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Hey guys,
For some reason, my Windows 7 32bit laptop is not recognizing the Galaxy tab at all when in download mode. I have installed kies (which incidentally also doesn't recognize the tab), and installed the individual drivers, but cannot get my computer to even see the Tab.
When the Tab is in normal mode (debugging turned off), I can mount the Tab as a drive and it has no problems.
Has anybody else run into this issue? The Tab is not showing up in the device manager at all. I do have root, and my end desire is to connect with Heimdall, and continue to get the error message "Failed to detect compatible device."
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Seth
Download and install drivers for your tab. Samsung website should have them, if not they shouldn't be too hard to find.
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Hi,
Already tried that. Kies doesn't recognize the device at all (with USB debugging active and not active both), and the Device Manager doesn't show anything either. When I plug the tab in, it recognizes that it is connected, but mounting the SD card as a drive doesn't do anything either.
The worst part about it is that I'm not sure that I can even revert to stock without being able to get Heimdall working. I've searched a ton, and it seems to be the key to just about everything. Any other ideas?
Seth
have you tried to install the drivers that come with Heimdall? I've had to force install those a couple times to get my Tab recognized in download mode.
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pvtjoker42,
Can you explain a little about what you mean? I am running Heimdall 1.1.1 have done the following:
1. Browse from the main folder to the "Drivers" folder and run zadig as an Administrator.
2. Click on "Options" and select "List all devices"
3. Click on the dropdown menu and search for anything that might be related to Samsung Galaxy Tab or Android of which there are none.
Is there a different way to force the install of the Heimdall drivers that I'm unaware of?
Thanks for your help,
Seth
when you drop down the list of devices what all is listed? I've had it show up as just a serial device before, with no mention of samsung/tab/galaxy etc..
Devices
Cisco VT Camera II (Interface 0)
Cisco Microphone (VT Camera II) (Interface 2)
USB Receiver (Interface 0)
USB Receiver (Interface 1)
USB-Serial Controller D
Fingerprint Sensor
Optical Drive Controller
TOSHIBA Web Camera (Interface 0)
USB Multimedia Audio Device (Interface 0)
USB Multimedia Audio Device (Interface 3)
Those same entries can be found in Device Manager>Universal Serial Bus controllers even on first boot if the Tab is not connected. Even after connecting the Tab, this list does not change.
Thanks again for your help!
Seth
have you tried uninstalling everything related to the tab? Kies, the specific drivers etc, then trying the Heimdall drivers?
So all the devices listed above are there when the Tab isn't even plugged in? Odd.. I would have suggested trying it for the USB-Serial Controller D, but if it's there without the Tab plugged in it sound like a different system device.
Don't suppose you have access to a different pc to try it on? see if it even notices the Tab being plugged in and tries to install drivers..
Yeah, I have other computers to try. Tried plugging it in yesterday to a different computer (same brand and model) with no change. Computer didn't recognize the device at all and/or try to install drivers.
Usually when an unknown device is plugged into a computer, the computer registers that it's there - the Device Manager shows an "Unknown Device" somewhere in the list, but this isn't the case with this device. Not sure what happened, but it appears as though I goofed up the USB somehow in the rooting process or the port itself went bad.
I'll try other computers and write back.
Thanks again,
Seth
I've tried three different computers with the same outcome. They do not register the device at all, and I cannot mount the SD card to the computer. I'm definitely at a bit of a loss at this point. Without USB, I'm not sure how else to make this happen. Ideas?
Seth
Just to double check with hemidall ur opening the drivers folder and running zadig.exe in there going to options>list all devices
Yes, that is correct. I'm opening the Heimdall 1.1.1 folder, opening the drivers folder, and running zadig. Nothing pops up at all and nothing shows up in the device manager.
I cannot mount the SD card to my computer, but the Tab recognizes it when I plug it into the computer's USB port. That's as far as I can get, however, as the computer does not see the Tab at all.
Have you tried 'fix permisions' in recovery mode - usually under the advanced option?
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There is no "Fix permissions" in this recovery mode. Tried to fix permissions from cwr (which only went through 2 lines), but it doesn't seem to make any difference. Still force closes Gallery when I try to mount the SD card. Also force closes gallery when I try to open gallery.
This is very strange. It continues to tell me that there is an update available. I might go ahead and take it to see if it takes me back to stock. I would be okay with this as long as I had USB connectivity again and could root.
Any other thoughts?
Seth
P.S. Tried to take the update, but it gets about 1/3 of the way through the install and fails.
Any other ideas on how to flash without Heimdall?
Seth, what about trying Odin3 and its drivers?
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I'll look around and find Odin3 and give it a shot. I'm concerned that because my computer doesn't recognize it as a connected USB device, that no program will see it either. That said, it's worth the shot and I appreciate the suggestion.
Do you know whether I can use the same files for Odin that I would use with Heimdall? Do they need to be packaged differently?
Thanks in advance,
Seth
If you have GSM based tab you can try flashing Team Overcome's Kratos ROM (I had no issues with download mode following their excellent ROM flashing instruction here http://p1000.teamovercome.net/?page_id=64 ) which involves download mode + using Odin, which displayed that it's connected to a tab through a serial port emulation. At least you can confirm if your tab's download mode is working. I'm using Win 7 Home Premium 64 btw.
I downloaded Odin 3, but without knowing if I am able to flash a package designed for Heimdall, I'm not sure what Odin 3 would tell me. Thoughts? Can I use Odin3 to transfer one of the Heimdall-specific ROMs to the Tab?
I had this same problem some weeks back. I had to use the drivers that came with Heimdall, and most importantly, in order to get it to recognize in download mode, I had to install them while in download mode and plugged in.
Hi, I am hoping that someone can help me before I throw my phone out the window. I'm currently trying to enable 3G/4G speeds on my phone for T-Mobile and have gotten to connecting the device to my computer.
For some reason, when I press volume up and plug the phone in (without the battery and sim card), I get "LG Mobile USB Modem" in device manager. When I try navigating to the appropriate drivers and installing them (C:\Program Files (x86)\LG Electronics\LG Android Driver), my computer tells me that Windows was unable to install the drivers. What gives?
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Hi, I am hoping that someone can help me before I throw my phone out the window. I'm currently trying to enable 3G/4G speeds on my phone for T-Mobile and have gotten to connecting the device to my computer
For some reason, when I press volume up and plug the phone in (without the battery and sim card), I get "LG Mobile USB Modem" in device manager. When I try navigating to the appropriate drivers and installing them (C:\Program Files (x86)\LG Electronics\LG Android Driver), my computer tells me that Windows was unable to install the drivers. What gives?
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Try putting the battery back in immediately after the vibrate
Or go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22417769
download the LG flash tool step 3 I belelieve and follow the steps to installing the drivers
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So I downloaded and installed the Motorola drivers from there website... Motorola Device Manager
Unfortunately when I plug in the D3 to my computer and windows goes to install the appropriate drivers, the USB mass storage install fails. The other two, can't recall the names right now, are successful. I have tried while with and without enabling mass storage on the device
Any tricks to get it to stick? The D3 isn't showing up in windows device manager except for as a adb composition device
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I've tried with and without USB debugging as well, with the phone in all of the optional modes. Several drivers install just fine except MTP USB device. Phones storage will not display nor will the memory card
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you could try just installing the drivers, links in my list
sd_shadow's list of links for Droid FAQs, SBF, Rooting, ROMs.... https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Goawxdx_UBF4Y8lqzHYWf8Ha3yUcRK4faq0UWIlXLWA/edit
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I'd much prefer to have the drivers without the Motorola software.
I will give it a go when I return home and can get the gf to let me try again
Thanks for the link
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I went through your links and saw that you have Motorola_end_user_something drivers version 5.4.
I tried the 64 bit variant from the zip because I have a 64bit windows 7 laptop. Installs all drivers except the mtp USB mass storage
Thanks for the link, however, I saw a video someone showed using the "latest" being version 5.5
I can't find em for the life of me, any further assistance is greatly appreciated
I can't run motofail successfully following directions to the letter and watching a video.
I'm no noon to android, just Motorola devices and its being a pain in the arse!
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I rebooted computer and phone and came back and all is good in the android world again. thanks for the file and the help!
great, rebooting is often a forgotten step
Same issue- but Nothing works!
sd_shadow said:
you could try just installing the drivers, links in my list
sd_shadow's list of links for Droid FAQs, SBF, Rooting, ROMs....
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Hi, SD_Shadow!
I have the same problem. I have been looking everywhere on this site's forums for a solution, and I tried every single technique from your "Installing Drivers and Drivers Errors" section that you suggested. My computer (Windows Vista) will not connect with my Droid 3 (2.3.4).
When I plug in my Droid 3 with the USB, the only way anything will pop up on my cpu, is when I go into DLNA & choose "Share Media".
-Then a window will pop up stating "Found New Hardware" "Windows needs to install driver software for your Motorola Phone".
-I click on "Locate and install driver software (recommended)".
-Then it shows "Driver Software Installation" "Installing Device Driver Software" for a few seconds & another window pops up:
-"Found New Hardware- Motorola Phone" "Insert the disc that came with your Motorola Phone"
-I am forced to choose the option "I don't have the disc. Show me other options"
-Which leads me to the next window that says "Windows couldn't find the driver for your device" & offers two options to click:
-"Check for a Solution" and "Browse my computer for driver software (advanced)"
1. I have already went through both of these options and still no luck.
2. I have tried all your recommended techniques in your Sd_shadow's list of links for Droid FAQs, SBF, Rooting, ROMs.... (P.S. when I had attempted the last option in the "Installing Drivers and Drivers Errors" section with the .rar file, I extracted the file using 7zip, which I already had on my cpu)
3. I have tried uninstalling & reinstalling the Motorola Device Manager (all it does is search for a new update & nothing else)
4. I have also tried rebooting my computer which has not helped this situation either
If there is anything any of you OP's can come up with for me, I'd greatly appreciate it! I tried to include as much detail as possible on here so hopefully it will make it easier to find a solution. My intentions once my phone is connected to my cpu like it should be, is to root my phone using Motofail. As you can see, I cannot accomplish the root until my cpu recognizes my device! :crying:
try
connect droid 3 to pc, open device manager (start>control panel>Hardware and sound)
find the droid 3 select uninstall and check delete the driver for this device
disconnect droid 3, then reconnect, then use the Browse my computer for driver software option
find the moto diver folder should have placed it in C:\Program Files\Common Files\Motorola Shared\Mobile Drivers
Still no luck!
sd_shadow said:
try
connect droid 3 to pc, open device manager (start>control panel>Hardware and sound)
find the droid 3 select uninstall and check delete the driver for this device
disconnect droid 3, then reconnect, then use the Browse my computer for driver software option
find the moto diver folder should have placed it in C:\Program Files\Common Files\Motorola Shared\Mobile Drivers
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Hello!
Thanks for getting back with me. I did exactly what you suggested, & still nothing.
After clicking "Browse my computer for driver software (advanced)"
The next window stated "Windows was unable to install your Motorola Phone"
Also, the first time, when I posted on here & said I tried both of the options:
"Check for a Solution" and "Browse my computer for driver software (advanced)"
When I chose the 2nd option, I had already chosen C:\Program Files\Common Files\Motorola Shared\Mobile Drivers but this was my result that time too. I went ahead with the process in your response, but I got the same result.
Any other ideas?
Thanks again!
how is the droid 3 listed in device manager?
sd_shadow said:
how is the droid 3 listed in device manager?
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When going through "Device Manager":
Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Device Manager
My device is listed as "Motorola Phone"
What seems weird to me, though, is when going through "Connect to":
Start>Connect to>View Network Computers and Devices
My device is listed as "Droid 3"
This may be irrelevant, or it may be helpful, but since I had noticed the difference, I thought I'd mention it.
on the phone's top bar/notification bar, it should have a usb icon
if you pull the top bar down should see 4 options
pc mode
windows media sync
usb mass storage
charge only
which one is selected?
sd_shadow said:
on the phone's top bar/notification bar, it should have a usb icon
if you pull the top bar down should see 4 options
pc mode
windows media sync
usb mass storage
charge only
which one is selected?
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I had someone that looked for this option, & they couldn't find it. The only way we could get anything to pop up on the cpu when plugging in my phone with the USB, was when I turned on "Share Media" in the DLNA.
When I just simply plug my phone into the cpu with the USB, it only charges & does not give any options otherwise. Nothing pops up on my phone or the cpu when doing this. It would've been so simple if my phone gave the options you listed!
Jamie840 said:
I had someone that looked for this option, & they couldn't find it. The only way we could get anything to pop up on the cpu when plugging in my phone with the USB, was when I turned on "Share Media" in the DLNA.
When I just simply plug my phone into the cpu with the USB, it only charges & does not give any options otherwise. Nothing pops up on my phone or the cpu when doing this. It would've been so simple if my phone gave the options you listed!
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even if drivers are not installed, phone should show a usb connection.
Is Share Media" in the DLNA. still on? if so turn off
and delete Droid 3 device driver in device manager
other things to try
different usb port rear ports are often better than front
different usb data cable
different pc
sd_shadow said:
even if drivers are not installed, phone should show a usb connection.
Is Share Media" in the DLNA. still on? if so turn off
and delete Droid 3 device driver in device manager
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I know, it's strange. Like I said, it only shows that it's charging when connected to the cpu with the USB. It does not show anything like you had described during USB connection.
I turned off "Share Media" in the DLNA & deleted Droid 3 in Device Manager, before, when you had suggested:
sd_shadow said:
try
connect droid 3 to pc, open device manager (start>control panel>Hardware and sound)
find the droid 3 select uninstall and check delete the driver for this device
disconnect droid 3, then reconnect, then use the Browse my computer for driver software option
find the moto diver folder should have placed it in C:\Program Files\Common Files\Motorola Shared\Mobile Drivers
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& to the second half of your response...
sd_shadow said:
other things to try
different usb port rear ports are often better than front
different usb data cable
different pc
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I was using the USB ports in the front, so I will try the ones in the back.
If this doesn't work, I will then see if I have another USB cable, and try that.
If those don't work, I will see if I can use someone else's cpu.
Also, I'll let you know how it goes- just in case anyone ever has the same issue- since these forums have been so helpful to me with different things. Thanks again for your time!
ok copied moto drivers from my Vista laptop, and uploaded to http://d-h.st/6VJ
same directions as before
download<unzip to C:\Program Files\Common Files\Motorola Shared\Mobile Drivers
open device manager>select droid 3>update driver
Browse my computer>browse Computer>local disc C>program files>\Common Files\Motorola Shared\Mobile Drivers\Drivers
but if phone is not showing usb connection, don't think it will work.
probably should delete old C:\Program Files\Common Files\Motorola Shared\Mobile Drivers\Drivers folder, before moving new files
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not sure what happened, but the first copy of moto drivers for Vista was incomplete
reuploaded http://d-h.st/6VJ
ok i tryied to use all in one tool and i want to flash to ics to my thrill but as far as i got is on the tool it goes to stage 2 but waiting for device stays there even after i do place to battery in it.. it acts all over again as if it cant find the driver for cosmo i think that is what it is called....but im running windows 7
When it says waiting on device try pulling out the usb and then plug it right back in. I use to have to do that, but if that doesn't work then it may be a driver issue.
Maybe start the tool and when it says waiting for omap4430 device, hold down vol+ and plug in your phone but don't let go of vol+. Pop in battery like normal and it should boot you into download mode. See if that helps get your LG Cosmo driver to install, though it should install as LGE CDMA USB SERIAL PORT. if that doesn't happen, as a last resort uninstall all LG mobile drivers, reboot cpu, download the files from step 1 and step 5 of this post---> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39269819 (bag of goodies and wkparks 1.21) Turn off your anti virus and windows defender before doing anything. Once thats done unzip the two files mentioned above. Run the omap flash installer and re install both Sets of LG mobile drivers in the bag of goodies package (second set will pop up a warning for unsigned drivers a few times; hit YES do it anyways, and then re install omap by directing the driver update to the windows drivers folder in the wkparks bootloader1.21 tool. Hopefully this helps.
Here is a much better explaination from drastic00's tutorial. Follow these steps to the T and you should be flashing in no time
" A) Uninstall any LG Drivers:
a1) Open Programs and Features through Control Panel
a2)Find any drivers called "LG United Mobile Driver." Right click and select Uninstall, let it work.
a3)Reboot your pc!
B) Be sure you disabled antivirus/Windows Defender, etc. before unpacking these files.
C) Install OMAP4430 by running "OMAPFlashInstaller."
NOTE: if you have Fastboot installed SKIP this step (if you don't know, you don't have it...), but DO link the driver as in f4.
D) Install the two LG Drivers in the “LG United Mobile Drivers” folder: These are “LGUnitedMobileDriver_S497CA20_WHQL_ML_Ver_1. 0” and “LGUnitedMobileDriver_S497MA20_WHQL_ML_Ver_1. 0” The second one will warn it is unsigned, choose to install anyway (you will have to insist on this a few times here).
E)Reboot your pc!
F)Install PC/phone drivers:
f1)Shut down your phone. Remove external sd card, SIM card and battery.
f2) Open Device Manager from Control Panel
f3) Hold volume up on phone and connect to USB port. Keep holding volume up.
f4)Look for "OMAP4430" blinking on and off in Device Manager with a yellow question mark under "Other Devices." (You can let go of the phone). If you do not see it, look for "TI Boards" blinking in device manager and quickly open the arrow. Then uninstall that OMAP4430 (right click, check box to uninstall device and driver, confirm), disconnect phone and reconnect with volume up. Then...
f.4.1) You will need to 'catch' OMAP4430 (with yellow question mark) by right-clicking on it when it appears under "Other Devices." Choose "Update Driver Software."
f.4.2) Pick "Browse my computer for driver software." Then "Let me pick..."
f.4.3) Leave "All..." selected under Devices. Then "Have Disk."
f.4.4) Navigate to the omap4boot-for_optimus-v1.21 folder and choose "omap_winusb" in the usb_drv_windows folder.
f.4.5) Windows will warn the driver is unsigned. Install anyway. An OMAP4430 device should appear under the list of devices. Confirm the selection. Let the driver install.
f.4.6) Disconnect the phone and again reconnect with volume up held.
f5) You should see a popup at the bottom of your screen about drivers (the LG USB drivers) installing. (If you do not see it, disconnect phone, reboot your pc, and again connect it without battery while holding volume up). When you do see drivers installing, let go of the volume button. Click the popup to see the progress. Let it finish.
f6) Look for “LGE CDMA USB SERIAL PORT” in Device Manager. Right click on it and go to Properties
f7) Select the "Port Settings" tab and click 'Advanced'.
f8) Change 'COM Port Number:' to COM41. Click OK, then OK again.
f9) Disconnect your phone from the PC." (From drastic00's noob tutorial)
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My S Advance I-9070 recently got formatted. I was able to recover my installed Apps, photos, music via gmail account. However Contacts which were on the phone, couldn't get restored. Since i have a contacts.spb recent copy, on my PC, tried to connect S Advance to this PC and it is not getting detected as additional device. The Samsung Kies software also doesn't recoganize the phone. Except that the phone battery gets charged when connected. I tried different cables and PCs, and took to a service center, this phone didn't get recognised. I have backed up all data to SD card on the phone. Is this a new issue with S Advance ?
Please help.
bobede said:
My S Advance I-9070 recently got formatted. I was able to recover my installed Apps, photos, music via gmail account. However Contacts which were on the phone, couldn't get restored. Since i have a contacts.spb recent copy, on my PC, tried to connect S Advance to this PC and it is not getting detected as additional device. The Samsung Kies software also doesn't recoganize the phone. Except that the phone battery gets charged when connected. I tried different cables and PCs, and took to a service center, this phone didn't get recognised. I have backed up all data to SD card on the phone. Is this a new issue with S Advance ?
Please help.
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Try to turn USB debbuging on, and see if something shows up in Windows explorer.
If you are on JB: Settings> Developer Options> USB Debugging
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Try to turn USB debbuging on, and see if something shows up in Windows explorer.
If you are on JB: Settings> Developer Options> USB Debugging
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Try this one
This is when your Samsung not popup usb notifier at phone upper menu bar.
Resolution
1. Unplug the USB cable
2. On the cell phone, dial the following number: *#7284#
Once the last # is hit, the PhoneUtil application is launched. Choose USB -> Modem and then USB -> PDA mode.
The good mode should be PDA. Even if the mode is PDA, switch to Modem and then back to PDA.
3. Plug the USB cable.
Try settings-more settings under wireless and network. There are 2 to try. Usb utilities if that does not work. Try turning kies on or off on the phone. No idea why but kies on the phone does it on both computers I use with my 9070. Drivers can be a real pain for this too. When i upgraded to LQG I had to update the drivers too, but that could be my computer too.