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I can physically connect my phone to my computer, but really it does not connect. What's wrong? The phone is a Samsung GT-S 5253 and I need to connect it to recharge the battery.

2011-12-08 14:26:00
you can try to charge the battery on another Samsung GT-S 5253 and plug it back into yours, then you can see if the problem comes from the usb connectivity of your phone.
James Bruce
2011-12-08 11:21:00
Not all phones charge through their data connection, and not all USB ports provide enough power to those phones that can. Try pluggin your phone into the wall outlet *charger* that was no doubt provided with your phone when you bought it. 
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