[Resolved] Unable to connect OP3 to computer - OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers

Hello,
For the past few days, all of a sudden, I am unable to connect my One Plus 3 to any computer. Phone is running OOS 4.0.2, stock recovery, no root.
Tested in two systems running Windows 10, Kubuntu and Windows 7 in which I was able to connect and transfer files to and fro earlier.
The phone is getting charged when connected to computer.
USB debugging is enabled, drivers have been installed and reinstalled. When connected to computer, there is no notification in the notification shade or the status bar that the phone has been connected. so cannot pull down notification shade to change the connection type.
The system also does not recognise the phone and there is no information displayed about phone in the Windows Explorer side menu.
adb devices in normal mode and fastboot devices in bootloader mode do not throw any results at all.
Under Select USB configuration, toggling or cycling through the options (Charging, MTP, PTP etc) has no effect and it stays on Charging all the time.
I have checked with original data cable that came with my phone, with a micro usb cable attached with usb c adapter and also with another original cable borrowed from a colleague.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

Buddy,
restart your phone, enable developer options, disable OEM unlocking and enable usb debugging. Connect your phone and choose 'transfer files' mode on the phone.
Go to My computer<My devices<MTP devices will show up<double click<update driver<choose install from system<install the MTP usb option and install driver.
It worked for me. Let me know if it works

Dipinn Verma said:
Buddy,
restart your phone,
It worked for me. Let me know if it works
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Hello,
Thanks for your help.
I took this to the service center, where they diagnosed this as a mother board problem !!! Apparently due to rooting !!!!!!! Which would void the warranty !!!!!!!!!!!!!
After raising a stink, since the device was under warranty they accepted and replaced the mother board without any extra charge.
Funny enough that a representative of Oneplus himself concurred rooting will lead to mother board getting damaged and also about the warranty being voided if software was changed / altered!
anyways, phone is now getting connected . so problem solved.

Dipinn Verma said:
Buddy,
restart your phone, enable developer options, disable OEM unlocking and enable usb debugging. Connect your phone and choose 'transfer files' mode on the phone.
Go to My computer<My devices<MTP devices will show up<double click<update driver<choose install from system<install the MTP usb option and install driver.
It worked for me. Let me know if it works
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Hello my friend,
I have the same problem when I try to connect the OP3 to my computer, so how I enable developer options? I have the last version o system operative.
Thanks

albertfs78 said:
Hello my friend,
I have the same problem when I try to connect the OP3 to my computer, so how I enable developer options? I have the last version o system operative.
Thanks
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Settings<about phone<tap build number 8 times
you will developer options enabled in the settings menu

pvramk said:
Hello,
For the past few days, all of a sudden, I am unable to connect my One Plus 3 to any computer. Phone is running OOS 4.0.2, stock recovery, no root.
Tested in two systems running Windows 10, Kubuntu and Windows 7 in which I was able to connect and transfer files to and fro earlier.
The phone is getting charged when connected to computer.
USB debugging is enabled, drivers have been installed and reinstalled. When connected to computer, there is no notification in the notification shade or the status bar that the phone has been connected. so cannot pull down notification shade to change the connection type.
The system also does not recognise the phone and there is no information displayed about phone in the Windows Explorer side menu.
adb devices in normal mode and fastboot devices in bootloader mode do not throw any results at all.
Under Select USB configuration, toggling or cycling through the options (Charging, MTP, PTP etc) has no effect and it stays on Charging all the time.
I have checked with original data cable that came with my phone, with a micro usb cable attached with usb c adapter and also with another original cable borrowed from a colleague.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
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Go to about Phone.... And Press build Number 6/7 Times.. back to settings and Find out Dev mode.. If not work... Than do a factory reset... if not solved.. than follow Oneplus 3 Hardbrick Rom Flash method ?

pvramk said:
Hello,
Thanks for your help.
I took this to the service center, where they diagnosed this as a mother board problem !!! Apparently due to rooting !!!!!!! Which would void the warranty !!!!!!!!!!!!!
After raising a stink, since the device was under warranty they accepted and replaced the mother board without any extra charge.
Funny enough that a representative of Oneplus himself concurred rooting will lead to mother board getting damaged and also about the warranty being voided if software was changed / altered!
anyways, phone is now getting connected . so problem solved.
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This is a lie. Rooting can't damage the motherboard since much of your system actually has root capability. It's just that your apps have been denied.
Now, if you used root to overclock the cpu and turn off the hardware thermal throttling then, yes, but that's not from rooting, it's from being stupid.
Oneplus always allows rooting
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albertfs78 said:
Hello my friend,
I have the same problem when I try to connect the OP3 to my computer, so how I enable developer options? I have the last version o system operative.
Thanks
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Everyone PLEASE STOP TELLING PEOPLE TO ENABLE ADB when you have MTP problems. They are not related in any way. You do not need developer options to use MTP. Stay out of menu items you don't understand.
The most likely cause is that your Windows is confused. Plug your phone into a friend's Linux machine to see she the issue is at.
Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Tapatalk

uudruid74 said:
This is a lie. Rooting can't damage the motherboard since much of your system actually has root capability. It's just that your apps have been denied.
Now, if you used root to overclock the cpu and turn off the hardware thermal throttling then, yes, but that's not from rooting, it's from being stupid.
Oneplus always allows rooting
Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Tapatalk
OT Post below:
Of Course, I did know about that.
But the "Senior Tech" in the One Plus Experience Store insisted that the website explicitly informs rooting and unlocking bootloader will void warranty. He even went to the extent of opening said page to point out the fact. But the very first line in the web page was that the warranty will NOT be void !!
Next he tried dodging by saying that line was meant for OnePlus One and not for any other phones !!!!!
Only on further escalating the issue to the OnePlus Rep in the store, could I make any head way.
Again, the One Plus employee still toed the same line that the ambiguous lines were meant for the OPO and not for OP3, but he caved in to change the mother board.
All this leaves a bitter taste in the mouth for sure...........
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You should be thankful that the oneplus guy does not say that windows broke youre phone..

pvramk said:
Only on further escalating the issue to the OnePlus Rep in the store, could I make any head way.
Again, the One Plus employee still toed the same line that the ambiguous lines were meant for the OPO and not for OP3, but he caved in to change the mother board.
All this leaves a bitter taste in the mouth for sure...........
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Well, you have to remember that Oneplus is in China, and my guess you aren't nearly anywhere near China. There are idiots everywhere and I would have raised a huge scene. The problem is that you can't just take your business elsewhere, so you have no leverage and it's in their best interest to try and convince you to pay. It has been asked on the forums about rooting the Oneplus 3 and the official word from a Oneplus employee, not some stupid repair tech, was that rooting did not void the warranty, but if you send in a phone that was rooted, they would first determine if you did something to it as root that would screw it up (like disabling throttling) and if your actions as root damages the phone, it would not be covered by the warranty. Rooting doesn't void the warranty if the fault is Oneplus hardware.
Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Tapatalk

null0seven said:
You should be thankful that the oneplus guy does not say that windows broke youre phone..
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Lol yeah dodged that bullet.
Well not only OnePlus, but it's just my opinion, I guess all service centre techs are of a similar mould... Get defensive right from get go, try to blame it on the user and get out of a sticky situation. There might be exceptions but the service centre guys for any electronic purchase i have made invariably have tried to blame me first for any service request !!

uudruid74 said:
Well, you have to remember that Oneplus is in China, and my guess you aren't nearly anywhere near China..........
Rooting doesn't void the warranty if the fault is Oneplus hardware.
Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Tapatalk
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Well I'm from India (Bangalore, where we have the "Experience" store)
And of course beyond a limit where they started treating me like an idiot, I did have to behave like a .... Rhymes with "tick" and starts with a "D" to get the attention of someone higher up.
I'm yet to understand why this issue cropped all of a sudden. I did root the phone and install a custom ROM but after nougat went the stock route, which was what I tried explaining initially, that the phone worked normally for a while after installing stock but suddenly got weird, to the tech guys who of course ignored it... The hardware issue came up 'after' a while after installing stock nougat.
Another gem the one plus rep uttered which I had not mentioned earlier:
He acknowledged there is a problem in the motherboard,. Now get this: even though they (OnePlus) had a way of reverting the hardware changes made by using a specific software they were not authorised to give it to level 2 service tech. Hence they decided to change the motherboard !!!!
At this point I was too tired of OP guys' B.S. to even care and went along with it as long as my issue was cleared.

pvramk said:
Well I'm from India (Bangalore, where we have the "Experience" store)
And of course beyond a limit where they started treating me like an idiot, I did have to behave like a .... Rhymes with "tick" and starts with a "D" to get the attention of someone higher up.
I'm yet to understand why this issue cropped all of a sudden. I did root the phone and install a custom ROM but after nougat went the stock route, which was what I tried explaining initially, that the phone worked normally for a while after installing stock but suddenly got weird, to the tech guys who of course ignored it... The hardware issue came up 'after' a while after installing stock nougat.
Another gem the one plus rep uttered which I had not mentioned earlier:
He acknowledged there is a problem in the motherboard,. Now get this: even though they (OnePlus) had a way of reverting the hardware changes made by using a specific software they were not authorised to give it to level 2 service tech. Hence they decided to change the motherboard !!!!
At this point I was too tired of OP guys' B.S. to even care and went along with it as long as my issue was cleared.
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You should report this to Oneplus in China. Likely, the experience store is a contracted 3rd party and oneplus needs to set them straight.
And yes, hardware issues can sometimes take awhile to creep up. This is more common in Chinese parts, but that's how you get stuff cheap!
Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Tapatalk

pvramk said:
Hello,
For the past few days, all of a sudden, I am unable to connect my One Plus 3 to any computer. Phone is running OOS 4.0.2, stock recovery, no root.
Tested in two systems running Windows 10, Kubuntu and Windows 7 in which I was able to connect and transfer files to and fro earlier.
The phone is getting charged when connected to computer.
USB debugging is enabled, drivers have been installed and reinstalled. When connected to computer, there is no notification in the notification shade or the status bar that the phone has been connected. so cannot pull down notification shade to change the connection type.
The system also does not recognise the phone and there is no information displayed about phone in the Windows Explorer side menu.
adb devices in normal mode and fastboot devices in bootloader mode do not throw any results at all.
Under Select USB configuration, toggling or cycling through the options (Charging, MTP, PTP etc) has no effect and it stays on Charging all the time.
I have checked with original data cable that came with my phone, with a micro usb cable attached with usb c adapter and also with another original cable borrowed from a colleague.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
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This is not just a problem for OnePlus 3. It's a general bug for most Windows systems that have been updated. There's a very easy fix for this.
With your phone connected as MTP, navigate to this folder and locate this file
C:\Windows\INF\wpdmtp.inf
Right click on the "wpdmtp.inf" and click install.
Windows will detect your phone...
If I helped you don't forget to say thanks

iAmWiz said:
This is not just a problem for OnePlus 3. It's a general bug for most Windows systems that have been updated. There's a very easy fix for this.
With your phone connected as MTP, navigate to this folder and locate this file
C:\Windows\INF\wpdmtp.inf
Right click on the "wpdmtp.inf" and click install.
Windows will detect your phone...
If I helped you don't forget to say thanks
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Two things: read the post quoted by you carefully. No detection at all by PC leave alone as MTP. How do you want him to connect as MTP?
Second, read a couple of posts above. The OP's issue is resolved.
What you are talking about is a different issue.

pvramk said:
Hello,
For the past few days, all of a sudden, I am unable to connect my One Plus 3 to any computer. Phone is running OOS 4.0.2, stock recovery, no root.
Tested in two systems running Windows 10, Kubuntu and Windows 7 in which I was able to connect and transfer files to and fro earlier.
The phone is getting charged when connected to computer.
USB debugging is enabled, drivers have been installed and reinstalled. When connected to computer, there is no notification in the notification shade or the status bar that the phone has been connected. so cannot pull down notification shade to change the connection type.
The system also does not recognise the phone and there is no information displayed about phone in the Windows Explorer side menu.
adb devices in normal mode and fastboot devices in bootloader mode do not throw any results at all.
Under Select USB configuration, toggling or cycling through the options (Charging, MTP, PTP etc) has no effect and it stays on Charging all the time.
I have checked with original data cable that came with my phone, with a micro usb cable attached with usb c adapter and also with another original cable borrowed from a colleague.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
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tnsmani said:
Two things: read the post quoted by you carefully. No detection at all by PC leave alone as MTP. How do you want him to connect as MTP?
Second, read a couple of posts above. The OP's issue is resolved.
What you are talking about is a different issue.
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Ohhh sh*t... I read wrong

How do I change the subject line to {CLOSED} ?
Thanks....

pvramk said:
How do I change the subject line to {CLOSED} ?
Thanks....
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Click the "Report" button and make a request. One of the MODs will take care of it.

tnsmani said:
Click the "Report" button and make a request. One of the MODs will take care of it.
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I think I might have reported your post ... My mistake. I'm sorry...

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USB Sync not working, Charge only

I am trying to upload a new ROM to my phone but i am having problems with it being recognised by my PC.
Firewall is switched off on my PC.
USB to PC settings on phone set to prompt me and default to ActiveSync.
PC not finding the Memory Card also as a drive.
Hard-Reset also performed with no joy.
Nothing is happening however other than charging. This is the same on all PC's i have tried.
Any ideas how i can get it working??
goochy said:
I am trying to upload a new ROM to my phone but i am having problems with it being recognised by my PC.
Firewall is switched off on my PC.
USB to PC settings on phone set to prompt me and default to ActiveSync.
PC not finding the Memory Card also as a drive.
Hard-Reset also performed with no joy.
Nothing is happening however other than charging. This is the same on all PC's i have tried.
Any ideas how i can get it working??
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If you find a solution, tell me!
Mine won't sync either, no matter what I try, so I've resorted to using a BT USB for syncing/file transfer. I have to flash via SD card and won't be able to use Task29 until it's set up to work via SD card either.
Debbie
DebbieNY13 said:
If you find a solution, tell me!
Mine won't sync either, no matter what I try, so I've resorted to using a BT USB for syncing/file transfer. I have to flash via SD card and won't be able to use Task29 until it's set up to work via SD card either.
Debbie
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You can enter bootloader and then plug in the usb. This way you don't need to sync with active sync Task29 runs this way.
Lennyz1988 said:
You can enter bootloader and then plug in the usb. This way you don't need to sync with active sync Task29 runs this way.
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Nope, that won't work for me. When I enter the bootloader, it says 'serial' in the white portion at the bottom instead of 'usb'. No amount of hard resets clears this up for me.
Thanks, though.
Debbie
There's good news and bad...
I had this problem, the good news is that I think it's fixed now, the bad news is it involve a trip to HTC. I flashed back to stock and still had the problem, called HTC who agreed it was probably a h/w fault, they piucked it up, repaired it and it's in a UPS van on it's way back to me as I type.
Until it comes back I can't confirm they really have repaired it, or what they've done to fix it.
HTH
Gordon
Thanks so much, Gordon. Please let me know how it worked out for you and what costs were involved.
I'm sure, at some point, I will have to bite the bullet and get mine fixed as well.
Debbie
GordonTGopher said:
I had this problem, the good news is that I think it's fixed now, the bad news is it involve a trip to HTC. I flashed back to stock and still had the problem, called HTC who agreed it was probably a h/w fault, they piucked it up, repaired it and it's in a UPS van on it's way back to me as I type.
Until it comes back I can't confirm they really have repaired it, or what they've done to fix it.
HTH
Gordon
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I have the same problem.
After all, I find that the USB port of the phone is bad, i.e. some pins are brocken.
After changing the USB port, I solved the problem.
DebbieNY13 said:
Thanks so much, Gordon. Please let me know how it worked out for you and what costs were involved.
I'm sure, at some point, I will have to bite the bullet and get mine fixed as well.
Debbie
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Well one new mainboard, it works! I was also having intermitent touch screen problems so they've replaced the LCD! All under warranty, so it didn't cost a penny Well done HTC.
Gordon
goochy said:
I am trying to upload a new ROM to my phone but i am having problems with it being recognised by my PC.
Firewall is switched off on my PC.
USB to PC settings on phone set to prompt me and default to ActiveSync.
PC not finding the Memory Card also as a drive.
Hard-Reset also performed with no joy.
Nothing is happening however other than charging. This is the same on all PC's i have tried.
Any ideas how i can get it working??
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Just to make sure, did you set Activesync to use the slower method? When I upgraded my ROM I had to use the slow method in order for my Windows 7 to see the new ROM.
guys i have the same prob and i bought it from USA unlocked Stock Asian Rom and Now i am in Pakistan.I had some major issues with it.It just stopped syncing one day.Have tried everything.The battery usage also increased dramatically(it dies in 10 hrs after a full recharge)I thought it was a virus but now i think its hardware.I think i'll send it for warranty claim.
I just went through this on my VZW TP2. A month ago it began syncing slowly or not at all, very sporadic, and after messing with it for two hours it began working again. I tried everything except a hard-reset, including reinstalling ActiveSync, changing cables, etc. It happened again earlier in the week and an hour with HTC on the phone couldn't revive it. I called VZW and had a new phone in two days, and we're now up and running again.
I tried BT sync at one time but didn't like having to click multiple times to get it going every time I got within range. There doesn't seem to be a way to have it sync automatically or with one button.
I have the Tmo TP2 and SAME issue, I luckily am getting a new one from Tmo, but I am really starting to think something more is going on here........... I am not convinced ALL OF US, even a lot on PPC geeks, same exact issue? different carriers? come on........... I am glad I am getting a new one, but I would really love to know the root cause of this. IT SEEMS VERY VERY VERY MUCH LIKE THE "TRANSFER DATA" option if "turned off" (if you will), not a physical hardware failure. Kinda like you can turn that option off in windows to not allow USB storage devices to connect, you can still connect other devices (mice, keyboards) or charge things (like our phone) but the computer will NOT see it there at all!!! I really think something like that is happening IN our phones!!! hundreds of us bend the same pin(s). Too wierd.
I hade the same problem!
After trying everything I finally opened up the phone. In the phone I found some dust particles on the usb pins on the board, I cleaned it up and now the sync works again.
NO Sync with Windows 7
I have the same issue with my Win 7 machine...... PC does not even see the Phone at all. Plug it into my Windows XP machine and it's perfect, connects everytime, using the same cable. i have tried everything i can find on the internet and multipal forums, still no Joy! Works great on Win xp, so i think it is a problem with win 7 drivers.....
Still searching for an answer........
Oh, by the way it was working for months, just stopped one day....i even wiped out my pc and reloaded it, no Joy!
I'm starting to have the same issues on my AT&T Tilt 2 but sporadically. Every now and then I lose the phone in MS activesync. I have to delicately place the phone on the table and gently insert the USB cable into the back of the phone in order for it to sync up with my PC. If I move any of the cables or phone, it will drop the connection. I tied several different cables and PC's so I ruled that out. The problem seems to be the USB port on the phone.
Its been almost a year since I've had this phone so I want to get that fixed. If I were to call AT&T and inform them of this would they replace the phone or would they fix the problem with the port and send me the phone back?
deeken said:
I'm starting to have the same issues on my AT&T Tilt 2 but sporadically. Every now and then I lose the phone in MS activesync. I have to delicately place the phone on the table and gently insert the USB cable into the back of the phone in order for it to sync up with my PC. If I move any of the cables or phone, it will drop the connection. I tied several different cables and PC's so I ruled that out. The problem seems to be the USB port on the phone.
Its been almost a year since I've had this phone so I want to get that fixed. If I were to call AT&T and inform them of this would they replace the phone or would they fix the problem with the port and send me the phone back?
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I'm not sure what your warranty is from AT&T, but HTC normally has a 15 month warranty on the device. Go through AT&T if you can first. The carriers will normally ship you a replacement device before you send yours in. HTC's repair process is generally very lengthy as they actually repair your device and then send it back to you rather than shipping you a refurbished unit like carriers normally do.
As far as it not connecting, try a different connection method like BirdieSync and Thunderbird. I use this combo on my PC (W7 Pro x64), and it works wonderfully every time.

[Q] can I access my LGG3 data via computr without being able to use the unlock screen

So I dropped my G3 today. The screen shattered and won't respond to knock code or anything else.
I connected it to the computer via usb. The computer recognizes the phone but won't let me in since I can't unlock it on the device. I have a few pics on it which I'd like to retrieve but what I really need are several things I have composed in the Quick Memo app.
Is there any way to force my way in without being able to unlock the screen? I haven't tried anything in recovery yet because I didn't want to screw my chances further.
I don't want to send it back to BB for replacement before I have exhausted every way to try and get the stuff off but the phone is useless and I need one since I'm on call for the week starting Mon evening.
BTW I can't even shut it down properly since when I try I can't select shut down or shut down and restart from the touch screen. Popping the battery out is the only way.
Thanks very much for any help in advance.
m
cosmichippo said:
So I dropped my G3 today. The screen shattered and won't respond to knock code or anything else.
I connected it to the computer via usb. The computer recognizes the phone but won't let me in since I can't unlock it on the device. I have a few pics on it which I'd like to retrieve but what I really need are several things I have composed in the Quick Memo app.
Is there any way to force my way in without being able to unlock the screen? I haven't tried anything in recovery yet because I didn't want to screw my chances further.
I don't want to send it back to BB for replacement before I have exhausted every way to try and get the stuff off but the phone is useless and I need one since I'm on call for the week starting Mon evening.
BTW I can't even shut it down properly since when I try I can't select shut down or shut down and restart from the touch screen. Popping the battery out is the only way.
Thanks very much for any help in advance.
m
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is usb debugging enabled? and does adb shell have su permission
suljo94 said:
is usb debugging enabled? and does adb shell have su permission
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I guess I should have qualified this question with the fact that I'm pretty much a novice. Only experience is rooting an EVO 4G years ago and a Nook color almost as long ago. Have very little recall of the details of Android/phone hacking. Sorry. I haven't even installed ADB on this computer. I can certainly install ADB on this machine if need be or any other tools but have little experience using any of it and it was in the distant past.
The 3G is stock and unrooted if that helps. So obviously it didn't have Super User installed.
I have no idea if debugging is enabled. Would I be able to enable it in recovery? I can't access the OS from the touch interface. Hell, I'm not even sure how to get into recovery on this phone but assume it's via the hardware buttons. Otherwise I'm hosed.
I'll try whatever if you've got the patience to give a virtual noob detailed guidance.
Thanks again
m
cosmichippo said:
I guess I should have qualified this question with the fact that I'm pretty much a novice. Only experience is rooting an EVO 4G years ago and a Nook color almost as long ago. Have very little recall of the details of Android/phone hacking. Sorry. I haven't even installed ADB on this computer. I can certainly install ADB on this machine if need be or any other tools but have little experience using any of it and it was in the distant past.
The 3G is stock and unrooted if that helps. So obviously it didn't have Super User installed.
I have no idea if debugging is enabled. Would I be able to enable it in recovery? I can't access the OS from the touch interface. Hell, I'm not even sure how to get into recovery on this phone but assume it's via the hardware buttons. Otherwise I'm hosed.
I'll try whatever if you've got the patience to give a virtual noob detailed guidance.
Thanks again
m
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I'm sorry to say but without root it is not possible to delete the screen lock.
suljo94 said:
I'm sorry to say but without root it is not possible to delete the screen lock.
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No way into the phone at all just to get the data off?
Any suggestion of things to try to get the screen to respond just long enough to unlock it? I know I'm grasping at dead air here but anything else I can try?
Is there any way to unlock it in the stock recovery?
Thanks. Sorry, I'm just desperate. And yes, I've learned my lesson. Back up, back up BACK UP. 1st to SD then to PC.
m
cosmichippo said:
No way into the phone at all just to get the data off?
Any suggestion of things to try to get the screen to respond just long enough to unlock it? I know I'm grasping at dead air here but anything else I can try?
Is there any way to unlock it in the stock recovery?
Thanks. Sorry, I'm just desperate. And yes, I've learned my lesson. Back up, back up BACK UP. 1st to SD then to PC.
m
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actually yes I do try using an usb otg cable to plug in a computer mouse, then an micro usb to hdmi cable to mirror your screen to the tv/pc then unlock, transfer everything to sd then be happy and dance
you can buy these things at amazon
suljo94 said:
actually yes I do try using an usb otg cable to plug in a computer mouse, then an micro usb to hdmi cable to mirror your screen to the tv/pc then unlock, transfer everything to sd then be happy and dance
you can buy these things at amazon
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THANKS for giving me a little hope!
Is that what the 3G has, micro USB? Won't the phone need to be unlocked to load the mouse driver before it can see it?
Are there otg cables with 2 inputs or is there some sort of daisy chain connection you are referring to? Sorry if I'm being dense I just wanna buy the correct things the 1st time.
Thx a million again!
Mike
cosmichippo said:
THANKS for giving me a little hope!
Is that what the 3G has, micro USB? Won't the phone need to be unlocked to load the mouse driver before it can see it?
Are there otg cables with 2 inputs or is there some sort of daisy chain connection you are referring to? Sorry if I'm being dense I just wanna buy the correct things the 1st time.
Thx a million again!
Mike
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it should be in the os
suljo94 said:
it should be in the os
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cool! Thx so much again

i need help pulling pics from my sons moto z with busted screen

OK here it is...... I'll lay it all out there. My son and his mom used my sons phone ,that i had just bought him , to video her new husband, my sons new step father, after he had to many to drink. needless to say he got a little violent and physical with my sons mom. the cops were called and a report was made. but during all this the step father noticed that he was being recorded and grabbed the phone and slammed it on the ground. it still boots up, fingerprint sensor still unlocks the device via my sons print. i can get it into bootloader mode. tested with "fastboot devices" but no how no way have i been able to get into it via "adb"
my PC does not recognize it plugged in at all unless i boot into fastboot mode. like i said the screen is completely black, does not light up at all. only way i know the fingerprint sensor works is when i touch it it vibrates twice and when my son touches it...it only vibrates once, meaning its unlocked. so heres my dilima i need the video from the incident to have all the evidence i need to insure that my son doesnt have to go back into that situation. any help would be greatly appreciated
by the way im no new comer to android. ive built CM roms in the past but this puzzles me......
thanks for any advice you guys can offer
I think this will help:
https://drfone.wondershare.com/guide/broken-android-data-recovery.html
https://www.gihosoft.com/android-recovery/recover-data-from-broken-android-phone.html
Best if luck!??
Just an idea:
NFC pairing bluetooth mouse, HDMI wire, then use the mouse to copy files onto cloud/microSD
Not sure the mouse pairs fine on Android
For the step dad, better solution, the cheaper way to make a problem go away permanently
user822 said:
Just an idea:
NFC pairing bluetooth mouse, HDMI wire, then use the mouse to copy files onto cloud/microSD
Not sure the mouse pairs fine on Android
For the step dad, better solution, the cheaper way to make a problem go away permanently
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Thats the funniest thing ive seen in a while. brightened the mood significantly thank you
@Yash24 I tried both of those. This has got to be the strangest situation I've encountered on an Android. Not one single data recovery software will recognize that the phone is plugged up to the PC. Except in fastboot mode. My PC device manager sees it in fastboot. But when I reboot it I get nothing. I've installed Motorola's device manager to insure the correct drivers were installed and still nothing. The Moto z play doesn't support usb-c to hdmi. I bought a $45 HDMI, usb-c, and USB otg cable. To be able to plug it up to a monitor with a mouse plugged up to it as well. I can get the mouse to work but no monitor. What's even more mind boggling is that we've used ANDROID AUTO through his phone in my truck several times. So I thought...ok I'll plug it up to the truck and use Google voice to turn on WiFi so that his Google photos will back up... And now the truck doesn't recognize that his phone is plugged in. This is the craziest thing I've ever seen. I've tried using the mouse to maybe luckily click the wifi on but after an hour or so of attempts I gave up. I can't catch a break with this phone. I've unbricked my LG flex 15-20 times before. Without an unlocked bootloader and no custom recovery, back when we were trying to figure a work around for it. And I didn't have this much issue with it.
It's ridiculous that Android software now comes default " USB in charge mode" for this exact reason. If it defaulted to "media transfer" this wouldn't be an issue. What dumbasses writing the OS's these days. Geeezzzz
Look for a topic, control Android phone with a broken screen. Helped me once a lot when digitizer got broken on my old phone.
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I've found topic
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2786395
Good luck!
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Just a quick thought, did the son have his photos/videos set to automatically upload to Google Photos? If so, maybe they're already on the cloud.
alfick3 said:
Just a quick thought, did the son have his photos/videos set to automatically upload to Google Photos? If so, maybe they're already on the cloud.
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He stated that he was trying to turn on wifi for that reason, by default it only backs up over wifi. Is the bootloader still locked on it? If not you can use adb from TWRP but if not I'm not sure there's anything you can do other than trying to find a replacement screen.
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He stated that he was trying to turn on wifi for that reason, by default it only backs up over wifi...
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Thanks, I overlooked that. On mine, I went in and set it to upload over cellular and wi-fi. I know a lot of people don't, so that's why I asked.
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He stated that he was trying to turn on wifi for that reason, by default it only backs up over wifi. Is the bootloader still locked on it? If not you can use adb from TWRP but if not I'm not sure there's anything you can do other than trying to find a replacement screen.
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No the bootloader is locked. It's a VZW Moto Z Play.
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No the bootloader is locked. It's a VZW Moto Z Play.
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New screens about a hundred bucks us dollars, might be your only chance.
Have you tried signing into your son's Google account on a PC??, maybe they are in Google Photos and would be accessible on a PC if they are.

Verizon V30 can't change USB connection mode?

I ran into this problem while trying to do the WTF Bootloader unlock and Root method, as well as the Frankenstein phone...All the steps should work, except I can't even get the thing to allow itself to be detected by my computer.
I have read others with the VS996 who have done the WTF / Frankenphone methods without this issue.
I have plugged it in to the computer as I have with Android phones forever; it says "Charging" and gives no option to switch to MTP/File Transfer etc... I also go into the Developer Options to try and change this, I tap the setting that would usually allow you to switch it, and it opens no menu and acts as if there isn't one to be accessed. I've tried my Win7 and Win10 machines - same results each time. Also does not allow me to change USB mode while unplugged, or even enter download mode! I am using the USB cable that came with the phone, and have also tried other cables. I've cleaned the port on the phone, tried all USB ports on BOTH computers - still nothing. I've ever master reset the thing hoping it was a glitch , but it still will not let me change it out of "Charging" or even act like there's the ability to do so.
Did Verizon lock these things down so hard that you just can't use them like normal Android phones?
I have searched to an exhausting extent, I'm out of ideas... I don't use Verizon, so I really need to figure this out so it doesn't keep thinking it's still being used on the Verizon network. My service works, but it constantly says the SIM is not a Verizon SIM, and won't provision certain services (such as Emergency Calling) ... HELP!
k2pdx said:
I ran into this problem while trying to do the WTF Bootloader unlock and Root method, as well as the Frankenstein phone...All the steps should work, except I can't even get the thing to allow itself to be detected by my computer.
I have read others with the VS996 who have done the WTF / Frankenphone methods without this issue.
I have plugged it in to the computer as I have with Android phones forever; it says "Charging" and gives no option to switch to MTP/File Transfer etc... I also go into the Developer Options to try and change this, I tap the setting that would usually allow you to switch it, and it opens no menu and acts as if there isn't one to be accessed. I've tried my Win7 and Win10 machines - same results each time. Also does not allow me to change USB mode while unplugged, or even enter download mode! I am using the USB cable that came with the phone, and have also tried other cables. I've cleaned the port on the phone, tried all USB ports on BOTH computers - still nothing. I've ever master reset the thing hoping it was a glitch , but it still will not let me change it out of "Charging" or even act like there's the ability to do so.
Did Verizon lock these things down so hard that you just can't use them like normal Android phones?
I have searched to an exhausting extent, I'm out of ideas... I don't use Verizon, so I really need to figure this out so it doesn't keep thinking it's still being used on the Verizon network. My service works, but it constantly says the SIM is not a Verizon SIM, and won't provision certain services (such as Emergency Calling) ... HELP!
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No, Verizon hasn't locked this down.
You said you've already Master Reset your phone, so that's very strange.
I know you tried different computers/different cables/different ports -- but the only thing I can suggest is to try other different computers.
Plenty of VS996 owners on here have Frankenstein their phones. Some then reverted back to VS996 TWRP flashable zip, after bootloader unlock and root, to regain Verizon VoLTE as they are Verizon customers. But no one has had any trouble with USB connections.
ChazzMatt said:
if you are not using Verizon, you need to Frankenstein your phone to US998 or H933 firmware. For bootloader unlock and root, you need US998 firmware.
Plenty of VS996 owners on here have Frankenstein their phones. Some then reverted back to VS996 TWRP flashable zip, after bootloader unlock and root, to regain Verizon VoLTE as they are Verizon customers. But no one has had any trouble with USB connections.
No, Verizon hasn't locked this down.
1) I know you tried different computers, but other different computers.
2) Since either Frankenstein or WTF bootloader unlock is going to re-set your phone anyway, go ahead and do that now PRE-EMPTIVELY. Maybe going back to factory defaults will fix something.
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I've factory reset. The problem is, it won't let me switch from Charging mode to File Transfer / MTP mode. It doesn't detect the computer and the computer doesn't detect it - doesn't give an option to switch USB mode, etc... See attached screenshots - that's what it looks like while connected to USB no matter what cable or PC it is connected to.
I'm actually trying to Frankenstein the phone, but can't even get past the part where the phone and computer need to communicate via USB because of the problem I'm having.
So I guess, has anybody ever had this problem and found out how to fix it? It's all I need so I can Frankenstein the phone.
ChazzMatt said:
No, Verizon hasn't locked this down.
You said you've already Master Reset your phone, so that's very strange.
I know you tried different computers/different cables/different ports -- but the only thing I can suggest is to try other different computers.
Plenty of VS996 owners on here have Frankenstein their phones. Some then reverted back to VS996 TWRP flashable zip, after bootloader unlock and root, to regain Verizon VoLTE as they are Verizon customers. But no one has had any trouble with USB connections.
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I am finding this very strange too.
I don't have anymore computers to try.
Is it possible that it's still somehow tied to Verizon? It was recently used by a friend who gave it to me when he upgraded to a new phone. My calls / data work (I have to manually provision that) so it seems very odd that it won't full allow services / USB connections or even show the OEM Unlock option in the Developer Options.
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I've factory reset. The problem is, it won't let me switch from Charging mode to File Transfer / MTP mode. It doesn't detect the computer and the computer doesn't detect it - doesn't give an option to switch USB mode, etc... See attached screenshots - that's what it looks like while connected to USB no matter what cable or PC it is connected to.
I'm actually trying to Frankenstein the phone, but can't even get past the part where the phone and computer need to communicate via USB because of the problem I'm having.
So I guess, has anybody ever had this problem and found out how to fix it? It's all I need so I can Frankenstein the phone.
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I was editing my reply as you were replying. You had buried the important parts see the bottom, what all you tried.
No one else has any problems, to my knowledge. Tons of VS996 on this forum, who have Frankenstein'ed to US998 either permanently or temporarily to Bootloader Unlock and root.
All I can suggest is to try yet other PCs?
Other VS996 users can chime in, but I don't remember any reports of USB issues over the past couple of years.
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I was editing my reply as you were replying. You had buried the important parts see the bottom, what all you tried.
No one else has any problems, to my knowledge. Tons of VS996 on this forum, who have Frankenstein'ed to US998 either permanently or temporarily to Bootloader Unlock and root.
All I can suggest is to try yet other PCs?
Other VS996 users can chime in, but I don't remember any reports of USB issues over the past couple of years.
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I noticed that too, haha.
So isn't it supposed to let you switch USB mode even if not plugged in? When mine is plugged in or not, it acts as if the only option is "Charge" - if you look at the screenshots I attached, I've pull my top menu down where it should have a way to switch it from Charging to something else, but even that shows nothing... just charging, settings etc
I tried calling Verizon customer service just to see if they have some kind of security measure they sent over the air when my friend deactivated it from his account - but they're close, probably because of this COVID 19 thing (or they don't work on Sundays)...
@schwinn8, @nnjimmy59, @gimpy1
you all don't have any USB connection problems on your VS996, do you?
That's just three off the top of my head. We also had a Dev, TotallyAnxious who had VS996 for awhile and a very popular Anxious V30 mod -- but moved on to a newer phone a few months ago.
Never any mention of USB issues.
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@schwinn8, @nnjimmy59, @gimpy1
you all don't have any USB connection problems on your VS996, do you?
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Well, my phones were not originally VS996. My personal phones were US998 purchases. The next two I purchased were H931. All of these converted via Frankenstein just fine. (One H931 had some issues, unrelated to the process - I believe it was a hardware problem with Verizon towers). That phone is now US998 running on ATT with no issues.
My wife and I are still running VS996 with no issues. I don't use USB much but I know it worked just fine last time I used it. I'm happy to test further if needed, but it sounds like this may be more of an issue with an originally-VS996 phone, as the OP is suggesting.
EDIT: To be clear, I don't think this is a real problem with the phone... probably just another "incompatible" computer/cable/USBport thing. So many people have these types of issues, and there's no guaranteed answer on what does/doesn't work. I'm happy to help if I can, though... I still have my older laptop which did all these steps just fine. I will say my new laptop (Ryzen) does NOT work on this process. I still have that older machine, in case it's needed again. If you love in the CT area, I'm happy to help first-hand...
schwinn8 said:
Well, my phones were not originally VS996. My personal phones were US998 purchases. The next two I purchased were H931. All of these converted via Frankenstein just fine. (One H931 had some issues, unrelated to the process - I believe it was a hardware problem with Verizon towers). The other is now US998 running on ATT with no issues.
My wife and I are still running VS996 with no issues. I don't use USB much but I know it worked just fine last time I used it. I'm happy to test further if needed, but it sounds like this may be more of an issue with an originally-VS996 phone, as the OP is suggesting.
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OK. I'm pretty sure the others had original VS996, especially TotallyAnxious. I'm not going to officially mention her as she has moved on, but we communicated a lot when her Magisk mod was posted here.
schwinn8 said:
Well, my phones were not originally VS996. My personal phones were US998 purchases. The next two I purchased were H931. All of these converted via Frankenstein just fine. (One H931 had some issues, unrelated to the process - I believe it was a hardware problem with Verizon towers). That phone is now US998 running on ATT with no issues.
My wife and I are still running VS996 with no issues. I don't use USB much but I know it worked just fine last time I used it. I'm happy to test further if needed, but it sounds like this may be more of an issue with an originally-VS996 phone, as the OP is suggesting.
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I'm thinking it's probably because it's an original VS996 and Verizon is notorious for locking down their phones, even though they are carrier unlocked.
It wouldn't be a problem if I could just force the USB to work and get rid of all the Verizon programming...I'm really hoping someone out there has had to deal with this before and see this.
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OK. I'm pretty sure the others had original VS996, especially TotallyAnxious. I'm not going to officially mention her as she has moved on, but we communicated a lot when her Magisk mod was posted here.
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I'm gonna have to read through TotallyAnxious' old posts in hopes a solution can be found. Otherwise, not sure this phone will work for me.
k2pdx said:
I'm thinking it's probably because it's an original VS996 and Verizon is notorious for locking down their phones, even though they are carrier unlocked.
It wouldn't be a problem if I could just force the USB to work and get rid of all the Verizon programming...I'm really hoping someone out there has had to deal with this before and see this.
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Sorry for the later edits... but as I mentioned, if I can help in some way, I'm happy to do so (see my previous post).
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/help/v30-detecting-usb-cable-vol-power-t4067993
The post above is the closest I can find - but the phone I have never had any errors leading up to the problem.
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Sorry for the later edits... but as I mentioned, if I can help in some way, I'm happy to do so (see my previous post).
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I'll go back and re-read your posts again. (edited below after re-reading)
It's probably also worth mentioning that it won't enter Download Mode following the instructions found here : https://droidrecovery.com/lg-v30-recovery-mode/ (scroll down to "Boot LG V30 into Download Mode")
-edit- As far as incompatible cable/computer theory - I don't know...it's the cable that came with the phone when it was new. My other cable was from a Samsung Galaxy and both work with my Moto X4 (which is what I'm switching to the V30 from). All drivers are installed, no driver errors in Device Manager, etc...This is by far the most difficult phone I've tried to work with.
k2pdx said:
I'll go back and re-read your posts again. (edited below after re-reading)
It's probably also worth mentioning that it won't enter Download Mode following the instructions found here : https://droidrecovery.com/lg-v30-recovery-mode/ (scroll down to "Boot LG V30 into Download Mode")
-edit- As far as incompatible cable/computer theory - I don't know...it's the cable that came with the phone when it was new. My other cable was from a Samsung Galaxy and both work with my Moto X4 (which is what I'm switching to the V30 from). All drivers are installed, no driver errors in Device Manager, etc...This is by far the most difficult phone I've tried to work with.
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The button dance is notoriously difficult to get right. Try it a few times. Note, in the steps listed, it says to release then press the power button again... but it's not clear that you need to HOLD it, not just press it. At least, that's what I remember it to be. I only had to do it once... adb is so much easier.
I also want to point out that one of my original LG cables did not work either. Not sure why, but it didn't. The other one did... as did a third party cable. Again, the key for me was my older laptop. The new one does not work, no matter what I try. Granted, when I say it doesn't work, I mean it wouldn't do the unlock... the USB does detect fine and the phone does switch into the necessary USB mode.
Can you change the USB mode manually somewhere? Maybe it was set to "charging only" by mistake at some point? I think the popup asks and has a "remember" button... if that was selected, it may be continuing to use charge-only by default?
EDIT: Found it... in settings/system/developer options there is "select USB Configuration"... set that to PTP and see if that works to get you in.
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.EDIT: Found it... in settings/system/developer options there is "select USB Configuration"... set that to PTP and see if that works to get you in.
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I attached a screenshot in an earlier reply that shows what that looks like for me - I tap it and it does (literally) nothing. No menu, no option to switch - nothing at all - and that is actually the reason I posted here to begin with. I've never had this happen. It continues after multiple factory resets as well, and on the same computer I've successfully flashed other phones with.
This may be relevant? Maybe it's a Pie problem?
https://www.reddit.com/r/lgg6/comments/dnq719/usb_file_transfer_option_gone_because_of_android/
Different phone, but same symptoms.
Hi. Not sure if I can help any. But, here goes. I am on a Verizon vs996. Been a Verizon customer for years, still am. I have four phones on my plan, but I am the only rooted one. I rooted my phone about a year and a half or two years ago via Chazz 's Frankenstein method first, then the WTF method second. I currently use, for some time now, US998 rom (pie).
I did experience a couple of problems, but, carefully using/following all the instructions listed, got it done. My computer (at the time a surface pro 3 with windows 10) would not work for me. I finally borrowed an older laptop with windows 7, I think. That worked like a charm. No problems with it.
Other problems I personally had was understanding what the instructions actually meant for me to do, as I am not computer literate. I remember I had a hard time figuring out how to put the downloaded files into a folder in the correct location so the computer could find it. It really wasn't hard, I just didn't know exactly what they wanted or meant to do it.
Another problem was understanding how to use the "command" prompt. I had to click on something other than the command prompt (it was either a newer or older name for it - can't remember which). But, once I got it figured out, everything went smoothly and flawlessly. Somebody (ChazzMatt(?)) had linked to a different suggestion - can't remember what it was - but that worked.
What I would do now and what I did was, go in and print out the instructions. Once they are printed out, go thru it line by line, word for word and cross out everything that does Not apply to your phone, situation, etc. Read the remaining instructions over slowly and make sure what you are reading (and thinking) is exactly what the instructions say.
Messing with your phone can be very nerve wracking. It was/is for me, every time I do it. That's why I would print out the instructions and follow them exactly.
Sorry that's all I can add. I have to have exact explicit instructions and follow them (dummy mode).
As far as the button dance, I have never had a problem getting into twrp using it when changing roms. Magisk seemed to never install the first time and I could only get into twrp by using the button dance.
The reply to that reddit thread says that another user has it working in Pie. I wonder if you just have some weird corruption on your phone. I think you said you did a factory reset, correct? What I might suggest next is to try the Verizon repair process (they have some software that can supposedly reload the OS or something, as I recall). Maybe that will get you to a running state again.
And, again, try the button dance again a few times... I know it's annoying but it may work. If that gets you into download mode, you can then drop a KDZ for Oreo (or just jump into the Frankenstein method)... and you should be good? It's certainly weird that you can't get in there...
EDIT: Looks like not being able to access this setting does seem to affect a few phones on Pie... a quick google search confirmed this: https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=android+cannot+change+usb+mode
Another thing to try - open up device manager, then plug in the phone and see if the list refreshes. This will tell you that Windows is "seeing" the phone, and maybe you can find out what driver it's trying to use. Maybe that's the problem? If it doesn't refresh at all, I would still suspect the cable...
Another post saying the same general thing: https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/help/pixel-2-xl-usb-preferences-greyed-t3838058
EDIT2: You might also see if there's an app that can help you... like this one, for example: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.vincze.usbsettings&hl=en_US
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The reply to that reddit thread says that another user has it working in Pie. I wonder if you just have some weird corruption on your phone. I think you said you did a factory reset, correct? What I might suggest next is to try the Verizon repair process (they have some software that can supposedly reload the OS or something, as I recall). Maybe that will get you to a running state again.
And, again, try the button dance again a few times... I know it's annoying but it may work. If that gets you into download mode, you can then drop a KDZ for Oreo (or just jump into the Frankenstein method)... and you should be good? It's certainly weird that you can't get in there...
EDIT: Looks like not being able to access this setting does seem to affect a few phones on Pie... a quick google search confirmed this: https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=android+cannot+change+usb+mode
Another thing to try - open up device manager, then plug in the phone and see if the list refreshes. This will tell you that Windows is "seeing" the phone, and maybe you can find out what driver it's trying to use. Maybe that's the problem? If it doesn't refresh at all, I would still suspect the cable...
Another post saying the same general thing: https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/help/pixel-2-xl-usb-preferences-greyed-t3838058
EDIT2: You might also see if there's an app that can help you... like this one, for example: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.vincze.usbsettings&hl=en_US
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All I need is download mode and I'm ready to get this thing going, haha.
One of my computers detects the phone (it thinks the USB port can't supply enough power when I plug the phone in) but not as the device it is. The Windows 7 machine - nothing.
-edit- I tried that app just now and all it does is detect Android version and then if it's 6.0 or above, sends me over to Developer options. Seems like it just skips the part of going to it via the Settings menu... (indicates this phone is not supported by the app, based on the app's notices.
-edit2- Can someone link me to a video or screenshot walkthrough for the button dance? I may just be doing it wrong based on reading it, and the only videos I can find are for old Moto phones. Is that the same 4 corner thing?
edit3- I'm looking for anything Verizon may have to rebuild the OS...if anyone has some insight as to exactly where I can find this, that would be great.
When I attempt to enter "download mode" (same method as mentioned in a previous post) as suggested by one of the Verizon program that can repair it, the phone just charges and never enters any special mode.

Pixel 2 XL usb-c problem (Only charging works)

Hello everyone!
I'd like to ask you for a little advice here. My Pixel's usb port stopped working. To be more precise, only charging works. So data transfer, adb, fastboot does not work anymore.
I've already read tons of threads on the Internet related to this issue. For some it was only dirty charging port, for some it was needed to change some settings related to usb connection etc. I've tried everything I could find. Firstly I properly cleaned the port + used also contact cleaner and expected it to start working afterwards. That was not the case so I tried to play with the usb settings, reflash custom roms, etc... No success, still only charges. RMA is not possible anymore.
The very strange thing is, that fastboot commands in bootloader mode also stopped working. If this was a software thing I suppose at least fastboot commands in bootloader mode would still work... {I dont have any problems with fastboot installation and drivers on laptop side. Other phones work...}
I've already went for oneplus 7t and the pixel lies in a drawer.
I want to ask, if anyone was able to solve this problem somehow already. I'm asking this, because I think it is a hardware problem and want to try to replace the port:
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Google+Pixel+2+XL+Charging+Assembly+Replacement/108463
But I'm not sure, if the problem is in there or it can be motherboard or even something else...
I someone of you have the experience that replacing of the port helped, I would be glad to read about it.
Thank you!
Brano
The port wears out after while from using type c earbuds and sitting on the cord while it's plugged in.
Same thing happened to me. Unless you replace it yourself it's cheaper to buy a used 2xl than fixing the port. At least where I live.
Edmontonchef said:
The port wears out after while from using type c earbuds and sitting on the cord while it's plugged in.
Same thing happened to me. Unless you replace it yourself it's cheaper to buy a used 2xl than fixing the port. At least where I live.
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Hi,
I've alrady ordered everything needed for the replacement and added also battery to the order.. Once I'm in I will change also that ?
Will report back to this thread the replacement helps
Br4no said:
Hi,
I've alrady ordered everything needed for the replacement and added also battery to the order.. Once I'm in I will change also that ?
Will report back to this thread the replacement helps
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Did this end up working? I originally thought it was my USB C port failing but I found a ton of people online with issues with pixel 2xl and Android 10. I tested by looking at my USB options and everything is greyed out and the default is no data transfer now. Seems like a bug that Google doesn't seem interested in fixing.
They seem to be making g it harder and harder for me to stay on team pixel.
Br4no said:
Hello everyone!
I'd like to ask you for a little advice here. My Pixel's usb port stopped working. To be more precise, only charging works. So data transfer, adb, fastboot does not work anymore.
I've already read tons of threads on the Internet related to this issue. For some it was only dirty charging port, for some it was needed to change some settings related to usb connection etc. I've tried everything I could find. Firstly I properly cleaned the port + used also contact cleaner and expected it to start working afterwards. That was not the case so I tried to play with the usb settings, reflash custom roms, etc... No success, still only charges. RMA is not possible anymore.
The very strange thing is, that fastboot commands in bootloader mode also stopped working. If this was a software thing I suppose at least fastboot commands in bootloader mode would still work... {I dont have any problems with fastboot installation and drivers on laptop side. Other phones work...}
I've already went for oneplus 7t and the pixel lies in a drawer.
I want to ask, if anyone was able to solve this problem somehow already. I'm asking this, because I think it is a hardware problem and want to try to replace the port:
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Google+Pixel+2+XL+Charging+Assembly+Replacement/108463
But I'm not sure, if the problem is in there or it can be motherboard or even something else...
I someone of you have the experience that replacing of the port helped, I would be glad to read about it.
Thank you!
Brano
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Same problem after may and june month update
hello,my mobile phone also has this problem. after updating the system, i cannot connect to the cpmputer and can only chaarge it, could you solve it ?
wowzors said:
Did this end up working? I originally thought it was my USB C port failing but I found a ton of people online with issues with pixel 2xl and Android 10. I tested by looking at my USB options and everything is greyed out and the default is no data transfer now. Seems like a bug that Google doesn't seem interested in fixing.
They seem to be making g it harder and harder for me to stay on team pixel.
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Not yet, still waiting for order to be delivered - basically, the usb c port already arrived, just waiting for battery. I will report back, once I'm done.
Regarding the grayed out options - the same here. It can be also result of defective usb c port. If it was a software in my case, then I would expect at least fastboot to work... But it doesnt.. I'm curious what will happen once I replace it.
enson1230 said:
hello,my mobile phone also has this problem. after updating the system, i cannot connect to the cpmputer and can only chaarge it, could you solve it ?
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I'm still waiting for the battery to be delivered, then I will replace it and let you know, if it was a hardware issue.
Hello everyone,
So, I'm done with the replacement and EVERYTHING WORKS since then. In the picture, there is the old charging assembly.
I have faced this issue whenever Android version updated. 8 to 9 and then 9 to 10, and both times I has to mail it on for service. Second time around though, I was able to chat with the technician and he informed that the issue is because of faulty drivers. SMH. And all they did was reflash the device to OEM state and sent it back.

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