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Please restart smartphone and try to reconnect it.
Phantom error Message
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Anonymous
About three days ago I plugged my S21+ Samsung into a USB port to charge while I was working on my laptop. No I am continually getting error messages and I can't find where to clear something that will make it go away. I appreciate any help someone may have.
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Anonymous
2022-01-21T17:36:58+00:00 Igor, thank you for the quick response. I have ignored the message, but issue is that even though the phone is no longer connected, I keep getting the message. For example, right now, as I type, I have two notices that have come back both saying it can't find my phone.
I don't say it is hurting anything, just very annoying.
Thanks again for the help,
pcd
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Igor Leyko 111K Reputation points Independent Advisor2022-01-21T01:30:06+00:00 Hi Patrick,
My name is Igor, I have 12 Microsoft MVP awards. It's a pleasure for me to help others and I'll do all my best to help you. I'm sorry you have a problems.
This message means smartphone's USB port does not answer properly. If you need just to charge smartphone, you may ignore this message. If you need to connect smartphone, try to restart it.