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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Shuurei:
The device acts as if it is being charged.

Steps I have taken so far:

-uninstalled T-mo Samsung mobile drivers and reinstalled

-deleted (uninstalled) ALL recognized USB devices via USB deview

-tried to connect without Samsung drivers installed and all USB devices uninstalled

-tried to connect with Samsung drivers installed and all USB devices uninstalled

-tried to connect without Samsung drivers and other devices installed

-tried to connect using safe mode, both with drivers installed and not

---**these are both trying with the current one provided on Samsung's site (1.5.14.0) and with the one found here on XDA from 25apr2013 (1.5.23.0)

-tried to connect using different USB ports

-tried to connect using a different USB port on a different USB controller altogether

The kicker:

Device is recognized instantly... on my laptop.

This means:

-It is not the USB cable I am using (even though I have tried 3 different cables altogether regardless, including the one that came with the phone)

-It is not the device itself

Possible: Windows issue? Last time this happened was long ago when I had gotten a MyTouch 3G Slide. I eventually just reinstalled Windows since I had been meaning to then. I don't want to do it now though because I have too many things installed on here to start a fresh install... but I suppose if nothing else works, that's what I'll have to do.

Before that though, I would love to hear any other suggestions from anyone here.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] rjsmer:
Some time the fault cud be the cable itself... I had same issue months ago my original samsung UsB cables didn't worked... It olwyz show the msg UsB not recognized... Then I tried with a different UsB cable (i had a Nokia UsB cable) and it worked...

Try it...

Cheers!!!

Sent from battery killer Jellybean GT-I9100 :-\
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Shuurei:
As stated, I have tried to use two other USB cables aside from just the one that came in the package.

Since all cables work on the laptop, but not this computer, I have pretty much singled it out to be a windows or a driver issue. :\
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] scott14719:
What are the specs of your desktop and the specs of your laptop? You claim it is a windows issue so I assume your laptop (that recognizes the phone) is not windows? Do you have Kies on the PC? If so, try to uninstall it completely and then install the individual drivers. Also, maybe just try updating Kies. You wouldn't need to install it, just download to your PC should work. As far as that goes, does Kies recognize the phone when plugged in at all? Does ODIN recognize the phone when plugged in? Maybe some of this will help you to find out if it is a driver issue or not. Good luck.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Shuurei:
PC is i7 920, 12GB DDR3, Intel x58

Laptop is i5 2430M, 6GB DDR3, Sandy Bridge

Both are Win7 Pro, neither have Kies (I always just downloaded the drivers themselves) but I'm downloading it now to give it a try. As of now, nothing recognizes the phone on PC.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Shuurei:
Kies method didn't work either :(

I did "Troubleshoot connection error", which I guess reinstalled the driver, but it still didn't work.

Getting ready to dig out that Win7 Pro CD at this point... :\
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Raven322:
Samsung Kies isn't yet compatible with the sgh-m919. Samsung rep told me soon last night
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] SBERG117:
Have you unlocked developer options yet and checked usb debugging? That might be your problem....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Shuurei:
Enabling dev options and USB debugging was the first thing I did once I turned on the phone. Tried it both with and without, still not recognized either way. Still recognized on laptop.

I've also reinstalled windows altogether, since that fixed my issue last time around, but it's no good this time still. Clean install, formatted. No good. Previous steps from first post also taken, still no good. Tried the PDAnet method as well, no good.

At this point I am wondering if it might be an x58 issue, which would really suck, but it's the only thing I can think of given all the steps I have taken.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Deleted member 2653512:
Okay... so what's the trick on getting Windows 7 x64 to recognize this device in Download Mode?

I have enabled USB Debugging. Tried several different ports on my Maximus V Extreme motherboard. I have tried using the PDANet drivers. Nothing works.Windows will prompt me with the "Device Driver software was not successfully installed" message. Anyone know a trick?

EDIT: FIGURED IT OUT. The last Android device I owned was the Galaxy S2. Now, back then it was understood that one should avoid Kies like the plague. However, in this case, it solved my problem. It installed all necessary drivers and I was able to communicate with ODIN. Cheers.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Shuurei:
x58 issue

I might have pinpointed the issue!

I tried Kies again, uninstalled, reinstalled, updated. No go. I did Kies by air and got a connection! So It's gotta be something with the USB.

Although I thought it was weird, I think it might be an x58 issue, I decided to pursue that anyways.

I found out that USB issues are common with x58 (per this forum: http://www.evga.com/forums/tm.aspx?m=159610 ) and will be trying a fix located here: http://www.evga.com/forums/tm.aspx?m=442244&mpage=1

I'll report back once I try this out. Hopefully it fixes it.

If not, I just ordered another USB 3.0 controller (completely unrelated, it doesn't need to be USB 3.0, just a different controller altogether, but USB 3.0 is backwards compatible anyways. I just needed one for blackmagic) which was PCI-e x1 (still dependent on x58, so it wouldn't have mattered, check diagram on fix link), which I WAS going to install in my PCI-e x1 slot, but that would have not worked! Going to install in a PCI-e x16 and hope for the best.

I'll reply back once I test that out too.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Shuurei:
Confirmed x58 and S4/general USB connectivity issues

In case anyone was wondering or stumbles upon this later, I have a few updates.

I got the USB controller today and plugged it into the PCI-e x16 slot, plugged in the S4 and it worked completely fine.

I also contacted EVGA about the issue and will get an RMA, so perhaps it's just a faulty unit. However, this seems rather common (refer to previous linked threads) in x58 chips.

I imagine it has something to do with power distribution with the controller, which is why upping the ICH voltage fixes it for some people. The USB controller is powered via 4pin, not dependent on Southbridge. I guess the S4 has higher voltage(?) requirements for it to be recognized. It seems rather strange since my other devices are still recognized, but well, that's what I managed to come up with.

Cheers.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] RiverCity.45:
Here's my craziness.

USB connection was working yesterday. Today, it is not.

I have uninstalled/reinstalled the Samsung Windows drivers/Kies

I have even adjusted my southbridge voltage to 1.2V in my BIOS

Still, no joy.

Curiously, when I boot the phone into download/ODIN mode and connect it, ODIN recognizes the connection. Reboot back into normal mode, and no USB connection is recognized. It is not showing up in my Device Manager as an unrecognized device. It just doesn't know it is there (unless phone is in download mode).

:eek:

UPDATE: Solved. I had installed this ROM (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2261013). Reading back over the thread, it provided instructions for re-enabling the USB recognition of the phone. Had to re-enable the developer options and reset USB debugging. Makes sense now.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] neno007:
HI

I'm facing this issue today, I've tried two different laptops, both have Windows 7 x64 installed. I've tried every USB port on the two machines, I've tried with three different cables, I've downloaded and installed every USB driver there is. no use!

I'm out of options here and I can't think where to look further.

any help please?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] j626914269:
很想帮你啊 可是英文水平比较拙计
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] neno007:
ok so now I'm guessing it is not windows, I tried on another machine with Windows Vista and got the same error.

any thoughts, anyone?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] neno007:
Did a factory reset for the phone

no it works!

don't know why
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Bokomaru:
I just picked up this phone a couple days ago and last night tried to get the USB to work with no luck. I've tried everything I can think of. It does work in PTP mode but not MTP mode. I was able to use odin to on it though, so I was able to root it.

I've tried both in linux and on windows xp. I've never had an issue with any phone on linux and have installed/removed drivers numerous times on XP.

Tried 3 different cables, Factory reset with and without USB installed, tried pretty much everything I could find while googling similar problems (removing old registry entries, installed media player, etc)

I have adb installed on my linux box and even with debugging enabled I can't even get adb to connect to the phone.

Definitely something strange going on. Maybe I'll switch to cm10.1 to see if that makes a difference
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] awodzenski:
I cant get my computer (windows 7) to connect with the phone when the phone is on, and was hoping some one might have found a fix.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] bobolinko:
This might fix it...

Here's a link with a list of things to try what you may not have tried to fix your problems.

A small number of devices I have worked on have a weird thing, that the first time I plug the cable into the computer, it connects but won't show up on the screen. unplugging the USB cable from the machine for maybe 3 seconds, and reinserting makes the connection work... go figure! :>)

Aloha and Good Luck!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=32906335#post32906335
[Android Software Development] nkahoang:
Open source app development project: Permanent screen off for the Visual Impaired

Short summary

This is an app development project that turns off the Android screen permanently yet keeps the touchscreen and other features active and functional for the visual impaired.

Introduction & Goals of the project

There are many Android users who are blinded. And to them, they access the app mainly using TalkBack or other Screen Reader app. That also means that the screen is basically useless to them. They don't need to look at the screen yet they need to be able to use touchscreen.

This project is to create an app that will turn the screen completely off (100% off) yet let the user use the phone as normal.

Assuming that the blind takes more time than normal user to perform an action, it dramatically saves the device's battery.

The app must be easy to use and tailored to visual impaired user.

The app automatically runs with the device.

The app must be free and advertisement-free.

Background

I am the developer of the project and I recruit the interest of other developers / users as well. I am the developer of Screen Standby app, which this project is based on.

Device requirements

- Running Android 1.5 (Cupcake) or above

- (Optionally) Rooted for best battery-saving. The app works with non-root device though, only rooted device achieves complete dark

Instruction

1) Download the apk and Install the app

2) Run the app at least once

3) Select Enable app from menu

4) If the system asks for Superuser access, select always remember and allow

5) To disable, select "Disable app" from the menu and restart the device.

Screenshot

NOTE: Please read

1) Always use a screen reader (e.g TalkBack) with the app. In case you want to use your device without the screen

2) This app will permanently switch the device's screen off when it is active. To turns the screen back on, select "Disable app" or uninstall app completely and reboot

3) To uninstall from ADB, go to a shell and type: adb uninstall com.nkahoang.screenoffvisualimpair

Download

Currently the app can be downloaded from attachment section of this post. When it is stable enough, it will be ready to be released on Play Store for free download.

Source code can be downloaded in second post

If you know any Android user who is blinded, let them use the app and report. Any feedback is welcomed
[Android Software Development] nkahoang:
Source code of the app

App's source code can be downloaded from here

Disclaimer: Source code can be used only for non-commercial projects
[Android Software Development] Schlahbi:
Great idea. Good luck.
[Android Software Development] olokos:
As the guy above me said. G great idea which actually will help some people. But I don't think that many actually blind people are going to find this app unfortunately... You have to put it on Google play and name it in such way that blind people will find it

:)
[Android Software Development] phrequency86:
Hello,

While putting it on the Play store is a good idea, there are a few blind folks on XDA like myself who would be happy to give this app some testing beforehand.

Thanks for posting to the eyes-free list, and thanks for developing this app!
[Android Software Development] mrk2815:
correct this is also needs to be on the playstore as screen off or something easy that some of us can find more easily on the playstore . all of us blind people thank you for the app that hav found it but for those who cant can you please turn it into an APK installer or make it easy to install from playstore. as a lot of blind people don't know how to install zip files on android. if you can give me a quick tutorial I can explain to the eyes free list. I am a blind intermediate user of android. I do understand rooting, installing custom roms and gapps and installing apps for rooted devices but some of the rest on the eyes fre are a bit limited here so if you can give them an APK installable file it would be much easier to install rather then a zip package in which they have to figure out what to do with it.
[Android Software Development] nkahoang:
Hi,

I sure will put it on play store once it is stable. The app is currently in development.

The zip file is for the source code of the app. I attached the apk on the very first post:

http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1926833&d=1367394050

Regards
[Android Software Development] YOSEFE:
Well done OP.

You are a hero for undertaking this venture. I wish you more success.
[Android Software Development] HwyXingFrog:
I still might have a use for this in my Android devices that I'm using as Network Cameras using the IP Webcam app.

But I will have to test it out to see if it acts the way I need it to (I'm not at home yet, but I will try it.)

On Android 2.x I'm able to have a camera app run fine in the background or with the screen off, but on Android 4.0 and newer, the camera doesn't work completely if you turn off the screen or switch to a different app.

I'm wondering, will this app allow me to have the screen completely off (on a rooted device) but still have the camera use all the processor it needs for perfect Network Camera functionality?

Thanks.
[Android Software Development] nkahoang:
The camera will continue functioning normally. However, you may want to consider using my other app, Screen Standby # Root, also on XDA to achieve that. This app is tailored specifically to aid the blind in particular.
[Android Software Development] joeyman08:
nkahoang i dont know if you got my email i sent a while back but i was looking for a app like this but be able to close my tablet and plug a keyboard and a mouse into my dock and hook it up to my tv and use my tv as a monitor screens cracked and touchscreen capability are all down the drain, would be great if you could add this feature to this app so i could finally find a use for my tablet again and as always keep up the good work.:good::fingers-crossed:
[Android Software Development] InsightGoalie:
I have another use that I would like to ask for. Could you integrate Tasker support? I ride a motorcycle and have a bluetooth kit installed on my helmet. I leave my phone in my pocket or a glove box and therefore the screen is of no use to me. Yet if I ask Google Now to navigate somewhere, it opens navigation that keeps the screen on draining battery quickly. This really sucks as I don't have an outlet to plug into while riding. So, if I could setup a profile to activate this app while riding and disable it when I'm done, that could help me out a lot.
[Android Software Development] mrk2815:
hello I was wondering I there has been further development on this app.

Lots of blind users are wondering about eh app development.

Since ther is no info a bit oncerning .

I know tha you develop the screen root stand by primarly but can you also devot e some development ot he app for he blind as well.

thanks for your development efforts
[Android Software Development] pvdeejay:
Hello, Now I am using Shades app by the eyes free team at Google. That is an app published to the google play. However after reading the description in the first post I think this app might be capable of saving more of the battery juice. I have just installed it on my SGS2 running CM-10 however if this is already know I would like to ensure this is really more powerfull than the Shades app I was tallking about.

Thanks and greetings

Peter
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Toon10:
I can't get i working.

Edit: didn't see the thread above

Send from my xperia p
[Micromax A110] ashwani.rock2:
Wat is the density changer n how it is works in our phn. N wat is the importamce so plz!! Tell me whole about this
[Micromax A110] srini155:
Density Modder / changer is used to change the resolution

Hi,

Density Changer is used to change the screen resolution in your phone. You can change the size of icons dialer etc... Please see this post for how to change the resolution.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=765639
[Micromax A110] ashwani.rock2:
Thanks
[Micromax A110] ashwani.rock2:
Does not works on my rom bro???
[Micromax A110] sreenath_2094:
try installing busybox first and then try changing your density it will work...:good:
[Micromax A110] ashwani.rock2:
Thnx i ll try then talk 2 u
[Micromax A110] raghav_nk:
I changed dpi with this..

It works great and loved it. But one thing i noticed is, often, screen just turns on, as if a notification came..

So, is there any possibility that it harms the hardware?
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chicle_11:
Sometimes, when the battery has been completely depleted, it takes a real long while (24+ hours).

Your cable and charger seem to be Ok, so just plug it into the wall and check on it it tomorrow.

Post again if you keep having problems and we should be able to help you.

Good luck.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 4catalyst2cI:
Not sure it will help but but holding power,home and volume down button is reboot ,I've had to hold it for 15 to 17 seconds before....

Check here also : http://forums.webosnation.com/hp-touchpad/292681-help-new-touchpad-wont-turn.html
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MasterTRL:
When i got my touchpad it was deeply discharged. I had to let it charge for several hours before it did anything at all. However i used the weak Samsung charger, so there was at least that message "please use the original charger" on the screen. So maybe you just need to wait...

Good luck though

Cheers

Chris
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ManImCool:
To my joy, I woke up today with the screen on displaying a low battery charging icon. It's in the red though, but that's definitely progress. Is there a charging animation, or is it just a still icon? Mine has no animation and wanted to make sure mine didn't freeze.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 4catalyst2cI:
I wanna say there is no animation just the icon (its been a long time since I've seen it ) but it only needs around 10% to boot... Now that you see the icon try holding the power and home button for 15sec and see if it boots.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ManImCool:
I went and grabbed some food and upon returning I saw that my TP had completely turned itself on and was on some sort of setup screen, asking for me to select a language. I'm running through the setup now - two things. First, is it necessary to create a webOS account? Kinda like creating a google account for android? I intend on installing cyanogen10 on this, but wasn't sure if a weOS account was necessary. Or perhaps it's helpful. Second, the touch response is HORRIBLE right now doing the setup, takes multiple attempts to push an area, and with much more pressure than I would think is necessary. I'm assuming this is to low battery,. and it will improve as the battery returns to normal levels?
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 4catalyst2cI:
Not sure about the touch response issue but the low battery could be a possibility , as for the webos account i believe you only need to do that in order to use webos , i would do it anyways though .

Check here if you don't feel like making a webos acct: http://forums.webosnation.com/android-webos/318426-how-install-android-without-setting-up-webos.html
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ManImCool:
Yeah it was low battery. After a little more charging the touch response works fine now. Thanks! I was really stressing that I received a dead TP.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chicle_11:
There are several programs available in the play store that will turn your tablet off when the battery % reaches a certain level. I use Automatelt (thanks to sstar for the tip) set at 20 %.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 4catalyst2cI:
Good to hear ! Happy installing /flashing.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ManImCool:
Is 20% the general consensus around XDA where it shouldn't go any lower than? Are some people setting it higher? Lower?
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 4catalyst2cI:
I have mine at 9% . some prefer more battery left to feel safer i suppose , basically you don't want to let your tp battery drain completely because it might possibly brick
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Jake_boo:
Guys please help. I rooted my phone using zergRush method then I changed permissions in root explorer without mounting R/W then a force close loop appears. I turned off my phone and reboot but it got stuck on sony ericsson 1st boot screen. I tried flashing stock .42, .62 GB and ICS ftfs firmware in flashtool, update using SEUS, and repair in PCCompanion but still gets stuck on boot screen (my bootloader still locked). So I tried installing custom roms and kernel by unlocking my Bootloader like CM7, MIUI, Rayonium and it boots upto the lockscreen!! problem is my touchscreen wont respond.. then I found out in device info included in Xperia ultimate HD with Aroma that my board type is detected as LT15 Anzu or LT18 Ayame. So I Tried installing the one for ray in device selection but it also gets stuck on boot screen, then I tried installing the one for Arc it booted upto the lockscreen and touchscreen still not working :( phone is working ok (incoming call, sms, signal, live WP, except the touchscreen :crying: )

I also tried a full wipe in adb then flashed stock firmware again but still gets stuck on boot screen. I'm running out of options here:(

flashing stock ftf doesn't work but flashing custom roms and kernels work except the touchscreen. seems strange

any ideas? please help me out, thanks
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] nh1402:
click here to solve bricked ray, although your phone isn't bricked as such (no bootloop), it is pretty much useless without the touchscreen.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] metalrawk:
If above method doesn't works, flash stock ICS and then Stock GB. I managed to revive my xperia mini's touchscreen once after flashing an LWW ROM.