Charging port... - Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Is it just me.. Or does the charger keep falling out too easily from the charging port?
I haven't damaged it or treated it wrong.. It keeps falling out easily when I pick up the device.
I have tried the supplied white cable.. And still had my galaxy s3 cable.. Does same.
Anyone else.?
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scaredofgirls said:
Is it just me.. Or does the charger keep falling out too easily from the charging port?
I haven't damaged it or treated it wrong.. It keeps falling out easily when I pick up the device.
I have tried the supplied white cable.. And still had my galaxy s3 cable.. Does same.
Anyone else.?
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Nope, it's a pretty snuggle fit for me.

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Nope, it's a pretty snuggle fit for me.
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x2 mines actually pretty tight to get out

Yeah l'm facing the same problem since day 1.
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yes, same for me.
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yea, it's annoying.

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+1 Same here

I've just trimmed a small amount of the plastic casing off the cable to make it sit better (which it does now) the angle of the bezel causes the cable not to sit fully into the port.
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Mine too .
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On inspection, I've noticed that the port is recessed quite far back into the phone. I'm hoping it's just a problem for a few handsets. I called three today and they're sending me another Note 2. Let's see if this one is any better.

No problems here. Did you try any other micro usb cable.. some fit better than others

Yep it's rubbish. The plug needs to be longer. The socket is too recessed. Easy enough to remove some of the casing of an old usb lead. Will update, to see how well it works.
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As I mentioned in my previous post, trimming a cable a bit works just fine.
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davestix said:
On inspection, I've noticed that the port is recessed quite far back into the phone. I'm hoping it's just a problem for a few handsets. I called three today and they're sending me another Note 2. Let's see if this one is any better.
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You got them to send you another one because of this problem?
Perhaps I should take my sim free - back to carphone warehouse?..hmmm i got 14 days..to see.

RavenY2K3 said:
As I mentioned in my previous post, trimming a cable a bit works just fine.
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Worked just fine, thx for the tip.
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Mine too. Keeps falling off every now and then. I bought HDTV adapter (the Samsung proprietary one for the S3) and that has a much longer micro usb and that fits in tight. I read somewhere that samsung has modified the micro USB port (some 5 pin connector or something like that, for the MHL) could it be because of that?

scaredofgirls said:
You got them to send you another one because of this problem?
Perhaps I should take my sim free - back to carphone warehouse?..hmmm i got 14 days..to see.
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Yeah. I have a feeling that note all handsets are like this. If they were this thread would be flooded.
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RavenY2K3 said:
As I mentioned in my previous post, trimming a cable a bit works just fine.
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What do you mean by trimming the cable? Can you please post a picture to your cable?

My cable sits snug u can actually dangle the phone from the lead and it stays in!
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Dust plug for proprietary Samsung plug

I like to use dust plugs on my devices to preserve their functionality. I am unable to find a dust plug specifically for the Samsung proprietary plug. There is one from China, but I really don't like ordering products from overseas.
Has anyone used the iPhone proprietary dust plug? It seems like it might fit, not sure.
All I know is that I tried a apple av cable on my 10.1 and the plug didn't fit.
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All I know is that I tried a apple av cable on my 10.1 and the plug didn't fit.
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Thats because the "tongue" where the pins are does not line up with the "rails" where the connector slides in.
OP depending on where how detailed the cover is (ie whether it has rails and a tongue or just a tongue or just rails etc) will determine whether it fits
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younix258 said:
Thats because the "tongue" where the pins are does not line up with the "rails" where the connector slides in.
OP depending on where how detailed the cover is (ie whether it has rails and a tongue or just a tongue or just rails etc) will determine whether it fits
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Why not just get this one from hk?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/30Pin-Charg...ote-10-1-N8000-N8010-/251124866741#vi-content
I bought one of these for iPads, fits perfect.
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Sorry it was sold for iPhone not iPad.
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Bjs051084 said:
Sorry it was sold for iPhone not iPad.
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Could you give the link?
lazer155 said:
Could you give the link?
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Search ebay " dust cap iphone 4"
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STOCK charging cable keep coming unplugged?...

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May I just advise caution to anyone thinking of doing this. The charger should be held in by the prongs locating properly. By bending the metal it stays in place by pushing against the middle pin which is usually made of plastic and could easily snap leaving you with a much more expensive repair than the cost of a new cable
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jrbxx7 said:
Bin that way for months.... no problems...
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You may want to Google "fatigue crack"
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Y not try wireless charging instead?
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Do you guys use a micro USB dust cover?

So as to prevent your phones USB port from being damaged by moisture or condensation? Besides a little wouldn't hurt the phone right? Unlike if you drop the phone in water itself.
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Ev0d3vil said:
So as to prevent your phones USB port from being damaged by moisture or condensation? Besides a little wouldn't hurt the phone right? Unlike if you drop the phone in water itself.
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haven't heard of such a thing... maybe only a phone cover which has some sort of a door thing..which I doubt exists.... or just take a charging head pin and cut accurately like some sort of stub thing and mould/smoothern the edges and keep inserted on the phone always haha and remove it when u need to use the port for charging maybe
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Nope, never had such a problem with my devices so far. I handle them with a certain care, though.
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debernardis said:
Nope, never had such a problem with my devices so far. I handle them with a certain care, though.
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I too handle them with great care too. Unforthnately today I used a bag which wasn't exactly fully water proof so some moisture got in and some of my papers were wet, my screen has some moisture on it but I then used a flash light to shine into my micro USB port but couldn't see any moisture in there. Was caught in a moderately heavy rain.
Should I have anything to worry about my phone? Charges fine though, haven't really plugged it in my PC yet.
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Charger port - not good build quality?

I'm now on my 3rd S3 which thankfully is still covered by warranty. I really would like to avoid having to go through this over and over but I'm not sure how to avoid the charger port not working properly over time. I don't think I've done anything really to provoke it. I think the case might have angled the port a little so I'll likely stop using that case
I'm curious though - is anyone else experiencing this? Looks like I can do self repair but it would require soldering skills which I don't have
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What case do you have?
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Yes, have had one phone replaced already. This one is flaky as well. Bought a wireless charger for it, but have to use air droid for file transfers.
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Aybarrap1 - I have an authentic and a fake spigen neo hybrid case
Micronads - never thought of that. I think I would prefer that option. What wireless charger are you using
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Is induction charging possible with just the coil behind the battery cover
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thanitos said:
Is induction charging possible with just the coil behind the battery cover
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It looks like that is the case. I'm going to try it out myself. Ordered the receiver from Fast Time and a Nokia wireless charging pad from AT&T
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andy_d0 said:
I'm now on my 3rd S3 which thankfully is still covered by warranty. I really would like to avoid having to go through this over and over but I'm not sure how to avoid the charger port not working properly over time. I don't think I've done anything really to provoke it. I think the case might have angled the port a little so I'll likely stop using that case
I'm curious though - is anyone else experiencing this? Looks like I can do self repair but it would require soldering skills which I don't have
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I'm having a similar issue in that I cannot charge the phone via the USB. It starts to charge but then the LED goes off. By the morning I am down to 3% charge after 7 hours of being plugged in. I have tried 3 different batteries, 4 cables and ac adapters. I reflashed to stock and then had a Samsung guy at Best Buy reflash again. Same thing happens. The only way I can charge is with an external battery charger or if I use an iPad was charger with my USB cable...go figure.
My S3 is only a couple months old, but so far, it's holding up nicely. Is the issue actually with the charge port, or with lint from your clothes preventing the charger from connecting to the pins in the port?
No phone could have a worse charge port than the Evo 4G. I was lucky to never have an issue with it, but I know tons of people did.
I cleaned the lint out, but it still would not work properly. I also tried different batteries, cables, wall ports, usb ports, everything.
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andy_d0 said:
Aybarrap1 - I have an authentic and a fake spigen neo hybrid case
Micronads - never thought of that. I think I would prefer that option. What wireless charger are you using
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I have the qi charge station and induction pad. Just install on battery. Works great
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Wireless charging and case?

I've got the wireless charging battery cover from Verizon on my phone. It makes the phone a bit thicker. I was wondering if there were any cases out there that can accommodate the extra size. I currently use a Cruzerlite case that I cut a little bit to allow expansion but I'd like something a bit cleaner.
TIA for any input!
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You can get wireless charging inlays that fit inside the original battery lid and as such don't increase the thickness of the device
Interesting, never heard of that. Do you have a link?
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my95z34 said:
Interesting, never heard of that. Do you have a link?
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They're practically impossible to miss, just search ebay or any number of other places for "s3 qi inlay"
Has anyone experienced any issues with the inlays? I just got a wireless qi charger and the Verizon rear case for the phone and have just been putting up with the added thickness. I wouldn't mind considering the inlays though.
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They make it a bit thicker and bow the back out very slightly.
To those who currently have a qi wireless charger. Few questions as I'm about to get one.. Does the charging pad get warm? Is it ok to keep plugged in or could it be a possible fire hazard? Stupid question, I know, but I have a hard time trusting cheap stuff from china, lol. Does wireless charging charge as fast as USB? Thanks!
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MiG8GT said:
To those who currently have a qi wireless charger. Few questions as I'm about to get one.. Does the charging pad get warm? Is it ok to keep plugged in or could it be a possible fire hazard? Stupid question, I know, but I have a hard time trusting cheap stuff from china, lol. Does wireless charging charge as fast as USB? Thanks!
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Occasionally. Yes it's fine. And it depends on the pad and the receiver on your phone. Mine is 650mA so it's slightly faster than USB
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Thanks! I'll order one tonight, can't wait to get it!
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MiG8GT said:
Thanks! I'll order one tonight, can't wait to get it!
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I wouldn't skimp on the stuff tho. I spent like $50 for my charging pad. Its got two spots and it's made by Energizer.
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the pad can get warm but it's fine.
it's not going to blow up or anything.
you can also keep an eye out for the dt500 charging pad that nokia has for the lunia series. they go on sale often for $25.
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MiG8GT said:
To those who currently have a qi wireless charger. Few questions as I'm about to get one.. Does the charging pad get warm? Is it ok to keep plugged in or could it be a possible fire hazard?
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1. Slightly warm when in use.
2. Yes, it's fine to leave it plugged in. My one at my office desk sits on top of a pile of papers and hasn't set anything on fire yet.
I personally own this receiver (which I use with this pad, though my pads are black rather than white), which works well though my lifeproof case. No dice with the Otterbox Armour case though.
I'd recommend avoiding this charger. It doesn't work worth a damn through a case and constantly connects/disconnects.
I have the same receiver inlay as compo01, using it with a variety of pads, including an official Samsung S4 one that I modded into an ugly but functionally awesome dock
MiG8GT said:
To those who currently have a qi wireless charger. Few questions as I'm about to get one.. Does the charging pad get warm? Is it ok to keep plugged in or could it be a possible fire hazard? Stupid question, I know, but I have a hard time trusting cheap stuff from china, lol. Does wireless charging charge as fast as USB? Thanks!
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I have the ghost charger that they sell at Verizon. I woke up this morning and my phone showed 116 F. Is that super hot for a phone?
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I should add I'm running CM 10.1 latest stable build.
seems unnaturally hot... is there any metal in between your phone and the charger?
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tomster2300 said:
I have the ghost charger that they sell at Verizon. I woke up this morning and my phone showed 116 F. Is that super hot for a phone?
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I should add I'm running CM 10.1 latest stable build.
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Yeah, that's really hot. The highest I've ever seen when charging is 36c (96.8f).
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seems unnaturally hot... is there any metal in between your phone and the charger?
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I have a thin rubber case that goes around the back and sides. I took it off the charger this morning and it was at 100 F.
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tomster2300 said:
I have a thin rubber case that goes around the back and sides. I took it off the charger this morning and it was at 100 F.
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my phone gets warm during the initial charging but once it hits 100% it cools down real fast. I can think of only one other thing in this case.. you might not be aligned correctly.. but i would not think that's the case since you seem to be able to get to 100% with no problem...
I have the Verizon and the monster watts WiQiQi kit. I mainly use the Verizon back cover even though it means I can't put a case on. The WiQiQi is a nice kit but when I use it with my preferred case, one with a stand , The screen distorts and bulges. But I put the WiQiQi in my fathers phone with an otterbox and he has no issues.

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