This may sound silly, but can anyone recommend a good quality USB cable for charging the note?
Back when I had my Motorola Photon, the usb cables I had all ended up crapping out because the connector that plugged into the phone would bend or something causing it not to fit snugly in the usb port. I would have to put something on the connector when the phone was changing so that the pins would stay in contact.
Then I invested in a bunch of these cables: amazon.com/AmazonBasics-USB-Cable-Micro-Meters/dp/B003ES5ZSW
It's a surprisingly good cable and the connectors are solid so they always stay snug when you plug it in.
Now that I have my Note though, these cables are no good for charging anymore. For some reason, they can't carry 2amps to the phone; I'm not sure if it's the length or the gauge of the wire that's the problem, but my phone charges unusually slow when I use one of those cables in the stock usb charger.
So, I'm looking for a tough usb cable that can carry 2amps and has solid connectors like the Amazon cables. The one that came with the phone is alright, but it's not as thick as the Amazon cable so it doesn't feel as tough.
Thanks!
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cheezbergher said:
So, I'm looking for a tough usb cable that can carry 2amps and has solid connectors like the Amazon cables. The one that came with the phone is alright, but it's not as thick as the Amazon cable so it doesn't feel as tough.
Thanks!
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Are you sure it's the gauge of the wire that's thick and not the housing?
This a good quality USB cable: http://dx.com/p/usb-male-to-micro-usb-male-charging-data-cable-for-htc-120cm-109774?item=32
Quite proffessional & robust aspect , microUSB fits tightly and firmly, connection is actually stable even with very used devices with worn connector. Works where others fail .The length is perfect for charging and working with the computer.
I like to buy the older OEM cables that came with the S1 and S2 on amazon for like 3 bucks with prime. I Suppose they aren't the most rugged, but at like 3 bucks (or less) who cares? I buy a bunch of them so I can have them all over the place, and I have spares. They charge my note2 just fine... though I haven't really tested any comparison charging really.
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This a good quality USB cable: http://dx.com/p/usb-male-to-micro-usb-male-charging-data-cable-for-htc-120cm-109774?item=32
Quite proffessional & robust aspect , microUSB fits tightly and firmly, connection is actually stable even with very used devices with worn connector. Works where others fail .The length is perfect for charging and working with the computer.
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That looks like the HTC cable I've got which i hated because it has memory and the connection between the head and the rest of the wire looked flimsy, but this one could be different.
Personally, I think the cable that came with the Nexus 7 is pretty robust, but the best one I've ever used is the one that came with my Nokia N900 (the long one, not the icky little short one, although both share the same build quality).
point is the USB 3.0... in short I guess you won't find cable for Note 2 what knows the 2A. Your best choice it is if you buy an USB 3.0 extender (you know the connector is colored to blue inside = 3.0) for the orig Samsung cable
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point is the USB 3.0... in short I guess you won't find cable for Note 2 what knows the 2A. Your best choice it is if you buy an USB 3.0 extender (you know the connector is colored to blue inside = 3.0) for the orig Samsung cable
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That makes no sense. For charging it doesn't matter what micro usb cable you use. I'v been using the cable that came with my original Droid, it works just fine. Also pretty sure the Note 2 isn't usb 3 capable.
The are ruggedized cables inn Amazon but the cable is more rugged not the connector. If you are worried about repetitive connecting killing the cable then get a dock. I use the genetic dock I had for my GS3 and the note 2 actually fits better on it than the gs3 ever did. I'll find the product link for both on Amazon.
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You might also take a look www.monoprice.com . I've purchased several micro usb cables from them (from 3 ft to 6 ft in length); good quality, lasts a long time. Lifetime warranty. They're made with heavy gauge wire, making for a thick cable, so it won't be a flexible as some others, though.
I only charge my phone at work using my monitors USB jack, i use one of these Nokia USB cables - http://www.all4phone.com/data/gfx/pictures/large/5/1/15_4.jpg
It charges it fine for my daily use while in work, though obviously not 2A.
It's been in use 5 days a week for over 2 years and has never bent or broke.
I don't know how people come to break Micro USB cable ends, I've never broke one ever!
cheezbergher said:
This may sound silly, but can anyone recommend a good quality USB cable for charging the note?
Then I invested in a bunch of these cables: amazon.com/AmazonBasics-USB-Cable-Micro-Meters/dp/B003ES5ZSW
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I've struggled with a variety of the longer, non-OEM micro USB cables - the Amazon Basics you mentioned, cables from Monoprice, etc. I had problems with all of them, either not providing enough current, or just flaking out within a short time. At one point I thought my phone had a problem with the micro USB jack (it didn't). Then one day I found a great cable on Amazon:
Search Amazon "Mediabridge - USB 2.0 A-Male to Micro-B Cable (6 Feet)"
I've been using this cable for several years now, and it has proven to be very durable (I've run over it with my office chair a number of times), and has always provided the full current of the charger I am using with no issues at all. I purchased another one recently to use in another location, and the quality is the same. I've been using these cables with all of my phones, and currently with the Note II.
First post! I felt this suggestion was important enough to un-lurk after 4 years
The "new" samsung stock cable seems very nice. my favorite is still the kindle cable. good quality long and charges EVERYTHING.
that DX cable also loos very nice I may have to order a couple of those.
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Are you sure it's the gauge of the wire that's thick and not the housing?
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That's what I meant, the jacket on the wires is thick and makes the cable feel tough, but I have no idea what the gauge of the wire is.
potential solution for high current 2.0A tablet charger
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That's what I meant, the jacket on the wires is thick and makes the cable feel tough, but I have no idea what the gauge of the wire is.
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Most micro USB 2.0 cables have 28 AWG for data and 28 AWG and 24 AWG for the two power lead cables; if one were to use regular 16AWG lamp cord to act as power lead current shunts; to help enable the micro USB 2.0 cables to carry enough current; to be able to pass up to 2.0A for the hi current carrying charger adapter for a typical Samsung Tablet 2.0 A charger application; when ones Samsung tablet battery has been fully depleted; perhaps this can be confirmed and/or verified using an USB based Power Monitor that measures both voltage and current and the also displays them both to easily see the voltage and current real time values; as the Samsung tablet battery is being recharged?
I just bought a bunch of the OEM Samsung Note 2 chargers off Amazon. The charger is rated at 2 amps so I'd assume the cable is, too. Although I've never tried to monitor how much current the phone is getting while charging. Seems to charge faster on the OEM 2 amp charger than on all my other crappier chargers.
In my experience the cheap cables and chargers from DX aren't good. They were fine on my old WinMo phone but anything up to and including my old first gen Galaxy doesn't deal well with the cheap cables.
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I just bought a bunch of the OEM Samsung Note 2 chargers off Amazon. The charger is rated at 2 amps so I'd assume the cable is, too. Although I've never tried to monitor how much current the phone is getting while charging. Seems to charge faster on the OEM 2 amp charger than on all my other crappier chargers.
In my experience the cheap cables and chargers from DX aren't good. They were fine on my old WinMo phone but anything up to and including my old first gen Galaxy doesn't deal well with the cheap cables.
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Oem chargers are only available from samsung, official samsung online store or authorised dealer with the official samsung box, or through samsung service center without the box, other places are just A+ quality chargers from china that looks identical.
As long as it's a good quality cable, it should give you the acceptable charge rate, the note 2 does not charge the full 2A current.
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Oem chargers are only available from samsung, official samsung online store or authorised dealer with the official samsung box, or through samsung service center without the box, other places are just A+ quality chargers from china that looks identical.
As long as it's a good quality cable, it should give you the acceptable charge rate, the note 2 does not charge the full 2A current.
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Well they came in Samsung packaging and I can't tell the difference. They were like $20 a peice instead of the usual $5 or so for cheap chargers so i hope they're OEM.
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Well they came in Samsung packaging and I can't tell the difference. They were like $20 a peice instead of the usual $5 or so for cheap chargers so i hope they're OEM.
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I presume they are oem, trust me a A+ quality one from china looks identical, i needed another one, so I took my out of the box charger to china to buy another because it's cheaper, but many of the shops say they are not oem.
They are too expensive in hong kong.
Now I have a hard time getting a note 3 one.
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if you do want a good quality cable, have you consider getting some professional made one's, i've also seen some sold at shops that sells professional headphones and portable power amp for phones, they have cable, but at a very very good price, anything from USD 25 to USD 150.
I use Monoprice 6-Feet USB 2.0 A Male to Micro 5pin Male 28/24AWG Cable with Ferrite Core (Gold Plated)
I have packed my oem cable, that came with my note away, that way i know i will always have a backup cable that works for certain tasks that i need to be sure are done without fault.
Since it seems there aren't any docks with audio out, and Samsung is going with the universal dock as the official one, does anyone know of a breakout cable for MicroUSB to allow for both charging and audio from one input, if this is even possible? I would like to only have to plug/unplug one cable when I dock my phone in the car.
If this doesn't exist, if anyone has a pinout so I could make my own it would be appreciated
This phone fits well in the Samsung s3 dock
, even with a seidio surface case. I use one.
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This phone fits well in the Samsung s3 dock
, even with a seidio surface case. I use one.
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Are you talking about this dock?
Just realized that it may not be clear in my original post, but I'm talking about the car docks.
The only one I've seen is the one that comes with the iBolt car mount...
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farfromovin said:
The only one I've seen is the one that comes with the iBolt car mount...
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I saw that as well but would prefer not to wait for it to ship, I think I am just going to make my own cable according to the instructions here and hope it works with the Note II.
It's amazing nobody has thought to fabricate a cable like this...
It's readily available on ebay, refer to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36406791
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Slack3r said:
Since it seems there aren't any docks with audio out, and Samsung is going with the universal dock as the official one, does anyone know of a breakout cable for MicroUSB to allow for both charging and audio from one input, if this is even possible? I would like to only have to plug/unplug one cable when I dock my phone in the car.
If this doesn't exist, if anyone has a pinout so I could make my own it would be appreciated
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sorry for such a late response but has anyone verified if this cable works??
thanks in advance!
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sorry for such a late response but has anyone verified if this cable works??
thanks in advance!
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iBolt break out cable does work, been using it in my car everyday.
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iBolt break out cable does work, been using it in my car everyday.
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Great thank you! just one more question, is it worth getting the 20 dollar iBolt cable? or will a 5 dollar generic one on ebay suffice. I looked up the reviews for the iBolt on amazon and they do not sound to satisfied with the iBolt cable.
Thanks again in advance!!
I got a chance to test out a few products from CHOETECH recently. I tested their wireless charger (with cooling fan) and also their USB C to HDMI cable
The CHOETECH wirless charger is (in my opinion) a bit on the small side when using it with a Note 8, although it does do its job! I was pleasantly surprised that there really isn't any noise from the cooling fan with this one. It actually does keep my phone cooler while charging compared to some off brand chargers!
The CHOETECH USB C to HDMI cable is probably my favorite accessory so far! I was using an Insignia (BEST BUY) USB c to HDMI cable, and although that did its job (kinda), the CHOETECH one definitely blew it away.. much better quality, and I never experience the cable disconnecting like I did with the Insignia brand.
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I got a chance to test out a few products from CHOETECH recently. I tested their wireless charger (with cooling fan) and also their USB C to HDMI cable
The CHOETECH wirless charger is (in my opinion) a bit on the small side when using it with a Note 8, although it does do its job! I was pleasantly surprised that there really isn't any noise from the cooling fan with this one. It actually does keep my phone cooler while charging compared to some off brand chargers!
The CHOETECH USB C to HDMI cable is probably my favorite accessory so far! I was using an Insignia (BEST BUY) USB c to HDMI cable, and although that did its job (kinda), the CHOETECH one definitely blew it away.. much better quality, and I never experience the cable disconnecting like I did with the Insignia brand.
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I requested to test but only received a discount on the wireless charger...I am waiting for it to be delivered. I have used their products before and they are good...I wanted to try their charging hub...
I did receive these items for review from Choetech. I would have posted a bit earlier but was dealing with Hurricane Irma cleanup and such.
I received a Fast Wireless charging Stand, Model T520, 3 usb cables and the USB C to HDMI adapter.
The charging stand works great. It's square as shown in another review I had the older Samsung fast charger and it's "round" and with some cases, my Note 8 never sat straight. Not an issue with the Choetech unit. It did work with the Samsung Rugged case but as folks know, that case is not certified to work with wireless charging.
The cables, they originally got the most use when my power went out. I plugged them into my battery packs and never lost power to my phone all through the hurricane. They are heavy duty braided cables. They look and feel like the Anker brand cables I usually use. Solid and fast charge capable.
The most interesting device I received was the USB C to HDMI adapter that's rated to 4k. I haven't had a chance to play with this yet. According to the information it is supposed to work fine with the Note 8...and many other devices with a usb C port.
If you're seeking affordable and tested cables and charging stand, add Choetech to your list of choices.
Not that it matters to some, but the Charging stand and cables were BLACK in color which matches my black note 8 and my general home office motif.
Hello!
I would like to ask, what are your best budget magnetic cables for Samsung Note 8 that supports fast charging?
I've come across this magnetic cable from AliExpress. I asked the seller if it supports fast charging for Note 8 and he says it does not, the cable only supports 2 amps.
Questions:
1. What is the best budget fast charging magnetic cable that you can recommend?
2. How many amps does Note 8 stock original cable can handle?
Thank you in advance!
Item from AliExpress (I can't post a link yet)
Item name: PZOZ Magnetic Cable Micro usb Type C Fast Charging Adapter Phone Microusb Type-C Magnet Charger usb c For iphone Samsung xiaomi
I have several magnetic cables, mostly because I want to prevent the port from wearing and debris , but all of them barely reach 1000 mAh, the original cable attains almost the 2000 mAh, btw, I never fast charge, to avoid batt degradation
vincecayabyab said:
Hello!
I would like to ask, what are your best budget magnetic cables for Samsung Note 8 that supports fast charging?
I've come across this magnetic cable from AliExpress. I asked the seller if it supports fast charging for Note 8 and he says it does not, the cable only supports 2 amps.
Questions:
1. What is the best budget fast charging magnetic cable that you can recommend?
2. How many amps does Note 8 stock original cable can handle?
Thank you in advance!
Item from AliExpress (I can't post a link yet)
Item name: PZOZ Magnetic Cable Micro usb Type C Fast Charging Adapter Phone Microusb Type-C Magnet Charger usb c For iphone Samsung xiaomi
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I get all my cables from AliExpress. I only buy fast charging cables and this one works flawlessly:
WSKEN Lite 1 Magnetic USB Type C Cable
As for the stock cable, honestly, I've barely used it, since I find it really crappy compared to the ones I own and found on AliExpress. Here are some of my favorites should anyone be interested (non-magnetic though):
Rock
Baseus
uGreen
I use the Taslar Magnetic cable bought off Amazon. work well. its a braided cable, tangles less, hopefully frays less. a good buy so far. use it for 3 of my devices!