It seems much more difficult than the gn1.
I have had a similar experience and what i have found is that the OEM cable works perfectly but some of the aftermarket cables are a tighter
Yeah, the stock connector fits better than aftermarket for me too, but the aftermarket cables I have are not bad.
I would have to concur.
This is actually a good thing as explained to me by Samsung cs... In that the note 1 was plagued by faulty usb ports and that this is an improvement over that note 1 hardware. I take it that the note 2 charging port should be tighter if the problem with many previous notes was a loose connection... I sent back 2 note 1's for faulty usb connectors.
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This is actually a good thing as explained to me by Samsung cs... In that the note 1 was plagued by faulty usb ports and that this is an improvement over that note 1 hardware. I take it that the note 2 charging port should be tighter if the problem with many previous notes was a loose connection... I sent back 2 note 1's for faulty usb connectors.
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Hmmm. This is the stock usb cable. I find it hard to believe it that they'd want you to pay that much attention to inserting the cable.
Thx for all the replies..
I don't have a problem with any of the stock cables and most aftermarket ones. I had one brand new t-mobile micro usb/regular usb cable that wouldn't go into my note 2 to save my life. It looked perfectly fine. The little springy metal pieces went up and down and the only way I could get that in the phone was to push the metal tangs or whatever you call them, down while inserting the cable. I tried filing the usb plug and finally just through the damn thing away. I discovered it on my lunchbreak at work, having never used that cable before. I spent about 15 minutes on it. Everything else has been good.
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OK the backstory: I bought 2 vzw gnexs new about 3 months ago. Both my wife's and my USB cables have become so loose they are just about useless. I bought a new cable from vzw and after a couple weeks it's now shot as well as my car charger. I try and be as gentle as possible but I guess its not good enough.
The question: what brand makes the most durable USB cables? I know about the palm touchstone mod, just don't trust myself enough to do it.
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you should never operate the phone with the cable plugged in for one. micro usb isnt a supported enough connection to allow that, in most cases it weakens the pins. I personally use cheap chinese brand usb cables that work fine for a couple months and i pitch em.
I personally use Monoprice cables (for just about everything, but also for my phone).
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=103&cp_id=10303&cs_id=1030307&p_id=5139&seq=1&format=2
They are high quality but very inexpensive. All cables will wear out over time and become loose, but all Monoprice cables have a lifetime warranty.
Stock usb cables...
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+1 for Monoprice.
Good quality and reasonably priced.
On my Atrix I use a Nokia cable from my old phone, its built as tough as the Nokia phone itself.
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OK the backstory: I bought 2 vzw gnexs new about 3 months ago. Both my wife's and my USB cables have become so loose they are just about useless. I bought a new cable from vzw and after a couple weeks it's now shot as well as my car charger. I try and be as gentle as possible but I guess its not good enough.
The question: what brand makes the most durable USB cables? I know about the palm touchstone mod, just don't trust myself enough to do it.
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Verizon offers a decent warranty on all faulty equipment, so stating something like a noise from my AC adapter would make them replace it. For me this was true so they replaced it with an ok replacement, but I now have a 6 ft usb cable and a 3 footer so I am happy. I buy cheap ones but personally the OEM cables are the nice ones for me.
I've been using the Motorola micro USB cable that came with my Atrix 4G since u had that phone a couple of years ago. Since then I have gone through 3 vze Samsung cables and a few Chinese ones but the Motorola still works like new, its not even loose.
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My cable is the microusb that comes with the Nokia n810.
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OK the backstory: I bought 2 vzw gnexs new about 3 months ago. Both my wife's and my USB cables have become so loose they are just about useless. I bought a new cable from vzw and after a couple weeks it's now shot as well as my car charger. I try and be as gentle as possible but I guess its not good enough.
The question: what brand makes the most durable USB cables? I know about the palm touchstone mod, just don't trust myself enough to do it.
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What the hell do people do with their USB cables? I have 3 year old cables from the original generation of Android phones that still are working fine, and I use the phone occasionally while it is charging.
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What the hell do people do with their USB cables? I have 3 year old cables from the original generation of Android phones that still are working fine, and I use the phone occasionally while it is charging.
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Agreed. My Gnex cable is still like new and I have a LG vable from my old Optimus One still working...
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I typically lose mine, no idea how. I lost one of my SGS cables, my gnex cable, plus my kindle cable broke(i used it a lot, since it was the longest). Now i ordered 6 cables from aliexpress, they appear to be high quality flat cables(anti tangle type, plus looks really nice). Should be coming in a couple of weeks.
Bandridge. Can't go wrong. Super resistant and well built.
I have a 1.80meter Belkin for 6 months ago and I haven't any problem. It's resistant and work very well for charging and data.
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There was a bug... I said that I have a 1.80 meter Belkin cable for 6 months ago and I haven't any problems. It's resistant and works very well for charging and data.
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I agree that monoprice is almost the best deal around. And their customer support is actually not bad.
If the cable you are buying is less than ten feet in length, get the most inexpensive cable on monoprice. Signal degradation over distance would lead you to want a better cable over ten feet. Anything short of that, inexpensive is fine.
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I personally use Monoprice cables (for just about everything, but also for my phone).
They are high quality but very inexpensive. All cables will wear out over time and become loose, but all Monoprice cables have a lifetime warranty.
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This. I buy a them in bulk. Still beats buying them else where. I got few 3ft ones and for $10 That pretty much a fifth of what they sell in retail
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Bandridge. Can't go wrong. Super resistant and well built.
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USB Data/Charging Cable for Samsung Galaxy Nexus i9250 Excellent product that has come in very handy.Cable works perfectly and is of decent build quality. fairly durable.
The reason I ask is because I have multiple USB charging cords laying around the house, and I actually wanted to take 1 to work. And since at work I need a long cable, I brought to my job.
The problem is that the cable I brought to my job is not an official Samsung cord, and it would plug into the bottom port, but it wouldn't charge. So then I went to another cord and apparently that one won't even plug into the bottom. The ironic part is that all of these cords would plug into my old Samsung Epic 4g Touch and worked fine with it. But now I've come to presume that not all chords are the same.
My question is has anybody else encountered the same problem? Or do I have a faulty bottom port? Yes I know I'm probably sounding paranoid, but it would be nice to know if this is an isolated incident. Thanks everyone.
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I have multiple cords as well and so far so good with no charging issues
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I've plugged it in to many different cables, all work just fine.
I have an HTC one that gave me problems (difficult to physically plug in; once it was in charging was fine with the Note 2 adapter). So yes, I have noticed that. I assumed it relates to the changes (?) Samsung made in the port to allow for other connectors like docking and MHL, etc. (at least I think I read something about that). That same HTC cord has worked with every other phone I've ever used, including the Note 1. But most of my cords have no issues with the Note 2, so I'm chalking it up to tight manufacturing tolerances as companies try to cram more stuff into a small port.
I have been using an htc one with my pc. Im surprised it even charges my phone at all since most car chargers wont and we all know that charging by pc is really slow. I mostly use it for transfering files though. Maybe you do have a faulty one? Another thing you ahve to realize is the orig charger is a 2 amp and most other ones are 1 amp.
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USB defect / ATT GN II.
Seems to be quite a few shipped GNOTE II / AT&T have a HUGE problem with the USB ports..
Loose USB jacks ports ...Cable not fitting in properly...EXTREMELY loose, wobbly.
Cable falls out literally with ease...I have already shorted out my device from an instable jack/cable.!
Device is being replaced already via ATT , has to be ordered via wherehouse drop shipment for as all stores surrounding me (East Coast / Sold Out)
Store reported (3) device returns for loose USB cables. if you have this problem, under no circumstances do you allow AT&T to give you USB replacement cables,
return it for a new device. Reason being is any unstable power connects are probably killing your board in the background completely unknown to most.
What might not show now will definitely show later.
LOOSE USB power cord are for sure signs of future trouble to come. Luckily my ATT store was familiar with the situation prior from me coming in and gratefully assisted.
Samsung is aware of this problem, not sure how this is going to be addressed.
Please post here if you have experienced any problems with your USB cord/phone connection.
As of this very moment, Unfortunately I am phone-less.
It was fun while it lasted??? I guess LOL!
No problems here. I have 2 Att note 2s I preordered online and 1 tmobile note 2.
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3 ATT Note 2's here. No problems. Can pick the phone up by the attached USB cable.
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Everything seems fine here.
I have this problem, thanks for the info
Edit I have grey
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Mine's okay, for the record mine is i317M (same thing) but no issues.
Is this issue on the gray one or white?
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Have 2 of the AT&T Note 2's, both in White. No issues
Same Problem - Returned and New PHOne Fine
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USB defect / ATT GN II.
Seems to be quite a few shipped GNOTE II / AT&T have a HUGE problem with the USB ports..
Loose USB jacks ports ...Cable not fitting in properly...EXTREMELY loose, wobbly.
Cable falls out literally with ease...I have already shorted out my device from an instable jack/cable.!
Device is being replaced already via ATT , has to be ordered via wherehouse drop shipment for as all stores surrounding me (East Coast / Sold Out)
Store reported (3) device returns for loose USB cables. if you have this problem, under no circumstances do you allow AT&T to give you USB replacement cables,
return it for a new device. Reason being is any unstable power connects are probably killing your board in the background completely unknown to most.
What might not show now will definitely show later.
LOOSE USB power cord are for sure signs of future trouble to come. Luckily my ATT store was familiar with the situation prior from me coming in and gratefully assisted.
Samsung is aware of this problem, not sure how this is going to be addressed.
Please post here if you have experienced any problems with your USB cord/phone connection.
As of this very moment, Unfortunately I am phone-less.
It was fun while it lasted??? I guess LOL!
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I had problems from the minute I left the store after first buying my Note 2 - I notied that even though connected in my car, it didn't say charging - I figured at first maybe I needed to change a setting or something.
I got home - and while trying to root the damn thing - It kept connecting then unconneting from my computer - I couldn't transfer files or anything.
I drove back to ATT immedialy and they gave me a new phone - I have not had a problem since.
One other strange thing- When I first started using that FIRST Note 2 I bought, I when ever I tried to use the keyboard - all I got was a dialer key pad with the letters below the numbers - I looked and I had a samsung keyboard installed - but it only turned on when I wrote emails - if I tried to write a text I got the old fashioned keyboard - I nearly went mad - how can you put a keyboard like that on a phone like this?
Anyway - I didn't even mention that when I returned the phone with the USB Problems and I have not seen that old fashioned keyboard on my new phone since.
I guess it is the price I pay for being an early adopter - I always like having the latest and greatest - It is in my addictive nature - In any event, my new NOTE 2 has been flawless - knock on wood - and I couldn't be happier.
i have a gray one and the usb port is fine here.
I have the same issue & Im going to get it replaced for a White one but will cost me $35 restocking fee since I'm exchaning my grey for a white.
I have a grey one and it seems to be fine. So I could test this if I plug it in and jiggle the power cord?
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I have the i317M (Rogers Canada) version and I had an issue with my micro USB port. The issue I was having was that the phone was not charging properly. Some times it would charge and other times it would not charge. I took it back to the Best Buy Mobile store I got it from and they gave me a new one. I didn't experience any of the "loose" issues some of you have experienced though. Cable fitted tightly.
I basically tried everything to prove that it was not anything I was doing - swapped cables, chargers (used the one I have for my Nexus 7), device reset etc. and the symptoms would not go away. When I took it to back to the (1 week after I got it), as soon as the guy there plugged into a charger, it would not charge and that was it. No arguments from them, they had a white one in stock (I had a gray one originally) and he offered it to me if I didn't care about the color. I got it and so far no issues yet. It charges properly now with different cables (but only using the OEM charger so far) and the cable is not loose at all.
I think that this will always be a problem for microUSB ports the tip is too long and thin. thats one thing about the iphone that was much better. the connector should be wide and short so there is nothing to bend off when strain is put on the connection.
my note 2 is working fine, for now, but I had (and am having again now) the same problem with my note 1. around a month after I got the note it wouldnt charge well, then eventually, not at all. I had gotten the phone wet and didnt think i would be able to return on warranty so I bought another note at full price and swapped the microUSB ports and returned the new one. I have been extremely careful with it since then rarley using it to charge. I bought two extra batteries and a battery charger and only used the port for data transfer. well, I put the new port in around may and that one is beginning to stop working.
I just ordered a spare battery and battery charger I recommend doing the same. its actually much more convienient anyway to not have to have your phone plugged in all the time.
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I have the grey and no problems thus far with the usb port..crossing my fingers !!
My USB port is just a tad loose compared to my other devices including my original AT&T Note but it's not falling out or randomly not charging... I can hold it upside down with the stock cable without the phone falling. I use some Monoprice USB cables that fit much tighter than the stock cable anyway...
Grey note II btw.
I noticed some chargers not fitting correctly... and when I lay it down its fine... if I pick it up I hear the charging and not charging tones change. Could be the charger tho as it's not the Samsung cord. I have a blackberry cord that fits perfect and stays however.
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I noticed some chargers not fitting correctly... and when I lay it down its fine... if I pick it up I hear the charging and not charging tones change. Could be the charger tho as it's not the Samsung cord. I have a blackberry cord that fits perfect and stays however.
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Confirmed I can hold it from the cord and it won't come out. White one here.
I have a hard time connecting to my pc, I keep getting a hardware id error. If I keep plugging and unplugging it eventually connects. It will charge though.
Mine is fine, black version
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Just got white note and tried this first. No loose cable here. Was able to pick up phone with cable.
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So i got a cheap data cable in a package awhile ago. It works perfectly with my S2 and my S3 but does not work with my S4. Is there a specific wiring setup that is used on the S4? Im hoping i can cut the cable and rearrange some wires to make it work. Does anyone else have a cheap cable that works?
re: data cable.
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So i got a cheap data cable in a package awhile ago. It works perfectly with my S2 and my S3 but does not work with my S4. Is there a specific wiring setup that is used on the S4? Im hoping i can cut the cable and rearrange some wires to make it work. Does anyone else have a cheap cable that works?
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Any usb cable which works properly on S3 will work perfectly on S4 too.
They are identical in the way they are wired, only differences are perhaps
the shape of the mini usb rubber surrounding the metel connector which
plugs into the phone.
If your S3 cable does not work on your S4 it's only due to not making a proper
contact with the phone's mini usb which it plugs into.
Make sure you do not have a case on the phone when plugging in the cable and
make sure its a tight snug fit.
You can buy a data cable specifically made for the S4 at Amazon.com
for less than $4 shipped.
Here is the amazon.com link for the cable: http://www.amazon.com/eForCity-Micr...79182614&sr=1-15&keywords=galaxy+s4+usb+cable
Good luck!
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Any usb cable which works properly on S3 will work perfectly on S4 too.
They are identical in the way they are wired, only differences are perhaps
the shape of the mini usb rubber surrounding the metel connector which
plugs into the phone.
If your S3 cable does not work on your S4 it's only due to not making a proper
contact with the phone's mini usb which it plugs into.
Make sure you do not have a case on the phone when plugging in the cable and
make sure its a tight snug fit.
You can buy a data cable specifically made for the S4 at Amazon.com
for less than $4 shipped.
Here is the amazon.com link for the cable: http://www.amazon.com/eForCity-Micr...79182614&sr=1-15&keywords=galaxy+s4+usb+cable
Good luck!
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Thanks buddy! I thought so! Gonna have to try the cable on my S3 again. Been awhile since i used it, cable might have gone bad. Now that i have UMS back to my S4, i wanna shorten a cable to about 3 inches to fit in my pocket and carry with me.
If you go to amazon you can find short cables too.
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If you go to amazon you can find short cables too.
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Yeah I got a bunch already laying around lol. Not worth buying more. It's just my short one that's giving issues
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Yeah I got a bunch already laying around lol. Not worth buying more. It's just my short one that's giving issues
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I got a 10pack from ebay in lotsa colors. However the quality may not be that great, i found the black colored usb-microusb cable didn't work, where the yellow did work. Kind of annoying when using it, for transfer, flashing, or odin, or something else, and with a dosen usb ports, some usb2 some usb3 (and with a +power utility) it can get really annoying. But I learned that if Odin fails - it CAN be a bad usb cable (or wrong cable..)
bad usb cables are obviously prone to git you a bricked phone.
Hi.. i purchased a note 3 from someone .. the original 3.0 USB cord and charger base is there but when i go to charge the phone, it doesnt take the charge until i pull upon the end of the charger where the USB meets the bottom of my phone..
it looks like something may be missing there or something isn't tight.. can you take your note 3 back cover off and let me know if yours loook like mine? I was going to purchase another 3.0 cord but i dont think it's that... the regular chargers work in my phone and that's what i've been having to use
I'd appreciate your help. some pics i just took are below
Newp. That's how mine looks too.
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Hi.. i purchased a note 3 from someone .. the original 3.0 USB cord and charger base is there but when i go to charge the phone, it doesnt take the charge until i pull upon the end of the charger where the USB meets the bottom of my phone..
it looks like something may be missing there or something isn't tight.. can you take your note 3 back cover off and let me know if yours loook like mine? I was going to purchase another 3.0 cord but i dont think it's that... the regular chargers work in my phone and that's what i've been having to use
I'd appreciate your help. some pics i just took are below
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Try and tighten the 2 screws (half turn) on either side of the usb port, and see if that will help. I just had the same problem and that fixed it.
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Try and tighten the 2 screws (half turn) on either side of the usb port, and see if that will help. I just had the same problem and that fixed it.
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what did you use to tighten these? they are so tiny...
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Try and tighten the 2 screws (half turn) on either side of the usb port, and see if that will help. I just had the same problem and that fixed it.
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Newp. That's how mine looks too.
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thanks a lot for checking
A jewelers Phillips screwdriver size ph000.
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A jewelers Phillips screwdriver size ph000.
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Thank you!
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Thank you!
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Let me know if it works
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It's the cable itself, there has been known problems with it, every one I know with note 3 says there cable no longer works, I just use regular 2.0
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It's the cable itself, there has been known problems with it, every one I know with note 3 says there cable no longer works, I just use regular 2.0
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I'm having trouble with a 2.0 cable too. Maybe the stiff, heavy, white cable damages the USB port.
Frank
Funny because I just got my note 3 2 months ago I could only use 3.0 USB for the first 2 or 3 weeks until it's started charging my phone super slow or not at all... USB 2.0 works tho...
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My wife and I are have the same issue. Both phone charge using usb 2.0 cords with the oem wall plug but won't charge with the oem 3.0 cords. Started a few weeks ago, up until yesterday my cord still worked on both phone but not today
.....grrrrr
The charging cables from Samsung seem to be faulty, both of my factory cables have gone bad (mine and my wife's) but my third party cable works wonderfully.
Yep, same here. It's a really strange problem. Mine stopped charging with the oem cable maybe a month after I got it (tried tightening the screws on the port, which did feel a bit loose), but still had problems with charging. The OG cable does however mount the phone on my computer for odin / file transfers so I just got a wireless charging module and charge my phone that way. Adding further to the mystery, I just ordered this micro usb 3.0 hub: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JWM7GUY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 but I haven't bothered to try it out until right before posting this (I had a pack of 10 micro usb 2 port covers and I'm down to like 2 because I frequently lose them when I take them out; wish I could find one that attaches to the phone, like the one on the S5, anyone know where one could obtain such a product??) Anyways, the hub works fine, plugged my ps3 controller and a flash drive into usb ports on the hub and it worked no problem.
So, the port seems to work for anything except charging with the OG cord (just noticed that it does actually charge if I plug a power cord (not included) into that hub. The OG cord doesn't work anymore for charging, but provides a perfectly stable connection to my PC. So, in conclusion: