I used to be able to do this. I just plugged in the USB C
cable into the phone and the USB A end of the cable into my PC
and an option screen allowing file transfer or charging popped
up.
Now the phone goes 'bong' and just charges, no option screen.
If I go into settings the screen that allows data
transfer via a list of radio button refuses any input. I is
stuck on charging and the radio button is dim.
If I swipe down twice to get the list of options like
Torch On/Off there is no USB option which all the
online help suggest should be there.
I have powered Off and On and that has not fixed it.
How do I get this option back ?.
Andrew
I used to be able to do this. I just plugged in the USB C
cable into the phone and the USB A end of the cable into my PC
and an option screen allowing file transfer or charging popped
up.
Now the phone goes 'bong' and just charges, no option screen.
If I go into settings the screen that allows data
transfer via a list of radio button refuses any input. I is
stuck on charging and the radio button is dim.
If I swipe down twice to get the list of options like
Torch On/Off there is no USB option which all the
online help suggest should be there.
I have powered Off and On and that has not fixed it.
How do I get this option back ?.
I used to be able to do this. I just plugged in the USB C
cable into the phone and the USB A end of the cable into my PC
and an option screen allowing file transfer or charging popped
up.
Now the phone goes 'bong' and just charges, no option screen.
If I go into settings the screen that allows data
transfer via a list of radio button refuses any input. I is
stuck on charging and the radio button is dim.
If I swipe down twice to get the list of options like
Torch On/Off there is no USB option which all the
online help suggest should be there.
I have powered Off and On and that has not fixed it.
How do I get this option back ?.
Andrew
On 15/03/2025 21:00, Andrew wrote:
I used to be able to do this. I just plugged in the USB C
cable into the phone and the USB A end of the cable into my PC
and an option screen allowing file transfer or charging popped
up.
Now the phone goes 'bong' and just charges, no option screen.
If I go into settings the screen that allows data
transfer via a list of radio button refuses any input. I is
stuck on charging and the radio button is dim.
If I swipe down twice to get the list of options like
Torch On/Off there is no USB option which all the
online help suggest should be there.
I have powered Off and On and that has not fixed it.
How do I get this option back ?.
Are you sure the cable you are using is actually a USB data transfer cable not just a dedicated charging cable <=== This
(these don't have any wires between the data pins!)?
I used to be able to do this. I just plugged in the USB C
cable into the phone and the USB A end of the cable into my PC
and an option screen allowing file transfer or charging popped
up.
Now the phone goes 'bong' and just charges, no option screen.
If I go into settings the screen that allows data
transfer via a list of radio button refuses any input. I is
stuck on charging and the radio button is dim.
If I swipe down twice to get the list of options like
Torch On/Off there is no USB option which all the
online help suggest should be there.
I have powered Off and On and that has not fixed it.
How do I get this option back ?.
On Sat, 15 Mar 2025 21:00:01 +0000, Andrew <Andrew97d@btinternet.com>
wrote:
I used to be able to do this. I just plugged in the USB C
cable into the phone and the USB A end of the cable into my PC
and an option screen allowing file transfer or charging popped
up.
Now the phone goes 'bong' and just charges, no option screen.
If I go into settings the screen that allows data
transfer via a list of radio button refuses any input. I is
stuck on charging and the radio button is dim.
If I swipe down twice to get the list of options like
Torch On/Off there is no USB option which all the
online help suggest should be there.
I have powered Off and On and that has not fixed it.
How do I get this option back ?.
Buiding on what John Rumm has said, open File Explorer when the phone
is connected. If the phone is not listed then try a different cable.
If it is you should be able to browse to the phone's storage folder
and its sub folders.
On 15/03/2025 21:00, Andrew wrote:
I used to be able to do this. I just plugged in the USB C
cable into the phone and the USB A end of the cable into my PC
and an option screen allowing file transfer or charging popped
up.
Now the phone goes 'bong' and just charges, no option screen.
If I go into settings the screen that allows data
transfer via a list of radio button refuses any input. I is
stuck on charging and the radio button is dim.
If I swipe down twice to get the list of options like
Torch On/Off there is no USB option which all the
online help suggest should be there.
I have powered Off and On and that has not fixed it.
How do I get this option back ?.
Are you sure the cable you are using is actually a USB data transfer
cable not just a dedicated charging cable (these don't have any wires
between the data pins!)?
With a power only cable the phone will notice it is being change and typically make a sound. The PC won't see a USB device though and not
make a sound.
With a full USB lead the PC should make the USB mounting sound in
addition to the phone making a noise.
On Android you would normally select Connected Devices:
https://wiki.diyfaq.org.uk/index.php/File:Android14ConnectedDevices.png
Then click on USB to get the options:
https://wiki.diyfaq.org.uk/index.php/File:Android14USBOptions.png
(Most modern devices
that removes an attack vector should you ever try charging from a
malicious public charger)
On Sat, 3/15/2025 6:06 PM, John Rumm wrote:
On 15/03/2025 21:00, Andrew wrote:
I used to be able to do this. I just plugged in the USB C
cable into the phone and the USB A end of the cable into my PC
and an option screen allowing file transfer or charging popped
up.
Now the phone goes 'bong' and just charges, no option screen.
If I go into settings the screen that allows data
transfer via a list of radio button refuses any input. I is
stuck on charging and the radio button is dim.
If I swipe down twice to get the list of options like
Torch On/Off there is no USB option which all the
online help suggest should be there.
I have powered Off and On and that has not fixed it.
How do I get this option back ?.
Are you sure the cable you are using is actually a USB data transfer cable >> not just a dedicated charging cable <=== This
(these don't have any wires between the data pins!)?
At least it will be well charged :-)
I often wonder why there isn't some industry standard
for marking charging cables, so the users won't
get snookered like this. There was someone in another
group recently, who was in this situation. Making the cable
a red or an orange colour might help. You can't use lightning
bolts, because that icon is overused already.
*******
This utility (on Windows) will show the status of
USB ports. If the phone end has the cable attached,
and you are just about to plug in the Windows PC end,
this utility will not respond if a "dumb-type charging cable"
is plugged in. Normally, if endpoints form because the
config space of a USB device is detected, the port will
show a change, in the GUI of this program. You can plug
in a USB stick, and watch how the display changes in this
program, to calibrate what a "normal" response would look like.
https://www.uwe-sieber.de/usbtreeview_e.html
https://www.uwe-sieber.de/files/UsbTreeView_x64.zip <=== bottom of web page
Originally, Microsoft wrote "UVCView" and perhaps "UVCView2",
but they made it extra painful to find the utilities. At least
with this utility, the download can be located and the utility
is well-maintained by its author. Occasionally, Uwe used to
show up in the old WinXP USENET group for a visit.
Paul
On 15/03/2025 21:00, Andrew wrote:
I used to be able to do this. I just plugged in the USB C
cable into the phone and the USB A end of the cable into my PC
and an option screen allowing file transfer or charging popped
up.
Now the phone goes 'bong' and just charges, no option screen.
If I go into settings the screen that allows data
transfer via a list of radio button refuses any input. I is
stuck on charging and the radio button is dim.
If I swipe down twice to get the list of options like
Torch On/Off there is no USB option which all the
online help suggest should be there.
I have powered Off and On and that has not fixed it.
How do I get this option back ?.
Reboot the PC.
Andrew
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However, by plugging the USB A end into a different slot of my 4-way
USB3 hub, the extra options now appear. Wierd.
The USBC<->USBA cable is the one supplied by Motorola with the phone.
I see this behaviour under W10 on my USB hubs.
As best as I can work out, something upsets a USB port (possibly incorrect removal, possibly something else) and for some time that port will no
longer behave correctly.
I see this with my Garmin Edge Explore which I sync with the computer to download routes and to save details of rides.
Every now and then the PC won't identify it, but if I move it to the next slot on the 4 port hub it then works.
I think after some unspecified time the original port starts to work again.
I have no real explanation, just a fix which seems to work.
I see this behaviour under W10 on my USB hubs.
As best as I can work out, something upsets a USB port (possibly incorrect removal, possibly something else) and for some time that port will no
longer behave correctly.
I see this with my Garmin Edge Explore which I sync with the computer to download routes and to save details of rides.
Every now and then the PC won't identify it, but if I move it to the next slot on the 4 port hub it then works.
I think after some unspecified time the original port starts to work again.
David wrote:
I see this behaviour under W10 on my USB hubs.
As best as I can work out, something upsets a USB port (possibly
incorrect removal, possibly something else) and for some time that port
will no longer behave correctly.
I see this with my Garmin Edge Explore which I sync with the computer
to download routes and to save details of rides.
Every now and then the PC won't identify it, but if I move it to the
next slot on the 4 port hub it then works.
I think after some unspecified time the original port starts to work
again.
powered or un-powered hub?
I've not seen a USB port that actually reports it has shut down due to
too high a power draw for many years, but they often have a polyfuse
that will "self-repair" after some time.
Are you sure the cable you are using is actually a USB data transfer
cable not just a dedicated charging cable (these don't have any wires
between the data pins!)?
With a power only cable the phone will notice it is being change and
typically make a sound. The PC won't see a USB device though and not
make a sound.
However, by plugging the USB A end into a different slot of my
4-way USB3 hub, the extra options now appear. Wierd.
PS Did you dispose of your Bosch orbital sander ?. I have
a PEX220A version which lacks the extra handle at the front
but I prefer it because it can be used one-handed while up
a ladder (!!). It needs a new backing disk which is part no
2 608 601 175; this one ...
https://www.bosch-professional.com/gb/en/8-hole-medium-backing- pads-2867716-ocs-ac/
I suspect yours used the same 8-hole backing pad.
On 16/03/2025 13:24, Andrew wrote:
I suspect yours used the same 8-hole backing pad.
Could be... I will have a look later and let you know.
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