So I got my Dinc a while back, been running fine. Rooted, running CM7 #32 at the moment, updating to #36 soon. And if I have my phone plugged it it will periodically disconnect if wiggled at all. I had a bad cord, for sure. So I bought a new one and it works better! BUT still disconnects if I wiggle it... and fix for this kinda stuff??
Sounds like a bad usb hub to me. Try a different one. If that doesn't work, try reinstalling the drivers.
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I've tried 3 third-party USB cords and none of them have been able to hold a consistent connection/charge. 2 of them seemed to work fine for a while but eventually became unreliable. I guess either the connectors degrade faster or the metal doesn't have as good of a contact.
Official included one is the only one that still works well.
The official one is the one that gave out on me. And its not just to my computer, its on the charger as well.
YMMV
While there is nothing anyone can say to this because it is definitely different for different people; I just had to buy ANOTHER charger because my prior one had gone out. I knew it was the charger and not the DINC because my wifes DROID2 also wouldn't show a charge light.
Something must be going wrong with these things; perhaps the wires are so small that they crimp super easy. I tried 3 charger "bases" (the nub that the USB cable plugs into that then plugs into the wall) (1 from Seidio, 1 that came with my DINC, and 1 that came with the DROID2) with the same cable, and none worked, on either phone. I didn't bother testing a new cable because it was fairly obvious what was what.
Bought a new charger (1 unit, not cable + nub) and both phones are back in business.
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I've search the forum first before I posted this message, but no post that gives me the slightest answer to this problem
I lend out my tmo Wing to my gf because her phone broke and I had G1 for awhile already. Apparently it's too much to handle for her so I bought her a cheap nokia prepaid in order to get my wing back.
I'm trying to back up her pics and ringtones from the phone, but I noticed it won't charge. The amber light won't turn. I double check again and I noticed the miniUSB port is super loose. I tried wiggling it, putting the cable halfway, taking out the battery, etc. Nothing work.
What should I do? Does anyone have experience this problem before?
Check the contacts on the female usb port. If they are corroded, which could be the case if not properly cared for, try searching Google for a way to clean them.
The contacts could be skewed at an angle, like my old Kaiser. I used a pair of tweezers to manually move the contacts back to their original position.
Try switching to another USB cable. My phones will only charge with a cable that has a very heavy-duty end on it. Normal USB cables won't cut it, I had to use one that came with a removable hard drive.
That's all I have for now. Hope it helps!
My port is screwed too. I got this charger off of ebay and love it.
cgi.ebay.com/Battery-Charger-for-T-Mobile-MDA-Vario-III-HTC-TyTN-II_W0QQitemZ350298289224QQcmdZViewItemQQptZBatteries_Chargers?hash=item518f67b448
I have two batteries, so one is always charged. I like it so much more than a traditional charger. HTH
So I had my xoom connected to my friend's big tv at his apartment yesterday, and his room mate tripped over the cable, and broke it. Like, he pulled the metal micro hdmi part out of it's plastic housing and it was bent at an angle. Also all the contacts are messed up.
The port on the xoom looks fine. I went to radioshack today to test it with a cable there while I wait for another 10 footer from Monoprice, and I'm not sure about the results.
I dont know if it was the cable they had, the tv I was using it on, or the xoom, but this is what was happening. When pushed fully hard in, it seemed ok for the most part. Some times when I pushed down on the cable (the same way it was ripped out) the audio would crackle and the screen would turn green. It also had to be fully all the way in for anything to display. I put on Die Hard and moved around with my xoom and it kept the image and audio fine.
With my old cable, sometimes it would (somewhat randomly?) lose the connection and I'd have to fidget with the cable. I dont know if that's carrying over here and getting amplified because I'm using a worse cable and tv.
How durable are micro hdmi ports? I know the link cable prots on the game boy advances were VERY easy to snap off (i've done it) and micro usb and other similar ports are easily broken if you drop the device while it's plugged in or something.
I have had several full size HDMI ports fail on me on other devices in the past and the behavior you are describing sounds like the port and not the cable. My guess is that it was damaged when the room mate tripped over it. To be honest though, if you were having problems before, you probably had a bad port to begin with. I would it take back and get it replaced if you are still able. Just omit the tripping story hehe.
yeah i got another one. it's charging now. I had a problem with the charging indicator not changing from white to green on my last one, seeing if this has the same issue.
phone only started doing this over the last couple months, used to be able to plug in (either charger / cable) and charge in AC mode without supervision.
Nowadays, it takes several plug in attempts to even START in AC mode, but typically it'll drop down to USB (the screen comes on momentarily when the change occurs) at some point in the charging.
Worst case scenario, it'll change rapidly back into AC and out, to the point where I can watch it on happen on the screen. That's rarer though.
It never changes INTO AC and stays there, to be clear. Always a downgrade to USB charging.
Is something wrong physically with the jack on the phone? I've never damaged the phone, dropped in water, etc.
If RMA is what's suggested as my only option - is that a brand new phone or refurbished?
Use another USB charger, its a known problem with the supplied LG charger with the N4. I myself have this problem but am using another charger and its fine.
The USB cable has no problems btw, its the charger itself.
Can you link to your sources on this being a "known problem" ?
I'm pretty sure the same issue persists with my old Samsung charger too - the one supplied with the Galaxy Nexus. So.. that suggest the problem is with the phone, not the charger/cable.
i also have the exact same problem just now.. i'll try using another charger tonight at home..
just now i charged my nx4 using its original charger, in just a couple of minutes, the phone is saying that its being charged using usb.. stupid..
I'm also getting this at the moment, I'm completely stock, not even rooted and this has cropped up only since the 1.8mb Security Patch....
Any fixes?
Will root if I can fix it....
I was/am having this issue as well. I typically charge my phone via car charger (works fine) or wireless, so I can get around this issue easily. Plugging it into the PC and enabling fast charge with franco's kernel works as well.
I tried my N10 charger and it was dropping to USB as well. When I'm at my friend's place and use his generic charger, it works fine.
I used to have this issue but ever since I updated Android to 4.3, my charging works just fine.
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filthykid said:
I used to have this issue but ever since I updated Android to 4.3, my charging works just fine.
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Might try a factory reset and see does it make any difference...
do we have any more thoughts on this issue? is it a software bug? is it hardware? which hardware? I am going to experiement with a few different wall chargers and usb cables.
so 3 chargers (Galaxy Nexus' , Nexus 4's, USB 3.0 port on PC) and 3 cables (likewise + cable from monoprice)
SEEM to yield the results, that the problem is the connection between the cable and the phone. The oldest and most used cable has the hardest time establishing and maintaining an AC connection, the newest/lest used one from monoprice has never had a problem, and the LG cable is in the middle.
Is this an issue of wear and tear on both the cable connectors and the phone's port? It's really lame the phone and it's cable are not even a year old and THAT can't stay charging at AC voltages.
Will a replacement phone from Google be a refurbished unit or brand new?
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If RMA is what's suggested as my only option - is that a brand new phone or refurbished?
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They will send you a new (not refurb) phone and you will have 21 days to send back your old phone. The replacement process is super easy, just call them at +1 855 83NEXUS and tell them your issue. They will walk you through a factory reset and if the problem is not fixed they will replace it.
I've had issues with the microusb port on multiple phones in the past, and have definitely noticed the N4's socket getting looser.
On an old HTC sensation, I had to resolder the port on. Can you reproduce the behavior by applying slight pressure to the plug in various directions?
Does your connection also intermittently drop out when connected to a computer?
A workaround for the time being could be to use a kernel that allows you to force fast charging regardless of the detected charger. But at that rate, it's quite possible you'll lose your usb port altogether sometime in the future..
You could also enable adb over wireless, and check the charger type:
Code:
cat /sys/kernel/debug/msm_otg/chg_type
You should be seeing DCP (has the data pins connected, possibly with some resistance).
Or proprietary if you're using an Apple-compatible charger (has aspecific voltage on the data pins).
If you see SDP, it means it's in "USB" mode.
If it's staying DCP/proprietary but the charge rate is dropping to "USB," it means the phone is throttling down the current because it's detecting the charger can't deliver (voltage dropping below threshold).
with the good cable (monoprice), wiggling has no effect.
with the poorest cable (samsung), wiggling will rapidly change it between AC / USB / nadda
with the LG cable, wiggling, will SOMETIMES have an effect. sometimes it's solid and will only become a flaky connection after it's been charging a while already
I think I've found that the usb cable that came with my phone is bad. Basically, my phone was always slow charging when I'd plug it in but I never really noticed until the other night. (I'd plug it in at night and go to bed and I never paid attention to the fact that it was taking a good 6 or 7 hours to get to 100%.) I actually meant to post about it but never got around to it. Then this morning I finally had a chance to root my phone and I was having all kinds of issues getting a stable connection to my computer in order to get the script executed. Finally, I decided to try another cord I had lying around and within 20 seconds, I got me some rootz!)
So the good news, I got root. The bad news is the cable I'm using is literately like 2' long and my computer is under my desk. LOL. I think I need a new cord. Anyone else have issues with the cable that came with the phone? I'm think maybe I can go down to an AT&T store and get it swapped out but if others have had issues with the cable, maybe I'll just spend the money and get a reliable one....
Any feedback would be great!
I think I've just ran into the same issue. I use the stock G2 cable that came with the phone. No matter if i plug it into the wall socket or into the PC via USB, a notification will come up that says "slow charging". And it is literally REALLY slow. It took me to charge the phone from 0 to 100% for like 10 hours! I tried it with two different cables from some other phones, and then the notification didn't come up, but it is still as slow as before...
I think my cable is broken, I will try to return it tomorrow.
Recently, my phone lost the main feature of USB-C charging. It can charge as normal ONLY on one direction. When i flip the USB-C connector to another direction, no charging. Anyone had this issue? I seemed to have this problem after updating to 7.1.2.
Note: i am using huawei stock charger and cable. Has been fine for a year.
Can you roll back to a previous release and see if it fixes it? If so that would at least rule out damaged pins inside the phones port or the cable itself. Same way if it doesn't fix it, you can narrow it down to a hardware issue. Then try another charger to see if it's the phone or the cable. Hope you get it sorted!
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Recently, my phone lost the main feature of USB-C charging. It can charge as normal ONLY on one direction. When i flip the USB-C connector to another direction, no charging. Anyone had this issue? I seemed to have this problem after updating to 7.1.2.
Note: i am using huawei stock charger and cable. Has been fine for a year.
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Last week my stock c to c charger stopped working. I had to use my Choetech A to c and it worked fine. I ordered a new one from amazon which arrived and is working.
After reading your post I tried my old charger, turned it around (like u said) and it worked. Then i turned it around again and it still worked. So cool! I have an extra charger!
Not so fast. I just went to check my phone and once again its stopped charging. Switching it around does nothing.
Could be as simple as a short in the cable but in my experience, if that's the case, you can usually get it to work by shaking, manipulating the wire.
Could all be coincidence and it was just time for a new charger but your post and my issue made me consider there's something else going on. Like you this happened shortly after updating to 7.1.2
Did either of you try compressed air to blow the cable end and phone connecter?
I tested another usb c to usb a cable. And it worked fine on both directions. So i think it's the stock cable or charger that is malfunctioning. I guess i have to buy new cable.
angle409 said:
Recently, my phone lost the main feature of USB-C charging. It can charge as normal ONLY on one direction. When i flip the USB-C connector to another direction, no charging. Anyone had this issue? I seemed to have this problem after updating to 7.1.2.
Note: i am using huawei stock charger and cable. Has been fine for a year.
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Very strange issue haven't heard of this before?
I have this same issue. I tried to buy a replacement board/port on ebay, but the piece I got was dead on arrival. The replacement wouldnt charge nor would the mic work so I put the old one back in. I have a few cables that are fine either way, and some that are only one way. annoying.
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I have this same issue. I tried to buy a replacement board/port on ebay, but the piece I got was dead on arrival. The replacement wouldnt charge nor would the mic work so I put the old one back in. I have a few cables that are fine either way, and some that are only one way. annoying.
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So are you suggesting this is a phone issue or cable issue?
Let's call the situation a very expensive troubleshooting. I had bought higher end cables too going that was all it was, but that didn't help. I bought my 6p used, so i concluded that it was a bad Port from all is previous use and pocket lint. When i get good replacement I'll let you know if it helps. But that'll be a couple weeks i bet.
Had same issue. I ended up doing an insurance claim. Tried new cables and chargers no luck. It would only charge one way and would never fast charge
I have had the same issue, turns out it was the daughterboard that was faulty. Been trying to get hold of a replacement card but no luck so far..
this was a simple fix. ebay for roughly $12 and it is a very simple fix. one screw, two cables, presto fixo.
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