Help - Stuck at battery charging Symbol

[mtzu]

So my phone ran out of my battery today and when i tried plugging it in again it wont charge and it loops through the battery symbol every 2 sec. I flashed the AKOP jellybean 4.1 rom last week and it worked fine. Any ideas?

 

[Dennisalex]

It could be a Sod? Just flash another rom through recovery.

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[mtzu]

It could be a Sod? Just flash another rom through recovery.

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I cant enter recovery mode or download because it says battery is too low.

 

[jiggabyte]

I've had something a little similar happen to me recently. Mine was reporting a constant charge when unplugged. The fix was cleaning the USB port with alcohol and a toothbrush, and then using a toothpick to push the inside of the USB board up just barely. Apparently USB port issues are common with this model. Maybe that's the issue with your phone?

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[mtzu]

I've had something a little similar happen to me recently. Mine was reporting a constant charge when unplugged. The fix was cleaning the USB port with alcohol and a toothbrush, and then using a toothpick to push the inside of the USB board up just barely. Apparently USB port issues are common with this model. Maybe that's the issue with your phone?

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Okay so I tried that and I'm getting the same thing. Is it possible the battery is just dead? It doesnt seem likely cause yesterday it was working fine.

 

[Dennisalex]

Replace the battery, or turn it on without the battery.

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[mtzu]

Replace the battery, or turn it on without the battery.

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I'm able to get to download mode without the battery in. I've tried flashing the stock samsung rom but same problem. I'm unable to do anything else without the battery. With the battery in I cant even get to download mode or anything else. I'm just gonna try another battery from the att store. Otherwise if anybody else knows anything plz let me know.

 

[Globalrebel]

I'm having this exact same issue. I can't get into download mode though. How were you able to?

I have tried leaving it on the charger for over an hour now, and no luck. I think the battery has literally died on me.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2013766

**Update** I can get into download mode as well without the battery in. But I haven't flashed anything yet as I'm guessing we both have the same issue. Its got to be the battery. Let me know how the test at ATT turns out. If good, I'll just buy one off ebay for like $7

 

[mvi57]

Try this: Once you are in download mode without the battery, put the battery in and see if it charges (give it a hour or so). Someone did this when they had the problem you are having and it worked for them.

 

[mtzu]

Try this: Once you are in download mode without the battery, put the battery in and see if it charges (give it a hour or so). Someone did this when they had the problem you are having and it worked for them.

I tried that, as soon as i put the battery in it goes into the charge symbol loop.

 

[Globalrebel]

I tried that, as soon as i put the battery in it goes into the charge symbol loop.

same here

 

[jiggabyte]

I'm unsure, but maybe you're right and it is your battery. I'm not an expert with this kind of stuff so I can't offer too much help beyond the basics. From what I understand our phone's battery has a gauge built in to monitor battery level and report it to the OS, instead of relying on Android's built in monitoring. Maybe that got messed up when the battery was completely discharged? Hope a new battery gets it working for you, those are relatively cheap.

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[sajjaj]

The same thing happened to my boss's phone. Since we have the same phone, I put my battery in his phone and it worked fine. So he ordered a new battery and it worked. You may have to get a new battery.

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[jr71x]

I would maybe try a new kernel?

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[Phalanx7621]

I would maybe try a new kernel?

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He has. He said he flashed stock through odin and it didn't fix it.

 

[jr71x]

Sorry didn't see that part:\ must be bad battery unless the other kernel isn't on par, anyway, just trying to help and good luck

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---------- Post added at 08:36 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:34 AM ----------

****ty batteries???

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[techn]

I think I have posted about this before my phone is still doing it and it makes the USB unrecognized by any system so I been looking for a fix for this.

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[Globalrebel]

I went ahead and bought a new battery from Ebay. Only like $4 so I'm not too worried if it doesn't fix it. I'll update everyone when I get it!

 

[luckyrand]

I met this problem before. The phone shew charging and then reboot, again and again. The phone was overheated, in the night before.

I bought new battery and external battery charger from eBay. The new battery works well, and the old battery works well after charged by the external charger once. It seems that the cellphone need some minimal battery to work. I guess the phone use too much battery in the night, for some unknown reason, so the phone does not able to get enough power to get into charging circle.

I'ts my guess. If someone can test the voltage of battery, it may show the reason.

 

[Globalrebel]

Replaced the battery and it is fixed. Just had a battery completely drain on me.