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Well my X10 usb port is broken and won't charge, so I decided I might as well get a new phone (I looked up trying to fix it and etc but came up with nothing). I bought the phone unlocked and had it imported back when it first came out so no warranty for me. Well anyway the point of this is I decided I don't want to spend so much money right now so I'm gonna stick with phones provided by my service provider which is T-Mobile US, so at the moment I have the choice between the Samsung Vibrant & the myTouch 4G and I just wanted to hear some opinions on that (I don't really like physical keyboards so the G2 is out) I'm still going to do my own research but its always nice to hear other peoples thoughts.
you could just buy a portable charger for the battery...
RS Online has micro USB-ports, and if you fear that won't look any good it's a good opportunity to hack it into wireless charging:
http://www.rs-online.com/index.html
http://www.slashgear.com/htc-evo-4g-touchstone-hack-adds-wireless-charging-video-1389601/
Um a portable charger wouldn't be able to help me if I need to connect the phone to the computer to do things like flashing and etc
Have you tried another charger? Had the same problem and a new charger worked, phoned my provider they sent me a replacement and I just swapped the charger.
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onei0077 said:
Have you tried another charger? Had the same problem and a new charger worked, phoned my provider they sent me a replacement and I just swapped the charger.
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Yeah tried multiply different ones. At this point I know its a fact its the usb port because its jiggling.
So what's your plan with the broken device? RMA, selling as defective, or leaving in a drawer?
If the latter then try fixing it first - it's not the first phone with a loose micro-usb port.
A few links:
X10, sounds very much like your problem
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=777721&page=3
Desire
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=822771
A guide valid for mini (not micro!) usb
http://hackaday.com/2007/11/08/how-to-replace-a-mini-usb-port-on-your-cellphone/
If you are not comfortable to attempt a repair on your own (then don't try) there are others on this forum and elsewhere with the tools, knowhow and goodwill to help you.
Hi all, naybody knows if is possible to enable as HDMI our USB port? Maybe for a custom ROM...
Don't think it's possible due to hardware limitations I'm afraid.
buy a livedock
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buy a livedock
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Doesn't have HDMI-out I'm afraid. Lets you connect USB devices to the phone, but the HDMI-out is from the phone itself - which the Ray doesn't have. Only way I can think would be to sell it on and buy an Arc or similar.
I have a related question - has anyone ever used the DLNA options for streaming video from the phone? Does it do pictures too?
I just got my Xp Ray yesterday and haven't had time to back-up my current phone and move everything to it. I also need to root and partition a microsd card, too. But I'm looking forward to using it soon - it's a very elegant phone. (Got the gold.)
Terry
do someone know where to buy the livedock in Perth？
xutienan9520 said:
do someone know where to buy the livedock in Perth？
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I've found it on ebay, shipped from England to Italy, I think it's available for aussie too ^^
LordSnow said:
I've found it on ebay, shipped from England to Italy, I think it's available for aussie too ^^
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The only utility of the livedock is the possibility to keep in charge the phone while other usb devices are connected, cause it already handles the usb devices (I connect an usb dock with mouse and keyboard on it without problems, but I can't charge it at the same time^^)
does anyone know whether the xperia ray supports MHL?
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I've found it on ebay, shipped from England to Italy, I think it's available for aussie too ^^
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Could you give me the website please, i can't found it, it always shows "live rock".
thanks!
Look 4 "sony ericsson livedock" there are 4 results
got it, thanks!
hi,
what kind of communication exists between tablet and dock when they are separate?
is it a kind of wifi one or bluetooth?
my goal is to use the dock on a table with usb device pluged in and use the tablet (with appropriate software) to control the usb device.
do you think it's possible?
best regards,
nicolas
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hi,
what kind of communication exists between tablet and dock when they are separate?
is it a kind of wifi one or bluetooth?
my goal is to use the dock on a table with usb device pluged in and use the tablet (with appropriate software) to control the usb device.
do you think it's possible?
best regards,
nicolas
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No. The dock is "wired", and has no wireless capability.
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Dave
Dave,
thank you for your answers even if it's not the one i would like to read...
Regards
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hi,
what kind of communication exists between tablet and dock when they are separate?
is it a kind of wifi one or bluetooth?
my goal is to use the dock on a table with usb device pluged in and use the tablet (with appropriate software) to control the usb device.
do you think it's possible?
best regards,
nicolas
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first off, this belongs in the Q/A section.
Second off, you weren't quite specific with your question, which is why you got a terrible answer that didn't answer your question lol.
If you're thinking like a usb mouse or usb hard drive, then yes. Game controller will also work. Not sure what else youw ould want, but as long as your tablet is docked, you can use the USB port on the dock.
first off, this belongs in the Q/A section.
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you're right, sorry about that
as long as your tablet is docked, you can use the USB port on the dock.
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this is exactly what i've understood, and exactly what is a shame for my purpose.
i'm a light designer for theater and my goal was to use my usb widget (to output lighting protocol) plugged on the dock and move in the theater with the tablet.
for what i understand, it's not possible with the prime...
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Nicolas
I wonder if remote keyboard function could be enabled, its got a battery and its own firmware, i wonder if a dev can hack functionality for it into the docks firmware in the future.
... For now, you would need a netbook/laptop/pc with the USB device plugged in, then use VNC or splashtop from tablet to chosen device.
I wonder if remote keyboard function could be enabled, its got a battery and its own firmware, i wonder if a dev can hack functionality for it into the docks firmware in the future.
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Where to ask?
but it would be definitely a great option!
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I wonder if remote keyboard function could be enabled, its got a battery and its own firmware, i wonder if a dev can hack functionality for it into the docks firmware in the future.
... For now, you would need a netbook/laptop/pc with the USB device plugged in, then use VNC or splashtop from tablet to chosen device.
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Where to ask?
but it would be definitely a great option!
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Yea but it doesn't have any radios to communicate with the Prime
You could create some kind of "remote" with a long self-made cable between the Prime and the dock
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Where to ask?
but it would be definitely a great option!
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It probs wont be an option untill the bootloader is unlocked (soon were informed ??).
I'm not even sure itll be possible but i'd be happy to see the option there.
Any devs out there willing to offer any thoughts on if its possible?
How does the dock firmware work? is it possible for the dock to detect and run USB devices remotely?
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Yea but it doesn't have any radios to communicate with the Prime
You could create some kind of "remote" with a long self-made cable between the Prime and the dock
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Couldnt you just plug in a WiFi/bluetooth adapter ?
Couldnt you just plug in a WiFi/bluetooth adapter ?
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this adapter would use the only usb port available...
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this adapter would use the only usb port available...
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Just use a USB hub then youll have more than enough USB ports
Just use a USB hub then youll have more than enough USB ports
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right.
and if dev's are aware about hacking dock's firmware, i'll be better to allow network communication than bluetooth (at least in my case)
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Second off, you weren't quite specific with your question, which is why you got a terrible answer that didn't answer your question lol.
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Terrible answer? At least i answered the question he asked! Unlike you, below.
If you're thinking like a usb mouse or usb hard drive, then yes. Game controller will also work. Not sure what else youw ould want, but as long as your tablet is docked, you can use the USB port on the dock.
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The OP asked how it would work when the tablet and dock were seperated! So how does this help?
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Terrible answer? At least i answered the question he asked! Unlike you, below.
The OP asked how it would work when the tablet and dock were seperated! So how does this help?
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Hahahah oops I didn't mean to offend you! I just meant a vague answer to a vague question in the OP. Sorry bud!!
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i'm a light designer for theater and my goal was to use my usb widget (to output lighting protocol) plugged on the dock and move in the theater with the tablet.
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It's a bit cumbersome but what you could do is leave your usb widget plugged into a laptop/pc on the desk, and then use Splashtop to remote control that from the tablet. Of course this would require there to be a wifi network available.....
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It's a bit cumbersome but what you could do is leave your usb widget plugged into a laptop/pc on the desk, and then use Splashtop to remote control that from the tablet. Of course this would require there to be a wifi network available.....
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that's also a solution of course but i need to bring either the laptop and the tablet on tour.
for now, i've made an app on the sgs2 to remotly send data to the laptop, and that's the lighter solution.
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Of course, you could always trade in your Prime for an original Transformer TF101 which has a usb port on the tablet. But then again, does your dongle work with Android?
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Of course, you could always trade in your Prime for an original Transformer TF101 which has a usb port on the tablet. But then again, does your dongle work with Android?
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The TF101 didn't have a USB port on the tablet itself.
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Dave
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Hey guys, I did a search for my issue, but found no relevant solutions.
I am using a much older ROM, Gingerblur 3.1 with v 1.83 and I just bought a new lapdock. The funny thing is, all the instructions came in Spanish, but I don't think that would necessarily be the issue. The weird thing is when I open it with phone plugged in, it does not go into lapdock mode, but on the phone I get prompted to go into Webtop or multimedia mode. I go into Webtop mode and it looks like how the lapdock mode should look, however, I can not use the touchpad or a USB mouse that I plugged in. However, on the phone screen itself, it shows a mouse pad essentially, and option to go to keyboard, so it thinks its only plugged in via HDMI to a screen only. The funny thing is though, if I do not turn the phone screen on by pressing the power button, it says No Signal Input: HDMI, which implies that it knows a phone is connected via USB since that screen does not come up when the phone is plugged in. I am also not using a case so I know it is firmly plugged in with no obstructions. Someone else had the same issue with a different ROM in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1598132&page=2
Please help! Is this a ROM issue? I was planning to switch over to the NottachTrix4G ROM, but it seems the same issue may be occurring there. I think I still have 30 days to return it, but I would love to resolve the issue. Any thanks would be much appreciated.
I had this problem. You buy from onesaleaday? Sent mine to Motorola for repair. Defective USB connector. Thread is in accessories forum. Moto couldn't find serial number in their system, but they took care of me.
Probably your documentation is in Brazilian Portuguese.......not Spanish. Look same but not same.
It is not a ROM issue.
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I had this problem. You buy from onesaleaday? Sent mine to Motorola for repair. Defective USB connector. Thread is in accessories forum. Moto couldn't find serial number in their system, but they took care of me.
Probably your documentation is in Brazilian Portuguese.......not Spanish. Look same but not same.
It is not a ROM issue.
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It is in Spanish for sure, I can read Spanish. I bought it on Amazon from some reseller who had only one in stock from Bakersfield CA, which is a 2 hour drive from me. Thought it was a good idea. Should I return it? Or can Motorolla help me out with a product I did not buy from them?
I really feel like the USB is not defective, or that it at least is detecting my USB connection since it prompts the message about NO HDMI cable in place, which cannot be achieved unless the phone is plugged in. Obviously you can't test with just the USB connection alone and no HDMI, but my IT spidey senses are tingling. Could you link me to the thread you were referring to? I was looking for it but I could not find it.
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It is in Spanish for sure, I can read Spanish. I bought it on Amazon from some reseller who had only one in stock from Bakersfield CA, which is a 2 hour drive from me. Thought it was a good idea. Should I return it? Or can Motorolla help me out with a product I did not buy from them?
I really feel like the USB is not defective, or that it at least is detecting my USB connection since it prompts the message about NO HDMI cable in place, which cannot be achieved unless the phone is plugged in. Obviously you can't test with just the USB connection alone and no HDMI, but my IT spidey senses are tingling. Could you link me to the thread you were referring to? I was looking for it but I could not find it.
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Mine was doing exact same thing. There is a known issue where connectors, especially USB in lapdock do not stick out far enough to make a good connection. I called Motorola, they arranged overnight shipping both ways, no problems. Had it back in a week fully functional.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1583678
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Mine was doing exact same thing. There is a known issue where connectors, especially USB in lapdock do not stick out far enough to make a good connection. I called Motorola, they arranged overnight shipping both ways, no problems. Had it back in a week fully functional.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1583678
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Turns out mine starts with a serial number starting with a B, but all the localization is for Mexico according to the packaging. Gonna try to see whats up with a warranty.
Edit: My B serial number was in the system, and I have files a warranty replacement request, thanks so much for your help CaelanT!
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Turns out mine starts with a serial number starting with a B, but all the localization is for Mexico according to the packaging. Gonna try to see whats up with a warranty.
Edit: My B serial number was in the system, and I have files a warranty replacement request, thanks so much for your help CaelanT!
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Glad I could help.
As an added note for anyone else, the shipping is handled better if you have them set up the RMA over the phone, and do not set it up yourself online.
They actually told me this themselves when I called them. I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised at the customer service being as good as it was.
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Glad I could help.
As an added note for anyone else, the shipping is handled better if you have them set up the RMA over the phone, and do not set it up yourself online.
They actually told me this themselves when I called them. I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised at the customer service being as good as it was.
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oh **** really? i already put in my order ****, now i gotta call them
edit: well i called them and they said that it didnt matter how it was scheduled, it would be processed the same way
CaelanT said:
Mine was doing exact same thing. There is a known issue where connectors, especially USB in lapdock do not stick out far enough to make a good connection. I called Motorola, they arranged overnight shipping both ways, no problems. Had it back in a week fully functional.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1583678
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I returned my lapdock to Motorola and got it back, and it STILL did not work.
ToonShadow said:
Try flashing the 2.3.6 fixed webtop from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24472332#post24472332
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however, this solution actually resolved it for me, I should have trusted my IT sleuthing skills because I knew the USB connector was working since it was charging properly, let that be a lesson to anyone else searching for a solution, if your phone is charging while plugged in, the USB connector is working properly, this is probably related to the fact that I am using nottachtrix4g which I have seen mentioned before as an issue
I had posted previously that not charging was an indication of USB failure. None of the normal USB functions were working for me. My apologies if I sent you down the wrong road.
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no problem, I appreciate your help, but just wanted to offer another solution for people who may be searching for a solution to this same problem and stumble across this thread
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I returned my lapdock to Motorola and got it back, and it STILL did not work.
however, this solution actually resolved it for me, I should have trusted my IT sleuthing skills because I knew the USB connector was working since it was charging properly, let that be a lesson to anyone else searching for a solution, if your phone is charging while plugged in, the USB connector is working properly, this is probably related to the fact that I am using nottachtrix4g which I have seen mentioned before as an issue
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I sent mine to Motorola as well and got it back with a message that there was not a problem with the device. I was running stock Atrix when I first tested. Nottachtrix didn't work for me either.
I was under the assumption that the Lapdock was simply a HDMI monitor and USB Host. Have since installed CM10 (epinter) and still experiencing the same issue.
**Ninja Edit: Yes I'm a noob
I connect my lapdock and it works. After a few minutes the display still works but the keyboard/trackpad are unresponsive. Any ideas?
Just wanted to post up another suspected failure - i just received my atrix(Hebrew edition) lapdock from Ben's Outlet - no charging on the usb port with my bionic (dismantled the dock location to connect the wires before modifying the casing)
I'm guessing after all the reading in the forums I've done that the only option is to warranty claim with Motorola ?
I also noticed i have no serial sticker on the bottom(but do have the hologram and another model number sticker) - I'll have to check the box for the serial unless there's another way to get the serial number?
Thanks for posting up this discussion! Saved me hours of banging my head against a wall, i really wish the thing was working though...
hi, anyone know where I can get the samsung made USB adapter for the UK model?
want to use it with my xbox controller which I assume I just plug and go?
DrEzkimo said:
hi, anyone know where I can get the samsung made USB adapter for the UK model?
want to use it with my xbox controller which I assume I just plug and go?
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Did you check amazon uk?
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Did you check amazon uk?
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http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-Gal...1_2?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1339876243&sr=1-2
for the 10.1 dunno if it works?
From Amazon it is presented as for both 7/10. Have a look. It is not a Samsung make, but made for SGT2 devices. It costs just over £6 including shipping. Sadly it takes 7-23 days to ship. Talk about trying my patience!
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DrEzkimo said:
hi, anyone know where I can get the samsung made USB adapter for the UK model?
want to use it with my xbox controller which I assume I just plug and go?
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I dont know about p3110 but its working fine on p3113 and p3100. its too cheaper than any other OTG solution on market.
See thread posted by me = http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27555721#post27555721
I am 99% sure that it will work on your p3110. Try it, $7.50 is not a big deal , if work please tell me, i will update original thread to help peoples.