I-Mobile IQ1 - USB connector dead (now only charges)

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From one day to another, it seems that the USB-connector on my IQ1 died.

The phone is charging, but it doesn't recognize, that it is plugged to a PC.

Neither "mass storage mode", nor ADB debugging works.

Tried several USB-cables, three different PC, but nothing.

Cleaned the USB-jack with contact cleaner and compressed air...nothing.

It is now ~8 months old, was only 6000 Baht, so not worth the "guarantee-hassle" (especially here in TH).

I know, I could use ADB and file transfer with wifi, but phone can't be reflashed/reanimated, etc, after tinkering.

Has anybody noticed similar issues with an I-Mobile?

I ask, because I tend to donate the phone and buy an IQX.