Getting Fedora to recognize my Kindle

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On 06/01/2015 04:50 AM, Todor Petkov wrote:
> On 29/05/2015 09:56 PM, Todor Petkov wrote:
>>
>> I have similar problem after upgrading to F22. My Samsung Note3 is not
>> longer recognized, and I am using a cable, that worked before. I tried
>> with several other phones, no indication in dmegs.
>>
>> I think it's related to gvfs-mtp, and I will do more tests on Monday
>> to be sure - maybe boot from Fedora21 DVD or something like this.
>
>
> Update: When I plug a "normal" micro USB cable, the phone is not 
> recognized. When I use the original USB cable, it's OK.
>
> I am pretty sure, that the phone worked with the normal USB cable 
> before.

maybe 'original' cable is not standard. see link below.

try another device with normal cable.

if you have a volt/ohm meter, battery powered continuity checker,
battery/wire/lamp, check continuity of normal and 'original' usb cable.

pin outs for usb to micro connector;

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB#Pinouts


hth.

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