MHD connection issues: Need help

ODU135 · 03-05-2017, 05:32 PM

Hey all, I'm having issues connecting my car to MHD. I have downloaded the app on my samsung galaxy s3. Im using an OTG usb cord I bought at radioshack as well as an amazon D+kan cable.

For whatever reason, My android phone will not connect to USB well. when I plug in the USB OTG cable only to the port on the phone, it flickers between "USB connected" and "USB disconnected" constantly. I dont know if this is my phones charging port that is messed up or the OTG cord.

Additionally MHD says there is so cable detected. even though my D+kan cable is from amazon, it works on my laptop with inpa and connects to my car no problem. its also a green board and lights up when plugged in no problems.

Do you guys think I have bad cords or my samsung s3 has a bad/damaged charging port that is causing it to constantly disconnect/connect and make MHD not able to detect my cord?

Is my OTG cord disconnecting and connecting a sign of my phone having a bad port or the OTG cord being bad? Thanks

1and1 · 03-06-2017, 08:11 AM

time for some basic troubleshooting here- so, first question is phone or otg cable? easy-peasy, use the otg cable to connect to another usb peripheral- external drive or something and see if the disconnect/reconnect symptom is still present. Then grab a different phone or tablet & try connecting to the DME. Which ever fails will give you a path to follow.

playground · 03-07-2017, 12:55 PM

You need a higher quality OTG cable, it also could be the microUSB port on your phone. Try to clean it out with a brush and some 99% isopropyl alcohol.

03-05-2017, 05:32 PM	#1
ODU135 College Student 15 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2008 BSM 135i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Norfolk, Virginia iTrader: (0)	MHD connection issues: Need help Hey all, I'm having issues connecting my car to MHD. I have downloaded the app on my samsung galaxy s3. Im using an OTG usb cord I bought at radioshack as well as an amazon D+kan cable. For whatever reason, My android phone will not connect to USB well. when I plug in the USB OTG cable only to the port on the phone, it flickers between "USB connected" and "USB disconnected" constantly. I dont know if this is my phones charging port that is messed up or the OTG cord. Additionally MHD says there is so cable detected. even though my D+kan cable is from amazon, it works on my laptop with inpa and connects to my car no problem. its also a green board and lights up when plugged in no problems. Do you guys think I have bad cords or my samsung s3 has a bad/damaged charging port that is causing it to constantly disconnect/connect and make MHD not able to detect my cord? Is my OTG cord disconnecting and connecting a sign of my phone having a bad port or the OTG cord being bad? Thanks __________________ just bought the car, saving up to go FBO! Mods so far: 20% window tint \| ZHP weighted shift knob \| Alcantara shift boot \| powder coated wheels black \| tow-hook front plate mount
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03-06-2017, 08:11 AM	#2
1and1 Loves me some MHD! 1858 Rep 1,719 Posts Drives: faster than he should... Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tally, FL iTrader: (2) Garage List '09 135i [10.00]	time for some basic troubleshooting here- so, first question is phone or otg cable? easy-peasy, use the otg cable to connect to another usb peripheral- external drive or something and see if the disconnect/reconnect symptom is still present. Then grab a different phone or tablet & try connecting to the DME. Which ever fails will give you a path to follow. __________________ 1and1 135i - E82.N54 2009 BSM - MHD / xHP / DCI, PR CP & 7.5" Race IC / N55 mid & Borla . . WL RSFI, Koni, Eibach & Dinan CP's, M3 CA's / EBC Red's & Firehawk 500's X1 - E84.N20 2013 MGM - JB4 - The Wife's, now with new turbo & ewg
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03-07-2017, 12:55 PM	#3
playground Lieutenant 32 Rep 473 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: North York iTrader: (0)	You need a higher quality OTG cable, it also could be the microUSB port on your phone. Try to clean it out with a brush and some 99% isopropyl alcohol. __________________ Become like water my friend.
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