Ubunt not recognizing when USB is plugged in with Samsung SPH-M930 phone

[xaegis]

I am Running Ubuntu 12.04 x64. When I plug the USB cable in from my Samsung SPH-M930 phone, it doesn't seem to want to mount the device. It recognizes it in lsusb, but will not mount.

Me@MyComputer:~$ lsusb
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 001 Device 002: ID 8087:0020 Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub
Bus 002 Device 002: ID 8087:0020 Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub
Bus 001 Device 003: ID 0c45:640f Microdia 
Bus 002 Device 009: ID 04e8:f000 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd 
Bus 002 Device 004: ID 046d:c06b Logitech, Inc. G700 Wireless Gaming Mouse
Bus 002 Device 005: ID 0a5c:4500 Broadcom Corp. BCM2046B1 USB 2.0 Hub (part of BCM2046 Bluetooth)
Bus 002 Device 006: ID 413c:8157 Dell Computer Corp. Integrated Keyboard
Bus 002 Device 007: ID 413c:8158 Dell Computer Corp. Integrated Touchpad / Trackstick
Bus 002 Device 008: ID 413c:8156 Dell Computer Corp. Wireless 370 Bluetooth Mini-card

Anyone have any ideas on how to begin troubleshooting this problem?

thanks in advance,

-e

[jack454]

I had to create a file called 51-android.rules in /etc/udev/rules.d. You can try creating that file and putting this in it. SUBSYSTEMS=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="04e8", ATTRS{idProduct}=="f000", MODE="0666"

[xaegis]

I had to create a file called 51-android.rules in /etc/udev/rules.d. You can try creating that file and putting this in it. SUBSYSTEMS=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="04e8", ATTRS{idProduct}=="f000", MODE="0666"

Thanks... What does it to? Change the owner of the USB module to R/W everyone?

I was beginning to think it is some kind of permissions issue because Turning the USB onto debugging mode fixes the problem as well.

[jack454]

It should make the computer recognize your phone. You may have to restart the computer after creating the file. Hope it works for you, that's what I had to do to get my phone to show up.

[xaegis]

It should make the computer recognize your phone. You may have to restart the computer after creating the file. Hope it works for you, that's what I had to do to get my phone to show up.

I just tried it and restarted my computer. It (creating the file and inserting it into the /etc/udev/rules.d directory) didnt do anyting for me. THe /etc/udev/ on the computer and not the phone. Correct?

[jack454]

Right. on the computer. Sorry it didn't work. not sure what to try now.

[DisturbedDragon]

When you plug the phone in be sure to select USB Storage option. Requires two screen taps when prompted on the phone. Make sure it is not going to Charge Only option by default in you phone settings. Ensure the USB cable you are using is a host cable and not just a charging cable.

[xaegis]

When you plug the phone in be sure to select USB Storage option. Requires two screen taps when prompted on the phone. Make sure it is not going to Charge Only option by default in you phone settings. Ensure the USB cable you are using is a host cable and not just a charging cable.

Host cable? Hummm... I tried several different cables and none of them worked including cables which worked for data transfer with my LG phone. I never knew there were differentiated cables.

I was placing it in Mass Storage mode and not charge only mode.

Thanks everyone for trying to help me!

[DisturbedDragon]

abraham@Abraham-N150:~$ lsusb
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 005 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 001 Device 002: ID 0ac8:c33f Z-Star Microelectronics Corp. Webcam
Bus 001 Device 003: ID 04e8:681d Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd Galaxy Portal/Spica Android Phone

My usb output 12.04 x86. I notice the phone is further identified. Perhaps the phone is not properly communicating its ID. Have you tried other USB ports or computers? About all I have for you. Sorry if it does not help.

[xaegis]

abraham@Abraham-N150:~$ lsusb
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 005 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 001 Device 002: ID 0ac8:c33f Z-Star Microelectronics Corp. Webcam
Bus 001 Device 003: ID 04e8:681d Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd Galaxy Portal/Spica Android Phone

My usb output 12.04 x86. I notice the phone is further identified. Perhaps the phone is not properly communicating its ID. Have you tried other USB ports or computers? About all I have for you. Sorry if it does not help.

Yes I have tried it with 1 other computer with the same outcome.

Thanks though.