Interesting.
I hear the problem is carrier-related. Must depend on some carriers that like to restrict 3rd party hardware being attached. The fact it's happening recently points to the 2.3.6 (or KK+) update. Of course, I could be 100% wrong, but maybe try downgrading to 2.3.5 or stock firmware and see if it solves it. Not helping my own case: I'm on 2.3.6 (custom rom) on Virgin Australia and it works fine!
Agree with ironass, it doesn't seem to be a HUGE issue.
I can tell you it is not carrier related. It seems to be hardware related. Its a HUGE issue for the people that have the problem. It effects quite a lot of people as I have seen a thread on XDA as well.
I first had the problem whilst using MIUI, I was ready to send it back so I reset everything put original firmware back on and it was fine after that. My first thoughts were that it was firmware or kernel related. It was fine for about a week then it happened again. This time I was on stock firmware so it can't be firmware or kernel.
Ok, I'm not sure how this hasn't blown up yet but this is a HUGE issue and in my opinion it should be getting way more coverage. If you're having these problems:
1. with your phone going into car mode randomly
2. always having speaker phone activated
3. randomly connecting to kies when it's not plugged in
4. randomly saying it's charging when it's not plugged in
5. freezing, getting really hot, then loosing about 25% charge
then you have a problem with your mini usb port. It is NOT a software problem. I've seen this happen to 3 sg2's including my own. I have been able to fix all of them by cleaning the port with rubbing alcohol. 2 of them unfortunately relapsed. I have no idea why or how this problem is so prevalent but it appears to be affecting A LOT of people. What can be done about this? It seems like it is faulty hardware and not an issue with people just being careless with the port. I hope this clears up some confusion that people have.
I think this should be added to the sticky guide somewhere as a common fault.
To me, this seems to be a loose connection fault at the handset's USB port.
Are most of you who have this problem frequently plugging the phone in and out?
Ok, I'm not sure how this hasn't blown up yet but this is a HUGE issue and in my opinion it should be getting way more coverage. If you're having these problems:
1. with your phone going into car mode randomly
2. always having speaker phone activated
3. randomly connecting to kies when it's not plugged in
4. randomly saying it's charging when it's not plugged in
5. freezing, getting really hot, then loosing about 25% charge
then you have a problem with your mini usb port. It is NOT a software problem. I've seen this happen to 3 sg2's including my own. I have been able to fix all of them by cleaning the port with rubbing alcohol. 2 of them unfortunately relapsed. I have no idea why or how this problem is so prevalent but it appears to be affecting A LOT of people. What can be done about this? It seems like it is faulty hardware and not an issue with people just being careless with the port. I hope this clears up some confusion that people have.
Ok, I'm not sure how this hasn't blown up yet but this is a HUGE issue and in my opinion it should be getting way more coverage. If you're having these problems:
1. with your phone going into car mode randomly
2. always having speaker phone activated
3. randomly connecting to kies when it's not plugged in
4. randomly saying it's charging when it's not plugged in
5. freezing, getting really hot, then loosing about 25% charge
We've been tracking upcoming products and ranking the best tech since 2007. Thanks for trusting our opinion: we get rewarded through affiliate links that earn us a commission and we invite you to learn more about us.