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So far, the only thing I haven't tried is reflashing the ROM, but I'm not holding out much hope that it'll help with the problem.After WEEKS of frustration, I'm happy to report that THIS WORKS!!!
kennedymat
Lurker
I was having a similar problem with my SAMSUNG PREVAIL. It always thought it was charging, and that in turn was draining the battery rapidly.
I tried GENTLY bending up the tab in the charging port. They symptoms changed to the phone sometimes thinking it was charging and sometimes not. I did a little MORE GENTLE bending, and it fixed the problem.
My wife's phone began having the same issue, so we suspect we have a charging cable that is gently bending the tab down and have started closely monitoring to find out which cable is the culprit.
I tried GENTLY bending up the tab in the charging port. They symptoms changed to the phone sometimes thinking it was charging and sometimes not. I did a little MORE GENTLE bending, and it fixed the problem.
My wife's phone began having the same issue, so we suspect we have a charging cable that is gently bending the tab down and have started closely monitoring to find out which cable is the culprit.
Putrid Glutton
Lurker
Hey guys, I'm quite late but I need the help as well.
I also have the Samsung Transform Ultra and ever since yesterday it started acting up and thinking it's charging every half second as well I wanted to hurry up and nip this in the butt.
My water damage indicator is white, I just tried the screwdriver trick but I couldn't get under the charger so I didn't want to force it in and potentially break something. I don't have a toothpick so cleaning out out wouldn't work and I doubt a q-tip would fit):
Any and all help would be appreciated, I would just get a replacement but I haven't had a plan for a few months, with Christmas coming up I can't really buy a new phone just yet and afford all of the other junk.
I also have the Samsung Transform Ultra and ever since yesterday it started acting up and thinking it's charging every half second as well I wanted to hurry up and nip this in the butt.
My water damage indicator is white, I just tried the screwdriver trick but I couldn't get under the charger so I didn't want to force it in and potentially break something. I don't have a toothpick so cleaning out out wouldn't work and I doubt a q-tip would fit):
Any and all help would be appreciated, I would just get a replacement but I haven't had a plan for a few months, with Christmas coming up I can't really buy a new phone just yet and afford all of the other junk.
mydian
Android Expert
It more than likely has something to do with the charging port. Try cleaning it. Also a very small jewelers type screwdriver should fit underneath it to pry it back up a little. If it doesn't fit, you may have found the problem if it's bent down too far. Be careful!
Good luck.
Good luck.