Went to att store and ask for a new cable and the give me a new usb cable .and I have no problem connecting my note2 to my pc
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Try uninstalling the Samsung driver, restart PC, and install driver again. It worked for me
nerdrock said:
For me, on Windows 8, I have to switch from MTP to PTP, and then back to MTP for it to mount. It sure is wonky.
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I'm using windows 8 and this method works for me as well.
Att.Fan1982 said:
I'm using windows 8 and this method works for me as well.
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That is what I do to get it working under Windows 7.
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Has anyone had a problem with this? The only way for me is to go into recovery and mount it. It's connected as a media device.
Thanks in advance!
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I found that if my computer doesn't recognize my phone, I put my phone into download mode then reboot back to normal and the computer will recognize it. Kind of a pain to have to reboot 2x but seems to work for me.
I've had 5 Samsung smartphones (Captivate, Infuse, GS2, SkyrocketGS2, and now the SGNote2) andI use an XPSP3 desktop computer and have never had any issues with computer recognizing phone until the Note2. Odin3 works like a champ on the Note2... it's the plug-n-play recognition for transferring files back and forth that's problematic. Yes, I've uninstalled/reinstalled drivers, Kies, etc, used back ports vs front port... I think it has to do with the MTP file transfer protocol now used. Here's what works for me with the Note2 and the PC:
Connect phone to PC... phone's "USB PC Connection" box opens and you have 2 options: MTP(media/files) or PTP (camera). If PC doesn't immediately recognize device, I do one of two things which always works:
1. toggle between MTP and PTP a few times... if that doesn't work,
2. unplug usb from PC port and reinsert (either same port or another)
Windows Explorer will then recognize device and add "SAMSUNG-SGH-I317" under "My Computer" and list it under "Other" devices in panel.
I had this same problem today on my new N2. Drivers would not install. All I wanted to do was to drag my pics and music onto my SD card. I worked around this of course by removing the SD card from the Note and putting it in the adapter and doing it that way. I still haven't gotten my drivers to install. I may just get the drivers off the Internet
+1, my ONLY complaint about this phone.
I gave up trying to find a fix after installing/un-installing/re-installing drivers/kies/odin3 about a bazillion times and only getting it to work a random few times.
Not even worth the effort...
Dropbox is my best alternative. Sure sux tho...
JdgM3NT4L said:
+1, my ONLY complaint about this phone.
I gave up trying to find a fix after installing/un-installing/re-installing drivers/kies/odin3 about a bazillion times and only getting it to work a random few times.
Not even worth the effort...
Dropbox is my best alternative. Sure sux tho...
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Try my method 2 posts above yours.
KEVK said:
Try my method 2 posts above yours.
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Thanks, Should've mentioned that I've tried all of the above methods. It may be that, since I work on so many Android devices, my pc is just too full of incompatible drivers and I've yet to clear them properly. Even If i did I'm fairly certain that I'll be working on more devices and will screw it up all over again. My network is pretty quick and Dropbox/esFile Explorer is convenient so I really shouldn't complain.
Hey gang, I can't seem to connect my LG to my laptop. I had the GS3 and it never was able to connect I thought it was because Samsung and Apple didn't get along that they made the connection difficult. But now I have the LG and its the same thing, it doesn't want to connect. Is there something on my computer or is it the phone?
johnny quest said:
Hey gang, I can't seem to connect my LG to my laptop. I had the GS3 and it never was able to connect I thought it was because Samsung and Apple didn't get along that they made the connection difficult. But now I have the LG and its the same thing, it doesn't want to connect. Is there something on my computer or is it the phone?
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Hello! You can find the drivers you would need and I would suggest installing the LG PC Suite, from here..
http://mobilepcsuite.com/lg-g3-pc-suite-465
After installing these, and your laptop doesn't recognizes the phone then there could be old drivers blocking you from connecting your LG phone.. OR bad USB connections ( check your USB ports ).. Good luck
Showtek1980 said:
Hello! You can find the drivers you would need and I would suggest installing the LG PC Suite, from here..
http://mobilepcsuite.com/lg-g3-pc-suite-465
After installing these, and your laptop doesn't recognizes the phone then there could be old drivers blocking you from connecting your LG phone.. OR bad USB connections ( check your USB ports ).. Good luck
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Thank you so much, I'm DL now. I hope it works.
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Thank you so much, I'm DL now. I hope it works.
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You're welcome Let me know what happens after you've installed the drivers and the LG G3 PC Suite :good:
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You're welcome Let me know what happens after you've installed the drivers and the LG G3 PC Suite :good:
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its not working. I was able to install the PC suite and it couldn't find my phone when trying to connect.
johnny quest said:
its not working. I was able to install the PC suite and it couldn't find my phone when trying to connect.
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Have you installed your phone drivers from that site? Try connecting another USB device such as a flash drive or something to check if your ports are working well. Reboot your laptop with the phone plugged in.. See what happens.. Next step is to try connecting your phone to a pc or another laptop.. Your USB ports could be damaged.
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Have you installed your phone drivers from that site? Try connecting another USB device such as a flash drive or something to check if your ports are working well. Reboot your laptop with the phone plugged in.. See what happens.. Next step is to try connecting your phone to a pc or another laptop.. Your USB ports could be damaged.
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my other USB connection work. I rebooted and it gives me that little sound that its connected but "Charging" nothing far as MTP. This is frustrating. I always have to use Airdroid in order for me to sync my pics or any other files.
johnny quest said:
my other USB connection work. I rebooted and it gives me that little sound that its connected but "Charging" nothing far as MTP. This is frustrating. I always have to use Airdroid in order for me to sync my pics or any other files.
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Try this http://www.mylgphones.com/download-and-install-the-usb-drivers-for-lg-g3-on-windows-and-mac.html
Check your USB ports under Device Manager on your laptop and uninstall those with yellow exclamation marks ( if any ).
BTW.. after you connect the device to your laptop and use the pull-down menu.. Do you get the 3 options ..
Charge Phone , Media Device (MTP) and Send Images (PTP)?
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Try this http://www.mylgphones.com/download-and-install-the-usb-drivers-for-lg-g3-on-windows-and-mac.html
Check your USB ports under Device Manager on your laptop and uninstall those with yellow exclamation marks ( if any ).
BTW.. after you connect the device to your laptop and use the pull-down menu.. Do you get the 3 options ..
Charge Phone , Media Device (MTP) and Send Images (PTP)?
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Thanks I went there and still nothing. I have a Macbook Air. I do get those 3 charging options
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Thanks I went there and still nothing. I have a Macbook Air. I do get those 3 charging options
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Damn bro! If those files didn't help then I'm afraid I have no more options or suggestions..Usually, it's a driver issue but I have no clue about Mac and their drivers. .. Connect your phone to a laptop using Windows.. In that way you'll know if the device is faulty or not.
Let me know once you've got it resolved..Hopefully it'll be soon .. Good luck :fingers-crossed:
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Damn bro! If those files didn't help then I'm afraid I have no more options or suggestions..Usually, it's a driver issue but I have no clue about Mac and their drivers. .. Connect your phone to a laptop using Windows.. In that way you'll know if the device is faulty or not.
Let me know once you've got it resolved..Hopefully it'll be soon .. Good luck :fingers-crossed:
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I really appreciate your help. I do have another laptop thats HP so I usually connect it from there with my GS3 or use Airdroid for my mac. I wanted to see if I was able to connect to the Mac with my phone but its ok, thanks for your tips and advise. I will let you know if I get it installed and able to connect my phone to my Mac.
johnny quest said:
I really appreciate your help. I do have another laptop thats HP so I usually connect it from there with my GS3 or use Airdroid for my mac. I wanted to see if I was able to connect to the Mac with my phone but its ok, thanks for your tips and advise. I will let you know if I get it installed and able to connect my phone to my Mac.
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Always a pleasure mate Enjoy your beast! I'm loving my rooted stock ROM. Waiting to hear good news from you in the near future :good:
johnny quest said:
I really appreciate your help. I do have another laptop thats HP so I usually connect it from there with my GS3 or use Airdroid for my mac. I wanted to see if I was able to connect to the Mac with my phone but its ok, thanks for your tips and advise. I will let you know if I get it installed and able to connect my phone to my Mac.
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I had the same problem you had, but downloaded LGPCSuite and it worked. Let me know how it goes.
Go to -> ww w.mylgphones. com/lg-pc-suite-for-windows-and-mac
vale2628 said:
I had the same problem you had, but downloaded LGPCSuite and it worked. Let me know how it goes.
Go to -> ww w.mylgphones. com/lg-pc-suite-for-windows-and-mac
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Thanks for the tips. I was able to download the LGPCSuite and when I do connect my phone and open the app it recognizes my phone, but all I can add to my phone are pics, videos, and music. I can't add any folders or anything else. Its not allowing me to see all my folders on my phone.
A weird solution that worked for me
I had the same problem. My g3 would only charge when connected via usb and only connect to pc suite via wifi.
I tried everything, but no luck.
In my case, the problem was that the usb cable, although it looked like it was nicely plugged in, it needed to be pressed down to make a right connection. If i just plug the usb cable, it just showed that the phone was charging.
But if i press the last part of the cable, just where it enters at the bottom of the phone, then all other option show up(like mtp etc), my windows system makes the familiar usb sound etc. If I give up the pressure, then back to charging only mode.
I hope this helps some of you. It is a bad usb port at the phone that caused the problem.
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I had the same problem. My g3 would only charge when connected via usb and only connect to pc suite via wifi.
I tried everything, but no luck.
In my case, the problem was that the usb cable, although it looked like it was nicely plugged in, it needed to be pressed down to make a right connection. If i just plug the usb cable, it just showed that the phone was charging.
But if i press the last part of the cable, just where it enters at the bottom of the phone, then all other option show up(like mtp etc), my windows system makes the familiar usb sound etc. If I give up the pressure, then back to charging only mode.
I hope this helps some of you. It is a bad usb port at the phone that caused the problem.
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Well Thanks, for the post, I know you didn't need to write all this when your phone was connected for good, but you did it because you knew there would also be some people like me in need of your help,
My friend has the same problem with his AT&T LG G3, it only charges when connected to PC and no other connection setups are shown neither on the phone nor in the PC/laptop so, and i have done all the things possible and i could thinks off.
Now i think i should try your method and will tell you if it also works for his G3 or not. Thanks by the way.