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[Q] Windows 7 Doesn't Recognize my Continuum...

So I'm attempting to root the Continuum, but for some reason the phone won't effectively connect to Windows 7. For example, when I hook the phone up to my Samsung i7 laptop, all the phone does is charge. It doesn't even ask me if I would like to use usb storage or anything. The computer also doesn't recognize the device. Any ideas? Thanks!

A couple questions first:
- Did you install the Continuum drivers?
- Does your phone bring up the USB connection in the status bar?
- Does it bring up the Verizon VCast website on connection?

ExNukeSquid said:
A couple questions first:
- Did you install the Continuum drivers?
- Does your phone bring up the USB connection in the status bar?
- Does it bring up the Verizon VCast website on connection?
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1. I likely did not install the Continuum drivers, and I have no clue where to get them. I'm assuming Samsung's website, but it's a bit hard to figure out and navigate...
2. My phone does not bring up the USB connection in the status bar.
3. When I go to the browser, it brings up the Verizon website with news, etc.
It should probably be stated as well that this phone is not activated. I am using it on wifi only for the time being because I traded it with a friend for another phone.

Alright, so I've figured it out. Strangely enough, I was just using a generic USB to microUSB cable, and I actually needed to use a Samsung cable. Weird, right?

sportsinger75 said:
Alright, so I've figured it out. Strangely enough, I was just using a generic USB to microUSB cable, and I actually needed to use a Samsung cable. Weird, right?
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So...now that I'm rooted, how in the world do I install a custom rom? I saw that there's a ClockworkMod Recovery out, but what does "Odin" mean? I'm coming from an LG Optimus V and have extensive experience rooting and installing custom roms and recoveries, but I've never heard of that before. Thanks again!

First, we dont have much for custom roms on this phone. The couple we do have contain fairly well written "how-to's" for them.
Second, if you are not sure, do some research and find out as many answers with the vast pool of knowlendge at your fingertips (the interwebs) as you can. There has already been a swarm of questions asked, and I am sure the answers may already be there for you.
I am waiting for the update and Froyo roms to come out before I bother with custom roms, but I am not holding my breath for that. I will probably be on my next Android phone before I will bother. Modding it up with Widgetlocker, ADW Launcher, and some other goodies at the moment to tide me over.

I had this same problem today. USB mass storage wasn't working, adb wasn't working. I wasn't using the samsung cable, but I can't see how that would make a difference, as the cable I was using has worked for literally a couple dozen different phones from different manufacturers - including other samsungs. I had the samsung drivers installed.
The owner claims that only media sync works on his computer as well, and that usb mass storage has never worked. Anyone have any ideas on how to fix this?

i am also getting this problem. as far as i know i am still using the samsung cable, as normal micro-usb cables dont fit in the continuums port. ill look for another one, but this is quite odd. what i have done (all windows 7 64 bit):
drivers uninstalled
drivers installed
lagfix on
lag fix off
factory reset (within adrenalyne's rom)
i am going to try to transfer the stock rom via bluetooth and see if that works
edit: turns out that isnt possible without odi recognizing the device, which it doesnt (not even in download mode). this is very peculiar
some more information: nothing even shows up in device manager. no unknown devices, nothing. the phone charges, but thats it. i might go to the verizon store and see if i can get another cable

My guess is because you are using a 64 bit version of windows..
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I use win7 x64 with odin3v1.3 and it always detects.... I have odin on pc screen with files loaded then I pull bat hold the DownVol button and plug in usb
EDIT: I also have 'galaxy s x64 drivers'...I found em on net sumwhere?
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jaizero said:
My guess is because you are using a 64 bit version of windows..
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Why would that matter at all?

The 64bit version of Windows 7 is notorious for not being compatible with a lot of devices. There just arent any 64bit drivers. If you dont understand how to run your software in the proper compatibility mode you will run into problems. I used the x64 version of Win7 for about 12 seconds after I realized my ancient usb optical mouse didnt work lol.
My advice, try running the Samsung driver installer in compatibility mode and see if that doesnt help.

jaizero said:
My advice, try running the Samsung driver installer in compatibility mode and see if that doesnt help.
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Compatibility mode won't do anything in the case of drivers. I'm not sure what your issue is though as all of my Samsung phones have been picked up fine from within Windows 7 x64. Is the phone picked up on any non-Windows 7 computer? Have you checked in Device Manager to see if it just needs installed?

its the cable. i took mine to the verizon store, they tested it, and gave me a new one for free. works perfectly now

Excellent, problem solved!

So it turns out a factory reset fixed it. Using a moto cable. So that's definitely not the issue. Flashing froyo now. Thanks!

I have encountered that a few times also. Its weird cuz when I plugged the usb into ac charger it almost immediately asks if I want to mount sd for data transfer. 20 mins later I unplug usb from unit and plugit into my win7 pc and nothin? So plugged back into ac unit and it recognize....so I mounted and it didn't know what to do lol. I then plugged back intopc...waited...changed orientation and 'Boom' pc sees it...in fact I change orientation whenever it seems to hang and seems to work....
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I should also note that I have never used a samsung cable and every usb micro I've used (moto,kodak,BB,Lg) has fit and worked. But I have noticed some usb related quirks since froyo update like no lock screen after charging till I push home button, inaccurate batt icon (goes from 3/4 to 1/4 in like 10 mins but overall batt life is same as before)...
On an unrelated note I also can't get v6supercharger to work...?
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Android File Transfer not working for Mac

Anyone else having issues connecting Pixel XL to Mac via Android File Transfer? I had no issues with my Note 5, but the Pixel XL will not stay connected. It shows that its connecting and then I get the pop up that reads: "If your device's screen is locked, disconnect its USB cable, unlock your screen, and then reconnect the USB cable." My screen is unlocked and all...

I had issues with AFT as well. Resorted to just pushing my content via ADB. Alternatively, you could use AirDroid and just copy the content over via Wi-Fi.

same here with Google Pixel and Macbook Pro Retina late 2014

I know in the past if you've had Kies installed on your system AFT wouldn't work. Have to remove every trace of it to get AFT to connect.

Works fine for me. I selected "transfer files" from the usb options when it popped up and relaunched AFT

We are facing something similar with Google Pixel on Mac environment with Android File Transfer. Same rig used with same cables & Samsung Galaxy S7 is working perfect.

Getting the same thing when connecting my Pixel XL to my MacBook Pro running Sierra

Same issue with my Pixel and 2015 Retina Pro running El Capitan. Any solution?

Am I the only one without an issue? Have you selected the correct setting on the phone?
I'm using the Pixel XL with El Capitan on a 2015 Macbook Pro Retina and a Cable Matters brand cable

.any help here from anyone?

In case the default Android File Transfer tool can't help you transfer/move files between your Pixel and Mac, here are a few alternatives you should try, both wired and wirelessly.
https://usefulpcguide.com/17958/android-file-transfer/

Adt transfers files... But not all on mac...u won't be able to transfer mp3s,bin etc filetypes...

for what its worth, works fine for me.

Had the same issue, removed all Samsung Stuff and Kies, and then still didnt work, found this article and did what it said and works perfect, basically the USB cable plugged into computer is default to be used as charging, http://alvinalexander.com/android/a...app-cant-access-device-storage-solved-working

No, I already know that you need to change your phone into transfer file mode. I think most people know that, you have had to do it for quite sometime now... I can't even remember when you didn't have to do this step. For me and many others it is not working.

My Pixel wouldn't talk to my Mac for the first few days. After that for some reason AFT started working and all is good now. Hope you get it working.

same problem, constantly errors during the file transfer, the files that actually make it on to the phone the apps dont read.

tacopimp said:
Anyone else having issues connecting Pixel XL to Mac via Android File Transfer? I had no issues with my Note 5, but the Pixel XL will not stay connected. It shows that its connecting and then I get the pop up that reads: "If your device's screen is locked, disconnect its USB cable, unlock your screen, and then reconnect the USB cable." My screen is unlocked and all...
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I am also getting it with my mac air and pixel xl. My work around has been airdroid for now.
Ian B

The error I am getting is "Cannot replace file" "Cannot copy file"; I don't think this is same issue as what is reported here, so I opened a new thread. Thanks in advance for any insight!

Airdroid is garbage since the new 4.0 update.

Pixel 2 XL doesn't mount on computer any more.

I was hoping the December security patch would fix it but nope... Nothing
Any ideas?
Running Windy 10 pro. I've connected it to my laptop and my desktop same problem.

greysonofusa said:
I was hoping the December security patch would fix it but nope... Nothing
Any ideas?
Running Windy 10 pro. I've connected it to my laptop and my desktop same problem.
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Do you still have the dongle that came with your pixel? If you use it to connect it to a USB flash drive, wait for it to show that it's connected, then plug your phone into the pc and it should work.
Worked for me twice.

most likely the pixel driver is acting funky. I imagine if you were to uninstall (the driver) and have it install again, it would be right as rain... Once you get to the Device Manager, it should be straightforward and easy.
I'm hoping you know how to do all of this already and can save me a step-by-step guide, but I'm very willing to if you need.....

I had this problem yesterday...
tried two pc with windows, one linux, three cables ... still error.
solution was dust in usb-c port. Clean it and phone can connect to pc again.

PIXEL 3 XL USB wont go to file transfer or android auto. Grayed Out...

PIXEL 3 XL USB 128 wont go to file transfer or android auto. Grayed Out... I had talked to google and they said it should work when do a rest of the phone which I did twice and still have issue and talked to them again and they say they see no real issues with it but I find threads all over about it and on pages they have but are in denial.. has anyone come up with an answer? I can charge my phone no issue with the USB C port but once plugged into a pc or a car I get nothing...is the hardware the issue or something in software? I have a second pixel 3 xl 64 and it works fine so not my pc or my car...

Pixel 2XL Only Charges When Plugged Into Laptop

My Pixel 2XL will only charge when it is plugged into my laptop. There is no notification to change the usb connection type, my computer does not recognize the phone, and I'm basically stuck. I want to root this 2XL but if i cant connect to my laptop then i can root. Huge bummer.
I have tried ten different cables, 5 different usb ports, and 2 different laptops.
My Pixel 4a works with all 10 cords, all 5 ports, and on both laptops so this issue is obviously specific to my Pixel 2XL.
Any suggestions?

thehehulk92 said:
My Pixel 2XL will only charge when it is plugged into my laptop. There is no notification to change the usb connection type, my computer does not recognize the phone, and I'm basically stuck. I want to root this 2XL but if i cant connect to my laptop then i can root. Huge bummer.
I have tried ten different cables, 5 different usb ports, and 2 different laptops.
My Pixel 4a works with all 10 cords, all 5 ports, and on both laptops so this issue is obviously specific to my Pixel 2XL.
Any suggestions?
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Just 2 things you might want to try:
1. Reboot the computer with the phone still plugged in
2. I had a phone once that you had to turn on bluetooth for it to recognize the phone. Crazy, I know, but may be worth a shot.
Also, of course, make sure you have the proper drivers installed on your computer and try to change the default usb connection type to file transfer in developer options.

Lughnasadh said:
Just 2 things you might want to try:
1. Reboot the computer with the phone still plugged in
2. I had a phone once that you had to turn on bluetooth for it to recognize the phone. Crazy, I know, but may be worth a shot.
Also, of course, make sure you have the proper drivers installed on your computer and try to change the default usb connection type to file transfer in developer options.
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yes i uninstalled and reinstalled the drivers, rebooted my pc, and bluetooth is on. i also changed the transfer type in developer options.

thehehulk92 said:
yes i uninstalled and reinstalled the drivers, rebooted my pc, and bluetooth is on. i also changed the transfer type in developer options.
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I failed to mention that it was turning bluetooth on (and sometimes off) on the computer that did the trick for me, not on the phone. But it sounds like that may not help you. All out of other idea, sorry.