TP2 data/charger cable frayed - Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General

Fellas,
I didnt expect such poor quality from HTC. Just few months of standard use and my TP2 data cable is already fraying! To worsen the experience, T-mo is unwilling to replace it under warranty and recommends buying a new one from their website. HTC on the other end, is not answering their customer care no.
Such a disappointment! Any suggestions as to where cud i buy this cable for a more decent price than at t-mo website?

I have...like a billion of these cables.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...d=10303&cs_id=1030302&p_id=107&seq=1&format=2
A dollar.

wirelessninja said:
Fellas,
Any suggestions as to where cud i buy this cable for a more decent price than at t-mo website?
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It's just a standard mini-USB cable. You can get them pretty much anywhere. Look through what you have. If you have purchased any amount of electronics, there is a good chance you already have another.

Wow ok Mr. Ninja put down the nunchucks! Its just a normal cable.

Thanks for your responses!
I found a working mini USB cable from my external hard drive and its working fine with the TP2. I didnt realize it cud work, i guess because this cable and the TP2 mini USB have different looking pins (TP2 cable has that weird asymmetry at its end). Anyhow, its working...so cool!

This post reminds me of the Chris Farley Ninja movie.. All it needs is the theme song playing..

wirelessninja said:
Thanks for your responses!
I found a working mini USB cable from my external hard drive and its working fine with the TP2. I didnt realize it cud work, i guess because this cable and the TP2 mini USB have different looking pins (TP2 cable has that weird asymmetry at its end). Anyhow, its working...so cool!
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You are not alone, and I am a pro at this stuff. In fact, mostly everyone at first glance looking at it wouldn't think they are the same. I just tried it for the sake of trying, because of the Diamond-esque look to it, I expected it to not work. But, it did!

I dunno..I have two of the regular mini usb cables for some external hard drives, and from a tmobile shadow/dash and while they work to charge the phone, they wont work for activesync...as soon as I put in the supplied cable activesync pops up...

liht said:
I dunno..I have two of the regular mini usb cables for some external hard drives, and from a tmobile shadow/dash and while they work to charge the phone, they wont work for activesync...as soon as I put in the supplied cable activesync pops up...
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Really? I am using an old USB right now just fine with ASync...

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USB data cable

Do any of you guys and gals know of an aftermarket cable that will work with the captivate. I lost the original one that came with the phone. Have since bought two different chargers, one from the att store (zero charger), and they charge the phone but don't put it on USB mode like the original one did when I plug it to a laptop.
Sent from my rooted Cappy.
All you need is a standard MicroUSB to USB cable. Make sure it's a standard cable, and not a "charge only" cable though.
A bit of advise, generally if you buy a cable that isn't a Samsung USB cable, you're going to have to take a razor blade to your new cable and cut away some of the rubber around the MicroUSB plug. You'll see that untrimmed, you might have a hard time getting the cable secured in the phone's port.
Thanks man. I actually just noticed the "charging only cable" written on the tag on the cable. Now I know what to look for. And you're right, the one I bought from a gas station was always popping out. The one from att fits like a glove though.
Sent from my rooted Cappy.
All it takes is a razor blade or something similar, and a few seconds. I use a bunch of generic USB cables which all have fat plug heads. Trimming a little of the rubber off and they all work perfect.
Weird, for some reason my original cable from ATT now is really loose, I have to like set the phone down a certain way to keep it charging/plugged in.
The only cables that now do fit snuggly are the ones from my external mini hard drives with the fat head, haha, I wonder why...my captivate still looks normal, can't figure it out.
I guess I should see if my normal cable fits with my externals or falls out of those too, if so it would be the cable. But it seems weird that the fat headed cables fit snuggly with my captivate, so that makes me think maybe its the captivate.
long winded stupid post, sorry.
i bought a blackberry cable from best buy... data and charging... 16 bucks. but when ever your puppy ate your data cable in the middle of the night and you're phone is at 30% battery, ya tend to pay for it...
Inexpensive replacement OEM Charger + USB Cable for Captivate SGH-i897!
4got2g0 said:
Do any of you guys and gals know of an aftermarket cable that will work with the captivate. I lost the original one that came with the phone. Have since bought two different chargers, one from the att store (zero charger), and they charge the phone but don't put it on USB mode like the original one did when I plug it to a laptop.
Sent from my rooted Cappy.
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Check out www all4cellular DOT com
They have the OEM Samsung Captivate (U.S./Edison) Wall Charger and USB Charging+Data Cable for $6.95 + $2 Shipping.
The item number is "eta0u60jbe". But this item # includes BOTH the USB Wall Charger (# ETA0U60JBE) AND the USB-to-Micro USB data/charging Cable (# ECC1DU2BBE)!
I bought two of these and they are EXACTLY like the original Charger and ~5ft. USB Cable that comes with the Captivate. They are OEM/Samsung-branded and labeled and are not Chinese-made knock-offs. I am in SoCal and received them within a few days of ordering.
Here's a direct link:
www DOT all4cellular DOT com / samsung-eta0u60jbe-wall-charger DOT html
Hope this helps!
Billy B.
^^^ spam!!!
monoprice .com is better!
foofiebeast said:
Weird, for some reason my original cable from ATT now is really loose, I have to like set the phone down a certain way to keep it charging/plugged in.
The only cables that now do fit snuggly are the ones from my external mini hard drives with the fat head, haha, I wonder why...my captivate still looks normal, can't figure it out.
I guess I should see if my normal cable fits with my externals or falls out of those too, if so it would be the cable. But it seems weird that the fat headed cables fit snuggly with my captivate, so that makes me think maybe its the captivate.
long winded stupid post, sorry.
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I had similar issues, till I realized that the problem was with the sliding door for the microUSB port - make sure it is pushed all the way back (you may hear a click) - its only then that all my MicroUSB cables fit w/out any modifications to them.
as always YMMV.
hope that helps
I second the Monoprice.com recommendation. I buy ALL my cables there. The heads on their micro USB cables are too large to plug into the Captivate unmodified, but I used a Dremel to fix that.
Both of my Monoprice cables are going strong, in contrast with my OEM cable, which started out excellent, but is now so loose as to not maintain a connection unless the phone and cable are precisely arranged.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App
4got2g0 said:
Thanks man. I actually just noticed the "charging only cable" written on the tag on the cable. Now I know what to look for. And you're right, the one I bought from a gas station was always popping out. The one from att fits like a glove though.
Sent from my rooted Cappy.
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cant hyperlink yet. I ordered 2 of these, they are good and from samsung. on sale at the moment
amazon.com/Samsung-Replacement-Charging-SPH-M330-SCH-R100/dp/B001XXUOQI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1293013918&sr=8-1
USB cables always wear out eventually especially as much as we use them. i just accidentally bought the crappy charge only one now i need to go get a data one
Samsung Captivate Data Cable
Hey Guys,
What You Need Is Samsung AT&A Captivate Data Cable?
lee_bruice said:
Hey Guys,
What You Need Is Samsung AT&A Captivate Data Cable?
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That is indeed the one he needs.
I Am Grad That Is Useful.
Happy New Year!!!
tchan012 said:
I had similar issues, till I realized that the problem was with the sliding door for the microUSB port - make sure it is pushed all the way back (you may hear a click) - its only then that all my MicroUSB cables fit w/out any modifications to them.
as always YMMV.
hope that helps
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I have the same problem with the original cable not fitting snug. Yes, the door is open all the way...until the click. I'm just glad to know I'm not the only one have the problem. Been doing it since day 1. I'm afraid to cut any bit of it off since its already slimmed down and there isn't much left to cut
Jmurph3 said:
I have the same problem with the original cable not fitting snug. Yes, the door is open all the way...until the click. I'm just glad to know I'm not the only one have the problem. Been doing it since day 1. I'm afraid to cut any bit of it off since its already slimmed down and there isn't much left to cut
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Also having this issue. I wonder if Samsung has revised them since I bought mine on launch day.
jayrod88 said:
Also having this issue. I wonder if Samsung has revised them since I bought mine on launch day.
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I have a 1009 model. Assuming that means it was manufactured Sept,2010. Now to find a microUSB
We have some micro USB 5' Cables coming in Monday. If they are like the sample they not only fit the Captivate properly, but when plugged into our new Car Plug ->USB (2100mA) adapter, my Captivate shows "Charging (AC) ".
We originally brought in the Hi-Power USB car adapter so iPad & Tablet customers could both run & charge at the same time. We have had enough request from customers looking to use it with Smart Phones, that I had to find the best matching cable.
Sent from my Samsung Captivate with Perception 10.2, Firebird2 v0.4 #49 Kernel, Firmware 2.2.1, Modem T959TLJL3 using XDA App
Monoprice...ALWAYS!!
As mentioned, get your cables from monoprice. I mean, you just can't beat a usb cable for $2. If it needs trimmed, I usually just use a razor knife/box cutter to remove the bulk, and it works perfectly. I actually had to order a 25ft. VGA cable from them a couple of days ago...$8. Seriously. Definitely the cheapest place I've seen to buy cables.

[Q] eBay OTG cable not working.

I bought one of these: HERE
It doesn't work, so I'm wondering if any one has experience with this cable, it says it's an OTG but I get no power from it.
Does anyone have any ideas?
I tried to plug in several things like my PS3 controller and a HDD but nothing.
I'm wondering if the pin that is supposed to be shorted to ground is on the mini end and not the micro end like we want it to be.
Otherwise I wonder if I I can modify it work rather than send it back?
Do you have the 3.1 update?
jss42 said:
Do you have the 3.1 update?
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No ... but that's not relevent.
alias_neo said:
No ... but that's not relevent.
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Send me your tablet cause you have no idea how it works. No 3.1 means no USB host driver support for thoese devices. The kernel has no idea what the devices are or for what
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tonu42 said:
Send me your tablet cause you have no idea how it works. No 3.1 means no USB host driver support for thoese devices. The kernel has no idea what the devices are or for what
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I can't wait for someone to tell you what Tiamat is
Send me your brain, cause you have no idea how that works ...
People should really look into who they are insulting.
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jss42 said:
Do you have the 3.1 update?
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tonu42 said:
Send me your tablet cause you have no idea how it works. No 3.1 means no USB host driver support for thoese devices. The kernel has no idea what the devices are or for what
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I lol'd at these two getting owned
But anyway I built my own usingthis and a usb extension. Followed this instructions. So my guess is that the cable you have doesn't have the 5th pin (brown wire) grounded. I butchered a regular micro usb cable just to find out it didn't have the brown wire at all.
Hope this helps!
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No ... but that's not relevent.
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Just interested (as you were in the UK)
Thanks...
crxtasi said:
I lol'd at these two getting owned
But anyway I built my own usingthis and a usb extension. Followed this instructions. So my guess is that the cable you have doesn't have the 5th pin (brown wire) grounded. I butchered a regular micro usb cable just to find out it didn't have the brown wire at all.
Hope this helps!
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This is my guess also, but the eBay guy as you can see clearly sells it as an OTG cable. I have been in touch and he says his supplier says it's an OTG but he doesn't have the technical expertise to understand, let alone advise.
I guess the solution is as you say, I went to the workshop, and even tried the local electronics store and it seems you can't buy the micro-usb plug as an individual component so butchering other stuff seems to be the solution.
As for the tutorial, thanks, but I shouldn't need it, otherwise I should probably send back the certificate for my degree in Electronic Engineering that's on my wall, cause I really wouldn't have earned it
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As for the tutorial, thanks, but I shouldn't need it, otherwise I should probably send back the certificate for my degree in Electronic Engineering that's on my wall, cause I really wouldn't have earned it
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No biggie just showing my finding just incase other people start questioning where and what I did I was actually looking for something like that micro to mini one less cable to carry cleaner look too.
crxtasi said:
No biggie just showing my finding just incase other people start questioning where and what I did I was actually looking for something like that micro to mini one less cable to carry cleaner look too.
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Yeh, It does look nice and neat, that's why I ordered that one, if I get the time I'll make some myself and just give them out to people I like on XDA. Just need to find the micro plug, mini plug is easy to get hold of.
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Yeh, It does look nice and neat, that's why I ordered that one, if I get the time I'll make some myself and just give them out to people I like on XDA. Just need to find the micro plug, mini plug is easy to get hold of.
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I know what you mean found one here but there was no casing so I passed next best thing I was thinking of doing was the iGo plug this but still looking for a better price for that tip
Just found this and also just ordered one hope this one works
http://cgi.ebay.com/mini-USB-OTG-Host-cable-Nokia-N8-sub-CA-157-00-/260782710338?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cb7dc5e42
crxtasi said:
Just found this and also just ordered one hope this one works
http://cgi.ebay.com/mini-USB-OTG-Host-cable-Nokia-N8-sub-CA-157-00-/260782710338?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cb7dc5e42
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Hi , just to let ya know , I ordered 1 of these 3 weeks ago , still waiting ! )-;
crxtasi said:
I know what you mean found one here but there was no casing so I passed next best thing I was thinking of doing was the iGo plug this but still looking for a better price for that tip
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Well, the iGo is no good, because they probably don't have the data lines connected, as it's for charging.
The one in your next post on eBay won't fit if it's an CA-157 substitute, I got hte real Nokia CA-157 and the connector is squared off at the end, picture: HERE
however, I did get a file to the end of my CA-157 and filed it to fit, and YES it works (taking a picture now)..... attached.
The cable you linked to on ebay is just a micro usb to a mini usb, an OTG cable is a Micro male to USB female.
4 bucks free shipping: Ebay
Spend 4 more dollars and get one with a cool blinky LED in it:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Micro-USB-OTG-C...674064?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3cb733f7d0
alias_neo said:
however, I did get a file to the end of my CA-157 and filed it to fit, and YES it works (taking a picture now)..... attached.
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This ist a very good information and now I have the same cable as you working perfectly for me! In the first place I ordered the cable in the believe it would fit anyways but after receiving it yesterday I had to face the fact that there is an A and B standard of the micro usb plug. Your tip has saved me money, thanks for that!
Riffer said:
This ist a very good information and now I have the same cable as you working perfectly for me! In the first place I ordered the cable in the believe it would fit anyways but after receiving it yesterday I had to face the fact that there is an A and B standard of the micro usb plug. Your tip has saved me money, thanks for that!
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No problem. I have this and the cable from my OP now working too. I opened it up and found the ID pin was not connected so I soldered it to ground and that works now. SO I have a direct cable for my HDD and a female USB (the filed Ca-157) for other stuff.
nexan21 said:
Hi , just to let ya know , I ordered 1 of these 3 weeks ago , still waiting ! )-;
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I guess mail is slow coming from China
Wish I had read this before ordering 2 from the same guy. Could have just bought the adapter from amazon that someone linked earlier for $0.25 a piece....

[Q] Buying USB Cable.

HI, i want to buy an Original Samsung USB cable, EXACTLY the same one that comes with the
Galaxy SII i9100
so that i can use it to root, put roms, etc.
the cable code that its in the label says
"U2 APCBU10BBE
KD1B202TS E"
anyone knows where i can buy one ONLINE (with worldwide shipping)
THX!
I guess you might have been able to do some searching in these two days and would have found some place to get the cable. In case you haven't, try Export Prive.
The hard way:
http://www.ame.cz/QIShop/detail/337...pro-mobilni-telefony-SAMSUNG-LG-MOTOROLA.aspx
The easy way:
http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-Charger-Dat...334925?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item415a170f4d
son, it's time to accept Google's friendship !
Am I missing something here? Why is it so important to get the original Samsung USB cable? It's just microUSB.
I didn't even bother taking the original Samsung cables out of the box since I have so many laying around. I use my cables from my previous HTC devices. I also use generic cables that I bought for spares. It all works just fine.
I rooted my SGS2 and with just a generic microUSB cable that happened to be nearby. And I charge my SGS2 with my HTC chargers.
jeandujardin01 said:
The easy way:
http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-Charger-Dat...334925?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item415a170f4d
son, it's time to accept Google's friendship !
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I wonder if that is really an original cable, especially at that price. Ordered 3 anyway.
Yeah I've never bothered with specific cables before but Galaxy S2 requires a specific USB build cable. I've flashed my ass off with Galaxy S and different cables but SII would not work (properly) until I used the cable that came with it. Tried on different PC's, Mac (running Fusion), different USB cables etc... only Samsung's worked.
It might be that the length of the cable needs to be very short because SII is not powered the same way GS was powered.
thx everyone!! yup i heard in a lot of places that i must use original cables for specific
things..
google is my very best friend ... but not all does fake cables aaaaalll over google,
the easy way its not an original cable, and the hard way... well i dont undestand Z xD
and no, i dident find where to buy it yeet!, cant find it ANYWHERE!
if anyone knows where i can find an original cable (worlwide) ill be Very thankfully
Exportprive carries original samsung/anymode (samsungs partner) accessories.
FWIW I tried using an htc usb cable and it worked fine for "adb devices" and charging.
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Nokia original cables work very well with S and S2 (for flashing)!
Thx forma the replys, im going to try to get it there, and if I can't, ill try the nokia one
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aaa, Exportives its not working now aggghhh... waitiiiing....
Received my original cable from Export Prive today. The cable is a U6, so the cable is slightly thicker and the microUSB connector is also slightly thicker in the plastic area. It still fits in the opening of my SGP Silke case and the cable works fine for charging and data connection.
Received the really cheap cables from ebay. Turns out that they are also original Samsung cables with the code:
S1 APCBS10BBE
FL1Z412ASB
The connectors are identical to my original U2 APCBU10BBE cable and the wiring feels slightly stiffer.
Extremely good value for $2 each! Charges fine, transfers data through USB mass storage fine as well. Will test flashing next time.
Errr any micro usb cable would do the job.....Samsung don't make 'special' ones...
Joey2o11 said:
Errr any micro usb cable would do the job.....Samsung don't make 'special' ones...
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I beg to differ. Firstly, the SGSII requires a micro usb B connector. And secondly, the quality of the wire used in the cable itself can limit the charging rate. Really thin cheap cables like the retractable ones limit the charging current. And cables with poor shielding/grounding cause the touchscreen to become unresponsive and you have a higher chance of a firmware upgrade going wrong due to corrupt data.
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I beg to differ. Firstly, the SGSII requires a micro usb B connector. And secondly, the quality of the wire used in the cable itself can limit the charging rate. Really thin cheap cables like the retractable ones limit the charging current. And cables with poor shielding/grounding cause the touchscreen to become unresponsive and you have a higher chance of a firmware upgrade going wrong due to corrupt data.
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I'll bet you've bought expensive HDMI cables as well.........
Joey2o11 said:
I'll bet you've bought expensive HDMI cables as well.........
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Nope, my HDMI cables cost me $3.95 each.
For some things cheap cables will work, for others, you need proper ones.
My proper Samsung microUSB cables cost me $2 each only anyway, so what does this have to do with cheap/expensive cables? My argument is that you need quality cables. And price does not equal quality. You can get good quality items for cheap price too. Except for microSD cards.
hey sleepy cat,
the cable's you've ordered from KTS-AME, do they work with KIES and Galaxy S or SII?
I've ordered a cheap one on Amazon and KIES doesnt recognise my phone.
so if the KTS-AME one actually does the job of getting my phone back with KIES, I am going to order it for my Galaxy S I9000.
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Nope, my HDMI cables cost me $3.95 each.
For some things cheap cables will work, for others, you need proper ones.
My proper Samsung microUSB cables cost me $2 each only anyway, so what does this have to do with cheap/expensive cables? My argument is that you need quality cables. And price does not equal quality. You can get good quality items for cheap price too. Except for microSD cards.
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Agreed, though there's a guy on here reckons he's getting a 32GB microsd card for £8.50 from China If it's anymore than than 2gb i'll be amazed.
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Agreed, though there's a guy on here reckons he's getting a 32GB microsd card for £8.50 from China If it's anymore than than 2gb i'll be amazed.
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hmmmm you do know that's probably about the cost of making a real 32gb microsd card, yes?
And of course you do know that some of the "counterfeit" luxury goods like LV bags, are actual products taken from the china factory and resold cheap.
Of course, there are lots of conmen in china, but hey one may always get lucky.

WORKING USB Cable???

I purchased 2 of these:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005OSURT2/ref=oh_o05_s00_i00_details
and NEITHER one worked with my Gnex!! It wouldn't sync, charge or anything.
Is there ANY way to get a STOCK USB for the Gnex? (the one that came with the phone, http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones/SCH-I515MSAVZW-accessories last item on the 2nd page)
Also had problems with other micro USB chargers.....a lot seem to have some sork of short in theme.....lose power when I move the phone around....how hard is it to find a working cable? Anyone with similar issues?
I have various cheap eBay micro usb cables and OEM ones and they all work. Perhaps take a look at your gnex micro USB port? Maybe a piece of dust is in there. Or the contacts are screwed. Its probably more complicated than that, but it doesn't hurt to check. GL
I'm using USB cables I got for very cheap and they all worked so far...can you try the cables with another phone?
Hmm well I can try when I get home. My Droid 2 was the same way! only the stock USB would work and a few aftermarket micro USBs wouldnt work! And you guessed it, my Droid 2 USB worked fine with my GNex :S
I bought 2 of these cables and they work just fine:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001XXUOQI/ref=oh_o05_s00_i00_details
They look like the one that comes with that charger, though. Very odd.
I have always had the best luck with the oem motorola micro usb cables. Well made and never a charging or pc connectivity issue and you can usually find them cheap on Amazon.
I have one cable that plugged into PC or into my AC jack gives me just AC, no data connection.
My other usb cable charges but no AC and gives data.
I bought this charger + cable combo.
They are the same models that come with the phone. They work flawlessly.
The kit was a little cheaper back then, but definitely beats having to order random cables till one of them works.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005OSURT2/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details
At work i'm using Blackberry charging cables.
slight22 said:
At work i'm using Blackberry charging cables.
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Ditto! works like a charm.
Most of my micro USB cables work, but this one that came with an LG Optimus One (and worked on my Nexus One, HTC Panache, Nook Color) does not register in my GNex. Not sure why - maybe something about the shape of the port or the depth.
Neera said:
I bought this charger + cable combo.
They are the same models that come with the phone. They work flawlessly.
The kit was a little cheaper back then, but definitely beats having to order random cables till one of them works.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005OSURT2/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details
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Thats weird cuz a different cable came with mine! looks a lot nicer...
Bought mine from seller Yellow deals using the same links posted in this thread. The charger itself works, but the U4 micro USB cable does not for both charging and data transfer. Bummer.
My dad has an Optimus V and I have a Galaxy Nexus. His cord won't charge my Nexus and my cord won't charge his phone.
I wasn't sure why it was this way.
I've tried all kinds of LG chargers and LG usb cables, and none of them work.
Dragonsla said:
I purchased 2 of these:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005OSURT2/ref=oh_o05_s00_i00_details
and NEITHER one worked with my Gnex!! It wouldn't sync, charge or anything.
Is there ANY way to get a STOCK USB for the Gnex? (the one that came with the phone, http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones/SCH-I515MSAVZW-accessories last item on the 2nd page)
Also had problems with other micro USB chargers.....a lot seem to have some sork of short in theme.....lose power when I move the phone around....how hard is it to find a working cable? Anyone with similar issues?
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I'm almost sure that you manage to damage your USB port, just like I did. It won't do anything but charge AC only through pc and nothing more, no matter what cable I use.
I'm just waiting for my replacement part arive from Hong Kong. 1,5 month already and no word of it. I guess it take that much time anyway.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA
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I'm almost sure that you manage to damage your USB port, just like I did. It won't do anything but charge AC only through pc and nothing more, no matter what cable I use.
I'm just waiting for my replacement part arive from Hong Kong. 1,5 month already and no word of it. I guess it take that much time anyway.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA
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That'd be tragic. I dont think thats the case because GNex #1, GNex #2 and Droid 2 all had the same issue (certain cords short out, stock ones do not) So I am leaning towards manufactures quality....Just ordered 2 different cheap ones from ebay....waiting....
Definitively a damaged port. I bought a port from Hong-Kong as well, and it took 6 weeks to ship!!
After replacing it the phone charges with all my cables though.
*Be sure to star this issue http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=23789
Bought 2 of these cables from monoprice:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10303&cs_id=1030307&p_id=4868&seq=1&format=2
Tested them with both the OEM charger and the HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Car Charger and both give AC power.
Turns out NOT to be the port(or at least i dont think so) I got a cheap $1 one from Ebay and an AWESOME cable from Amazon!! Love it! check it out, looks like a rope xD http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003V42O6K/ref=oh_o01_s00_i00_details
They both work great

[Q] Specific USB cables for S4?

Hello guys,
The reason I ask this question is because when I was trying to root my phone I was using a micro usb cable that I bought off of newegg and it only charged my phone.. I had to switch to the usb cable that came with the phone to actually let windows detect my phone.
The cable you bought was most likely a pin-shorted one that enables "fast charging". Any standard USB cable will work with the device. If you want a spare, get a BlackBerry OEM cable. For some reason, they're quite high-quality.
e: My old one's quite worn out. Just bought a new one.
k0nane said:
The cable you bought was most likely a pin-shorted one that enables "fast charging". Any standard USB cable will work with the device. If you want a spare, get a BlackBerry OEM cable. For some reason, they're quite high-quality.
e: My old one's quite worn out. Just bought a new one.
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But the weird thing is the cable works for my LG G2X. It doesn't work for my S4.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/6ft-Samsung.../140944620745?ssPageName=ADME:L:eek:C:US:3160
I ordered that cable and it came today... Plugged it in to my phone and it didn't detect it. It only charges.
Any of you other guys have that problem? I'm going to try the blackberry one that k0nane suggested.
I tried a blackberry cable at work and it didn't detect my phone. Went to my car and got my Nexus 7 cable and it worked fine for detecting phone + rooting. My HTC and 5 foot long generic cable has worked fine.
Connect directly to computer if you are currently connecting through a hub?
Yeah I've tried connecting through the back of the computer and it's a no go. Anyone else have any ideas? I just bought the blackberry cable and I hope it works.
I got my BB cable today, and while I can confirm that it works normally, it's a disappointment. Certainly nothing like the cables of old. If you need a cheap one, you're probably still better off with it, but the legend it ain't.
k0nane said:
I got my BB cable today, and while I can confirm that it works normally, it's a disappointment. Certainly nothing like the cables of old. If you need a cheap one, you're probably still better off with it, but the legend it ain't.
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Sweet. Hopefully it'll work for me too. I'll keep you posted.
I just got the blackberry cable today and I can also confirm it is working for the S4.

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