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USB cable?

Anyone know where to buy the same cable with charger plug that comes with the phone? I bought a samsung cable off amazon and it doesn't work. Thanks.

It's a standard micro-USB cable. Amazon has some non-generics made by Blackberry for a little over a dollar.

I bought the Samsung Replacement USB Data Charging Cable for Samsung SPH-M330, SCH-R100, SGH-T939, SCH-R850 and it does not work with the Charge.

I bought this
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0049IE70I and
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001XXUOQI
I think the second one is the one you are saying you bought...I bought 4 of them and they all work.

I know its just a normal micro usb cable, but I also would like to find a few more of the factory cables that came with the Charge. They are really nice quality. If you compare part numbers the Charge cable and charger have a newer part number than what is currently available on samsungs website. Maybe they are slowly phasing the new cable and charger in replacing the older style.
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The micro USB cable I'm using now that worked with the Thunderbolt does not work with the Charge. Does anyone know of any 6ft cables they know work with the Charge? I'm also wondering if it might be the cigarette adapter that is not up to the task.

you do have to be careful because several merchants are going to see the term "Charge Cable" and think that it is meant for the Charge, however it is actually meant for "Charging only"
I have several microusb charging cables and they do not allow usb mode, however if it clearly states "for sync" it should work...

cheap generics
MyCableMart offers some great deals on cables. I bought a 6ft and a 10ft from them and both work great with my Charge.
mycablemart(dot)com/store/cart.php?c=26&m=product_list#USB
p.s. I can't post links yet

foister82 said:
you do have to be careful because several merchants are going to see the term "Charge Cable" and think that it is meant for the Charge, however it is actually meant for "Charging only"
I have several microusb charging cables and they do not allow usb mode, however if it clearly states "for sync" it should work...
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+1. Be careful. Any old USB to micro-USB cable will charge the phone, but you won't be reading or writing data without the proper version of the cable. I found that out the hard way after trying to get Odin to recognize the Charge with a generic cable for an hour before finally trying the OEM Samsung cable

I used my OG Motorola Droid's micro USB cable to root the other day, it worked flawlessly.

Any micro USB should work and can be bought anywhere. I used the micro USB cable from my WD Passport.
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Just go with monoprice... http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=103&cp_id=10303#1030307
If you're not familiar with them- they do great quality cables (across the board) for dirt cheap...hdmi, home theater, computer etc...p.s. their LCD mounts are great and cheap too.
I'm personally trying to track down a good quality retractable micro-usb cable for use in the car...I looked at a few on amazon, but the reviews were sketchy for some issues with the connector not being long enough. Anyone have any experience?

smguy101 said:
I used my OG Motorola Droid's micro USB cable to root the other day, it worked flawlessly.
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+1 I am also using Motorola cables without any issues. Superb quality, using them for everything.
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I only use the samsung cable when using odin. I read there is an extra pin for data but I might be wrong or motorola used the same data pin. I have 2 retractable cables I use, ine I keep in my bag for data transfer/charging and one in my work desk for charging only. My work Mac hates when I plug in the data cable so It's just safer to use the charge only cable if I'm not transfering data.

Apparently the Charge has a special cable with some pin that allows flashing through Odin.
Not only that, I'm pretty sure you need the correct type of cable for the correct voltage output(if you want a full and fast charge)

Hi all. I am deciding between the Charge and the Infuse for work (we have contracts with both ATT and Verizon).
I was reading about the USB cable for the Charge. Looks like I need the "special" cable to do both charging AND data as you guys are discovering.
Can anyone confirm if that is the same case for the Infuse?
Thanks
Ernie

aesalazar said:
Hi all. I am deciding between the Charge and the Infuse for work (we have contracts with both ATT and Verizon).
I was reading about the USB cable for the Charge. Looks like I need the "special" cable to do both charging AND data as you guys are discovering.
Can anyone confirm if that is the same case for the Infuse?
Thanks
Ernie
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I wouldn't join AT&T over something so minor as a USB cable. Verizon's network much more reliable imo.

It's not the phone that is causing the charge only/charge and data issue it's the cable itself. Some cables are marketed as charge only cables that are not made with any wires for data. There are universal cables for data and charging that have these wires.
What I was talking about is a special pin for use with Odin. Possibly a special factory function or error checking. That's why I always use the factory cable for flashing.

FYI: The cable I bought is defective as it won't work on my friends dx2 either. I still would like to know where to get the official cable from (assuming the price is not crazy) if anyone knows.

Thanks for the info guys. Interesting about that extra pin. Also a bit of a PITA since it nice to be able to use just any cable lying around.
Ernie

[Q] Only charge from ONE MUSB cable?

Hi all!
My HTC Sensation, stock, will ONLY charge from the HTC USB cable I have. I have tried several other micro USB cables, none of them will charge this phone.
Which seems totaly bogus to me.
ANYONE got a thought as to why only one mUSB cable will charge this one, and others won't?
Thanks!

Dunno... I charge and usb connect with stock, Moto MB501, and MyTouch4G cables. All of them work just fine!

As we speak I'm using an older Blackberry Charger, but that wasn't your question...
It could be that the cables you're using are for dedicated data transfer. The HTC mUSB cable supplies both data and power, but there are plenty of "cheaper" cords which do one or the other. Do you have older mUSB wall chargers that don't connect to the computer (which is what I'm assuming you're doing)? Try one of those out and see if it charges. Sometimes, generic cables have issues with contact points, and that's where your issue might lie. Also, check the USB-A end (the bigger one) and see how many contacts it has. That often determines the function of the cord. Example 2 contact points instead of 4 = charge only.
I do know that back in the day, Motorola recessed some of their pins (or altogether removed one) to ensure that Motorola phones used Motorola chargers only. That would cause phones to act a little wonky when they were connected if it wasn't a Motorola. But this was back with mini usb, so it may not even be pertinent...
Voltage wise, however, it should be just fine. There is the universal 5V/700mA voltage, so it's highly unlikely that's the issue. My guess is the cables aren't very good, or your phone has suffered damage (doubtful)

Galaxy S4 USB Cord

Hi !
I broke my usb cable so I can't charge my phone anymore...
I looked online but I can't find an "official" usb cord. I know that if you don't use the right one, things like ODIN may fail...
Does anyone know a good USB cord reference for the vzw s4 ?
Thanks !

Any micro USB cord should work. I've used the original and many cheap ones without problems.
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digitalreflex said:
Any micro USB cord should work. I've used the original and many cheap ones without problems.
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It may charge but not connect to the computer i have had this issue in the past with other phones.
Generally any official or name brand cords should work it doesn't have to be the Samsung one, I'm still using my Blackberry branded cords without issue, if you are really worried i would recommend getting the cable from a major online retailer like newegg or Ncix or Canada Computers (if you are in Canada)

digitalreflex said:
Any micro USB cord should work. I've used the original and many cheap ones without problems.
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Not "any" micro USB cord would deliver the full 1900 mA that the stock S4 charger provides. It works but it will charge slower.
I've tested a bunch of cables and found that the iFrogz is the most reliable. It is capable of delivering 1900 mA or higher (when used with Nexus 7, etc). On top of it, the plug is slim, so it will work with thick cases or those with small cutout.
The pink ones can be found on eBay for $3.50. Other colors can be found on Amazon for $6. I like them non-black so I can find it easy among all the cables.
Hope this helps.

A quick search revealed some info :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2352662&highlight=3m+cable
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43321912#post43321912

I have been using my first usb cord... think it came with my og droid with no issues

I have a couple of Nokia USB cables that are very reliable for both data and charging.

I have several monoprice usb cords. They all work fine and charge as fast as the oem cord.

Majority of the cords on ebay claim they sell the oem cable, they are like 1 to 1 copy, they are not OEM, but they do offer reasonable quality and speed, and do offer data transfer at a low cost compare to the actual OEM one's.

Does it matter which USB cable I get?

This is probably a noob question, but is there any specific micro usb cable I should get for this phone? The one that comes with it is so short. Is there any specific wattage or mAh I need to look for before buying a longer cable?

I don't think usb cable matters ,,,,only thing is you have to use correct adapter

pchetan2 said:
I don't think usb cable matters ,,,,only thing is you have to use correct adapter
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Hmmm... how would I know which car charger to get then? The one I got has a 2.4a port and a 2.1a port

You can use the same adapter that came within the box

USB cables make a huge difference, more than people realize, especially if you want a cable that's longer than 3ft. Try to find one that has 24AWG wiring

Yes, it does matter. Since we can't see internal wires, we don't know what its gauge is. I have changed to original cable (comes with phone) to get faster charging.
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ngvuanh said:
Yes, it does matter. Since we can't see internal wires, we don't know what its gauge is. I have changed to original cable (comes with phone) to get faster charging.
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You can search for them, and a lot of times it is imprinted on the cable. look for 28/24AWG, this means that the signaling wires are 28AWG and the power wires are 24AWG. The safest bet is to get genuine cables for any of the leading smartphone manufacturers like Samsung, LG or Motorola.
Monoprice is also a good source - http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=103&cp_id=10303&cs_id=1030307&p_id=5458&seq=1&format=2

I know cable specification would be imprinted out side with most trusted brands, but some times there is no print on cheap chinese cables.
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yeah it matter i tried charging mine with the samsung adapter but a longer USB cable from ebay somewhere didn;t even charge the phone to 100% over night got to 80.

USB C Retractable Cables - Anyone?

I know it is early in the switch to USB C, but has anyone seen retractable USB C cables yet? I hate taking full size cables with me traveling or with my backup battery, and like to use these in my car so they are always out of the way when not in use. I'm just starting to look, but I can't be the only one that uses these.

There's always the option of getting a Micro-USB to Type-C converter, and using your existing retractable cables.

That's what I'm going to do for the mean time for sure, I just figured crowdsourcing folks looking for these things is better. Always worried I'll lose the adapter when I need it the most.

Found one, kind of. It has an adapter on the cable. Still looking though.
http://m.amzer.com/Amzer-Micro-USB-Retractable-Data-Cable-With-Type-C-Adapter-P98020.htm

RED ZMAN said:
Found one, kind of. It has an adapter on the cable. Still looking though.
http://m.amzer.com/Amzer-Micro-USB-Retractable-Data-Cable-With-Type-C-Adapter-P98020.htm
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Any more luck on sourcing retractable USB-Cs? I'm in the same boat.

I haven't looked in a bit, but thanks for reminding me.
FUnny, I've only used my backup battery 2 times since I got this phone, to charge overnight when I was at a hotel and when I forgot to charge my phone one night. I may not need this anymore as I just can't kill this phone.

RED ZMAN said:
I know it is early in the switch to USB C, but has anyone seen retractable USB C cables yet? I hate taking full size cables with me traveling or with my backup battery, and like to use these in my car so they are always out of the way when not in use. I'm just starting to look, but I can't be the only one that uses these.
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Problem with retractable cables is they aren't very good quality and I'm going to guess most of the retractable USB-C retractable that come out of China won't be compliant.
A better option might be to get a good USB-C cable and wind it in one of these to make your own retractable cable......
http://recoilwinders.com/

After 3 months still nothing on the market.