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[Q] Phone semi bricked and unknown device in download mode

Hey all,
I've got a problem related to my Micro USB port (at least I think it is).
[Long story]
I've got a very annoying issue right now. Today I flashed Team ICSSGS RC4.1. Later when I connected my Galaxy S to my PC with the usb cable, no recharging icon appeared and my pc did not react to the connection at all.
Thinking it was a bug in RC4.1 (as OneCosmic RC 2.3 had the mass storage issue) I searched the ICSSGS thread, but not a single issue about mass storage mode was posted. So I flashed Devil kernel, hoping to fix it, but it didn't. Reflashed RC4.1, but problem still persisted.
I went radical and recovered a nandroid backup in CWM of ICSSGS RC3.0 (the one is was running earlier today), but somehow the recovery failed and left me with a semi-bricked phone. (Actually the 2nd time in a row when recovery semi-bricked my phone.)
Only download mode works. Recovery and normal boot bootloop.
[/Long story]
In short:
When connecting to PC to flash with Odin:
-At first the PC did not even notice the phone being connected through USB. Nothing happens.
-After blowing in the contacts of the Micro USB port, PC recognizes connection, but gives "Unknown device" error upon connecting. Reinstalling Samsung drivers does not work at all. Tested on laptop and home PC.
-Somehow I always have to blow into the Micro USB port to create contact and to get the PC to recognize a connection. But that's about it. "Unknown device" every time.
-When I plug in wall charger, the big battery icon appears, but stays grey all the time and after half a minute the phone boots, starting the bootloop.
Could it be that my Micro USB port is broken?
Any solution for this?
Thanks in advance!
I feel so stupid for recovering that nandroid backup. Otherwise my phone would still be working...

you will need the nexus drivers for your comp found here : w w w.multiupload.co.uk/BUCFT8M42 as your samsung drivers are no use now.

Thanks for your advice: Going to test it right away.
Unfortunately your link does not work for me.

I had the same problem but replacing the cable solved it.

Sorry for the duff link http://www.multiupload.co.uk/BUCFT8M42N

japperrrr said:
I had the same problem but replacing the cable solved it.
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Tested this morning with someone else's cable, still the same issue.
Tried the Nexus driver, but still nothing. Also having troubles again to let the usb connection register. It connected after cleaning it, but now it does not seem to connect at all.
Could it be that the phone is completely busted and therefor breaks usb connection?
Haven't heard such a story yet, but is it possible?

I've got it sorted out.
Since it might be helpful for others that are searching for a solution:
1. I cleaned out my Micro-USB port using micro interdental brushes and a few drops of isopropyl alcohol. It also doesn't hurt to clean the contacts of your USB cable, just to be sure.
2. Connected the phone to my PC. This time my pc recognized it as a serial gadget.
3. Disconnected the phone and installed Nexus S driver (because of ICS rom on my Galaxy S)
Next connection my device was automatically recognized as an android phone.
Odin saw my phone as well and I could flash again!
My phone is back on Team ICSSGS RC4.2.
Thanks everyone for helping!

Same Issue cant fix
Hey guys im glad to see others are having the same issue but i cant seem to fix mine.
Assume im an idiot and ive missed something out but ill explain my situation....
Galaxy i9000 - windows 7 32bit - put ics on it a few weeks back following a guide on youtube (had never used odin or anything like that before) got it working but now have no usb comm options in the ics settings. now when i plug the usb (when it does detect at all) it says driver havent worked - device manager shows unknown device - i try update the driver and it says the best driver is already installed.
Im completely stuck and want to revert back to gingerbread so i can use my usb functions again. If i can get odin to see my phone again ill be relieved.
Any ideas?
Cheers guys! Seán.
subcultural said:
I've got it sorted out.
Since it might be helpful for others that are searching for a solution:
1. I cleaned out my Micro-USB port using micro interdental brushes and a few drops of isopropyl alcohol. It also doesn't hurt to clean the contacts of your USB cable, just to be sure.
2. Connected the phone to my PC. This time my pc recognized it as a serial gadget.
3. Disconnected the phone and installed Nexus S driver (because of ICS rom on my Galaxy S)
Next connection my device was automatically recognized as an android phone.
Odin saw my phone as well and I could flash again!
My phone is back on Team ICSSGS RC4.2.
Thanks everyone for helping!
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dieselno7 said:
Any ideas?
Cheers guys! Seán.
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USB solutions http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27205737&postcount=4571
But most of all, check your usb cable and try switching to another USB port after rebooting your PC

[Q] [q] USB BRICK - Devs PLZ HELP!!!

I have a USB BRICK and wishing that someone could help me fix it
[STORY]
My phone was working perfectly until a few days ago when I noticed that USB connection to PC stopped working. I was running imilkas CM9 v2. USB used to work perfectly and then randomly, it just stopped working, I don't have a clue what caused it because I did not flash anything on the phone.
When I connect my Phone to the Computer via USB cable, my phone start charging and nothing else happens. My computer does not even show that I connected a USB device.
I've tried 3 other computers with the drivers and the same issue (1 comp with xp and the others with win 7). Also, not to mention, I've tried multiple USB cables, including the original. I've tried USB Debugging on and off, doesn't make a difference.
I've tried ADB and it does not recognize the device either.
In CWM when I mount USB storage, it does not work.
In download mode, when I plug in the cable, nothing happens, odin does not detect any connection.
USB connection to the computer is Dead and it does nothing but charge my phone. I've searched this issue and I believe its called a USB BRICK
[THINGS I'VE TRIED THAT DID NOT FIX THE ISSUE]
1. Factory Reset.
2. Used Mobile Odin, reverted to my Phone's Stock GB ROM (KK2). On stock GB, I tried Kies Air and that worked fine, but USB connection had the same issue. Also tried Stock ICS via Mobile Odin
3. Formatted the Internal Storage
4. Removed the SIM Card and Micro SD card, still no luck.
5. re-installed CWM manually (without pc)
6. Tried various different roms in the development section
7. Called Samsung... They said they wont service my phone because I'm located in Canada and I have the International Note. They told me I'd have to take it to the country I bought it from.
8. Replaced the micro USB hardware component inside the phone (bought it from ebay)
9. Tried a Jig to see if it recognizes that and it booted me into download mode but doesn't recognize the USB connection to PC.
I've been struggling with this issue for the past 2 months and have gotten sick of this issue.:crying: I've tried all that was possible based on my knowledge and now I need some serious help. I've posted this issue in the Q&A before and about 3 people responded with suggestions that I had already mentioned in thread. I believe this issue might be caused by a file that has gotten corrupted on the phone because i've even replaced the hardware (usb port) and it didn't change anything. If anyone can offer any help/suggestions that would be great. Sorry for making this such a long post but I really need some help and wanted to give as much info as possible.
Thanks in advance.

I had that same problem before, it's really frustrating having tried so many stuff before finally I gave up and went to service center to replace the usb hardware module, which solves the problem. When I asked them why it happened and how to prevent that same thing to happen again, they didn't answer.

kopitalk said:
I had that same problem before, it's really frustrating having tried so many stuff before finally I gave up and went to service center to replace the usb hardware module, which solves the problem. When I asked them why it happened and how to prevent that same thing to happen again, they didn't answer.
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I've already replaced the usb hardware module myself. I bought it from ebay. It didnt change anything.

ssyed said:
I've already replaced the usb hardware module myself. I bought it from ebay. It didnt change anything.
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1. You bought it from ebay
2. You changed it personally
Send it in for proper repair.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda app-developers app

praetorius said:
1. You bought it from ebay
2. You changed it personally
Send it in for proper repair.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda app-developers app
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I am well versed in replacing hardware components myself. The usb module I bought from ebay does exactly the same thing as the original one. It too charges but does not recognize PC connectivity which means it wasnt the usb module which was defective, its something else!
I would love to send it in for repair, but Samsung WON'T service my phone because I live in Canada and they do not sell the international Note here. When I called them they told me to take it to where I bought it from (which was in UAE). Since I am not going there and have no plans to go there, I am stuck with a phone that can't be warrantied!
Any one know how to fix this issue?

Maybe what you need is just to replace the usb cable... Who knows? (trying-to-help mode).

kopitalk said:
Maybe what you need is just to replace the usb cable... Who knows? (trying-to-help mode).
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I've tried multiple different cables, including the original, in multiple different usb ports! nothing works.
I appreciate the suggestions tho

Try another set of driver from Samsung.
The set in the file from link below works perfectly for me:
http://www.mediafire.com/?ager59qlwy35q50
If it does not work then, maybe, try to change rom. Load a custom rom.zip to external sdcard and flash using CWM.
cheers.

I had the somewhat similar problem, few days back and started a thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1732686
Ok here is the solution. It worked for me. Hope it helps someone
1. download latest version of kies for PC
2. uninstall previous kies (if any) and install new one.
3. 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. (Even if the mode is PDA, switch to Modem and then back to PDA.)
4. Plug the USB cable.

darthvedor said:
I had the same problem, few days back and started a thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1732686
Ok here is the solution. It worked for me. Hope it helps someone
1. download latest version of kies for PC
2. uninstall previous kies (if any) and install new one.
3. 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. (Even if the mode is PDA, switch to Modem and then back to PDA.)
4. Plug the USB cable.
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Hmm it looks like your issue was different.. at least you were getting some sort of message that you connected your phone. When I connect it to the computer, its as if nothing happened. I've even tried linux and its just that the phone isnt recognizing its connected to a computer, it thinks its connected to a charger.
I tried your suggested solution, still no avail!

ssyed said:
it thinks its connected to a charger.
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if you have CWM installed, just boot into CWM Recovry >
advance > wipe battery status
turn off the phone, remove battery for 3 mins and than reboot normally. Let us know, if it works.

darthvedor said:
if you have CWM installed, just boot into CWM Recovry >
advance > wipe battery status
turn off the phone, remove battery for 3 mins and than reboot normally. Let us know, if it works.
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Just tried that... didnt work

I faced a similar problem a few days ago. Here's what I did :
Try cleaning micro usb port by rubbing alcohol using paper strips. They should be thin enough so that you can clean both top and bottom part of the port.Then let it dry under the sun or by itself.Make sure that you don't blow any air into the port else condensation may occur.
By the way, is it monsoon season there in Canada ?

abhijit038 said:
I faced a similar problem a few days ago. Here's what I did :
Try cleaning micro usb port by rubbing alcohol using paper strips. They should be thin enough so that you can clean both top and bottom part of the port.Then let it dry under the sun or by itself.Make sure that you don't blow any air into the port else condensation may occur.
By the way, is it monsoon season there in Canada ?
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I bought a whole new micro usb module and replaced it. Still didnt change anything.
lol our weatherman is messed up, and where I live, its just been hot and dry for the most part.

i had the same problem before...try changing the rom ...that worked for me

ssyed said:
I have a USB BRICK and wishing that someone could help me fix it
[STORY]
My phone was working perfectly until a few days ago when I noticed that USB connection to PC stopped working. I was running imilkas CM9 v2. USB used to work perfectly and then randomly, it just stopped working, I don't have a clue what caused it because I did not flash anything on the phone.
When I connect my Phone to the Computer via USB cable, my phone start charging and nothing else happens. My computer does not even show that I connected a USB device.
I've tried 3 other computers with the drivers and the same issue (1 comp with xp and the others with win 7). Also, not to mention, I've tried multiple USB cables, including the original. I've tried USB Debugging on and off, doesn't make a difference.
I've tried ADB and it does not recognize the device either.
In CWM when I mount USB storage, it does not work.
In download mode, when I plug in the cable, nothing happens, odin does not detect any connection.
USB connection to the computer is Dead and it does nothing but charge my phone. I've searched this issue and I believe its called a USB BRICK
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Almost same situation here from the highlighted above. when I plug my charger in the usb it just charge the phone and PC cannot detect it. Also, it only charge the phone when i reboot it. If I unplug the charger while the phone is on, and plug the charger back, it will not charge. However, when I insert the usb cable in my phone, there is a notification in my phone which says "usb connector connected" but the PC cannot detect my phone for mass storage, as well as for Kies and Odin.
My usb port was already replaced by Samsung but same problem still occurs. It could be a software/configuration related issue. Or could it be a usb brick? Pls help.

have you tried to put the phone in download mode and checked if odin is able to detect the phone.. what rom are you on.. have you tried to flash a stock rom ?

I have the same problem ... :crying:

nokiamodeln91 said:
have you tried to put the phone in download mode and checked if odin is able to detect the phone.. what rom are you on.. have you tried to flash a stock rom ?
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Yes, tried on download mode but odin cannot detect it.

Joined the group of USB Brick ....

[Q] usb hardware problem

my galaxy s3 mini has usb hardware problem and the warranty is voided, so pc won't recognize it in any way. now the problem is that I flashed a rom to it using recovery mode, then the phone didn't work.. I need to flash a new rom to it but I can't use odin because of usb problem, and I cant enter recovery mode because as you know no way to enter recovery mode in galaxy s3 mini when it's turned off,, any suggestions plz??

yak_25 said:
my galaxy s3 mini has usb hardware problem and the warranty is voided, so pc won't recognize it in any way. now the problem is that I flashed a rom to it using recovery mode, then the phone didn't work.. I need to flash a new rom to it but I can't use odin because of usb problem, and I cant enter recovery mode because as you know no way to enter recovery mode in galaxy s3 mini when it's turned off,, any suggestions plz??
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There is a fix for enter recovery from off, but you'll need odin for it.
It doesn't boot normal? If it does, use terminal.
In terminal:
su
reboot recovery

tys0n said:
There is a fix for enter recovery from off, but you'll need odin for it.
It doesn't boot normal? If it does, use terminal.
In terminal:
su
reboot recovery
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it couldn't be connected to pc due to hardware issue, no way to be connected

yak_25 said:
it couldn't be connected to pc due to hardware issue, no way to be connected
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No response from computer what so ever?
So..if you are sure it's not the cable that's faulty, i guess you have no choice but to take it to repair.
No connection to computer - no odin or adb.
No recovery mode by buttons.
No boot to system to enter recovery with terminal.

tys0n said:
No response from computer what so ever?
So..if you are sure it's not the cable that's faulty, i guess you have no choice but to take it to repair.
No connection to computer - no odin or adb.
No recovery mode by buttons.
No boot to system to enter recovery with terminal.
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everything you said is right, and I sent it to repair they said board should be changed and that will coast almost the same to buy a new phone..
I heard there is a way to connect the phone directly from board to pc overriding usb adapter. do u have any Idea about this method? thank you

yak_25 said:
everything you said is right, and I sent it to repair they said board should be changed and that will coast almost the same to buy a new phone..
I heard there is a way to connect the phone directly from board to pc overriding usb adapter. do u have any Idea about this method? thank you
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Yeah. With a jtag and some soldering on the board.
i8190 jtagpads.jpg Nothing you do without some skills.
As compare to see the accual pin size, though this is for another phone as i couldn't find a good one for i8190.

yes jtag, does anybody know how does jtag work on galaxy s3 mini,, i have some skills in soldering and wiring digrams

[Q] Problem with connecting LG P970 to PC

Hello people
I'm new here, in terms of asking questions and seeking help
I have the LG Optimus P970
A few days ago I made ​​the update to ICS, and by proceeding with this page, hackmyandroid.com/optimus-black-p970-official-ics-update/3299
After that, not impossible to connect the phone to a PC, even the software update mode, it can not recognize, anyway to connect it just throws a slow charging.
Is there someone who knows what it is.
I'd love to go back to the old software, but there is no way to detect it pc
Sorry for my bad english
Thanks in advance

I forgot to say, before the update, and my computer still recognize the phone, connecting it over sony usb cable, now it is no longer recognized by the Sony USB cable, and I do not have original LG USB cable.
Perhaps this is the reason why a computer will not recognize the phone

edzunic said:
I forgot to say, before the update, and my computer still recognize the phone, connecting it over sony usb cable, now it is no longer recognized by the Sony USB cable, and I do not have original LG USB cable.
Perhaps this is the reason why a computer will not recognize the phone
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Your problem can be the non original cable or........reinstall the drivers and try again
Enviado desde mi LG-P970 usando Tapatalk 2

ferhpsquad said:
Your problem can be the non original cable or........reinstall the drivers and try again
Enviado desde mi LG-P970 usando Tapatalk 2
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I have the original cable, but still the same problem.
I have all drivers installed, I can transfer files between the phone and the pc, I can use the LG suite,
But I can't see my phone on the ADB console, I can't use smartflashtool cause the phone isn't recoginized.

yesterday I tried with lg cable, and wall charger, in both cases, said slow charging the battery, I tried on three different computers, I tried to reinstall the drivers, like the software blocked communication with the phone, just charge the battery.
If there was a way to put the software through SD card, it might solve the problem.
even the software update mode, the computer does not see the phone

Bro! For the softwaretool like smartflash, You need to boot into download mode i.e., You need to switch off the phone, plug in the USB cable connected to the PC and instantly press the volume up button. Then the tool will recognise Your phone. Try it and check once!

I tried it, nothing happens,
I go to download mode, but computer does not recognize it again
behaves as if the port is destroyed

edzunic said:
I tried it, nothing happens,
I go to download mode, but computer does not recognize it again
behaves as if the port is destroyed
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Try to boot your PC with disabled driver signatures, or use a 32bit windows system.
try entering download-mode the following way:
disconnect your phone from pc
remove battery
press and hold Vol-up
connect the usb-cable (still without battery)
Now the phone should be detected as a serial-cable device an you can use the smart flash tool.

would have to be sound,
no sound when I connect the phone to the PC

Solved my problem.
Seems like windows automatically installs driver to the phone, but it partially works.
Unistall all drivers for the phone, or try on a new computer.
Plug the phone and cancel the driver search by windows
Install drivers for LG (unplug the phone before)
Turn it off
Plug the cable and enter download mode
And there is the phone recognized on smartflashtool.
I'm flashing a new one right now, thank you.

You do not understand the problem
there's no sign, no sound when I connect the phone to a computer, any computer, drivers were or were not.
As if something in the phone blocked communication between the PC and phone

edzunic said:
You do not understand the problem
there's no sign, no sound when I connect the phone to a computer, any computer, drivers were or were not.
As if something in the phone blocked communication between the PC and phone
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I got same problem.

bollix said:
I got same problem.
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add me!

Connection Problem with Mackay 2.999
Hey Guys,
first of all, sorry for my not so good English
I'am at Mackay 2.999 with last Kernel of his build and can't connect the Phone to the Computer.
It only install the LGE Mobile Composite USB Device, the LGE Mobile USB Serial Port and the LGE Mobile USB Modem on connecting to the Workstation.
I had test it on many Computers but the Problem is all the same: I can't get on my Memory or ADB.
I also had testet all modes under the setting point (MTP/PTP/mass storage device) and with debbuging on and off.
On my Workstation is the Last Version of ADB (1.0.31) installed.
Did anyone know the problem?

Did no one know a result to this problem

Hmmm my PC also can't read my storage what I did is go to cwm and plugged in usb cable and pressed mount storage it seems to solve my problem. I also did a cache and dalvik cache wipe.

Hey, I have found the result to this problem. You must flash another Baseband. Use from Nooby the V30 Baseband and it is solved.
Gruß Ernst
via Tapatalk 2

but how to flash, when can´t connect to pc

lg optimus
hi frendz ,
please help me out
i'm using lg optimus p970..last night my phone memory get full and mobile get turn off ..now it wont turn on even battery is fully charged...only LG logo shows nithing else...

Hy guys , i have the same problem . I updated to 4.4.2 Nameless ROM and i can't connect my phone to pc . The only action that it's done : charging the phone and that's all . I tried connecting to another pc but with no result . An error appeared :" LGE USB Device - No driver found " .Before 4.4.2 i had 4.1.2 from CyanogenMod and with that ROM i had no problem connecting the phone to the pc . Any help ?

Samsung Galaxy SIII mini GT-I8190, sim card, camera and usb errors!

Hi guys, I have an Samsung Galaxy SIII mini GT-I8190, Android version 4.1.2 and i have a lot of problems on it! I was on services but the man told me that he cannot do anything!
1. I can't connect my phone to the PC, i activate USB debugging, i have tried differents PC's, i tried 5-6 USB cables and nothing. My device it's only charging, i have installed and Kies and drivers. Nothing!
2. I cannot acces the camera, sais: Camera failed, i have deconect and reconnect pins of the camera and nothing. I tried and hard resets.
3. The biggest problem: I put simcard in the device morning and in the evening my device keeps restarting while i don't remove my sim card. After 1 hour i can to put the simcard at the place to make a call.
4. I can't root my device with any apps who says that he root my device whitout PC, because i have said i cannot connect my device to PC to root him with the PC!
Help me please!

SfantuAteu said:
... I was on services but the man told me that he cannot do anything! ...
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Well if service is said that can do nothing to repair it so you could just prepare to buy a new phone... Your issues sounds pretty bad so I think that your phone is just broken. But can you get contact your phone with odin when your phone is set to download mode?

I noticed on both the s3 mini and the s4 mini the usb storage mode freezes if you right click > create new folder.
Other than that I think your phone is very broken.

adbhitman said:
Well if service is said that can do nothing to repair it so you could just prepare to buy a new phone... Your issues sounds pretty bad so I think that your phone is just broken. But can you get contact your phone with odin when your phone is set to download mode?
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No i can't! I cannot connect it to PC. I tried with a lot of apps!
We are talking about Moldova, in this country the specialists aren't very qualified!

OmegaRED^ said:
I noticed on both the s3 mini and the s4 mini the usb storage mode freezes if you right click > create new folder.
Other than that I think your phone is very broken.
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I tried now to do right click and create folder but the usb storage it's not freezing

SfantuAteu said:
I tried now to do right click and create folder but the usb storage it's not freezing
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Are you using media storage or the usb storage mode?

OmegaRED^ said:
Are you using media storage or the usb storage mode?
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In entire my setting it's only USB debugging, i have viewed online that it's should be an optionȘ More/Usb Settings, but i don't have it! I don't know what type of storage i use! How i can check?