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sync cables

these are micro USB sync cables. So is the Nokia N97 one.
why aren't they compatible? Is micro USB not a standard?
the old mini USB were all compatible with diff brands, devices, etc.

I'm glad you posted this because I had no idea all Micro-USB cables weren't compatible. I was going to go out tomorrow and pick up a couple for the Verizon BB Storm which is also Micro-USB. So these might not work?
Where can I pick up some HD2 Charge/Data cables locally? (I live in Seattle, have every major store.)

I think that cables should be compatable but some of them can be for chareging only.(lack of pins)
I bought this cable on eBay
It has good quality and works as sync cable.

the nokia cable looks like it has all pins in both ends, of course who really knows...
hope more can share their experiences

I have ordered two Nokia CA-101 (CA101) micro usb cables from 2 separate UK eBay shops and I can confirm that this cables allow ActiveSync & WMDC / Flash Storage mode / data thetering with my PC and of course, with the battery charging at all times.
These are good quality cables. They have that rubbery rubber feel as opposed to the PVC feel of standard cables. The newer versions have an integral plastic clip to store your cable neatly.
Best of all, its really cheap. Just eBay CA 101.

2 in 1(mini & micro to usb)
great i was also about to order a 2 in 1(mini & micro to usb) Cable Compatible For Blackberry from
http://www.ipmart.com/main/product/...d=151384&ref=ipmartforum_2in1cable_blackberry
so i will now probally only buy origional from HTC.

Nokia CA-101 do look nice, is it real, for $2?
I'm after some retractables, for travel too.

speakerphone said:
Nokia CA-101 do look nice, is it real, for $2?
I'm after some retractables, for travel too.
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If you were referring to ebay prices, it is always advisable to check the seller profile and feedback. There are bargains to be had, but there are also cons out there. I can only testify for the UK prices.

now i see a converter from mini usb to micro usb
recon ill get and try as only $2.70au
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Micro-Male-t...AU_MobilePhoneAccessories?hash=item23047322fb

Well I went to a local department store called Fred Meyer and purchased one of everything listed as Micro USB today. I bought a car charger, a wall charger and a data cable. All of them charged the phone just fine and the data cable also transmitted data just fine. They were $10-$15 each. So it seems that the HD2 does fit under the Generic heading.
And just for the record, the package listed the cables as working for the below;
Blackberry, Kyocera, LG, Motorala, Palm, Samsung and Sanyo.
Notice what's missing? Yet it still works fine on the HD2.

I also confirm that nokia ca-101 work fine. both third party and original.

I got a "compatible" CA-101 from ebay and the finishing is lousy.
Able to charge but cannot sync. Furthermore, I just discovered that charging is much slower than the original cable.
Tested with both wall charger and computer usb port.
Paid ~US$1.7 inclusive of shipping.

Micro USB Cable

hey guy do you know what place that sells cheap micro usb cable for hd2? thanks:

eBay. You can get em for like 2 bucks.

You can also get cheap, quality cables at monoprice.com

Buy.com & also Amazon has really good ones, and if you have a Prime account (for regular internet buyers) shipping is normally free.

I use monoprice for all my cables (HDMI, DVI, USB etc.)and have never had a bad experience.
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You can also get cheap, quality cables at monoprice.com
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Depening on if you ahve any mini-usb cables they make an adapter from ini to micro. only a couple dollars.

Also check C/L. I found one for $5, Ebay charged $1 + $3 shipping for the same thing.

Generic micro-USB cables don't fit Focus well

Hi folks. The Samsung OEM micro-USB cables fit great. But my LG brand cable and several from monoprice. com do not.
The usb connector itself slips in fine, but the rubber/plastic surround is a totally different shape such that it is too-easy for the cable to pop out.
Anyway, just thought I'd share this. Amazon.com has a vendor of genuine Samsung cables that only cost of few cents more than the generic monoprice ones. I would recommend getting those.

FWIW, my Nokia N97 and N900 charger and USB data cables fit fine w/ my Focus -- I use them daily. I haven't even used the Samsung cables yet.
Michael.

I have found that while the cheap USB cables don't work for sync they do work for charging the phone.

Any brand cable (Samsung, LG, Nokia, etc) will work and they're not that expensive.
Buy cheap ones => what you pay is what you get.

I spent 5 bucks on ebay for 3 mini to micro adapters (since everything I had was mini for my HTC devices) and they work great. They are even 90 degree left and to rear. They took about 2 weeks out of china but no problems yet.

squalor said:
I have found that while the cheap USB cables don't work for sync they do work for charging the phone.
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it's because you bought a charging cable and not a sync cable.
I have a lot of HTC and samsung cables, the samsung cable are the same as the nokia, when you connect to the pc and connect up, it detects as nokia, the HTC one's looks the best.
they all fit the focus pretty well.
forgot to mention, i too have about 3-4 pieces of the non branded micro usb cable, they all work well.

I have the data cable from my LG Incite. While it charges the phone, it will not sync with my notebook.

I tried those after market chargers, blackberry and other micro usb chargers and they all seem to be ok. My only gripe was with the cheap after market chargers they eventually fall apart where the tip is lol.

The one I got from Monoprice works great...plug into every night.

Stock micro USB cable is the best :|

Working Charger
I bought a "BlackBerry Folding Blade Micro-USB Charger" from Amazon that I had good luck with. I've been using it to charge my Focus at work for about 1 year now, and it fits well.

What's a good replacement usb cable for the charger?

I'm using the default Asus wall charger but my cable is breaking and going weird.
Are there any decent and cheap replacements on amazon/whatever available?
The few I've managed to find all have comments on how slow it made their Nexus 7 charge and they didn't recommend it
What should I be looking for to find a cable with decent charging rate?

The OEM HTC micro USB cables have worked great for my Nexus 7. I'm getting ready to order several more from online.
Sent from my DNA... S-Off like a baws

Authentic Logitech and Samsung usb cables work good.

Ditto for stock/OEM micro-usb cables from HTC, the ones that I owned have a sticker/label on the cable and the # DICMUSBT and Model DC1130 - OEM from Motorola from the pre-Android era worked just as good for me, YMMV.
Online vendors on eB*y such as eForcity dot com (NOT an endorsement, but has been buying from them for 10+ years) should net you quality items at a fair & competitive product and usually get them delivered w/ free shipping in 5 to 8 days, coast to coast.

Monoprice 24awg usb cables are the best I have found, when coupled with a quality ac adaper (or car charger).

Usb type c cables?

I ordered this phone for my sister who dropped her alcatel idol 3 in water... It should come in next week. Has anyone tried this usb type c to micro usb adapter? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...rue&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_2&smid=AG8AYSVS7E5IO After reading about the usb type c cable that fried a $1500 laptop I'm worried that something might happen. I at least hope that BLU shipped it with a decent usb type c cable.

patstar5 said:
I ordered this phone for my sister who dropped her alcatel idol 3 in water... It should come in next week. Has anyone tried this usb type c to micro usb adapter? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...rue&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_2&smid=AG8AYSVS7E5IO After reading about the usb type c cable that fried a $1500 laptop I'm worried that something might happen. I at least hope that BLU shipped it with a decent usb type c cable.
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I bought these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B018MQE2HA/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Supposedly meet spec. Haven't had chance to use them yet, my phone arrives tomorrow.

I purchased the techmate usb-c cables when they were on sale a couple days ago.. Were like $6 a piece.

I ordered this one http://www.amazon.com/Cambond-Braid...hromeBook/dp/B0119QMKC4/?tag=androidpolice-20
with coupon code from android police http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/0...om-6-99-to-8-99-on-amazon-after-coupon-codes/ not sure if the coupons still work.
it's been reviewed by Benson Leung at 5*

I got this 1M/3.3ft one for $6 (which is the everyday price, no code necessary): http://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-TeckNet®-Charging-Chromebook-Supported/dp/B014DPXLEY/
Definitely look for reviews by Benson Leung and buy only those cables he scores highly if you don't want to risk it. The one I linked to also got 5/5 stars. I'm sure there are other cables he has never and will never review that are just fine, but he's reviewed so many USB-C cables and adapters that I can't think of a good reason not to find one that suits your needs: http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A25GROL6KJV3QG/

Great topic!
Type-C new to me and all my co-workers. We all just bought and LOVE the BLU Vivo XL, and were surprised about the Type-C...
Checked Benson's reviews. The 1st two cables on his site look good. Great prices! $12 and $11 US. Like most great deals on Amazon.com, they will not ship to Canada. Same 2 cables on Amazon.ca cost over $80 Canadian each! NO THANKS!!!
Can anyone recommend a trustworthy Type-C-to-Type-A cable (nicely priced) from Amazon.ca?
Thanks