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[Q] PC not recognizing USB?

Anyone else having problems with your PC not recognizing the phone? Even after selecting mass storage in the usb settings, when i plug the phone in to the PC the little usb notification in the notification isn't showing up.

donwonlee said:
Anyone else having problems with your PC not recognizing the phone? Even after selecting mass storage in the usb settings, when i plug the phone in to the PC the little usb notification in the notification isn't showing up.
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Have you installed the Samsung drivers?

yeah i've tried installing the drivers. the phone isn't even putting the usb icon in the notification tray anymore. just starts charging and that's it. i go to usb settings/mass storage and nothing. any ideas?

I got that too, I just put the usb cable in another usb port on my computer and tadaaaa: problem fixed

I had this issue and read in a forum (not sure where wish I did to give credit) where u need to format your internal SD memory (the built in 16 gig SD) I did that and it started to work again.
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donwonlee said:
Anyone else having problems with your PC not recognizing the phone? Even after selecting mass storage in the usb settings, when i plug the phone in to the PC the little usb notification in the notification isn't showing up.
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How about Menu > settings > applications > usb settings > ask on connection.....

Palmetto_X said:
How about Menu > settings > applications > usb settings > ask on connection.....
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I had/have this problem sometimes too. choosing "ask on connection" usually works. I find that if you select anything other than "mass storage" then exit out, then go back in and choose mass storage, it works again.
Usually only have to do it once after a factory reset or on a new phone

I find my connection to be hit or miss. The pc picks up the drivers fine but doesn't mount the phone as a drive. Kies is a pain to get going too. I read on here that you need .net framework 4 and also no file names over 16 characters, and without kies I think you need to be in debug mode on application settings. I still need to try the short file names and see if it improve it but I never really hook up to a pc anyway, my father has win 7 and I have kies on his computer. I have linux mint 9 on my own so I rarely get to fitz with it on a windows machine.
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I'm having this problem, can't get usb debugging mode to turn off. It immediately turns on when I turn it off. It's as the just says, "yeah, you can uncheck it, but I'm gonna leave it on."

Captivate Headache

After I root my captivate I can't put anything else on the internal SD card because it won't show up on my computer(When I plug in the phone, it says usb connected, but nothing comes up in "My Computer" that it is connected) But if I do a factory reset, it will show up, but then it is not rooted...

Once it says USB connected bring down the notification bar and click on the USB alert and mount it to the PC then you will be able to copy things to your device.
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This could also be because USB debugging is still enabled from when you did one click root. Go to settings, Applications > Development > and uncheck USB debugging... then try it

I've disabled usb debugging and clicked on the usb connected notification, it just sends the notification bar to the top again, still not showing up

codyrapol said:
I've disabled usb debugging and clicked on the usb connected notification, it just sends the notification bar to the top again, still not showing up
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Once you click on the notification it should ask you if you want to mount it. that did not come up?

zelendel said:
Once you click on the notification it should ask you if you want to mount it. that did not come up?
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Yes sir, it came up now, I had it set to ask what to connect to, but as soon as i put it on mass storage it worked, thank you

You are very welcome. Case and thread closed

[Q] how to enter mass storage mode with PC seamlessly?

Hey guys, been trying to figure out how to connect my phone to my pc without having to have kies installed on every computer I access using the usb cable. After struggling for a while I figured out the problem was because I had usb debugging mode activated, and once I unchecked it abracadabra! I was able to access my memory card just like any regular flash disk. The only problem am experiencing now is that, even though I have usb debugging unchecked, every time I connect the usb cable it automatically becomes checked again. meaning I have to go through the long process of going to settings> applications> development, to uncheck it again. Why is this happening?
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kwoski said:
Hey guys, been trying to figure out how to connect my phone to my pc without having to have kies installed on every computer I access using the usb cable. After struggling for a while I figured out the problem was because I had usb debugging mode activated, and once I unchecked it abracadabra! I was able to access my memory card just like any regular flash disk. The only problem am experiencing now is that, even though I have usb debugging unchecked, every time I connect the usb cable it automatically becomes checked again. meaning I have to go through the long process of going to settings> applications> development, to uncheck it again. Why is this happening?
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Install these samsung drivers and you will be able to do so.
http://hotfile.com/dl/109276666/f22355e/SAMSUNG_USB.rar.html

Dont quite get the problem.
When I plug in the USB cable to the phone and PC, the phone's task bar shows a small icon at the top. I pull down the task bar (or what ever it is called - it is pull down), touch the info about USB, and up comes a dialog box about enabling USB storage. I touch OK, and there is a warning about not being able to use apps on the USB. I touch OK again, and I am now connected to the PC.
First time or so, I was asked to turn off USB debugging, and never had to do it again.

Then maybe its an issue with my phone, originating from the factory, coz everytime I connect I am forced to go find the usb debugging option from way deep in settings coz nothing appears in the drop down task bar until I uncheck it. I am now getting paranoid considering the first time I bought it and took it home I found out that the standard micro sd card I was issued with did not work and had to go back to the store and get a replacement card. Maybe I should have opted for a different phone too. "cockroach theory"
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Thanks for the drivers, but that was not the solution I was looking for exactly as that would mean I would have to install them on every computer I ever connect to, seeing as I prefer to double up my phone as a flash disk too coz its harder to loose and no pal would ever ask to use your phone to go borrow something (thats how flashdisks get lost) and I can also charge the phone when am copying new movies and songs, catch my drift.
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kwoski said:
Thanks for the drivers, but that was not the solution I was looking for exactly as that would mean I would have to install them on every computer I ever connect to, seeing as I prefer to double up my phone as a flash disk too coz its harder to loose and no pal would ever ask to use your phone to go borrow something (thats how flashdisks get lost) and I can also charge the phone when am copying new movies and songs, catch my drift.
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If i recall correctly this also happened to me when i bought the phone. But after i installed samsung kies or the drivers it got ok. But as you say, if you use many computers its not pratical. I mainly use this one so no problem for me.

kwoski said:
Then maybe its an issue with my phone, originating from the factory, coz everytime I connect I am forced to go find the usb debugging option from way deep in settings coz nothing appears in the drop down task bar until I uncheck it. I am now getting paranoid considering the first time I bought it and took it home I found out that the standard micro sd card I was issued with did not work and had to go back to the store and get a replacement card. Maybe I should have opted for a different phone too. "cockroach theory"
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When you use your phone as a flash drive, you can expect to use it as a normal flash drive - simply plug it in, and the PC recognises a USB mass storage device. There ought to be no need for any drivers. Even on windows PCs.
But, you will have to unmount the SD card from within the phone.
If you need to disable USB debugging mode each time, try disabling USB debugging without the USB cables plugged in The phone ought to remember it. The menu option is, IIRC, settings > USB and media.
Things are slightly different in 2.2.2 froyo, 2.4.5, 2.4.6 and the current 7.1 CM custom kernel I am using. So, I cannot exactly remember the menu option. But, it is not a driver issue.
BTW, I installed the samsung USB drivers for Kies and ODIN from the phone on a newly installed OS, and was on stock 2.2.2 Froyo then so I am very sure that this is not a USB drivers issue.

My phone just updated to 2.3.6 and every time I plug the USB cable in, debugging mode automatically activates, even though I have unchecked it without USB cable plugged or after it was plugged. When I try to enter mass storage mode I get prompted that some apps might not work while in this mode. I tap OK and the phone tries to connect but after a while reverts back to debugging. That would not be a problem if I was at my home computer as running keys unlock the mass storage mode adn I can use Total commander to load what I want, but when at work, I do not have admin right so I can not install driver. Until yesterday I was on Froyo 2.2.1 and mass storage was no issue...

lockdalf said:
My phone just updated to 2.3.6 and every time I plug the USB cable in, debugging mode automatically activates, even though I have unchecked it without USB cable plugged or after it was plugged. When I try to enter mass storage mode I get prompted that some apps might not work while in this mode. I tap OK and the phone tries to connect but after a while reverts back to debugging. That would not be a problem if I was at my home computer as running keys unlock the mass storage mode adn I can use Total commander to load what I want, but when at work, I do not have admin right so I can not install driver. Until yesterday I was on Froyo 2.2.1 and mass storage was no issue...
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I knew this is an old post, but i had to reply this.
I had the same situation. i also lost the USB Storage function after upgraded to 2.3.6 DXKT5.
so , now i unable to use TV or SetTopBox to play the files inside the S5830. too sad.
I wish i could revert back to FROYO v2.2.1 , yet , i unable to find a valid/working download link for Froyo 2.2.1 DXKC1 , so i had to stick with it now or later.
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hardware: Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830 @2011.02
original: Froyo v2.2.1 ( DXKC1 ,MM1)
odin to: GingerBread v2.3.6 (DXKT5,XSO)

[Q] Whenever I connect USB, it says "MTP initilization". How do I change this?

[Q] Whenever I connect USB, it says "MTP initilization". How do I change this?
I want to be able to mount the USB storage from my notification menu whenever I connect the phone, not have it connect to MTP. Is there a setting somewhere that I missed?

1. Go to "Settings" > "Wireless and network" > "USB utilities"
2. Press button, then connect cable to PC
Seems this has to be done every time.

leppo said:
1. Go to "Settings" > "Wireless and network" > "USB utilities"
2. Press button, then connect cable to PC
Seems this has to be done every time.
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Yes, this is how I have been doing it until now, but it is starting to get old. I was just hoping that someone else knew how to change it.

Did u guys try enabling usb debugging option in setting
menu/settings/applications/development/usb debuggin

drgopoos said:
Did u guys try enabling usb debugging option in setting
menu/settings/applications/development/usb debuggin
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This worked, thanks! I didn't think debugging would affect its connection type like that. I always assumed it was just for adb mostly.

yentlequible said:
This worked, thanks! I didn't think debugging would affect its connection type like that. I always assumed it was just for adb mostly.
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Enabling USB debugging didn't work for me. I had to disable USB debugging to enable USB connection if that makes sense.

Touchpad mass storage? How?

Hey,
when i connect my tablet to my computer via usb then the battery charge indicator can be seen but there is no popup with options like "mass storage"..
how can i connect my tablet to my computer and use it as a mass storage device?

machin E said:
Hey,
when i connect my tablet to my computer via usb then the battery charge indicator can be seen but there is no popup with options like "mass storage"..
how can i connect my tablet to my computer and use it as a mass storage device?
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Two ways depending on what youwant to access/ move.
1) In setting/ storage there are 3 dots in the top right hand corner tap them and it will say USB computer connection, tap again and if you haven't already done so put a tick in MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) this will allow to see and move only media files ie video, music and photos.
2) Boot into recovery, select storage and then mount USB, this will allow whatever you want. Remember to eject the USB from your computer BEFORE disconnecting.
Hope this helps.

sstar said:
Two ways depending on what youwant to access/ move.
1) In setting/ storage there are 3 dots in the top right hand corner tap them and it will say USB computer connection, tap again and if you haven't already done so put a tick in MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) this will allow to see and move only media files ie video, music and photos.
2) Boot into recovery, select storage and then mount USB, this will allow whatever you want. Remember to eject the USB from your computer BEFORE disconnecting.
Hope this helps.
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a okay thanks!
is there no chance to get the good old massstorage-option back? :/ Hate this MTP...

machin E said:
a okay thanks!
is there no chance to get the good old massstorage-option back? :/ Hate this MTP...
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Not that I know off, I assume it was a feature in CM 7, only started with CM9.

You could reboot to WebOS

There is an app called USB mass storage watcher That works reasonably.

sstar said:
There is an app called USB mass storage watcher That works reasonably.
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the strange thing is ... if usb is connected i cant click on anything, even the arrows during introduction are hard to hit ...

machin E said:
the strange thing is ... if usb is connected i cant click on anything, even the arrows during introduction are hard to hit ...
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I have only used it a couple of times in order to answer a similar question it seems to do the job but is a bit buggy.,there is an earlier version by the same developer , to be honest I am normally just transferring media files.
Anything else I back up to box as they have now increased the file size upload limit to 250mb which covers me for all my Roms etc.