I see that the answer to a lot of problems is "get a new cable". If you want a good USB cable for your Epic 4G and don't want to pay the outrageous prices at Radio Shack or Best Buy, etc., then get your cable at http://monoprice.com. We're talking under $2 for gold-plated micro USB cables. I bought a handful and they've worked perfectly for me.
No, this is not spam, and I have no connection whatsoever to monoprice.com. Just a happy customer.
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It's just an addendum to a common answer. Lots of questions are answered with, "Get a better cable." This is a way to get a better cable without getting ripped off for $20-$30.
If it belongs somewhere else, like accessories, a moderator can feel free to move it.
And there is already a thread, "Monoprice or nothing, " in that section.
what kind of micro usb I get for my samsung epic. It look kinda confusing and i dont want to buy wrong kind
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what kind of micro usb I get for my samsung epic. It look kinda confusing and i dont want to buy wrong kind
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Blackberry and htc's micro usb cords tend to be the best... just make sure its not a skinny p.o.s like the one that comes with the epic...
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Blackberry and htc's micro usb cords tend to be the best... just make sure its not a skinny p.o.s like the one that comes with the epic...
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idk i have some startech.com cables that are small in diameter. have had them for about a year & they work good.
zman519 said:
idk i have some startech.com cables that are small in diameter. have had them for about a year & they work good.
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Lol ok let me change that to the p.o.s skinny samsung cables... samsung cables are crap...
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Lol ok let me change that to the p.o.s skinny samsung cables... samsung cables are crap...
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Sounds good hehe ;-).
My friend was odining & hiemdaling a captivate & his phone phone SGS mesmerize to night (well I did the captivate) & odin would not work on the mez going back to a stock froyo rom so we could get the modem to work with cm7. Then I see throw the mess of USB cables we had hdd & laptops phones big mess O cables, that's he's using his stock samsuck cable =-O I'm like OMG I FORGOT TO TELL HIM.
I got the phone backup for him with my startech ;-)
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I've been using a belkin with some mixed results, but most of the time it works just fine.
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I have been using my stock cable that came with my phone since day 1. I have odined atleast 100 times with no fails or soft bricks. I am beginning to believe that samsung fixed their crappy cable issue. I bought my phone last june, so earlier models might have defective cables.
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I have been using my stock cable that came with my phone since day 1. I have odined atleast 100 times with no fails or soft bricks. I am beginning to believe that samsung fixed their crappy cable issue. I bought my phone last june, so earlier models might have defective cables.
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Got mine around the same time and its no good thing won't even stay plugged.....
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I have been using my stock cable that came with my phone since day 1. I have odined atleast 100 times with no fails or soft bricks. I am beginning to believe that samsung fixed their crappy cable issue. I bought my phone last june, so earlier models might have defective cables.
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I got mine xmas 2010; been using the stock cable since day 1 as well. Never an issue.
As with everything else with this phone, YMMV
Amen! That POS was the source of all my nerd rage for weeks. I did opt for Radio Shack though. No waiting. Walked in and Odin'ed back from the dead in the truck before I left the parking lot.
oh look. i searched "monoprice" just in the epic4g section and came up with 3 threads with that word in the op.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308281&highlight=monoprice
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1310792&highlight=monoprice
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1256104&highlight=monoprice
plus some.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126697&highlight=monoprice
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16700928&postcount=5
xda search must not be broken anymore! hurrah!
now if only people would use it.
look at my sig.
I found it easier to just pick up some Blackberry OEM cables on eBay...
I know everyone hates the stock cable and I expect mine to fail me, but so far I have used nothing but the stock cable and have had no problems! Like I said I have read all the post about get a new cable and when it does not work right I will know why!
I did buy my phone later so maybe they changed something but it is a thin p o s samsung cable!
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Is there a TV out function on the Dinc2? Phonearena states that it has TV out function (http://www.phonearena.com/phones/HTC-Droid-Incredible-2_id5173), yet I don't see the TV out cable online. Does the Dinc2 do full mirroring to a TV via the micro usb, like the Dinc1 did?
I just emailed HTC. I will see what they say.
Use the same cable? I have that cable running through my car dash so I can listen to (and watch) Pandora on my Alpine touch screen.
So the incredible2 can be output to a tv then?
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I was asking too. I can verify 100% tomorrow
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Ok. Thank you.
Htc emailed me back with this: "The HTC Incredible 2 supports a feature called Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL). You can find out more about this technology here: http://en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/Mobile_High-definition_Link. At this time, HTC does not manufacture the appropriate cable to support this; however, the option is available."
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No way. Seriously? My Inc 2 supports mhl?
I just almost did a backflip.
This makes my phone worth 3 times as much personally.
Off to buy a cable/adapter haha
Its like a hidden feature or something...its not listed on the box nor in the manual.
Ill give this a try in just a few
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I don't think there are any mhl cables out in stores yet. I don't think it works with inc1 tv out cable.
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There are MHL microUSB to HDMI cables in existence for other devices. I've started searching for one. Supposedly there's one available for Samsung Galaxy S devices that I might try to procure.
How pricey are these cables? I'd try one out we're not sure on if it's not horribly expensive.
Here's one just for proof:
http://www.clove.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-i9100-mhl-adaptor
Also found this, but out of stock:
http://www.expansys-usa.com/samsung-mhl-micro-usb-micro-hdmi-adapter-for-galaxy-s-ii-217883/
Good deal. Thanks for the links. Let me know if anyone tries these out. Might have to get this phone if it does. TV out is a great plus.
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Same here, if anyone gets the cable, would they be kind enough to tell us if it works or not? I'm just really looking forward to using emulators on my TV
OG Inc cable does not even fit in the INC2 port. No worky
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We aren't talking about the og inc cables, we are talking about the new mhl cables that are used in such devices as the galaxy s2 and evo 3d. The inc2 has the mhl tech just no cable as of now.
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Hey guys - Just wanted to let you know that I ordered one of these:
http://www.expansys-usa.com/expansys-mhl-to-hdmi-adapter-black-218572/
It should arrive in about 2 weeks so I will be sure to let you all know if/how it works out as soon as I get it.
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Hey guys - Just wanted to let you know that I ordered one of these:
http://www.expansys-usa.com/expansys-mhl-to-hdmi-adapter-black-218572/
It should arrive in about 2 weeks so I will be sure to let you all know if/how it works out as soon as I get it.
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Thanks! It would be awesome if the Dinc2 could do full TV mirroring. Hope it works.
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Hey guys - Just wanted to let you know that I ordered one of these:
http://www.expansys-usa.com/expansys-mhl-to-hdmi-adapter-black-218572/
It should arrive in about 2 weeks so I will be sure to let you all know if/how it works out as soon as I get it.
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I will definitely keep an eye on this. Good for you finding a cheaper adapter
Well, less than 4 months into owning my Verizon GNex, the Micro-USB port has worn out, rendering it un-chargeable. I'm well out of warranty at this point I suppose so any suggestions as to what I should do?
solder it back to the board
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solder it back to the board
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Would that help? It's moreso the cable just dosent stay in when I put it in and it doesn't charge no matter how far I push it in.
Phone has 1 yr warranty for mfg defect. Return to verizon
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Sorry for the dumb question, but have you tried other cables?
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Would that help? It's moreso the cable just dosent stay in when I put it in and it doesn't charge no matter how far I push it in.
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Sorry for the dumb question, but have you tried other cables?
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Yeah I have, you can definitely feel the cable barely staying in.
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Well, less than 4 months into owning my Verizon GNex, the Micro-USB port has worn out, rendering it un-chargeable. I'm well out of warranty at this point I suppose so any suggestions as to what I should do?
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OK don't solder or weld or do anything else to it!!! send it to warranty threw verison or Samsung, if u do something stupid like solder or weld u will void warranty. Samsung turn round time is a week I've sent in two phones and they completely replaced with fresh new one ( screen issues)
Yeah, you're not out of warranty. Manufacturer warranty on the phone is one year (like pretty much every other OEM). Take it to the nearest Verizon store and they should help you out in replacing it under warranty.
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Well, less than 4 months into owning my Verizon GNex, the Micro-USB port has worn out, rendering it un-chargeable. I'm well out of warranty at this point I suppose so any suggestions as to what I should do?
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Yea the warranty is a year as long as you haven't done anything like open it up just make sure its 100% stock and call Verizon and tell them. If your account isn't cash only they will send you a new one overnight. If it is cash only you have to go to a store and drop it off maybe 2 or three days later you'll be told to pick up your replacement at the same store. Super easy
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You could also change it using the Pogo pins, touchstone mod etc.
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You could also change it using the Pogo pins, touchstone mod etc.
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Yeah I was about to do that since I had forgotten about manufacturer warranty. Well I guess I'll bring my phone back to stock 4.0.2 and call Verizon. Thanks guys!
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Do usb jigs actually work?
I'm considering getting this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-Jig-Don...T989-T-Mobile-Galaxy-Y-GT-S5360-/251078477130
But is there a point to it?
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Do usb jigs actually work?
I'm considering getting this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-Jig-Don...T989-T-Mobile-Galaxy-Y-GT-S5360-/251078477130
But is there a point to it?
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You can make one yourself with a simple usb micro b cable and a resistor, I forget what strength it needs to be, but it's really dead simple to make one of these. And you can basically do the same thing already by holding down Vol+ and - with power during boot up.
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Do usb jigs actually work?
I'm considering getting this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-Jig-Don...T989-T-Mobile-Galaxy-Y-GT-S5360-/251078477130
But is there a point to it?
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For 3 dollars go for it.
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For 3 dollars go for it.
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For those not technically inclined though this might be a good way to force your SII into ODIN flash mode if you can't get to it other ways. Beware this likely won't work with most cases for the SII.
For the technically inclined (familiar with soldering, wire stripping, etc etc), just make your own.
If I remember correctly, mostly cause I bricked my wife's vibrant is the resistance that is needed is 301k and I didn't have a high jigg though I almost made one
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racer321 said:
Do usb jigs actually work?
I'm considering getting this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-Jig-Don...T989-T-Mobile-Galaxy-Y-GT-S5360-/251078477130
But is there a point to it?
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Yes they work really good actually. I bought one from amazon for $5 a couple months ago just to have it in case I ever needed it.
Thats good to know thanks
http://www.uway-qi.com/Productsshow.asp?ID=65
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What? Is this new or something?
Honest question
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Is this for real? Also, I know my GN2 needs a 2amp charger, or it will be on that thing for many hours. What's the amperage?
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lawalty said:
Is this for real? Also, I know my GN2 needs a 2amp charger, or it will be on that thing for many hours. What's the amperage?
sent from someone who's NOT using an iPhone.
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From the link
It's a 5v 1000ma ..
Where can we buy this at? Idc the order page?
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That's the same as the new green version qi receiver that starts popping up on Ebay recently , bought it for $20 few days ago.
Do you need to mod tmo gn2 for thid or can you just stick it on?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/400416112196
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That's the same as the new green version qi receiver that starts popping up on Ebay recently , bought it for $20 few days ago.
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Does it work?
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Dont know yet, shipping from overseas will takes around one month... Sigh
I'm 99% sure you will need to do the mod in my sig in order to get this to work. Instead of using the palm coil use the Qi pad.
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I'm 99% sure you will need to do the mod in my sig in order to get this to work. Instead of using the palm coil use the Qi pad.
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I'm on tapa talk so I can't see your sig, but I'm assuming that it says that you need to do a hardware hack.
People unless you see tmobile or t889 it's not going to work. The tmobile version of the note 2 is missing a little chip that allows wireless for some reason. Unless there is a software workaround that hasn't been pushed wireless is a no go.
So if I do the mod, I can just buy one of those $15 coil pads and it'll work for palm pre and Qi chargers or no?
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So if I do the mod, I can just buy one of those $15 coil pads and it'll work for palm pre and Qi chargers or no?
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Don't think so. From what I gather, T-Mobile version of note has contacts, but they don't do anything. Wonder if there's a way to go around that. Like solder a wire or something. but I doubt it.
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Don't think so. From what I gather, T-Mobile version of note has contacts, but they don't do anything. Wonder if there's a way to go around that. Like solder a wire or something. but I doubt it.
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yeah it's the mod I was referring to
Kawaisa said:
yeah it's the mod I was referring to
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You have any details on the mod?
Meanee said:
You have any details on the mod?
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Check the under the original android development forum.
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Check the under the original android development forum.
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Thanks, just noticed. Seems to be a simple 1 wire job. Problem is, my soldering skills leave a lot to be desired. Guess it's time to practice. Or ask someone who knows what they are doing.
Meanee said:
Thanks, just noticed. Seems to be a simple 1 wire job. Problem is, my soldering skills leave a lot to be desired. Guess it's time to practice. Or ask someone who knows what they are doing.
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You'll be fine, last time I hold a soldering iron is like 20 years ago, my hand a bit shaky now, and I did it just fine. Just be careful when prying the phone open, there are 2 clips behind the battery spot top and bottom.
hmm
I was tempted to do this. Worried about messing up tho.
I actually just bought an at&t gn2 specifically because of the wireless charging issues on the t889. I'll have to hack it a little, but my understanding is all frewquinciesnshould work just as well as on the T-Mobile gn2.
Mornin y'all , so i gots a question .. My tabs USB port suddenly stopped charging. Ive switched out cables and plugs etc, then came to find out that half of the lil prong things inside the port were either damaged or missing. Obviously i have to change it so my question is
Would i be able to use another Samsung Galaxy charger usb to replace the broken one? I actually have Samsung Galaxy S3, S4, S5 and Galaxy mega that i can pull from but wanted to make sure it would be compatible before takin it apart
Thanks in advance
Es
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My guess is you could buy the exact part for your tablet. I know I can for my Note 10.1. Then there's this:
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Samsung+Galaxy+Tab+3+8.0+Charging+Port+Replacement/30907​Somewhat tricky, but doable. Best of luck.
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My guess is you could buy the exact part for your tablet. I know I can for my Note 10.1. Then there's this:
Somewhat tricky, but doable. Best of luck.
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Thank you very much i appreciate your suggestion. I guess my question was asked to avoid buying the part and since I have numerous Galaxy products (already apart or used for parts) I was hoping to save $$ but overall prolly should just get the part lol. Thanks so much imma look into it now
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