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Samsung Galaxy Note 3: Replaced charging port, still charging slowly.

Wed, 02 Aug 2017 08:22:18 -0700

Hi I recently replaced the charging port in my Note 3 N900T. The seller I purchased the replacement from ended up being one for the AT&T version but I've read that they are compatible. Once I replaced the part I tried to charge it and the phone is still charging very slowly and the same problems exist from before I replaced it including the phone keeps getting disconnected from the USB cable when it's plugged in requiring me to fidget with the power cord to get it to start charging even after trying multiple USB cables, and also my phone not being recognized at all when connected to a PC after trying multiple PCs as well. I'm not sure what could be effecting the phone after trying all the methods. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks for the reply, I will have to use your suggestion to see if the battery is bad. Otherwise I solved the charging issue, somehow 3 of my USB cables all seemed to be bad. What are the chances. I found one that works and charging is no longer an issue. However, I have tried just about everything I could find out about USB connection to a PC and nothing works. Rebooting both the phone and the PC, turning USB debugging on/off, reinstalling android drivers on Windows 7, and trying different apps to no avail. I am certain that something is wrong internally with the phone itself. MTP always crashes when I attempt to launch and I can't seem to find a fix. I believe this might have been caused when I stopped Samsung Kies and attempted to uninstall it a couple months ago, but as it is permanent software for the phone it reverted back to samsung link. Both Kies and Link are no longer supported so I tried Smart switch and still no result. I think my only option now is to do a factory reset and hope that this is only a software problem.

⟐ Edited by author Ağustos 02, 2017 at 8:22 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy Note 3: I dropped it and the screen is cracked.

Sat, 15 Jul 2017 17:20:56 -0700

Will that cause it not to work? It will power on but I can't see anything

Ok thank you very much for your help. I thought when there is no display on the screen it meant the LCD was broken is this true?

⟐ Commented Temmuz 15, 2017 at 17:20 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy Note 3: Why won't my phone turn on fully? {bootloop]

Thu, 13 Jul 2017 08:10:43 -0700

Hi,

Phone was working perfectly, then I swapped the battery (I have several batteries which I swap and charge as needed) in my phone and the phone would not turn back on.

ONLY while it's plugged in, the phone vibrates, then the battery symbol with the lightning bolt appears for a split second, then it shuts down and repeats until i unplug it.

When it's plugged in and I hold down the power button, the screen flashes samsung notes 3 (like during normal operation), then shuts down.

Clearly this is an issue with something on the logic board. I think power is not being routed properly from the battery, but I'm not sure. Can you help?

⟐ Answer accepted Temmuz 13, 2017 at 8:10 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy Note 3: Accidentally deleted my mobile data

Tue, 04 Jul 2017 01:48:25 -0700

How do I get my mobile data back after I accidentally deleted my access point name?

⟐ Answered Temmuz 04, 2017 at 1:48 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy Note 3: Unable to turn on Wifi but data still working

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 10:44:53 -0700

Everything was fine this morning. Dunno why suddenly im unable to connect to wifi.

It's like this, the wifi button cannot be turned on, the color is darken. I still can turn it off, but when i tried to turn it on, the button ust darken but nothing happen, however my data still works,please help.

⟐ Commented Haziran 06, 2017 at 10:44 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy Note 3: Complete shutdown and possible never work again.

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 09:01:17 -0700

What do you think would cause a phone that is on a charger and has 80 percent battery to shutdown? But is also not powering back up at all; I mean I press the power button and hold it for a second or two, and I get nothing. No light on screen, no vibration to let me know that there is power I mean I get no response from the phone at all. Would like to know what you think is the problem?

⟐ Answered Haziran 06, 2017 at 9:01 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy Note 3: ...As long as the volume up key + home key + power key does not work

Fri, 26 May 2017 23:08:15 -0700

As long as the volume up key + home key + Power key does not press enter simultaneously?

aside after connect charger with phone and the volume up key + home key + Power key

press enter simultaneously a msg appear " A custom OS can cause critical problem in phone and installed applications.

if you want to download a custom OS press the volume up key.

otherwise, press the volume down key to cancel.

i am trying to press volume up key but nothing happen...

⟐ Commented Mayıs 26, 2017 at 23:08 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy Note 3: How do I thoroughly clean after dropping in water

Sun, 21 May 2017 08:23:30 -0700

accidentally dropped in water can it be fixed

⟐ Answer accepted Mayıs 21, 2017 at 8:23 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy Note 3: How to save my gone photos

Thu, 18 May 2017 01:11:23 -0700

how to recover deleted photos in whatsapp??

⟐ Answered Mayıs 18, 2017 at 1:11 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy Note 3: Water Damage to Note 3 an year back. Is it possible to revive it?

Sun, 16 Apr 2017 09:49:10 -0700

Dropped my phone in a pool an year back. Put it in a rice bag. Didn't work so moved on to another phone. While researching noticed quite a few people got their phone working again. I have opened the back cover but i am not able to see if there is any water damage and if yes then to what components?

Thanks for the guide. I have just performed a teardown and dunked the components in isopropyl alcohol . However, while removing the components, i broke a thin portion of the end of the USB charging strip. Therefore i did not completely remove the USB module and the vibrator motor part from the board. I have right dunked these components attached with the board. Do you think i need to replace the USB charging strip? Also, is there a way to identify if my old battery works or not?

⟐ Edited by author Nisan 16, 2017 at 9:49 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy Note 3: The Earphone stay on

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 13:46:37 -0700

I dont have any headphone conected and stiil on. I cant hear anything even talk trough the phone any help

⟐ Answer accepted Şubat 10, 2017 at 13:46 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy Note 3: Why does only one of my headphones work

Tue, 31 Jan 2017 10:10:22 -0700

I replaced the headphone jack and the problem is still here. Any ideas

Well i read that if you put a small piece of aluminum foil in the jack it fixes it. I tryed and it did but i would like to really fix it

⟐ Edited by author Ocak 31, 2017 at 10:10 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy Note 3: broken screen and no sound

Sat, 07 Jan 2017 13:29:30 -0700

Hello

I have a note 3 from att with a broken lcd when I power it up and the buttons light up and it vibrates but I don't have any sound coming from the speaker or the earpiece . I ordered a new screen assembly but I was wondering if anyone knew if the broken screen has anything to do with the lack of sound or should I be looking at something else

Thank you for your time, Chris A.

⟐ Commented Ocak 07, 2017 at 13:29 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy Note 3: text message issues cant open picture messages

Sat, 17 Sep 2016 18:29:48 -0700

where do I turn on my mms settings

⟐ Answered Eylül 17, 2016 at 18:29 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy Note 3: Customize my note 3

Sat, 30 Jul 2016 08:09:16 -0700

I'm trying speed up my phone and im wanting to root it and install a custom rom. I tried the towel root and it says my device IS NOT SUPPORTED. Is the any way to get around this.?

⟐ Answer accepted Temmuz 30, 2016 at 8:09 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy Note 3: will charge very hard

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 11:22:55 -0700

My samsung galaxy note 3 will charge very hard I have to push it in and can't move it at all,first the charger wasn't going and I had to push it,since then it's been like that,please tell me what to do?

⟐ Answer accepted Temmuz 27, 2016 at 11:22 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy Note 3: Good Question That I need to know

Thu, 21 Jul 2016 10:18:58 -0700

if one side of the galaxy note 3 charging port wont work will the other part work

⟐ Answered Temmuz 21, 2016 at 10:18 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy Note 3: Compatibility At&t - Tmobile

Tue, 19 Jul 2016 19:59:41 -0700

At&t Bezel for note 3 work on a Tmobile note 3?

⟐ Answered Temmuz 19, 2016 at 19:59 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy Note 3: No charging after get wet

Thu, 14 Jul 2016 10:26:57 -0700

My phone dropped in the water about 1 week ago. Soon I opened it and dried with cold hairdryer the mater board and all the contacts. After 3 4 hours a tried to switch on and it worked fine. After about 3 days during the night the phone switched off. I did not know why. When I tried to charge it the phone showed the dock was connected but did not charge the battery. So I bought and replaced a new dock charge inside the phone but remained the same problem. Moreover at the time no more signals that the charger is connected. What can I do now? Thank you for your reply!!! I apologise for my bad English.

⟐ Answer unaccepted Temmuz 14, 2016 at 10:26 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy Note 3: problem downloading pictures from galaxy note 3

Wed, 06 Jul 2016 04:55:10 -0700

I have 5 pictures on my phone. When I download to my laptop it comes up with over 2000 images to download. When I click on one of the downloads it is not a picture but rather a smiley face or ad. How do I get these off my phone and make it so they will not come back?

⟐ Answer accepted Temmuz 06, 2016 at 4:55 GMT-7