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[Q] Phone casing prevents proper microUSB plug-in

Help guys. Do appreciate a little help here. I have a phone cover for Galaxy Note and it covers it perfectly except a little problem with the opening of cover at the microUSB area. The hole over the microUSB area is not properly cut. It means that whenever I would plug the microUSB wire into the port during charging, it wouldn't fit perfectly. However, the battery still indicates that it is charging eventhough the microUSB charging wire is only plugged into the microUSB port halfway.Battery always charged to a 100%. My question is could plugging the microUSB wire halfway into the port damage the phone in anyway while it's charging? Thanks.

Not likely, but there is a chance it might damage the phone. Since it's not properly inserted, some connectors might hit wrong pins, especially when moved.
Probably best to just take the case off for charging.

Galaxy Tab fast charger - solution

I just purchased a new Galaxy Tab 3, 7 inch to replace my aging Dell Streak 7 as a media server in my van. I like the Galaxy (I have the phone), and it was a natural fit.
Unfortunately, charging in the vehicle was problematic. I already had a nice Scosche 12v to USB charger which has 2.1 amp capacity. But the Galaxy wasn't having any.
Then I discovered that Samsung used a cheat: they shorted the data (Vcc+ and Vcc-) wires in their house-brand chargers (instead of the usual assortment of resistors).
So, a modification of an el-cheapo microUSB cable (at the larger, USB end-- this brand has snap-on covers) and I have me a dedicated charge-only cable for use with the Scosche (or any other generic, 2+ amp USB charging port). I could have put in a switch, but it was too much bother-- easy enough to disconnect the two data+ and data- cables-- in the standard USB plug (the larger end) these are the two in the middle, with the power being the outer pair. Then I twisted these together, a wee bit of solder, and carefully push this to one side, and snap the cover back into place. A quick test with a generic USB charger-- it works.
I got the cable via Amazon, it's of chinese make, and has a little reel in the center to shorten or lengthen the whole, for about $1.50. It's black, and has no maker's marks of any kind.
If you do go this way, the larger end is much easier to work on, than that tiny microUSB plug end. If your cable has a molded cover, you could remove it carefully with a box cutter or similar. Then use epoxy or hot-melt glue to replace the over-mold you removed, once you connect the two data wires. I would either solder them, or cover with a bit of tape (before gluing), as the glue could seep between them, ruining your connection.
Or you could slit the cable lengthwise, and join the white & green wires, leaving the ones going to the large end unconnected. Not as neat, but it'd certainly work.
If you decide to put in a switch? You'll need a double-pole, double-throw switch. Most of these have 6 terminals: like this: = = = with the center pair common to either end pairs, depending on which way the switch is thrown. Solder the white wire to one of the center pair, and the green to the other-- from the small (microUSB) end. Now connect the white from the large USB to one of the other pair, to the matching white one, and the green on the same side. On the opposite side, simply connect the pair of terminals with a short jumper. Now, when you flip the switch one way, it'll short the pair going to the microUSB plug, leaving the ones coming from the large USB plug unconnected. Flip the switch, and you'll restore as they were before. Epoxy or hot-melt glue to neaten everything up.
But that was too much work for me, a $1.50 cable dedicated to charging was fine for me-- I leave the OEM cable for when I need to transfer files from my PC.

[Review] Meenova Ultimus Wireless Charging dock and USB 2.0 Hub

Disclaimer: I was given these items at a large discount for my honest and unbiased feedback/review.
Meenova
Ultimus Qi Wireless Charging Dock
The Ultimus dock looks like it is made out of brushed aluminum; however, it is actually made entirely out of plastic. I was a little disappointed to see this when I first took it out of the box since I expected a much better feeling item from Meenova. The dock honestly feels cheap no matter how you decide to look at it. It does feature and adjustable plastic base that makes it more versatile so your phone should be able to line up. I did find a small issue with this set up; since the base (shelf the phone sits on) can move it tends to creek & flex when you place your phone down on it. I had to use the lowest setting on it for the S7 Edge which might not bode well if you have a phone like the Note 5 or Nexus 6. If the phones coil were lower and it had to be raised upwards, I don’t think the charger would be stable since it rocks a little bit right now. The bottom of the charger does have a ‘tacky’ piece of material on the bottom to keep it from sliding around your desk like other chargers I have seen. It works well enough to not have the charger fall over when I place my S7 Edge down on it and Meenova includes 2 spare ones in the box just in case the original one wears out over time. Despite the charger being made of out plastic, and feeling a little rickety the brushed metal finish does have a nice texture to it.
What’s in the box:
-Ultimus Qi Wireless Charging Dock
-Micro-USB cable
-2x spare ‘tacky’ bottom pads
-Documentation
On the backside you will find a micro-USB input port that you can use to plug in the included micro-USB cable. Since the charger operates at the standard qi speed of 5V/1A, it doesn’t require a higher output wall adapter like some of the newer 10W+ wireless chargers do. When charging your phone, the viewing angle it gives you is nice and isn’t as steep as TYLT’s 45 degree one. The charger will take your S7 Edge about 3.5-4.5 hours to fully charge depending on how low your phones battery is.
Input rating, and base height settings
Micro-USB input
'Tacky bottom' with the plastic still on it
Side View
Front View
Base view with the plastic still on it
Charging
Overall:
I’m not a fan of the cheap feeling build this charger has compared to all of Meevoa’s other excellent products that I have. I’m going to keep it on my desk, and update this review if anything changes, breaks etc. over time.
Meenova
USB 2.0 Hub with Micro-USB charging
This little hub is unique in the sense that it offers both micro-USB ports alongside conventional USB ports that can be used for data transfer. The little hub isn’t designed to charge your phone, or anything that requires a huge power draw due to its limited 5V/2A input. Each port is limited to a 5V/0.5A output on the hub which makes sense given its 5V/2A input rating.
The hub does support data transfer, so you can charge a pair of Bluetooth headphones while plugging in a mouse or other peripheral for example. I don’t have too many devices that I could use the micro-USB ports to charge other than some headphones. I have a Surface Pro 4 which is what I tested the hub on. My SP4 is docked with Microsoft’s Surface dock which gives it addition ports/power to tap in to. I believe these ports are limited to 5V/1A or somewhere in that range. If I try to pull too much power from the port via this hub, or any other device it will deactivate my port until I reboot my Surface. For this reason, I only recommend using the data transfer USB ports for flash drives, or related devices, and the micro-USB ports for low power charging such as Bluetooth headphones. I didn’t have any issues using it to charge the mentioned headphones (Bose QC 20 2015 model, and my Samsung Level U Pro BT headphones). The Samsung Level U Pro headphones will not fit with the way the micro-USB port is oriented, but I can still use the regular USB port to charge it via a micro-USB cable.
What’s in the box:
-USB 2.0 Hub
-Micro-USB Cable
-Documentation
On the underside of the hub there is the same ‘tacky’ type base that will prevent the hub from sliding around your desk. I haven’t found any issues with it moving around so far, but I’ve only used it for a day or so now. As with the Ultimus Qi Dock, the hub is made out of plastic, but it feels significantly more sturdy in comparison.
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Front
Back
Bottom
Charging my Bose QC 20's
Overall:
I think this is a good little charging station for small devices like headphones if you are looking for a compact solution that doubles as an additional USB port for your computer. I use it to charge my Samsung Level U Pro BT headphones (not via the micro-USB port) and my Bose QC 20 noise canceling ones while I’m at my desk. I don’t use the USB 2.0 ports for data transfer since I normally just plug my USB 3.0 devices into my Surface dock for the faster transfer speeds. If you don’t need the speed (when plugging in BT mouse, or the S7 Edge for example), then the USB 2.0 ports will function just fine.

Note 8 Charging Issue

Ok folks, buckle up. This is a weird one. So, my phone is in perfect condition, I've never dropped it, it's never been in or near liquid. About four or five days ago, when I was about to plug it in, I received the "moisture detected" message. Well that was impossible, because I had it on my desk the entire time, and there has been no liquid anywhere near it. So I assumed it was a glitch, and plugged it in, only to wake up to a dead phone. I then discovered, that it WILL charge, but only if the USB-C cable is flipped a certain way, which makes no sense to me, given that they are supposed to be reversable. The OTHER insane thing I've discovered, is that it will work BOTH ways, when plugged into a tablet with a USB port. So it seems to only be doing this with wall chargers. Any ideas?

It's very obvious your phone's jack is defective, and probably shorting out causing "moisture detection" errors. Tablet even on USB3.0 mode do not have the same electric potential (aka Volts) as a wall charger. It's usually 5x5V versus 1x120V maximums for wall chargers usually. This makes sense in your situation. The jack is for lack of better words crapping out. Use your warranty rights. Other case scenario (minor chance): your USB-C cable is bad which would explain the reverse issues.
This really isn't that weird in my opinion speaking purely from a Physics level.

Well it has only shown that message once, and not again. I just thought it was odd that it WILL charge with the USB-C inserted one way, but not the other. That's what was throwing me off.

Yeah not that odd assuming the jack is damaged or the cable. As then that can change electric flux around the magnetic field of the connector randomly (not necessarily side-specific). Try another USB-C cable just to rule out the cable and file for a warranty

Th4m4dh4tter said:
Ok folks, buckle up. This is a weird one. So, my phone is in perfect condition, I've never dropped it, it's never been in or near liquid. About four or five days ago, when I was about to plug it in, I received the "moisture detected" message. Well that was impossible, because I had it on my desk the entire time, and there has been no liquid anywhere near it. So I assumed it was a glitch, and plugged it in, only to wake up to a dead phone. I then discovered, that it WILL charge, but only if the USB-C cable is flipped a certain way, which makes no sense to me, given that they are supposed to be reversable. The OTHER insane thing I've discovered, is that it will work BOTH ways, when plugged into a tablet with a USB port. So it seems to only be doing this with wall chargers. Any ideas?
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I have bad luck with type c plugs noticing the trap much more dirt and pocket junk in them than type bs You might a bright lite and a sewing needle or something and make sure there is no debris in the port and or cable....

I use magnetic cables just to avoid wear and lint or dust in usb port, besides, where I live the ambient is very humid

question.... are you using the original cable that came with the Note 8, if not, try that and see if you still have the problem.
The moisture detected notification could be caused by the cable or it could be a software problem, I had that issue and phone was sent in for warranty to get it fixed.
if you get the moisture error again you can still charge the phone by turning it off and then just as you switch it back on you plug in the charging cable

winol said:
I use magnetic cables just to avoid wear and lint or dust in usb port, besides, where I live the ambient is very humid
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What adapter do you use? As in what brand magnetic tip sits in the device?

USB-C charger won't stay in the port

I'm having a hard time getting my charger to stay in the charging port of my XZ1 Compact. This problem has been developing for months - first it started with non-Sony USB-C chargers, and now finally even my Sony USB-C charger keeps popping back out of the charging port. Sometimes I can get it to stay by pressing it in REALLY firmly, but it still doesn't feel as snug and secure as when I bought this phone last April.
I've removed some dust and debris from the phone's charging port, but it hasn't changed anything.
Has anyone else had this problem? Any recommendations? Thanks all.

I have the same problem. But i think it's my chargers fault. I think my kid used it on a wrong phone ?

I has this problem as well. The reason was dust inside the USB c connector on the xz1c.
The first thing I did to fix it was to shut down the phone.
I used a needle and a toilet paper to remove the dust inside the connector.
I just tidied up around the USB board and made sure that I didn't scratch / touch it with the needle.
After I had taken out a certain amount of dust with the needle, I wiped the dust into the paper and altogether I had taken out several dust balls.

I've had troubles charging my phone (xz1 compact, so usb c port) for over a year. Only few cables worked, and still fit in port was not good, figured I damaged the port at some point. I've removed dirt and dust on multiple occasions with paper clip or similar, which slightly helped. Today I used a wooden toothpick, which seemed to be the optimal for fit and allowing sufficient force to scrape and remove dust at the deep end of the port. The amount that came out was surprising and now all cables fit, lock and charge perfectly again.
Just figured I'd share this, even if you think you've removed dust or there is none.. Try better

I had that problem too. But like @jurrienk said...try harder. I didn't believe it at first,but it's the dust?

I've had this problem for several months, I have done all the cleaning processes suggested (except using gum), pin, toothpick, digging deep, etc. No lint - but I don't keep it in a pocket, I keep it in a purse (satin lining), there was a tiny bit of black residue on the toothpick, so I dipped the toothpick in alcohol to try to cut that. It didn't really get anything more. USB C connector still loose as a goose - pretty much falls right out. I can't find my original Sony USB C charge cable, but if I remember correctly it had quit working. Very frustrating when using the phone with Android Auto, constantly have to re-insert cord while driving and restart Android Auto just for GPS. Anybody found anything else that worked like magic?

mulcahey said:
I'm having a hard time getting my charger to stay in the charging port of my XZ1 Compact. This problem has been developing for months - first it started with non-Sony USB-C chargers, and now finally even my Sony USB-C charger keeps popping back out of the charging port. Sometimes I can get it to stay by pressing it in REALLY firmly, but it still doesn't feel as snug and secure as when I bought this phone last April.
I've removed some dust and debris from the phone's charging port, but it hasn't changed anything.
Has anyone else had this problem? Any recommendations? Thanks all.
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Same here. Only original cable still working, falling out often, must be carefully wigled in again. No other generic usb-c cables working, and I tried a lot of them. Cleaning the port did not help...
I got the phone for like 2 years now, so maybe the port is just worn out?

Turns out my issue was dust and lint. It was really in there. I did a deep clean, way deeper than I thought, and found tons of debris. My port worked great after that*.
*Actually, it continued to attract dust and debris, and every 4 months or so I'd have to clean it out again, so I got a magnetic charger with a nub that stays in my USB-C port fulltime. Problem solved!