Hi,
I connected my note 5 to my laptop today, and surprise surprise, it is no longer recognized by the PC (though it charges). It used to be fine, I don't know what changed!
I tried different cables, different USB ports and different laptops
I tried to plug it in normal mode, safe mode, recovery mode and download mode
I tried switching USB debugging on/off
I tried the *#0808# menu, and I tried MTP+ADB and CP options
I uninstalled drivers from the PC and installed the latest from the samsung website
I tried both kies and smart switch
nothing worked! I am not doing a factory reset because I have seen many people do it for other devices and none of them solved it this way! I'm waiting for the Marshmallow update, maybe it will fix this annoying issue. Meanwhile do you have any other ideas guys?
Hazardous Pain said:
Hi,
I connected my note 5 to my laptop today, and surprise surprise, it is no longer recognized by the PC (though it charges). It used to be fine, I don't know what changed!
I tried different cables, different USB ports and different laptops
I tried to plug it in normal mode, safe mode, recovery mode and download mode
I tried switching USB debugging on/off
I tried the *#0808# menu, and I tried MTP+ADB and CP options
I uninstalled drivers from the PC and installed the latest from the samsung website
I tried both kies and smart switch
nothing worked! I am not doing a factory reset because I have seen many people do it for other devices and none of them solved it this way! I'm waiting for the Marshmallow update, maybe it will fix this annoying issue. Meanwhile do you have any other ideas guys?
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hi,
you don't say what Laptop o/s you using on laptop.?
Windows 10, Windows 8.1 Windows 8 or Windows 7...... or Apple o/s.?
Briefly my take is on this is, most probably the laptop and not phone.?
(Yes, i might be wrong of course.)
My reason is, i have Windows 10 laptop
and sometimes / a few time, ) my
laptop does not recognize my Note5
Yes, , it charges phone (just like yours) but does not recognize phone.!
I then have to re install drivers for phone I use Smart Switch to re install drivers.
Then it works ok for a while etc..
Why don't you test phone on someone else's pc or laptop to make sure.?
Overall my Note5 is mostly recognized by laptop
Good luck
willcor said:
hi,
you don't say what Laptop o/s you using on laptop.?
Windows 10, Windows 8.1 Windows 8 or Windows 7...... or Apple o/s.?
Briefly my take is on this is, most probably the laptop and not phone.?
(Yes, i might be wrong of course.)
My reason is, i have Windows 10 laptop
and sometimes / a few time, ) my
laptop does not recognize my Note5
Yes, , it charges phone (just like yours) but does not recognize phone.!
I then have to re install drivers for phone I use Smart Switch to re install drivers.
Then it works ok for a while etc..
Why don't you test phone on someone else's pc or laptop to make sure.?
Overall my Note5 is mostly recognized by laptop
Good luck
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Thank you for the reply.
As I have already mentioned, I did try another laptop. Mine is windows 8.1 x64 and my brother's windows 10 x64. I tried re installing the drivers from smart switch but to no avail.
Any other ideas?
Hazardous Pain said:
Thank you for the reply.
As I have already mentioned, I did try another laptop. Mine is windows 8.1 x64 and my brother's windows 10 x64. I tried re installing the drivers from smart switch but to no avail.
Any other ideas?
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hi ,
why i still think its laptop /pc drivers related.
(But yes ,i might be completely wrong ..?)
i have laptop win 10 x64 also.
The issue is of laptop, not always recognizing a device /similar as yours ,but charging device .
Other devices, when trying to connect to laptop (,not just my Note5 ),( from time to time) eg Note 2,..3 ..4 , USB flashstick ..my Polar M400 running watch etc .Device is not recognized but charging .
So for me,
its just not Note 5 but other devices also (.from time to time) .
My "take " on this issue is that it points between drivers (pc ,laptop) //// relevant devices eg Note 5 ..etc . and not just the firmware issue of Note 5 ,??
but yes, as stated i might be wrong .
good luck
Post note ,
i have to add reinstalling drivers "sometimes " help " ,
but it happens again, later. ( not recognizing device )
So i am pointing fingers, at Windows o/s + the "company/maker " of laptop ..pc and + devices .The compatibility between all three above ,combined and yes i had similar issues ( from time to time with Win 8 ../Win 8.1 etc ).
Yet, i have also found that certain of my devices
that work nearly 100% of time on my laptop !,
which indicates to me, the compatibility of devices between device /laptop ,is very good ..??
I have a note 2 and it works every time when I plug it to either pc. My laptop is lenovo with all the latest drivers. Hopefully, marshmallow will address this issue because otherwise, this means that I can't root my device.
Hazardous Pain said:
I have a note 2 and it works every time when I plug it to either pc. My laptop is lenovo with all the latest drivers. Hopefully, marshmallow will address this issue because otherwise, this means that I can't root my device.
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Wait, have you tried this yet?
Pull down notification menu while phone is plugged in and there should be a option for changing from charge mode to mtp and such. Just pull down notification and tap on the biodiversity that's lasted.
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Hazardous Pain said:
I have a note 2 and it works every time when I plug it to either pc. My laptop is lenovo with all the latest drivers. Hopefully, marshmallow will address this issue because otherwise, this means that I can't root my device.
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hi ,
strange ,
just for the record i also have a Lenovo Flex 2 laptop ( x64 ) Win 10 .!!!
i have rooted all my devices on Lenovo laptop ( Note 2, Note 3 , Note 4 and my Note 8.0 tablet etc )
Yet , i am at moment not interested in rooting my Note5 ( i have it already a couple of months )
I am happy keeping myself busy with Theme store ,tweaks/beta apps and lately with the interesting Lockmaster app( Play store ) for lockscreen ... etc .
If i get the root "urge " i pick up my other rooted devices and use them .or /update or/ install root only tweaks/apps etc. for my rooted devices .!!
i hope Marshmallow fixes your issues .!!
good luck
Jammol said:
Wait, have you tried this yet?
Pull down notification menu while phone is plugged in and there should be a option for changing from charge mode to mtp and such. Just pull down notification and tap on the biodiversity that's lasted.
Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk
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There are no options in the pull-down menu it just says cable charging
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There are no options in the pull-down menu it just says cable charging
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Did you try clicking where it says Cable Charhing?
Edit: Never mind that. I see what you mean. That's odd it's not there for you. It definitely sounds like a PC issue. You can try completely removing all Samsung drivers and start over. Just using the Uninstaller will not cut it though. You'll have to do a system level cleaning of all samsung drivers.
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Hazardous Pain said:
Hi,
I connected my note 5 to my laptop today, and surprise surprise, it is no longer recognized by the PC (though it charges). It used to be fine, I don't know what changed!
I tried different cables, different USB ports and different laptops
I tried to plug it in normal mode, safe mode, recovery mode and download mode
I tried switching USB debugging on/off
I tried the *#0808# menu, and I tried MTP+ADB and CP options
I uninstalled drivers from the PC and installed the latest from the samsung website
I tried both kies and smart switch
nothing worked! I am not doing a factory reset because I have seen many people do it for other devices and none of them solved it this way! I'm waiting for the Marshmallow update, maybe it will fix this annoying issue. Meanwhile do you have any other ideas
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navdeepavi said:
Hazardous Pain said:
Hi,
I connected my note 5 to my laptop today, and surprise surprise, it is no longer recognized by the PC (though it charges). It used to be fine, I don't know what changed!
I tried different cables, different USB ports and different laptops
I tried to plug it in normal mode, safe mode, recovery mode and download mode
I tried switching USB debugging on/off
I tried the *#0808# menu, and I tried MTP+ADB and CP options
I uninstalled drivers from the PC and installed the latest from the samsung website
I tried both kies and smart switch
nothing worked! I am not doing a factory reset because I have seen many people do it for other devices and none of them solved it this way! I'm waiting for the Marshmallow update, maybe it will fix this annoying issue. Meanwhile do you have any other ideas
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The issue is not with your device. It's because of Windows. Is there another computer that you can use to connect your device to that you have never connected to before? Also make sure that you are using either the cable that came with your device, or at least a good quality cable. I've had that issue occur in the past because I was using a cheap cable.
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Jammol said:
The issue is not with your device. It's because of Windows. Is there another computer that you can use to connect your device to that you have never connected to before? Also make sure that you are using either the cable that came with your device, or at least a good quality cable. I've had that issue occur in the past because I was using a cheap cable.
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I did plug it in my brother's laptop but no dice. I tried the OEM cable and an Asus cable on USB 2 and 3 ports, it did not work on either pc. How can I completely uninstall samsung drivers?
For users having the same issue, I found a solution (which also fixes all charging issues by the way).
If you look at the charging port, you will see a "tongue" where the pins connect. We all know that fast charging requires 5 pins not 4. The OEM cable comes with 5 as you all know. However, I found the OEM cable to be very fragile and not reliable, one pin tends to get bent without much pressure. This leads to the "tongue" going down somehow. The fix is to get the "tongue" up a bit, use a toothpick or something that does not conduct power. As for the cable, I suggest you use an Asus cable (I have 3 of those, 2 from my nexus 7s and 1 from my Zenwatch). Asus cables come with 5 pins and they are sturdier than Samsung's and they are a bit longer as well. Now the phone charges properly, fast charging and all and the computer recognizes it once again.
Hope this helps you too
Hazardous Pain said:
For users having the same issue, I found a solution (which also fixes all charging issues by the way).
If you look at the charging port, you will see a "tongue" where the pins connect. We all know that fast charging requires 5 pins not 4. The OEM cable comes with 5 as you all know. However, I found the OEM cable to be very fragile and not reliable, one pin tends to get bent without much pressure. This leads to the "tongue" going down somehow. The fix is to get the "tongue" up a bit, use a toothpick or something that does not conduct power. As for the cable, I suggest you use an Asus cable (I have 3 of those, 2 from my nexus 7s and 1 from my Zenwatch). Asus cables come with 5 pins and they are sturdier than Samsung's and they are a bit longer as well. Now the phone charges properly, fast charging and all and the computer recognizes it once again.
Hope this helps you too
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so meaning the charging port "tounge" need to be lift up a bit? so not the cable problem? im on this situation now.. i tried all my cables and only fast charging.
jayyusz said:
so meaning the charging port "tounge" need to be lift up a bit? so not the cable problem? im on this situation now.. i tried all my cables and only fast charging.
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Yes, exactly
Hazardous Pain said:
Yes, exactly
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I'm having this same problem these same problems. Other then I'm not able to get it to recognize even after doing everything that was said to do in this thread.
I feel like I'm missing a file? I was messing with them and just may think that could be my problem. is there anything else that has not been said in this thread I could do to fix this problem? When connected to my computer it recognize it as a charger. I can't access my files from my computer to my phone.
any help would be very helpful! Thanks!
I'm having the exact same problem but now I tried to use Flashify to go back to original recovery instead of TWRP & now by recovery or boot IMG is screwed so it wont even boot to recovery..
It boots only to download mode & is not recognized by any PC we have, with every cable I've tried.. uhhgggggg
I was having the same issue. Here is what solved it for me:
• Disconnect the usb cable.
• Go to Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Troubleshooting\Hardware and Sound
o Go down to device / hardware and devices – click on that
o Follow instructions to correct issues. This found I needed a bus device driver update.
o Let it update and once done go out.
• On PC - Go to Control Panel\Network and Internet\Network and Sharing Center\Advanced sharing settings - go down until you get to the part that says "All Networks" ...expand the list by clicking on the arrow to the right. In this area you will see "Media Streaming" There should be an area highlighted in blue that says "Choose media streaming options" click on that. Make sure you "allow all" . Once that is done, click "ok" at the bottom. Plug your device into the usb and it should be recognized. Seems a recent Windows update has that filter off.
• Now, restart your computer.
• Use original usb cord that came with phone! Plug in phone then plug in usb to computer.
• It should recognize your device now.
I now have to restart computer every time I want to connect my device but it works.
Hi I am having that same problem with my note 4. It doesn't seem to be a pc problem as no pc at all none Nada recognizes the phone. Windows 7 to Windows 10. None. Used 2 workmates of mine who also have note 4s on my laptop and all the laptops i used i used their phine on itand they worked so blaming the pc seems to be out of the equation..your solution and all those settings have been untouched as it has all devices allowed ..... tried cleaning the connectors and also different oem cables to no avail ..The only thing I have not done is change the logic board
Hi I hope somebody can help me. I am having exactly the same issue. though I don't think its PC or Laptop problem. I have two Note 5 the other one is working just fine, while the other Note 5 that was just charging was connected I noticed that running *#0808# I can select AP and CP but MTP+ADP was not selected and if I try selecting the radio button I will be able to but after pressing Ok or Reboot it back to no selection at all. Which I observe on my other Note 5 that was working its always selected every time I run *#0808#.
One more thing noticed is that on the Note 5 that was not working I boot it download (ODIN) mode and connect back to USB of my PC and Laptop, I hear a sound (the typical sound in windows once you connect any USB device) though I cannot access it I am positive that my USB port on both device are in good condition and since it was detected in windows through ODIN boot mode I was under the impression that its a phone software/firmware related. Can somebody help me on this one? thanks
Hey guys.
I'm facing the following problem. Whenever a I plug my 12 Pro on the USB (2.0 or 3.0, doesnt matter) on windows 10, I hear the phone connecting, and then disconnecting, the windows file explorer showing the phone storage content pops up, and the closes, the phone disconnects, and connects again, and on and on and on and on.
I have already deleted all my drivers, reinstalled everything, updated windows but nothing worked. Also, have changed all the power options of USB ports. I've tested different ports, different cables, but got nothing. My old Pixel 3XL works perfectly with the same cable and ports.
I'm currently running EU 13.0.30.
*Edit: It happens with any data transfer mode. If I keep the option "no data transfer" on, I can hear the sound of the usb connection, and it charges normally without looping.
Is there any fix for that?
Try to put a USB hub between the PC and the device.
The obvious solution is to keep it on "no data transfer".
You can still use ADB. You can still use AdbSync.exe (in my sig).
That's what I use and I never play with MTP or PTP or UMS.
Dear All,
Yesterday I switched on my old Pixel 4a5G then connected to the PC and... nothing happened.
I dont have any notification on Windows (even on Ubuntu) about new device (checked also device manager) and the same on the Pixel.
Phone only charged.
I decided to check another cables and I had the same result. I even bought new cable USB Ato C 3.2 gen 1 and still nothing only charging.
I checked on another PC the same - only charging my device and no connection. Of course I switched on usb debugging on Developer Mode and USB/Android Auto File Transfer option, even PTP doesen't work.
So I had:
- no notification about USB connection on the Pixel
- no notification about new device on the Windows (missing sound , no device Android or another name in Device Manager on the Windows)
I switched Pixel in safe mode - the same result
I connected to the Pixel my WD SE protable hard drive and... I had notification about USB device, I opened it and had two options:
- This device (which was choosen)
- Connected Device
rest like File Transfer, Connection Thetering were grayed out
I choose Connected Device and there was an info "switching" and after couple seconds "cound not switch..."
If anyone had the same problems? could be software problem or USB port broken on the Pixel?
I have latest updates installed on the Pixel. I did Factory Reset but nothing changed. Even on Fastboot mode Windows didn't recognize device (no sound nothing)
Xrzysioo said:
Dear All,
Yesterday I switched on my old Pixel 4a5G then connected to the PC and... nothing happened.
I dont have any notification on Windows (even on Ubuntu) about new device (checked also device manager) and the same on the Pixel.
Phone only charged.
I decided to check another cables and I had the same result. I even bought new cable USB Ato C 3.2 gen 1 and still nothing only charging.
I checked on another PC the same - only charging my device and no connection. Of course I switched on usb debugging on Developer Mode and USB/Android Auto File Transfer option, even PTP doesen't work.
So I had:
- no notification about USB connection on the Pixel
- no notification about new device on the Windows (missing sound , no device Android or another name in Device Manager on the Windows)
I switched Pixel in safe mode - the same result
I connected to the Pixel my WD SE protable hard drive and... I had notification about USB device, I opened it and had two options:
- This device (which was choosen)
- Connected Device
rest like File Transfer, Connection Thetering were grayed out
I choose Connected Device and there was an info "switching" and after couple seconds "cound not switch..."
If anyone had the same problems? could be software problem or USB port broken on the Pixel?
I have latest updates installed on the Pixel. I did Factory Reset but nothing changed. Even on Fastboot mode Windows didn't recognize device (no sound nothing)
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could very well be the phones usb port i had one similar on a htc u11 that acted the same,the only way to know for sure is to replace it or try cleaning it really goor with a squished qtip ,, lol
hammered58 said:
could very well be the phones usb port i had one similar on a htc u11 that acted the same,the only way to know for sure is to replace it or try cleaning it really goor with a squished qtip ,, lol
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I will send it to the service to check it and replace
Mine stopped connecting to PC after Nov2022 security update, still will not connect & Google dont want to know, they just shut threads down.
Hi !
I have had the same problem for a long time !!! No more notifications to choose it when connect my Pixel to PC !!? no Pop-up to choose "Connection, Photo Transfer, Charge, etc..."
The simplest solution is to connect the Pixel via USB to the PC/MAC then open Settings/Connected Devices/USB/ To finally access to choose "File Transfer, Connection Sharing, Midi, Etc..." menu.
Do not forget to first activate the developer mode and USB debugging.
But I don't understand why I never see the notification to choose