Does anyone have a good picture of the microUSB port on the Thunderbolt? I have been searching but haven't found a clear picture. I am trying to figure out if I need a right angled microUSB cable or a left angled microUSB cable. I would like the microUSB cable to go down. Thanks in advanced. I can't wait for the release of this phone, I've already bought a few goodies for it!
theres a nice 360 view on bestbuy that might help you.
simulator.bestbuy.wdsserve.com/vdevice-bestbuy/common/
EDIT: new member had to take the http out sorry
Thanks for that link! If I'm looking at everything right, it would seem a left angled microUSB is the way to go.
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no problem glad i could help. yea if you want the cord to go towards the bottom of the phone it seems like that would be what you want.
Where do you get the right angle cables from?
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Where do you get the right angle cables from?
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I would assume a site like monoprice.com has them
Unfortunately, it does not look like monoprice has any angled cables. That was the first place I checked. The cables I found are made by StarTech. They sell them directly from their website, or they can be purchased through other sites like newegg.com.
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Unfortunately, it does not look like monoprice has any angled cables. That was the first place I checked. The cables I found are made by StarTech. They sell them directly from their website, or they can be purchased through other sites like newegg.com.
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You're correct
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Thanks for that link! If I'm looking at everything right, it would seem a left angled microUSB is the way to go.
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I will be looking to get one of these also
why do you want one of these? just curious i might want the benifit of using one of these too!
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why do you want one of these? just curious i might want the benifit of using one of these too!
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I personally want one for my vehicle. I have a phone mount to the right side of my radio. Since the charging port is on the left side of the phone, this new cable will allow the phone to charge without interfering with my radio contols, and it will look nicer when charging.
The new cable will go straight down and into the 12V adapter. Should look nice.
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Hi All,
Just ditched my Nokia N96 after being a Nokia user for over 10yrs. The Hero is a breath of fresh air! So ... a couple of questions ...
Firstly, anyone have any idea how to set the lock screen wallpaper back to its default image? I have set it to a photo, but cant seem to choose anything other than what is in an album on the phone.
Secondly, I'm having a really hard time sourcing a spare mains charger and a car charger. All anyone seems to have, both on eBay and from Googling, is Mini-USB connectors, even though they're advertised as for the Hero. Mine is definately not mini-USB. Anyone have any clue as to where I can get a proper one please?
Cheers ... T
Not sure about the first question as I've never bothered to change the default wallpaper, but as for your second question the charger is a mini-usb and you should be able to find it in any decent phone shop
NOT Mini-USB
Mine is most definately NOT Mini-USB.
It is rectangular with just one corner angled.
To get the default lockscreen wallpaper try changing the 'scene' of the phone. So from the homescreen, press menu ---> scenes and then choose one of the scenes. You'll lose how you have laid out the homescreen but the lockscreen image should revert to one of the standard HTC ones. Different scenes have different lockscreen wallpapers images I belive so try them all out.
The socket on your Hero is compatable with any mini-usb plug, charger, cable etc. Trust me I know they are different shapes but they fit and work just fine. I have an old Nokia usb to mini usb transer cable that i'm using at work to charge/transfer data while at work using my work pc.
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Mine is most definately NOT Mini-USB.
It is rectangular with just one corner angled.
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it is defenitely mini-usb, just try it, before posting such a ****
Nice language
OK, so my knowledge of Mini-USB connectors is evidentally lacking, but all of the mini-usb connectors that i have seen have not been the same shape as the Hero requires. I shall go on a hunt to the shops this lunchtime.
Felikz - If using bad aggressive language is standard on this forum, then I'm evidentally in the wrong place. Either that, or you are.
Thankyou to all of you who have posted proper replies
Mate this WILL fit your Hero, as I said I know it's a different shape to the socket on the Hero but this is a standard mini usb and will fit.
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Lesson learnt
should have tried it shouldnt I?!
Yep, standard mini-usb does indeed fit into the slot on the Hero, despite being a different shape from the hole.
Superb. Thanks people.
I've tried having a look around and I can't find a desk charger/cradle for the Lumia 800, I know the hinged door cover makes it hard but does anyone know of one that is compatible?
Thanks!
I bought this N9 charger and it works well:
http://www.amazon.com/NOKIA-CHARGING-STATION-CELLAPOD-CASES/dp/B005LVH8Q2/ref=cm_rdp_product
Unfortunately, it's out of stock on amazon but may be available in UK
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I bought this N9 charger and it works well:
http://www.amazon.com/NOKIA-CHARGING-STATION-CELLAPOD-CASES/dp/B005LVH8Q2/ref=cm_rdp_product
Unfortunately, it's out of stock on amazon but may be available in UK
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Thanks, I'll have a look at it. Where is the micro usb socket on the n9? How does this dock deal with the open door on the 800?
Same place, top left. The N9 & Lumia 800 have the same body (barring camera button and flash LED placement).
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Thanks, I'll have a look at it. Where is the micro usb socket on the n9? How does this dock deal with the open door on the 800?
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Rusty explained this for the most part but here's a photo if it helps:
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Awesome, thanks! I was a bit worried that the phone would have to be put upside down in the cradle.
I'm off to see I can find it in stock somewhere.
That only stands the phone up, the USB charger goes in the top as normal. You'd be better off (and save money) by just leaning it against something while it's charging.
It's not the same as an iPhone dock (or some HTC docks) which connect the phone directly to a charger when you place it in the dock.
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That only stands the phone up, the USB charger goes in the top as normal. You'd be better off (and save money) by just leaning it against something while it's charging.
It's not the same as an iPhone dock (or some HTC docks) which connect the phone directly to a charger when you place it in the dock.
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htc rhyme has connectors on the back... thats what i call dock
I say, this is a marvelous find on my behalf, I was getting to the notion that I may just have to leave my phone in a horizontal position on my desk for the rest of eternity.
GC
Hey Guys,
Don't you guys think the USB port could have been placed on a better spot ? Maybe where the old evo had it or on the right side.
How are we support to charge our phone while using the kickstand Horizontally.
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Hey Guys,
Don't you guys think the USB port could have been placed on a better spot ? Maybe where the old evo had it or on the right side.
How are we support to charge our phone while using the kickstand Horizontally.
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I don't have the phone yet but wouldn't you just flip it on the other side?
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But how do u turn the volume up?
I agree that it was poorly placed. But lucky I don't change volume that much
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IIRC, the motherboard is limited to the top of the phone, so it would require additional wiring/circuitry/supports to have a jack at the bottom. I do agree, having it on the side is asinine. Hard to talk on it when plugged in too.
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Until that hinge wears, loosens, and no longer holds the phone up
Its not a deal breaker. But this phone would be perfect if it had a bottom charger and removable battery.
I use the horizontal charging all the time at work. The cord sticking out the top looks stupid. So if you have it plugged in to a radio you have a cord sticking out two sides.
I would guess that it's so you can use a landscape dock with a charging port.
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IIRC, the motherboard is limited to the top of the phone, so it would require additional wiring/circuitry/supports to have a jack at the bottom. I do agree, having it on the side is asinine. Hard to talk on it when plugged in too.
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Probably has more to do with a space issue caused by the non-removable battery. The port could go anywhere on the phone and they could just run wires back to the USB/MHL header on the circuit board, but the port has to fit somewhere.
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I would guess that it's so you can use a landscape dock with a charging port.
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I was going to say a dock but is there going to be a dock is there even 3 dots on the side for a dock like on the gn
You'd think they would at least have sprung for the extra 1/2 of one cent to stick a right angle micro usb cable in the box.
you can get them here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003YKX6WC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Where can I get A10S LCD-KD wire which connects mainboard to the display? I googled, but with no really success.
I blame myself for being so curious in what is there inside (I hear mechanical noises inside, but there's no HDD, I think they was from the power filters). When i opened the case - mainboard to display wire was split up in two parts of a wire where it was soldered (contacts badly damaged) and that's all... (
The ports are seems ok... Only wire...
Can you place a photo ?
One of XDA members send me a replace. I think I'll receive it this month.
And the photo:
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Oke problem solved then.
I hope,
because that cable is beyond repair....
Question about a10slcd-kd cable
Dear sir,
My name is Goran. I come from Germany. I have the same tablet as you (Archos 101 g9). Also, I have the same problem wit a10slcd-kd wire. I would like to ask you to help me to find the mentioned wire. where did you find it? Where I can search for it, because I can not find it on internet. Please, help me if you can.
I will waot for your reply.
With respect,
Goran Kovacevic
where did you find it? Where I can search for it
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I didn't found the site to buy this cable either. Some good guy on this forum helped me with the cable, but wasn't sent it, because he's busy right now. Maybe someone here will help you with the cable, good luck.
The guy who offers me help with the cable did not contact me more than a week, so I think he will not send me a cable.
Too bad...
Can anyone point me at where to find these cables? I don't want to throw it, a tablet is good, I want it to work.
Perhaps a flie market or something like that.
Archos 101 g9 tablet faulty cable
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Perhaps a flie market or something like that.
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Hello i also have this broken cable and not sure where to get a replacement either, if someone has one to sell id be happy to buy it + postage also i would like to know what this cable is called if poss?
That cable can be carefully detached and attached, I've repaired my Archos 101G9 exactly that way with the working cable.
But that's only info, good luck you all in searching.
Dont forget about sticking it with a strong scotch tape!
UPDATE 2: Didn't get too much interest, but decided to go ahead and have them made anyway. There is a very limited quantity available for now, but available on Amazon for whoever wants one. Will more more if there is interest:
http://amzn.to/2BpoQVB
UPDATE: Made a prototype of what I'm talking about:
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Super hacky but the concept works really well! Definitely workable
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Hey everyone. I been seeing a bunch magnet based type c connectors popping up where you plug a small connector to your phone to which a cable magnetically attaches to for easy attaching and detaching
kind of like this one
Has anyone come across a similar thing but a dock instead of a cable? Basically having the same plug on the phone but being able to just put it on a dock that has the other magnetic end. The problem with phone docks is it's hard to plug the phone in and out of them. This might be a good solution.
If there isn't anything already available, I'm thinking I might make one. For those of you that have/had the Nexis 10, I'm the guy that made the extremely popular (by my standards) docks for that tablet. If there is enough interest, I can tap into everything I've learned from that project and make something like this.
What do you guys think?
Andbanyan said:
Hey everyone. I been seeing a bunch magnet based type c connectors popping up where you plug a small connector to your phone to which a cable magnetically attaches to for easy attaching and detaching
kind of like this one
Has anyone come across a similar thing but a dock instead of a cable? Basically having the same plug on the phone but being able to just put it on a dock that has the other magnetic end. The problem with phone docks is it's hard to plug the phone in and out of them. This might be a good solution.
If there isn't anything already available, I'm thinking I might make one. For those of you that have/had the Nexis 10, I'm the guy that made the extremely popular (by my standards) docks for that tablet. If there is enough interest, I can tap into everything I've learned from that project and make something like this.
What do you guys think?
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I would be very interested in this!! Loved this thing for my N10
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I would be very interested in this!! Loved this thing for my N10
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Hear hear! I'd love one too
Didn't get too much interest, but decided to go ahead and have them made anyway. There is a very limited quantity available for now, but available on Amazon for whoever wants one. Will more more if there is interest:
http://amzn.to/2BpoQVB
Hello,
Does this work with a Google XL in a Otterbox case? Or must it be used without the case?
Thanks in advance.