08-18-2022, 02:54 AM | #1 |
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Paperwhite Gen 3 goes into USB drive mode when charging
Almost without fail at some point it goes into USB drive mode, has been this way for a long while. Not a huge deal because requires charging so infrequently but still annoying to have to reboot. I was thinking maybe it's the port and to change the port but could also be mainboard issue. Has anyone seen a solution to this??
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08-18-2022, 04:56 AM | #2 | |
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08-18-2022, 05:25 AM | #3 |
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@damian5000, how about you connect to a USB charger or a powerbank? Not a USB hub nor a PC.
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08-18-2022, 05:26 AM | #4 |
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I've chargers that look like a host to a gadget. I don't use them. Also sometimes it's a mistake and sometimes it's a scheme to install malware on specific OS.
You can use a charge only cable (the data wires cut), but then charge might be only 100mA or 500mA as a gadget measures the D+ and D- pins to decide what current is available. A cable is unlikely to cause this. It's most likely the charger. |
08-18-2022, 03:20 PM | #5 |
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I should have mentioned this happens regardless of cable or charger. I might try a cable with power only if I can find one.
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