I know this is a silly sounding thread, but I've purchased multiple USB cables lately all that seem to quit working after 1-2 weeks to about 6 months. It's very frustrating. So I was hoping someone might point me to a reliable cable. I was thinking of purchasing a left angled cable next because almost every place I use my charger it's located on the right side of where my phone will be. This'll be my first angled cable purchase and I want this to be a lasting solution so posting this for some feedback.
What do you guys use and how long does your cable normally last?
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Grompy
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I don't know the brand of one cable, but it's worked for me for a long while (using it now). The other one however is actually a Sony Ericson data/charging cable, and I haven't had much problems with that one either.
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I use an HTC cable. It works perfect. I wish it was longer but eh.
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The only USB cables that have failed me are those super thin ones, such as the one that came with the phone. These 28/24AWG cables from monoprice should definitely last.
I use a thick blackberry cable but any thick usb cable will do.
I've had the best luck with thick blackberry cables. Just picked up a Gigaware USB cable from Radioshack a couple months ago and it's been working great as well.
I have always had luck with the one that comes with the phone.
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The port on the phone seems broken. It charges but the cable doesn't stay in as tight and subtle movements causes through cable to come out. I have the usb port door all the way open. Any fixes?
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Mine seemed like it needed to wear in, it did the same things as you described but after a while both my BB cable and Samsung cable fit snug.
Not sure what others have experienced.
You sure you're giving it that extra push at the end, and hearing the click of the door locking into place? I've never had the problem of my cable falling out or being held in loosely. In fact, the one time I dropped this phone was when I picked up my laptop and didn't realize the cable was plugged into it. Phone fell to the floor, still attached to the cable.
Make sure you hear that click at the end!
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If you're using the Samsung cable, make sure the door really opened and clicked. It is quite hard on mine to open all the way especially with the hard shell case on.
If you're using 3rd party cable, most of them don't fit. You need to shave off the extra plastics to allow it to fit into the charge port.
My Samsung cable fits really loose now. The little retaining clips on the Samsung USB cable seem to be bent. The Motorola Mini to Micro USB adapter still works great though.
When using OEM Crackberry cable you just need to shave less than 1/8th inch off the side of the connector that faces away from you. (When captivate screen is facing you)
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The door is all the way open. I hate not being able to use the phone while it is charging in fear of the cord coming out. I hope its the cable and not the phone.
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i use my finger nail to push the metel in (phone microUSB port) to make the hole smaller and tighter.
Can anyone direct to a USB cable that works for this phone but is longer then the stock.
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i use a kindle usb cord. it long & works great
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i use a kindle usb cord. it long & works great
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Thx I have along lg cable but it won't stay in neither will my Samsung cable
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Check out monoprice.com. I have ordered multiple cables from them. Good quality at a reasonable price. I have a 6ft micro usb to usb that I use now. Works just as good as the stock one.
http://www.shopping.hp.com/en_US/ho...er-Supplies/FB341AA?HP-TouchPad-Power-Charger ?
Ditto on the suggestion for Monoprice. It's the only place I buy this sort of thing.
But that aside, if you can't find what you're looking for and want a REALLY long cable, you can easily find regular USB extension cables. Like 6 to 15 foot extension cables. Then you can plug your short micro USB cable that fits your phone into the extension.
Thx because the one that comes with the sensation is just to short I wish they made a micro USB to stand USB adaptor that would be great so I could have my phone charge via AC and it actually reach my desk.
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Amazonbasics USB cable is long and good quality, nice price.
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maybe try something like
http://www.google.com/products/cata...a=X&ei=CsfUT5aFEMbV4QTT_pmGAw&ved=0CHIQ8wIwAQ
Basically any USB to USB-Micro B-type cable will work.
I have an adapter cord, for USB usage,I normally use it on my computer.
Yup, monoprice is where its at. I got my 16 ft long cable for a couple bucks. It was definitely worth it.
what do u do with a 16 footer? i just want to sit in the back of the car while my wife drives
i'll second Amazon basics. i have a couple of their usb cords and they are great.
+1 monoprice
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what do u do with a 16 footer? i just want to sit in the back of the car while my wife drives
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Sorry its a late reply..
White 15ft
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10303&cs_id=1030307&p_id=8643&seq=1&format=2
Black 15ft
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10303&cs_id=1030307&p_id=5460&seq=1&format=2
My skyrocket has been having difficulties charging. I find that I have to lift the cable higher than the phone itself (so as to create some kind of upward pressure on the port) for it to charge, or else it won't charge at all. The cable also feels really loose when I try to plug it in.
A friend of mine has a portable HD cable that I borrowed for a while, and it seemed to fit really snug and had no problems with charging at all. Maybe I should get another USB cable? Which cables have you guys found to work really well? This is all very frustrating.
What should I do?
My cable is a bit loose also and sometimes while using it it will charge then disconnect over and over again. I use my cable from my atrix and it works just fine. But I am sure any cable would work fine. As long as it plugs in.
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I bought the DigiPower SP-PKAND Power Kit for Android for $30 and all my problems are now solved. I feel like my phone is all alive again. Honestly, I feel so free now, the feeling is amazing. Best product I have purchased for my phone.
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I bought the DigiPower SP-PKAND Power Kit for Android for $30 and all my problems are now solved. I feel like my phone is all alive again. Honestly, I feel so free now, the feeling is amazing. Best product I have purchased for my phone.
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You buy it online or at best buy or somewhere?
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
Ive scoured the internet trying to find a solution. My USB cord fits really snug in the port but wiggles side to side as if it were really loose. What can I do to fix this annoying wiggle.
Also the phone charges fine its just wiggly.
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I believe that just might be the make of the Nexus 5, as my phone does the same thing.
Oh OK ..whew well that makes me feel much better...thought I had received a bad one. Thnx
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I agree - the usb charging port is very wiggly! Try another cable.
I'm using the charging cable that came with the phone and there is lots of play in the connector - both vertical and horizontal. I will often have my phone plugged in while working with tasker and it seems the usb cable easily works itself loose as the phone is moved around.
It's rather disconcerting. I'm going to try another usb cable to see if it's any better to try to see if the problem is the port or the cable. What is it like on YOUR phone?
OK - I tried another cable and it is MUCH better! The usb cable that comes with the charger is a very loose fit. Try some other usb cables and report your findings. I'm using the one that came with my kindle and it's a much snugger fit.