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Phone burned out

So I'm finally getting to mess with the HDMI mirroring and after a couple of minutes basking in the glory of my phone in full screen, the signal goes dead and so does the phone. Nothing works. I tried to reboot, nothing. I pulled the battery and when I did it smelled as if something burned. Did something get pushed to hard? Could it have been the cable?
I'm assuming since this is the first post I've seen about this that no one else has experienced this. Oh well... off to TMo.

Docavelli said:
So I'm finally getting to mess with the HDMI mirroring and after a couple of minutes basking in the glory of my phone in full screen, the signal goes dead and so does the phone. Nothing works. I tried to reboot, nothing. I pulled the battery and when I did it smelled as if something burned. Did something get pushed to hard? Could it have been the cable?
I'm assuming since this is the first post I've seen about this that no one else has experienced this. Oh well... off to TMo.
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Interesting...ouch...sorry to hear...
Could this be related?
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/safety-issue-with-stock-evo-microusb-cables/

That sounds exactly like what happened to my phone. Maybe it was the cable?? Don't know. But I will be returning the phone Monday.
Back to the vibrant for a couple of days. I heard Eugene is releasing a new update soon.
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where did you buy the micro hdmi? i got mine off amazon a few days ago hopefully that wont happen when i try!

Its the cable.

danz8509 said:
where did you buy the micro hdmi? i got mine off amazon a few days ago hopefully that wont happen when i try!
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I got it from Monoprice.com. I will be getting my next one from the local best buy. Not that theirs can't crap out but I know the mfgs they carry. I have no idea where Monoprice gets theirs.
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Holy crap, thanks for the heads up I just ordered mine from mono also... Thinking twice about using it now..
Sent from my T-mobile G2x

I got mine from Amazon as well. Paid. $8 but with it. Works awesome. Make sure its micro HDMI and that its male to male
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slickerxcuh said:
Holy crap, thanks for the heads up I just ordered mine from mono also... Thinking twice about using it now..
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I don't want to scare anyone that purchased from monoprice as people in the thread say they've had good dealings with them. I must have just received a bad cable. But I will opt to deal with someone I know better.
XDA Mobile

Eeek! I wish there were a way to find out what happened internally.

Sounds like a short. Make sure ur connections are free of Lint etc. Happened to me once with USB.

Docavelli said:
So I'm finally getting to mess with the HDMI mirroring and after a couple of minutes basking in the glory of my phone in full screen, the signal goes dead and so does the phone. Nothing works. I tried to reboot, nothing. I pulled the battery and when I did it smelled as if something burned. Did something get pushed to hard? Could it have been the cable?
I'm assuming since this is the first post I've seen about this that no one else has experienced this. Oh well... off to TMo.
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Do you know if it was the unit or just the battery that went dead?

gaww said:
Do you know if it was the unit or just the battery that went dead?
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It was the handset. The battery was around 70% when I plugged the cable in.

I'm not sure what they cost but doesn't $8 sound kind of cheap for an HDMI?
Also, this phone suffers a serious over heating problem.
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Now I'm all paranoid about using the cable I bought from monoprice. Has anyone else bought one and made sure the monoprice cables are NOT an issue?

I have a monoprice cable.
I was using it in portrait mode, when everything was fine.
The instant I turn it over into landscape the connection dies, phone dies, phone gets really really hot, and the battery percentage drops from 80 to near 10-15%. The phone actually seems "bricked" right up until you plug it into the wall charger. Without plugging it in, it doesn't turn back on.
I thought me turning it sideways into landscape was doing this. Can everyone else turn it sideways when mirroring without the phone freaking out?

I didnt buy mine from monoprice but from ebay. The cable and the micro hdmi adapter worked fine in landscape and portrait mode. Hope that helps. Maybe you got a bad cable.

ctt0002 said:
I didnt buy mine from monoprice but from ebay. The cable and the micro hdmi adapter worked fine in landscape and portrait mode. Hope that helps. Maybe you got a bad cable.
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I was always in the settings menu of the stock launcher when I tried it. So you could turn your phone sideways in the stock launcher and have it turn out fine?

USB Charging Port Issues

I noticed today that my charging port seems to be loose. I've never dropped the phone or had any other issues with it. But I noticed that my phone was on the charger and not charging. I then moved the connection slightly and it started charging again. If it gets moved at all it doesn't charge. So two questions:
1. Does anyone know if AT&T warranty will cover something like this? I called and got a really generic answer so I might just have to go into the store... blah
2. If it isn't covered in the warranty, does anyone have any idea where to buy a new port and/or how to fix it??

WeWearFedoras said:
I noticed today that my charging port seems to be loose. I've never dropped the phone or had any other issues with it. But I noticed that my phone was on the charger and not charging. I then moved the connection slightly and it started charging again. If it gets moved at all it doesn't charge. So two questions:
1. Does anyone know if AT&T warranty will cover something like this? I called and got a really generic answer so I might just have to go into the store... blah
2. If it isn't covered in the warranty, does anyone have any idea where to buy a new port and/or how to fix it??
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That sounds like user damage/wear and tear which is not covered AFAIK, unless you got the add-on insurance.

I've only had the phone for about 20.days and I'm always really careful with my phones. I'm going.to take it in the store to see if I can get a warranty replacement... I'm probably not even going to unroot or anything lol. wish me luck.

Have you tried a different cable....the ports can get damaged, but it's typically the cable end that wears and it seems like its the port
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18th.abn said:
Have you tried a different cable....the ports can get damaged, but it's typically the cable end that wears and it seems like its the port
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I can confirm this...just happened to me , new cable did it...

I tried another cable almost immediately and it was still not working. But I found an old kindle usb chord and tried it... the connection is nice and tight. I had to modify the case I put on my phone so the kindle chord would fit but now it works great and the chord is almost twice as long as the original HTC chord!

worked a treat
WeWearFedoras said:
I tried another cable almost immediately and it was still not working. But I found an old kindle usb chord and tried it... the connection is nice and tight. I had to modify the case I put on my phone so the kindle chord would fit but now it works great and the chord is almost twice as long as the original HTC chord!
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Thanks for this, worked a treat ... grabbed an old water cam cable. :good:

[Q] Problems with charging and PC connection, cable or device issue?

Hi everyone, I've just bought a Note 10.1 refurbished but I'm having issues with the charger. When plugged it, it doesn't charge at all and if I use it, it would actually discharge although it says its charging. Sometimes the red x appears on the battery but after unplugging and blowing the port and connector a few times, it would then charge. However if I unplug it, it wouldn't charge again unless I blow it and reconnect it 2-3 times. The power brick is fine because I can plug my Galaxy Grand in to it and it charges every time. When it does charge, it charges fairly quickly. About 10% every 25-30 minutes.
Also when I connected it to my PC, it didn't even recognize the device at all. The tablet lights up and shows a red x on the battery again. I've got around syncing by using Wifi file transfer for now, do you think its a cable problem or a device problem? I've ordered an adapter than converts the 30 pin to micro USB so I can use my galaxy grands cable and hopefully it'll come soon as I want to test it before the 7 days return window is over.
I've read online that the stock cable is really bad and a 3rd party cable charges much faster, is this true?
Thanks,
Anthony

The red X over the battery indicates that the carging is lower than 2000 mA, and if the cable is damaged in some way the charge rate can be unstable. Otherwise, the port on the device might be dirty or damaged. Try cleaning it with a plastic/wooden toothpick and/or compressed air. You can also try to clean the cable tip.
A pc usb-port will never reach 2000 mA, so a red X over the battery will always be present. Also, for the PC to recognize the 10.1 you need to have Samsung Kies installed.
Hope this helps!

se1988 said:
The red X over the battery indicates that the carging is lower than 2000 mA, and if the cable is damaged in some way the charge rate can be unstable.
A pc usb-port will never reach 2000 mA, so a red X over the battery will always be present. Also, for the PC to recognize the 10.1 you need to have Samsung Kies installed.
Hope this helps!
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Oh I see, so that's why it has a red X. I do have Kies Installed since I have a Galaxy Grand and sadly there is no response when I plug it into my PC. Do you think its more likely that the cable is damaged or the device port is? I might be able to lend my friends Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 cable to test tomorrow though.
Thank you! :good:
Anthony

Anzzle said:
Oh I see, so that's why it has a red X. I do have Kies Installed since I have a Galaxy Grand and sadly there is no response when I plug it into my PC. Do you think its more likely that the cable is damaged or the device port is? I might be able to lend my friends Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 cable to test tomorrow though.
Thank you! :good:
Anthony
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Only way to know for sure is if there is visible damage, or to try another cable. Good luck, let me know how everything turns out!

have the same problem. i just got it from service warranty repair for that issue. i've only cjharged it once since i got it back, so it is hard to say if they done something or not
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kayteck1 said:
have the same problem. i just got it from service warranty repair for that issue. i've only cjharged it once since i got it back, so it is hard to say if they done something or not
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se1988 said:
Only way to know for sure is if there is visible damage, or to try another cable. Good luck, let me know how everything turns out!
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I went and bought a new cable today and tada! Its all working now! I'm soo glad I don't have to send it back as I love this tablet. The connector is a bit stiffer to get in that the stock one, I'm guessing its because its a 3rd party cable but it works well so I'm happy.
And to Kayteck, maybe try a different cable if you can like I did. It could be that your cable is buggered.
Thanks for your help,
Anthony.

Anzzle said:
I went and bought a new cable today and tada! Its all working now! I'm soo glad I don't have to send it back as I love this tablet. The connector is a bit stiffer to get in that the stock one, I'm guessing its because its a 3rd party cable but it works well so I'm happy.
And to Kayteck, maybe try a different cable if you can like I did. It could be that your cable is buggered.
Thanks for your help,
Anthony.
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Glad I could help!
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se1988 said:
The red X over the battery indicates that the carging is lower than 2000 mA, and if the cable is damaged in some way the charge rate can be unstable. Otherwise, the port on the device might be dirty or damaged. Try cleaning it with a plastic/wooden toothpick and/or compressed air. You can also try to clean the cable tip.
A pc usb-port will never reach 2000 mA, so a red X over the battery will always be present. Also, for the PC to recognize the 10.1 you need to have Samsung Kies installed.
Hope this helps!
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hi
thanks again even though i had the kies installed now i understand why my laptop isnt charging my pad when i connect via the cable:good::laugh:

Anzzle said:
I went and bought a new cable today and tada! Its all working now! I'm soo glad I don't have to send it back as I love this tablet. The connector is a bit stiffer to get in that the stock one, I'm guessing its because its a 3rd party cable but it works well so I'm happy.
And to Kayteck, maybe try a different cable if you can like I did. It could be that your cable is buggered.
Thanks for your help,
Anthony.[/QUwhere did you buy the charger at? If online, can you post a link?
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trevor7428 said:
Anzzle said:
I went and bought a new cable today and tada! Its all working now! I'm soo glad I don't have to send it back as I love this tablet. The connector is a bit stiffer to get in that the stock one, I'm guessing its because its a 3rd party cable but it works well so I'm happy.
And to Kayteck, maybe try a different cable if you can like I did. It could be that your cable is buggered.
Thanks for your help,
Anthony.[/QUwhere did you buy the charger at? If online, can you post a link?
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Hi, I bought it at a local market's phone shop. Sorry that I couldn't help you.
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Anyone's USB port seem "loose" compared to Nexus 4?

Hoping it's normal and not just mine, because I plug/unplug mine more than the average person.
Directly comparing to my year old Nexus 4 -- there's a lot more side-to-side play in the USB port. It doesn't feel as solidly plugged in...
Anyone with both devices notice the same? Nexus 4, the plug doesn't wiggle at all, but in the Nexus 5 it wiggles in any directly.
Not a major issue.

USB Port difficult to plug
I am having the opposite problem. I have noticed it takes a fair amount of pressure to plug the usb into the nexus 5 port
and likewise with unplugging. I am concern the extra force will affect the port or usb cord over time. I left a message with Google helpdesk so will see if this is just my phone or a defect in port or plug.

palomo32 said:
I am having the opposite problem. I have noticed it takes a fair amount of pressure to plug the usb into the nexus 5 port
and likewise with unplugging. I am concern the extra force will affect the port or usb cord over time. I left a message with Google helpdesk so will see if this is just my phone or a defect in port or plug.
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yah, too tight for me too. :/

Once the USB is plugged in mine has a fair amount of Wiggle/ feels loose.
Think I'm going to return my phone as I also have the power button issue.

I found its to tight when you plug the micro port to your phone straight, but if you put the left side (or right side) first then slide the opposite side, it plugs in much much more easily.
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If you had a Gnex you wouldn't be complaining about it being too tight. The USB port on the Gnex was a huge issue.

lowandbehold said:
If you had a Gnex you wouldn't be complaining about it being too tight. The USB port on the Gnex was a huge issue.
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Mine was extremely tight. Then one charge later became loose side to side and up and down.
Is it the connector inside? I wonder if it moved out of position and I can move it back.

bringing an old thread back.
My USB port is also "loose" that it actually stops charging if I move it. Super annoying because it's a replacement phone I got last week. My old one didn't do this. Tried multiple USB cables.

NJ_RAMS_FAN said:
bringing an old thread back.
My USB port is also "loose" that it actually stops charging if I move it. Super annoying because it's a replacement phone I got last week. My old one didn't do this. Tried multiple USB cables.
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if it is like you said with it not wanting to charge, then it is broken/faulty made. I would send it for a replacement in a heartbeat
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ArtSwitcher said:
if it is like you said with it not wanting to charge, then it is broken/faulty made. I would send it for a replacement in a heartbeat
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I would but I just got this one as a replacement. but I found my wife s4 white cable stays snugged with little play. I'll use that one now.. lol. But if its gets worse, I still got warranty time.

Try a different usb cable. It's not the usb "port" that gets loose overtime, it's actually the male end of the usb cable that gets loose. If you look at the connector at the end of the cable, you'll see 2 hooks on the top of it, overtime they become looser, that is your problem.
When I first got the n5 and tried it with the oem cable they included, it was a very tight fit. However, when I went to try another cable it felt much easier to plug in.

NJ_RAMS_FAN said:
bringing an old thread back.
My USB port is also "loose" that it actually stops charging if I move it. Super annoying because it's a replacement phone I got last week. My old one didn't do this. Tried multiple USB cables.
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Sorry to bump an old thread, but did your problem resolved? did you RMA it or just used another cable, i am facing the same problem, it disconnects even if i move it slightly while connected, http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/help/battery-drain-charging-nexus-5-t2721239

madarchod said:
Sorry to bump an old thread, but did your problem resolved? did you RMA it or just used another cable, i am facing the same problem, it disconnects even if i move it slightly while connected, http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/help/battery-drain-charging-nexus-5-t2721239
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hey, I ended up using my wife s4 cable. It's the white samsung. No issues. I guess the original LG allowed to much play.

NJ_RAMS_FAN said:
hey, I ended up using my wife s4 cable. It's the white samsung. No issues. I guess the original LG allowed to much play.
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hmm, thanks, i'd try that.. :good:

madarchod said:
hmm, thanks, i'd try that.. :good:
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I RMA's mine for this very reason. The cable simply would not stay in. The replacement phone had no such problem.

marleyfan61 said:
I RMA's mine for this very reason. The cable simply would not stay in. The replacement phone had no such problem.
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i'd try with other cables, tried with my brother's htc usb cable yesterday, it charged normally, but this problem arises randomly, so might have to test for few more days.. :highfive:

Clean out the usb port, blow some compressed air in there or carefully use a toothpick. Even a small amount of dust or debris can cause the cable to feel loose. Then once it's fixed, throw away all wall chargers and use a wireless pad

Loose USB-C cables are correct, to a degree

This has been bugging me for a few weeks now and I've been getting rather upset at the thought of returning my phone thinking there is something wrong with the charge port. Every (all three of mine) USB-C cable eventually slides down off the port just enough to make it kind of loose or wobbly. But there's good news, apparently it is designed that way to prevent what is called a 'friction fit'...
https://productforums.google.com/forum/m/#!topic/phone-by-google/a4nlyABPKJ0
This could be a cop-out too, I've had some USB mini cables that were less than stellar. As for now though, it's comforting thinking it was made that way.

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Thanks man. Try this.
https://productforums.google.com/forum/m/#!topic/phone-by-google/a4nlyABPKJ0

cptkian said:
Thanks man. Try this.
https://productforums.google.com/forum/m/#!topic/phone-by-google/a4nlyABPKJ0
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That one works, thanks.
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cptkian said:
This has been bugging me for a few weeks now and I've been getting rather upset at the thought of returning my phone thinking there is something wrong with the charge port. Every (all three of mine) USB-C cable eventually slides down off the port just enough to make it kind of loose or wobbly. But there's good news, apparently it is designed that way to prevent what is called a 'friction fit'...
https://productforums.google.com/forum/m/#!topic/phone-by-google/a4nlyABPKJ0
This could be a cop-out too, I've had some USB mini cables that were less than stellar. As for now though, it's comforting thinking it was made that way.
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You might not be pushing the cable in all the way. You slide it in to the end, then push it a little bit more. It should have a bit of a "click" when it latches in, and sit fairly firmly.