Phone Always Show up as Unknown Device
f_canton
Enthusiast - Level 1

How do I fix the problem of my phone showing up as an unknown device when the computer tries to recognize it.  It shows up as an unknown device on EVERY computer.  It does not even install its USB drivers on computers that don't have them.

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Ann154
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Have you tried manually installing the drivers from the manufacturer's website?

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f_canton
Enthusiast - Level 1

yes

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vzw_customer_support
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I want to make sure that you device is connected to your computer. Have you been able to try what Ann154  has suggested?


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f_canton
Enthusiast - Level 1

Even with the USB driver installed from the manufacturer site, the phone still shows up as an unknown device

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Ann154
Community Leader
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You might have to complete remove Tue previously installed drivers and install a fresh set to get the device recognized. I had to do that one of my phones.

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f_canton
Enthusiast - Level 1

when I try to install a driver manually it says that it cannot start

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f_canton
Enthusiast - Level 1

Whenever I try to install phone drivers manually, I receive the following error "This device cannot start. (Code 10)".

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testerrants
Enthusiast - Level 3

forrest_canton what device is it ? i have seen something similar happen to my Note3 if i do not use the usb 3.0 cable provided with it.

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bearone21
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have you tried another usb port??

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f_canton
Enthusiast - Level 1

it always shows up as unknown device no matter what USB port, computer, etc.

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vzw_customer_support
Customer Service Rep

forrest_canton,


We want to ensure you have the drivers you need to be able to manage your device from your computer. What device do you have? Has this ever worked for you or did this occur after a change? If this is something new, please tell us what changes were made prior to this issue.


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