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[Q] wireless charging?

EVO 4G got it (check powermat.com)
why not our beloved desire
i searched wireless charging battery covers or cases but i found nothing...
so i had this idea...if i can't buy one, why not make one...
I was thinking something like that:
buy a case/battery cover with wireless charging technology
buy a case/bigger battery cover for desire
detach wireless receiver from the first case/cover
apply receiver to desire case/cover
but I'm a student and i cant afford to waste money so i don't want to buy 100$ worth of gear just to find it incompatible...
so if anyone has any experience please share...any input will be appreciated.
also...if anyone has a charging case for any phone... I'd appreciate a thorough description(size of different pieces)

Get a desire case from ebay for £1.50 and a iphone charger case from mymemory i think for £20 and give it a go mate. i would love to have one too!!!

it won't be incompatible.
The powermat receiver consists of a large coil (the huge flat thing in the cover), a small circuit board and a mini usb connector. So all it does is to transform and send the received energy to the 5V USB connector. This will be compatible with almost every smartphone.
Much more difficult is it to put the coil, circuit and connector in the Desire back cover. It's only possible if you buy a bigger battery cover, and then, with a some skill and time you should be able get it working.
But is all this a thicker Desire and an annoying USB connector sticking out of the rear of the Desire worth the trouble? I don't think so.
Also note, that it won't charge as fast as it does with the AC Adapter. So better get a nice looking docking station.

worth to give a try
edofic said:
EVO 4G got it (check powermat.com)
why not our beloved desire
i searched wireless charging battery covers or cases but i found nothing...
so i had this idea...if i can't buy one, why not make one...
I was thinking something like that:
buy a case/battery cover with wireless charging technology
buy a case/bigger battery cover for desire
detach wireless receiver from the first case/cover
apply receiver to desire case/cover
but I'm a student and i cant afford to waste money so i don't want to buy 100$ worth of gear just to find it incompatible...
so if anyone has any experience please share...any input will be appreciated.
also...if anyone has a charging case for any phone... I'd appreciate a thorough description(size of different pieces)
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hmm... ive been looking and cant find anything myself either. imm good with stuff like that so ill give it a try as soon as i get some extra cash for you
allso, my tilt 2 has a habbit of getting hot while tethering and charging. anyone kno of a place where i can get rele small (rele small) computer fans to help with cooling?

dark_angelfighter17 said:
hmm... ive been looking and cant find anything myself either. imm good with stuff like that so ill give it a try as soon as i get some extra cash for you
allso, my tilt 2 has a habbit of getting hot while tethering and charging. anyone kno of a place where i can get rele small (rele small) computer fans to help with cooling?
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I would try ebay or chineese like dealextreme(dot)com

USB Cables

I know these cost more than the ones online, but are they any better?
Monster 1.5Ft High Speed Micro USB Cable
http://www.frys.com/product/6047058?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

mynewepic10 said:
I know these cost more than the ones online, but are they any better?
Monster 1.5Ft High Speed Micro USB Cable
http://www.frys.com/product/6047058?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
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They are better if you don't like having money.

muyoso said:
They are better if you don't like having money.
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Lol
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The only great thing about monster is the profit margin they make stores. God I used to love convincing people how they "needed" a monster cable to get things to work the way they should. Of course this was when I made commision way back when I sold them lol.
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Dulanic said:
The only great thing about monster is the profit margin they make stores. God I used to love convincing people how they "needed" a monster cable to get things to work the way they should. Of course this was when I made commision way back when I sold them lol.
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Yeah, this. Monster is - ahem - bull****.
http://www.monoprice.com

What about this one. Seems to not be much more than if you ordered from monoprice
http://www.frys.com/product/5800573?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

mynewepic10 said:
What about this one. Seems to not be much more than if you ordered from monoprice
http://www.frys.com/product/5800573?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
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Just order from monoprice and get the amazing gold plated microUSB cable for like a dollar.

LOL, Monster Cables.
Better one though is the Denon ethernet cable that costs $500: http://usa.denon.com/us/Product/Pag...roductId=f7d26b3a-05a6-4724-a5c1-2a63642a6206

muyoso said:
Just order from monoprice and get the amazing gold plated microUSB cable for like a dollar.
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This one?
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10303&cs_id=1030307&p_id=5457&seq=1&format=2

Lol, I ordered those and a 6' one, shipped to my house for $5 even.

mynewepic10 said:
This one?
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10303&cs_id=1030307&p_id=5457&seq=1&format=2
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Yep. Bought that one for the car and bought 2 6ft ones for indoors. All work flawlessly.

I ordered some generic cables on eBay and they work just fine. I do like the way that the micro usb side of the cable that came with the phone is angled, making it easier to plug in in the dark.
I've looked online and found the Samsung replacement part but it appears they are only 2' 9" long (which is a LOT shorter than the cable that came with the phone).
Here's one of the sites where I found this:
http://www.daydeal.com/product.php?productid=38609&cat=888
Has anyone seen a longer (and possibly cheaper) cable like this?
Thanks!
Scott

scott47 said:
I ordered some generic cables on eBay and they work just fine. I do like the way that the micro usb side of the cable that came with the phone is angled, making it easier to plug in in the dark.
I've looked online and found the Samsung replacement part but it appears they are only 2' 9" long (which is a LOT shorter than the cable that came with the phone).
Here's one of the sites where I found this:
http://www.daydeal.com/product.php?productid=38609&cat=888
Has anyone seen a longer (and possibly cheaper) cable like this?
Thanks!
Scott
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Just buy the monoprice cable and score the right side of the microusb end with a knife or something so you can easily insert it in the dark.

Anyone seen one that is at a right angle that goes in the phone instead up straight up?
So when plugged in, in the car and mounted it doesn't go up like 2 inches before it turns back down.
**nevermind found one on ebay (searched usb cable micro angled)

I bought a 2 pack of retractable cables on ebay for portable charging. To my surprise they work to transfer data, too. It's interesting because the last retractable phone cable I bought could only be used to charge (samsung instinct)

Bought mine from NewEgg and an expensive one is about $15. I choose some that were $4 a piece. Works great

Just placed my order for 2 6ft ones. One to have at work and one at home.

mapcom1 said:
Anyone seen one that is at a right angle that goes in the phone instead up straight up?
So when plugged in, in the car and mounted it doesn't go up like 2 inches before it turns back down.
**nevermind found one on ebay (searched usb cable micro angled)
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do not get right angle! I made that mistake, it covers the 3.5 mm audio.
get an "Up angle" for a while usbfirewire.com was the only vendor and was $16 to $20 shipped depending on length, but they recently started showing up on ebay for $7 shipped.
I got an up angle from this vendor and it came fairly fast for hong kong (abut 7 days) and was a very good gauge and quality:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Usb-male-AM-up-angle-90-degree-micro-B-cable-/390255590008
$7 shipped

Can anyone recommend a *thin and flexible* USB charging cable? I bought these from Amazon and although they work fine, they are too stiff and thick and I am worried that they will damage my port with prolonged use since I have to bend the cable before the phone lies flat on the table while charging. There are many other options out there but it is hard to judge by the picture how thin and flexible the cable is. I am looking for something as thin and flexible as the OEM cable. Thanks

Got mine in the mail the other day. Took about 3 days or so to get. Very quick shipping. The usb part that plugs into the phone is pretty snug.

Proper USB charging cables

Hey!
Found this forum as I was looking into why the h*** my USB chargers didnt charge my new S4 :silly:
This thread helped me a lot: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2274321
But one question remains unanswered:
Where to find a decent USB cable that serves same ammunt of current as the original charger+cable?
I feel a need for a longer cable than the 1M delivered with the phone.
First I tried a cheapo 3M cable, unshielded=300mA
Then a shielded 3M=600mA
Cut the shielded 3M one into a 70cm cable, and did not connect the shield=1900mA, just as the original cable.
Is it really so that any cable more than 1M long cannot be used if I want to achieve the full amps?
Or is there a good quality cable 2-3M out there just waiting for me to find it?

From my experience of buying Micro USB cables for use whilst driving and charging the phone.
All apart from the supplied Samsung cable are useless and don't deliver the 1900 mah charge.
I have lots of Mini USB cable or various lengths which I don't use any more.
So, I decided to buy a micro to mini USB adapter.
I bought it from Amazon UK http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mini-Micro-Adapter-Charger-Converter/dp/B008CAH5NA/ref=sr_1_1/275-7996231-0241748?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1373119829&sr=1-1&keywords=micro+to+mini+adapter Other suppliers will have them.
It works perfectly on any mini cable I attach it to, cheap retractable's to long length cable, giving 1900 mah all the time.
I've since bought another 2.
If you buy one of the above, you might need to remove some plastic from the end that fits into the phone, as it can slip out of the phone when tugged.
That only effected the first one I bought, not the other two.
It's easy it fix, just use a sharp knife in the joint seem of the plastic, to separate both halves, file off any excess plastic and close the plastic case around the metal work, it will relock into place.
In my opinion, for the price it's worth buying at least one.

I found a 10' cable (~3M) that charges at the same 1.9 rate as the stock cable.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43321912#post43321912

You might want to consider monoprice. Have used their HDMI cables for years. Got a buddy in TV for 35 years who has used their cables at the network forever. They're also very reasonable. Their premium cable (6ft) will set you back $3 US +shipping.

CZ Eddie said:
I found a 10' cable (~1M) that charges at the same 1.9 rate as the stock cable.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43321912#post43321912
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Of topic, but 10' is ~3M.
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LMAO, I knew that. Not sure what I was thinking when I put 1M in there.

Thanks for your replies!
First of I have ordered some of the adapters mentioned.
And for the cables.. Live in Norway, so tried to find some sellers who ship here...
Seems like I need to look more into that after my vacation :silly:

Eirik78 said:
Thanks for your replies!
First of I have ordered some of the adapters mentioned.
And for the cables.. Live in Norway, so tried to find some sellers who ship here...
Seems like I need to look more into that after my vacation :silly:
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I just got my S4 and my existing set up does not deliver the needed current. I am not surprised the existing cable did not work since it was a flat wire that I pulled from a retractable setup. It looked nice running up my dash. Now I have to find a replacement. I only need about 50 centimeters or about 20 inches.
Any suggestions?

Mediabridge micro usb 2.0 cables on Amazon are high grade cables. I've purchased a couple of them.
I'll find a link for you.
Link found:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004GF8TIK
They have a couple of sizes. I purchased the 6 foot cables.
*Note:
Not all cases accept the size of the usb connector though, as it is slightly larger than the stock cable, without notification.

swieder711 said:
I just got my S4 and my existing set up does not deliver the needed current. I am not surprised the existing cable did not work since it was a flat wire that I pulled from a retractable setup. It looked nice running up my dash. Now I have to find a replacement. I only need about 50 centimeters or about 20 inches.
Any suggestions?
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I am using the Samsung cable that comes with the travel charger. Its a bit shorter than the one that comes with the phone.
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usb chrager cable not working well

Hi
I bought a cheap Chinese USB charger cable for my N4 and I feel like it doesn't charge as well as the original... (although I use the same AC power)
Could it be ? or is it just me ?

It's the cheap cabling, I have the same issue with cheap 3 metre cabling I bought on eBay.
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So you paid less than usual for something and now it's performance is worse than usual. What a shocker.
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SMillerNL said:
So you paid less than usual for something and now it's performance is worse than usual. What a shocker.
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@SMillerNL = You should see the annual report of some of the big western companies to figure that most of their profits comes from people like you

get a proper usb cable, i got a cheap Chinese one and the usb split on one side and the connection to the phone was too short so i had to cut some of the insulation off.

LiranL said:
@SMillerNL = You should see the annual report of some of the big western companies to figure that most of their profits comes from people like you
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It's not that I don't buy cheap stuff, it's that I don't expect it to have the same quality.
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Can anyone advise which cable to buy, if someone had experience with any particular cable?
It's not that I don't wanna pay, or that I look for cheap one.. but still there are some limits
Just looking for good one. Friend bought few cables, they were so stiff I was afraid they will break if you wiggle them, and micro usb port was also hard to inject into phone..was afraid to break micro usb port..
Was looking on LG web, couldn't find it for buy..
So, looking if someone have experience with some particular cable. TnX

Best cables I have ever used. Very high quality, they feel very much like (dare I say it), Apple cables with the hard shell.
http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=103&cp_id=10303&cs_id=1030307&p_id=9761&seq=1&format=2
http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=103&cp_id=10303&cs_id=1030307&p_id=9762&seq=1&format=2

I use the monoprice premium cables too. Had it for a couple months and no breaks yet. And life time warranty. Better than the amazon basic cables.

Ah yes, already checked monoprice, looks like good quality cables, but problem is that they don't ship to my country
And even if they did, I checked country next to mine, price would be ~20$, so..
TnX anyway

Try amazon. I bought mine through there.

Have you thought about wireless chargers? Fry's usually has those for about $20, and they come with a USB cord.
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LiranL said:
Hi
I bought a cheap Chinese USB charger cable for my N4 and I feel like it doesn't charge as well as the original... (although I use the same AC power)
Could it be ? or is it just me ?
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That kind Sir, is called: A NO BRAINER

1.Someone have\tried visible led cable type?how his quality?charge time?...?
Thanks very much!

Good place to buy USB charging port flex cable?

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.

audit13 said:
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.?

audit13 said:
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.

audit13 said:
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.