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[Q] gingerbreak root problem

I've been trying to root my epic 2.2 with gingerbreak and it doesn't work. I've done It before and now it says "Not sure what happened.exploit failed or reboot failed. Reboot manually and see if you have Superuser" I did everything right
Does anyone know how to fix this?

mummer96 said:
I've been trying to root my epic 2.2 with gingerbreak and it doesn't work. I've done It before and now it says "Not sure what happened.exploit failed or reboot failed. Reboot manually and see if you have Superuser" I did everything right
Does anyone know how to fix this?
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Use the 1 click
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marcusant said:
Use the 1 click
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Which one?

The one for cwm 3.0.2.5
if you cant live large, look big in the coffin!!!

Also, supposedly, gingerbreak only works on phones that have odined to ec05. That's the consensus at least.
Sent from my perfect epic

musclehead84 said:
The one for cwm 3.0.2.5
if you cant live large, look big in the coffin!!!
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I keep getting "phone not connected" any suggestions
I have tried all available options for troubleshooting and can not figure it out. The drivers are good, different cords, different Root techniques, I mean everything ... but my phone won't connect even after re-installing the samsung drivers.
Windows Vista
64 bit
phone EC05
firmware 2.2.1
stock everything

hooover said:
I keep getting "phone not connected" any suggestions
I have tried all available options for troubleshooting and can not figure it out. The drivers are good, different cords, different Root techniques, I mean everything ... but my phone won't connect even after re-installing the samsung drivers.
Windows Vista
64 bit
phone EC05
firmware 2.2.1
stock everything
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Did you try a different usb port or a different pc, if available?
Sent from my perfect epic

zanderman112 said:
Did you try a different usb port or a different pc, if available?
Sent from my perfect epic
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I have tried all ports on my PC, no I haven't tried to use another PC though.
I just Rooted my friends brand new epic 10 days ago. I just can't figure out how to make my device connect as itself instead of "unknown"

Try the Bonsai MasterKey Unlocker, you will like it better than the stock CWM 3.0.2.5
Sent from Bonsai 7.1.1.1

I am also going thru the same senerial a you... if you find a "fix" for this will you please reply....like wise from me. I have even tried putting th e epic in "DL" mode. But odin does not acknowlege my phone. Hit me up . Thnx.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App

Get a better usb cable radioshack has gold tip usb cables they always work. Or go too verizon and buy the usb cable for the droid pro

Top Nurse said:
Try the Bonsai MasterKey Unlocker, you will like it better than the stock CWM 3.0.2.5
Sent from Bonsai 7.1.1.1
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I second this

pacoz said:
I am also going thru the same senerial a you... if you find a "fix" for this will you please reply....like wise from me. I have even tried putting th e epic in "DL" mode. But odin does not acknowlege my phone. Hit me up . Thnx.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App
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Before Odin can detect it you must first make sure your computer can detect your phone. That way you'll know if the drivers work fine. If it does then get a new USB cable to connect it while using odin. I got a rocketfish usb cable and it works better than the samsung one...or any usb cable such as a blackberry's works fine.

hooover said:
I have tried all ports on my PC, no I haven't tried to use another PC though.
I just Rooted my friends brand new epic 10 days ago. I just can't figure out how to make my device connect as itself instead of "unknown"
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When trying to root make sure you aren't using a stock samsung usb cable. Some have been successful using them while rooting but for most it sucks. Are you enabling usb debugging?

I am having the same problem. Gingerbreak failed to run with the same error, and no amount of different cable or port (tried three of each) will avoid the phone not connected message when attempting one click root. I'd love to hear ideas to resolve either of these or other rooting options.
Update - tried the Bonsai unlocker mentioned in this thread, and tried the one click method on a second machine to which I had never connected my device. In all cases, got a phone connection failure. And yes, I have enabled USB debugging, and when I disable it, I am able to mount the phone just fine and see the external memory card, so there's nothing wrong with the USB port or cable. I have a relatively new replacement phone that came preloaded with Froyo. Maybe something has been done to newer devices to disable this ability? Can't imagine what else could be wrong.
thanks,
-- robert

rmingee said:
I am having the same problem. Gingerbreak failed to run with the same error, and no amount of different cable or port (tried three of each) will avoid the phone not connected message when attempting one click root. I'd love to hear ideas to resolve either of these or other rooting options.
Update - tried the Bonsai unlocker mentioned in this thread, and tried the one click method on a second machine to which I had never connected my device. In all cases, got a phone connection failure. And yes, I have enabled USB debugging, and when I disable it, I am able to mount the phone just fine and see the external memory card, so there's nothing wrong with the USB port or cable. I have a relatively new replacement phone that came preloaded with Froyo. Maybe something has been done to newer devices to disable this ability? Can't imagine what else could be wrong.
thanks,
-- robert
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My bad - apparently I didn't have the right drivers installed. I assumed since I could connect in USB mode without debugging I had the right drivers, but apparently not. Sorry to bother. In case anyone else runs into this, I apparently can't post a URL to help you, so go look for a post on the Epic "All Things Root" forum on Android Forums,
It appears I am successfully rooted after having to reboot the phone once after a failure the first time I ran. Woohoo! Now I can do a true full backup.
-- robert

The only way I could get mine to work (I would get the same errors using gingerbreak) I restored the phone to factory settings using the samsung recovery mode. Press power volume down and camera button. Your volume buttons are used to highlight the text and the home key is used to select. Wipe cache 3 times, and wipe the dalvick (spelled wrong) 3 times, then reset phone back to factory settings through here. Remember you will lose everything so back up your apps using AppBrain. I ran GingerBreak again and it worked perfectly. I would also get the same errors when trying to odin. Its been that way everysince I updated to 2.2. By the way I am EC05, did that before I updated because I was running midNight Rom.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App

t999v with no OS

Hello everyone,
I've searched around the forums but have yet to come across anyone with my exact set of problems.
Phone is a Samsung t999v on the Wind network.
I believe the problem started when a restore was done from a back up with no system information. TWRP tells me there is no OS on the phone.
As there isn't an OS zip file on the hard drive I cannot flash from internal card.
Odin 3.04 fails to add tar file of stock rom after repeated attempts.
drivers will not load with G s3 toolkit allowing phone to be recognized.
Connecting the phone to PC while in TWRP or even in download mode and the PC (Windows 7 ultimate wink wink) will show in devices as a modem but doesn't show up in "my computer". Drivers failed to load is the message after connecting the phone.
Last working OS was the latest AOKP build two.
I hoping someone can help me out. I do feel that this information is probably on here somewhere but I've searched with no luck.
I really trying to get an OS onto this phone and hope I haven't screw it up for a friend of mine. These forums have helped do some good works with my phone and phones of my friends that I guess I ended up thinking I knew more than I did. I should have stock with clockworkr which didn't have the option to back up without system. safer for a dummy.
I appreciate any and all comments.
nur.

Did you don't download the drivers from Samsung website?
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium

vopezy said:
Did you don't download the drivers from Samsung website?
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium
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Yes I can download them from the website but at times the device is still not recognized. For some reason this happens with all my Samsung products. My PC often time does not recognize them. It started months ago with my 10.1 Tab and them my i727 and this t999v. I have to contect the usb and disconnect several time before they'll connect even changing ports. But now they don't connect at all.

Since you have twrp, why don't you just flash a ROM?
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium

serio22 said:
Since you have twrp, why don't you just flash a ROM?
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium
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I would love to but how do I get the ROM on to the phone? The phone is not being recognized by computer. I have an sd car but my other samsung phone isn't recognized by the pc either.

Uninstall the drivers you have installed (the Samsung ones) and uninstall Kies if you have that installed.
Install the drivers from my signature. They are an older version. I use them because all of the newer ones do exactly what you are describing. The PC won't see the device, etc.
If all else fails buy a card reader. One of the 10+ in 1 sd card readers. Probably should have one of those anyway; just a thought.

Aerowinder said:
Uninstall the drivers you have installed (the Samsung ones) and uninstall Kies if you have that installed.
Install the drivers from my signature. They are an older version. I use them because all of the newer ones do exactly what you are describing. The PC won't see the device, etc.
If all else fails buy a card reader. One of the 10+ in 1 sd card readers. Probably should have one of those anyway; just a thought.
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Thanks for the advise. I'm going to go grab a micro sd reader now, hopefully. The drivers from your signature didn't fail to install as well. Can anyone think of what the source of the issue is. My drivers failing to install is happening on both of my PC's. I didn't try to install the older drivers on my second pc however.

nurlord said:
I would love to but how do I get the ROM on to the phone? The phone is not being recognized by computer. I have an sd car but my other samsung phone isn't recognized by the pc either.
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You can download the ROM on another phone and transfer it to an SD card, after that you can swap it to the one with no os and flash it
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium

The card reader fixed it. Thanks everyone for helping me out. No more lurking for me.
P.S
If anyone has any additional insight into my driver issues I'm all ears.

I have the same problem with my phone being recognized. I will sit there and plug and unplug the cable into the same usb port repeatedly, and eventually it'll be recognized.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk 2

Did the drivers fail to install from the installation package or when you plugged the device in after that installation? Also, are you in MTP or PTP mode?

nurlord said:
The card reader fixed it. Thanks everyone for helping me out. No more lurking for me.
P.S
If anyone has any additional insight into my driver issues I'm all ears.
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Go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32906335#post32906335
Follow ALL the steps in order EXACTLY.
You will see it works for you. It has for every other person that I worked on their machines for...
If it does not, you did something wrong in following the steps.
if you do it exactly, it WILL work!
Good Luck!
Aloha

ports amethyz
bfranklin1986 said:
I have the same problem with my phone being recognized. I will sit there and plug and unplug the cable into the same usb port repeatedly, and eventually it'll be recognized.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk 2
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That is what I use to do but that no longer works.
Aerowinder said:
Did the drivers fail to install from the installation package or when you plugged the device in after that installation? Also, are you in MTP or PTP mode?
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It says MTP mode failed so I guess that's the mode. Both have happened but usually the fail happens after I plug in the device.
bobolinko said:
Go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32906335#post32906335
Follow ALL the steps in order EXACTLY.
You will see it works for you. It has for every other person that I worked on their machines for...
If it does not, you did something wrong in following the steps.
if you do it exactly, it WILL work!
Good Luck!
Aloha
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Appreciate it. I'll try it out now.

I'd get a new cable
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium

nurlord said:
P.S
If anyone has any additional insight into my driver issues I'm all ears.
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Sometimes peoples use port locate on the front panel of their PC.... Always use the usb on the back...... Thoses on the motherboard.
If it's not your case.... Try to switch port..
Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk 2

damn it im in the same position as you
i wiped my phone as well no os
i put the sd card into my blackberry copied the rom on to the phone but he phone wont pick it up
wont recongize my phone when i plug it in as well -_-

bobolinko said:
Go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32906335#post32906335
Follow ALL the steps in order EXACTLY.
You will see it works for you. It has for every other person that I worked on their machines for...
If it does not, you did something wrong in following the steps.
if you do it exactly, it WILL work!
Good Luck!
Aloha
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I followed all the steps exactly and the problem still persists. KIES fails at installing drivers and same happens when I connect the phone. The only place I can there being an error was that I replaced and copied the files in Windows INF as the new files had the same names as the old ones. As for that everything else I followed the steps exactly with no luck.
Android_Monsters said:
I'd get a new cable
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium
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Might be worth a shot but it doesn't seem likely that it's a cable issue. The cable is effectively new and PC does recognize that I'm connecting a device.
cuzmonote said:
Sometimes peoples use port locate on the front panel of their PC.... Always use the usb on the back...... Thoses on the motherboard.
If it's not your case.... Try to switch port..
Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk 2
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Trying that now but we'll see.
sky14 said:
damn it im in the same position as you
i wiped my phone as well no os
i put the sd card into my blackberry copied the rom on to the phone but he phone wont pick it up
wont recongize my phone when i plug it in as well -_-
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What recovery are you using to try and read the SD card?

Touchscreen ruined, can't access files

So, I have a rooted, unlocked Nexus 7 4G 2013 with TWRP flashed. I did however drop it on the floor earlier today, which made the screen crack and the touchscreen completely unresponsive.
This is all covered in my insurance, so it's not like I'm trying to fix it. I do however need some of the files in it, but since I had a password lock on the startpage, I have no way of getting through it with my touchscreen broken.
So I was wondering if it was possible to remove the lockscreen without doing a wipe that'll delete all my files, or if there's another way to mount the device as a USB drive so I can fetch my files.
Thanks a lot for taking time and reading this far, and thanks in advance for all suggestions.

November13 said:
So, I have a rooted, unlocked Nexus 7 4G 2013 with TWRP flashed. I did however drop it on the floor earlier today, which made the screen crack and the touchscreen completely unresponsive.
This is all covered in my insurance, so it's not like I'm trying to fix it. I do however need some of the files in it, but since I had a password lock on the startpage, I have no way of getting through it with my touchscreen broken.
So I was wondering if it was possible to remove the lockscreen without doing a wipe that'll delete all my files, or if there's another way to mount the device as a USB drive so I can fetch my files.
Thanks a lot for taking time and reading this far, and thanks in advance for all suggestions.
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Install AROMA filemanager via TWRP google it!
then you can copy your files to a usb drive IF YOU HAVE AN OTG CABLE

malikmoreni said:
Install AROMA filemanager via TWRP google it!
then you can copy your files to a usb drive IF YOU HAVE AN OTG CABLE
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I don't have an OTG cable, sadly.

November13 said:
I don't have an OTG cable, sadly.
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Do you have usb debugging enabled?

malikmoreni said:
Do you have usb debugging enabled?
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Yeah, I do.

November13 said:
I don't have an OTG cable, sadly.
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November13 said:
Yeah, I do.
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Wrote a blog post for you http://www.andgeek.com/2014/06/using-adb-to-copy-files-to-from-your.html
follow it if you have ADB on your pc

Remove Factory Reset Protection (FRP) On SM-910A

Hello Everyone,
I have recently update my phone to marshmallow without disabling Reactivation lock So now when i try to log in my samsung account that say "error processing" and can't use my phone :/
any help please ?
(i have tried many trick in (google/youtube) (OTG, Delete Samsung Account, Samsung Tool PRO 24.3, Miracle box 2.27a)

Samy_Wutlol said:
Hello Everyone,
I have recently update my phone to marshmallow without disabling Reactivation lock So now when i try to log in my samsung account that say "error processing" and can't use my phone :/
any help please ?
(i have tried many trick in (google/youtube) (OTG, Delete Samsung Account, Samsung Tool PRO 24.3, Miracle box 2.27a)
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I have the same problem, I tried to update my Note 4 SM-N910A following the guide from norbarb but there was some red colored text showing some error while trying to install 1 by 1 the firmware and then when booting, it looked like everything was fine but then I got FRP and now I got locked with a useless phone for now and still running 5.1.1, I hope someone can shine some light and help us to get back in track

Jdekik said:
I have the same problem, I tried to update my Note 4 SM-N910A following the guide from norbarb but there was some red colored text showing some error while trying to install 1 by 1 the firmware and then when booting, it looked like everything was fine but then I got FRP and now I got locked with a useless phone for now and still running 5.1.1, I hope someone can shine some light and help us to get back in track
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i have the solution big Thanks to @trihcpsci
firstly you have to downgrade to 5.1.1 OI2, and you must have an OTG Cable + USB flash drive and put inside the apk of Nova Luncher, install the drivers samsung and ADB in your pc
Than contacte me i can help you for the next step

Samy_Wutlol said:
i have the solution big Thanks to @trihcpsci
firstly you have to downgrade to 5.1.1 OI2, and you must have an OTG Cable + USB flash drive and put inside the apk of Nova Luncher, install the drivers samsung and ADB in your pc
Than contacte me i can help you for the next step
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I finally installed MM on my Note 4 but still locked :/
I have to buy the OTG cable and I'll contact you as soon as I get the tools needed, thanks @Samy_Wutlol

Jdekik said:
I finally installed MM on my Note 4 but still locked :/
I have to buy the OTG cable and I'll contact you as soon as I get the tools needed, thanks @Samy_Wutlol
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you must firstly downgrade to 5.1.1 OI2, the otg is not the only way to bypass configuration screen, you can search in youtube, you can also use SideSync, Or the HTTP Methode (youtube)
All that is to activate Debugging Mode In Setting, Than use the adb with some trick

Samy_Wutlol said:
you must firstly downgrade to 5.1.1 OI2, the otg is not the only way to bypass configuration screen, you can search in youtube, you can also use SideSync, Or the HTTP Methode (youtube)
All that is to activate Debugging Mode In Setting, Than use the adb with some trick
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Well, I did enable the USB Debug mode, put the NOTE 4 on download mode and opened ODIN with the proper files to go back to 5.1.1 OI2, after that, I went back to 5.1.1 OI2 then the same message appeared "Samsung account, This device is locked because of an abnormal factory reset. Sign in to the Samsung account that you have already signed in to on this device that confirms that belongs to you." I've watched several videos for 3 days now and tried the methods shown with no luck, I've tried the SideSync, OTG, Modem, Bluetooth, etc. that is getting me going to a dead end. Also there's no support from Samsung nor AT&T since I'm on Cricket Wireless. Is there any way not patched by Samsung that I can use to get back my Note 4? Everything was good until I decided to update to MM and now I'm without phone :/

Never mind, I found a 100% working solution that got my Note 4 SM-N910A back to a working condition as if I just got it from the store. Anyways thanks mate!

A quick update, like I said, I got my phone back and also updated to 6.0.1 MM and has been working really great!

Jdekik said:
Never mind, I found a 100% working solution that got my Note 4 SM-N910A back to a working condition as if I just got it from the store. Anyways thanks mate!
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Can you share the solution ?

samcex said:
Can you share the solution ?
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Sure, I can. Do you have your Note 4 locked? or what's the problem with your phone?

Jdekik said:
Sure, I can. Do you have your Note 4 locked? or what's the problem with your phone?
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It is Galaxy C5 it is frp locked I forgot my account.

samcex said:
It is Galaxy C5 it is frp locked I forgot my account.
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There's tons of methods and apk u can sideload . I just put the apk in download folder with pc then used the talk back method and esfile explorer installed through chrome to bypass on galexy prime. U can also use sidesync method or dialer methods . Whatever gets u to a browser really. Good luck youtube and Google are ure friends.

Dex won't install on my laptop

Has anyone else had issues installing Dex on a PC? I was able to install fine on my desktop but it won't install on my laptop. I download the file from Samsung and run the file to install the screen pops up but when I accept terms and hit next the screen disappears and doesn't come back up.

west stains massive said:
Has anyone else had issues installing Dex on a PC? I was able to install fine on my desktop but it won't install on my laptop. I download the file from Samsung and run the file to install the screen pops up but when I accept terms and hit next the screen disappears and doesn't come back up.
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I was able to install it without any issues on Win 10 pro
Sent from my SM-N975F using Tapatalk

M.Noury said:
I was able to install it without any issues on Win 10 pro
Sent from my SM-N975F using Tapatalk
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Did you install on a desktop or a laptop?
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west stains massive said:
Has anyone else had issues installing Dex on a PC? I was able to install fine on my desktop but it won't install on my laptop. I download the file from Samsung and run the file to install the screen pops up but when I accept terms and hit next the screen disappears and doesn't come back up.
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Yes, I am having the exact same issue. Have spent a long time searching to see if there's a solution but your post is the first time I have seen that proves it's not just me!
I am guessing it is most likely to be a software conflict but I just cannot figure out what might be clashing. I don't think I have anything unusual running. Hardware wise my laptop definitely meets the specs required. What laptop are you using? Mine is an HP Spectre x360 - 15-bl050na
If you do find a solution please post it here (I will do the same of course)

Just installed on laptop now. Did hang at 0% for a long time, not sure why, but finally installed after about 3 minutes.

apprentice said:
Did you install on a desktop or a laptop?
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Yes, I am having the exact same issue. Have spent a long time searching to see if there's a solution but your post is the first time I have seen that proves it's not just me!
I am guessing it is most likely to be a software conflict but I just cannot figure out what might be clashing. I don't think I have anything unusual running. Hardware wise my laptop definitely meets the specs required. What laptop are you using? Mine is an HP Spectre x360 - 15-bl050na
If you do find a solution please post it here (I will do the same of course)
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go to device manager under usb device you'll see a warning icon next to samsung_android, if so go download and install the samsung usb drivers for android. This has resolved this same issue on 2 of my computers.
https://developer.samsung.com/common/download/check.do?actId=698

Did that work for you?

gottahavit said:
Did that work for you?
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Yes, installing the drivers worked for me, thanks!

I have a similar issue with my MacBook Air. I download the .dmg file, open and install it. The MBA reboots but never actually installed Dex.

works perfectly with my laptop

cliffr39 said:
I have a similar issue with my MacBook Air. I download the .dmg file, open and install it. The MBA reboots but never actually installed Dex.
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It's a Mac and you're trying to link it to an Android... Need I say more?
Sorry, couldn't resist. Did you try it with the phone connected? When connected does your MBA see the Note 10 and recognize it?

gottahavit said:
It's a Mac and you're trying to link it to an Android... Need I say more?
Sorry, couldn't resist. Did you try it with the phone connected? When connected does your MBA see the Note 10 and recognize it?
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LOL, I know
Well, got it working. Happy camper

gottahavit said:
go to device manager under usb device you'll see a warning icon next to samsung_android, if so go download and install the samsung usb drivers for android. This has resolved this same issue on 2 of my computers.
https://developer.samsung.com/common/download/check.do?actId=698
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You are a star mate! That worked for me
The link you supplied is no longer valid so here is the updated link:
https://developer.samsung.com/galaxy/others/android-usb-driver-for-windows
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Hello there similar issue in my case; in attachment the error message from my laptop installation, which went fine on the desktop.
The laptop (Lenovo X1 Carbon) installation always hangs at 16%.
But I have a S10+ and the Samsung drivers are already installed; using Windows 10 Pro 64 bit.
Hope you have some suggestion.
Thanks

Solved; in case you have the issue, prior installing enter the task manager and force close task named msiexec.exe.
That worked for me
Ciao

I am having the same problems... tried installing the drivers, same result. Install fails at 49%, repeatedly.

swk424 said:
I am having the same problems... tried installing the drivers, same result. Install fails at 49%, repeatedly.
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Same here but fails at fails at 0% then says All Set, but nothing installed. No error message.