Database Users

USB Wiggle

My Micro USB port seems to have a wiggle to it. I can't tell if it was like this when I first got the phone or if it's become worse overtime. Essentially when I plug in a Micro USB cable plugged into the port there seems to be excessive play from side-to-side. This excessive play doesn’t occur when pressure is applied up-and-down only when pressing from side-to-side. My Galaxy S2 does not have this wiggle and cables fit tightly. I'm concerned with long-term durability as I don’t want port to fail once I’m out of warranty. I feel silly calling Google and asking for a replacement if this is something that is normal. As I stated, the play seems excessive when compared to my Galaxy S2, but I have no other basis of comparison. My phone works brilliantly other than this very small issue. Does your micro USB port have some slack or is it tight?

Mine has some very minor movement, nothing that really concerns me much. If it really bothers you, I noticed that the official bumper case (when I had it) seemed to help stabilize things a little bit, so you could give that a try, though YMMV.

you could buy a wireless charging pad and make use of the Nexus 4's features. I too concern myself with long term plugging + unplugging will caus wobble side to side in the usb cable.
My GNexus had a slight wiggle, or formed one after 2 months usage.
I plan on buying a Qi wireless charging pad next week to not have this happen. Nexus 4 is my long term phone, a promise to myself lol.

Mine has a tiny bit of movement. But like the guy above me said, I plan on keeping this phone for quite some time so I got a wireless charging pad so I wouldn't put much stress on the port. Plus it's a really neat feature and everybody who sees it gets a kick out of it.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium

[Q] loose charging port

I have seen a few post showing that people are noticing their power port on the phone is loose or wiggles, can those of you with an S4 check to see if this is the case or is the connecting good?

wallstreet123456 said:
I have seen a few post showing that people are noticing their power port on the phone is loose or wiggles, can those of you with an S4 check to see if this is the case or is the connecting good?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Mine wiggles. I even took it to the store and the demo ones all did it. Funny thing is, it only seems severe with the white cable the phone came with. I have a black micro and it seems very snug. I just might use that.
The white one, when plugged in wiggles back and fourth and up and down. The port itself is a tad loose but when 4 of the demo ones at the store wiggled I had a piece of mind.
It's normal. Some people won't even notice it and will say theirs is fine, when in reality it does wiggle. Charges perfectly fine.

also remember there are clips on the cable itself, those start to loose their 'tightness' as well and can be responsible for the loose feeling. I've recently purchased some monoprice cables and fit very sung, but in about a year or so, this port will loosen up, which is hands down one of the biggest adv over the one, we can replace this port when it does go.

datrumole said:
also remember there are clips on the cable itself, those start to loose their 'tightness' as well and can be responsible for the loose feeling. I've recently purchased some monoprice cables and fit very sung, but in about a year or so, this port will loosen up, which is hands down one of the biggest adv over the one, we can replace this port when it does go.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
But this is a NEW device how can it already become loose.

my point was simply that it's not always the port, it often times can be the cables. if you have a brand new cable and port, i would expect it to be tight, but if the cable is not known/designed to be tight, it might not be the port. I'm using brand new monoprice cales, not the supplied white one, and i'm finding that while there is a little leeway in the base of the connection (which is a good thing) the cable is well secured in the port, meaning it's strength to pull it out/push it in, that should be your judge of port connection, not the wabble in the base. The wobble in the base is actually a good thing, it's not frequent your phone is on a flat surface while charging, and often times the cord is pulling off the side of a table or counter top, this creates pressure in the port. if you've taken physics you understand the concept of levels and mechanical advantage. by giving it a bit of leeway, it lowers the point of lever, and creating less stress on the internals of the port compared to one that has a very snug fit. the only time i would be concerned about the loose port is when it's becoming easier to pull it in/take it out (like throwing a hot dog down a bowling alley

Mine is very solid

Preventing stress on micro usb port...?

I swear for as smart.and.as great as this phone is, the easiest things to fix which pose the biggest.problems arent.fixed. Having the phone plugged.in.while using.it in landscape creates huge stress.on the port. So much that the cable gets looser as the pins are bent. Stupid samsung with their.idiotic location for.ports, but I.digress... has anyone found a longterm fix for this? . I thinking like a plastic moount that clips.to.
The bottom of the phone and.encases the beginning of the charger cable to prevent any stress in any direction? My temporary solution is I rubberband the beginning of the cable in a few loops as if I have it zip tied. This prevents any minor tugging from directly pulling the port.

First of all new USB 3 port cost about $14 and could be replaced by user in about 30 min even if you don't have 1 yr warranty. You can use any USB 2 wire to charge Note 3, some are much thinner and more flexible, than the factory cable. And with at least 6 hours screen time I can't imagine running out of power before night, when I put it on charger and go to sleep, but I do have full time job and little kids so actually never had a chance to use it for 6 hrs in 1 day anyhow. Maybe you need bigger battery and if you don't like Samsung design maybe another phone, I don't see anything wrong with it, otherwise would not buy it, heard Apple is a popular brand, but never actually used it.

pete4k said:
First of all new USB 3 port cost about $14 and could be replaced by user in about 30 min even if you don't have 1 yr warranty.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I hate giving a reply that doesn't really help the OP, but I can somewhat sorta agree with this comment. Sorta.
Because I got the Note 3 now but haven't broken its port yet.
However I did have the Note 2 and the Galaxy S2 and there was that issue if you're careless. Sloppy plugging and stress, sometimes a few drops of water falling on the port too and shorting it, etc. Anyway, I'm very unskilled and clumsy regarding basic electronics repairs but still managed to replace the USB board on the S2 with Ebay parts. It was less than 20 USD, the board and a kit of screwdrivers. It really is very easy to replace that part if you damage the USB port (getting the infamous "charging / not charging intermittent warnings, even when the phones are not connected to anything).
I seriously doubt the N2 or N3 are much more complex. (I used repair videos on YouTube for the S2, I'm sure they will pop up for the N3 if relevant)
Not so with other components (Screen, for instance). So take some care with it and don't worry too much because even home-repair is fairly accessible and cheap in that case.

Okay let me paint you a picture..I play aot of poker. there is an outlet under the table so I have my phone plugged in sitting on the rail behind my chips as I either watch 24/7 movies or play games.but since my phone is horizontal, naturally gravity works its magic and puts pressure on the port. not only that, but the less slack I have the more pressure is applied.
so as you can see my circumstances are very specific to my regular usage of this device. hence I utilize rubber bands.sometimes.

If you guys are really concerned about the usb port on the phone being damaged, maybe something like the qi wireless charger can help.
Or maybe buying a spare battery.

Or buy a right angled usb cable
Sent from my IdeaTab S6000-F using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

[Q] Better Safe than Sorry

I got a good deal on a refurbished Tegra Note 7 so I quickly snagged it as I wanted a tablet for media consumption, some browsing + gaming! Now I've read all the reviews and came across the infamous ultra flimsy micro-usb port. I'm hoping that the tablet was refurbished because of a faulty port and they put in an awesome one! Anyway, do you guys have any suggestions for me so that I don't break the port like using a particular charger, any specific way to charge it(Wireless Charging without any soldering or other method that requires skills with tools?) or anything, really. Also, in case it does break, I'm guessing inevitably it will, has anyone found a convenient way except sending it to the respective manufacturers?

I just recently got a used one off eBay. The cord that came with it was a very tight fit and I could see how that would eventually break the port. Fortunately my samsung cord slips on the port very easily. And since it's white I marked the top of the cord with black magic marker so I never put it in wrong. So far it's working out great.

There's not much else to do but be extremely careful or go buy a Micro USB Type A cable. The whole problem with the port is that they used the wrong one.
http://www.yogaretnam.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/micro_usb_type_a_b.jpg
I never even knew there were two types of Micro USB connectors until I got this thing. I never bothered to get the right cable (and Nvidia didn't bother including the right one... did they even know there were two types?), and thanks to a minor fall while plugged in, I have to plug my cable in slightly crooked to get it to charge right. If I plug it straight in, it will show it's charging but actually drain the battery even if the stupid thing is off!

Everyone facing charging port issue after one year

I want to buy nokia 6.1 plus. And Want to use for long time . but i heard about charging isuue after using one year.
So i just want to confirm is everyone facing this problem.

There are people who report the issue after using for only a couple months and others who have used theirs for nearly 2 years and not had any problems. It's all a combination of luck and how well you treat your charging port. That's all.

I have had this phone since May, and I have replaced the charging port twice. First time took about 4 months before you could tell there was a problem. I also agree with the other comment with how you treat the charging port. Big problem is that the cord wiggles in the port once connected. I love the phone, except for this. At least it is easy to replace and only cost about 3$ and about 15-30 minutes.

It also depends on what cable you use. Try to find a cable that fits into the port as snugly as possible, and doesn't wiggle very much. I have found that some cables fit much more tightly than others. The one that comes with the phone is pretty bad. There some very cheap cables I was able to find which seem very good. Also maybe avoid ones where the cord is very hard and bends, forcing the connector to always be exerting a bit of an upward/downward force on the port. Get one with a nice soft cord.

I'm using the same original cable since I bought the phone in June 2019 , of course it's not that heavy wiggles but it's fits quiet fine and charges my phone efficiently.
I checked the voltage input using a app which is normal & battery do gets charged. Never changed my port or the cable till now (as of this comment).