Hi this may have been answered before but is there anything special about the htc data cable? If I use a mini usb cable it seems to work exactly the same for data transfer to pc and charging the phone (in car or home)
nothing
but known companys like htc always charge more for cables then cheap oem cables cost
Thanks, thats what I thought just wanted to make sure there wasn't a problem with me using a mini usb.
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Hallo,
i need a second usb data cable but Diamond cable is a little differnt than the ones for Prophet that i have many of, so which other HTC Phone usb data cable is compatible with Diamond i.e have the same end?
Thanx in Advance
WBR
Siemens Lover
I'm using a standard usb to mini usb cable and it fits and works fine. The HTC cable with a square end won't fit a standard mini usb port but a standard mini usb connector fits in the Diamond.
Great, it works !
I should have read your post before buying a new specific USB cable for my diamond.
Strange decision from HTC !
@KIEN
Thanx bro
Not that strange. The connector can be used for audio, for which you need a special HTC connector and also for data, for which you can use a mini-USB connector. Well played.
I always sync my device using a regular USB cable. However ive seen that if i move the phone while it is syncing sometimes the syncing stops. I think its because regular cables doesnt attach as firmly as the original one does.
kien said:
I'm using a standard usb to mini usb cable and it fits and works fine. The HTC cable with a square end won't fit a standard mini usb port but a standard mini usb connector fits in the Diamond.
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Thank you for this info. Saves me a lot of hassle!
If it fit it should work....just don't force it!!
kien said:
I'm using a standard usb to mini usb cable and it fits and works fine. The HTC cable with a square end won't fit a standard mini usb port but a standard mini usb connector fits in the Diamond.
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omfg... maybe i am too stupid or what, but i didnt even thought about putting regular mini usb cable into diamond. But, it work.
You just saved me a lot of money for two new cables and a car adapter...
i cant believe so many people didnt realise!!!
maybe its just me who has tons of USB cables lying around...
I've bought mini USB cable with charging option and charging works great but my PC doesn't recognize my HTC Diamond connected with that cable to USB. It works with the original one but with that I've bought synchronizing data on any USB ports just doesn't work.It seems that PC needs special driver for that cable.
Could anyone Help?
all (mini)usb cables should charge your phoen when you connect it to the PC anyway so i don't understand how this cable is different, could you please provide a link to it or something?
I got a mini USB cable used with my mp3 player and it just synchronizes data with my Diamond but it doesn't charge so not every mini USB cable sync data and charge...
I've bought my cable on polish auction site byt that one mini USB cable is exactly the same.
The problem is you have bought a "charging" cable, I'm guessing if you chopped it in half (please don't) there would only be two wires, a positive and negative.
These cables are designed to provide power only, otherwise the cable would be a lot thicker.
You would want something like this:
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/95790
But don't quote me on that or you might get the same problem, ring up before you buy.
The cable you have with your MP3 player wouldn't be designed to charge if your MP3 player isn't designed to charge, manufactureres will save money even if it's on a few strands of extra cable.
There are 3 types of cables I've come accross:
1) ExtUSB -> Used by HTC only. Main difference is that this cable can transport audio as well. You only need to use this cable if youre listening to songs. (Your earphone connector is a true extUSB one) - the rest is the same as miniUSB
2) Normal miniUSB -> You can use this cable for charging and synching. As simple as that. Same cable used by non-HTC devices
3) Abnormal miniUSB -> Heh.. I don't know what to call this, but im sure you've seen some really thin retractable cables. They seem to work with certain devices only. I have 1 and it used to work on my Cruise/Artemis/Atom, but NOT on my diamond. Nevertheless, I can charge the device ONLY. -> I believe you've encountered this kinda cable
Check out the following posts: I've got a solution if youre really onto retractable cables that will sync+charge your diamond:
http://www.ppcsg.com/index.php?showtopic=101534&st=140&p=743848&#entry743848
http://www.ppcsg.com/index.php?showtopic=101534&view=findpost&p=744813
Cheers.
I'm sure I have encountered 3rd case. My retractable cable description says that it is for synchronizing data and charging but as you said maybe it works fully only with certain devices.
I think I will look for USB hub with retractable cable and that I've bought I will use for charging only...
Thanks
Hi everyone,
I have bought a usb cable to mini-b and it seems incompatible with desire.
It can charge the mobile, but I can't sync.
In htc page you can read:
Standard micro-USB
(5-pin micro-USB 2.0)
It might be my cable defective.
Sorry for my enlglish. I'm learning,
I read somewhere some cables dont have a data pin on it, so it will charge but not transfer data. You need to make sure on the package it states it is a data cable.
data cable
I've just bought that one , working
http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...30346&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_3937wt_1094
some cable are only working for charging -I bought an adaptater before)
hi
This was really very helpful information. I really appreciate everything. Very much Thanks!
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Picked one up on Craigslist last night. Great phone so far but need t root/rom...etc etc.
Problem I have is it didn't come with nothing but a wall charger (non removable cord).
None of my Samsung or Motorola USB cables seem to work when trying to connect to a PC. This normal for HTC phones? Do I really need a HTC Branded cable?
Not at all, You just need the HTC Drivers, Download HTC Sync, Or google the drivers...
I use various make / model chargers/ USB Cables, they work flawlessly.
aaronuser said:
Picked one up on Craigslist last night. Great phone so far but need t root/rom...etc etc.
Problem I have is it didn't come with nothing but a wall charger (non removable cord).
None of my Samsung or Motorola USB cables seem to work when trying to connect to a PC. This normal for HTC phones? Do I really need a HTC Branded cable?
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You definitely need HTC original(or compatible) cable (in the end of the cable is USB port witch you connect in PC or in the charger, the other side of the cable you connect into the phone ) so you can connect the phone with PC and make the things easier
I think any micro USB 2.0 cable should work I used Nokia micro USB cable and just fine. But back to the question what you want to do with the cable. If you are using to OTG, hTC phone not supported.
Hi guys
Anyone know where to buy a GENUINE usb cable? They are the only ones that work with ADB, as I have many micro-usb (blackberry,generic, etc) but only my HTC one actually works with ADB. Anyone know where to buy one?
Cheers
I've purchased a few from ebay that claim to be the real deal, the only thing that says htc is a removable stick which makes me doubt the authenticity but I assure you the work fine with
adb. they only cost around $2. there are tons of them on ebay, just search htc micro usb cable
if you want the exact link to what I bought let me know and ill post
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xT4Z1N4TRx said:
Hi guys
Anyone know where to buy a GENUINE usb cable? They are the only ones that work with ADB, as I have many micro-usb (blackberry,generic, etc) but only my HTC one actually works with ADB. Anyone know where to buy one?
Cheers
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I can tell you for a fact that is not true, I've never had the original cable since my brother gave me his G2, and I've been using a Nook micro-usb cable with my phone ever since I owned it on my computer.
A Genuine micro-USB cable is no different in communication than any other micro-usb cable, if you're using windows you probably just got the USB drivers wrong for your phone, or didn't download all of the platform-tools files. Again the only thing that makes the cable genuine is the htc/t-mobile logo on it, otherwise it's the same as any other OEM/Generic cable thats been branded.
PS: Did you remember to enable USB Debugging?
Thanks guys, I ordered one off ebay for £2 and yeah I did enable usb debugging
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i have tried loads of different genuine micro usb cables from various makers and never had a problem...
shame i didnt see this earlier or i could have sent you about 20 for free :laugh:
So if USB Debugging is working is there no threat to using a generic USB cable? I have a generic one and rooted last night. The entire time I was nervous because there were a lot of posts about the official HTC cable. Was I worrying needlessly?
Yup, it is true some might not work but if they work once, well they should keep on working. Pretty much if you have debugging on and the proper drivers and everything else... then you type adb devices and you see your serial number, that cable is just fine. If it says waiting for device or something like that, then it is possible you have a bad cable but almost always a different problem
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Yup, it is true some might not work but if they work once, well they should keep on working. Pretty much if you have debugging on and the proper drivers and everything else... then you type adb devices and you see your serial number, that cable is just fine. If it says waiting for device or something like that, then it is possible you have a bad cable but almost always a different problem
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Thanks! That would have saved some needless worrying last night but it all worked out. Good to know for the future though!
Afaik, there are only two kinds of micro-USB cables. Normally they support both data and power (charging), but some only support charging (data pins aren't connected).
I bought some cheapest retractable micro-USB data cables from dx.com and they work just fine. The cheap retractable ones just seem to easily break after long use.
Sent from my HTC Desire Z loaded with Jelly Bean (Andromadus/CM10)
Haprog said:
Afaik, there are only two kinds of micro-USB cables. Normally they support both data and power (charging), but some only support charging (data pins aren't connected).
I bought some cheapest retractable micro-USB data cables from dx.com and they work just fine. The cheap retractable ones just seem to easily break after long use.
Sent from my HTC Desire Z loaded with Jelly Bean (Andromadus/CM10)
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The most common chance of you getting a charge-only USB cable, is if it came with something like a Car charger. Otherwise they should always have both the power and data pins.