Help please: My computer does not detect G1; other computer does.

[aewatson]

Hey all,

Not sure what to do here. I've read through all the posts regarding the G1 not being detected by computers, and I know about checking the notification to mount the SD card. In fact, on my friend's computer, it worked exactly that way, even without installing any drivers, allowing me to browse through my SD card.

However, on my particular computer, the phone will charge once it is connected via USB, but it never gives me a notification telling me that it *knows* it's connected to a PC, nor does the PC give any hint that a device is connected through USB.

I have restarted, changed USB ports, and verified the ports are working by plugging in other devices. I've even followed Microsoft's registry-hack instructions to force the USB listener to 'never sleep'.

Any ideas?

[agentaaron]

Welcome to AC!

Maybe try a different USB cable???

[aewatson]

Wow...it worked! I was using a generic USB cable that works for both my portable hard drives, and at least charges my G1, so I thought for sure the cable was fine. But when I used the cable that came with the phone (was still wrapped and in the box), it immediately detected the USB connection.

I'm perplexed. I used a generic USB cable at work and it detected the connection.

Oh well, thanks for suggesting the obvious!

[agentaaron]

Originally Posted by aewatson

Wow...it worked! I was using a generic USB cable that works for both my portable hard drives, and at least charges my G1, so I thought for sure the cable was fine. But when I used the cable that came with the phone (was still wrapped and in the box), it immediately detected the USB connection.

I'm perplexed. I used a generic USB cable at work and it detected the connection.

Oh well, thanks for suggesting the obvious!

LOL...glad it worked...it was really just a complete stab in the dark . I have a big box of mini USB cables and dont recall ever having trouble with any of them

[DaYuMu6ft7]

Yes, Welcome to the community..

And I agree with Aaaron, try another USB cable

No matter how advanced your pc is or not.

Your phone mount icon should pop up no matter what