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I need a longer charging cable, because the one that come in the box is painfully short. Can anyone help me? not sure which one I need
thanks
You need a micro USB cable, will 5m do?
5m Micro USB cable
Oh right..someone told me you need an official HTC lead for charging because it messes up your phone :s
Thanks very much
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kanefox said:
Oh right..someone told me you need an official HTC lead for charging because it messes up your phone :s
Thanks very much
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Who and why?
It's a USB cable... and the HTC one doesn't even look like it's of much quality...
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Who and why?
It's a USB cable... and the HTC one doesn't even look like it's of much quality...
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The junk usb cables from ebay doesn't provide much power for charging..
Trust me I've been through this and did alot of testing couple years back. None of the ebay usb cables managed to provide more than 200mA on my old phone and couldn't power on any of my usb hdds. Only the official ones from htc and those that comes with a usb hdd are quality.
If you're only planning to transfer data around then I guess it doesn't matter.
On one of my places (lounge front of the TV ) I using Kindle USB cable as its quite long works great
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The junk usb cables from ebay doesn't provide much power for charging..
Trust me I've been through this and did alot of testing couple years back. None of the ebay usb cables managed to provide more than 200mA on my old phone and couldn't power on any of my usb hdds. Only the official ones from htc and those that comes with a usb hdd are quality.
If you're only planning to transfer data around then I guess it doesn't matter.
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Very true. I ordered a 2m cable from eBay a few years back and plugged in to an OEM HTC wall charger. My device - HTC Desire would take more than 10 hours to charge (that's without using the device whilst charging).
It seems to be difficult to differentiate between good and bad *long* [charging] cables. I am now thinking of going for a branded one such as Lindy to see if that is better, alternatively perhaps a 'fixed cable' AC wall charger.
Noticed that my 3m long usb cable from ebay takes longer to charge the phone than the official htc usb cable so you guys are right.....
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What about this belkin one 1.8m long.... £4.28 and expansys which is an actual retailer:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Belkin-Pro-Series-USB-USB-micro-B-6-feet-1-8M-/190671072901
Try a decent quality cable from somebody like Cables2Go or (like above) Belkin, much better quality and can carry much more current
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ko0l said:
The junk usb cables from ebay doesn't provide much power for charging..
Trust me I've been through this and did alot of testing couple years back. None of the ebay usb cables managed to provide more than 200mA on my old phone and couldn't power on any of my usb hdds. Only the official ones from htc and those that comes with a usb hdd are quality.
If you're only planning to transfer data around then I guess it doesn't matter.
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I'm sure there are many different cables sold on ebay...
But yes, long USB cables tend to have a lot of resistance. Actually, they're generally not even very good for data transfer...
That said, a quality USB cable should be fine. In any event, it's not like some devices which actually have modified cables for charging.
I have ordered the above belkin one for myself, will see how well it works and report back once I get it.
I use the USB cable from my old Nokia phone. Works pretty well. I guess name branded cables are better than generic ones.
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I found one
http://www.amazon.co.uk/HTC-Micro-Data-Cable-Handsets/dp/B003U6TWKU/ref=pd_ecc_rvi_cart_1
Looks decent enough, 85 cm is pretty much what i was after plus its £0.61
kanefox said:
I found one
http://www.amazon.co.uk/HTC-Micro-Data-Cable-Handsets/dp/B003U6TWKU/ref=pd_ecc_rvi_cart_1
Looks decent enough, 85 cm is pretty much what i was after plus its £0.61
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It's not HTC, just the usual cheap rubbish.
What to look out for to order a quality USB cable?
Got my 2m belkin cable yesterday, trying it out now and definitely faster charging than my no named 3m cable. What is the best way to test it?
Will time it tomorrow when it requires another charge.
twe69 said:
Got my 2m belkin cable yesterday, trying it out now and definitely faster charging than my no named 3m cable. What is the best way to test it?
Will time it tomorrow when it requires another charge.
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Yeah is there an app that measure the current coming out of charger?
In the mean time I would just charge with the original HTC cable for a set period if time and then the same for the Belkin one.
Yeh was going to do it that way but makes it 2 days before results or 3 using the cheapo 3m cable too....
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Yeh was going to do it that way but makes it 2 days before results or 3 using the cheapo 3m cable too....
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I don't quite understand what you mean by the above- what makes it 2 days and what results?
Charge the device for say 30 minutes with the Belkin cable and then the same for original cable. See which does it quicker/charges more out of the two.
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Yeah is there an app that measure the current coming out of charger?
In the mean time I would just charge with the original HTC cable for a set period if time and then the same for the Belkin one.
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For that you can't use an app, you need a multimeter.
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For that you can't use an app, you need a multimeter.
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Surely its possible to know how much current is drawn from charger via the device itself? Current Widget claims to do it.
I was reading through the threads and saw a few comments from members who said the stock Samsung charger is not that good
This is my first experience with a Samsung Galaxy phone so I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions for a good USB Cable
I've already experienced some issues that may be USB Cable related. Some files I transferred through FTP would not complete. It showed up while the phone was charged but when I unplug it the file disappeared (on internal storage)
So if anyone could possibly suggest a good cable, preferably with a link to purchase , I would greatly appreciate it thanks!
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I was reading through the threads and saw a few comments from members who said the stock Samsung charger is not that good
This is my first experience with a Samsung Galaxy phone so I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions for a good USB Cable
I've already experienced some issues that may be USB Cable related. Some files I transferred through FTP would not complete. It showed up while the phone was charged but when I unplug it the file disappeared (on internal storage)
So if anyone could possibly suggest a good cable, preferably with a link to purchase , I would greatly appreciate it thanks!
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I don't think its related to the cable. Its just the crappy windows MTP.
I am personally planning to purchase this looks damn cool
Honestly, the best USB cables I've used were Amazon Basics. They're very well built and inexpensive. One of the cables I ordered didn't quite fit right, and they shipped a replacement, no questions asked.
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I don't think its related to the cable. Its just the crappy windows MTP.
I am personally planning to purchase this looks damn cool
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Now that does look pretty cool lol! Thanks for the link. When I get home I'll check and see if it's compatible with the Sprint SGSIII
JZR said:
Honestly, the best USB cables I've used were Amazon Basics. They're very well built and inexpensive. One of the cables I ordered didn't quite fit right, and they shipped a replacement, no questions asked.
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Yea I actually bought a few from amazon for my NS4G. and yea they were good but also quite short.
I'll keep browsing. I know at Sprint they have cables for like 20 bucks where you can get one on Amazon for 3-5
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fergie716 said:
Now that does look pretty cool lol! Thanks for the link. When I get home I'll check and see if it's compatible with the Sprint SGSIII
Yea I actually bought a few from amazon for my NS4G. and yea they were good but also quite short.
I'll keep browsing. I know at Sprint they have cables for like 20 bucks where you can get one on Amazon for 3-5
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No problem man.
Actually I just purchased the black one instead of white
Here is a thread that might help if you need to ask any question EZOpower
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http://www.amazon.com/BlackBerry-Da...67&sr=8-2&keywords=blackberry+micro+usb+cable
$2 + free shipping
I ordered 5 of these last year, they work great.
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I was reading through the threads and saw a few comments from members who said the stock Samsung charger is not that good
This is my first experience with a Samsung Galaxy phone so I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions for a good USB Cable
I've already experienced some issues that may be USB Cable related. Some files I transferred through FTP would not complete. It showed up while the phone was charged but when I unplug it the file disappeared (on internal storage)
So if anyone could possibly suggest a good cable, preferably with a link to purchase , I would greatly appreciate it thanks!
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Whether or not the Samsung cable is sub-par, you are going to want a better charger. You'll want at least a 2 amp charger (Amazon basics has a decent 2.1 amp one).
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Whether or not the Samsung cable is sub-par, you are going to want a better charger. You'll want at least a 2 amp charger (Amazon basics has a decent 2.1 amp one).
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You can get a HP Touchpad usb charger that puts out 2 amps for less than $5 from this link:
http://www.shopping.hp.com/en_US/ho...er-Supplies/FB341AA?HP-TouchPad-Power-Charger
$2 cables from amazon have always worked for me.
Kalm_Traveler said:
http://www.amazon.com/BlackBerry-Da...67&sr=8-2&keywords=blackberry+micro+usb+cable
$2 + free shipping
I ordered 5 of these last year, they work great.
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Yea I've gotten a couple of those in the past. My only issue with those are that they are way too short.
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Whether or not the Samsung cable is sub-par, you are going to want a better charger. You'll want at least a 2 amp charger (Amazon basics has a decent 2.1 amp one).
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yes very true, always like to have a couple of backups just in case
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You can get a HP Touchpad usb charger that puts out 2 amps for less than $5 from this link:
http://www.shopping.hp.com/en_US/ho...er-Supplies/FB341AA?HP-TouchPad-Power-Charger
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Hey thank you for the link! Have you used this on the SGSIII yet? If so how was it?
lopezpm said:
$2 cables from amazon have always worked for me.
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Yea they work. Again, I just find them too short.
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mariotme said:
I don't think its related to the cable. Its just the crappy windows MTP.
I am personally planning to purchase this looks damn cool
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I would not get this cable...the MicroUSB connector sucks. I had it for 2 days and its already loose (don't think it was ever good) and it disconnects depending when you move it slightly.
jiggytom said:
I would not get this cable...the MicroUSB connector sucks. I had it for 2 days and its already loose (don't think it was ever good) and it disconnects depending when you move it slightly.
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Wow thank you for the input! It does look pretty cool tho lol
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Hey guys, so admittily I don't know much about this stuff
I found this cable and it looks good, durable and has gotten some great reviews
Do you think this is a good buy? I'm going to contact the seller to make sure it's compatible with our devices
Any input is appreciated!
theroyalwe said:
You can get a HP Touchpad usb charger that puts out 2 amps for less than $5 from this link:
http://www.shopping.hp.com/en_US/ho...er-Supplies/FB341AA?HP-TouchPad-Power-Charger
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Thanks for the link! Ordered a bunch for home and work. Lol
Just about the same price for generic chargers, so for OEM 2amps, why not!
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fergie716 said:
Hey thank you for the link! Have you used this on the SGSIII yet? If so how was it?
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I used this charger last night on my GS3 with the old cable from my Droid Charge (which appears to be nearly identical). Seems fine. Charge was decently quick, and there wasn't excess heat at the connector or with the device at large.
My only complaint with the included TouchPad cable is that it "hangs" upon removal, whereas the Samsung charging cable feels a lot smoother going into and out of the port.
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Thanks for the link! Ordered a bunch for home and work. Lol
Just about the same price for generic chargers, so for OEM 2amps, why not!
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OMG! I ordered two Chinese chargers from Ebay that don't work right, and I paid $6 each for them!
Thank you for the link. I just ordered 4. I had to stop myself from ordering 10.
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You can get a HP Touchpad usb charger that puts out 2 amps for less than $5 from this link:
http://www.shopping.hp.com/en_US/ho...er-Supplies/FB341AA?HP-TouchPad-Power-Charger
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Looks like a great deal. Just ordered. Thanks.
demarcmj said:
Looks like a great deal. Just ordered. Thanks.
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Yea I think I'm gunna give that one a go
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princeendo said:
I used this charger last night on my GS3 with the old cable from my Droid Charge (which appears to be nearly identical). Seems fine. Charge was decently quick, and there wasn't excess heat at the connector or with the device at large.
My only complaint with the included TouchPad cable is that it "hangs" upon removal, whereas the Samsung charging cable feels a lot smoother going into and out of the port.
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I haven't had any problems with the HP cable that came with mine but I've also not tried all of the ones that I bought (I got 4) so I'll have to check them and report back if they are hanging.
I bought a bunch of these when I had my Captivate and SGS2...
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Data-...55094&sr=8-1&keywords=samsung+captivate+cable
Looks OEM and it works as good. I have about 6 of them that I keep around the house, backpack and at work. Will be ordering a few of the HP Touchpad wall plugs as well since the price is pretty cheap.
The microUSB cable is too short, and need a longer one. Will any of the long ones that pop up on ebay work fine or does it need to be a specific type of cable or something.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3M-long-Mic...Accessories&hash=item231ed566ca#ht_2678wt_958
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cellet-8ft-...Accessories&hash=item48461ce9f3#ht_1700wt_952
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3M-long-Mic...Accessories&hash=item231fb19fec#ht_2697wt_958
etc
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10303&cs_id=1030307&p_id=5460&seq=1&format=2
Cheap and quality! Especially for 15ft. They have smaller lengths if that's too long for you....
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http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10303&cs_id=1030307&p_id=5460&seq=1&format=2
Cheap and quality! Especially for 15ft. They have smaller lengths if that's too long for you....
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Wow that's a great find.
Working well for you I assume?
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fergie716 said:
Wow that's a great find.
Working well for you I assume?
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Absolutely! I got the 6ft ones with ferrite cores. But I am sure the 15ft ones are the same thing.
Longer cable cause greater power loss
i bought a kindle3 last year, and the cable is very long. When i use it to connect my phone to USB port on laptop, my phone can't be recognized
The one that came with the phone was to long for me. I switched to the one that came with my one x. I use the one x charger to it looks better made
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bigdipper said:
Longer cable cause greater power loss
i bought a kindle3 last year, and the cable is very long. When i use it to connect my phone to USB port on laptop, my phone can't be recognized
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That is just a faulty cable.
Perhaps you can use an existing USB cable?
I've plenty of these from my past units - I find Nokia cables very well made
My N8 USB cable have locking clasps at the micro-USB side and works pretty well for fast charging
For longer cable needs I bring with me the charging cable of my Logitech K800 wireless keyboard
Great quality USB cable for charging and connecting to KIES or just plain transferring files
I have one white original for my kindle, but using it with gs3 charger, as it's twice as long...
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I always look to monoprice.com for cables. You are guaranteed to get a high quality cable. You can get one shipped for maybe $1 more than those ebay cables.
Huge +1000 on Monoprice cables. They also have USB AC & Car power adapters. Super easy to stock up on extra cables & chargers.
Beknatok said:
Huge +1000 on Monoprice cables. They also have USB AC & Car power adapters. Super easy to stock up on extra cables & chargers.
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Never heard of Monoprice, I'll check them out. thanks
can you guys get the monoprice cables to work with the AC adapter?
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can you guys get the monoprice cables to work with the AC adapter?
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That's the whole point, to make the cable that came with the charger longer. That way one can lay in bed, charge, and use the phone at the same time.
SamsungVibrant said:
That's the whole point, to make the cable that came with the charger longer. That way one can lay in bed, charge, and use the phone at the same time.
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Yeah, I just wish (KICKSTARTER!) that someone made a microusb cable that didn't protrude so much from the end of the phone, making it a pain to hold comfortably in landscape mode. Even the right-angle microusb cables I have aren't good enough.
Somebody should really make one that sits flush against the phone, with some extra silicone padding along the base, so you can't even really tell that it's plugged in. It'd be a little pricier, being niche, but I'd buy it... and if marketed right, lots of others would too.
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That's the whole point, to make the cable that came with the charger longer. That way one can lay in bed, charge, and use the phone at the same time.
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so the length doesn't affect charging performance?
Do longer cables negatively impact charging?
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so the length doesn't affect charging performance?
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Good question, I don't know. Maybe someone else can chime in.
I can't decide between 6, 10 and 15 ft.
I was going to get the 15 ft until someone else mentioned the longer cables affect charging performance. I don't know if there is any truth to that.
Can someone who knows chime in please
I just bought two 15ft cables on monoprice for two bucks a pop. There's a lot of positive reviews, so my guess is that it works just fine
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Totally off-topic but for everybody that buys cables from Monoprice, do you guys have free shipping code or something?
I know their products and prices are good. But it seems like unless I'm buying a lot of cables, the shipping doesn't justify the cost.
Charging isn't an issue over 6 feet, but if you're using it for data, don't go over 6 feet...
This is what I use. No issues.
Mediabridge - USB 2.0 A-Male to Micro-B Cable (6 Feet)
I was wondering if anyone knows of any good replacement micro USB cables. Mine has started to act funky and only charges correctly at a certain angle.
I know there are several cheap cables out there on Amazon and eBay but I was looking for something reliable such that if I flash through Odin or some type of future Bootloaders I do not wanna risk bricking my phone because of a bad cable.
Can anyone suggest or link me to official and not knockoff Samsung cables or some other alternative that works well. If not can on suggest a reliable Brand that I can search for.
Thanks.
Belkin make very good cables indeed. I have several; give them a shot. They're not overpriced, either.
I would stay away from the cheap ebay ones (as you said) - they don't seem to work correctly, never seem to charge/connect to my S3 properly.
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buy any cable that comes standard with smartphone from nokia, samsung, HTC and sony will do.
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buy any cable that comes standard with smartphone from nokia, samsung, HTC and sony will do.
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Do you mean the official ones?
I bought few of these, works perfect.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261098403587?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
my favorite cable and charger is the Amazon Kindle charger and cable. Especially the cable. I have a few of them and buy more as funds allow.
I've bought about 5 of these and they work perfect. They are very similar to the stock one from the S2. Shipping is free and was pretty fast.
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Repla...id=1352330867&sr=1-1&keywords=galaxy+s2+cable
I hate that Samsung Galaxy S cable. It comes off way too easy.
My favorite one is Logitech cable: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Lo...556?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item336a98f674 . I have few because they come with the devices. Otherwise, you can't go wrong with HTC OEM cable. Only $1 on ebay and it works great.
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I've bought about 5 of these and they work perfect. They are very similar to the stock one from the S2. Shipping is free and was pretty fast.
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Repla...id=1352330867&sr=1-1&keywords=galaxy+s2+cable
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This is the type of cables that I use. I bought 8 of them last year, and I have put them in my car, my wifes car, my daughters car (with cheap USB chargers of course). I put chargers on a couple of my motorcycles using them. I have a pair of bluetooth intercoms for my helmets that need micro-USB chargers for them both. I had to buy another bag of 8. I've given a couple of them away. So I have about a dozen charge connections, and only about $25.
There is no reason to pay more the $2 each for these cables. The USB works on them. They charge over USB. They charge at the high charge rate. They work correctly and they are reliable. And if one of them DOES ever fail, I won't feel bad.
http://www.amazon.com/HTC-Original-Thunderbolt-Inspire-Incredible/dp/B004W3LKZ0/ref=pd_cp_cps_0
Best place to buy cables at is Monoprice.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/department.asp?c_id=102
budwizer said:
Best place to buy cables at is Monoprice.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/department.asp?c_id=102
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That's where I get my cables from. Never had a bad experience from there.
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Stay away from the 89c cables from Hong Kong, they are horrible quality and don't conform to USB wiring standards. I had a bad experience the other day when I tried to plug the emergency cable I keep in my bag into my S3, wouldn't go in, I thought I'd somehow bent the charging port on my S3 but really it was just the ****ty cable.
Both ports connect perfectly to cell phone and computer. - The length of the cable is the right size (90 cm), not too long and not too short. - I have been using it for some weeks and it works fine for both transferring data and recharging my phone.http://dx.com/p/usb-charging-data-cable-for-samsung-galaxy-ace-s5830-90cm-length-59092
Although monoprice are quality the cable's micro usb side(metal part) isn't as long as the Samsung cable and they don't tend to stay in as well. But it's not that bad but noticeable. I love monoprice besides shipping costs
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Yeah cheap cables didn't let me connect my phone, changed to the OEM Samsung one and everything works
best replacement cable
as me i prefer to choose quality so i buy this kind of stuff and related only on www.lindy.co.uk highly recommend (thats for uk) if u dont live in the uk check on global ws www.lindy.com
Can anyone point me in the direction of cables to get that will actually charge up my Note II using 2.0A? The cables I've found will at most only charge at 1.0 A and I was wondering if anyone had any actual cables (like the OEM that came with the Note II) that they could recommend?
I don't want to short out the cables myself.
Also wondering if there's some sort of App that would allow me to force my phone to charge as though it was always on AC power. I'm not rooted.
Any info would be great, thanks.
captaingrey said:
Can anyone point me in the direction of cables to get that will actually charge up my Note II using 2.0A? The cables I've found will at most only charge at 1.0 A and I was wondering if anyone had any actual cables (like the OEM that came with the Note II) that they could recommend?
I don't want to short out the cables myself.
Also wondering if there's some sort of App that would allow me to force my phone to charge as though it was always on AC power. I'm not rooted.
Any info would be great, thanks.
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Oem cable and charger for 6 bucks on Amazon. http://amzn.to/18K2w0N
And for just a cable heavy duty blackberry cables like this one. http://amzn.to/17jQayo
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I buy these. They usually aren't as durable as the OEM cables but for the price you can't beat it. I usually order 10 at a time. I have cables stashed everywhere.
klbjr said:
I buy these. They usually aren't as durable as the OEM cables but for the price you can't beat it. I usually order 10 at a time. I have cables stashed everywhere.
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And you draw 2 Amps when charging?
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And you draw 2 Amps when charging?
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I highly doubt it as he buys 10 for a reason. They're probably shi* and dont work great trust me the 2 links i gave are much better. You cant beat 6 bucks for OE charger which is dedicated true 2.0 amps and OE samsung cable.
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XxLostSoulxX said:
I highly doubt it as he buys 10 for a reason. They're probably shi* and dont work great trust me the 2 links i gave are much better. You cant beat 6 bucks for OE charger which is dedicated true 2.0 amps and OE samsung cable.
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Yeah, Ive seen the OEM ones on Amazon, but I have doubts as to whether or not they're actually OEM.
You've had good experiences with it? Are you getting 2 amps when charging?
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Yeah, Ive seen the OEM ones on Amazon, but I have doubts as to whether or not they're actually OEM.
You've had good experiences with it? Are you getting 2 amps when charging?
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Watch the reviews of these products but I have several blackberry usb cables that provide better results for me personally when charging. However they arent good when it comes to tramsfereing files at fast speeds.
Now that samsung one is more of hit and miss. However if you have the charger that came with your phone just buy a usb cable is all.
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Yeah, that was why I posted this. Looking for cables that actually charge at 2 amps without having to modify them myself.
XxLostSoulxX said:
Watch the reviews of these products but I have several blackberry usb cables that provide better results for me personally when charging. However they arent good when it comes to tramsfereing files at fast speeds.
Now that samsung one is more of hit and miss. However if you have the charger that came with your phone just buy a usb cable is all.
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XxLostSoulxX said:
I highly doubt it as he buys 10 for a reason. They're probably shi* and dont work great trust me the 2 links i gave are much better. You cant beat 6 bucks for OE charger which is dedicated true 2.0 amps and OE samsung cable.
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Yes I charge at 2 amps. It's the actual charger/brick/plug not the cable that pumps the amps. Not only do I charge at 2 amps but I also get good data speeds. Monoprice sells great stuff at great prices. If you can find REAL OEM equipment at a good price I would suggest you get it but if not give them a try.
i use monoprice cables as well. never had any issues.
klbjr said:
Yes I charge at 2 amps. It's the actual charger/brick/plug not the cable that pumps the amps.
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That's not exactly true. The cable plays a part in how much of the current gets sent to the phone. That's why a lot of the times you have to short the cable so that it reads as a charger and not a data plug.
captaingrey said:
That's not exactly true. The cable plays a part in how much of the current gets sent to the phone. That's why a lot of the times you have to short the cable so that it reads as a charger and not a data plug.
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Well I've been using smartphones for over 10 years and I've never had to short a cable to get it to read as anything other than what it was. Just my guess, if you have to purposely short a cable to get it to work right, you probably have the wrong cable. I use these cables all the time and my phone charges just fine with no shorting. Now I am using the brick that came with my Note II and I use the brick that came with my Galaxy Tab 2 7 when at work, which also charges at 2 amps. The reason why I buy so many of them is because the cord is a lot heavier than the OEM ones and the added weight sometimes makes the connector loose. But Monoprice has a lifetime warranty on all their products and a easy return policy so if a couple do fail over time it costs you nothing to get a replacement.
klbjr said:
Well I've been using smartphones for over 10 years and I've never had to short a cable to get it to read as anything other than what it was. Just my guess, if you have to purposely short a cable to get it to work right, you probably have the wrong cable. I use these cables all the time and my phone charges just fine with no shorting. Now I am using the brick that came with my Note II and I use the brick that came with my Galaxy Tab 2 7 when at work, which also charges at 2 amps. The reason why I buy so many of them is because the cord is a lot heavier than the OEM ones and the added weight sometimes makes the connector loose. But Monoprice has a lifetime warranty on all their products and a easy return policy so if a couple do fail over time it costs you nothing to get a replacement.
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Yeah, there are several threads about this as most USB cables are designed to read as data cables and therefore do not give you the maximum current for charging. Most people short out two pins to make it read as a charging cable. That's why I posted the thread looking for cables that are already designed as charging cables and not data cables. They're pretty difficult to sort through. Thanks for the links.
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