The first day I got my E4GT I tried connecting my phone to a computer with the stock HTC USB cable from my old Evo to charge since there was no wall outlet around and the stock cord was in a box in another room. I found that the HTC charger did not charge my phone when plugged into the computer. I tried the same thing recently with an LG USB cable with the same results. The only cable that seems to work is the one that came with my device. Is this supposed to happen, or is my device just messed up?
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I use blackberry cables, better quality than samsung and cheap on amazon. No issues
My charger for my old LG Optimus S works fine as well. You sure your cables aren't damaged?
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I use blackberry cables, better quality than samsung and cheap on amazon. No issues
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I do the same with Blackberry USB. Agree they work great.
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My charger for my old LG Optimus S works fine as well. You sure your cables aren't damaged?
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The LG cable I used was from my mom's Optimus S. It did not show any signs of damage at all. When I plugged it in, the notification light turned on like normal when charging, but actually discharged as if there was no charger plugged in instead of charging.
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It could be that the older cables have worn data pins and don't allow the phone to negotiate charging power with the PC. If that is the case your phone could be using more than the 500ma supplied by usb and draining what's left in the battery.
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The LG cable I used was from my mom's Optimus S. It did not show any signs of damage at all. When I plugged it in, the notification light turned on like normal when charging, but actually discharged as if there was no charger plugged in instead of charging.
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I've noticed this issue but only when plugged in to a PC. When I use the wall adapter I can charge the missus' Optimus S and my E4GT without any problems.
I'm thinking about trying this cable anybody use one? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25876607
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I've noticed this issue but only when plugged in to a PC. When I use the wall adapter I can charge the missus' Optimus S and my E4GT without any problems.
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That's how it is with me. The weird thing is, the OEM LG cable will charge both my mom and sister's Optimus S's via PC, plus my old Evo 4G will charge when plugged into a PC with that cable too. It's just my E4GT that won't.
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I would like a longer cable that will also allow charging from computer USB, car charger USB port, etc...
Basically I don't want to be limited to having to have that brick of a Samsung wall charger with me, and of course the longer cable.
Can anyone recommend one? I've looked on Amazon but all the descriptions just aren't clear enough...
Unfortunately I have been reading that the "bulky" charger is the only one that will charge the tab properly. My suggestion would be to buy a USB extension cable to solve ur short cable issue.
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Really? I swear I read of a cable that would work on computer USB.... darn, my cable is short circuiting at the 30 pin so I need a new one regardless. I have an extention cable already.
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Really? I swear I read of a cable that would work on computer USB.... darn, my cable is short circuiting at the 30 pin so I need a new one regardless. I have an extention cable already.
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Try this:
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/design...tch-for-samsung-p1000-black-95cm-length-72276
I leave my tab plugged in overnight to my pc using the supplied samsung usb data cable. It charges at a slower rate but is typically charging about 70% over a 9 hour period.
I also have an USB3.0 2.0m extension cable (tried an ASUS transformer for a week), which allows charging and data transfer ok
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Try this:
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/design...tch-for-samsung-p1000-black-95cm-length-72276
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That will allow the Tab to charge from any 2A charger (most common would be iPad chargers).
The tab will go into USB charging mode (e.g. charging disabled) with iPad chargers unless you use the cable above or modify the charger.
I haven't had time to investigate, but it MIGHT be possible to allow charging from unmodified iPad chargers with a kernel modifications. Not sure - it depends on whether we have separate ADCs for USB D+ and D- or not.
this will work, you could also buy the cable without the charger.
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab-accessories/ETA-P10JBEGSTA
Dude not to be rude but the Guy is looking for a cable that will charge his tab from his computer. That is the stock charger and cable that came with the tab. That one doesn't accomplish the task
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Dude not to be rude but the Guy is looking for a cable that will charge his tab from his computer. That is the stock charger and cable that came with the tab. That one doesn't accomplish the task
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Can't charge from PC, not enough current available. Best you can do is adapters like th DX one to allow iPad chargers which are often more compact.
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Dude not to be rude but the Guy is looking for a cable that will charge his tab from his computer. That is the stock charger and cable that came with the tab. That one doesn't accomplish the task
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The description really makes it seem like i can charge through a computer
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab-accessories/ECC1DP0UBEGSTA
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The description really makes it seem like i can charge through a computer
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab-accessories/ECC1DP0UBEGSTA
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Tab, not Tab 10.1 - The original 7" Tab will charge from a PC, the 10.1 will not.
The cable will work with the Tab 10.1 just like the 10.1's stock sync cable - which means it will transfer data but not charge when connected to a PC.
Guys, I keep reading in this thread that the tab 10.1 can't be charged via a PC, well I'm here to tell you it can and does. Every night I leave mine connected to my PC, and in the morning it's charged! Admittedly it's a slower charge rate (seems to be around 6 or 7% per hour), but it charges never the less. I use the samsung supplied cable and nothing else.
Of course, it won't charge if the tab is in use via a PC USB port...
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Just got my VZW Galaxy Nexus and am loving it. When I first connected the phone to the computer, I used my old HTC Incredible microUSB cable to connect. I realized this was silly, as I hadn't installed the drivers yet. So I pulled the cable and installed the drivers. Upon reconnecting, I couldn't get anything to register. No charging, no data... I tried uninstalling the drivers, restarting both the computer and the phone and still nothing. The phone would no longer register that it was even being plugged in. I grabbed the cable it came with and it worked fine. That is the only cable that will actually charge the phone. I can plug it into any USB charger, and as long as i use that cable, the phone will charge. Additionally, it is the only cable that I can use to connect the phone to the computer. I tried other old cables, but none work. All chargers and computers work with that nexus cable, but none of the other cables work. Any thoughts on this? Is this an amperage issue through the cable? Why would data connection no longer work and why did it work the first time?
Thanks for your thoughts!
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I've had a similar experience, tried the charger from my droid OG, and it didn't work. Plugged in the old droid, still charges, new cable charges fine though. Weird, huh?
yea i tried to charge it with my usb cable in my car that i've used for all my htc phones but it didn't charge
Using a charger from a galaxy S here without any problems. Haven't tried connecting to a PC though.
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Having the exact same issues and getting worried...This morning I plugged in and it said charging. Now, even using samsung plug it doesn't say "Charging". The cord appears to be charging but the OS doesn't say so.
At home I use the AC charger that came with my Nokia N97 mini: no probs. At work I charge with a cheap brandless USB cable plugged into my laptop: no probs.
Ok, I guess I'm going hunting for a working cable. My friends Orig. Droid cable works so I might trade out with him...might not mean anything, but the cables that work have slits cut in the forward facing part of the microUSB, and the ones that will not charge do not. This may be an issue of my available sample, but perhaps there is something else going on here? Just jabbing in the dark here...
I'm now using my Nokia CA-101D MicroUSB cable (with an extender, because the single cable is long only 10 cm) with my PC and it works perfectly.
The original Samsung cable that come in the box is always into che AC USB adapter, to recharge de GNEX on night.
Interesting. I had an old Motorola Charger (one piece unit, not separate charger and USB cable) that would't charge my Galaxy Nexus. However, I have used a Kindle 3G charger and Blackberry charger that have both charged it without a problem. I figured that for chargers that separate the cable and AC adapater it would be the problem with the adapter and not the actual cable but I could be wrong.
I did read on another forum that newer devices with bigger screens like the Nexus can't take a charge from older chargers because of the makeup and power use of the newer devices.
I was thinking some companies switch the pin-outs of their cables/ports so you can't buy a normal cable and have it work....I could be totally off base though.
Mine works on 4 different cables on two different boxes. Haven't even opened the one that came with it yet.
Working here on a GSM/HSPA GN on ANY Micro USB Cable.
You guys not working are you with a Verizon Galaxy Nexus?
Oddly enough, I've used my old Incredible cable (perhaps it was my Thunderbolt one, though) with no problems. I'm on the Verizon Nexus if that makes a difference.
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Oddly enough, I've used my old Incredible cable (perhaps it was my Thunderbolt one, though) with no problems. I'm on the Verizon Nexus if that makes a difference.
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Using OG Droid usb for data transfer and an old LG usb to charge overnite. No problems. I haven't even unpacked the nexus one yet.
there are no special cables.. they all have the same pin out, the only reason why some work and others dont in cars, is based on the actual charger itself.
if you have a cig charger with a usb female port, you have to rig it to work, the middle 2 pins are shorted out with foil/tape and it'll work
if you have a full cigarette with cable unit, nothing you can do about those, they either work or not (mid 2 are shorted on build/factory)
i use any old 1A-1.5A usb cig charger, then short the 2 middle pins using ANY cable (i am using bb cable) and it works fine.. even did it with several cables and chargers for friends so we didnt have to spend no stinkin $10-15 bucks for a charger
all this bs is really a way to control the market of accessories, making you buy new ones that are shorted out sine the old ones arent and wont charge
I went on eBay and bought a spare set of 5V 1A home and car plugs, those seem to work great.
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Mines charges just fine using Nexus S wall charger + USB. Kinda disappointed with the Galaxy Nexus USB... its shorter than the previous USBs that Samsung offers.
Mine is Verizon
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Samsung phones don't play nice with other chargers. Using non Sammy chargers is ill advised. I run a warranty center for one of the big 4 cell phone companies ... trust me. Only use Samsung chargers.
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I got a htc incredible cable that depending on my rom either only does charging or I can transfer pics etc. odd ball phone. it wont do a odin without failing. for stuff like that I think all cables have an extra pin for their phone model used for firmware.
Ok, so my original wildfire s charger got damaged during a vacation so i can't use it anymore, need to buy another one. Till i do that can i use an iPad charger? I have an iPad and an iPad charger and i can plug the htc usb cable to it, will it get damaged?
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i think yes
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I have an iPad and an iPad charger and i can plug the htc usb cable to it, will it get damaged?
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I will work with no problems. I have done this many times as I forget my charger at a friends and use thier iPhone, WiMax, Bluetooth chargers.
I used to charge my WFS with philips mp3 charger.It works without any problem
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I charge mine with my dad's LG Optimus One P500 charger if I forget mine.
If you have any of those phones, just twist the phone cable and put it in.
It works vice versa too.
USB is a standard voltage. You will be fine. There's essentially no difference between both the adapters you have.
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USB is 5V and will carge fine anywhere from 500mA (standard computer USB port) to 2-3A (most wall and car chargers). I have only once seen a USB wall charger that violated this, it was 6V and came with a AA battery charger. you'll be fine with the ipad one.
I use a trust and ipod chrager, no problem since now!
any voltage up to 6V should be alright, the phone regulates it down to 5V automatically (though more heat is generated). the problems occur the other way where the charger doesn't have enough voltage (ex. my tablet requires 5.3V to charge normally, on 5.1 it takes a few days, and 5.0 it continues to drain the battery)
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Ok, so my original wildfire s charger got damaged during a vacation so i can't use it anymore, need to buy another one. Till i do that can i use an iPad charger? I have an iPad and an iPad charger and i can plug the htc usb cable to it, will it get damaged?
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if you have 5v and 1Ah you can use it without any damge to battery if it's 1Ah+ it will charge your phone fatser but it will overheat phone. if it 1Ah- it will charge slow and after long using wont charge it till 100%
Chargers are so cheap on e-bay.... I usually get all my accessories there!
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if you have 5v and 1Ah you can use it without any damge to battery if it's 1Ah+ it will charge your phone fatser but it will overheat phone. if it 1Ah- it will charge slow and after long using wont charge it till 100%
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I just bought a used Glide on Ebay, and it's not charging, the cable does charge other devices. I turned the phone off and connected it, and the battery icon pops up on the screen, and then disappears, and it keeps doing that. What could be the issue?
Can you connect usb to a pc? Will the pc recognize it?
I would have to say two suspects... faulty usb port on the device or something I it's not right on the rom. If you can find a way to charge the battery externally, and it powers up, see if it charges while on! I once had my glide do that. I had to do a warranty exchange because it would only charge when on !
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Well, I tried another USB cable, and now it works, it seems my brother's cable which came with his LG Android doesn't work with the Glide.
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Well, I tried another USB cable, and now it works, it seems my brother's cable which came with his LG Android doesn't work with the Glide.
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Glad your found the trouble! You might consider investing into a long cable, there ready nice when the wall plug is further away! Samsung factory cables don't last! The plastic on the actual plug fell apart a couple of months after I purchased the device!
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So it would seem that my charger is not working properly.. it still works I guess, but it charges my G about as fast as a usb port, which is not right obviously.
Strangely enough the phone charges fine using usb, albeit showing the "slow charging". When I plug in to the adapter in the wall, it doesn't show slow charging, it shows the battery icon animation with the bolt that would signify it is charging, however the phone doesn't warm at all and crawls by one percent every 10-15 minutes. The adapter itself doesn't even get warm to the touch like it used to.
So how can I get another adapter? I've looked online and can only find replacements for other models.. this adapter shows the output as a 5v 1.2 amp.
Is it okay to simply get another third party charger with the same power output? does anyone know?
Thanks!
You can. I use a 1A charger and have had no issues.
LG Optimus G E971
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You can. I use a 1A charger and have had no issues.
LG Optimus G E971
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Awesome, thank you for confirming.. has anyone else experienced any weirdness with the chargers that they are aware of?
There's a handful of similar threads on here already.
My charger stopped charging my OG a couple if weeks after I got it. But, it still charges my wife's Galaxy S2 LTE HD.
And, the charger for my old Sony Xperia Pro charges the OG without issues.
See the other thread for more details.
Sent via the magic of an Optimus G (E971) running AOKP (Android 4.2.1).
Maybe it's just a crappy charger that LG is including with the second phones.
LG Optimus G E971
Oddly enough I purchased a new charger today., charged to 45% and then stopped.. the charger shows a green light as of the battery will not accept any further charge.
So I wiggled the usb cable and it starts charging again.. whats really weird is that using that cable charges when using usb just not a wall adapter so I will be trying with a different cable.
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I had problems charging and it turned out to be the included USB cable. Switched to my cable I use for my Logitech harmony remote and no issues.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2136969
It's a USB cable problem.
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It's a USB cable problem.
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Indeed it is.. Tried a new charger first as mentioned above, but grabbed a new cable today and it appears to be exactly the problem. Strange considering that it works when using usb from a computer.. I guess it somehow is unable to charge at the rated 1A output using that cable.
Thankful that is working now.. so yeah, anyone who suffers from weird charging it would appear the cable can indeed be suspect
My the wall charger that came with my OG has the same problem. It started charging slow after a few weeks. I just used a different thing that goes into the wall but the same cable that came with my OG and it started charging fast again.
i am using my O3D charger for my Optimus G.. i havent had a problem yet.. so i would have a batter and say its the included cruddy charger from LG.
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i am using my O3D charger for my Optimus G.. i havent had a problem yet.. so i would have a batter and say its the included cruddy charger from LG.
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For sure, was my initial thought as well., however I can confirm that the charger is working fine just using a different cable.. so now I am just using the stock cable with my pc for transfers and charging and the new cable with the wall adapters.