As my title said, WHERE? Background story: My charger's broken, and I want to buy a new one. I'm charging my phone with laptop now. Here's the result I got after few hours of searching online: none on Amazon, Bestbuy, Walmart, Target, Sony US official website...not original or authentic as they announced on ebay. Asked Sony's customer service, she answered: "Have you checked out our official partners' website, like Amazon or Bestbuy..." Partners? I don't think so, what kind of partner say "sorry, we couldn't find that page"? So...can anyone tell me where to find a sony charger? Many Thanks.
eBay, amazon...
emmmmm....I don't know what to say....
Castiglionais said:
eBay, amazon...
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What's wrong with the ones in Walmart? Works great for me
Doubt you'll find an official OEM Don't charger.
Go aftermarket or buy another manufacturer's charger. As long as it's a certified USB-C charger, then you'd be fine.
I see...thanks.
ilal2ielli said:
Doubt you'll find an official OEM Don't charger.
Go aftermarket it buy another manufacturer's charger. As long as it's a certified USB-C charger, then you'd be fine.
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This is actually super annoying, it made sense when I was buying Sony phones that were not sold in the US, but now that the phones are sold here I would think that I should be able to find an official OEM charger to buy. The only place I have found that I could potentially purchase an OEM cable or any other OEM accessory is the UK Amazon site, no US stores or sites seem to have them.
For those repeatedly saying to just buy an aftermarket charger, that doesn't work if you want to use the cable to connect to a PC to transfer files or flash the phone.
Exactly! You get me! I also found them on Amazons that's outside US, like UK, India...Although I've already bought Aukey charger from Amazon after last two day's hard research on Sony's charger. Sad, just sad. It's not that other charger's no good, it's just realizing that I have no free option makes me sad. And US version's fingerprint sensor is disabled, WTH? We'll have to flash a different firmware to unlock it. Seems like they tried very hard to prevent us from using Sony phone.
reiriop said:
This is actually super annoying, it made sense when I was buying Sony phones that were not sold in the US, but now that the phones are sold here I would think that I should be able to find an official OEM charger to buy. The only place I have found that I could potentially purchase an OEM cable or any other OEM accessory is the UK Amazon site, no US stores or sites seem to have them.
For those repeatedly saying to just buy an aftermarket charger, that doesn't work if you want to use the cable to connect to a PC to transfer files or flash the phone.
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Junye said:
Exactly! You get me! I also found them on Amazons that's outside US, like UK, India...Although I've already bought Aukey charger from Amazon after last two day's hard research on Sony's charger. Sad, just sad. It's not that other charger's no good, it's just realizing that I have no free option makes me sad. And US version's fingerprint sensor is disabled, WTH? We'll have to flash a different firmware to unlock it. Seems like they tried very hard to prevent us from using Sony phone.
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Ya it's quite frustrating, but you can't really blame Sony since the phones don't sell very well in the US so they kind of ignore us. If shipping isn't too bad, I will probably end up buying a cable or two from the Amazon UK site.
As far as fingerprint, I ended up having to follow the thread here that flashes items from the US & CE1 firmwares so that I could have group messaging and fingerprint reader. The only annoying thing about this is that you don't get OTA updates so you need to download both firmwares and flash what you want every time you want the update. A couple annoying things about this that I have run into; backup to the micro SD takes forever and doesn't include you fingerprint details, so I have to re-add my fingerprint every time, restoring also takes forever (like restoring your home/icon setup), you have to re-login to all the apps you were using.
Problem of the century!
Just buy any USB charger.
Co0L said:
Problem of the century!
Just buy any USB charger.
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Reading more than the title of the thread was just too much?
google UCB30 cable, then you can use USB debugging on your xzp
I agree that this is ridiculous. If you sell phones and other accessories in the US then make the charger available. I had a long discussion with Xperia Customer Care months ago and came up empty. They were linking me to eBay sellers that offer refurbished junk. It's simply another reason why Sony fails to establish a strong mobile presence in the US even though they have outstanding devices.
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Does anybody know of any UK stockists for official ASUS accessories for the TF700T as I had the misfortune of buying a crappy USB sync cable due to the one that I got with the device shorting out on me and the replacement one that I got from eBay doesn't work at all.
I've already asked on ASUS UK's official Facebook page and I haven't even had a reply from them.
I would have thought that they would have made the official accessories available at places like HMV and John Lewis, but I wouldn't be too surprised if I can't buy them there.
Aw, crap. I hate it when online-bought stuff doesn't work.
Something liek this:
http://www.amazon.com/Charging-Sync-Cable-TF101-TF201-TF300/dp/B007QUBYDY
Keep in mind that the charging cable hasn't changed from the TF101/201 to the TF700, so whatever you can get your mitts on should work. In theory.
EDIT: stay away from this site as far as actual buying goes, but I laughed:
http://www.asusparts.eu/Asus-90-XB2VOKPW00010Y
Charges over 56 EURO for a charger plus cable. Heh.
http://shop.asus.co.uk/
I bought accessories for my TF101 from them and they were fine.
I now use it on my TF700
I used to have one that was both at the same time, kind of like this one. www.accessorypost.com/zipkordcombo.html
It had replaceable tips for different devices but I only had one so I spliced a different tip together from a different charger.
What's the best charger like that available? I don't care about the price, I just want to know which is the best one.
Is that really worth the money?
No idea but I had one like it before that my brother broke, so he owes me one whether or not it is.
micro usb chargers are pretty much standardized, there's no real "best" charger. Generic wall charger charges my phone at the same rate of the official wall charger included with the phone.
I keep a generic car charger I bought on eBay for a dollar, and keep an official HTC charger at home, and another generic wall charger I bought for a dollar at work. Not to mention plethora of microusb cable at home, work, school, friend's house, laptop, etc., spending that much money on one product seems silly to me.
I am happy with the OEM Sprint car charger:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004GPQTJQ
It is better built than the OEM HTC car charger and has a secondary USB charging plug.
That solves nothing. I want one that can be used in both the car and house like I had before. Does anyone know of one that does that, other than the one I linked to?
Look on amazon dude, there are quite a few. And don't be rude to people who are trying to help you.
I think that's what u looking for
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Sprint-...908807?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5d3585a247
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Look on amazon dude, there are quite a few. And don't be rude to people who are trying to help you.
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I was not being rude. Just because someone points out that something is not helpful is not being rude. Plus, I have looked at amazon. What I'm asking for is opinions on which one of those is of the best quality.
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I think that's what u looking for
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Sprint-...908807?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5d3585a247
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Thanks for finding that. It's a bit iffy given that it comes from ebay (I haven't had a lot of good come from ebay electronics purchases in the past) and because it says it's new but it has scratches and signs of use. Still, not a bad price. Do you know if that's one that'll last a while?
The one I had before was from a company called Gomadic, who sells a charger and different tips for different phones. It's a great charger and outlasted my phone, but the charger costs almost 30 bucks and each tip costs about 6 dollars, and then you have shipping added on to that.
I'm thinking about buy one to for my car...I'm going to see them
Enviado desde mi HTC One S usando Tapatalk 2
I have a non-know brand one . And it is doing his job when i use it .
i need one too
My USB port is slowly dying. It only charges when the cable is in a certain position and when I move it , it stops charging.
Anyone know of a good place to get a new flex cable? I looked at etradesupply, but the shipping is too expensive. The port is 17.99, but the shipping to Canada is 31.99.
I bought 2 off amazon, but when I install it, everything works except the loud speaker. At first I thought it was a defective cable, so I tried the second one I bought as the spare.......still no sound.
At this point I thought I messed up my phone, but when I put the original one back, everything works again except the charging port.
Anyone have any experience with this? Know of a place the sells one that works?
Thanks
Where are you located? Ebay?
Since the N5 has built-in wireless charging, you could just buy a cheap qi charging pad to charge the phone wirelessly.
I'm in Canada.
I did think about eBay, but I'm worried it will be the same as the amazon one. I was hoping someone had ordered one from somewhere and can confirm it worked.
Are you in Toronto? Maybe post an ad on a buy sell trade forum for the part? Any local repair shops gave the part?
Sorry, I should have been more specific. I'm in Vancouver.
I have contacted several reputable businesses in Vancouver, but they want to charge to install the part. I understand their point though since the profit is in the labour.
I'm hoping I don't have to go that route since its substantially more expensive. The cheapest I have been qouted is $60.
I have opened up the phone and am comfortable installing it, so I'm hoping I can save some money doing it myself.
Is this the piece you need? A wireless charger could charge the phone if the USB port is able to transfer data.
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Is this the piece you need? A wireless charger could charge the phone if the USB port is able to transfer data.
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Yup!
That's what I need. Have you bought from a place that you can confirm works?
The one I have works for sure because it actually came from an LG phone. I purchased two phones: 1 with a smashed glass, the other with a damaged emmc. I took the motherboard from the phone with a smashed glass and put it into the phone with a defective motherboard.
I have never purchased replacement parts from a third party except for non-oem pre-assembled LCD/digitizer/glass/frame from Aliexpress.
The USB replacments from Amazon look exactly like the original with the same number of contacts, etc.?
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The one I have works for sure because it actually came from an LG phone. I purchased two phones: 1 with a smashed glass, the other with a damaged emmc. I took the motherboard from the phone with a smashed glass and put it into the phone with a defective motherboard.
I have never purchased replacement parts from a third party except for non-oem pre-assembled LCD/digitizer/glass/frame from Aliexpress.
The USB replacments from Amazon look exactly like the original with the same number of contacts, etc.?
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The amazon one I got, looks exactly like the one in the phone right now.....thats why I'm confused as to why it didn't work. I tried 2 and both the loudspeaker didn't work. Everything else works......however .
I'm not sure which vendor sold the part but were there any negative reviews or buyers mentioning this problem? Could it be something unique about your phone's speaker? I doubt it because the speaker for the d820 and d821 have the same part number.
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I'm not sure which vendor sold the part but were there any negative reviews or buyers mentioning this problem? Could it be something unique about your phone's speaker? I doubt it because the speaker for the d820 and d821 have the same part number.
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There were only 2 reviews.....one said they had the sound problem and the other said it was fine.....I guess its hit or miss with third party parts.
It was the cheapest I found, so that may have something to do with it not working.
Amazon. Never buy cheap
OP purchased them from Amazon but I'm not sure of the price.
Any particular place you recommend?
Did you clean the original? 99%of the time its lint in it
I believe the OP has solved the problem.
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I believe the OP has solved the problem.
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Yup! Problem solved!
I kind XDAer ( I won't mention who, unless they want me to say) sent me the original flex cable from their broken nexus 5.
I did try to clean the port, but it was still no good.
I did buy from Amazon, however I have to admit it was the cheapest one they had for sale. I guess you do get what you pay for.
hey, i am looking fo a charger OEM, since i have forgot mine in the hotel
so what is really concerning is that i have found a seller on ebay is selling OEM charger for $17!!!
i am asking if this can be true since in my opinion Aliexpress is more trusted than ebay " at least i can see the feedbacks"
This One
And this one
and what is your openion on this
SONEic - USB Type-C AMAZON
I know Amazon is safer since they have banned all uncertified type C cables....
Basically every charger is made in China and since Huawei is a chinese company and these ebay sellers are from China, it wouldn't surprise me that these chargers on eBay are legit although in my experience I would advise caution . As for the charger you have linked on Amazon, I haven't tried that one but I bought this one and haven't had any issues so far.
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Basically every charger is made in China and since Huawei is a chinese company and these ebay sellers are from China, it wouldn't surprise me that these chargers on eBay are legit although in my experience I would advise caution . As for the charger you have linked on Amazon, I haven't tried that one but I bought this one and haven't had any issues so far.
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I don't trust eBay either,,
As for your charger dose of give you the same charging speed?
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I don't trust eBay either,,
As for your charger dose of give you the same charging speed?
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To be brutally honest with you, and this may seem a bit elitist and privileged to some, but I wouldn't trust my $600 phone with anything but an original charger or one bought directly from Google, and not Huawei, not ebay or amazon, and this goes for both chargers and cables.
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To be brutally honest with you, and this may seem a bit elitist and privileged to some, but I wouldn't trust my $600 phone with anything but an original charger or one bought directly from Google, and not Huawei, not ebay or amazon, and this goes for both chargers and cables.
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Considering Google only makes 2 mediocre chargers (dual port 22W, and tethered 15W) I would rather get a 3rd party one. I have the Google dual port type C charger, but I also have ones from Choetech and Tronsmart that all work just as well as my OEM charger. I rarely use my OEM, in fact it's been in my drawer of chargers for a while now because other companies made better more versatile chargers. OEM chargers don't always use the best circuitry to control voltages, current etc, but with 3rd party chargers they have incentive to make better charges due to the intense competition. I witnesses this with my HTC 10 stock charger and Samsung one from my S7 Edge; OEM isn't always the best to say the least.
I've been very happy with the BlitzWolf charger
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ttminh1997 said:
To be brutally honest with you, and this may seem a bit elitist and privileged to some, but I wouldn't trust my $600 phone with anything but an original charger or one bought directly from Google, and not Huawei, not ebay or amazon, and this goes for both chargers and cables.
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The thing is google store isnt available in my country and there is no work around, although I have a us shipping address :/
I'm using a Choetech charging station that's reasonably priced (slightly higher than what your looking at) and I've got to say it charges in very similar times to the original OEM charger, it also has the added benefit of being able to charge my smart watch and tablet at the same time too. Perfect for people who don't want chargers plugged in all over the place.
Here's a link:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Charger-CHOETECH-Charging-Station-Samsung/dp/B01F6Y3TEI
Hope this helps.
I don't even know why Motorola trusted me with this tiny ass adapter But I lost the darn thing in a day. Does anyone know where to find a replacement that isn't from China and won't take a month to get here? I tried contacting Motorola about it but all they said was contact Verizon, which is useless considering they don't sell it. Any advice?
Not an answer, but similar question...does anyone know if a usb c to 3.5 mm male cord exists?
My headphones have a removeable cord 3.5mm male on both ends...itd be nice to have a cable as opposed to an adapter.
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I don't even know why Motorola trusted me with this tiny ass adapter But I lost the darn thing in a day. Does anyone know where to find a replacement that isn't from China and won't take a month to get here? I tried contacting Motorola about it but all they said was contact Verizon, which is useless considering they don't sell it. Any advice?
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I could have sworn earlier today or yesterday I saw what tour looking for on Verizon website. I would start calling g local stores and see if they have any in stock.
In fact I know I saw one on the Verizon site. Just don't remember which day.
Hope that helps
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I could have sworn earlier today or yesterday I saw what tour looking for on Verizon website. I would start calling g local stores and see if they have any in stock.
In fact I know I saw one on the Verizon site. Just don't remember which day.
Hope that helps
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Just went to go look all over the "shop" section on their website, didn't see anything, you may have gotten it confused with their Micro USB to USB C connector. Thanks anyway man
A search on google yields plenty of ebay results, Im even more glad I got two now.
The ones on ebay are pretty cheap if you can find reviews in there to look at
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A search on google yields plenty of ebay results, Im even more glad I got two now.
The ones on ebay are pretty cheap if you can find reviews in there to look at
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Yeah they're pretty cheap, but they all come from China.
I am thinking that will be the only option as the original is from China...and I briefly looked into it when I first bought the phone, I was then unlucky enough to receive a defective device and returned it for a replacement...well the adapter was in the bag not the box so I got a spare for the inconvenience of returning to the store.
Bump. Has anyone found a seller in the states? The only places that seem to sell them are from China.
Honestly, if you're a regular listener to music it might be time to go BT.
I've been using BT almost exclusively for a long time and and it's really nice.
First, no tangling of cords. No having to un-knot the mess when you take 'em out of your pocket or bag... no worry about snagging them on something when I'm sitting on the bus communicating to work.
Second, additional controls. Most BT headsets have controls for volume as well as track control so you can adjust without having to open the music app on your phone if you playing a game, checking email, or reading a book. Or...
Third, you don't need to be right next to your phone. You could have your phone tucked away in a purse or bag or briefcase or backpack and still listen to music. Or you could have it sitting on the charge on the counter while you're moving around the house... as long as you're not too far away of course.
Not, I'm not a serious audiophile, so I admit that there may be some degradation of sound quality going via BT. It's no problem for me, but I can understand that it might be so for some people. But unless your the type that really needs super good sound quality... or you just don't have the extra cash handy, BT is the way to go in my humble opinion.
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Bump. Has anyone found a seller in the states? The only places that seem to sell them are from China.
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I too only found ones from China, and I finally found a listing in the US for the exact same product in the chinese listings, the white one, and I bought 3 of them. Huge mistake, don't go for them. They don't support stereo headphones :silly:
Huge waste of money. I too decided to go bluetooth as the poster above me, I use a pair of Beats Studio 2.0 (I know you guys hate beats, blah blah blah) and they work great. I did manage to RMA my phone though, as I was having some issues with the power button, and they just sent me a completely new Moto Z Force Droid in box, so I have a spare turbo charger and a new headset adapter
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I am thinking that will be the only option as the original is from China...and I briefly looked into it when I first bought the phone, I was then unlucky enough to receive a defective device and returned it for a replacement...well the adapter was in the bag not the box so I got a spare for the inconvenience of returning to the store.
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Lol, same here. My charger and fingerprint scanner **** the bed in a week. Got my new one though and so far, smooth sailing.
I can confirm that this one does work with my Verizon Moto Z Force: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N7R8PWO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/Motorola-USB...rd_wg=mrHsG&psc=1&refRID=BR1XD2TDTJA6SAEYDTD4
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https://www.amazon.com/Motorola-USB...rd_wg=mrHsG&psc=1&refRID=BR1XD2TDTJA6SAEYDTD4
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Actual OEM, GREAT item
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Actual OEM, GREAT item
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I hope that will be good wth a sennheiser hd700, I have a FIIO E11 amplifier but I would prefer It works without it, just with this cable would be perfect !
Just came across two eBay listings for what appear to be OEM replacement adapters (SKN6474A), thought I'd share (after I bought two for myself, natch). Kinda weird: same seller, but the first link is for $7.99 Buy-It-Now, the 2nd is for $9.99 but accepting offers. Haven't received them yet so can't say for sure they're the real deal, but the seller has 100% with 150 ratings. Act quick!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorola-Ty...Adapter-Motorola-Earphone-Cable-/322518195837
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorola-Ty...Adapter-Motorola-Earphone-Cable-/322518195017