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[Q] interesting brick?

My phone was acting a bit erratic (running CM7 with Glitch v12).. I tried to Odin 1 click it back and start from scratch and now I get this...
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Key items:
-Phone does not power on by itself.
-3-button mode doesnt work, I get in by plugging the phone into PC w/ USB cable.
- I can get Odin One click to see the cappy & gets stuck on:
<ID:0/003> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
Anyone have a clue how to fix?
Please help. I miss my cappy. Thanks.

That is definitely download mode if it's pulling up on odin. I would give different ports and a different computer a try this issue has happened to me before sometimes you have to get it into dl mode before or after you start odin.
Hope this helps!

this has been covered in pretty much every thread that involves odin in any way...
reboot pc, swap usb ports to one in the back, if already in the back swaitch to another. right click on odin run as admin BEFORE you plug the phone in.
if you still get the issue try another usb cable, a different pc, or use heimdall instead of odin.

tried on 3 PCs on different ports. 2 different USB cables and both Odin & Heimdall.
no avail.

olebear1969 said:
tried on 3 PCs on different ports. 2 different USB cables and both Odin & Heimdall.
no avail.
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Did you take your SIM card out? I know some people say it doesn't matter, but my phone will not flash with the SIM card in.

Try Heimdall on a Linux machine.

Bricked
Hello, I've installed Odin one click and i tried to start Odin. Once i started it, my captivate was going fine until it suddenly stopped like 2 minutes later. The screen turned read. I tried this 5 times and it kept doing the same thing, except it was red, green, and pink screens. Now my phone won't turn on. I think it's bricked, but i can still get on download mode. Can anyone please help me?
I'm sorry if i sound like a really big noob

studacris said:
this has been covered in pretty much every thread that involves odin in any way...
reboot pc, swap usb ports to one in the back, if already in the back swaitch to another. right click on odin run as admin BEFORE you plug the phone in.
if you still get the issue try another usb cable, a different pc, or use heimdall instead of odin.
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This advice should help you out. I've saw the multi color thing when I didn't have my USB cable plugged into a port on the back of myPC.

benboy221 said:
Hello, I've installed Odin one click and i tried to start Odin. Once i started it, my captivate was going fine until it suddenly stopped like 2 minutes later. The screen turned read. I tried this 5 times and it kept doing the same thing, except it was red, green, and pink screens. Now my phone won't turn on. I think it's bricked, but i can still get on download mode. Can anyone please help me?
I'm sorry if i sound like a really big noob
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1. Your phone is not hard bricked, yet. Don't panic. Read more and do as people are suggesting you.
2. Like studacris suggested, try other PCs, another USB cable etc. And Make sure to use the USB port which is directly on motherboard (not using some sort of USB extension or hub). Try another USB cable. Make sure it is in good contact with Phone as well as PC.
3. Download the Odin 1-click again to make sure you dont have the corrupt file.

thanks, i tried to do it on a mac and pc and it still wont work. My mac wont even recognize my phone. I left it overnight and i think the battery is drained. I dont think it's charging too. Is there an easier solution, or should I just send it back to atnt?
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IlluminatedOne said:
1. Your phone is not hard bricked, yet. Don't panic. Read more and do as people are suggesting you.
2. Like studacris suggested, try other PCs, another USB cable etc. And Make sure to use the USB port which is directly on motherboard (not using some sort of USB extension or hub). Try another USB cable. Make sure it is in good contact with Phone as well as PC.
3. Download the Odin 1-click again to make sure you dont have the corrupt file.
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dude thank you so much. I've really thought it was bricked but the next morning i decided to try one last time, AND IT WORKED!!! you're a life saver

Tried linux over the weekend. Again, I can see the cappy, but no files get pushed.
My main concern is the grey box on the screen in DL mode.

olebear1969 said:
My phone was acting a bit erratic (running CM7 with Glitch v12).. I tried to Odin 1 click it back and start from scratch and now I get this...
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Dude, that's the same HP laptop I have, come to think of it that's the same phone I have too. I call dopelganger.
Anyway on a serious note, I have always used the SATA/USB port one back from the USB port you had it plugged in to, and I have never had a problem during while flashing. Hope it helps.

apbthe3 said:
Did you take your SIM card out? I know some people say it doesn't matter, but my phone will not flash with the SIM card in.
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(back after a long hiatus)
Yes, I always remove Sim Card & External Memory when flashing.

Problem related to charging.

I live in India and i got update for the software adding new keyboard and several things. I updated my phone. After the update the prob i faced was that i was not able charge my phone and was unable to connect it to my pc. What i have to do to charge is that i have to connect the charger and restart my phone then it starts charging. Its been a week i am facing this prob. I called samsung service centre n they said me to factory reset first soft n then hard but my phone was acting same. N now customer support centre say that i have to go to the Samsung service centre.
Any idea any one?
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what exactly where the updates?
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When it starts charging after reboot, your problem seems to be soft rather th Hard.
If wipe cache n wipe data you have performed n still not works, once you should Reflash ROM it manually. Hope it should work.

dr.ketan said:
When it starts charging after reboot, your problem seems to be soft rather th Hard.
If wipe cache n wipe data you have performed n still not works, once you should Reflash ROM it manually. Hope it should work.
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It starts charging normaly after restarting. Everytime i have to charge i have to restart it. Yup it is software prob. To perform anything related to ROM i need to connect to computer which is also i cant do it anymore.
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Reflashin ROM, need to connect in Download Mode. and it should work.

dr.ketan said:
Reflashin ROM, need to connect in Download Mode. and it should work.
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My phone dont even reponds on connecting any usb. Maximum to maximum if i restart my phone it will start charging but will not connect to pc.
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you getting my point? you have to do it in download mode, if anything SW related, it will bypass in download mode. suppose, you have not installed CD driver on PC, you wont open it isn't? but still you can boot from CD or not? U can.
just get into download mode, Open Odin n connect your deice and check ID COM turning yellow? if yes, it is connected. and you can flash ROM. n if not connected, you should go to service center as it have hardware issue.(Sure PC shudn't have any issue)

dr.ketan said:
you getting my point? you have to do it in download mode, if anything SW related, it will bypass in download mode. suppose, you have not installed CD driver on PC, you wont open it isn't? but still you can boot from CD or not? U can.
just get into download mode, Open Odin n connect your deice and check ID COM turning yellow? if yes, it is connected. and you can flash ROM. n if not connected, you should go to service center as it have hardware issue.(Sure PC shudn't have any issue)
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Today I am going to the service centre. But when i come back i will try to do what u said, just to learn.
M thanks.

Hello, I have the same problem. my phone will charge only when turned off. I have flashed with the yellow triangle with an official rom with odin but I still have the problem.
the help!!!!
Sorry for my english, i m french

More Probs....
bibidu13 said:
Hello, I have the same problem. my phone will charge only when turned off. I have flashed with the yellow triangle with an official rom with odin but I still have the problem.
the help!!!!
Sorry for my english, i m french
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I dont know what is the problem. Today i went Samsung Service Centre at near by city. They reflashed the rom and the kernal is unknown to me. When connected to Kies it says it cannot download.
KERNAL
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Kies:

HELP!
dr.ketan said:
you getting my point? you have to do it in download mode, if anything SW related, it will bypass in download mode. suppose, you have not installed CD driver on PC, you wont open it isn't? but still you can boot from CD or not? U can.
just get into download mode, Open Odin n connect your deice and check ID COM turning yellow? if yes, it is connected. and you can flash ROM. n if not connected, you should go to service center as it have hardware issue.(Sure PC shudn't have any issue)
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Dr. Ketan Check out the kernal and the problem in kies....is it srange?....I am totally new to all this so plz.....

what you are seeing in setting - about phone
there will be three things, post it here
Build number
Kernel
Baseband
If kernel is unknown, remove battery for some time remove SIM, reinsert n check again.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1515044
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USB not working but system is alive - how to flash?

Hey guys,
I got a SGS I9000 here from a friend of mine who got it from egay (stupid, but nvm) and I try to fix the device but till now I was not lucky.
I want to upgrade to a newer / higher version but the "faulty" USB makes it very difficult.
Here are the facts:
- The device is running 2.3.3 Gingerbread
- Device Information: GT-I9000HKYDBT + PDA: I9000XWJVI , PHONE: I9000XXJVO, CSC: I9000DBTJV2
- Charging via USB does work, data connection does not work
- Entering Recovery Mode works
- CWM is not installed
- Samsung Kies is installed
- Entering Download Mode works
- External micro-SD Cards are being recognized at Android
- If I connect the device in Windows or Download Mode, the message "USB-Device was not recognized" comes up
What I`ve tried till now:
- three different micro-USB cables (original Samsung, HTC and Motorola)
- two different PCs with Kies installed and not installed
- Tried to flash via Recovery Mode but nothing is shown on the "external SD", even after renaming to update.zip
- Managed to copy files into internal flash but since the "original" Recovery Mode seems to have a verification, the flash process aborts either with
"E:signature verification failed" or "E:failed to verify whole-file signature"
- Odin of course but USB data does not work unfortunately so Odin as well
So the big question for me is:
Is there ANY chance to root/flash the device with the actual difficulties?
Any help or hints are highly appreciated.
Cheers

FaCeOff said:
So the big question for me is:
Is there ANY chance to root/flash the device with the actual difficulties?
Any help or hints are highly appreciated. Cheers
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you may have to try all these http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27205737&postcount=4571 But first break that cycle by removing battery and reinsert after a few min and check phone connection or Mobile Odin is another option

email the recovery file to yourself or upload to dropbox. then download to your phone and flash away!

Don't forget to thoroughly clean your micro usb connector. I once had the same issue with my sgs. Different cables or drivers didn't work. I was about to give up on it, but then fixed it by cleaning it with rubbing alcohol and very tiny dentaid toothbrushes.
Afterwards it worked like a charm. Worth giving a shot, since these connectors collect a lot of dust/dirt over time.

xsenman said:
you may have to try all these http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27205737&postcount=4571 But first break that cycle by removing battery and reinsert after a few min and check phone connection or Mobile Odin is another option
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Thanks for your fast reply.
I did mention this thread yesterday but after installing all different drivers, switching of the PC completely and disconnecting all devices, turning BT ON/OFF, switching between Dev Mode and MSD I'm at the same position as before.
Doesn't matter which cable I use, I just get always the same fking message about Device is not being recognized.
In the meantime, I got a 2nd SGS from a friend of mine which works perfectly after connecting the device with my PC.
It starts immediately with the driver installation and is ready in couple of seconds.
I also tried to put the cable carefully into the USB but it doesn't help either.
Any other suggestions?

FaCeOff said:
Any other suggestions?
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That would mean, its your USB slot on the phone, that needs a solution, either you have to examine it very closely for damage to resolve it or its internal and you may have to change it.

hey
can u do to download mode??
if u can then upgrade using Odin...
And the uUSB issues cam with my SGS too,but after flashing the firwmare via odin there was no issues...i flashed 2.3.6 ValuePack..
U too can give it a shot..

xsenman said:
That would mean, its your USB slot on the phone, that needs a solution, either you have to examine it very closely for damage to resolve it or its internal and you may have to change it.
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Yep, doesn't look good and now I'm quite sure this cannot be solved easily.
tchindalia said:
hey
can u do to download mode??
if u can then upgrade using Odin...
And the uUSB issues cam with my SGS too,but after flashing the firwmare via odin there was no issues...i flashed 2.3.6 ValuePack..
U too can give it a shot..
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Well, as told above, I can enter download mode but USB DATA connection does not work!
So from my understanding, Odin only works if there's a valid connection, otherwise I could flash anything and would not have the problem
Mobile Odin does not work due to the root restriction.
Is there any way to flash another ROM or get the the device rooted with these restrictions?

Stuck on First Screen
Well this is not an answer to the problem. Well am having the same problem as you, just mine is more complicated.
I managed to root using Z4root by copying the APK file on external sd .
I got cmw and entered recovery.
I updated using the CM10-unofficial rom that is in the development forum
I restored the nand that i did in recovery and now the phone is frozen (Stuck) on the first boot screen (Galaxy S GT-i9000 SCREEN)
Now I can go to Download mode but I can't go to recovery mode.
Let me remind you that my USB data connection is not working.
So now I am looking for a solution that would permit me to flash without USB or allow me to go to recovery mode.
Or a tutorial on how to change the usb port myself.
Thanks in advance.

kigordid said:
Now I can go to Download mode but I can't go to recovery mode.
Let me remind you that my USB data connection is not working.
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As long as you can get to download mode, flashing should solve your problem after you resolve the USB problem , which can be due a number of issues.
Somehow ROM changes and bad flashes, may have pin configuration changes on the phone, (just like changes in combo key functions when you use different ROM) ...so driver changes works for some
So you may have to try all these http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27205737&postcount=4571 options to get your USB connection back. But first break that cycle by removing battery and reinsert after a few min and check phone connection , and try those options.

FaCeOff said:
Thanks for your fast reply.
I did mention this thread yesterday but after installing all different drivers, switching of the PC completely and disconnecting all devices, turning BT ON/OFF, switching between Dev Mode and MSD I'm at the same position as before.
Doesn't matter which cable I use, I just get always the same fking message about Device is not being recognized.
In the meantime, I got a 2nd SGS from a friend of mine which works perfectly after connecting the device with my PC.
It starts immediately with the driver installation and is ready in couple of seconds.
I also tried to put the cable carefully into the USB but it doesn't help either.
Any other suggestions?
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Sorry to repeat my comment again, but if all these drivers aren't working for you, you should check your micro-usb connector. I'm pretty sure the connector is the issue here.
Have you tried cleaning the micro-usb connector on your phone? Don't just blow the dust out or clean it a bit with some paper, but go for a complete and thorough cleaning solution.
Get yourself some dentaid toothbrushes. Get a few sizes. You can get these at your local pharmacy.
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Get some Cleaning / Rubbing Alcohol. You can find this at a handyman store or your local pharmacy should have this as well.
Dip the toothbrush with some rubbing alcohol. The toothbrush should be a bit moist but not dripping wet.
Start cleaning the connector. You can apply some pressure to clean everything.
If this doesn't work, no harm done. These things are quite cheap and rubbing alcohol and these dentaid toothbrushes come in handy when other electronics go bust.
Honestly, just try it! People always dismiss this solution attempt as a last resort but it's usually the problem fixer.

I fixed mine that had the same problem with a similar technique
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Trying using mobile Odin.

Establish best recowery mod fix and adb on your computer.
without root and probably will not even cwm mobile Odin.

[Q] Unlock bootloader on Xperia T!?

Hi,
So im trying to unlock the bootloader on the Xperia T, and I have checked if im allowed and it says YES, but when I try and connect the device in fastboot mode, I press volume up and then put cable in and then power the device on, the blue light stays on for 3 seconds or so and then the phone just boots up normally leaving the computer to say "Unknown Device". I have tried connecting using USB 2.0 and USB 3.0, while in USB 2.0 the device turns on with the blue led and stays there but fastboot does not bring up the device. Its like its not even connected!?
I am using Windows 8.1 and I have already disabled the driver signature!! I am also pretty sure I have installed the fastboot drivers correctly!
Do you think I should install a fresh copy of Windows 7 and try installing it using that?
Any Ideas!!
Thank You!! Reply ASAP!

hassy786 said:
Hi,
So im trying to unlock the bootloader on the Xperia T, and I have checked if im allowed and it says YES, but when I try and connect the device in fastboot mode, I press volume up and then put cable in and then power the device on, the blue light stays on for 3 seconds or so and then the phone just boots up normally leaving the computer to say "Unknown Device". I have tried connecting using USB 2.0 and USB 3.0, while in USB 2.0 the device turns on with the blue led and stays there but fastboot does not bring up the device. Its like its not even connected!?
I am using Windows 8.1 and I have already disabled the driver signature!! I am also pretty sure I have installed the fastboot drivers correctly!
Do you think I should install a fresh copy of Windows 7 and try installing it using that?
Any Ideas!!
Thank You!! Reply ASAP!
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What's the point of making a thread about Xperia t in neo forums??
Anyhow Windows 8.1 has driver problems... Best would be to try on 7...
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Some xperia phone have problem staying on fastboot mode if haven't have driver install already on the computer, so to install fastboot driver is you pinpoint to the driver installation in device manager as soon as you plug in your usb, sure the phone will boot normally, but you don't close the driver installation first, you go to select driver manually and select your driver folder then click to it, but stop at the last stage where installation will begin, then shut off phone and plug in usb with volume up and immediately install the driver you select just now.if everything went well you should be able to install the driver...
In W8.1, microsoft change the usb policies, so there is no possible way to connect phone in fastboot mode using windows usb driver, thats normally refer to USB 2.0, but if your USB 3.0 are using chips from Intel, NEC, AMD,etc, and are running driver provided by vendor instead of microsoft then it is possible to run fastboot mode with USB 3.0 port.
hope that help

Thanks!
davidtkf88 said:
Some xperia phone have problem staying on fastboot mode if haven't have driver install already on the computer, so to install fastboot driver is you pinpoint to the driver installation in device manager as soon as you plug in your usb, sure the phone will boot normally, but you don't close the driver installation first, you go to select driver manually and select your driver folder then click to it, but stop at the last stage where installation will begin, then shut off phone and plug in usb with volume up and immediately install the driver you select just now.if everything went well you should be able to install the driver...
In W8.1, microsoft change the usb policies, so there is no possible way to connect phone in fastboot mode using windows usb driver, thats normally refer to USB 2.0, but if your USB 3.0 are using chips from Intel, NEC, AMD,etc, and are running driver provided by vendor instead of microsoft then it is possible to run fastboot mode with USB 3.0 port.
hope that help
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Now I realised its because im using windows 8.1, Thank You! Better start installing windows 7 now

hassy786 said:
Now I realised its because im using windows 8.1, Thank You! Better start installing windows 7 now
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gregbradley said:
This is the Xperia T forum
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It was in the neo forums until I reported and got it to move here... Better keep the facepalm with yourself...
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Fair enough....
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Htc one - usb not recognized

the phone was working perfectly a while back, havent used it since i got a new phone, but i tried transferring songs and i get USB device not recognized.
i have tried installing htc sync, htc drivers, but the problem still persists
USB DEVICE NOT RECOGNIZED
i have uninstalled the driver in DEVICE MANAGER, but still no fix
i cant run a RUU or copy other roms, because USB wont mount
i flashed another nandroid on my device, but the problem still persiists
any ideas? everything works except USB MOUNTING

usb mounting = dead? tried everything, from pdanet, to uninstalling, to switching nandroids, nothing fixes it

For_itembine said:
usb mounting = dead? tried everything, from pdanet, to uninstalling, to switching nandroids, nothing fixes it
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Is your phone seen in Device Manager? Like this:
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plugged it in, driver installed
so weird, hours upon hours, a few days trying to fix, and wam, driver installed
wtf
thanks for your help anyways

For_itembine said:
plugged it in, driver installed
so weird, hours upon hours, a few days trying to fix, and wam, driver installed
wtf
thanks for your help anyways
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make sure the port is not dirty on your phone with debris !!

I also have the same problem, tries everithing (windows 7) different cables, but I can't flash other recovery as I booted in bootloader/ fastboot it says "fasboot AC"

nkk71 said:
make sure the port is not dirty on your phone with debris !!
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now its back to usb not recognized, the usb must be stuffed i guess, all my phones work no problem
dammit, i thought running a RUU might help, but i cant get it connected
i mean the phone works, just doesnt want to mount usb storage

Solution fixed
FIXED IT, as i said the usb randomly would work sometimes for a brief period and stop again, in the brief period (dat short time span) i managed to get into fastboot (normally it would say AC) but it said USB, amazing luck, i managed to flash HTC STOCK RECOVERY
than i downloaded the 4.3 update within the phone, updated my phone, and now it WORKS
something must have been corrupted in my system

For_itembine said:
FIXED IT, as i said the usb randomly would work sometimes for a brief period and stop again, in the brief period (dat short time span) i managed to get into fastboot (normally it would say AC) but it said USB, amazing luck, i managed to flash HTC STOCK RECOVERY
than i downloaded the 4.3 update within the phone, updated my phone, and now it WORKS
something must have been corrupted in my system
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Lucky b****d !
I can't do that, but trough airdroid (wifi) I can manage to copy things on my phone. The problem is that if this method doesn't work for me I will be unable to get it back as it is now, and besides USB everything works perfectly
I think the recovery can be flashed trough terminal emulator without PC, but then how to install the rom?
edit: solved
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50379619

different usb cables
Mine is not even recognized in the device Manager. i tried using different usb cables, clean the ports, nothing happens. I also tried updating the OS to Lollipop but still USB is not recognized by the computer. Any other options?

I have the same issue. I don't know what it is or why but God it is frustrating.

usb not recognized
Turn off the phone and thoroughly clean the port on it. I've seen it happen quite a lot, fluff just gets compacted and stuck and breaks contact with enough pins to cause this.

this works for me on samsung tab A
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...rging-recognize-android-t3787571#post76460493