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[Q] Problems with Captivate + USB connection

Okay, I'm boggled at this problem. I'll provide all the details and maybe someone much more saavy than I can clear this up or provide a solution:
- Purchased new samsung captivate unlocked from amazon
- Phone is running stock 2.2 Froyo (I factory reset it once, from privacy options)
- Phone has no SIM card in yet.
Problem:
Phone does not connect to any computer or USB port by the provided USB cable
Troubleshooting:
- I have tried to connect the new phone using the provided cable and it only recharges. There is no sound or indication on the PC of detecting the phone. Only a beep on the phone indicating it is charging.
- I have tried every USB port (front and back) of 4 different PCs. 2 laptops, 2 desktops. Including trying USB ports with no other USB peripherals attached. (PCs were windows 7 64 bit PCs)
- The only success I have had - was when I tried it on a powered USB hub connected to a laptop, the computer detected a Samsung android device. It worked for 2-3 reconnect/ejects. Then was never able to repeat this success on any combination of USB hub + PC (laptop or desktop)
- I have tried a samsung stratosphere on the provided captivate USB cable, the Stratosphere usb cable and my Nook USB cable. It worked on all 3.
- The Captivate failed on all 3 (only charged, no USB to PC connection).
- I have tried debug mode on, debug mode off, mass storage mode, kies mode (with kies installed/uninstalled). Drivers installed, then uninstalled. Still only charges, the PC does not detect any device connected.
Conclusions:
- The USB port on the phone is faulty (then I would return it to amazon), this phone is 1 week old.
What I find odd is how it worked for 2-3 connections on a powered USB hub on one laptop.
- The 3 USB data cables I tried were all not "good enough" for the captivate but work fine for the stratosphere and for my nook. (Then I'd find a good enough cable)
- The phone currently does not have a SIM card. (not sure if that is somehow related).
I will probably return the phone at this rate, but would like to know if this is a common problem with Captivate with no common solution.
Side Question:
My ultimate goal through all this, is to root the phone so I can tether to it wirelessly. I obviously can't tether through USB since I am unable to make a data connection through the USB port.
If there is someway I can tether wirelessly without rooting the phone then I may be able to live without using a USB data cable.
Thanks for reading and any replies!

For ur connections issues, have u checked out this thread --- Captivate Connection Issues and Download Mode Help ??
But u may have a port problem... U can get USB Port repair done by a good trust worthy guy here... Samsung Captivate USB Port Repair
And as far as the wireless tethering, u can do it without being rooted, but it will cost u of course. That is, u will have to pay for the tethering plan.

Thanks for the reply. I was thinking along a similar route that the data pins on the USB port were no good.
Seeing that the phone is only 1 week old I will probably return it and either get a new one or different model.
You wouldn't happen to know if this is a common issue with the Captivate? so I should avoid it in the future?

^ Speakin from my experience and what I've read over the past year and a half or so, it is not a common problem.
The Captivate was a great phone in it's day. But these days u have a wide choice of other more up to date phones.
The SGS II is my main daily phone now and my Captivate is my work cell.
Don't get me wrong though, the Captivate is still a great phone.
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Help me with Samsung Galaxy Mini II

Hello.
Short story: my phone was a little wet and i have some issues with it, mostly i want to get a mass storage to get working. (cant root)
Basically at first the phone didn't even want to charge, when i connected it to the PC windows was giving me an error that the device cannot be recognized, and couldn't install the drivers. (i had Kies installed)
I dried it completely, now the phone turns on without any problem, when i connect it to the pc the phone is recognizing connection (i hear sound + the button backlights are firing up for a sec)
Homever, windows is not detecting any USB device at all, and in about phone/info it says the phone is connected to the AC instead of USB.
When i connect it with USB there is no dropdown in notification to choose from charging, storage etc.
There is also manual usb storage mounting under settings/communication/usb settings , when i'm trying to mount here it just says to connect the phone with usb cable (not detecting connection, homever the backlight + sound is here after connecting, and it's charging)
I tried connecting it with usb debugging on/off even tried to fiddle with in service menu (*#7284#) but nothing.
And since i cannot get the usb storage working basically i cannot flash anything or root it.
Also the USB cable is not a Samsung but an HTC one, could this be a problem? (people in different thread said those cables are the same so it shouldnt be a problem, same amperage, same stick etc.)
Even tried to install MountUSB Widget from market, but it doesn't work when im trying to start the app it's force closing, when i make widget on desktop and press it the phone just vibrate for 1 sec and nothing happens.
When i connect phone with Kies AIR and it works, i mean it shows the storage information, also recognize the phone model correctly, how much free space i have on internal and on SD card but i cannot click "show in explorer" it's greyed out.
Any experts out there could help me?

This soloiotion worls with me in Galaxy pop plus
Now uninstall kies and the drivers and reboot and your device should be plugged in
After you restart your PC u will install samsung kies and the drivers and the PC should recongize your mobile
Sent from my GalPop Plus GT-S5570I

[Q] USB charges off PC, but doesn't connect in mass storage mode

So this seems to be the same problem lot of people are facing and solving it by various means... Here is a list of things I have tried, but still not working -
1. connect to PC after selecting "connect to pc" in settings > more > usb connection
2. revert to stock rom and stock kernel using mobile odin and try to do (1)
3. restore nandroid from 2 months ago when it was working
4. cleaning with qtip (dry)
5. tried usb switcher app
6. tried newest jb 4.1.2 from eyebee's thread.
Any thing that I left out other than service center?

Usb Fix
I fixed two other Notes and a SII by this simple method:
Look into the microusb connector on your phone, and see if the pin in the middle is centered. If not, bend it straight (Carefully!).
Yes, I know it sounds stupid, but it seems people just slam the usb connector into the slot, bending it down... This causes the phone to charge but not to see the usb connection.
Hope this helps.

cadcat said:
I fixed two other Notes and a SII by this simple method:
Look into the microusb connector on your phone, and see if the pin in the middle is centered. If not, bend it straight (Carefully!).
Yes, I know it sounds stupid, but it seems people just slam the usb connector into the slot, bending it down... This causes the phone to charge but not to see the usb connection.
Hope this helps.
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Checked... Its straight, but its placed at 2/3rd towards bottom - Not bent, but is placement itself is at 2/3rds..
Tried to bend it towards top, didn't workout...
What next?

shrinath_m2 said:
Checked... Its straight, but its placed at 2/3rd towards bottom - Not bent, but is placement itself is at 2/3rds..
Tried to bend it towards top, didn't workout...
What next?
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By default its placed a bit down and forcefully bending it may damage the usb port and then you cant even charge it

Thankfully its still charging...
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda app-developers app

If you were rooted and have cwm,then go to cwm and select mount and storage<mount usb storage and connect it to your pc

[email protected]$3K#@R said:
If you were rooted and have cwm,then go to cwm and select mount and storage<mount usb storage and connect it to your pc
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Hmm.. Something new you taught me, but didn't work.. Am I supposed to go "into" that mount usb storage screen and connect after I am in that "if you leave this page, we'll unmount" screen or before entering that screen?
Edit -
Never mind, tried both, both failed to work. I assume if it was working, I would have heard a beep from my laptop at least.. It didn't find any new device in both cases.

try using new cable. or borrow your friend's cable see if its working. its the basic to check thing but many forgotten.

mistajoe83 said:
try using new cable. or borrow your friend's cable see if its working. its the basic to check thing but many forgotten.
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Tried in office today.. No cable works... Tried 3 cables, one aftermarket one, one is of note's, one from nokia 5800 xpress music...
Didn't workout. All charges. No storage

you installed stock rom.. but didnt work..... so then it is not the firmware
you tried diff cable....but didnt work.. so then it is not the cable.
so then it must be your phone..
can it connect to mtp?

this may sound funny but it worked for me. take out the battery and the sd card. leave it out for a couple minutes. then reboot

tool46x said:
this may sound funny but it worked for me. take out the battery and the sd card. leave it out for a couple minutes. then reboot
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Didn't work Left battery out for more than 2 minutes. Did you have to press power button when battery is out? Anything else at all?
mistajoe83 said:
you installed stock rom.. but didnt work..... so then it is not the firmware
you tried diff cable....but didnt work.. so then it is not the cable.
so then it must be your phone..
can it connect to mtp?
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No MTP, no Mass storage
Only charging or hanging it by the micro usb cable, thats all

try using PC odin to flash a new ICS / GB rom and test

What happens when you connect charger to the mains ? If you go to Settings > Battery does it say Charging (AC) or Charging (USB) ?
Ive been having similar issues, But i just thought it was my cable, So ive ordered a new one, Cant confirm yet as I havent received it !

nokiamodeln91 said:
try using PC odin to flash a new ICS / GB rom and test
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You serious? How do I connect to PC odin if usb is not detected? I can flash using mobile odin, I tried flashing Indian ICS - LR9, flashed Indian CSC, stock kernel too.. Nothing connects.
azzledazzle said:
What happens when you connect charger to the mains ? If you go to Settings > Battery does it say Charging (AC) or Charging (USB) ?
Ive been having similar issues, But i just thought it was my cable, So ive ordered a new one, Cant confirm yet as I havent received it !
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You might be on to something here - It says Charging (USB) even if connected to wall socket! Should it say (AC)?

shrinath_m2 said:
You serious? How do I connect to PC odin if usb is not detected? I can flash using mobile odin, I tried flashing Indian ICS - LR9, flashed Indian CSC, stock kernel too.. Nothing connects.
You might be on to something here - It says Charging (USB) even if connected to wall socket! Should it say (AC)?
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yes I am. even though the phone when normally booted won't be recognized by pc, but when in download mode, it usually does as I have had the same problem but that happens to me since I enabled the mass storage mode and then neither worked. mtp or mass storage.
when connected to charger, it shows ac and when connected to pc it shows usb

nokiamodeln91 said:
yes I am. even though the phone when normally booted won't be recognized by pc, but when in download mode, it usually does as I have had the same problem but that happens to me since I enabled the mass storage mode and then neither worked. mtp or mass storage.
when connected to charger, it shows ac and when connected to pc it shows usb
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Hmmm... seems like I am out of luck here. It goes into download mode, when connected to pc, no ding in pc or no yellow box in Odin...
And yeah, wall socket says charging from usb!
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Gave to samsung service center today. Dumb fellows, they replaced USB connector in device, (thats what they said) but still its not connecting to PC. They didn't even flash a firmware. Just replaced connector and gave it back

shrinath_m2
I have the same problem here with my n7000.
Its happened after flashing ics roms. N7000's have some kind of faulty chips which causes emmc brick bug. But the issue we're having is a USB Brick.
Flashed many kernels & roms etc. but still no signs of life :crying:
Different cables & pcs, no luck..
As we are able to use mobile odin only, i flashed stock GB and sent for warranty. I always avoided to trigger binary counter so it was easy for me.
However, results were disappointing. Technician guy said that usb port is working and there is connection between both devices but something blocks usb connection. There were some unremovable files which shouldnt be there and they couldnt delete it as the section was read only accessible.
ADB isnt functioning too..
I guess the only possible way is to find a tech guy capable of replacing emmc to solve the issue from source..
Please let me know if there are any updates from your side.

aqirul yosh
hey try software called StickMount Pro... worked for me

[Q] USB Data Transfer problem + Battery drain

Hi guys ! I am having bad luck with a C6903 phone.
First of all, my battery is losing 4-5% per hour in stand by mode, even though the phone is spending 99% of the time in deep sleep. I tried killing every app, I tried safe mode, formating the micro SD card, I did a factory reset. Nothing worked.
The second problem is that the USB data transfer is not working, so I can't root the phone, in order to see more detailed battery statistics, nor can I flash another Rom.
So I'm pretty stuck. Does anyone have any ideea about what could be wrong? Could these 2 problems be related? Could there be a broken IC that drains the battery and is also causing the USB data transfer failure? Or is it more likely that the battery is broken, and it has nothing to do with the USB problem?
I am ready to order some replacement parts, but I don't know what I should buy. Battery? USB port? Charger flex cable?
Please help!

Why is your data transfer not working? Activated debugging?
What process drains the most battery?
Sent from Xperia Z1

Yes, I activated USB debugging and I tried both USB connection modes: MTP and MSC. Moreover, when I connect the phone to the computer via USB, if I go to settings -> about phone -> status -> Battery status, it says "Charging (AC)". So it thinks it is connected to an AC socket, and not an USB port.
Something is wrong with the phone, but I don't know what. Either the micro USB port, or a chip. Is it possible that the PM8941 power management chip is faulty and it is causing both problems ? Is there any other chip that could be causing this problems ?
The process that drains the most battery is "Cell Standby". It takes usually 35-40%. But if I am using the phone for a couple of minutes, then the "Screen" process equals the "Cell standby" process. Which seems reasonable. The processes seem fine.

soblueu said:
Yes, I activated USB debugging and I tried both USB connection modes: MTP and MSC. Moreover, when I connect the phone to the computer via USB, if I go to settings -> about phone -> status -> Battery status, it says "Charging (AC)". So it thinks it is connected to an AC socket, and not an USB port-
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There is an Option where you can choose what you want when the phone is connected to USB, Charging Only, Media or Storage. If the option is on Charging then is normal to me it Charging only and it appear "Charging (AC).

eclyptos said:
There is an Option where you can choose what you want when the phone is connected to USB, Charging Only, Media or Storage. If the option is on Charging then is normal to me it Charging only and it appear "Charging (AC).
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Where is this option? I can't find it

Try another usb cable.

I did. I tried at least 4 different cables. It is a hardware problem. I'm sure of it.

soblueu said:
I did. I tried at least 4 different cables. It is a hardware problem. I'm sure of it.
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You might have a defective device. Just bring it in to the shop and have it checked

Try another PC, install correct drivers...
So much more to try before you send it back.
Also, when you say data transfer does not work, does that mean you cannot send data between pc and phone or the that the PC does not recognise the phone at all?

soblueu said:
Where is this option? I can't find it
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I get confused, sorry.

gregbradley said:
Try another PC, install correct drivers...
So much more to try before you send it back.
Also, when you say data transfer does not work, does that mean you cannot send data between PC and phone or the that the PC does not recognise the phone at all?
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Yes...I tried 3 different PCs. By data transfer, I mean that the PC doesn't recognize the phone, and the phone doesn't recognize the PC. And also when I go to device manager on the PC, there is no device that is marked as unknown or nothing. I installed PC Companion and it doesn't detect the phone either.
The thing is that it's a second hand phone so I can't send it back. I can fix it at a service, but they charge too much. I would rather buy a new phone than pay for fixing this one. The only option that I am considering is fixing it myself. But I am not sure which chip is faulty.

Note 5 USB Port Not Working Except for Slow Charging

I have researched the issue of my Note 5just being able to slow charge via USB, and not be able to do anything else. I have tried all the proposed solutions I found, but can not fix the issue. The things that I have noticed to not work are:
Fast Charge: Cable and USB charging is detected, but cannot fast charge. I have tried the same charger and cable on other S7 edge, and it able to Fast charge. Fast charging is enabled in the battery menu
Connect to PC: Whenever connected to any PC, the PC shows “USB Device Not Recognized." I have the latest version of Smart Switch and the latest drivers. I have tried multiple computers and windows 7, 8 and 10. I have also tried to connect to the PC when the phone is in Download and Recovery mode and get the same error.
Connect to any OTG peripheral: Nothing is detected by the Note 5. Same cable working on other device.
Connect to Gear VR: When connecting to Gear VR, it gives the chime, the black screen with the little x in the corner appears for a second and then it goes back to the home screen.
What I have tried to do to fix:
Different cables/chargers/USB ports
Checked if any of the 5 pins are broken in the cable
I have lifted the tongue of the charging port in the phone via tooth pick
Done a factory reset
Any insight on this issue would be appreciated.
Thanks

musab_bari said:
I have researched the issue of my Note 5just being able to slow charge via USB, and not be able to do anything else. I have tried all the proposed solutions I found, but can not fix the issue. The things that I have noticed to not work are:
Fast Charge: Cable and USB charging is detected, but cannot fast charge. I have tried the same charger and cable on other S7 edge, and it able to Fast charge. Fast charging is enabled in the battery menu
Connect to PC: Whenever connected to any PC, the PC shows “USB Device Not Recognized." I have the latest version of Smart Switch and the latest drivers. I have tried multiple computers and windows 7, 8 and 10. I have also tried to connect to the PC when the phone is in Download and Recovery mode and get the same error.
Connect to any OTG peripheral: Nothing is detected by the Note 5. Same cable working on other device.
Connect to Gear VR: When connecting to Gear VR, it gives the chime, the black screen with the little x in the corner appears for a second and then it goes back to the home screen.
What I have tried to do to fix:
Different cables/chargers/USB ports
Checked if any of the 5 pins are broken in the cable
I have lifted the tongue of the charging port in the phone via tooth pick
Done a factory reset
Any insight on this issue would be appreciated.
Thanks
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Have you tried different 2A charging bricks? A regular 1A charger would still take a long time to fully chargeNote5.
You could also be looking a bad USB-port or a faulty battery, both of which would be covered under warranty provided no large physical damage is evident on your device.

Thanks for the reply. I have tried the original Samsung charger, 2A, 1A, and 0.5A charging bricks, but the phone shows either Cable or USB charging.
About the faulty battery, will that cause the PC and other peripherals to not detect the phone?

musab_bari said:
I have researched the issue of my Note 5just being able to slow charge via USB, and not be able to do anything else. I have tried all the proposed solutions I found, but can not fix the issue. The things that I have noticed to not work are:
Fast Charge: Cable and USB charging is detected, but cannot fast charge. I have tried the same charger and cable on other S7 edge, and it able to Fast charge. Fast charging is enabled in the battery menu
Connect to PC: Whenever connected to any PC, the PC shows “USB Device Not Recognized." I have the latest version of Smart Switch and the latest drivers. I have tried multiple computers and windows 7, 8 and 10. I have also tried to connect to the PC when the phone is in Download and Recovery mode and get the same error.
Connect to any OTG peripheral: Nothing is detected by the Note 5. Same cable working on other device.
Connect to Gear VR: When connecting to Gear VR, it gives the chime, the black screen with the little x in the corner appears for a second and then it goes back to the home screen.
What I have tried to do to fix:
Different cables/chargers/USB ports
Checked if any of the 5 pins are broken in the cable
I have lifted the tongue of the charging port in the phone via tooth pick
Done a factory reset
Any insight on this issue would be appreciated.
Thanks
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Same happened to me two days ago. I restored an old backup, done a factory reset and restored my actual rom again and problem solved. Idk what the problem was related to. Try wiping cache again, maybe it helps.

mansillaluis said:
Same happened to me two days ago. I restored an old backup, done a factory reset and restored my actual rom again and problem solved. Idk what the problem was related to. Try wiping cache again, maybe it helps.
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I have done a wipe from TWRP, but the issue was not fixed. I can not change ROMs etc as I can not connect the Note 5 to the PC via USB cable, even in TWRP.
Was your phone just not Fast Charging, or it wasn't being recognized by the PC, etc.
Thanks

Actually y have the same problem, unfortunately I don't have root access.
Try the app called USB host check, maybe they can help you.
Is not possible to me because the PC don't detect the phone connection and obviously I can't make the root.

musab_bari said:
I have researched the issue of my Note 5just being able to slow charge via USB, and not be able to do anything else. I have tried all the proposed solutions I found, but can not fix the issue. The things that I have noticed to not work are:
Fast Charge: Cable and USB charging is detected, but cannot fast charge. I have tried the same charger and cable on other S7 edge, and it able to Fast charge. Fast charging is enabled in the battery menu
Connect to PC: Whenever connected to any PC, the PC shows “USB Device Not Recognized." I have the latest version of Smart Switch and the latest drivers. I have tried multiple computers and windows 7, 8 and 10. I have also tried to connect to the PC when the phone is in Download and Recovery mode and get the same error.
Connect to any OTG peripheral: Nothing is detected by the Note 5. Same cable working on other device.
Connect to Gear VR: When connecting to Gear VR, it gives the chime, the black screen with the little x in the corner appears for a second and then it goes back to the home screen.
What I have tried to do to fix:
Different cables/chargers/USB ports
Checked if any of the 5 pins are broken in the cable
I have lifted the tongue of the charging port in the phone via tooth pick
Done a factory reset
Any insight on this issue would be appreciated.
Thanks
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I have the same issue tried the same fixes. No luck. Have you found a solution please?

I ultimately had to change the motherboard. Changing the charging port did nothing.
However, I suspect it was a corrupted firmware. If you can somehow flash a latest stock firmware and check, that would be great.
In trying to fix the firmware I had corrupted Stock ROM. Since I could only use WiFi to transfer files via WiFi FTP type apps, and I didn't have a working ROM backup on my phone, after the Stock ROM was corrupted, I could not upload any new files to flash with TWRP so I had to change the motherboard.

musab_bari said:
I ultimately had to change the motherboard. Changing the charging port did nothing.
However, I suspect it was a corrupted firmware. If you can somehow flash a latest stock firmware and check, that would be great.
In trying to fix the firmware I had corrupted Stock ROM. Since I could only use WiFi to transfer files via WiFi FTP type apps, and I didn't have a working ROM backup on my phone, after the Stock ROM was corrupted, I could not upload any new files to flash with TWRP so I had to change the motherboard.
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Hi, i have the same issue as you, i'm currently thinking try to fix this by replacing the usb charging port circuit board, you think this should work or not??

lotharient said:
Hi, i have the same issue as you, i'm currently thinking try to fix this by replacing the usb charging port circuit board, you think this should work or not??
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If you see the "USB Device Not Recognized" message when you connect to the PC, then I think the charging port is fine. It is some issue with the firmware as phone is not able to provide the correct PID and VID to the peripheral devices to identify itself. The charging port and its circuit doesn't hold that info. If possible, try to flash a stock firmware from TWRP as ODIN will not work (I am not aware of the exact procedure). Just MAKE SURE you have make a backup of your current setup and leave it on the phone as if you have an unsuccessful flash, you will not be able to use ODIN or ADB as your cable will not work.

musab_bari said:
If you see the "USB Device Not Recognized" message when you connect to the PC, then I think the charging port is fine. It is some issue with the firmware as phone is not able to provide the correct PID and VID to the peripheral devices to identify itself. The charging port and its circuit doesn't hold that info. If possible, try to flash a stock firmware from TWRP as ODIN will not work (I am not aware of the exact procedure). Just MAKE SURE you have make a backup of your current setup and leave it on the phone as if you have an unsuccessful flash, you will not be able to use ODIN or ADB as your cable will not work.
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I've messed up, I've already clear the cache, Dalvik , Data and System without having backup Rom/firmware in my internal memory. I've try using OTG. Still no hope. Twrp won't regconized it. :crying:
If there no hope to solve this... I think ,I will sell my note5 for replacement parts , sadly.

lotharient said:
I've messed up, I've already clear the cache, Dalvik , Data and System without having backup Rom/firmware in my internal memory. I've try using OTG. Still no hope. Twrp won't regconized it. :crying:
If there no hope to solve this... I think ,I will sell my note5 for replacement parts , sadly.
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I got into the same problem. I then ordered a replacement motherboard from China and installed it. After that it is working flawlessly.

I'm in same predicament pc won't recognize phone and charging is extremely slow. Attempting to restore old twrp backup or flash older firmware. Crossing fingers

lotharient said:
I've messed up, I've already clear the cache, Dalvik , Data and System without having backup Rom/firmware in my internal memory. I've try using OTG. Still no hope. Twrp won't regconized it. :crying:
If there no hope to solve this... I think ,I will sell my note5 for replacement parts , sadly.
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Are you still interested in selling the phone?

Same problem but with 2 phones
My note 5 and my friends S6 edge were totally fine, but on our farm (which now i found that has a low voltage eccentricity at around 190 V), we put them on my charger (the original charger that came with the note 5) and both of our phones now have the same problem, they charge very slowly ( up to 6 hrs for a full charge) and are not detected by any pc using 3 cables that work with other phones normally, the charger itself is okay, and works well with other devices (at home of course, and fast charge works with other devices).
I have tried everything, restart, safe mode, delete cache, charge while its off.. with a number of chargers and cables, it does not make any difference.
If any one knows how to fix this, your help is appreciated.

Mine is a little different, My Note5 is not charging at all via USB but works fine with wireless charging. In short, even if i plugged it via PC or via charger, it does not charge anymore.
But I noticed something, when I am in TWRP recovery, my USB OTG drive is readable and when i am in download mode, Odin reconizes the Note5's COM port. I did a reflash of the stock ROM hoping this will do the trick. but it failed. still does not charge at all via USB.
Can anyone help me with this? Thanks in advance. all answers appreciated.

this seems like you have faulty usb port .