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USB OTG not working

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scottishscott

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Hello all, I have an S3 and have been trying to transfer music from my phone to a flashdrive. I bought a OTG and it would just say connected them immediately say disconnected. I have since bought two more OTG'S, but having same results. I have also tried different flashdrives. I am running Android version 4.1.2
 
Do you have the Samsung phone drivers installed?
If Yes, try uninstalling and reinstalling them...then reboot the computer.
If you have Kies installed make sure it's not running by killing it in Task manager..( they conflict)
Try a different USB port.... do not use a USB hub, If you can test it on another computer.
 
spagman72 said:
Do you have the Samsung phone drivers installed?
If Yes, try uninstalling and reinstalling them...then reboot the computer.
If you have Kies installed make sure it's not running by killing it in Task manager..( they conflict)
Try a different USB port.... do not use a USB hub, If you can test it on another computer.
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I'm sorry. I wasn't clear. Ive got one of those 4-5" otgs. I plug it in the phone and then plug the flasdrive in the other end. Like I said, it connects for a second and then disconnects.
 
scottishscott said:
I'm sorry. I wasn't clear. Ive got one of those 4-5" otgs. I plug it in the phone and then plug the flasdrive in the other end. Like I said, it connects for a second and then disconnects.
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That's what I thought you meant in the OP. You say you plug in the OTG cable and then plug in the flashdrive. Try having the flashdrive already attached to the OTG cable when you plug it in. I use mine on both my phone and my Nexus 7. With the phone (rooted), it automatically detects it and brings up "My Files". I'm not sure if that's standard or because I'm rooted. On the other hand, on my rooted Nexus 7, I still have to run an app from the playstore to make it work. It's not required on my phone. Again, I'm not sure if it's my rom (TPR) but I don't think so. You mentioned that you've tried different cables, are they from different sources?
 
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Ramer84015 said:
That's what I thought you meant in the OP. You say you plug in the OTG cable and then plug in the flashdrive. Try having the flashdrive already attached to the OTG cable when you plug it in. I use mine on both my phone and my Nexus 7. With the phone (rooted), it automatically detects it and brings up "My Files". I'm not sure if that's standard or because I'm rooted. On the other hand, on my rooted Nexus 7, I still have to run an app from the playstore to make it work. It's not required on my phone. Again, I'm not sure if it's my rom (TPR) but I don't think so. You mentioned that you've tried different cables, are they from different sources?
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Yes, they are all from different sources. I even bought a f/f usb adapter. I figured I could use it on the oem charge cord. No luck though. I did get one to work last night. I turned on usb debugging and it worked. Only problem I have to hold it in a
awkward configuration or it disconnects. My phone is not rooted though. Don't know if I should really do that. Is it worth doing?
 
scottishscott said:
I turned on usb debugging and it worked. Only problem I have to hold it in a awkward configuration or it disconnects.
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I am not an expert, as some of the others on here are, but it sounds to me like you might have a faulty connector on your phone. I can't think of another reason why holding it an awkward configuration would help.

Bob
 
I use a generic adapter and so far it works with almost everything connected... Joysticks, printers, etc...
It could be a faulty adapter in your case. You should try it with another one or use this one on another phone to be sure...
 
scottishscott said:
Yes, they are all from different sources. I even bought a f/f usb adapter. I figured I could use it on the oem charge cord. No luck though. I did get one to work last night. I turned on usb debugging and it worked. Only problem I have to hold it in a
awkward configuration or it disconnects. My phone is not rooted though. Don't know if I should really do that. Is it worth doing?
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I agree with everyone else too, sounds like a faulty, maybe worn or loose connector. Do you have any problems when charging the phone? Does the connection feel secure?

As far as rooting, that's a decision only you can make. Are there any apps you really want to use that require root access? Do you have other devices that only have wi-fi that you want to use your phone to connect to the internet? Do you have the itch to try another rom? That's only some of the things you can do when you're rooted. Although, as a disclaimer, get your OTG-USB issue resolved first, in case you have to deal with a possible warranty issue.
 
I have a similar issue with my OTG connector. I think it is loose in the phone port. If I hold is so it doesn't move I have no issue, but sometimes if I move the phone it stops working.
 
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