"USB device is not recognised"

[Deleted User]

Every time I plug a mobile phone into my computer, to charge it, I get the "USB device is not recognised" bubble, which goes on to say the device has "malfunctioned", which it hasn't, because I'm not trying to access it, just charge it.

Is there any way I can make Windows ignore the phones?

Moto2

If it shows up in Device Manager, you could always set it as 'Disabled'

[Deleted User]

Moto2 wrote: »

If it shows up in Device Manager, you could always set it as 'Disabled'

Would that disable the device, or the USB socket?

skiptalker

why dont you charge it from another usb source for example i charge from wii console...a radio with usb...or buy a normal plug with a usb port built in these are very cheap.

Fightsback

MTP drivers needed ?

What phone is it ?

[Deleted User]

Fightsback wrote: »

What phone is it ?

It's two phones, both with the same charging socket.

Samsung GT-E1080i and Samsung GT-E1190.

Wonderlands

Same to you, always run into such situation. I tried once to switch off the USB button of my phone and then went smoothly.

[Deleted User]

Just plugged in my Vivitar Camcorder to charge, and no messages. :huh:

kwikbreaks

It's either because the camcorder is just a charging port or you have a valid driver for it. Your PC is recognising the phone as a device it needs a driver for and hasn't got one that works, It could make it very slow to charge if the port won't provide the full 500ma. It won't be all that quick if it does.

[Deleted User]

My phones charge very well, from the USB port.

kwikbreaks

A USB 1/2 port delivers 500ma max, USB 3 port can deliver 900ma but both would normally start low and ramp up on request A halfway decent charger will be 1000ma minimum and most are more. Although a USB port can be used for charging a phone with smartphone batteries being 2000mah or more a proper charger will be a lot quicker. It won't throw up annoying messages eithet.