How to disable usb port on GS5

[bkenobi69]

My usb port seems to have died the other day. It stopped charging and gives the message about an incompatible charger. I have tried Ll of the suggestions except factory reset. I ordered a Qi charger could and was planning on just wireless charging until I decide what I will replace this one with.

But, today the phone has started popping up a message randomly when I don't have it plugged in. It seems to be keeping it from sleeping and my pocket is vibrating as much as a couple dozen times a minute. Is there a way to disable the port in software since it appears broken?I just need a few weeks worth of life out of it till I get the new device and have everything up and running.

 

[bkenobi69]

I know this is an old phone, but I thought there might still be some people who might know about lollipop on here. I'm currently rotating batteries since my qi adapter didn't arise before leaving town. But, the constant buzzing is pretty annoying. I can mute the phone to avoid it (I assume) but then I miss all incoming traffic.

 

[bkenobi69]

So I gather I won't get a response. I'm still crossing my fingers...

I bought a wireless charger and adapter from amazon. It works, but it appears every time the usb cable message occurs, the charging stops. In 6 hours last night it continually toggled from charge to not (turning the screen on). I went from 22% to 35%. Not impressive.

 

[BlueCyclone]

So I gather I won't get a response. I'm still crossing my fingers...

I bought a wireless charger and adapter from amazon. It works, but it appears every time the usb cable message occurs, the charging stops. In 6 hours last night it continually toggled from charge to not (turning the screen on). I went from 22% to 35%. Not impressive.

Maybe try checking your usb port for foriegn matter/ bent pins before giving up. Ive had that happen on a couple different phones. Made all kinds of havoc. Even a small bit of lint can hold moisture and cause pin shorts

 

[bkenobi69]

Thanks for the suggestion. I blew the port out with both canned air and my air compressor. I also tried using a tooth pick to scrape the contacts with and without isopropyl alcohol. I read somewhere that slightly bending the pins/center body up can help in case it was pushed down. I didn't see any change when I tried using my plastic screen pry tool.

It appears that the message pops up more when the battery is below 30% for some reason. I have no idea why though.

 

[bkenobi69]

Maybe try checking your usb port for foriegn matter/ bent pins before giving up. Ive had that happen on a couple different phones. Made all kinds of havoc. Even a small bit of lint can hold moisture and cause pin shorts

I ended up changing providers and replaced the phone. I was able to get wireless charging working for the most part. It requires careful alignment of the phone and pad.

I checked for debris and pin damage, but nothing looked problematic. The only thing that helped in any way was using a plastic screw driver to pry up on the port. This did not fix it, but it stopped complaining all the time and made it usable with the Qi charger.