Recent content by landdan

Many times I have solved my own problem while explaining it to others. Forums make good sounding boards. And, like doctors, it is wise to get a 2nd opinion if you can. (When you are doped up in intensive care that can be difficult. Been there!)

It was. I think it was disabled even though I didn't choose that option. Disabling essentially bricks the phone temporarily so that phone can't be detected/invaded via USB. I'm still not convinced that USB connection to battery is possible while disabled. I believe the CPU of the phone controls...

Is charging possible while phone is bricked?

Can a lost phone, that has been locked remotely, be charged up by anyone who picks it up? Remote locking secures data by disabling phone. I'm wondering if battery charging is disabled along with everything else.

Update: I found the charger voltage at the point shown on this latest pic. (smaller arrow at left) The 5V goes away when charger is disconnected. The 3.85 volts drops to 0.7v and decays when battery is disconnected. Voltage does not go up when charged overnight. Is it common for lithium...

Did some more testing. With a USB test cable, I measured exactly 5V from unloaded charger. I was afraid to do this next test, but decided to go for it*. I disconnected the battery while the phone was connected to charger. Voltage at the pictured test point dropped to 0.7 and decayed to...

I get 3.85v near the battery connector (see pic), but the voltage does not budge when connected to charger. I expected to see 4.4v. Why not? Charger and cable are charging other phones just fine and apparently this one as well. 2022 Power

Just replaced screen. Went fairly smooth, but removing battery to access ribbon cables was annoying. Verified that I have 3.85 V on the board near the battery so the battery appears good. Held power button in for more than 30 seconds. No response. Even if the brightness is all the way down I...

Already have a working replacement (Samsung Galaxy) but I need the files on the old phone.

My 2022 Moto G Power spent almost 2 weeks in the gutter buried in snow. It stopped working after the first 4 days in the gutter. Battery probably depleted beyond recovery. Gets very slightly warm on charger overnight. Screen smashed at upper right. Lenses on back also destroyed. Not recognized...

My phone is full. I have deleted all pictures, downloads, emptied caches, force-stopped apps and hardly made a dent. I believe I have hidden files/folders that need to go or get cleaned up. I can't view hidden files at all from my PC (I can view PC's hidden files, but they aren't preceded by a...