My 2-week old phone wont charge unless turned off and plugged into a computer. It barely charges like that though. I tried moving the little pin in the charge port, blowing on it, and resetting to factory settings.... Nothing. Something is obviously wrong with this phone. I wonder what Samsung can do. Is there something I didn't try?
Galaxy S4 won't charge
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I know this reply is way late and everyone probably moved on, but the issue IS a faulty USB port in the phone. If you can't have it fixed under warranty you can order a new one for around $10 online and is simple to replace yourself. Videos on YouTube. I had the same problem and that solved it.
I had the exact same symptoms and tried a lot of those remedies which fixed the problem for a little while, but ultimately failed after so long.
Guys, I've been having the same problem many of you have experienced and I tried everything possible. However, I've been finally able to solve this problem by flashing my phone using Odin. My phone was stock to start with, so I'm not really sure what kind of changes occurred while flashing the tar file but it solved the problem.
I ordered a replacement charge port, changed it with the help of youtube and now it works. I have no idea why this solution works because I could have easily ordered another faulty charge port, but oh well. I'd say try to change the charge port. It's pretty easy
Thank you very much. This had done it for me. The female entry should be centered, you have to bent the center ''thing'' with a razor or something and let it stay in the middle.
This worked for me! Just adjusted the internal part on the inside of the microUSB port of the phone up a bit with a razor, connected it to the default charger & it started charging! Did not receive the constant vibrate sound any longer. Only thing I can figure is that it 'moved' slightly and was touching internally somewhere when the charger was attached. In any case, will look online for a possible replacement USB port & find the videos on YouTube like mentioned previously, should the problem become more so.
Thanks!
Thanks!
I followed this video, instead to replace the charge unit, I only clean the unit with a cotton swab and Isopropyl alcohol.
My S4 now is working like a charm, I hope this post helps.
Samsung S4 Not Charging, Not Syncing, Repair - Fix - YouTube
My S4 now is working like a charm, I hope this post helps.
Samsung S4 Not Charging, Not Syncing, Repair - Fix - YouTube
I'm sorry, but that thread's first two posts -- by that thread's starter (aka, its "original poster" or "OP") -- are just ridiculously wrong and misleading.
I have, however, added a third post to that thread which sets straight the record; and provides any Samsung Galaxy famly phone user -- particularly a Note II user -- with pretty much everything s/he needs to know about this subject.
Hy,
same problem with my S4...wont charge
Joora, I know this happened to you a long time ago , but can you specify what part they replaced ?
Is the flex cable of charging port(see the picture)?
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From Scott7217 in a similar thread:
"My Nexus 4 wouldn't turn on or charge today, but I was able to figure out the problem after doing a few quick Google searches. I'm posting this information in case someone else has a similar problem.
Apparently my Nexus 4 was running low on power, so it went into a deep hibernation mode. I thought I could simply charge it, but instead of seeing a charging icon, my screen was completely blank and unresponsive. Pressing the power button didn't do anything, and I was worried that I bricked my phone somehow. I then performed the following actions:
1. Remove the case off the Nexus 4.
2. Hold down the power and volume down buttons.
3. Insert the USB charging cable into the Nexus 4 while continuing to hold down the power and volume down buttons.
After a few seconds, the screen displayed a green android and a menu of options. Using the volume up and down buttons, I selected the option to Start, then I pressed the power button to confirm my selection. My Nexus 4 then displayed my home screen. I was then able to charge it normally.
By the way, I originally tried this procedure with the case on my Nexus 4, but somehow the case was preventing the buttons from waking up my phone. Removing the case made it easier to press and hold down the buttons to wake up my Nexus 4."
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"My Nexus 4 wouldn't turn on or charge today, but I was able to figure out the problem after doing a few quick Google searches. I'm posting this information in case someone else has a similar problem.
Apparently my Nexus 4 was running low on power, so it went into a deep hibernation mode. I thought I could simply charge it, but instead of seeing a charging icon, my screen was completely blank and unresponsive. Pressing the power button didn't do anything, and I was worried that I bricked my phone somehow. I then performed the following actions:
1. Remove the case off the Nexus 4.
2. Hold down the power and volume down buttons.
3. Insert the USB charging cable into the Nexus 4 while continuing to hold down the power and volume down buttons.
After a few seconds, the screen displayed a green android and a menu of options. Using the volume up and down buttons, I selected the option to Start, then I pressed the power button to confirm my selection. My Nexus 4 then displayed my home screen. I was then able to charge it normally.
By the way, I originally tried this procedure with the case on my Nexus 4, but somehow the case was preventing the buttons from waking up my phone. Removing the case made it easier to press and hold down the buttons to wake up my Nexus 4."
Sent from my LG870 via Tapatalk 2
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I registered literally JUST to make this reply.
I purchased my S4 Active (AT&T) after my iPhone 5 dropped resulting in a broken screen. I've used iPhones since they were released, am an app developer, have an Apple TV, Retina Macbook, my fifth Macbook Pro (started with a Powerbook G4), and lots more. You could say I'm an Apple fan, but I wanted to try something new and was sick of how restrictive iOS was without a jailbreak.
I loved the phone for a week and then started to regret my decision.
Long story short, I've had the same problems as all of you. Tonight, I've been playing with my phone for literally 4 hours while stuck at the startup screen with the empty battery showing, and a frozen progress indicator (a circle that looks like it would rotate, but is frozen still). Unplugging and starting it up shows the Galaxy S4 Active splash screen for about 3 seconds and then it dies. If I plug it in while the splash screen is shown, it just stays frozen there. If I turn it on while plugged in but with no battery, the screens backlight just flickers on and off.
I tried two cables, factory and aftermarket. Two USB ports on my laptop and desktop, two wall chargers, literally every combination you can think of.
Somebody replied here saying they charged it in their car and it fixed it - DING DING DING! I ran out to my car and plugged it in and got the same battery screen with the frozen circle and was very upset... but two seconds later the screen turned off, and then came back on with the normal battery with a green charge indicator inside of it! Hooray! I let it sit in the car for about 15 minutes, and then ran inside and plugged it into the wall (while leaving it off the entire time). It did boot up to the frozen screen, with the empty battery and frozen circle, but I let it sit and about 15 seconds later is turned off and back on to the charging screen.
I dont know why DC vs AC would be an issue, and I used the same cable in the car that I tried inside, but it IS a fix and has worked 100% of the time for me so far.
I've had nothing but issues, my battery dying extremely fast even with power saver on and with my CONSTANTLY killing all processes and lowering screen brightness. While charging in the car, if I'm playing video or using maps the battery actually DEPLETES while on the charger! It charges SO SLOWLY that I LOSE battery with it plugged in. Regardless of whatever argument about wall chargers vs usb charging, that should not be the case. My iPhone 5 charged in half an hour WHILE being used on the same car adapter, and while demanding much more out of the phone at maximum brightness and while streaming HD video.
The phone has serious hardware and/or software issues. It's running much slower and is just a pain in the ***. I will not be satisfied with Samsung unless they COMPLETELY replace my phone at this point. The fact that I paid almost 800 dollars outright for this infuriates me.
tl;dr version: If you cant charge your phone and it's stuck at the screen with an empty battery and a loading "circle" icon that appears to be frozen, go plug it in in your car! Let it sit for a bit and the charging screen will come up; if it doesnt, force shut it down (hold power button until the screen goes black). This was literally the ONLY THING THAT WORKED for me, and I tried absolutely EVERY possible alternative. Good luck, guys!
I purchased my S4 Active (AT&T) after my iPhone 5 dropped resulting in a broken screen. I've used iPhones since they were released, am an app developer, have an Apple TV, Retina Macbook, my fifth Macbook Pro (started with a Powerbook G4), and lots more. You could say I'm an Apple fan, but I wanted to try something new and was sick of how restrictive iOS was without a jailbreak.
I loved the phone for a week and then started to regret my decision.
Long story short, I've had the same problems as all of you. Tonight, I've been playing with my phone for literally 4 hours while stuck at the startup screen with the empty battery showing, and a frozen progress indicator (a circle that looks like it would rotate, but is frozen still). Unplugging and starting it up shows the Galaxy S4 Active splash screen for about 3 seconds and then it dies. If I plug it in while the splash screen is shown, it just stays frozen there. If I turn it on while plugged in but with no battery, the screens backlight just flickers on and off.
I tried two cables, factory and aftermarket. Two USB ports on my laptop and desktop, two wall chargers, literally every combination you can think of.
Somebody replied here saying they charged it in their car and it fixed it - DING DING DING! I ran out to my car and plugged it in and got the same battery screen with the frozen circle and was very upset... but two seconds later the screen turned off, and then came back on with the normal battery with a green charge indicator inside of it! Hooray! I let it sit in the car for about 15 minutes, and then ran inside and plugged it into the wall (while leaving it off the entire time). It did boot up to the frozen screen, with the empty battery and frozen circle, but I let it sit and about 15 seconds later is turned off and back on to the charging screen.
I dont know why DC vs AC would be an issue, and I used the same cable in the car that I tried inside, but it IS a fix and has worked 100% of the time for me so far.
I've had nothing but issues, my battery dying extremely fast even with power saver on and with my CONSTANTLY killing all processes and lowering screen brightness. While charging in the car, if I'm playing video or using maps the battery actually DEPLETES while on the charger! It charges SO SLOWLY that I LOSE battery with it plugged in. Regardless of whatever argument about wall chargers vs usb charging, that should not be the case. My iPhone 5 charged in half an hour WHILE being used on the same car adapter, and while demanding much more out of the phone at maximum brightness and while streaming HD video.
The phone has serious hardware and/or software issues. It's running much slower and is just a pain in the ***. I will not be satisfied with Samsung unless they COMPLETELY replace my phone at this point. The fact that I paid almost 800 dollars outright for this infuriates me.
tl;dr version: If you cant charge your phone and it's stuck at the screen with an empty battery and a loading "circle" icon that appears to be frozen, go plug it in in your car! Let it sit for a bit and the charging screen will come up; if it doesnt, force shut it down (hold power button until the screen goes black). This was literally the ONLY THING THAT WORKED for me, and I tried absolutely EVERY possible alternative. Good luck, guys!
SOLUTION:
Charge the battery in another device. Then put it back in the phone and it will work normally. I used an old phone and connected the - & + with some small wires. I charged the samsung battery for 5 minutes and then my S4 recognised it and start charging. Be carefull, if you don't know how to do it ask somebody.
The problem is that phone can't detect the battery if it is depleted. It seems a software bug. Samsung should fix it.
Charge the battery in another device. Then put it back in the phone and it will work normally. I used an old phone and connected the - & + with some small wires. I charged the samsung battery for 5 minutes and then my S4 recognised it and start charging. Be carefull, if you don't know how to do it ask somebody.
The problem is that phone can't detect the battery if it is depleted. It seems a software bug. Samsung should fix it.
I was told during a live chat with Samsung that using generic or non Samsung specific chargers can actually ruin your phone and cause the battery to drain or not charge. I've experimented and found this to be 100% true, on my phones at least
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I've noticed that it starts charging but as soon as a notification comes up it stops! It's really starting to drive me nuts and I think I'm switching back to Apple if it doesn't start acting right
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