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GNex not recognized in Windows 7

I need help getting my Windows 7 x64 to recognize my GNex.
Whenever I plug it in I dont hear the default USB plug-in sound (Windows), but my phone is charging.
I cannot mount my storage either in recovery or inside Android.
My device manager is not showing errors and my GNex at all.
Tried installing the Google USB Driver from SDK, no luck
Tried PDANet which did not install because of missing drivers.

Use a program called usbdeview and uninstall the drivers you have installed for the Gnex. Then use the galaxy nexus toolkit to install the correct ones.

You dont by chance have the "fast charge" mod enabled through your kerenel do you? Because if so you will need to disable the feature first before plugging up to you Windows machine.

This is starting to become an "epidemic".. :O

I can almost guarantee that it's usb fast charge, devs should really put a warning on that
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Hemulen said:
I need help getting my Windows 7 x64 to recognize my GNex.
Whenever I plug it in I dont hear the default USB plug-in sound (Windows), but my phone is charging.
I cannot mount my storage either in recovery or inside Android.
My device manager is not showing errors and my GNex at all.
Tried installing the Google USB Driver from SDK, no luck
Tried PDANet which did not install because of missing drivers.
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I too have a Win7 x64 laptop and had a similar issue, but the Device Manager did report an error with the Android 1.0 and/or Samsung driver. I had to manually update driver for it to work thru Device Manager.

Woops. Well there are some ways to check what is disturbing the connection. Let's start at the beginning:
Check if your phone is configured to interact with your computer. After conneting your phone you should get a selection list in your phones notification bar. Make sure to select usb storrage from that list.
On your windows computer go to [start] and type "device manager". After the application (that shows all hardware devices connected to the system) loaded connect your phone and check if something changes. If everything works all right you should get your nexus. If a question mark apears double click it to check the problem.
Try yo connect your device to another computer or with another cable. If the problem is not solved by above steps contact your seller.
If this is not possible install Airdroid and connect your phone to your computers browser or ES file Explorer to browse your pc over the network
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amonfog said:
Check if your phone is configured to interact with your computer. After conneting your phone you should get a selection list in your phones notification bar. Make sure to select usb storrage from that list.
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You've missed episodes..

Yeah I just saw... just copy-pasted an other reply I made somewhere, since these problems occur a lot around here..
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Ok, I'm having this issue, but Windows doesn't even recognize anything is plugged in! I tried it on a TON of computers at work with several different USB cables. Nothing! All I get is charging, but no options in the top menu or anything. Is this a toasted Nexus? I just got it, now I can't even transfer files to its storage. I've been transferring files through dropbox...which is annoying...if it is USB Fastcharge, how do I disable it?

Their IS a fix for this, but we need the code to get into the PhoneUtil menu and turn USB back on.
It's an issue with Samsung phones apparently, and here's a fix someone found a while ago.
http://blog.vacs.fr/index.php?post/...ot-detected-problem-on-Android-Samsung-phones
We just need the PhoneUtil code for the Galaxy Nexus and we should be all set.

Check your drivers
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What annoys me is that when I got the phone it was already rooted and I didn't have a chance to try it stock or back up the original. It was rooted with an older version, so I flashed 4.0.4 on it. Check out the reviews on newegg I'm not alone in reporting a messed with Galaxy Nexus.
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My issue is definitely hardware. I sent my GNex back and they sent me back a new one which I received yesterday. I checked and this one wasn't previously rooted or Unlocked. It worked for a day (worked as in windows saw it and I could xfer music/books/comics to it) after I get home from work Windows stopped recognizing it. I did NOTHING to the phone, it just stopped being seen by windows. I only used the cable that came with it and charged it the night before using the supplied adapter, but the USB still stopped working. Last resort I did a system restore to the phone and the USB still doesn't show up in anything ,Tried 5 of my Windows PC's A bunch of PC's at work, my friends Mac, my Ubuntu powered Netbook, my Xbox360 and PS3, even the Transformer Prime using the keyboard dock. This is telling me it's a hardware issue with the Device. Might be somthing wrong with the latest batch of GNex's but the USB seems to give out. Even if I put the phone in ODIN mode NOTHING recognizes it. So, before you all waste your time finding a fix, this is 100% absolutly a hardware issue with these phones, I don't know why, but I had Two bad ones in a row, and am Hoping my 3rd isn't borked too.
I have a bad history with Android phones....My first Nexus One wouldn't stay on, so I got a replacement from HTC. My first two G2x's would constantly reboot, It wasn't until the 3rd one that I got a working one. Now I'm hoping I don't have to go through 4 bad Galaxy Nexus' before getting one that actually works!
I have the opposite luck with tablets....the Novo7, Iconia A100 and Transformer Prime have been perfect outa box. This ordeal with android phones makes me seriously consider exchanging the GNex for an iPhone4s....but the iPhone4s screen is SOOOOO tiny!!!

[Q] My Galaxy Nexus is not charging or recognized in USB under any Windows edition

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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http://bit.ly/HD2HvO
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http://bit.ly/HD2HvO
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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.

droidace said:
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!

Computer not recognizing Note 2

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!

GetPatriotized said:
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.

GetPatriotized said:
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.

[Q] Anyone having issues mounting their tablet MTP

Is anyone having issues mounting their tablet via USB. If I check off Camera (PTP) I get access to my photos in my Windows Explorer, but when I check off Media (MTP) windows acts like it doesn't exist. ADB can't see the tablet either, but once I check off Camera (PTP) ADB can see the tablet... I'm using a windows 8 computer, has anyone heard of this happening, or is it happening to any other computers?

I have no issue using MTP. Did you install the driver from google?

reubendevries said:
Is anyone having issues mounting their tablet via USB. If I check off Camera (PTP) I get access to my photos in my Windows Explorer, but when I check off Media (MTP) windows acts like it doesn't exist. ADB can't see the tablet either, but once I check off Camera (PTP) ADB can see the tablet... I'm using a windows 8 computer, has anyone heard of this happening, or is it happening to any other computers?
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You have some old driver that is blocking access.
Use device manager to remove the device and driver then reboot and try again using the Google drivers.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2391236

reubendevries said:
Is anyone having issues mounting their tablet via USB. If I check off Camera (PTP) I get access to my photos in my Windows Explorer, but when I check off Media (MTP) windows acts like it doesn't exist. ADB can't see the tablet either, but once I check off Camera (PTP) ADB can see the tablet... I'm using a windows 8 computer, has anyone heard of this happening, or is it happening to any other computers?
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Yes. It is fairly typical. I had same issue on Windows 7 x64 and lived with it for a while.
Finally, I decided to fix it by uninstalling the drivers and reinstalling. It took about an hour after trying all sorts of tricks. There are tricks in quite a few threads here on xda. I'm not sure any one thread fixes every problem. So I found the solution was trial and error.
After messing with driver for a couple hours, serious waste of time, I got MTP working once. As a confirmation check I uninstalled the drivers once more and let the drivers reinstall on plugging in the device. It broke again, back to PTP. LOL
Not giving up, I tried again the next day and finally got MTP working again. This time I uninstalled drivers again, and the correct drivers reinstalled on device plug in. Since then everything has been great. I get both MTP and PTP working great.
I would try sfhub thread ideas and search around for a couple other ideas too. It will eventually work, but you have to isolate what exactly is the problem on your Windows 8 PC. Sometimes you are missing just one thing, sometimes Windows automatically messes with you.
Good luck.

I have no issues with Win7x64. Worked first time and every time since. Sorry...

PJ Clifford said:
I have no issues with Win7x64. Worked first time and every time since. Sorry...
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Okay. I will try on my Windows 8 system later today. Interesting. Thanks.

Try disabling usb debugging, that worked for me on a windows xp machine having some problems as you
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popular mbnegul
i also noticed tonight that if u have usb debug on, u cannot connect as mtp
the moment u swith it off, it starts as mtp

Make sure you are using the usb cable marked Asus on one end that came with the Nexus 7. I had the same problem because I was using another usb cable. They are not all the same.

Anderson2 said:
Make sure you are using the usb cable marked Asus on one end that came with the Nexus 7. I had the same problem because I was using another usb cable. They are not all the same.
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None of the other solutions worked, i'm going to try this on Monday, I'll bring in my ASUS cable to work... super annoying though...

One of my nexus 7s doesnt show up on pc?

So, i have a nexus 7 FHD, its rooted with slim rom and it works great. My sister just got a nexus 7, and i rooted it for her with a toolkit, and updated to the latest OTA. The problem is, her tablet is now showing up as a MTP device on my pc, while my nexus 7 is. I know its not the wire because ive tried both my wire and hers with my nexus, and they both have my tablet show up. Furthermore, i see it as a device under the device manager, and my pc makes a sound when it plugs in, but i still cant do anything.
Does anybody know what to do?

Fix the driver that pops up when her tablet is plugged in, don't let windows search for the drive install it manually. A quick search will point you to the correct one. Also best not to use toolkits, if you did this manually my guess is you would have installed all the proper drivers but that's besides the point
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abhayy said:
So, i have a nexus 7 FHD, its rooted with slim rom and it works great. My sister just got a nexus 7, and i rooted it for her with a toolkit, and updated to the latest OTA. The problem is, her tablet is now showing up as a MTP device on my pc, while my nexus 7 is. I know its not the wire because ive tried both my wire and hers with my nexus, and they both have my tablet show up. Furthermore, i see it as a device under the device manager, and my pc makes a sound when it plugs in, but i still cant do anything.
Does anybody know what to do?
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have you activated "Media device (MTP)"?
you can find it under (Settings → Storage → USB computer connection)