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Cannot transfer files via usb...major pain in the butt!!

I have tried all options, to get my files to transfer using my usb cable, to my computer. I can't download a file to the device, nor can I copy/paste files to and from it, either. I have tried multiple cables, and even when it shows the phone is connected, I still cannot do a thing other than copy small files to it. This is a MAJOR problem, as I do not want to use AirDroid...it doesn't see every file I want to transfer...and something so simple as ancient usb file transfers are not working with this phone. My SGS2 worked just fine...but any help that you can give me would be appreciated. And yes, I have googled the hell out of the inquiry...just none that seem to fix my issues. :good:

what happens when "it doesnt work".
what operating system is your computer? windows I'll guess? Does it show in my computer? can you browse the files on the phone? Or do you get a message from the OS? whats the message it gives you??...
many important facts missing from your request for help....

TRusselo said:
what happens when "it doesnt work".
what operating system is your computer? windows I'll guess? Does it show in my computer? can you browse the files on the phone? Or do you get a message from the OS? whats the message it gives you??...
many important facts missing from your request for help....
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Windows 7 64-bit...It DOES show in MY COMPUTER...yes, I CAN browse the files, yet I cannot move them, nor can I download or copy to the folders. There are also times where I get the Hardware Id Missing error, even after installing Kies or uninstalling it. Sometimes it shows up as USB Mass Storage Device in device manager, other times it shows up as Samsung I-747.

Out of curiosity, have you tried a different cable? I had a similar problem on my phone. I'd try to upload a file to the phone, even a small one, and it would go very slowly and eventually time out. I tried another usb cable and it worked fine.

BonesHopkins said:
Out of curiosity, have you tried a different cable? I had a similar problem on my phone. I'd try to upload a file to the phone, even a small one, and it would go very slowly and eventually time out. I tried another usb cable and it worked fine.
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Yep. Tried 3 cables total! Same result! This is definitely annoying! Thank you, though!

I think you have a legitimate phone issue sir; sounds like you're due for a replacement. The folks on Verizon are having to replace there's left and right. I think samsung let their quality control slip on this one.
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jeffdaman said:
I think you have a legitimate phone issue sir; sounds like you're due for a replacement. The folks on Verizon are having to replace there's left and right. I think samsung let their quality control slip on this one.
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Wow, really!? I was wondering what was up!!! NOTHING worked correctly, mounting wise, ever since I got it! Thank you!

Hmmm did you back up imei? If you did by going to qualcomm settings by dialing a number in your dialer you have to reenable the default for the computer to recognize your phone. That's what worked for me
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Aquethys said:
Hmmm did you back up imei? If you did by going to qualcomm settings by dialing a number in your dialer you have to reenable the default for the computer to recognize your phone. That's what worked for me
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Why would I ever back up my IMEI? What is the point of that? I don't recall ever using any program to do that or that did that! What number did you type? Thank you!

Because earlier lots of people lost their imei from flashing stuff. So imei backup tools were made. If you never have done that youre fine. Might be something else like reinstalling drivers
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Aquethys said:
Because earlier lots of people lost their imei from flashing stuff. So imei backup tools were made. If you never have done that youre fine. Might be something else like reinstalling drivers
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I've flashed every possible driver that I can think of....just no dice! Frustrating!

jreed3786 said:
I have tried all options, to get my files to transfer using my usb cable, to my computer. I can't download a file to the device, nor can I copy/paste files to and from it, either. I have tried multiple cables, and even when it shows the phone is connected, I still cannot do a thing other than copy small files to it. This is a MAJOR problem, as I do not want to use AirDroid...it doesn't see every file I want to transfer...and something so simple as ancient usb file transfers are not working with this phone. My SGS2 worked just fine...but any help that you can give me would be appreciated. And yes, I have googled the hell out of the inquiry...just none that seem to fix my issues. :good:
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Your not using any Custom ROMS or custom kernels? I had that issue with my S3 and I was using a kernel on stock touchwiz and couldn't mount. I had to use a micro sd adapter for the computer to change softwares on my micro sd card then flash it on my phone.
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[Q] disable usb

searched high and low... (feel like an idiot)
How can you disable usb from connecting automaticaly. I ask because i plug it into my work compter to charge while at work. and I dont want my files to connect to the computer..
Have not yet rooted first day with phone running sprint stock jellybean

Doing so requires root and a custom kernel.
You need a kernel that supports USB fast charging.
Beamed from my Grouper

May I ask why this is important? If you are that worried about it just don't let your PC install any drivers. It will still charge.

@op, you don't need a custom kernel, nor fast charge for that matter, to only charge through usb.
while it is true that fast charge tweak charges the battery faster, i would advise not to if you value your usb port. it's the only one we've got. note that are many users who use it and have yet to suffer issues. i'm talking about being cautious.
like patruns said, don't install any drivers or make windows/mac (can't talk about those since i don't use them at home, and at work user policies are in place, so no power user access, let alone root, and i don't care) ignore the device. it will still charge i believe. mine even charges if i turn off the computer but leave the phone connected.

the phone charges fine. I don't want my phone to mount as a media drive when i connect it. I just want to charge. is this possible? My EVO would give me the option to connect when i plugged it in. I would just rather not mount my files to my work computer. if this is not possible no biggie. also while on the subject of usb I cannot get my phone to mount to ubuntu 12 I tried gtmp and no luck. does anyone have any resources they could point me to?
and I did not install any drivers i just connected first time I plugged it in.

Gnex uses MTP, if you don't want it to connect, you will have to uninstall Windows Media Player(I think so, i seen someone say MTP drivers are installed along with Windows Media Player, i could be wrong though)

get a charge only usb cable. There are plenty of those at B&M electronics stores. Find one that says "cannot be used for data" as it wont connect the 2 middle pins and will only charge your phone.

What the hell, everyone...
Settings>Storage "Options">Uncheck MTP.
Bam.

Jubakuba said:
What the hell, everyone...
Settings>Storage "Options">Uncheck MTP.
Bam.
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Lawls
/facepalm

Jubakuba said:
What the hell, everyone...
Settings>Storage "Options">Uncheck MTP.
Bam.
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This.

Jubakuba said:
What the hell, everyone...
Settings>Storage "Options">Uncheck MTP.
Bam.
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Am I missing something? It can't be unchecked :3
Beamed from my Grouper

Mach3.2 said:
Am I missing something? It can't be unchecked :3
Beamed from my Grouper
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You're not. Appears I assumed too much.

Darunion said:
get a charge only usb cable. There are plenty of those at B&M electronics stores. Find one that says "cannot be used for data" as it wont connect the 2 middle pins and will only charge your phone.
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+1 This is the solution.

Mach3.2 said:
Am I missing something? It can't be unchecked :3
Beamed from my Grouper
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Herp derp.
Sorry guys. Lol.
Could have sworn you could do that...maybe you could have on ICS?
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On an AOKP build or two it was unchecked by default (causing mass user confusion) but maybe once you checked it it couldn't be unchecked. Not sure.

Jubakuba said:
Herp derp.
Sorry guys. Lol.
Could have sworn you could do that...maybe you could have on ICS?
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Just remembered...
On an AOKP build or two it was unchecked by default (causing mass user confusion) but maybe once you checked it it couldn't be unchecked. Not sure.
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Probably is lol
Beamed from my Grouper

Jubakuba said:
Herp derp.
Sorry guys. Lol.
Could have sworn you could do that...maybe you could have on ICS?
Edit:
Just remembered...
On an AOKP build or two it was unchecked by default (causing mass user confusion) but maybe once you checked it it couldn't be unchecked. Not sure.
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Proves you're human. I was beginning to think you were some kind of ginger android or something.

[Q] Infamous Google Edition usb question

It took me a while, but I realized that my phone isn't detected properly when I plug into my computer on this rom. Because of this, I also cannot reverse tether, which is quite a deal breaker because I only have H+ or lower in my apartment and there is no wifi here. I read this particular comment in the thread:
"Search for USB Mass Storage Enabler in the Play Store. This will at least allow your external SD card to show up with out any changes. I believe they are working on fixing MTP."
I'd like to try this, but I restored back to Jedi rom and don't have time to reflash right now. Can someone please test it and tell me if you can reverse tether using that app on the Google Edition rom? Thanks

Kirisakima said:
It took me a while, but I realized that my phone isn't detected properly when I plug into my computer on this rom. Because of this, I also cannot reverse tether, which is quite a deal breaker because I only have H+ or lower in my apartment and there is no wifi here. I read this particular comment in the thread:
"Search for USB Mass Storage Enabler in the Play Store. This will at least allow your external SD card to show up with out any changes. I believe they are working on fixing MTP."
I'd like to try this, but I restored back to Jedi rom and don't have time to reflash right now. Can someone please test it and tell me if you can reverse tether using that app on the Google Edition rom? Thanks
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If you read the description of that app that has been mentioned to you, you wouldn't question. You can't see your external or internal drive is because of the Fast Charge option built in the Kernel. James is working on a way around. That app was mentioned for the people who wanted to transfer items back and forth between their phone and computer not for tethering.

Flash KT kernel, i believe that fixes it...if not send me a message will send you the other kernel just dont have link to it right now.

Tunasty said:
If you read the description of that app that has been mentioned to you, you wouldn't question. You can't see your external or internal drive is because of the Fast Charge option built in the Kernel. James is working on a way around. That app was mentioned for the people who wanted to transfer items back and forth between their phone and computer not for tethering.
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Yeah I did read the description and now that I look back at my question I'm not sure what I was thinking. Guess that's what you get right after waking up lol. I didn't know he had fast charge built into the Kernel though. Thanks for the reply.
mgbotoe said:
Flash KT kernel, i believe that fixes it...if not send me a message will send you the other kernel just dont have link to it right now.
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I will try that right now.

Phew it works smooth as silk. Thanks

MTP bug?

Trying to pull everything off my internal SD from my t999 to place into my t999L, and if I attempt to copy more than one folder, I see a never ending "calculating time required to copy". Ive tried 2 different computers running win7 32bit. One was just recently reformatted too.... Drivers are installed because I just flashed twrp to my t999L
Running vanilla root box latest nightly
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Naturesretard said:
Trying to pull everything off my internal SD from my t999 to place into my t999L, and if I attempt to copy more than one folder, I see a never ending "calculating time required to copy". Ive tried 2 different computers running win7 32bit. One was just recently reformatted too.... Drivers are installed because I just flashed twrp to my t999L
Running vanilla root box latest nightly
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It's fussy, that's for sure. The particular driver you are using could make a difference. I don't use MTP much because it's more trouble than it's worth, but the drivers in my signature were working alright, the first link.
I just use FTP now (FTPDroidPro+FileZilla). Never any problems. The only time I would want MTP is for copying several GB of data. But since I back up often (and upload pictures to Dropbox), this situation rarely happens.

Aerowinder said:
It's fussy, that's for sure. The particular driver you are using could make a difference. I don't use MTP much because it's more trouble than it's worth, but the drivers in my signature were working alright, the first link.
I just use FTP now (FTPDroidPro+FileZilla). Never any problems. The only time I would want MTP is for copying several GB of data.
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That's just it though, I'm attempting to pull about 10gb worth of data. I'll try your drivers, the 1.5 one. I will report back. those apps though, are they both for android or are they windows applications?

Naturesretard said:
That's just it though, I'm attempting to pull about 10gb worth of data. I'll try your drivers, the 1.5 one. I will report back. those apps though, are they both for android or are they windows applications?
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FTPDroidPro is the FTP server that sits on the phone. Do not remember if there is a free version, but probably, since, well.... Pro. FileZilla is the client and I think it's open source. Either way, it's free.
My router is terrible, and I can still transfer 4MB/s. With a nice router, I'm sure it's faster than USB 2.0. FTPDroidPro also has support for root access. That is incredibly useful.

Aerowinder said:
FTPDroidPro is the FTP server that sits on the phone. Do not remember if there is a free version, but probably, since, well.... Pro. FileZilla is the client and I think it's open source. Either way, it's free.
My router is terrible, and I can still transfer 4MB/s. With a nice router, I'm sure it's faster than USB 2.0. FTPDroidPro also has support for root access. That is incredibly useful.
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The only thing I can think of is that this is either a 4.2.2 issue or related to Vanilla Rootbox exclusively. Just tried your driver and still the same issue. Guess I have no other choice is to try your app combo and see what happens. This is most frustrating, as my music and pictures are stuck on my old sgs3 and would rather not live without them

In case there isn't a free version of Aerowinders, this is what I use, and it does have a free counterpart if you just want to try it our way.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=be.ppareit.swiftp&hl=en
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Naturesretard said:
The only thing I can think of is that this is either a 4.2.2 issue or related to Vanilla Rootbox exclusively. Just tried your driver and still the same issue. Guess I have no other choice is to try your app combo and see what happens. This is most frustrating, as my music and pictures are stuck on my old sgs3 and would rather not live without them
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If you need any help setting up, let me know.
There's probably nothing wrong with your phone or the computer. I've had tons of issues, too. One more thing you could try would be to make sure those drivers are fully uninstalled (through device manager also), and install the old 1.4.6.0 ones. These old ones probably won't work with your LTE version, though. Just another thought. I personally think FTPing is the better solution. It's faster than digging out the cable, for me.

Aerowinder said:
If you need any help setting up, let me know.
There's probably nothing wrong with your phone or the computer. I've had tons of issues, too. One more thing you could try would be to make sure those drivers are fully uninstalled (through device manager also), and install the old 1.4.6.0 ones. These old ones probably won't work with your LTE version, though. Just another thought. I personally think FTPing is the better solution. It's faster than digging out the cable, for me.
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Never had an issue with MTP until today. Honestly I kinda grew to like it more than the old UMS method, as the phone was still usable. Just installed ftpdroid and filezilla now, trying to see if I can get this working, let alone access the internal storage.

Alright, so far, I will give this a 4 out of 5 stars. only 4 because I'm not quite familliar with the interface and it is pretty intimidating. I do however LOVE that I can simply resume the transfer process should my phone reboots, which it did, so I don't have to start all over. Pretty sexy.
If you have some kind of guide or easy way of explaining this, I'd love to see/hear it. appears it's about 2.5mb/s, which is the average speed of my data plan for my ISP, so Idk if it goes off the router or my upload/download speed limit.
@DocHoliday77, I will look into your method, but if you could explain it a bit to me that would be great. I know little to nothing about FTP.

Super simple. Make sure you're on wifi.
Open the app and start the server.
Open Explorer on your computer and in the address/path bar enter exactly what it says in the app.
Ftp://192.168.x.x:2121
Enter pw.
That's it.
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You could also transfer the files to a MicroSD Card or USB Thumbdrive (via OTG) and then do the same on the new phone.

DJ_SpaRky said:
You could also transfer the files to a MicroSD Card or USB Thumbdrive (via OTG) and then do the same on the new phone.
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I saw that in the new twrp. What's otg? And I could use this to pull things off the internal memory? Cuz I have an sdcard reader
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OTG = On The Go
I believe its a usb cable you can use to connect storage devices to your phone.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong on that please.
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DocHoliday77 said:
OTG = On The Go
I believe its a usb cable you can use to connect storage devices to your phone.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong on that please.
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Yes, it's female USB - male micro USB connector. For connecting any USB device to a micro USB device (ie. the phone).

Naturesretard said:
I saw that in the new twrp. What's otg? And I could use this to pull things off the internal memory? Cuz I have an sdcard reader
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DocHoliday77 said:
OTG = On The Go
I believe its a usb cable you can use to connect storage devices to your phone.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong on that please.
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OTG is USB On-The-Go, aka USB Host mode. You can plug in USB devices into your phone and use them directly. I was suggesting to plug a a thumbdrive into your OTG cable into your phone and copy the files to it using ES File Explorer or similar.

Ah ok I think I understand. Well I tried the ftp method yesterday and pretty sure I pulled everything I needed off of it. Slowly migrating to the new device. Don't need orphan data and such.
Using mtp on the new device seems to work well, though haven't tried to pull anything off it, just push. Will test later tonight. Perhaps getting this refurb'd device was smart in the long run besides just LTE? Funny how things work...
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[NEED HELP?] RandomROM Issues Thread Troll out your Problems Here! :p

RandomROM Official Issues Thread
This thread was designed for solving problems with the RandomROM Badass Edition
(Sense 3.5) and UltraBadass Edition (Sense 4.1 FULL). This is so my team and I can
address problems quicker and get notified when not on XDA. Thanks to @hollywoodsmokeshow
for his brilliant idea
What to acknowledge before posting (Important!)
Not to convince people not to use my ROM
Not to make up thick ideas on purpose
Not attempt to expose me for some thick idea
Not for fun and thanks
This is a SERIOUS thread
I will keep out as much support as I can, however I'm only available after 7PM (GMT)
Do not be impatient
No Bad Language
Follow ALL XDA rules
Don't be influential

reserved

reserved again

Something about this thread just doesn't sit right with me, I don't know whether its because you've asked this to be a serious thread yet you've titled it "troll out your problems here" or because of brilliant rules such as "don't be influential", nonetheless good luck, I guess this will be helpful for some.
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Trying to use the otg for trail camera pics off an sd card. Used "otg helper" and "stick mount" both with same result. Does not see a device to mount. No power to card reader (led indicator on reader). Piggy backed a second standard USB cable to use power from laptop to verif operation. If it worked I was going to get a portable power supply for use in the field.
Anyone been able to use the otg?
Any thought on on why my setup doesn't work?
Suggestions on things to try?

hollywoodsmokeshow said:
Trying to use the otg for trail camera pics off an sd card. Used "otg helper" and "stick mount" both with same result. Does not see a device to mount. No power to card reader (led indicator on reader). Piggy backed a second standard USB cable to use power from laptop to verif operation. If it worked I was going to get a portable power supply for use in the field.
Anyone been able to use the otg?
Any thought on on why my setup doesn't work?
Suggestions on things to try?
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I remember having to enable USB OTG with an app like kernel tuner before running USB OTG helper, maybe that's the case for this ROM
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Updated to 1.5.9. Still same issue. The new sd multi mount app on this version dosent even fire up. Error message unfortunately, sd multi mount has stopped. Will tr what Justice suggestted kernal tuner.

Tried a kernal tuner app. Didn't see an option to turn otg on. There is a lot of different things to adj. not gonna fiddle with anything until I know what things do. Do you recommend a specific app? What to look for in the app if its not plainly stated in the app?

Justice™ said:
Something about this thread just doesn't sit right with me, I don't know whether its because you've asked this to be a serious thread yet you've titled it "troll out your problems here" or because of brilliant rules such as "don't be influential", nonetheless good luck, I guess this will be helpful for some.
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By influential i mean dont troll out false sh|t about the rom to pees off people from using it

hollywoodsmokeshow said:
Tried a kernal tuner app. Didn't see an option to turn otg on. There is a lot of different things to adj. not gonna fiddle with anything until I know what things do. Do you recommend a specific app? What to look for in the app if its not plainly stated in the app?
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Try flashing pacha's kernel or another sense ics kernel then try otg helper

Dr. Globbyglob said:
Try flashing pacha's kernel or another sense ics kernel then try otg helper
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Pachas ics kernal link is inop.

hollywoodsmokeshow said:
Pachas ics kernal link is inop.
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Tried here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2129153
all links are working.

nlooooo said:
Tried here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2129153
all links are working.
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That link worked. Should I just run it thew cwm or manually boot in to recovery and clear cach, dalvic, etc like flashing a new rom?

hollywoodsmokeshow said:
That link worked. Should I just run it thew cwm or manually boot in to recovery and clear cach, dalvic, etc like flashing a new rom?
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Just flash it from recovery with no wipe.

Flashed it, turned otg on in kernal tuner, used otg helper with spliced y cable getting power from an i book. Reader light up hooked to lap top and turns off within a few second of connecting phone. No device detected message.
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Just went back threw double checking my self. Found after applying otg on, immediately going back in to those options it was set to off. Tried multiple times with same result.
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Can't charge battery. Assuming a problem with compatability. Need to get back to original kernel.

hollywoodsmokeshow said:
Flashed it, turned otg on in kernal tuner, used otg helper with spliced y cable getting power from an i book. Reader light up hooked to lap top and turns off within a few second of connecting phone. No device detected message.
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Just went back threw double checking my self. Found after applying otg on, immediately going back in to those options it was set to off. Tried multiple times with same result.
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Can't charge battery. Assuming a problem with compatability. Need to get back to original kernel.
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Try just otg as in no y cable n try otg helper. No pc cos hdd failed and no dhd I am the unluckiest person ever. I'm getting a hdd replacement but my dhd isn't back!!!
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Nope that didn't work either. Tried just otg helper, just stick mount, kernal tuner with both kernel versions, with and without y cable. No device found in all scenarios. Now back to original Random Rom kernel. In kernel tuner with both kernel versions the turn on otg would not stay selected on. With patchas there was a fast charge option I selected to verify that a selection would stay as requested, which it did.
Does it hurt the phone to be flashing multiple packages?

Just changed plans and now i can text. Was just emailing before. I can recieve texts but camt send any.essage status "pending". So far after
2 hrs with at they dont know whats going on. Just thought i would ask if there was somthing i turned on (text blocking) that i dont rember and cant find within the rom.
Thanks

Got this from att yesterday.
AT&T Free Msg. Investigation completed No network issues found.Please have your sim and device tested at the AT&T store you guys have any ideas?