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Anyone experiencing a loose usb port. I just got my ATT Tilt2 last week and noticed that the usb plug can be wiggled while inserted, which makes it lose the usb connection.
i have the tmobile version and it jiggles ever so slightly...had it for about 3 weeks now...my old mda usb port broke so i ame very conscious of this issue...
also, the keypad seems a little loose around the spacebar area, like its starting to come unglued
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My old HTC Vogue developed that problem after about 1 year of use. My week old Tilt2 is quite snug. I don't think it's normal for the plug to be loose enough to lose the connection on a brand new phone.
Try a different USB cable. Not all USB jacks and cables are created equal, I have a few USB cables from other devices with the plug slightly too big for my phones (I don't want to force them in) and a few others that are too loose for them, thus difficult in making a good connection.
Over the last several weeks I've noticed that the USB port is a lot looser. Now if I accidentally just touch the USB cable (the official HTC one) it will lose synch and reconnect.
And actually, if I'm charging via USB on laptop, it is now LOSING charge rather than charging :s
leginag said:
Over the last several weeks I've noticed that the USB port is a lot looser. Now if I accidentally just touch the USB cable (the official HTC one) it will lose synch and reconnect.
And actually, if I'm charging via USB on laptop, it is now LOSING charge rather than charging :s
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All of these parts are inexpensive and user-replaceable. Might be irritating that it should not be in need of repair but I would not let it f up your day.
Loose USB MIGHT be related to the female receiver end having a loose cinch plate. Use a magnifiying glass and a toothpick to check it. If that is not it, a cinch of the male end with a needle nose plier, just a tiny bit, might do the trick.
I'm going to call ATT warranty and see whether this is normal. I have tried several cables, all are about the same. Will see what they say. Thanks for the replies.
ptgptg said:
I'm going to call ATT warranty and see whether this is normal. I have tried several cables, all are about the same. Will see what they say. Thanks for the replies.
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On the phone with them right now. They are offering to replace the phone.
I've noticed that the connection using the micro usb cable is not snug, if I apply slight leverage to it the charge/connection is lost.
Im a bit dissapointed because I have certainly not pulled on the lead/dropped the device while attached or anything else that might have buggered the plug.
Is there any way I can make the connection snug again, or is this typical for all other devices too.
If this does turn into someting more problematic what are my steps to get it fixed, I brought this phone as an orange locked unwanted upgrade from ebay. fully boxed and sealed. (i.e. new)
Im a bit annoyed because the micro-usb plug is supposed to be more robust than the mini-usb. but to my eyes that not the case, and has proven to be not true either.
I have this issue too. Interested to see if it's a common flaw.
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Same problem here. Just got it yesterday. The loose connection is very annoying in that you cannot be sure you left in a charging state unless you unlock it and check the screen. I wonder if it supposed to be that way?
After having posted this, I realize that the thread is not for my phone, a Samsung Captivate. I trusted Google search a little too much I guess. Interesting that the problem is the same.
Same here.
Xperia X10 with a loose connection that got much worse with time. I don't expect a fix for a hardware issue, but I am taking it back to the store for a replacement. The problem is that it has gotten so bad that I can't maintain a connection long enough to get my data!! Not pleased
Jamescousins said:
I have this issue too. Interested to see if it's a common flaw.
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me 3. another thread here t=689367 and here t=692242 (wont let me post full url as noob)
May have to return to T-mobile as its really annoying
I have the Captivate, and I had to exchange mine for one that did not do this.
Yep I started getting this problem a few days ago. Pissing me right off.
can someone tell me if the Samsung captivate and Xperia X10 both have micro-B USB ports also ?
Micro USB Sucks
I have the HTC Incredible and whenever its plugged into my PC you can tell by the audibles (and by HTC Sync failing 1/2 the time) that it keeps disconnecting and reconnecting - especially if you lift the phone or move the cable. So I was just as surprised to hear the MicroUSB was supposed to fix some of the wear and tear issues of MiniUSB - which is just untrue!!!
My HD2 has a loose connection
http://app1.appserver.dk:8080/RepairPictures/servlet/getPic?id=51371
<-- This is the chip. And HTC wont repair it. They say it's my own fault? :S
I've got this problem too with my desire and realised it's the cable. I got my desire on the release date (had it preordered) and the plug on the cable is smooth on all sides so it slips in and outu the phone easily. However, my girlfriend got a desire 2 weeks ago, and the micro-USB plug on her cable has two little spring loaded bumps on it, which gives it a positive "click" when it's plugged into the phone and it takes a lot more force to remove it.
Hence I stole her cable
My cappy too
This problem is happening, albeit not as seriously as some of yours, to my cappy now. I have had it for just under a year now. Looking back I could have been a little gentler with it...
Running Teamhacksung's ICS Build 9.
I've got the same issue - turns out that it's the cable more than anything, as when I plug the in-car charger one (a different cable) in, everything worked perfectly.
terrible design
Every device I or my wife has that is micro USB has charging issues. The design in a laboratory is supposed to get 10,000 cycles. But our experience is that a device after 6 months starts to have issues. Finally after a year about every device must be replace as the charging port is so loose that not even the highest quality cables will stay seated well enough to guarantee a charge or data connectivity. Very disappointed that EVERY phone uses this. Well other than Apple, which I may just have to go to since I cannot afford new phones constantly. The wireless companies KNOW it is a flaw in the design of the port also. Not a one of them will warranty the phone if the issue is the charging port. I am talking clean ports here also. No lint or anything.
Down with micro USB
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Every device I or my wife has that is micro USB has charging issues. The design in a laboratory is supposed to get 10,000 cycles. But our experience is that a device after 6 months starts to have issues. Finally after a year about every device must be replace as the charging port is so loose that not even the highest quality cables will stay seated well enough to guarantee a charge or data connectivity. Very disappointed that EVERY phone uses this. Well other than Apple, which I may just have to go to since I cannot afford new phones constantly. The wireless companies KNOW it is a flaw in the design of the port also. Not a one of them will warranty the phone if the issue is the charging port. I am talking clean ports here also. No lint or anything.
Down with micro USB
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I agree, micro USB is horribly unreliable across all brands. Too bad I absolutely loathe iOS, because I would consider getting an iPhone if I could run Android on it. Hopefully USB Type-C will be better.
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First, additioanal data points:
I've had 2 different devices with micro usb connectors and both failed within 3 days of beginning to use them. I can't swear it was the female socket that was damaged but that was my impression. The prongs on the male connector were NOT flattened. I looked for that.
I had another device, a Nook Color I believe it was called, that had a usb charging/data connector that was their own slightly modified design of one of the usb standards. I can't swear whether it was a modified mini or a modified micro but I think it was a modified micro. Anyway the socket was a little deeper than the standard. The idea was that if you plugged in a standard male connector it worked the same way as a standard socket but if you plugged in the longer Nook male connector it went in deeper (I'm straining to refrain from low humor here), additional contacts came into play and it would charge faster. In the Nook case it was definitely the male connector that would break. I replaced the charger twice before the Nook failed for other reasons (I suspect a cat baptised it). If you search the net you'll find a lot of people had the same problem.
So in my case micro-usb is either 2 for 0 if you don't count the Nook, 3 for 0 if you count the Nook once, or maybe 5 for 1 if you count the Nook replacement chargers and charitably assume the last one would have worked for a while if the cat hadn't scented it.
I've NEVER had a problem with large, plain, standard, type A rectangular connectors. I think the idea that the mini is too big is one only Madison Avenue types could come up with. Even the standard type A isn't really too big. After all, how big is a thumb drive? I suspect it has more to do with making it a wee bit cheaper than making it smaller.
So yeah, micro-usb just plain sucks. Assuming Frank's posts in this thread at stack exchange:
electronics.stackexchange dotcom /questions/18552/why-was-mini-usb-deprecated-in-favor-of-micro-usb
aren't fraudulent, Nokia pressured the USB Implementers Forum to accept the micro standard, implicitly against the better judgement of some people involved. I'm therefore inclined to never buy a Nokia anything.
So much for the problem. I'm thinking about workarounds because there is a tablet I'd really like to use that charges through a female micro usb port. If I can't charge the battery it's useless. So I'd appreciate comments regarding the feasbility of these alternatives:
WORKAROUND # 1:
Carefully insert a male-micro-usb-X-female-standard-type-A adaptor into the device and glue them both to a piece of waterproofed luon (very light plywood) and then connect with a cable that has male standard full size rectangular type A connectors at BOTH ends. I've never had any problem with the standard full sized type A and they are easy to replace if I do. Though both adaptors and cables as described, are readily available, it is said that the maleXmale cables can damage equipment in some cases and I'm don't know enough to be sure this is not one of those cases.
WORKAROUND #2:
Alternately I could just glue the micro end of the kind of cable that comes with such devices to the luon and leave the rest of the cable dangling. Downside: Messy dangling cable. Upside: I KNOW it is safe.
Any thoughts on these workarounds would be appreciated.
My charger doesnt fit well and i just came to terms with this but it has got worse the last two weeks. It plugs in and the led lights up but it doesnt charge sometimes, it says it is charging but an hour later and the battery goes down 5% ish. Also it only connects when the phone sits face up and the cord hangs down as in it must sit on the edge of the table for it to charge. I tried my friends Droid cord and it was a snug fit. do i have an insurance claim on my hands?
You can try getting the cable swapped, but honestly I think the amount of hassle you would go through would just not be worth it. If the problem was with your phone then I would 100% definitely get the phone replaced, but if the problem is only with the cable, I'd take the path of least resistance and just buy a new cable out of pocket. They really aren't expensive if you know the right place to get them.
I use this cable here with my Aria and it works great: http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10303&cs_id=1030307&p_id=5458&seq=1&format=2
It is only $3.13 shipped (to my address), and it's 2 feet longer than the original cable which I like because I thought the original one was too short. Never had a problem with it charging my Aria. I know it seems too good to be true, but the quality really is just as good as a $20+ cable you'd find at a local store.
I ran into the same problem with an Aria I bought off of Craigslist. It would kind of charge at first, then it gave up altogether. I found that the end that plugged into the phone had been slightly squished by the previous owner. I just went to Staples and bought a Staples branded MicroUSB cable, it's six feet long and works fine. Granted, it wasn't ebay-cheap but I got the problem handled same day, no screwing around. The nice thing about this cable is it's just as flexible as the original, unlike the MicroUSB charge/sync cables that come with Blackberry phones and the extra length makes it a little more versatile.
Don't mean to resurrect an old thread, but I didn't want to start a new one.
My connection is getting worse every day. It is very aggravating. I'll plug in at night time and wake up to find my phone didn't charge at all. I have to put the cable in at a slight angle to get it to connect.
Using adb and just any file transfer on the computer is almost impossible.
I use the original cable, and sometimes my brother's Captivate cable--both are just as bad.
And the AT&T car charger is a joke. So I think it is the phone, not the cables.
i find that the motorola(backflip) usb doesnt fit snug(still charges & transfers fine, a little slower)
May be just a bit too rough with this little phone
Finally had enough of the cable problem, so I decided to figure out whats wrong. Turns out, I ended up pulling out about a cubic centimeter of dust and lint from in the port (way down in there, a quick glance and it didn't look as bad as it really was.)
Works like a charm, now!
Brivette, glad to see you fixed your issue!
For future reference,
The MicroUSB cable that has become the new standard contains 2 prongs on the end of it. This prong is responsible for ensuring it stays locked into the connector.
The newer MicroB connector is rated at a higher use cycle than the old MiniB type, which is why current devices are moving to it as a standard. It is also designed so that the cheaper cable will bear the wear and damage, rather than the device. The usual culprit is the two latch pins at the top of the male connector which tend to wear and bend eventually causing the cord to become "flaky" or fickle (for a lack of a better term). This is usually the cause of most people's woes. However often times the connections from inside the cable may wear and short out, causing the cord to become dysfunctional. Before sending your phone in for a replacement, I highly recommend trying a second cable.
If changing the cord doesn't work, the problem most likely lies with the phone. While it is possible that the PCB mount has come disconnected from the board, it is more often than not likely that the port has become clogged with debris. So before sending your phone in for service, check the port and ensure that the port is clear and clean of obstruction.
This also goes for charging or data transfer. Sometimes issues with data transfer can arise out of a bad cable. This often happens when people wrap their cord too tightly or kink it, which causes signal interference. It also occurs with frequent use and wear and tear, which is normal.
Take good care of your cord, and it'll be there to last you a long time.
I don't know what happened. Phone was fine this morning. Went to work. Got out and my battery was around 30%. Plugged it into the charger and immediately noticed the batter wasnt giving me the charging animation. Unplugged, replugged. Nothing. Switched micro usb wires. Nothing. Connected to my PC.. NOTHING!! I did notice that when plugged in the phone became very laggy and unresponsive. So I thought maybe it was the rom/kernel. I was running BlackEdition ICS. Booted into CWM, backed up and flashed juggernaut. Still the same thing. No USB connection or charge detected and the phone becomes laggy and basically unuseable. Anyone got any ideas?
Just tried USB storage mounting through CWM and nothing. **** my life.
You have tried different cables? Or do you use the same cable in your car adapter and wall adapter?
Nvm.. Seen you said you switched cables...
Did you flash TDJs superwipe? If not, do that then flash a new ROM.
Towle said:
You have tried different cables? Or do you use the same cable in your car adapter and wall adapter?
Nvm.. Seen you said you switched cables...
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Dude I'm not even getting a charge animation while the phone is off. Seems like the port is completely dead but the things been in my pocxket all day. It's been funtioning properly except when the USB cable is plugged in. I noticed that it's not really lag... more like the touchscreen loses most of its touch detection. Anyone got any ideas?
RushAOZ said:
Dude I'm not even getting a charge animation while the phone is off. Seems like the port is completely dead but the things been in my pocxket all day. It's been funtioning properly except when the USB cable is plugged in. I noticed that it's not really lag... more like the touchscreen loses most of its touch detection. Anyone got any ideas?
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Sounds like a bad cable to be honest, but if you tried different cables then it's hard to say.
AllGamer had the exact same issue and thought it was the USB port, but it was his cable.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1561432
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Sounds like a bad cable to be honest, but if you tried different cables then it's hard to say.
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Did you check the port for pocket lint? Weird that it would just stop after being in your pocket.
Dfjcisnv
WHOA. It literally JUST made the charging noise and immediately disconnected! I was reading your response as it happened. It just happened again!
Ok so I jiggled the wire inside the phone a bit and nothing. Took your lint advice... blew really hard in both the phone and wire. Oddly enough.. its working. **** you line. SAMSUNG Y U REMOVE SLIDING USB PORT DOARZ??????? One thing I definitely miss from my Epic 4g. Thank you guys. REally appreciate it. I was starting to think that the phone I just bought off someone on craigslist Thursday was already done with.
On my third GS2...
This may or may not be pertinent to your issue... I'm on my third (yes, third) Galaxy S2 T989 from T-Mobile. The first two stopped responding to USB input after three weeks or so. This was irrespective of which cable I used, which charger (the original OEM Samsung charger/cable as well) it was connected to or whether I "blew" into the USB port (old school Nintendo style).
Whether this issue is prevalent with this model is unknown, T-Mobile has been less than forthcoming with information about the handsets I returned. I've received no word from T-Mobile on my warranty-return handsets on what the issue was... but I told them in no uncertain terms that my next support call for this issue would be to another carrier (and a different handset, though I absolutely like the GS2).
Before I get flamed for not providing enough information or the troubleshooting steps I followed... I'll state that I'm an engineer (albeit mechanical) with a second degree in computer science and I took appropriate measures to ensure that the issue was the actual USB port on the handset. NOT the USB cable, NOT the charger, NOT the battery and NOT a software reporting issue. Aside from a lack of functionality, each handset was indistinguishable from brand new condition... no fluids, no drops, no abuse and no cheap USB cables used.
I could speculate on the cause for this issue, but with a device less than one month old, it's definitely a quality-control issue (whether for the USB connector source or Samsung if the part is sourced in-house). My current handset has lasted nearly five weeks without issue... fingers crossed.
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This may or may not be pertinent to your issue... I'm on my third (yes, third) Galaxy S2 T989 from T-Mobile. The first two stopped responding to USB input after three weeks or so. This was irrespective of which cable I used, which charger (the original OEM Samsung charger/cable as well) it was connected to or whether I "blew" into the USB port (old school Nintendo style).
Whether this issue is prevalent with this model is unknown, T-Mobile has been less than forthcoming with information about the handsets I returned. I've received no word from T-Mobile on my warranty-return handsets on what the issue was... but I told them in no uncertain terms that my next support call for this issue would be to another carrier (and a different handset, though I absolutely like the GS2).
Before I get flamed for not providing enough information or the troubleshooting steps I followed... I'll state that I'm an engineer (albeit mechanical) with a second degree in computer science and I took appropriate measures to ensure that the issue was the actual USB port on the handset. NOT the USB cable, NOT the charger, NOT the battery and NOT a software reporting issue. Aside from a lack of functionality, each handset was indistinguishable from brand new condition... no fluids, no drops, no abuse and no cheap USB cables used.
I could speculate on the cause for this issue, but with a device less than one month old, it's definitely a quality-control issue (whether for the USB connector source or Samsung if the part is sourced in-house). My current handset has lasted nearly five weeks without issue... fingers crossed.
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Yea i feel that brother. Im thinking my issue was lint causing a short somewhere in there. But id def be nore than angry in your place.
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mwheeler2 said:
This may or may not be pertinent to your issue... I'm on my third (yes, third) Galaxy S2 T989 from T-Mobile. The first two stopped responding to USB input after three weeks or so. This was irrespective of which cable I used, which charger (the original OEM Samsung charger/cable as well) it was connected to or whether I "blew" into the USB port (old school Nintendo style).
Whether this issue is prevalent with this model is unknown, T-Mobile has been less than forthcoming with information about the handsets I returned. I've received no word from T-Mobile on my warranty-return handsets on what the issue was... but I told them in no uncertain terms that my next support call for this issue would be to another carrier (and a different handset, though I absolutely like the GS2).
Before I get flamed for not providing enough information or the troubleshooting steps I followed... I'll state that I'm an engineer (albeit mechanical) with a second degree in computer science and I took appropriate measures to ensure that the issue was the actual USB port on the handset. NOT the USB cable, NOT the charger, NOT the battery and NOT a software reporting issue. Aside from a lack of functionality, each handset was indistinguishable from brand new condition... no fluids, no drops, no abuse and no cheap USB cables used.
I could speculate on the cause for this issue, but with a device less than one month old, it's definitely a quality-control issue (whether for the USB connector source or Samsung if the part is sourced in-house). My current handset has lasted nearly five weeks without issue... fingers crossed.
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I've yet to hear of this issue being widespread, and collectively my family has 3 of these devices. That doesn't mean it isn't a huge problem, but it's more likely you got unlucky. Some people have bad luck regarding electronics. My brother is a MechE too and has fried more laptops, monitors, hard drives, and cd drives than I can count.
Im glad it was just lint dude. Surprised that my idea was the issue.
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I just purchased this unit. is it normal that the Stock Cable is Hard to Plug on the Charging Port of the Phone..
i need to try so many times before i can plug the charging cable to charging port of the phone before i can plug it successfully. i'm thinking of breaking the charging port if this is the case? Anyone who have the same concern? Thanks
bong0x00 said:
I just purchased this unit. is it normal that the Stock Cable is Hard to Plug on the Charging Port of the Phone..
i need to try so many times before i can plug the charging cable to charging port of the phone before i can plug it successfully. i'm thinking of breaking the charging port if this is the case? Anyone who have the same concern? Thanks
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I noticed this as well. hopefully if something gets broken its more likely to be the connector on the cable than the charging port. I have tried a few other cables as well and all are pretty difficult to insert.
Well the way I see it would you rather have it flop around and be loose, or have a night tight fit?
On a more serious note I had the same issue when I first recieved my F400S. After a week or so it got better, you can always try an older micro usb cable thats more broken in to avoid this issue.
when i first got the phone it was like what you've desribed. but after a while, it wasn't an issue anymore, i guess its a good sign that the phone is brand spanking new.
Same for me, hard To plug in ...
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Hi,
I tilt the usb-connector up (just a bit) while plugging it in.
Greetz
It requires a downward angle tilting towards the device to insert.
Same for me, but once you're using qi charging and Wi-Fi file transfer, you'll hardly ever use the port.
got it! it was like virg** phone. haha..
wow same issue here.
bong0x00 said:
I just purchased this unit. is it normal that the Stock Cable is Hard to Plug on the Charging Port of the Phone..
i need to try so many times before i can plug the charging cable to charging port of the phone before i can plug it successfully. i'm thinking of breaking the charging port if this is the case? Anyone who have the same concern? Thanks
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Only way to get it in is by tilting the cable downward. Tried few cables, they are all doing the same thing. Exchange perhaps?
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Only way to get it in is by tilting the cable downward. Tried few cables, they are all doing the same thing. Exchange perhaps?
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Tilting the cable to plug in seems to be the norm on pretty much every G3. I doubt exchanging it will help.
Once you've done it for a while, it should become pretty easy to do.
Tilting the cable and just dealing with it are fine, but what happens when you stay finding usb cables that don't want to charge your G3 properly? I have one (very nice) 10ft cable and my phone plays a game of connecting and disconnecting while trying to charge with this cord. This courts does not give me the same problems on other devices. However the G3 charges just fine on all my other cables. Not using this cable is an obvious answer but i worry that the problem could get worse and what if I start having problems with other chargers?
For now, the solution is to tilt the cord slightly downward (or upward, depending on your perspective) as the port is just sliiiiightly more flush with the opening. My advice is to get used to doing this. A broken charger port is really a PITA, so taking an extra 2 seconds to plug it in is the prudent choice. My dad gave me a lot of good advice when I was growing up, and one of the gems turns out to be "don't force things."
As mentioned, once we get some wireless charging back covers on a more accessible basis, we'll all just use wireless charging and never plug in again. Except in the car.
The cable from my old GS4 plugs in very very easily. I haven't tried charging with it tho. I use it mainly for usb mtp.
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Difficult at first. It did get better for me though. I too thought i had damaged it or that it had shipped that way. And I also thought I was just breaking it more each time I charged and contemplated exchanging LOL. Make sure cord is facing the right way first (im still trying to put it in upside down sometimes), then you do have to tilt it down a bit to get in initially and then it tilts slightly up before fully inserting. It was very diificult to do the first couple days. Day 5 and its way easy. Hope this has helped and put your mind at ease This is my first Android phone and i'm luvin it!
the past new phones i had. was always hard at first to plug it in.
just gotta lube it up
Any new updates on this? I guess tilting the cable a bit is working, but will it ever get to the point it will go straight in? It really appears that this is not a defect but a LG design for the port.
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still the same.. still virgin after many charging cycle
I agree with what was previously stated, after a week with phone, I've become used to putting the cable in. I'm pleased with the tight fit as I've had devices where it feels loose and unsecured.
It ain't nothing but a G thing baby... Lg G3 LGSL990