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Nexus S Micro USB

Hey,
So I've been having a lot of problems with the micro-usb port on my Nexus S. I don't know why but it seems very loose and in order for me to charge I have to position it a certain way. The USB cable easily comes out. Is there any kind of fix for this problem?
Thanks

Proteus27 said:
Hey,
So I've been having a lot of problems with the micro-usb port on my Nexus S. I don't know why but it seems very loose and in order for me to charge I have to position it a certain way. The USB cable easily comes out. Is there any kind of fix for this problem?
Thanks
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I have the same problem. Don't think there's much you can do
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+1 for micro USB problem
The issue you raise with the loose microUSB majorly affects my opinion of this device & Samsung as a vendor. I am on my 3rd Nexus S, the first 2 being returned for loose microUSB issues each within a few weeks of use. Now I just put up with it on my 3rd. It isn't me, else all my other phones would have the same problem. My Nexus One still performs well, so I'm switching back to it now that I have 2.3.3 running on it sweetly. I hope Samsung is not the vendor of the next Nexus phone for this very reason.

Proteus27 said:
Hey,
So I've been having a lot of problems with the micro-usb port on my Nexus S. I don't know why but it seems very loose and in order for me to charge I have to position it a certain way. The USB cable easily comes out. Is there any kind of fix for this problem?
Thanks
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I thought I had a problen with my usb port, but it turns out the OEM usb cables are not very good, or at least not very tight. I bought a few new ones at cable wholesale and they work perfectly and fit snuggly. You can probably find some on Amazon.

The charging port on my Nexus S is fine. I bought a GPS a couple weeks ago that takes a Micro USB as well, and when I have it connected to the computer and move it, it will disconnect. If I use my Nexus S USB cable, it's a nice fit.
So.. Maybe it's the cable? I'm also wondering if you were to ever-so-slightly bend the receptacle on the phone, would that help? Not that I would recommend such a thing, but I would probably do it.

I have a few cables from my older phones they're also very loose. I'll try some more. I don't have a receipt or anything so I can't even return or claim warranty on it. Could I maybe contact Samsung about this problem?

Funny I come across this. Just noticed mine is loose and needs placing just right in order to charge.
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It's the cable. I've used the samsung cable for a while now, and just recently i used a new cable and it fits as tight as the samsung cable used to be

Coming from a N900 which the USB receptor broke apart from its board, I'd say its better to have a port which is a bit loose and allows the cable to move a little than a super tight port in which every bend of cable is passed and held solely by the soldering on the board.
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Mine used to be like that too. But I think its just the cable because, now I use the stock Evo cable and it fits like a charm.
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If it's still warranty I guess you can still try your carrier to replace the phone. I use my old cables from my Nokia N85 and it fits perfectly and grips tightly. The stock cable doesn't even support development

I'm led to believe that the main reason (or at least one of them) that manufacturers switched to micro USB from mini USB is that the sprung part which wears out is on the devices' socket with mini USB, whereas its on the cable with micro.
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Does your charging change from AC to USB?

My nexus so far seems great but i have this issue and idk if its a defect or idk? When i go to charge my phone with the stock AC adapter and even a HTC adapter it starts charging on AC then sometimes switches to USB and charges slower. And I have to like plug it in and out a few times for it to finally catch as AC its super annoying and my GNex never had that issue. And when i want to use the phone on AC the Charge Drops significantly sometimes discharging and im not even doing anything intensive. Does anyone have this issue? Is it a problem with the USB cable maybe? Or do you think this is a defect? Because its about to be 14 days and i dont have much left to get an RMA cause its what im considering and if I need it i dont have 380 dollars in my bank account either if i do need it so idk how that would work. Any help would be appreciated Thanks!

It lowers the incoming current, by dropping to usb charge, to help keep the battery cooler. They seem to be really trying to keep the battery temp down on this thing.
Ordered my Nexus 4 on the 13th. Still waiting.

Really? Do you know the temps? Or does anyone? Cause sometimes it changes to USB after plugging it in for like 5 mins and i wouldnt think it gets that hot that quick. And when i finally get the AC to seem to stick the temps go up to 30-35 degrees celcius as normal and im getting around 850mah and it doesn't drop to usb charging it just drops current sometimes mainly when im using it obviously. So idk if it really is what you say or maybe someone could elaborate more?
I just want to get to the bottom of this issue so to know if i need to get an RMA :/

I forgot to mention that it also seems to randomly switch between AC/USB/UNPLUGGED really fast sometimes and i have to unplug and replug to get a charge I have no idea why.. I really want to know if its a software issue or hardware. Thats my main concern.

Woww this makes sense Ive been trying to figure out why this freaking thing was taking so long to charge. this reminds me of the galaxy s and how long that thing took. hopefully this is a software bug and they can get this thing worked out
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ajoerivera said:
Woww this makes sense Ive been trying to figure out why this freaking thing was taking so long to charge. this reminds me of the galaxy s and how long that thing took. hopefully this is a software bug and they can get this thing worked out
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Yea idk if its a hardware or software bug im hoping software but i may just do an RMA incase if i can ill call google tommorow. And if you want to check how your phone is charging you can download Battery Monitor Widget it shows the mah and all that.

I have that same problem with the charger that came in the box.once it goes to USB it take forever to charge but when I use the charger from my gnex it stays on ac and charges really fast not once does it goes to USB.so I tried the N4 charger on my HTC thunderbolt and gnex and both would go into USB mode and charge really slow.

Pito2k6 said:
I have that same problem with the charger that came in the box.once it goes to USB it take forever to charge but when I use the charger from my gnex it stays on ac and charges really fast not once does it goes to USB.so I tried the N4 charger on my HTC thunderbolt and gnex and both would go into USB mode and charge really slow.
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For what it's worth, my Nexus 4 *NEVER* charges in an AC mode using the OEM charging plug, regardless of which power point / cable I use with it. And to charge from 'critical' to 100% took about 7 hours last night. Wtf.
It's been RMA'd as I don't believe this to be correct behaviour. Perhaps also related, the USB computer connection has stopped working. It'll charge via USB but won't connect to any computer.

Pito2k6 said:
I have that same problem with the charger that came in the box.once it goes to USB it take forever to charge but when I use the charger from my gnex it stays on ac and charges really fast not once does it goes to USB.so I tried the N4 charger on my HTC thunderbolt and gnex and both would go into USB mode and charge really slow.
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Hmm so did you use the Gnex charger like the USB cable and AC adapter? Cause ive just used the ac adapters with the N4 Lg USB cable. It makes me think that the USB cable is **** to. I need to find another USB to test this out.

andyvaughan said:
For what it's worth, my Nexus 4 *NEVER* charges in an AC mode using the OEM charging plug, regardless of which power point / cable I use with it. And to charge from 'critical' to 100% took about 7 hours last night. Wtf.
It's been RMA'd as I don't believe this to be correct behaviour. Perhaps also related, the USB computer connection has stopped working. It'll charge via USB but won't connect to any computer.
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Did you try a differnt USB and AC adpter like the previous post said? I just want to make sure cause if not im gonna RMA

Nocturnal86 said:
Did you try a differnt USB and AC adpter like the previous post said? I just want to make sure cause if not im gonna RMA
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Yep, tried a whole bunch of different power sockets, usb charger plugs and cables. Still screwed. The more I read, the more its obvious that the devices behaviour isn't correct.

You should send it back because mine charges fine. It takes 2-3 hours to charge mine to full from empty. I'm using the charger and USB cable that came with the phone.

I'm actually facing the same thing, I slept for 3 hours and woke up to my phone being only 60% charged. I tried plugging it in and out a couple of times, and now its back to AC and not switching to USB anymore.

In using Franco kernel and even enabling USB fast charge doesn't keep it from showing USB.
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Nocturnal86 said:
Hmm so did you use the Gnex charger like the USB cable and AC adapter? Cause ive just used the ac adapters with the N4 Lg USB cable. It makes me think that the USB cable is **** to. I need to find another USB to test this out.
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I was looking at my LG charger and it seems to be missing one of the gold connectors on the male part of the cable Idk if this is normal but my gnex has all the gold connectors.

Pito2k6 said:
I was looking at my LG charger and it seems to be missing one of the gold connectors on the male part of the cable Idk if this is normal but my gnex has all the gold connectors.
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Yea mine is missing it to I wonder if that is why? And i just got my RAVpower external battery and that usb has all the pins and i tried to charge my phone with the lg brick and the ravpower usb and it seems to charge fine goes to ac every time. So im really wondering if its the LG USB that i got and it being faulty or not. I need to get another USB to test this out. Cause i dont want to swap out an entire phone for just a usb..

I've noticed mine charges as USB when using the stock LG charger. I had put it down to the 3 metre USB cable it was attached to, but I guess it's just a pants charger.

I just started having the same problem since Sunday. Had the phone for 2wks now. I had the same problem with my gs2. I really don't like these adaptor charger now a days. I go for the straight wall charger. Seems to work best. I think it's better because it doesn't convert to a usb cord as well, I don't know but I went ahead and ordered this one. http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=150959459340 should be here Friday. it says original OEM charger for E960 nexus 4. We'll see.. I suggest direct wall charger instead of those USB adaptor that come with phones now.
I just looked at my USB charger from lg, it has 4 gold pins. Seems like they're all there, how many are there suppose to be??
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I'm not having the issue ... But it happened to me when I had my s3 I would use oem Samsung home charger and it would charge for a bit and it would stop ...
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noodles2224 said:
I just started having the same problem since Sunday. Had the phone for 2wks now. I had the same problem with my gs2. I really don't like these adaptor charger now a days. I go for the straight wall charger. Seems to work best. I think it's better because it doesn't convert to a usb cord as well, I don't know but I went ahead and ordered this one. http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=150959459340 should be here Friday. it says original OEM charger for E960 nexus 4. We'll see.. I suggest direct wall charger instead of those USB adaptor that come with phones now.
I just looked at my USB charger from lg, it has 4 gold pins. Seems like they're all there, how many are there suppose to be??
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That actually sounds like a good idea and should hopefully work! I need to order one. Still debating on Getting an RMA cause i dont want **** phone or worse phone..
Correction And it should have like 2 gold outer pins and 3 gold inner pins and mine and I guess a few other people have the outer pins but only 2 inner pins im missing the left most inner pin.

Where can I get an oem s4 cable?

I think my gf stepped on mine and it doesn't have a great connection, while my old s3 cable fits snuggly but takes 3 times as long to charge. This is all I found, do you guys know where I can get a tried and true oem charging cable for the s4?
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Original-OEM-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-USB-Data-Cable-Home-Wall-Charger-/380703268691

tuffluck said:
I think my gf stepped on mine and it doesn't have a great connection, while my old s3 cable fits snuggly but takes 3 times as long to charge. This is all I found, do you guys know where I can get a tried and true oem charging cable for the s4?
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Original-OEM-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-USB-Data-Cable-Home-Wall-Charger-/380703268691
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If you want a original samsung one:
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/data-cables

You can easily get one in a trustworthy hardware store.
They are just in the Samsung's section.
The ones from Samsung looks like the original Galaxy S cables

URGENT: Anyone else having issues with their phone recognizing fast chargers?

I just upgraded from an S6 Edge to an S6 Edge+ and I've noticed that my phone is having trouble with fast charging. When I plug it in, it simply says "Cable charging". I have to unplug it and plug it back in 3-12 times to get it to say "Fast charging". I'm using the OEM Samsung fast chargers (the one that came with my S6 Edge+ as well as the one that came with my old S6 Edge). My old S6 Edge never had an issue like this.
Is it just my phone, or is this a wide software bug on the new S6 Edge+'s? Trying to determine whether I need to swap my phone at T-Mobile for a new one. Thanks!

Make sure your cable is plugged into the wall charger all the way.
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Yep, that was the first thing I checked. Having the same issue with two OEM chargers.

Randy09 said:
Yep, that was the first thing I checked. Having the same issue with two OEM chargers.
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I was going through AndroidCentral the other day when I saw one thread on this. It could definitely be a phone issue. Try using any other 3rd party Qualcomm Certified Quick Charge 2.0 charger (if you have), and verify. Also, since the phone is new, I would suggest you to get a replacement eitherway even if its just the faulty charger. When you spend $900, its their job to give you the 100% working product, don't settle.

I noticed that with my phone as well. Using cable and charger that came with phone and it does not show up as adaptive fast charging like my note 4 did.
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Yeah I had the same problem it ended up being the cableit came with. I've tried different cable and it works fine not sure why my cable went bad.

Jduncan312 said:
Yeah I had the same problem it ended up being the cableit came with. I've tried different cable and it works fine not sure why my cable went bad.
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Cable plays a crucial role while charging. My years old nokia cable (which had worked flawlessly since then) went bad now and it takes 3 times the usual charging time. You can always get it changed from your retailer though! You get 6 Months warranty with inbox accessories.

I have original samsung (from box) ac charger with "cable" which is crazy connecting/disconnecting all the time. So make sure that is not a cable.
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Fast Charging problem!

Hello
Since a couple of days I noticed something weird with the included fast charger.
Sometimes when I plug it in the phones says 4h+ to be fully charged then I just unplug the USB cable and put it back in and it says 1h10min to be fully charged
Sometimes i even have to unplug it 2 times to get the fastest charge speed..
Is this normal or am I doing something wrong??
I'm rooted with arter97 kernel

Mønsters924 said:
Hello
Since a couple of days I noticed something weird with the included fast charger.
Sometimes when I plug it in the phones says 4h+ to be fully charged then I just unplug the USB cable and put it back in and it says 1h10min to be fully charged
Sometimes i even have to unplug it 2 times to get the fastest charge speed..
Is this normal or am I doing something wrong??
I'm rooted with arter97 kernel
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It happen to me too, and im on stock. I do the same thing you do in order to get the fast charging.... is not the end of the world but is a little annoying.

Try using a different cable. I read somewhere that there was some issue with the included fast charger which turned out to be a bad cable.

I haven't noticed this as an issue yet however I never use the included USB Cable (could hurt resale value if accessories are beaten up)
Picked up a pile of very nice and thin Red USB Micro cables from eBay a few years back, they have lasted a few phones and still look brand new, cost maybe a couple of quid if that.

Okay I'll try changing out the cable, will see if it makes any difference

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Okay I'll try changing out the cable, will see if it makes any difference
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Keep us posted if you find anything else mate

So switched the cable with an old Sony one and it seems that the problem is gone
So it seems that the Samsung cable is not the best..

Mønsters924 said:
So switched the cable with an old Sony one and it seems that the problem is gone
So it seems that the Samsung cable is not the best..
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Schweet, least its only the cable and not the device, I'm unsure if a peripheral will be covered by any warranty mind .. bummer

Mønsters924 said:
So switched the cable with an old Sony one and it seems that the problem is gone
So it seems that the Samsung cable is not the best..
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Get a new Micro USB cable from Amazon. They retail at around 5-6 bux and they are mostly 20AWG cables which should be much better than an old cable utilizing the Rapid Charging.

apurva.giri said:
Get a new Micro USB cable from Amazon. They retail at around 5-6 bux and they are mostly 20AWG cables which should be much better than an old cable utilizing the Rapid Charging.
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Do you know what is better smaller or bigger AWG?
I baught one that is 24 and 28 AWG

Mønsters924 said:
Do you know what is better smaller or bigger AWG?
I baught one that is 24 and 28 AWG
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I would say thicker the better for charging. So, I would say smaller the better if you're going for a non OEM cable for charging . There are other factors too. Read this for more info.

Are you sure the problem is cable not adapter?
Mønsters924 said:
So switched the cable with an old Sony one and it seems that the problem is gone
So it seems that the Samsung cable is not the best..
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Neda811 said:
Are you sure the problem is cable not adapter?
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The problem never happened again since I switched the cable