Hello XDA members,
Couple of weeks ago, I plugged my charger and then all of a sudden, smoked started coming out accompanied by a burning smell. I quickly took out the charger and now I am not able to charge my phone. I recently sent it back to Samsung for repair but they could not fix it under warranty and was asked to pay $200. Imo that is way too much considering brand new Galaxy Nexus is around $500 where I am from.
Prior to sending my phone, I unrooted my phone, reverted back to stock rom and now I am wondering if there is a way of rooting my phone without having to be connected to the computer via the USB cable. I want to install a custom rom but is that even possible without having the ability to connect to your computer?
Thanks
sgs064 said:
Hello XDA members,
Couple of weeks ago, I plugged my charger and then all of a sudden, smoked started coming out accompanied by a burning smell. I quickly took out the charger and now I am not able to charge my phone. I recently sent it back to Samsung for repair but they could not fix it under warranty and was asked to pay $200. Imo that is way too much considering brand new Galaxy Nexus is around $500 where I am from.
Prior to sending my phone, I unrooted my phone, reverted back to stock rom and now I am wondering if there is a way of rooting my phone without having to be connected to the computer via the USB cable. I want to install a custom rom but is that even possible without having the ability to connect to your computer?
Thanks
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You can fix the USB port for a few bucks, i seen people say it cost $10, not really sure as i never came across one, but it should be out there on ebay.
You will be looking for a microUSB board
sgs064 said:
I am wondering if there is a way of rooting my phone without having to be connected to the computer via the USB cable.
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No.
sgs064 said:
I am wondering if there is a way of rooting my phone without having to be connected to the computer via the USB cable.
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efrant said:
No.
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I am in the same situation as sgs064. I have a Gnex that I need to root, but it will not connect to the PC with the USB cable (strangely, it does still charge via USB). I probably will just fix the microUSB port as Mach 3.2 suggested, but in the meantime it would be nice if there was a way to do it without USB. I realize that it probably is impossible, as efrant indicated, but if anyone has any ideas, I'd be willing to try em out. This is an extra Gnex, not my everyday phone, so im willing to mess around with it a lot more.
Thanks.
PeteCat said:
I am in the same situation as sgs064. I have a Gnex that I need to root, but it will not connect to the PC with the USB cable (strangely, it does still charge via USB). I probably will just fix the microUSB port as Mach 3.2 suggested, but in the meantime it would be nice if there was a way to do it without USB. I realize that it probably is impossible, as efrant indicated, but if anyone has any ideas, I'd be willing to try em out. This is an extra Gnex, not my everyday phone, so im willing to mess around with it a lot more.
Thanks.
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It's a driver issue of It still charges but nothing else, and as far as rooting without PC goes, I don't think you can
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Hey everyone,
I've had my One (M8) for two years now, and problems have begun to sprout up. First of all, some info about my phone:
CID: HTC__044 (Asia_WWE)
Fully S-OFF
Running rooted stock Sense 7.0 Marshmallow ROM
Now, I cannot charge my phone at all. Before you guys say 'change the charging cable', I've tried seven cables in all, with no avail, as well as three wall chargers and several portable chargers. I researched this issue, and it turns out that my USB port on the phone itself is screwed, and my phone is stuck in USb Host Mode (although I don't see the notification, but the Car app starts upon power on). I don't want to send in my phone for repair this late - I'm probably purchasing the HTC 10 to replace my M8, but I need a working phone for the next couple of weeks at least.
Be advised that I have tried all the 'hold xxxxx buttons for yyyyy amount of time and let the phone reboot', but all of it was pointless, seeing that this looks like a hardware issue. Now, I read in this topic that there was a kernel modification that allows the phone to draw power to charge despite it being in USB Host Mode. How do I go about performing this for the stock HTC Sense Android MM ROM?
Thanks in advance.
SRSR333 said:
Hey everyone,
I've had my One (M8) for two years now, and problems have begun to sprout up. First of all, some info about my phone:
CID: HTC__044 (Asia_WWE)
Fully S-OFF
Running rooted stock Sense 7.0 Marshmallow ROM
Now, I cannot charge my phone at all. Before you guys say 'change the charging cable', I've tried seven cables in all, with no avail, as well as three wall chargers and several portable chargers. I researched this issue, and it turns out that my USB port on the phone itself is screwed, and my phone is stuck in USb Host Mode (although I don't see the notification, but the Car app starts upon power on). I don't want to send in my phone for repair this late - I'm probably purchasing the HTC 10 to replace my M8, but I need a working phone for the next couple of weeks at least.
Be advised that I have tried all the 'hold xxxxx buttons for yyyyy amount of time and let the phone reboot', but all of it was pointless, seeing that this looks like a hardware issue. Now, I read in this topic that there was a kernel modification that allows the phone to draw power to charge despite it being in USB Host Mode. How do I go about performing this for the stock HTC Sense Android MM ROM?
Thanks in advance.
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Check your usb port for moisture
bombo_b said:
Check your usb port for moisture
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It's dry.... I have already done this, I was asking for a kernel mod, not to check my USB port for moisture.
I have two pieces of ZF2 ZE551ML at home. One is my and the other one belongs to my wife. My wife's phone had a broken mini USB port - the first 2 pins from the left were visible - the plastic had broken apart. Firstly, I did not relaise it could be the problem, luckily I managed to change the whole PCB including the broken USB port, however after this change the phone is not being detected by a PC, nor it is fast charging. As I have two phones at home, I checked performance with the other unit and unfortunately, the other one does quick charge and is detected by aPC, so it is not the cable, neither is it the missing software.
I bought another PCB and changed it as well, however still no joy. Does anyone have any brilliant idea how to fix it. I should also say that all other or most of the functions of the phone are working fine (at least those I managed to check: GPS, Wi-Fi, GSM+dual SIM, torch, bluetooth, and so on).
The only problem is that the phone loops on the SMMI Test #1 and is not going any further. I have also tried to detect phone by adb, still no joy. The phone is not rooted!
I have my personal suspects that it could be the faulty main board or a software bug. Any ideas how to fix it?
My phone is running LP 5.0, soft: LRX21V.WW-ASUS_Z00A-2.20.40.198_20160930_8756_user044030427_201501060109, kernel [email protected] #1 Fri Sept 30 15:31>23 CST 2016
Sdcard slot is working?
I would check the connections on both ends of the flex cable with the sim and sd slots on it.
I am having the same problems (because of the busted sd slot). I ordered a new flex cable. When it arrives (approx. 2 weeks) I'll know if that was the cause.
Yes, SD slot is working and both SIMs, so the phone itself works fine, only very long charging and is not detected by a PC.
Mattiii said:
I have two pieces of ZF2 ZE551ML at home. One is my and the other one belongs to my wife. My wife's phone had a broken mini USB port - the first 2 pins from the left were visible - the plastic had broken apart. Firstly, I did not relaise it could be the problem, luckily I managed to change the whole PCB including the broken USB port, however after this change the phone is not being detected by a PC, nor it is fast charging. As I have two phones at home, I checked performance with the other unit and unfortunately, the other one does quick charge and is detected by aPC, so it is not the cable, neither is it the missing software.
I bought another PCB and changed it as well, however still no joy. Does anyone have any brilliant idea how to fix it. I should also say that all other or most of the functions of the phone are working fine (at least those I managed to check: GPS, Wi-Fi, GSM+dual SIM, torch, bluetooth, and so on).
The only problem is that the phone loops on the SMMI Test #1 and is not going any further. I have also tried to detect phone by adb, still no joy. The phone is not rooted!
I have my personal suspects that it could be the faulty main board or a software bug. Any ideas how to fix it?
My phone is running LP 5.0, soft: LRX21V.WW-ASUS_Z00A-2.20.40.198_20160930_8756_user044030427_201501060109, kernel 3.10[email protected] #1 Fri Sept 30 15:31>23 CST 2016
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may be the pcb you changed is for different version. try replacing it with your other phone if you have the same model. post if works.
sukhwant717 said:
may be the pcb you changed is for different version. try replacing it with your other phone if you have the same model. post if works.
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Hi, I did changed both PCBs between phones. Firstly, I had the same problem on both phones, then I made better connections and the batteries started to warm up. Finally, the new one works with the other phone, the old one from the other phone still creates the problem. Probably, it is not the PCB then, or USB connection. It must be something else.
Anyone, any idea?
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Hi, I did changed both PCBs between phones. Firstly, I had the same problem on both phones, then I made better connections and the batteries started to warm up. Finally, the new one works with the other phone, the old one from the other phone still creates the problem. Probably, it is not the PCB then, or USB connection. It must be something else.
Anyone, any idea?
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try fashing raw firmware
on motherboard you can inspect or clean the connector where pcb connects. use magnifying glass to inspect connector
Ok, I actually would like to flash the raw firmware, however I need some guidance here, as the phone that has a problem, is not rooted, and it cannot be detected by any PC now, so I am stuck in the middle and do not know how to proceed...
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try fashing raw firmware
on motherboard you can inspect or clean the connector where pcb connects. use magnifying glass to inspect connector
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Ok, I actually would like to flash the raw firmware, however I need some guidance here, as the phone that has a problem, is not rooted, and it cannot be detected by any PC now, so I am stuck in the middle and do not know how to proceed...
and the connectors are clean
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Ok, I actually would like to flash the raw firmware, however I need some guidance here, as the phone that has a problem, is not rooted, and it cannot be detected by any PC now, so I am stuck in the middle and do not know how to proceed...
and the connectors are clean
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i am little confused here... you changed pcb on one mobile and fast charger do not works on that. you have other mobile which is working perfectly. both are same model.... if right!! do the following thing to find out...
Phone A:- changed PCB. no fast charge, not detected by pc.
Phone B:- working perfectly normal..
now we want to guess if pcb is faulty or there is issue with flex cable or any software related issue..
remove motherboard from phone A. and install it in Phone B.. if on Phone B. things works well then definitely its problem related to pcb.. if things don't works on phone B too. then it may be a firmware related problem..
raw cannot be installed without pc..... the thing you can ty is updating firmware from sd card via recovery mode.
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i am little confused here... you changed pcb on one mobile and fast charger do not works on that. you have other mobile which is working perfectly. both are same model.... if right!! do the following thing to find out...
Phone A:- changed PCB. no fast charge, not detected by pc.
Phone B:- working perfectly normal..
now we want to guess if pcb is faulty or there is issue with flex cable or any software related issue..
remove motherboard from phone A. and install it in Phone B.. if on Phone B. things works well then definitely its problem related to pcb.. if things don't works on phone B too. then it may be a firmware related problem..
raw cannot be installed without pc..... the thing you can ty is updating firmware from sd card via recovery mode.
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That is correct, I say it again - I have two phones, same model, same software, kernel, etc. One had a damaged mini USB port, so I purchased 2 PCBs which have mini USB port souldered onto them. I bought them twice, as I was not sure if the first one I got was the correct one. Now, after your first message I changed the PCBs between phones and the result is the same, phone A (which is ok) works with the replacement PCB, and the PCB from working phone still does not work with phone B (the one that has a problem).
As a second step I replaced motherboards between phones now, and the result is still the same, meaning the motherboard from phone B does not seem to work better while it is in phone A body. The symptoms I'm struggling with are: charging takes over 8-9 hours, so it is considerably extended charging (battery is original factory battery 3000 mAh), the phone does not fastcharge at all and it is not detected by any PC.
The phone is not roooted so, I'm afraid I cannot make any changes to firmware through recovery, as it needs to be connected by a cable to a PC, unless there is something else I can do about it, but how to get any further?
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That is correct, I say it again - I have two phones, same model, same software, kernel, etc. One had a damaged mini USB port, so I purchased 2 PCBs which have mini USB port souldered onto them. I bought them twice, as I was not sure if the first one I got was the correct one. Now, after your first message I changed the PCBs between phones and the result is the same, phone A (which is ok) works with the replacement PCB, and the PCB from working phone still does not work with phone B (the one that has a problem).
As a second step I replaced motherboards between phones now, and the result is still the same, meaning the motherboard from phone B does not seem to work better while it is in phone A body. The symptoms I'm struggling with are: charging takes over 8-9 hours, so it is considerably extended charging (battery is original factory battery 3000 mAh), the phone does not fastcharge at all and it is not detected by any PC.
The phone is not roooted so, I'm afraid I cannot make any changes to firmware through recovery, as it needs to be connected by a cable to a PC, unless there is something else I can do about it, but how to get any further?
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which firmware you are currently on? lolipop or MM? factory reset your device then apply latest lolipop update from sd card
sukhwant717 said:
which firmware you are currently on? lolipop or MM? factory reset your device then apply latest lolipop update from sd card
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I was on lolipop, updated to MM now, but still no joy, charges very slowly like before and when connected to any PC it says one of the recently connected devices is not working properly, so I'm stuck ... I cannot root or apply any ADB sideloads ...
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I was on lolipop, updated to MM now, but still no joy, charges very slowly like before and when connected to any PC it says one of the recently connected devices is not working properly, so I'm stuck ... I cannot root or apply any ADB sideloads ...
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Is your ext. sd being seen in file manager ?
Can you get into 6.0 recovery ?
If yes , you can now downgrade which will reset your fone , With a factory reset in the process , check my signature below.
Your fone not being seen maybe driver issue if other zens too are not being seen...but ..let's see what happens after downgrade.
After downgrade if still slow charge, reboot while connected to charger.
If same prob ..hardware !
sukhwant717 said:
which firmware you are currently on? lolipop or MM? factory reset your device then apply latest lolipop update from sd card
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timbernot said:
Is your ext. sd being seen in file manager ?
Can you get into 6.0 recovery ?
If yes , you can now downgrade which will reset your fone , With a factory reset in the process , check my signature below.
Your fone not being seen maybe driver issue if other zens too are not being seen...but ..let's see what happens after downgrade.
After downgrade if still slow charge, reboot while connected to charger.
If same prob ..hardware !
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Thanks, I was not so deeply checking all available options. SD downgrading worked well for me, however the problem still is in the phone. However, I discovered a few positive and negative signs, which tell me that there is something else - could be the connection - after upgrading to MM before the phone was restarted at least 3-4 times the screen was not going to sleep mode after a minute, it was coming back on and on and on again. After 3-4 restarts it behaved normally again. The same thing happened after downgrade to L.
Another positive discovery is that the SMMI test now works well and everything is ok now, before it got stuck on the 1st or 2nd test and was not going any further ....
One more spot, which was very hard to catch as it popped up for a 0,1 second but dissappeared then quickly so I had to record it with the other phone and play very slowly on the PC - it looks like the Asus cover window pops up and it says - move your finger around the circle to get quick access to your preferable apps and there is also a blue button: Do not show again . This is flashing now and then and I do not have Asus Cover, so the behaviour is quite odd to me.
I have a feeling that there might be something with connections, but really I do not know what else - I checked it 30 times and made sure everything was properly alligned and tight when I was changing the PCB with micro USB port.
By the way the other phone works well on PCs, so I must have all drivers installed, it is just the second phone that is half bricked... I'm wondering now if maybe flashing CM 12 or 13 will help, however as it is not rooted probably it will not work via SD card... or? Am I looking in the right direction?
Buddy , its hardware so software tweaks will be useless .
Buddy, we are on the same ****ing boat.
I tried to go back to 6.0,but i got my phone bricked and now i cant reverse it back because i need usb connection to the computer and simply it isnt recognized.
I suggest you to send the phone to the asus assistance centre or to buy a new usb port for your phone,as it is clearly damaged like mine.I need to do it too so if you want to wait me first so i can check if it works,ill maybe save you some money.
RxDave said:
Buddy, we are on the same ****ing boat.
I tried to go back to 6.0,but i got my phone bricked and now i cant reverse it back because i need usb connection to the computer and simply it isnt recognized.
I suggest you to send the phone to the asus assistance centre or to buy a new usb port for your phone,as it is clearly damaged like mine.I need to do it too so if you want to wait me first so i can check if it works,ill maybe save you some money.
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Well, my phone successfully reversed to Lolipop, and I changed the USB port, I talked to Asus authorised service centre and they said it will cost the price of the phone, so I just give up, as everything works, but not the phone with the computer via USB and not the quick charging. Asus centre said it is a motherboard failure, but I'm asking how is that possible if all other functions work well???
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Buddy , its hardware so software tweaks will be useless .
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Yes, I see your point, but I cannot imagine how is this possible, when all other things work well on the phone and the SMMI test shows all sensors working properly?
Mattiii said:
Yes, I see your point, but I cannot imagine how is this possible, when all other things work well on the phone and the SMMI test shows all sensors working properly?
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Ask yourself the same 2 questions again once more
Is your phone recognised by PC ?
Is fast charging working now ?
If answer is no after downgrade .
You know the answer
i changed mainboard and working
well, i have the same problem and i try the following possibility and all unsuccessful.
1. i tried 3 different pcb still no luck
2. i changed sim flex still no luck
3. i changed battery still no luck
4. i changed lcd and digitizer completely still no luck
5. i wiped cache from android recovery MM still no luck
6. i wiped data and factory reset from android recovery MM still no luck
7. i install same latest os (MM) for ze551ml from sd card still no luck
8. i use original ac adapter and cable and tried working different one for every step.
so i want to ask a questions. can it be ground connection somewhere on cases? or motherboard
i am tired but problem found. it is exactly motherboard problem. i bought used original mainboard and all is working.
Note: other mainboard using same android os version so it is not os failure.
I am using a Mi 10T Pro for the past 10 months and the experience has been good so far. I am on stock ROM( MIUI Global 12.5.1 Stable 12.5.1.0 RJDINXM).
Since last week, my phone no longer gets detected by Mac/PC/Linux and it does not detect any OTG as well. The phone is not getting detected in recovery mode and the fastboot mode by adb and fastboot. Also, there is no notification to select the connection mode when a USB cable is plugged in. There were no OTA updates before it stopped working.
When I searched online, I saw a few posts from xiaomi eu forums reporting the same issue but no one has a proper solution. I have tried setting the default USB mode in developer tools but no effect. Any solutions?
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I am using a Mi 10T Pro for the past 10 months and the experience has been good so far. I am on stock ROM( MIUI Global 12.5.1 Stable 12.5.1.0 RJDINXM).
Since last week, my phone no longer gets detected by Mac/PC/Linux and it does not detect any OTG as well. The phone is not getting detected in recovery mode and the fastboot mode by adb and fastboot. Also, there is no notification to select the connection mode when a USB cable is plugged in. There were no OTA updates before it stopped working.
When I searched online, I saw a few posts from xiaomi eu forums reporting the same issue but no one has a proper solution. I have tried setting the default USB mode in developer tools but no effect. Any solutions?
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Hi,
I also experience such problems from time to time. I connect the phone one time to pc and it's detected. Next time only charging - no mtp.
You can try other usb ports of your pc - preferebly usb 2.0. This works for me.
zaqm said:
Hi,
I also experience such problems from time to time. I connect the phone one time to pc and it's detected. Next time only charging - no mtp.
You can try other usb ports of your pc - preferebly usb 2.0. This works for me.
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Unfortunately, even on USB 2 ports, the phone is not getting detected. Charging works fine and reverse charging works. I suspect that this is more of a software issue due to the lack of USB connection notifications.
Update: Did a factory reset to make sure whether this was a software issue. Still not getting detected and no response when OTG devices are plugged in.
Actually, I ordered a cheap priced charging port for Mi 10T from Shopee. It is not a original Xiaomi product but an OEM I suppose. It has not arrived yet, but, as soon as I receive it, I will go to a technician and have my stock charging port replaced. Maybe around less than month from now I will get back here and post the result. Cause, this is my last resort in finding solution to this issue...
An update on this issue:
Approached the Xiaomi service center with this issue. They diagnosed that it is a harware issue and the mainboard needs to be replaced. Luckily, the phone is still in warranty and hence I don't have to spend any money on this. The main board price is around 24k INR.
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Update: Did a factory reset to make sure whether this was a software issue. Still not getting detected and no response when OTG devices are plugged in.
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Update: Approached the Xiaomi service center with this issue. They checked the issue and diagnosed that the issue was caused by a faulty mainboard. Now waiting for the mainboard to arrive. Since the phone was under warranty, the repair will be free of cost.
This problem is due to Mainboard (Motherboard) issue. Changing of Charging board won't help. Motherboard is not available in local repair shop in Ranchi Jharkhand so I will have to wait. In service Centre it costs 21 thousands rupees.
Let's see if I can get it cheaper in local market.
I think motherboard issue occurred after Miui 13 Update. Mi Sucks
I also have the same problem on a Windows 10 machine. I was ready to leave my 10T in the service center, but I tested the connection on my wife's laptop with Windows 7. The pop-up menu shows up on the phone when connected to the older OS. Check with different versions of Windows before visiting the service center.
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I also have the same problem on a Windows 10 machine. I was ready to leave my 10T in the service center, but I tested the connection on my wife's laptop with Windows 7. The pop-up menu shows up on the phone when connected to the older OS. Check with different versions of Windows before visiting the service center.
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Didn't work for me