[Q] Question new unlocked GSM, USB charging issue - Samsung Galaxy Nexus

Ok so i ordered my new phone directly from google on tues and i got my phone thursday. I am having some issues with different micro usb cables not connecting and charging it. I know that some of my other cables work with the phone and some dont. Is there something wrong with my phone or did samsung ever so slightly change the cable to make it proprietary? Also the speaker is really weak are there any mods for it or just flashing a different rom is the only way to improve it. thanks for any help guys

crackzattic said:
Ok so i ordered my new phone directly from google on tues and i got my phone thursday. I am having some issues with different micro usb cables not connecting and charging it. I know that some of my other cables work with the phone and some dont. Is there something wrong with my phone or did samsung ever so slightly change the cable to make it proprietary? Also the speaker is really weak are there any mods for it or just flashing a different rom is the only way to improve it. thanks for any help guys
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Any microUSB cable should work with this phone (I sometimes use my cable from a Huawei phone) - Samsung hasn't done anything to make it proprietary in any way.. How well do these other cables work with other microUSB devices? What exactly happens when you try to use these other cables (e.g. partial connectivity, no connectivity, etc.)

luftrofl said:
Any microUSB cable should work with this phone (I sometimes use my cable from a Huawei phone) - Samsung hasn't done anything to make it proprietary in any way.. How well do these other cables work with other microUSB devices? What exactly happens when you try to use these other cables (e.g. partial connectivity, no connectivity, etc.)
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I have a skyrocket and the other cables charge it just fine. with the nexus i am getting no connectivity at all.

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[Q] Car charger usb cable does not work for sync?

I let my usb sync cable at work, so I thought I'd use the usb cable I use for on my car charger (expansys / htc-hd7-car-charger-with-usb-micusb-cable-cc-c200-1a-5v-204687/).
While I notice that the phone is charging, it's not starting up Zune, neither am I able to make it work with Chevron7.
While it was already unlocked on the other PC, do you reckon that the error is more due to the fact that I already unlocked it on another PC? Or more that the USB cable for the car charger is somehow not compliant (and can only be used to charge?).
Any insights on this matter? I'll try my other cable on monday at work anyway...
others have reported issues with not using the correct cable, so try using a different one (i.e. the one provided with the phone?).
I don't!
Well it would be a good feature for others don't get me wrong but it wouldn't benefit me. I switched completely from Google to Microsoft services shortly after getting the phone using Windows Live Domains (to use a custom domain instead of @Hotmail).
I would imagine the majority of people's MSN contacts are people they actually know, have phone numbers for and/or have on fb so the link feature works well in this case.
NO, the official HTC car charger cable DOES NOT work as data cable. I guess its even written on the box. I believe that its because they dont want your phone to sync with cigarette lighters
Indeed that cable does not work.
A normal data cable solved the issue. Too bad I had to spend money twice .. thought I'd be clever and buy the car charger coz it came with a micro-usb cable

USB OTG cable with charging - is that possible?

While researching ability to use USB DAC while charging the phone in the car I found this video. The guy clearly says that tablet is charging while accessing all those accessories via USB OTG. Similar cables are found on ebay, called "USB OTG with power".
The big question is: would the Galaxy S3 actually charge while using USB DAC at the same time? It should be possible, but I don't have the phone yet (still considering it), nor do I have the cable, nor a USB DAC In theory it should be the same with any accessory - can someone actually confirm either way, whether phone can or can't charge in USB OTG mode with similar cable? This video shows similar setup on Galaxy S (only it's normal OTG cable, USB hub, usb Y-cable and card reader) and it's definitely charging while mounting USB devices! Will S3 do the same?
I fear that upgrading from Galaxy S with voodoo control of Wolfson chip to north-American S3 with worse audio path might not suit me if there's no way to power the phone and use external DAC at the same time in the car... I hope there is a way... I appreciate any advice and opinions.
It's a first time I see such cable...All I read was people saying it's impossible in the first place. Well, hopefully in 2 weeks I'll be able answer your question
midirt said:
While researching ability to use USB DAC while charging the phone in the car I found this video. The guy clearly says that tablet is charging while accessing all those accessories via USB OTG. Similar cables are found on ebay, called "USB OTG with power".
The big question is: would the Galaxy S3 actually charge while using USB DAC at the same time? It should be possible, but I don't have the phone yet (still considering it), nor do I have the cable, nor a USB DAC In theory it should be the same with any accessory - can someone actually confirm either way, whether phone can or can't charge in USB OTG mode with similar cable? This video shows similar setup on Galaxy S (only it's normal OTG cable, USB hub, usb Y-cable and card reader) and it's definitely charging while mounting USB devices! Will S3 do the same?
I fear that upgrading from Galaxy S with voodoo control of Wolfson chip to north-American S3 with worse audio path might not suit me if there's no way to power the phone and use external DAC at the same time in the car... I hope there is a way... I appreciate any advice and opinions.
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HI. I Got it working on SONY XPERIA S now i will play with GALAXY SII AND SIII , check my siganture and website --> follow me i hope i can help
sonic_boom said:
HI. I Got it working on SONY XPERIA S now i will play with GALAXY SII AND SIII , check my siganture and website --> follow me i hope i can help
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Looks like it's possible on some devices, but not with Galaxy and Nexus family... But it would be great if you can confirm that, so let me know if you can try it. Thanks.
Finally got the cable.
The result - nope, doesn't charge
Maybe the "Allshare hub" could do what your asking for?
sonic_boom said:
HI. I Got it working on SONY XPERIA S now i will play with GALAXY SII AND SIII , check my siganture and website --> follow me i hope i can help
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Sonic, any luck with your friends phone? Really looking foward to your results :fingers-crossed:
Do you have part #s for the variable resistors in your samsung post or at least where you got them from? I would be willing to try some things out if I could find the right pieces. What I really want to get my hands on is the MHL adapter that was shown off with that spider laptop at IFA a couple weeks ago..
SUCCESS!!! I can confirm that this USB OTG cable (http://ebayitem.com/190710044655) DOES CHARGE MY GALAXY S3! I plugged in USB cardreader with SD card into the phone through this cable (it lit up and card is fully readable), then plugged USB cable end into PC and phone showed a charging icon! Moreover, after waiting for 5 min. with screen off (cardreader still glowing blue and working) battery has gone up from %72 to %75 (and while I was writing this, to 78%), so it is indeed charging! Yay! It probably won't get up in the car, where just phone alone is "not discharging" at best from the car adapter, but at least it should allow me to listen to music with quality DAC and use navigation without (or with minimal) discharging.
I have not tested it with USB DAC that I intend to use for my car (Behringer UCA222), because I have to go out and buy it. Hopefully it works. Anyway, this cable definitely works with simultaneously charging my north-american Samsung Galaxy S3 (from Bell Canada) while powering USB cardreader!
Somebody else has mentioned that another cable (http://ebayitem.com/120980364117) also worked in his Galaxy S2.
I bought Behringer UCA222 USB DAC and tested it in my car with the USB OTG cable with power that I mentioned. It works great! And the phone is indicating a charge. Sometimes when first playing music after plugging the device it sounds like fast forward for a few seconds (I guess clock rate mismatch or something similar), but after the presumably clock is locked it plays perfectly fine.
midirt said:
SUCCESS!!! ...
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That is outstanding..gonna order one of these guys right now.
Here is a better link for all the ebay listings. Be aware of the differences, MicroUSB adapters would allow you to use your existing charge cable to plug into it while the standard USB would require you to be very close to the charger or have a USB A-A cable to attach to a power source.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trk...Host+OTG+Cable+++USB+power&_sacat=0&_from=R40
Jeremy.Stewart85 said:
That is outstanding..gonna order one of these guys right now.
Here is a better link for all the ebay listings. Be aware of the differences, MicroUSB adapters would allow you to use your existing charge cable to plug into it while the standard USB would require you to be very close to the charger or have a USB A-A cable to attach to a power source.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trk...Host+OTG+Cable+++USB+power&_sacat=0&_from=R40
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The problem is that apparently not all of those cable work in terms of charging the phone. People say mostly that it doesn't work. The only guy mentioned success is with the cable I bought, but he then confirmed it with another, more convenient cable. I have the one that needs a USB extension cable to reach the charger, but it's about a buck on ebay, so no problem there. But not all cables work this way: most reportedly will allow you to power USB accessories but not charge the phone.
I found that this configuration works for charging while in USB HOST mode:
S3 -> standard otg cable -> Powered USB2.0 HUB -> devices (keyboard, usb dac, usb hdd...)
The only catch is that the hub must be powered before you plug in the phone or the phone will try to power the hub and will never enter charging mode. I'm using this setup in my car and it works perfectly. As long as I start the car before plugging the phone, we are good to go.
I only confirmed this works with AOKP JB builds. No idea about other roms/kernels. Hopefully this helps someone.
midirt said:
The problem is that apparently not all of those cable work in terms of charging the phone. People say mostly that it doesn't work. The only guy mentioned success is with the cable I bought, but he then confirmed it with another, more convenient cable. I have the one that needs a USB extension cable to reach the charger, but it's about a buck on ebay, so no problem there. But not all cables work this way: most reportedly will allow you to power USB accessories but not charge the phone.
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I got mine in the mail today (ordered 10/16) and tried it out as soon as I could. I can confirm it charges and allows for OTG at the same time. This is the auction I bought from: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=251127542280&ssPageName=ADME:L:eek:U:US:3160
Hello y'all. I'd like to ask your attention to this thread, especially but not limited to sonicboom and others, I really could use some help.

Micro USB charger falling out from port?

Since i got my Note II, whenever i got insert the micro usb cable to charge the phone and try to use the phone just a little bit of pull and the micro usb will fall out..its like really loose anyone with such problems...?? I realyl do not want to return my note II since i already rooted it..and custom rom and kernel..
I have the same problem, and there is nothing to do about it unless to send it back
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Have you tried other USB cables? I have the same problem with my stock USB cable too and thought there might be something wrong with my phone, but then I tried a different USB cable and it held on well.
Evo 4G63 said:
Have you tried other USB cables? I have the same problem with my stock USB cable too and thought there might be something wrong with my phone, but then I tried a different USB cable and it held on well.
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This was my experience as well. Try other cables before you swap out your phone! :good:
The same with my cable. I guess they did it on purpose, that whenever your phone is 'tugged' the usb cable will be released instead of your movement being violently restricted by the force of the cable, which may cause you to drop your phone.
Any way, i bought a 3rd party flat USB cable which length exceeds 3 - 4 times the original cable , and it fits tightly in my phone's USB port. So i believe it is cable related.
I have the same problem, I guess it's just the one they sent. Oh well.
I did buy another cable, however I noticed that charging becomes extremely slow with it. I'm hoping to be able to find a better one that can support the higher charge needed for the phone, in the meantime I'll be leaving the phone down while charging I guess.
Evo 4G63 said:
Have you tried other USB cables? I have the same problem with my stock USB cable too and thought there might be something wrong with my phone, but then I tried a different USB cable and it held on well.
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+1 same thing for me too. I was so worried thought it was a problem with the charging port but it seems the problem is with the charger cable. Using other cable is no issues.
Obviously it pops out very easy. I'm on my 3rd Samsung Micro USB cable, all are same.
But then I've tried my friends Galaxy Ace cable and it was fine. So you just buy a different Micro USB cable which will have same 2A output like stock one.
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I. too, was worried when i first got the fone.... but it's the stock cable... tried another cable from another brand/manufacturer and it fits perfect.
I seem to be quite lucky. My stock cable fits nice and snug. I can even dangle the phone upside down holding only the cable and it wont come out unless I swing it or tug it harder lol
If you compare the stock cable with other cables you'll see that the plug on the stock cable is usually shorter than other cables by a millimetre or 2 so the little prongs on the plug probably arent grabbing onto the slots of the phone
Mine 2. I just stick blue tack on it
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Yup, same here. I find the cable that came with my wife's Kindle is the best fit - needs a real pull to detach it!

Which USB cable should I get?

Hi there,
So my original OnePlus data/charging cable is damaged and I have to put it in a certain position to get it to charge my phone. I had a spare but my friend has left it at his parents house and I don't think I'm going to get it back. I've been using the short charge cable that came with my OnePlus power bank to charge my phone.
I tried some old micro USB cables that I had lying around from older devices. They work for charging but they don't seem to let me connect my phone to my PC.
I also do not like the style of USB head that OnePlus put on their official cables, the plastic tab with the contact points does not sit firmly in the USB ports on my computer.
I want to get a couple of replacement USB cables for charging and data transfer but I don't know which cables would work with my OnePlus One. I would like to avoid an official OnePlus Micro USB cable as the USB connector is too loose.
Can anyone suggest a cable for me to get? I would like it to be able to charge at full speed and also work with USB file transfers and have a normal USB head on the cable so it sits firmly in the port.
I just don't want to order a wire and find out it doesn't work with the phone. I seem to remember my phone has always been picky with USB cables and I do have some driver issues that may be caused by the wire type.
Thanks,
donk165
donk165 said:
Hi there,
So my original OnePlus data/charging cable is damaged and I have to put it in a certain position to get it to charge my phone. I had a spare but my friend has left it at his parents house and I don't think I'm going to get it back. I've been using the short charge cable that came with my OnePlus power bank to charge my phone.
I tried some old micro USB cables that I had lying around from older devices. They work for charging but they don't seem to let me connect my phone to my PC.
I also do not like the style of USB head that OnePlus put on their official cables, the plastic tab with the contact points does not sit firmly in the USB ports on my computer.
I want to get a couple of replacement USB cables for charging and data transfer but I don't know which cables would work with my OnePlus One. I would like to avoid an official OnePlus Micro USB cable as the USB connector is too loose.
Can anyone suggest a cable for me to get? I would like it to be able to charge at full speed and also work with USB file transfers and have a normal USB head on the cable so it sits firmly in the port.
I just don't want to order a wire and find out it doesn't work with the phone. I seem to remember my phone has always been picky with USB cables and I do have some driver issues that may be caused by the wire type.
Thanks,
donk165
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Using 1+'s original cable is always the best get.
donk165 said:
Hi there,
So my original OnePlus data/charging cable is damaged and I have to put it in a certain position to get it to charge my phone. I had a spare but my friend has left it at his parents house and I don't think I'm going to get it back. I've been using the short charge cable that came with my OnePlus power bank to charge my phone.
I tried some old micro USB cables that I had lying around from older devices. They work for charging but they don't seem to let me connect my phone to my PC.
I also do not like the style of USB head that OnePlus put on their official cables, the plastic tab with the contact points does not sit firmly in the USB ports on my computer.
I want to get a couple of replacement USB cables for charging and data transfer but I don't know which cables would work with my OnePlus One. I would like to avoid an official OnePlus Micro USB cable as the USB connector is too loose.
Can anyone suggest a cable for me to get? I would like it to be able to charge at full speed and also work with USB file transfers and have a normal USB head on the cable so it sits firmly in the port.
I just don't want to order a wire and find out it doesn't work with the phone. I seem to remember my phone has always been picky with USB cables and I do have some driver issues that may be caused by the wire type.
Thanks,
donk165
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Actually, yes. I've had my One for more than 2 years now and changed the cable as well. There are actually 2 cables I can recommend as of now - from Nillkin and from Aukey. Both are sturdy, solid, fast and just do their job as good as they should. Aukey, however, is much better in one aspect: it's longer. 2m vs 1.2m. Aaaaand it still charges with full 2.1A current, which, in my opinion, is pretty awesome. Both of them are also pretty cheap - you can buy them for ~ 5$ - just search for them on Aliexpress
I had good experiences with Sharkoon and LogiLink cables.
I've got the 5 pack from Anker and it's doing well. On a test it had good performance and was very cheap on Amazon.
Item model number: AK-B7103011
ASIN: B00Q88RI0S
You should get USB cable with Micro USB
Thanks for the replies, I guess my main concern was getting a USB cable that works for data transfer. I ended up ordering a triple pack of Aukey USB's. 2 x 1m and 1 x 2m cables. The description said that they work with 2.1a chargers and USB 2.0 data transfer which is what I need.
Thank you for the suggestions !
Can you please share the link of the purchase
donk165 said:
Thanks for the replies, I guess my main concern was getting a USB cable that works for data transfer. I ended up ordering a triple pack of Aukey USB's. 2 x 1m and 1 x 2m cables. The description said that they work with 2.1a chargers and USB 2.0 data transfer which is what I need.
Thank you for the suggestions !
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Can you please share the link of the purchase. I also need one to buy and can't find the best option. Thanks in advance.?
tilakdebnath said:
Can you please share the link of the purchase. I also need one to buy and can't find the best option. Thanks in advance.
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https://www.amazon.co.uk/AUKEY-USB-...d=1488165703&sr=1-3&keywords=aukey+usb+3+pack
Here you go, that's the exact pack I bought.
Is this as good as the original cable for charging & data transfer
You can try BlitzWolf reversible micro usb cable. It's able to charge with full 2A current and most funny, it's really reversible, so it does not matter which side you connect to your phone (unlike normal micro usb connector).
tilakdebnath said:
Is this as good as the original cable for charging & data transfer
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Yeah, it charges quickly, and data transfer works great. I haven't benchmarked it or anything but its doing its job, and the 2m cable is great! It still charges quickly despite being longer. The micro USB head has a satisfyingly click when plugged in and the USB head is normal and works well.
donk165 said:
Yeah, it charges quickly, and data transfer works great. I haven't benchmarked it or anything but its doing its job, and the 2m cable is great! It still charges quickly despite being longer. The micro USB head has a satisfyingly click when plugged in and the USB head is normal and works well.
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Thanks a lot !!☺

How can I retrieve data from S9 with broken screen

My S9 works when connected to bluetooth but the screen is black. I can't use the screen at all. How can I retrieve the data on my phone without paying almost $300 to repair the screen?
fancysmiley said:
My S9 works when connected to bluetooth but the screen is black. I can't use the screen at all. How can I retrieve the data on my phone without paying almost $300 to repair the screen?
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get a MHL cable and if your digitizer still works, you should be able to navigate thru the menus and be able to bluetooth or wifi all your data off of it. if your digitizer is broken, use the MHL and a OTG cable for mouse/keyboard control
youdoofus said:
get a MHL cable and if your digitizer still works, you should be able to navigate thru the menus and be able to bluetooth or wifi all your data off of it. if your digitizer is broken, use the MHL and a OTG cable for mouse/keyboard control
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Thanks so much. Is the MHL Micro USB Male to HDMI Female Adapter Cable for Android Smartphone and Tablet the correct one to purchase?
fancysmiley said:
Thanks so much. Is the MHL Micro USB Male to HDMI Female Adapter Cable for Android Smartphone and Tablet the correct one to purchase?
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no problem man
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=s9+mhl&i=mobile&ref=nb_sb_noss
those are the cables, and yep, youre correct. the list in the link has everything from a hub style connector (should need something that heavy duty) to the samsung branded one and everything in between. Remember that if you buy one that isnt the samsung one, then compatibility issues may arise. You could just buy it, use it (gingerly and carefully) then return it. Kinda shady, i know, but yeah.
youdoofus said:
no problem man
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=s9+mhl&i=mobile&ref=nb_sb_noss
those are the cables, and yep, youre correct. the list in the link has everything from a hub style connector (should need something that heavy duty) to the samsung branded one and everything in between. Remember that if you buy one that isnt the samsung one, then compatibility issues may arise. You could just buy it, use it (gingerly and carefully) then return it. Kinda shady, i know, but yeah.
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I've purchased the cable and still nothing. It came with a micro usb. I'm not sure if I'm connecting it correctly but I am getting nothing on screen. Can you please help me connect it properly. All I want to do is turn on smart switch so I can transfer my info. :crying::crying:
youdoofus said:
no problem man
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=s9+mhl&i=mobile&ref=nb_sb_noss
those are the cables, and yep, youre correct. the list in the link has everything from a hub style connector (should need something that heavy duty) to the samsung branded one and everything in between. Remember that if you buy one that isnt the samsung one, then compatibility issues may arise. You could just buy it, use it (gingerly and carefully) then return it. Kinda shady, i know, but yeah.
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I've purchased the cable and still nothing. It came with a micro usb. I'm not sure if I'm connecting it correctly but I am getting nothing on screen. Can you please help me connect it properly. All I want to do is turn on smart switch so I can transfer my info. Any insight you can provide would help greatly.
I suggest you to follow this thread :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2786395
With a little bit luck you should be able to recover your data
fancysmiley said:
I've purchased the cable and still nothing. It came with a micro usb. I'm not sure if I'm connecting it correctly but I am getting nothing on screen. Can you please help me connect it properly. All I want to do is turn on smart switch so I can transfer my info. Any insight you can provide would help greatly.
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take a phone charger brick, plug the usb into it and the other end into the mhl adapter. Plug the usb type c into the phone and an hdmi cable to the mhl adapter and tv. MHL adapters need power to work
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KeTuRr74 said:
I suggest you to follow this thread :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2786395
With a little bit luck you should be able to recover your data
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WOW!! Nice! im going to have to remember this for future instances. Very good stuff!

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