Galaxy S5 USB3 - or not!

markymarkis · Apr 19, 2014

Hi,
I've tried using a USB3.0 cable but my system still says its only running at high speed (usb 2) not super speed (usb3)
same results with mac os and windows 8.1

windows: using usbview on windows as documented here :
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/usbcoreblog...sb-3-0-device-is-operating-at-superspeed.aspx

mac: using system information.

is this a firmware limitation or is it happening with every unit?

altimax98 · Apr 19, 2014

There should be a setting in the storage area to enable USB 3.0. By default it will always initially connect at 2.0 unless that toggle is flipped

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markymarkis · Apr 20, 2014

altimax98 said:
There should be a setting in the storage area to enable USB 3.0. By default it will always initially connect at 2.0 unless that toggle is flipped

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does anyone know where to find that toggle?

altimax98 · Apr 20, 2014

markymarkis said:
does anyone know where to find that toggle?

Itll be on the USB PC connection screen. Plug your S5 into the PC and tap the notification that should say Connected as MTP. Itll bring you to the screen with the selection. Itll have to be enabled each time you connect the cable from what I know

markymarkis · Apr 20, 2014

altimax98 said:
Itll be on the USB PC connection screen. Plug your S5 into the PC and tap the notification that should say Connected as MTP. Itll bring you to the screen with the selection. Itll have to be enabled each time you connect the cable from what I know

I've never seen that option, if i plug in the usb cable then go to notifications and click "connected as a media device"
when i tap it i get the option to connect as a media device (mtp) or camera (ptp)
and nothing else.
no other option, no menu.

altimax98 · Apr 20, 2014

You are using a USB 3.0 cable and port with USB 3.0 drivers installed?

Especially the driver part

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markymarkis · Apr 20, 2014

altimax98 said:
You are using a USB 3.0 cable and port with USB 3.0 drivers installed?

Especially the driver part

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of course.

markymarkis · Apr 22, 2014

markymarkis said:
of course.

ok i have found the reason.
the Australian firmware (straight from samsung, not carrier related) is severely crippled.
it has usb 3 disabled completely.

i flashed the taiwanese firmware on my device and now under windows when i plug it in i get the usb3 option on the phone, when activated it works perfectly. mac osx doesn't work.

i can't believe how crippled the Australian firmware is, no auto rotate in gallery, not able to turn off shutter sound in camera, can't modify the dock. no camera on lock screen, no usb3 support, and probably more...

Nightlight · Feb 28, 2015

markymarkis said:
ok i have found the reason.
the Australian firmware (straight from samsung, not carrier related) is severely crippled.
it has usb 3 disabled completely.

i flashed the taiwanese firmware on my device and now under windows when i plug it in i get the usb3 option on the phone, when activated it works perfectly. mac osx doesn't work.

i can't believe how crippled the Australian firmware is, no auto rotate in gallery, not able to turn off shutter sound in camera, can't modify the dock. no camera on lock screen, no usb3 support, and probably more...

I know this is an old thread but at least you managed to find a firmware that worked. I have a G900F with a USB3 port that I cannot use

cheers all!
Night...

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