My phone doesn't charge and I need an new charging port and microphone flex board, but I just noticed that when I tried to take the board out, the glue was hard to work with and when it snapped out, the wire for the little antennae like connector broke that attaches to the flex board. it broke right at the crimp, and I tried soldering the wire onto the connector but it didn't work. Where do I get a replacement wire with both ends of the connector?
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You need to get one of these..
khaytsus said:
You need to get one of these..
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...are you serious? It works at least as a tablet right now. I just need a way to charge the battery and a way to get cell signal back.
If anything, is there a case available that is also an external antennae?
c0reyl said:
...are you serious? It works at least as a tablet right now. I just need a way to charge the battery and a way to get cell signal back.
If anything, is there a case available that is also an external antennae?
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You can buy the travel battery charger/stand for about 30 dollars. It comes as a external battery pack with a oem removable battery. Charges via micro USB and includes a wall charger.
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-ETC-CPK1E1GSTA-Battery-Charger-SGH-I717/dp/B0076Z3FSQ
ETC-CPK1E1GSTA
Jamesyboy said:
You can buy the travel battery charger/stand for about 30 dollars. It comes as a external battery pack with a oem removable battery. Charges via micro USB and includes a wall charger.
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-ETC-CPK1E1GSTA-Battery-Charger-SGH-I717/dp/B0076Z3FSQ
ETC-CPK1E1GSTA
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I know that, but how do I solve the antennae problem? All I need is the $13.00 flex board and a little wire with proprietary connectors which I can't seem to find anywhere..
Or I can start looking for broken cell phones and seeing if I can find one by ripping them apart?
See that wire connected to the microphone/USB flex?? where do I get one?
I think it goes to the internal antennae of the phone
Are there any cases that double as an external antenna if I can't fix it?
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The usb connector practically fell out. I'm going to try to solder it back in, but I'm going to need that wire either way.
I think you might be better off trying to replace the entire board... It looks like you hit it with a hammer.
This phone just came out a few months ago, what did you do to it in that short of time that required you to dissect it? Also, why didn't you call AT&T to see if you could get it replaced? You have a 1 year warranty on the phone.
deeken said:
This phone just came out a few months ago, what did you do to it in that short of time that required you to dissect it? Also, why didn't you call AT&T to see if you could get it replaced? You have a 1 year warranty on the phone.
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This is what I'd do. [email protected] will replace it. Now put that thing back together and call them.
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Has anyone here tried one of these cheap ones from Hong Kong?
They are cheaper than the nearest option, and come with the right plug too.
It can't be expensive cause it consist only from ac/dc adaptor, usb plug and battery charger. I think it's right device.
SloN said:
I think it's right device.
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I'm sure it is, I just wondered if it's likely to be good quality.
Tell you what, I'll order one and report back here once I've used it.
As promised, I bought it and here's the verdict.
Basically, it does what it says on the tin. There was a slight problem with the usb connection, but that was always the case with this computer unless I use a particular lead. Using the lead that came with it, it wouldn't connect. but using the one I normally use it works fine.
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Having used cradles before, this one is slightly more awkward to connect but that's because it uses the usb connector. Previous ones have been spring loaded contacts and the pda would just drop into the cradle. This one requires a little force, but nothing major.
I've yet to determine if the charger works as fast as the original one.
All in all, well worth the money.
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I've yet to determine if the charger works as fast as the original one.
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Hmm, seems I spoke too soon. The PDA won't charge unless the computer is on.
The 5V adaptor plugs into the back of the stand, as does the usb lead. Either of these will bring on the blue LED on the base, but the usb lead lights it brighter. I suspect there may be some problem with the 5V from the adaptor.
I shall investigate and report back (if anyone's reading this...)
charging with PC off
Hi -- I think I've got the same charger as you, and mine seems to charge fine with the computer powered off. . .
Alan
Having investigated further, it appears that the +5V from the charger and the +5V from the USB are linked directly. This means that with either one connected singly, it's fine, with both connected and the PC on, it's also fine.
But, with the PC off the +5V from the charger is fed back through the USB lead into the PC which pulls down the voltage somewhat.
I discovered this when I turned off the PC and noticed some front panel lights glowing slightly. I unplugged the cradle and they went off, and the blue LED on the charger became brighter.
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hi,
i've got the same "hong kong" dock as xmastree.
I think this is a good dock, simple and cheap.
regards.
can i use a regular mini usb cable to send files to my phone and or trickle charge it from my computer if my charger isnt available.
i know this seems like kind of a retarded question but the mini usb that came with my phone i lost.. and i know that the end looked a little different then a regular mini usb.
thanks
Yup, I am using a generic one to transfer files. It is recommended to find one with a choke on it but I have used both. The choke looks like a bead or a barrel in the cable near the one end.
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Yup, I am using a generic one to transfer files. It is recommended to find one with a choke on it but I have used both. The choke looks like a bead or a barrel in the cable near the one end.
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what exactly does the choke do?
where have you seen this recommendation?
The "choke" is just a ferrite bead that stops electro-magnetic leakage from the cable so it doesn't interfere with other electronics. I usually cut them off to make a lighter and easier cable to route around my work areas.
look around, you will see the recommendations whenever someone is flashing a rom or working around the inner workings of Android. If your just transferring pics and stuff no big deal, only when you really care about the quality of data will it matter
honestabe said:
can i use a regular mini usb cable to send files to my phone and or trickle charge it from my computer if my charger isnt available.
i know this seems like kind of a retarded question but the mini usb that came with my phone i lost.. and i know that the end looked a little different then a regular mini usb.
thanks
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Umm, the one that I got with the phone wasn't mini-USB. It was extUSB. miniUSB works as well but I find it harder to insert so I just use extUSB. I tried some miniUSB cables that have two of those magnetic protections. extUSB also sits very good in the socket.
My camera, my old cell phone, my G1, and my BT headset all use the same mini USB plug and I use them all interchangeably without any ill effect. I prefer to use the one that came with the G1 at my house while making themes and doing lots of flashing but I use the other ones too for the same things and have never had an issue.
Hi,
My usb port on my xperia broke previously and i had i repaired but now its broken again. Would it be possible to re solder a brand new usb port as the the guy at the phone shop says he might not be able to re solder it next time.
Any response is greatly appreciated.
HI,
It is possible almost everytime but, MIGHT take very long time to resolder, if copper pads are took off the PCB. Therefore, it mustbe soldered back on other pins.
Anyway, it is possible.
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Thanks for your replay.
I know that the outer big pins are the ones for charging but are they inner small pins for data connectivity?
hamid3301 said:
Thanks for your replay.
I know that the outer big pins are the ones for charging but are they inner small pins for data connectivity?
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Yes - outer are GND (-) and VCC (+) - inner D+ and D- (DATA). One pin is unused. Here is the pinout:
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Thank you for your reply.
This was very useful and now i can out smart the phone guy when he says in can only charge meaning he hasn't soldered the inner one on.
So hit Thanks pls
If that guy was the technician, ha propably knew that. But there maid be a reason, why he didn`t soldered them - maybe it wasn`t possible due to damaged PCB...
Just guessing
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I did get my xperia fixed once but it only charged and when ever i connected it to my computer it only charge and did not connect to the computer. Is there a solution for that?
So your phone was repaired after damage? Am I right, that it wasn`t repaired by yourselve?
So, you could find out if data pins are soldered - download Terminal emulator
here.
Then open it and connect your phone with PC via USB cable. Once phone is connected on both sides, type "dmesg" and see output. There must be something like this:
<6>[23469.853208] *********** Charger Type: HOST PC
<6>[23469.853384] Charger Type: STD DOWNSTREAM PORT
<6>[23470.708433] msm_chg_usb_charger_connected
If charger type is DEDICATED CHARGER, data pins are not connected or not solderd properly.
Thanks a lot.
It`s OK - you're welcome
I've got a phone with a broken USB too. I've got a new USB port and was looking for some information on how to do the soldering. Thanks.
witchcraftz said:
I've got a phone with a broken USB too. I've got a new USB port and was looking for some information on how to do the soldering. Thanks.
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Hi, if you don`t have any experience with soldering (of anything) - Don`t do it, you may damage your phone permanently.
This is very iffy, and DO NOT TRY THIS IF YOU CANNOT FOLLOW DIRECTIONS, I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR PHONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is your problem not mine, if you mess it up
My apologies for supersized images, but they get the point across.
Things you will need.
1. Battery bricked Photon/Motorola Device (x/x2/d/d2/etc)
2. A SPARE USB CABLE, NOT YOUR MAIN CABLE! (Don't be dumb!)
3. Your usb cable you use to to connect your device to your pc.
Directions as follows:
Step 1:
Splice your cable by cutting off the end of the cable (where you would input it to the phone)
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1a: strip the wire about two inches so that white,green,red,black wires are all showing, pull back Green and white wires, as they will not be used.
1b. Strip the red/black wire so they look like below, then wind them up like so.
2. Pull out the battery in the photon.
2a. This is where this gets tricky, look the postive/negative logo's on the battery above the terminals, place the red in the positive terminal and the black in the negative terminal.
2b. Place battery in phone with wires connected to terminal!
3. Plug usb cable into your pc, then connect your usb cable to the phone, wait 2 minutes, and you should no longer have battery too low messages!!!
Remember when you disconnect the phone, UNPLUG THE BATTERY USB CABLE FROM THE PC FIRST OR YOU WILL **** UP YOUR PHONE'S BATTERY SENSOR!!!!
This will work on ALL motorola devices, and most phones period.
This is like jumping your battery from a car.
You're welcome for saving you money , this helped me out SO MANY TIMES.
You need to dump that 8 GB Sandisk and bump it up to a 32 one. LOL! On eBay, 32 GB SDHCs are going around for $25-35.
Haha
now dats funny.
I would suggest not plugging the battery into the phone while doing this, instead let it charge for 20-30 mins. Unplug and put in phone
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It normally doesn't work that way, just make sure contacts don't touch, and not to rip them out of the device before disconnecting from pc.
Also if you do it without plugging it in, make sure not to touch the electrical tape together (of course you'd only be using electrical tape!).
I think this is one of those Jeff Foxworthy jokes
You might be a redneck if you charge you phone like a car battery
Man the things people do lol innovative
Well this is useful for people who sbf, then phone dies, and you can't do anything but buy a new battery, NOONE wants to spend that money, when you can be back up and running in minutes.
or.... just make a factory cable? then it charges while in rsd mode?
So I got upgraded from my Note2 to Note 3 and discover that the charging/data connector is the type that looks like the end that goes into a USB 3 hard drive.
I previously purchased some right-angled Micro-USB adapters for my Note 2 - they look like this, but I'm not sure if this is the actual product I bought.
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What I'm looking for is the equivalent type of right-angle adapter but for the USB-3 type of connector used for the Note 3.This way the connection is safer and easier to handle as the cable is not sticking straight out of the bottom, but running parallel to the device's bottom edge - even in landscape mode. If you're using it while you're lying in bed while it's charging you can rest the phone on your belly and not risk tweaking the connection.
rEVOLVE said:
So I got upgraded from my Note2 to Note 3 and discover that the charging/data connector is the type that looks like the end that goes into a USB 3 hard drive.
I previously purchased some right-angled Micro-USB adapters for my Note 2 - they look like this, but I'm not sure if this is the actual product I bought.
What I'm looking for is the equivalent type of right-angle adapter but for the USB-3 type of connector used for the Note 3.This way the connection is safer and easier to handle as the cable is not sticking straight out of the bottom, but running parallel to the device's bottom edge - even in landscape mode. If you're using it while you're lying in bed while it's charging you can rest the phone on your belly and not risk tweaking the connection.
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Check this out... it's an International Ebay'er from China, but it's exactly what you're referring to... :good:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/370873145258?lpid=82
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Check this out... it's an International Ebay'er from China, but it's exactly what you're referring to... :good:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/370873145258?lpid=82
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Hey - that's it! I followed the link and found some black ones that i purchased. Only thing I'm worried about is the Samsung detecting the different cable and throwing up the nag message or not even charging at full speed. It did this with a different cable I took from one of my portable hard drives. I'll report back if there are problems.
Thanks for tracking that down!
Doh!
If anyone else missed it - if you just need charging, it's totally unecessary. My old micro-usb connectors work just fine plugged into the right-most side of the Note 3's USB3 connector - I discovered this by just plugging one of them in by force of habit and realizing it worked!
rEVOLVE said:
Hey - that's it! I followed the link and found some black ones that i purchased. Only thing I'm worried about is the Samsung detecting the different cable and throwing up the nag message or not even charging at full speed. It did this with a different cable I took from one of my portable hard drives. I'll report back if there are problems.
Thanks for tracking that down!
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The only "nag" is a warning about USB3 file transfers affecting your signal, which happens with the stock cable too. In my Alienware m11x r3 it doesn't charge any faster in the USB3 ports according to the app that reads the charging rate (450mA). The USB2 port that remains powered with the system off actually charges at 1,200mA when not in host mode (off or asleep). It'll do that with a standard microUSB 2.0 B cable too.
Anyway, I prefer the full microUSB 3.0 B connector because it is stronger (distributes force), so I also bought some right-angle adapters from eBay. Mine are black and seem intended for mounting in a dock of some kind due to screw posts. I ordered a left and a right angle one, even though the pics are the same for both. They'll be here soon!