So has my usb port broken off inside already: The cable has some wiggle and doesn't register if it's angled the wrong way, just like the original KF I had when the port's crap soldering broke off the board inside. Or is everyone's like this being as it's a cheapo $50 tablet? It still charges, luckily, but annoying as it's brand new.
Xeddicus said:
So has my usb port broken off inside already: The cable has some wiggle and doesn't register if it's angled the wrong way, just like the original KF I had when the port's crap soldering broke off the board inside. Or is everyone's like this being as it's a cheapo $50 tablet? It still charges, luckily, but annoying as it's brand new.
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I have another microUSB cable but it slips out sometimes, and doesn't charge the Nexus 7 unless you hold it at certain angles. If anyone can point me in the direction of getting a replacement ASUS micro USB cable like the one that comes with the Nexus 7, or even one that people have found is a snug fit with their devices,and isn't prone to falling out, please let me know. Thanks for the help.
You don't say where you are but if you can find something like this you should be fine. http://www.amazon.co.uk/LINDY-Degre...26&sr=8-3&keywords=micro+usb+lead+right+angle
Good length and the right angle plug make it less likely to catch on things.
Troute,
Do you use this with your Nexus 7? Because I've heard that some microUSB cables' pins on the connector aren't long enough to reach into the Nexus 7's and that's why the microUSB cable I'm using now is so flimsy. Do you know anything about that?
Theoretically It must work, because the OTG cable we are using is micro USB B to USB female.
I think some people must got their cable from a bad store that cause the defect you're talking about
I use whatever lead is handy and have had no problems but I avoid buying cheap chinese ones. Problems can be caused by a combination of badly made/loose plug and a loose socket
Just noticed that the default mirco USB charging cable dose not go all the way into the phone and now half way out when before it used to snap all the way in. Anyone else has a similar problem.?
That happened to me with phones before. It was caused by some pocket lint in the charging port. Hope that helps
papi5120 said:
That happened to me with phones before. It was caused by some pocket lint in the charging port. Hope that helps
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My sockets are completely clean tho. Like half the sliver on charging end sitcks out lol T-Mobile sending me a new one and refunded me everything including shipping and the return shipping for this one. Thanks for the little info. I just ordered a qi wireless charging going to start using that instead even if it take an extra hour to charge
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My sockets are completely clean tho. Like half the sliver on charging end sitcks out lol T-Mobile sending me a new one and refunded me everything including shipping and the return shipping for this one. Thanks for the little info. I just ordered a qi wireless charging going to start using that instead even if it take an extra hour to charge
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Same thing with mine and its not pocket lint because it did it the first time I charged it fresh out of the box.
marper123 said:
Same thing with mine and its not pocket lint because it did it the first time I charged it fresh out of the box.
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Well at least I'm not the only one with this problem! First 2 charges the cable fit nice and perceft \ sung as in flush with the phone and couldn't wiggle it at all now all of a sudden the dang thing won't go in all the way.
I've noticed that it's difficult to plug in my Micro USB cable that came with my N6; I feel like I might break the plug and/or the port (or both!).
If I try using my old Samsung charger's microUSB, it won't go in at all -- well, I guess it could if I really forced it, but I'm not gonna. I found that my generic Amzer retractable microUSB seems to plug in the easiest
Are you having the same issue with other brands of micro USBs?
A friends of mine micro usb cable plugs into the charging port all the way without any of the silver part of the micro usb plug showing. I got my Nexus 6 yesterday and the micro usb plugs in and charges the device, but it does not go in all the way like on my friends Nexus 6. There's about a 1/4 of the silver part of the micro usb plug showing. All in all it does what it's suppose to do which is charge the device, but I wonder if this is normal?
Anybody have more information? Mine just started having this issue and it's been rooted so I know the warranty is void.
Unroot and get an RMA.
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Poe_82 said:
Anybody have more information? Mine just started having this issue and it's been rooted so I know the warranty is void.
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There are tiny prongs in the micro USB end of the cable that hole the cable in. All cables I have the prongs flatten out and the cable falls out. I just buy cheap cables from Monoprice and throw them away when that happens.
Did a search but surprisingly couldn't any similar threads.
My USB port has become gradually looser to the point that charging it means resting the phone in such away that it applies pressure to the USB connection for it to make contact and charge the phone.
Initially some cables worked better than others but they are all starting to fail now.
The magnetic port has also failed. Does anyone have a solution for fixing the USB port?
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You'll probably have to send your phone to a repair center to replace the "exhausted" usb-port. If you are handy with a soldering iron and have the guts to crack your device open, you should be able to acquire the parts ad i.e. eBay or some such and replace the port yourself. Can't be too hard seeing as it is only a four or six-pin connector that attaches to the board...
Can't figure out why the magnetic charging-port won't work though...
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You'll probably have to send your phone to a repair center to replace the "exhausted" usb-port. If you are handy with a soldering iron and have the guts to crack your device open, you should be able to acquire the parts ad i.e. eBay or some such and replace the port yourself. Can't be too hard seeing as it is only a four or six-pin connector that attaches to the board...
Can't figure out why the magnetic charging-port won't work though...
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Hey. Thanks for the reply.
I used a magnetic connector that was too powerful I reckon and eventually pulled out the magnetic port. I glued it back in but was never the same after that.
On the USB port, I have the phone for 18 months - should I be able to get it repaired under warranty?
Whenever I plug my phone into my computer and wiggle it around a bit it disconnects. It's a brand new cable too. I'm assuming I need to have my charging port replaced?
Never assume. Check to see if it happens with a different cable first. If it repeats with the second cable, then take the phone in for servicing.
It would not be worth to replace the charging port. It is time to get a new phone, isn't it?
It would be far less expensive to replace the port than to replace the device. Besides, without actually taking apart the N6, we don't exactly know what's going on. The connector could truly be damaged, or it could be a simple issue of the connector losing connection with the motherboard due to a bad solder joing; something that some skill with a soldering iron could resolve.
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It would not be worth to replace the charging port. It is time to get a new phone, isn't it?
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Indeed, it is that time. The only phones that meet my needs (fast wireless charging, USB 3.1, Bluetooth 5.0, microSD, etc) are the s8s so I'm going to wait for the Note 8. The Essential PH-1 is also on the radar but I really don't want to go any smaller than a 6" display.
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Whenever I plug my phone into my computer and wiggle it around a bit it disconnects. It's a brand new cable too. I'm assuming I need to have my charging port replaced?
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Have you tried to remove any lint with a toothpick or similar tool? Doesn't cost anything to try a thorough cleaning before anything else...
You could also use a magnetic micro USB adapter, people say they fit very tight in the plug
duttyend said:
Have you tried to remove any lint with a toothpick or similar tool? Doesn't cost anything to try a thorough cleaning before anything else...
You could also use a magnetic micro USB adapter, people say they fit very tight in the plug
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I'm pretty sure the port was just dirty. I blew in it (like the old Nintendo games) and now it stays connected while wiggling the cable around rather forcefully.
Do you have that to? It's a tiny tiny bit loose all four directions. Original cable. No problem with the connection. Its snug when inserting and pulling out.
Checked with my Samsung S5. It has more play, so I guess it's ok.
That's by design.
As long as the connection is good, there's nothing to worry.
Thank you! That's relaxing to know.
Remember the standard USB plugs, and when you try to plug them in, they get caught on the housing, but you think you put them the wrong way and rotate them, just to notice they're actually the wrong direction now?
That's to prevent that.
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Remember the standard USB plugs, and when you try to plug them in, they get caught on the housing, but you think you put them the wrong way and rotate them, just to notice they're actually the wrong direction now?
That's to prevent that.
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Yes, all too good. Why the S5 wireless charging is great! Wireless charging doesn't matter very much with the XZ1C because of the USB-C.
Have ordered Wsken magnetic cables to be on the safe side. The USB on my Acro S went broke a long time ago.
I had a magnetic cable, but it stuck out too much for my taste.
Tried to modify it so that it goes in further, but destroyed it in the process.
I'd love to have a flat one, tho.
Was is Wsken? It has great reviews on Amazon. Cannot order from Amazon. Doesn't ship to my country, so I ordered from Ebay.
Flat magnetic cable? Got to check that.