Tilt Broken USB [Data] - Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General

My Tilt suddenly won't communicate over USB. It'll charge just fine (from both the wall charger and USB port on the computer).
This happens on two computers (XP & Vista) tested on 5 USB ports between the two and 3 different mini-USB cables (I know some devices used to be really picky about those).
Neither the phone nor Windows does anything to acknowledge they're connected. I've verified all the settings on both ends (ActiveSync USB connections are enabled, I've tried with USB advanced functionality both enabled and disabled, etc etc)
I've also hard-resetted. For what it's worth, I'm currently running L26 V9.
So ideally, is there some magical way to get my USB working?
If not...I need to get it in warranty returnable status. I can flash the original AT&T ROM using my microSD card, but I need some way of getting the original SPL back on there. Is there a way to JumpSPL using an SD card?
Any suggestions?

milas said:
My Tilt suddenly won't communicate over USB. It'll charge just fine (from both the wall charger and USB port on the computer).
This happens on two computers (XP & Vista) tested on 5 USB ports between the two and 3 different mini-USB cables (I know some devices used to be really picky about those).
Neither the phone nor Windows does anything to acknowledge they're connected. I've verified all the settings on both ends (ActiveSync USB connections are enabled, I've tried with USB advanced functionality both enabled and disabled, etc etc)
I've also hard-resetted. For what it's worth, I'm currently running L26 V9.
So ideally, is there some magical way to get my USB working?
If not...I need to get it in warranty returnable status. I can flash the original AT&T ROM using my microSD card, but I need some way of getting the original SPL back on there. Is there a way to JumpSPL using an SD card?
Any suggestions?
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Sounds like the USB port is bad...no magical fixes.
You're lucky you are still under warranty.
Just flash the original ROM, don't worry about the SPL version, they won't check it.

bengalih said:
Just flash the original ROM, don't worry about the SPL version, they won't check it.
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I mean...it's just pretty obvious because when you put it in bootloader mode it pops up and says "HardSPL" blah blah
Do they really just not even look?

same thing happened to me
Just today... I have posted thinking it was a bent pin but maybe it could be an update or something?
I was also wondering whether you can un supercid and change spls from a sd card.
All tilts are still within a year, right ?

yi3o8 said:
Just today... I have posted thinking it was a bent pin
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That's what I thought after reading the other USB port threads on the forum, but all my pins look okay.
yi3o8 said:
but maybe it could be an update or something?
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I would say so, but I only found out it wasn't working because I went to ActiveSync in preparation for an upgrade to L26 V10. It had been syncing on L26 V9 with no problems until it randomly stopped. Also note that it doesn't work in the bootloader.
yi3o8 said:
I was also wondering whether you can un supercid and change spls from a sd card.
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That's what I was hoping. However, for anyone else who finds this thread via search, I trudged through the entirety of the JumpSPL/HardSPL threads and there is currently no way to change SPLs without the use of USB on the Kaiser right now. It is apparently possible on the Hermes and older phones, which has caused some confusion.
yi3o8 said:
All tilts are still within a year, right ?
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Yup, they came out Sept/Oct 07. Guess I will go ahead and warranty exchange it.

one last thing...
Does anyone know if using the phone until the refurb comes is a good idea? They could easily see that it was used after you said it was broken. Also, I am assuming that to get a bad flash all you have to do is take your battery out while flashing. Can anyone confirm?

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no usb activity

First I want to say i really like this forum. It has al lot of info.
And I appoligize for my English, I'm from The Netherlands.
Now my question, ik recently(few days a go) bought a TytnII of a member of this forum (don't know his nick, doesn't matter) but when i came home I noticed that when I connected to my computer via USB, there was no activity at all.
I already tried to hard reset it to factory defaults, but with no luck.
Can any one help me out?
(I already tried to turn off the advanced at usb to pc connections, and also my active sync is okey because it does work for my qtek9100)
thanks very much.
Patrick
Priknr1 said:
First I want to say i really like this forum. It has al lot of info.
And I appoligize for my English, I'm from The Netherlands.
Now my question, ik recently(few days a go) bought a TytnII of a member of this forum (don't know his nick, doesn't matter) but when i came home I noticed that when I connected to my computer via USB, there was no activity at all.
I already tried to hard reset it to factory defaults, but with no luck.
Can any one help me out?
(I already tried to turn off the advanced at usb to pc connections, and also my active sync is okey because it does work for my qtek9100)
thanks very much.
Patrick
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When u plug it in, what does the led light(the one thet normaly blink green) do?
EDIT:there is a search function on this site. Try to look for "kaiser can not connect activesync" and try to read these threads.
This one looked similar, give it a try: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2204391
I already found that post, the problem is not just actuve sync, mycomputer does not respond at al, does not see a divice at the usb port or anything.
Priknr1 said:
I already found that post, the problem is not just actuve sync, mycomputer does not respond at al, does not see a divice at the usb port or anything.
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do u have a vista or xp? I remember some posts about problems with vista, unfortunately I cant remember where it was.
I have xp, I know about the problems with Vista , but that's not my problem :S
Is it possible to place a new image or something like that? If it is possible where do i find such an image and how do i install it? Is this possible from the SD card?
Priknr1 said:
I have xp, I know about the problems with Vista , but that's not my problem :S
Is it possible to place a new image or something like that? If it is possible where do i find such an image and how do i install it? Is this possible from the SD card?
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I really dont know what can cause this issue.
To find out about rom flashing, u better start here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=369282
when you got your new devcie did you install activsync from the new disc that came with it or did you assume activsync is all the same( as an owner of a htc univwersal i know activsync 4.1 will not operate the tytn 2 you have to use activsync 4.5 also what usb lead are you using try using a lead from a different device, those leads come with pretty much everything i have 6 and i only remember the tytn 2 one being an important one as i use the internet sharing a lot
Mikulec said:
I really dont know what can cause this issue.
To find out about rom flashing, u better start here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=369282
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But is there a chance that this solves my problem or isn't it worth the try?
you said that youd reset to factory settings, so the rom will be as good as itl get in its origional form.
so answer what usb lead you using, is it the one that was in the box with the phone
and
did you install the newer version of activsync from the disc that came from the new phones box
jayjay8585 said:
you said that youd reset to factory settings, so the rom will be as good as itl get in its origional form.
so answer what usb lead you using, is it the one that was in the box with the phone
and
did you install the newer version of activsync from the disc that came from the new phones box
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i downloaded the newest active sync (4.5) didn't work.
But why does windows xp not react at all when i plug it in? it should at least see new hardware added wright?
With lead you mean the usb-cable? (sorry ain't that good at english)
i think it's the original one, but offcourse because i can't say for sure because i didn't buy it in a store but second hand. He did give me the reciet an the original box and everything so i guess it's also the original cable.
Also i tried 4 diffirent ones.
well im afraid it looks more like a pc issue than a phone issue what os you got on your pc and give me all your specs, and please tell your windows is genuine
U can also try different cable, just to be sure its not the cable that is causing these problems.
maybe they sold you a device with a messed up usb port? maybe 1 of the 3 middle pins of the top set of pins when the device is face up is damaged..thats what happened to mine and you couldnt tell by looking at it...
pazookie said:
maybe they sold you a device with a messed up usb port? maybe 1 of the 3 middle pins of the top set of pins when the device is face up is damaged..thats what happened to mine and you couldnt tell by looking at it...
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Okey so that is pssible, well I believe it's only 6 months old, so I'll go to the store with it.
@ jayjay8585 and Mikulec
I appriciate your effort for helping out, but if you've read the posts, you would have read that i have an other pda that does work, so not a OS problem(and yes it's a legit OS ) and that i've used several different cables
Is there a way to test if it's just a broken usb ?
Laptop Doesn't See Tilt
I've got the same issue. Got mine second hand only about 2 weeks ago. I was told it was unlocked but it was not. Got the unlock code from AT&T. When I plug the usb cord into the laptop it charges but the computer doesn't recognize new hardware. Any help would be appreciated and what I find out I'll pass on.
Jgreer said:
I've got the same issue. Got mine second hand only about 2 weeks ago. I was told it was unlocked but it was not. Got the unlock code from AT&T. When I plug the usb cord into the laptop it charges but the computer doesn't recognize new hardware. Any help would be appreciated and what I find out I'll pass on.
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Mine probably has a mainboard roblem because an other firmware was put on, Icontacted HTC and it will be picked up for repairing
I sometimes have a simulair issue... with me it is because the USB connector plugs are slightly out of place (in the phone).
You can bend than back with a thin knife or someting. (dont put to much pressure)
I assume from reading the other posts, you DO have Activesync installed, and you did try a different USB cable?
If so, did you try another USB port on your computer?

pc and phone dont get along...

running duttys wm6.1 rom from april. all was working well, decided to sync my phone the other day and my computer didnt recognize it. nothing popped up or anything. was like i never plugged it in. it still charges though. also have some keyboard problems and was going to see if att/htc would replace my phone but i'm pretty confident they dont want anything to do with me since i have dutty's rom on there. was going to put the official att rom back on but this no usb thing kind of kills that idea. any ideas???
are you running XP ? and do you have the latest version active sync ? if yes, try a different USB plug/cord, & do other devices work on the port you are plugging into?
using vista with mobile device center. just reinstalled it. tried 2 usb cables. tried a buddies pc with vista and it didnt work. he has cingular 8525 and his works with same cable i was trying to use on his computer. not sure what's wrong...i can plug flash drive into the usb port and its golden.
There are some vista related issues, try read tese and see if they are of help, I am running XP so i will not be of much use
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=418516&highlight=vista+issues
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=385865&highlight=vista+issues
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=378477&highlight=vista+issues
not sure if it changes anything but i'm using x64 vista. dual boot x64 xp pro as well. tried it in both OS's and still nothing. tried the changing name in registry on phone and removing any partnerships on the pc. phone still charges fine but pc still doesn't recognize it's there. at this point i'm at a loss....
I occasionally get syncing issues with my Kaiser on Vista. Not sure what causes it - sometimes think it might by Orb running. Anyway my easiest fix has been to system restore to a point when it was working.
Another thing I have done is test on another OS. Looks like you have only tried it running on Vista so see if you can connect to an XP machine with ActiveSync on - you obviously can cancel the sync when the box pops up but least you can see that the process is still working and then if it does connect you can flash the old rom back on.
i'm dual booting on my computer and attempted to use activesync in xp and still no success. computer doesnt as much as flench when i plug in the phone. part of the connector works though b/c the "charging" light comes on so i dont know what's going on. it possible that usb connector on the phone is bad or you think its a pc issue?
My usb port failed, you can flash the stock ROM by SD card. att gave me no problem with warranty, but no word on whether or not a changed SPL will be charged the 450.
ive read some about flashing rom by sd card but no one really seems to "recommend" it. is it a pretty fail safe procedure like via usb or "not so much" ??
Make Sure You Flash Back Before Sending It In For Warranty.
yeah i figured as much. they get upset about changed spl or does anyone know if they check it? any pointers on flashing oem rom from sd card or should i just go read in the rom section? thanks !

Computer does not detect phone.

Hi there, I reset my Tilt to factory settings yesterday and now when I plug it into my computer it does not detect anything.
The phone does charge, so I know that the connection is there.
I've had this problem before but I can't remember what exactly it is that I did to fix it. I've searched the forum and I can't find anything helpful either.
Anyone know what I need to do to fix this?
Thanks!
jerryjohn said:
Hi there, I reset my Tilt to factory settings yesterday and now when I plug it into my computer it does not detect anything.
The phone does charge, so I know that the connection is there.
I've had this problem before but I can't remember what exactly it is that I did to fix it. I've searched the forum and I can't find anything helpful either.
Anyone know what I need to do to fix this?
Thanks!
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Go to settings> connections > usb to pc> and uncheck advanced network functionality or enable faster data sync, Whatever it says.
hello,
i've got the same problem, did what you said, but it doesn't work...
and i need the mobile device center connection to flash my tytn! ;-)
mdbq said:
hello,
i've got the same problem, did what you said, but it doesn't work...
and i need the mobile device center connection to flash my tytn! ;-)
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You should be able to flash using your micro SD.
ChumleyEX said:
You should be able to flash using your micro SD.
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............but unfortunately you need to initially flash Hardspl thru your PC, from then on everything can be done through the SD card.
details details..
Have you tried another cable?
hi, i got this problem tu. i plug in the usb cable, but nothing appeared on my computer.id doesnt say it detected anything (usually it says found new hardware). i tried with several usb cables.still the same. but the phone is charged with all those cables i tried.
Yeah tried it and still got nothing. I am so stuck on what it could be.
I've tried 3 different cables and still have nothing. It worked a couple days ago, but ever since I reformated my phone it stopped working.
I don't understand why my computer doesn't automatically detect it as it did in the past.
reformat it again?
/grasp at straws
My tilt is doing the same thing. 2 days ago I was updating it and when I connected it to the computer nothing happened. Yesterday I tried flashing a new rom, thinking it would wipe it clean and make it connect again, however, it did not work. I am at a loss. Any ideas?
did hard reset and still unable to detect my phone.i'm using G.DK. ROM
i still have the problem
i trized a lot of cables, but from now the computer even don't say that it an unknown plyg is, he simply doesnt detect it. i'm just able to charge my phone, that's it
and in fact i just wanna put the official french rom on it because it's in dutch, i'm bilingual but it's more pleasant to have my phone in my mother language!
tahnks all of you for your help!
denco7 said:
Go to settings> connections > usb to pc> and uncheck advanced network functionality or enable faster data sync, Whatever it says.
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Hmmm, this is starting to smell more than fishy with more and more complaints popping up... Just wiped out my laptop thinking it was an update that killed activesync; complete wipe and still no connection; every and any other type of usb cables connect flawlessly from camera, psp, ds, dsi, usb plug in all work no prob; yet kaiser refuses to sync even with new cables before and after activesync updates
Try a different PC if possible. Make sure Active Sync or Mobile Center is installed prior to plugging it in.
Another one
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Another one
I'll add to the pile. Exact same problem. ActiveSync doesn't work, but phone does charge. Various cables used, hard reset done. Haven't yet flashed a new ROM, though. I'm using an HTC official 6.1.
Last successful run of ActiveSync was May 8th. I used System Restore on my PC to pre-date May 8th. Still nothing.
Didn't make any major installations to either the PC (XP SP3) or the Tilt on or around that date. It just...stopped working.
All other functions seemed to work normally, except that I got an alert from QuickGPS that it hadn't been updated since that date. I was able to update that successfully.
Same problem on my fathers tytn II... probably HW prob. Will look into it...
igord said:
Same problem on my fathers tytn II... probably HW prob. Will look into it...
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Yep, it's definitely a hardware issue with the Kaisers usb port not fully connecting; I pushed the usb bar in a bit with the back end of the stylus and presto! Connected immediately
I'll also confirm success by the use of a little bit of brute force. Back end of stylus, a little manipulation, connect, and the "ba-DING!" sound in XP. Wish I'd done that before a hard reset...

[Q] Can't get ATT Tilt to sync

I've looked at any posts I could find regarding my problem and tried a few dozen things that were suggested and still can't get my Tilt to Sync. I downloaded ActiveSync 4.5 and got no results. Changed my USB settings, re-activated network connections and rebooted time after time with no results. ActiveSync does not detect my phone.
I'm using ATT Tilt with WM 6
CE OS 5.2.1622 build 18128.0.4.4
Rom Version 1.62.502.0
Radio version 1.27.14.09
I was going to update and/or try to flash the ROM (utter NEWB but want to learn), but not sure if I can do anything if unable to sync. Suggestions?
Thanks
S
And the biggest fix of them all is to try a new cable. When I used my tilt (I'm sure you read this while going through all of the posts) I went through at least 5 cables in a year and a half.
ChumleyEX said:
And the biggest fix of them all is to try a new cable. When I used my tilt (I'm sure you read this while going through all of the posts) I went through at least 5 cables in a year and a half.
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Thanks, I will definitely give that a try. I am now wondering if the mini USB jack is going bad on my phone. Maybe a new cable will help, but if not I'm guessing that would mean the need to replace the phone. I don't want to pay a repair bill on it.
S
stephenh2 said:
Thanks, I will definitely give that a try. I am now wondering if the mini USB jack is going bad on my phone. Maybe a new cable will help, but if not I'm guessing that would mean the need to replace the phone. I don't want to pay a repair bill on it.
S
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You can flash through sdcard though. Dunno if you have a card reader or a donor device to format the sdcard and place the rom in there.

[Q] Downgrading Bootloader, STUCK.

Hello all, I have an HTC HD7 TMOUS - UNLOCKED, working in Asia Subcontinent. I bought the phone and was stupid enough to update it to mango as soon as I got home. Now I'm stuck with 5.12 Bootloader. Okay, so I followed all the tutorials and then:-
1) Made a goldcard for one of my microsd cards. It's 1 GB so using EASEUS partition I built it down to 512mb on FAT32.
2) Extracted RUU_Signed, renamed it to SCHUIMG.nbh and copied it to card. Then patched my goldcard on it using Goldcardtool.
3) I made a USB Y cable myself as I didn't have one. I cut 2 Data Cables. One that I had to connect to my HD7 and the other that I had to connect to my HTC Evo 3D, This device I had to use as a card reader (USB Mass Storage) as I had no access to a female usb port. I joined the black and red wires of power and both data cables. I only joined the green wire with green and white with white of the two data cables.
4) I loaded my HD7 in USB host mode and then connected the other side of Y cable to Evo 3D. It began charging but didn't display the dialogue for USB Mass Storage. I switched the wires, and still the same thing happened. I booted my E3D into recovery, so that I can mount mass storage from there, clicked on mount, still nothing.
Nothing happens, it just keeps saying 'Enter USB Host Mode..'. I let the connection stay for 5+ mins before getting angry and taking it out. If anyone has any clue or idea or solution, please put it forward. I spent a great deal of time trying to unlock my phone and also writing this thread. Lol.
Thanks to anyone in advance who replies.
XDA Rocks.
Come onnnnn, 167 views and no replies?
Sent from my HTC EVO 3D X515m using XDA
Ah, seriously the support's much better over the Android section. :/
maybe try asking in this thread, here.
i haven't ever used Goldcard method, so can't comment further.
sh4d0w86 said:
maybe try asking in this thread, here.
i haven't ever used Goldcard method, so can't comment further.
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Thanks, I'm gonna try that too now. Just btw, my bootloader shows 'Serial' written down where it's supposed to show 'USB' as I saw in many pics. Does this mean something bad?
AliiYousuf said:
Thanks, I'm gonna try that too now. Just btw, my bootloader shows 'Serial' written down where it's supposed to show 'USB' as I saw in many pics. Does this mean something bad?
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that could mean a half brick. if it is, the method described by the tutorial, i believe, will unbrick Bootloader.
sh4d0w86 said:
that could mean a half brick. if it is, the method described by the tutorial, i believe, will unbrick Bootloader.
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How come its half-bricked? When I bought the phone it was barely used, I updated it to Mango myself and then used it. Never tried to unlock it or anything. And now that I tried, I noticed Serial already. can I have a link to types of bricks and solutions etc? Thanks a lot.
AliiYousuf said:
How come its half-bricked? When I bought the phone it was barely used, I updated it to Mango myself and then used it. Never tried to unlock it or anything. And now that I tried, I noticed Serial already. can I have a link to types of bricks and solutions etc? Thanks a lot.
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well, first...
does Serial change to USB when you connect your device to your computer via USB cable?
if it doesn't, it is half-bricked.
half brick: broken Bootloader, but a functional device
full brick: broken Bootloader and a nonfunctional device
no!!!
if the serial is not changing to USB...that means you dont have a driver on your pc.....and it is not being recognized by the pc....
Install the latest ActiveSync driver and it should work

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