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T989D not charging

Recently my wife plugged her phone in for the night to charge it and in the morning it was nearly dead. I figured bad connection so I unplugged and replugged it and showed charging now. A few hours later and it was near the same percentage. It is obviously getting some power. I got it charging slowly last night. It was at 91 when I went to bed. This morning it did not say charging and the battery logs I had on showed it stopped charging twice. The first time it hit 100 and quit charging for about an hour and then restarted. The second time it hit 100 it stopped charging for the night.
Other things I have tried:
Swapped battery with the one in my phone. (also t989d)
Different chargers (4 so far)
Flashing a different rom. (Leaving it on the cm10 nightly that works on my phone for the moment)
Looking for physical or obstruction for the charging port. (None I can see)
Searching the forums. (Doesn't quite match some posts since it does sometimes charge but I am going to pick up a new can of compressed air in case of lint inside.
Anyone with bright ideas?
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I have had similar problems with Kindle Fires -- my family has had to have both Fires replaced twice. The problem with them is that the connections to the USB port break. I would think that the same thing could happen to just about any device that uses a micro usb connector.

Have you tried a different wall socket or charging with a computer?
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Android_Monsters said:
Have you tried a different wall socket or charging with a computer?
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Will try the computer today. All the chargers were plugged into different wall outlets and were tested on different devices.
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TomSilverSpring said:
I have had similar problems with Kindle Fires -- my family has had to have both Fires replaced twice. The problem with them is that the connections to the USB port break. I would think that the same thing could happen to just about any device that uses a micro usb connector.
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This is what we are afraid of. We tried charging via the computer and it didn't seem to work.
After a reboot it is slowly charging off the wall outlet with the original charger. Much slower than it should but it is charging.
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You need to replace the charging port. if your phone is still under warranty just get it replaced.
Same thing happen to me the part is cheap to replace but you have to be careful when you take apart your phone so you don't damage any of the flex cable connectors.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2X-SAMSUNG-...862?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item337c796dde
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This is what we are afraid of. We tried charging via the computer and it didn't seem to work.
After a reboot it is slowly charging off the wall outlet with the original charger. Much slower than it should but it is charging.
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I've come to the same conclusion. You make it sound easy to do. Is there no soldering etc?
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There is soldering and I would take it to a professional to get it replaced if I were you. It will cost a bit more, but at least they "know" what they are doing because your limited experience can easily damage the circuit board reckon it unusable.

Yep. I've done some home soldering in the past but those were all with things that the parts to replace the whole item were under $20. Waiting on a reply from a local shop
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50 bucks later and the phone is charging again
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Yep. Same thing happened to me. Except I didn't solder. I just got a replacement from Tmo since I'm still under warranty
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[Q] Weird charging issue

Last night I shut my phone off around 11pm and went to bed. The phone was at 48% when I plugged it in. This morning, I woke up around 6am and thought it was a little odd that the light on my phone was still red. When I turned my phone on it was only at 82%. After 7 hours it only charged 34%. Does anybody have any ideas why? I am on the latest Jellybomb.
I did post this in the Jellybomb Q and A thread but I figured it might be better to start a separate thread as I do not think it is Rom related?

Did you use the charger that came with the phone or another charger? I've noticed that my phone will only charge properly with high amperage chargers.
This is especially true if something is going on in the background (e.g. Titanium Backup).
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Yes I did, that is the weird thing. Also the phone was off, so nothing running in the background!

there are known issues with the security of the cable that comes with the phone, it might have been loosely inserted into the phone
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reinaldistic said:
there are known issues with the security of the cable that comes with the phone, it might have been loosely inserted into the phone
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Thank you for the heads up! I was not aware that there was a known issue.

reinaldistic said:
there are known issues with the security of the cable that comes with the phone, it might have been loosely inserted into the phone
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Yup. The stock cable does not click wjen inserted, and doesn't even fit securely in the connector. I think I've noticed that my 2A HP Touchpad charger charges quicker than my stock N2 charger...problem with a device with great battery life, testing charging can't happen that often
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Odd... I must have gotten a cable from a different batch, because mine definitely clicks. I wonder if Sammy fixed the problem by the time I got around to ordering my GN2 (I purchased mine from Sprint a couple of weeks or so ago).
Is it a problem with the cable or the connector on the phone?
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omnidroid said:
Odd... I must have gotten a cable from a different batch, because mine definitely clicks. I wonder if Sammy fixed the problem by the time I got around to ordering my GN2 (I purchased mine from Sprint a couple of weeks or so ago).
Is it a problem with the cable or the connector on the phone?
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My phone I got from local brick and mortar corporate Sprint last Friday all baggies in the retail box were factory sealed. Definitely a cable problem, my Touchpad charger clicks fine.
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Similar wird thing also happened to me few months ago. Bought noname charger for my phone and always had battery problems.

I can also confirm that the stock cable doesn't click and it loosens very easily. I tried my s3 cable and that one is perfect. It isn't loose compared to gn2. Also hp charger does seem to charge any of my gadgets faster than usual.
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Damaged charging port

Have any of you guys experienced the charging port on the bottom of the phone not working properly? Mine is not working reliably with numerous chargers. Was wondering if this may be a widespread issue or if it's just me

Only issue I had was that my phone would lock up using a SG3 charger so stopped using it.
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I didn't charge last night and so I plugged mine in at work today with only 8% battery left. I checked it later and was down to 5%, my old Evo 3d charger didn't seem to do anything to it. I powered down, unplugged everything, removed battery and then reconnected and it finally started charging. It charges very slow at 1amp but it's charging now at least.
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it really prefers the 2 amp charger... it's a phablet after all... try the stock or tablet chargers (with the stock cable) I bet they work wonders
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reinaldistic said:
it really prefers the 2 amp charger... it's a phablet after all... try the stock or tablet chargers (with the stock cable) I bet they work wonders
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+1 to this! I was having the same problem until I realized that the charger that comes with the phone is 2amp. As long as I charge with that or my touchpad charger, I am good to go.

SantinoInc said:
Have any of you guys experienced the charging port on the bottom of the phone not working properly? Mine is not working reliably with numerous chargers. Was wondering if this may be a widespread issue or if it's just me
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I noticed that the port may be a little deeper than some cables allow for. I haven't had a chance to verify this, but you may want to check the cable you're using for a good fit.
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mevensen said:
I noticed that the port may be a little deeper than some cables allow for. I haven't had a chance to verify this, but you may want to check the cable you're using for a good fit.
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The real problem is in the charger itself. I tried using an HTC charger and it was a no go. The stock charger is a 2 AMP version and that is the way to go. It actually charges quite quickly on the appropriate charger.
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vlmendezjr said:
The real problem is in the charger itself. I tried using an HTC charger and it was a no go. The stock charger is a 2 AMP version and that is the way to go. It actually charges quite quickly on the appropriate charger.
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I've used Blackberry, HTC, Motorola chargers... all worked for me.

I've had my phone for about a week and I am also experiencing issues with the charger port. It happens randomly. I would connect the charger and it wouldn't charge but if I try again moments later, it will charge. I also experienced it go from charging to not charging, repeatedly. (My charger works fine, I tested it with other devices)
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bryanh85 said:
I've had my phone for about a week and I am also experiencing issues with the charger port. It happens randomly. I would connect the charger and it wouldn't charge but if I try again moments later, it will charge. I also experienced it go from charging to not charging, repeatedly. (My charger works fine, I tested it with other devices)
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If it is not a 2amp charger, it is going to be an intermittent problem!

Using 4 different chargers on mine ranging from .5 amps to 2 amps. No problems charging.

cmdauria said:
If it is not a 2amp charger, it is going to be an intermittent problem!
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I am using the stock charger that came with the phone. Also, periodically my phone tweaks, I get a notification sound and in my notification bar it says "dock is connected"
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Phone charging acting weird

I tried 3 cables and two charging blocks and it charges slow. I downloaded a battery monitor app and it says it's charging via USB port even though its connected to the wall outlet. What can I do to fix this? it just barely started.
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horr1blek1tten said:
I tried 3 cables and two charging blocks and it charges slow. I downloaded a battery monitor app and it says it's charging via USB port even though its connected to the wall outlet. What can I do to fix this? it just barely started.
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What chargers are you using? Are they set up for Iphone charging?
Hastily spouted for your befuddlement

All the one I'm using came with the phone.
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My stock wall charger slowed down significantly after about 4 months of use. Now it only puts out about 400-500ma tops. It used to put out roughly 1700ma when new.
I have an old HTC mt4gs charger that is rated for 1 amp. It consistently puts out 1200-1350ma when charging the phone from below about 50%. I prefer that charger for most of my charging in a hurry.
Hastily spouted for your befuddlement

I have two note 2 chargers and they both are doing this . I have to keep unplugging and plugging it in to get it to recognize that's its a wall outlet
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horr1blek1tten said:
I have two note 2 chargers and they both are doing this . I have to keep unplugging and plugging it in to get it to recognize that's its a wall outlet
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Have the same problem and cant figure out. My solution is im using neak kernel which allows you to increase charging current which actually helped. It charges a lot faster. Is it taking you about six hours to fully charge?
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Yes maybe longer
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horr1blek1tten said:
Yes maybe longer
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Not sure what rom ur using but neak and devil kernels allow u to change the charging rate. I had the same issue with my chargers. Not an issue anymore.
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I'm fully stock
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horr1blek1tten said:
I'm fully stock
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Only options would be to use a rooted stock rom and flash one of those kernels or buy a new charger.
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Prolly have to replace the phone ice used two chargers
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horr1blek1tten said:
Prolly have to replace the phone ice used two chargers
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The usb port is on its own pcb and only 8 bucks to order. My s2 said it was charging when it wasn't, unless I held the wire at extreme angles. It had pins loose
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=121164011528
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pyraxiate said:
The usb port is on its own pcb and only 8 bucks to order. My s2 said it was charging when it wasn't, unless I held the wire at extreme angles. It had pins loose
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=121164011528
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Thanks for this nice to know. It's an easy fix some it is on its own pcb
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sorry for some reason i can't use the quick reply.
i have found my issue of slow charging to be resolved by using a shorter usb cable. i was using the stock one and it seemed to slow down a lot after a few months. i tried the usb cord my wife uses, which is like 6ft long and it seemed to not charge at all. i then bought a short, 1ft monster usb cable and it charges so much faster. even faster than the stock usb cable

and rednewor
I've noticed that the shorter cables tend to wear out less rapidly as well. Wonder if it has something to do with there being less...well, cable...to get worn down from movement or whatnot. We used to go through our charging cables relatively rapidly, in just a few months, until we moved to short ones.
My last string longcord, though, hasn't been moved from its home since the first time it was plugged in, and is going on about 5 months without hassle.

(Q) Charger flipping?

Anyone ever have a problem where the phone kept flipping charge mode on and off when a charger was connected even though the phone was still?
I know what you're thinking, bad usb port. But it's random. I can man handle the charger while it's plugged in and it charges fine throughout. Few minutes later phone is just sitting there and starts beeping like crazy as if the charger is being plugged in and out rapidly.
Something about this makes me feel it's a software issue.
Any ideas?
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Sputnikk23 said:
Anyone ever have a problem where the phone kept flipping charge mode on and off when a charger was connected even though the phone was still?
I know what you're thinking, bad usb port. But it's random. I can man handle the charger while it's plugged in and it charges fine throughout. Few minutes later phone is just sitting there and starts beeping like crazy as if the charger is being plugged in and out rapidly.
Something about this makes me feel it's a software issue.
Any ideas?
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I know what you're thinking, bad usb port.
yep..wife had sgs2 for sprint and had to prop the phone in a certain way to get it to charge....she could plug it in and wiggle it ...says charging..set it down cme back and dead...but if she propped it against something it stayed charging

Have you tried a different cable?
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PartimusPrime said:
Have you tried a different cable?
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that wouldnt cut it or me...still had to prop it up even with a new charger....now thats not to say it wont work on yours though....good call PP could go from having to pay for replacement to only buying new charger

Yeah I tried different cables lol.
The weird thing is that it happens with nothing touching the phone, nor does it always happen if I'm using the phone.
I'm to the point of examining logcats for evidence
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hmmm.... stock charger matters guys.
I was using a usb wall plug from an e-cigg charger on different cables. Grabbed another one with the same cables and the problem went away.