I recently bought an O2 Xda IIs from a guy on eBay and the black CRADLE doesn't charge the spare battery. In fact the 'AUX/BATTERY' light dosn't even light-up and the little brass contacts in the spare battery slot in the cradle, seem to be loose.
Not that it matters but, I am in North America, so the guy I bought this Xda IIs from, used GLUE to attach an AC Adapter to the wall plug so I could use it here in Canada.
I'm not sure I should try and open the CRADLE and try to repair it myself or just buy a new O2 cradle for my device. I can't even see what kind of screws it uses in the bottom of the black cradle.
Any comments, ideas or sugggestions would be appreciated!
C'mon guys, can anyone help me with this one?
Related
Oh my good ness I am so fed up! I recently purchased on Siemens SX56 it didnt come with anything but th Stylus and the phone. I didnt think finding a charger would be this hard! I went to stores the chargers did not fit into the slot. I bought one off of ebay and that didnt even fit!! is it a special charger or something? I really hope fomr trying so many times thatthe charger thingys are not damaged. I can;t even turn the phone on thats how dead it is.
www.expansys.com
all htc chargers should work i think
at least i can use my xda1 charger with my xda2
all power sources works as long as the connectors are correct
5 volts in the right pin
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Connectors
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=WallabyCradleMod
you can make any 5volt chager work yourself
BoxWave's new Desktop Cradle for the Cingular 8125
Check it..........
http://www.boxwave.com/products/desktopcradle/cingular-8125-desktop-cradle_1053.htm
But cannot...
Still can't charge a spare battery. Wonder why they aren't making one that can charge a spare battery espcially when battery power is such an issue with this phone! :evil:
Still no spare battery charger:
http://shop.brando.com.hk/dopod838usbcradle.php
Here's another source for the horizontal cradle:
http://www.thepocketsolution.com/Me...reen=PROD&Store_Code=PS&Product_Code=PSI-9219
Anyone have any experience with this or the vertical one? Pros, cons?
Paul
Vertical cradle
I just purchased a vertical cradle from an outfit in the UK (Hamill Dist.) but haven't received it yet. I based my decision on a favorable report from HTC Wizard Web (http://www.htcwizardweb.net/node/510). The Ebay unit looks identical, and I figured it wasn't rocket science and basically a plastic holder with USB connector at the bottom.
I'll report back when I receive it and test it out.
Vertical cradle
I just purchased a vertical cradle from an outfit in the UK (Hamill Dist.) but haven't received it yet. I based my decision on a favorable report from HTC Wizard Web (http://www.htcwizardweb.net/node/510). The Ebay unit looks identical, and I figured it wasn't rocket science and basically a plastic holder with USB connector at the bottom.
I'll report back when I receive it and test it out.
I bought
the boxwave vertical cradle and have been using it for a couple of weeks. Not a bad design, but could be better. Needs a spare battery slot. Also, the mini-usb connector is sort of long and you have to be carefull when putting the phone in and out of the dock. I'm afraid I might break it off in the phone at some point. Nothing like that has happened yet, but it just doesn't feel bullet proof.
I'm using an old Rolodex card holder with my sync cable as a horizontal cradle...works absolutely great! The 8125 happens to be a near-perfect fit when oriented horizontally. Pulled it our of my office's back room right before it was going in the trash...
http://www.arsmar.com/emporium/IMG/c07a-Rolodex-2.jpg
I am using the Boxwave one. Here are my thoughts:
1) I also am using the FlexiSkin. The 8125 does fit with the skin on, but you have to remove the cradles clear plastic support piece (or just leave it off to begin with).
2) Connection - the power part charges easily, but the sync part takes a little more wiggling/time to work than I am used to with the OEM USB cable. I am not sure if it is because of the FlexSkin, the cradle or what...I'll test it out.
3) Design. It is light, and you have to operate with 2 hands to put on and remove. My sync cradle for my old Casio E125 had this lift button to remove the device easily, and I wish this did.
4) Bottom is covered. If you plan ahead, no biggy. I just keep a spare stylus by the cradle because I kept forgetting to remove it before syncing. You may also want to have your bluetooth headset ready, because answering the phone is a little awkward (whether removing the device, or using speakerphone). No way to use a wired set - the plug is covered.
Cradle and spare battery charger
I found a cradle charger that has a spot for a spare battery on Amazon.com I recived it a few days ago and so far so good. Nice to have two batteries
peraltah said:
I found a cradle charger that has a spot for a spare battery on Amazon.com I recived it a few days ago and so far so good. Nice to have two batteries
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A link would be nice....
Is this the one?
Cradle/Spare Battery Charger for Wizard
blazoner said:
A link would be nice....
Is this the one?
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Yes sir it is. It works really well so far
Peraltah:
Does it come with that extra battery as well, or just the charger?
KarmaNP said:
Peraltah:
Does it come with that extra battery as well, or just the charger?
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Just the chargers. It comes with a usb cable to attach it to the computer and a normal american outlet charger. If you buy them off of ebay I remember seeing one that comes with a battery. I dont trust the battery that it comes with though I rather just spend the extra cash and be sure of the quality of the battery. Hope this helped
Peraltah,
Thanks for the info. I did order one and I think from what I read one 1100 mah non OEM battery comes with it, will see when it comes to me. See the link below in the product features.
http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/B000IHNBOW/ref=pd_rvi_gw_1/103-6458678-6693459
KarmaNP said:
Peraltah,
Thanks for the info. I did order one and I think from what I read one 1100 mah non OEM battery comes with it, will see when it comes to me. See the link below in the product features.
http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/B000IHNBOW/ref=pd_rvi_gw_1/103-6458678-6693459
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Damm your right man! I didnt get one! lol I will email them right quick. THANKS!
Ok I checked the item mine was like 17 bucks the one with the battery is like 30. I already started *****ing to the people till i looked closer! lol
Check out this NEW one:
http://www.amazon.com/Cingular-Smar.../B000K8ET6S/ref=pd_sbs__2/102-2837548-9417744
repsol47 said:
Check out this NEW one:
http://www.amazon.com/Cingular-Smar.../B000K8ET6S/ref=pd_sbs__2/102-2837548-9417744
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But it doesnt have the spare battery charger
that would have been a nice addition.
I've just got an ok one from ebay, it doesn't have room for spare battery unfortunatly, but comes with built in usb cable and also a charger so you can have both plugged in, so when pc is on it will charge through usb and when off will charge from mains,
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/O2-XDA-Mini-S...DVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item300064799786
check out these. for this price you could charger 13 spares.
http://cgi.ebay.com/FOR-T-MOBILE-MD...ryZ20368QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
zc57 2X Battery+Charger For HTC Wizard 838 100 200
Are there any usb-dockingstations for the tytn available? Where in Europe? How much?
mamusp said:
Are there any usb-dockingstations for the tytn available? Where in Europe? How much?
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Have a look at
www.expansys.at
But their shipping policy is a bit weird.
here you go:
http://shop.brando.com.hk/dopodcht9000usbcradle.php
TyTN usb docking cradle on eBay now + cases too
http://cgi.ebay.com/HTC-TyTn-Metal-...2689586QQihZ005QQcategoryZ75430QQcmdZViewItem
[email protected]
This guy has a cradle at 11 euros in hong kong he also sells trough ebay.
With tranportation I got my for about 22 euros.
Regards,
Be advised that the cradles offered by eXpansys, Brando, and others lack both external AC power and a spare battery charging slot.
I bought one from eXpansys based on bad information, and I'm pretty much stuck with it (it's not worth paying the shipping to send it back for what I would receive as a refund).
The lack of external AC means that if you shut off your computer, you also shut off charging.
The lack of extra battery slot, well, that's just a huge PITA!
goestoeleven said:
Be advised that the cradles offered by eXpansys, Brando, and others lack both external AC power and a spare battery charging slot.
I bought one from eXpansys based on bad information, and I'm pretty much stuck with it (it's not worth paying the shipping to send it back for what I would receive as a refund).
The lack of external AC means that if you shut off your computer, you also shut off charging.
The lack of extra battery slot, well, that's just a huge PITA!
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It might be worth getting a power adaptor with a usb output. I received one with my fortuna clip-on gps. Along with my usb car adaptor, this means I just need a usb mini cable to use all power options, and also to sync the phone.
ie keep the adaptors where you need them, and just carry the usb mini cable around. It turns out this is a much tidier charging solution than I ever managed for my old p900.
Also, Be adviced that USB charging is way SLOWER than AC Adaptor Charging!
If you have doubts, record the time it takes to fully charge a battery or simply check the differences between the heat it makes when u connect to a USB charger and AC charging(which is HOT)
I got a dock from ebay - like the expansys ones (etc) it only charges through the USB on the computer. However, this suits me as most of my day is in front of the machine and even when off (as I use a docking station) the USB is still powered and hence charges the TyTN.
Wrote a small review here: http://rakh1.homeip.net
Rich
Rich, is it possible to plug in the Tytn charger cable into the back of the cradle and use it as a stand-alone charging station ?
I have the brando one, and I can use it via USB charging or by ac power.
Its uses the same connector in the back
Finally received mine today (the Brando/eBay one).
For some reasons, it syncs much slower than just using the USB cable??? :?
And the bright blue LED is constantly on... which is a bit annoying.
tytn cradle I had it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/HTC-TyTn-Metal-...ctor_W0QQitemZ150032689586QQihZ005QQcategoryZ 75430QQcmdZViewItem
thanks
First post so all help welcomed. I have an old XDA Orbit and decided to buy a second hand TG01 as an upgrade. The phone arrived and worked great, it took a bit of reading on this forum to get Tomtom working but the advice was great. I flashed a couple of roms and was really happy with the phone.
My old XDA used mini USB to charge and the TG01 uses micro USB so I thought I would convert my car charger by buying an adapter off Ebay which cleatly stated it was for the TG01 and could be used to convert car chargers. It arrived this morning I plugged my old charger into it and then plugged it into the TG01 and nothing happened (or so I thought), but I did notice my charger light had gone out. I assumed the charger was faulty and the phone still worked perfectly so thought no more of it.
When I got home the phone was down to 60% charge (yes I know they eat the battery) so I plugged in my official Toshiba charger and nothing happened again, no charging light came on. I then plugged it into my computer thinking maybe it was a bad day for chargers and again nothing. At this point I was getting a bit worried so I smelled the phone and it smells of burnt electrical smells. I opened the phone up to see if anything was loose (Nintendo DS screwdrivers work on the TG01) and it looked fine but does smell a bit.
Sorry for the long winded post but does anyone have any experience of burning out the charging circuit. The phone still works fine apart from not charging. I have still got about 60% charge but it will not last long. I have contacted the seller of the adapter but am not holding out much hope on that front. It may be a case of looking for a phone that has a broken screen or selling the bits for spares.
Cheers
Tommy
Toshiba have 2 years warranty with the TG01, so if you have a reciept or prove of purchase then you are covered.
I bought the TG01 second hand so am not the original owner. I have however contacted Toshiba UK to ask about spares, they said the same as you that there is a two year warranty. When I explained about not being the original owner they said they could sort me out a proof of purchase. I am waiting for them to get back to me but to be honest it all sounds a bit dodgy
I have broken the plug - where the cable plugs in, so I need a new charger asap, preferably from a UK store rather than online, otherwise I will be out of charge by the end of the weekend, anyone know anywhere that sells them ?
+1, in the same boat!
Unfortunately, swearing lots at my charger did not bring it back to life.
Regards
I have yet to find any electrical stores that stock them.
I got a spare from the Asus Uk Online store.
PS: You've only broken the plug?
Use a usb port whilst the screen is off. It's slower but will charge.
Loads of shops sell a Plug with USB slots as well.
Unfortunately they won't output the powe the same way the ASUS one does, but they'll do similar to USB charging (i think)
Staples sell the official charger, cover, screen protector and dock
Charger is 29.99
Nick