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Phones say charging

OK my galaxy nexus say it charging even without it being plugged in
I try to install a new from it still say charging, resetting still say charging so I'm really confused
Can any one help
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SharkBait Ha said:
OK my galaxy nexus say it charging even without it being plugged in
I try to install a new from it still say charging, resetting still say charging so I'm really confused
Can any one help
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Inspect your USB pins, could be dirty, or bent. Clean/realign with care if needed.

CMNein said:
Inspect your USB pins, could be dirty, or bent. Clean/realign with care if needed.
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Thanks will try it out
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OK I clean it out n I was still flicking on n off like it was charging
N now that I full power it off it now been fix thanks guys
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Broken micro usb charging port?

Ok so here is the story, I noticed my micro usb was fitting in my phone pretty losely a few days ago. I didn't think anything of it, but today I was at work with 30% battery. So I go to charge it (stock wall mount & usb from my house) and noticed it wasnt charging. So after work I went to the mall to buy a charger, the ones they had didn't work, so I went to tmobile, and there's didn't work either. I came to the conclusion that my usb port is broken =/ my phone was completely dead for a few hours (plugged in the wall at home, hoping it'll charge) and as of 3 hours its gone from 0% to 15%, and the charging "lightning" bolt isn't over the battery indicating a charger is being recognized. Also it doesn't say its charging on the lock screen either. I am completely confused, is it a bad usb port? Bad battery? What should I do? I'm using an old G2 I found in a drawer until I find a solution.
Also I bought my Phone from some guy on craigstlist eliminating possible warranty right?
Thank guys!
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You can still try warranty and see if that works. I guess when you are submitting the service request just say what's wrong. I bought a phone from someone some time ago and sent it in for repair. Fixed no questions asked.
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Ieatnoobs said:
You can still try warranty and see if that works. I guess when you are submitting the service request just say what's wrong. I bought a phone from someone some time ago and sent it in for repair. Fixed no questions asked.
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I appreciate your input, who do I call?? Its not a tmobile device
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fuego77 said:
I appreciate your input, who do I call?? Its not a tmobile device
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You call Samsung of course. But when I called them for a warranty, they asked me for the receipt. So you might need it too... But doesn't hurt.
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kyokeun1234 said:
You call Samsung of course. But when I called them for a warranty, they asked me for the receipt. So you might need it too... But doesn't hurt.
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I don't have a reciept =O
And ill try calling them tomorrow. Will I need to relock my bootloader right?
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Here's an update. I pulled the battery out and back in then kept the phone off while the charger was in the phone, so it showed the Barry charing icon. I let it sit that way over night and when I turn the phone on this morning its 100% battery, but frankly it won't charge back up again. Its not recognizing my charger, I'm guessing it'll only charge the phone if the phone is off?
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Screen Turns itself on and off by itself

Hey guys, I'm having an issue with my Galaxy Nexus (Running JB 4.1.1 on takju).The phone will randomly turn on the screen on for a second or two then turn it off, over and over again. At one point it consumed 40% battery in like 2 hours. I installed Juice Defender Ultimate and it seemed to stop it for a while until today when it started a few minutes ago. The activity log says on JuiceDefender just says the time and screen on (user present)
Does anybody have a clue of what might be happening? Thanks for you help

You probably have a dirty USB port. Its happened to me and many others. The phone thinks its charging so it wakes up.
Turn it off and pull the battery. Try to clean out the port with a toothpick or another small tool. Make sure the USB pin is straight.
Hopefully after a reboot it will be back to normal.
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El Daddy said:
You probably have a dirty USB port. Its happened to me and many others. The phone thinks its charging so it wakes up.
Turn it off and pull the battery. Try to clean out the port with a toothpick or another small tool. Make sure the USB pin is straight.
Hopefully after a reboot it will be back to normal.
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Thanks for the quick response, I'm about to try that out. Hopefully it works!

I tried cleaning it out with a toothpick but it didn't help that much, it started to do it again, then it stopped and now it started again. For the straightness of the USB pin, how is it supposed to look it? Is there anything else I can do? I'll try to clean it a bit more right now

Check out this thread for other options http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1427539
As for the USB pin just make sure it comes straight out and not bent down or up.
Good luck!
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El Daddy said:
Check out this thread for other options http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1427539
As for the USB pin just make sure it comes straight out and not bent down or up.
Good luck!
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Thanks for your help, I cleaned it out again and when I turned the phone on it began again for a minute and now it has stopped. Hopefully it'll stop doing it again.

So after I cleaned out the usb port and I even used rubbing alcohol to clean it. I also straightened out the usb pin, I am still having issues with the screen turning on and off on its own. Is there anything else that could be causing this problem for me?
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PhoenixBlitz said:
So after I cleaned out the usb port and I even used rubbing alcohol to clean it. I also straightened out the usb pin, I am still having issues with the screen turning on and off on its own. Is there anything else that could be causing this problem for me?
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Install betterbatterystats and look if there is maybe an app that causes this..
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thegtfusion said:
Install betterbatterystats and look if there is maybe an app that causes this..
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Thanks, I installed it and hopefully it might give some answers. Also, as I am typing this up, the screen will still turn on and off by itself even when it's plugged in and currently charging. It's really frustrating.

Phone won't sleep

My phone won't sleep for more than 3 seconds. Its driving me insane!!! I press the power button, 1-3 second later it'll just wake up alone. Its SO frustrating. I've bought different batteries, changed ROMs. Everything. It just won't sleep! I wanna throw this thing out the window!! >=[ i cant take it anymore :banghead:
Anyone have these issues??
Also to note. My phones one of those infamous "always charging" issues and it won't charge via usb
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still under warranty?
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Sounds like you've had fast charge selected and now its stuck.. random
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nuclearmonkeyuk said:
Sounds like you've had fast charge selected and now its stuck.. random
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i never selected fast charge. I've always stood away from it. I don't even know what it does.
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still under warranty?
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Idk I bought t from someone on craigslist. How do I find out?
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Fast charge does exactly that.. charges fast lol.. its an option in most custom ROMs now.. eg. When ur gnex is connected to a PC in file transfer mode it doesn't charge very fast. But set it to fast charge and it turns off the connection to PC and charges almost as quick as a wall charger..
As for the warranty.. Samsung should be able to tell you or the original bill of sale that the guy from Craig's list should have given you
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Just call Samsung. Keep in mind if it is an international one you have no warranty.
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Theres an option somewhere saying stay awake when charging

I believe you have a fault charging port, and best solution would be to send a warrant claim .
You could try to clean the charging port with a q-tip, and check if any of the pins are out of place.
Swype'ed on my CM10 Galaxy Nexus

Thanks guys! So if I call they'll know I'm not original owner right? And yes its unlocked gem international version
This phone has so many problems I literally can't take it anymore >=[
Makes me hate Samsung!
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[Q] Galaxy Nexus not charging

My phone isn't charging at all.
In an attempt to charge, I turned it off and plugged in the charger. The charging animation did come up bit it would keep on coming up (like it's in a loop) and my phone still won't actually charge.
PC wasn't recognizing the phone either. Was saying that the USB device is not recognized.
I tried pushing up the metal inside the USB slot too. Not working. Maybe I haven't done that correctly.
What exactly could be the issue? The fact that the screen shows the charging animation when phone is off makes me feel that the USB slot may not really be faulty. But even though the animation comes, it vanishes before it should be complete (ie it vanishes before the battery icon is filled with white) and starts the animation from the beginning.

For ****s, flash the stock image, but it really sounds like faulty.... Something, try other USB bricks and cables.
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Tried different cables. It's the same.
I can't flash the factory image either but my battery is completely dead now and I need to charge it to boot the phone up. And to be honest, I don't think flashing stock will really help.

had this issue as well, ended up just getting a replacement. Figured it was hardware issue. couldn't ever get it fixed

Wow!! Suddenly everything is working. Just kept the phone idle in the drawer with the battery taken out for around 30 minutes. Connected the charger and it's working fine.

Even though is temporarily fixed. Its a USB port problem. Mine has the same. I just use an external charger.
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The actual problem is the mid board. I had that same problem. what you need to do is get the mid board replace inside of the phone.
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Had the same issue some days back... Some days it charged and some days it won't charge at all.. While it's off it says its charging but it actually isn't .. Did some reading n found out that the USB flex port was gone.. Replaced it and everything fine now...
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How much does a USB flex port cost? I'll need it in case the problem occurs again.
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Same with me not charging but it gets charged and shows charging when its off
Also my PC not showing my phone
I am in India new Delhi pls help any replacement or repair pls
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bazul007 said:
Same with me not charging but it gets charged and shows charging when its off
Also my PC not showing my phone
I am in India new Delhi pls help any replacement or repair pls
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Yep, I am facing the same and this issue seems to be going around even for Nexus 4. The problem lies around 4.3 update.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44572078#post44572078
Try these steps but none of them help. The only way to charge your phone at the moment is to switch it off, wait a few seconds, connect charger and see that charging animation starts. Now you can switch on the phone and the phone almost everytime continues charging.
I have no idea what causes this and I hope someone can pin the fault somewhere...but no cigar so far.
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Also related.

I don't think it's a software issues. But if it is, then I'm not much tensed anymore.
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AbhishekS said:
I don't think it's a software issues. But if it is, then I'm not much tensed anymore.
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I think the contrary. It is software issue. Nexus 4 users are worst effected by it. And no one seems to have a clue. Its just known that it is restricted to 4.3 only.

Can you link the Nexus 4 thread please?
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AbhishekS said:
Can you link the Nexus 4 thread please?
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Sure, Here you go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2378346
There are half a dozen more and most of the people have given up.
I downgraded to 4.2.2 and still, the phone doesn't charge. Its a pain in the arse.

I guess I should just go back to 4.3 and wait for a fix since downgrading didn't fix the issue, this is a bummer to say the least
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This may be a dumb question but would this have anything to do with not having the 4.3 boot loader??? I didn't install it, my understanding was it wasn't necessary on the Verizon gnex
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OK update I flashed back to 4.3 and went into storage and unchecked "connect as media device” and so far it is charging OK from all sources, only problem I still have is the the charging indicator still flashes on and of when unplugged
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Just try to install battery widget reborn
I dnt knw if its gonna work but after installing this my phn showed charging all the time
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OK here is an update, I have cleaned out my port with a small screwdriver from an eyeglass repair kit, used some compressed air and a little bit of electrical contact cleaner and gently raised up the charging port a bit ( to where it was originally, mine was bent down a bit ) and bam! So far its working again like a charm
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