These were the ones that came with the LG Optimus S. I wasn't trying to imply all LG cables were bad. These companies source from many different manufacturers. My big surprise was that micro-usb cables that worked fine for one phone consistently wouldn't work with the E4GT for data, but would still charge. Before that experience, I just thought micro-usb was micro-usb.
USB Drivers for Epic 4G Touch
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Its true that the manufacturers make their own adapters, but each cable is made differently (i.e. voltages, data address, etc). It could be possible that you burned out the E4GT port.
Do you still have your OEM cable that came with the E4GT, I wonder if that would affect anything?
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Yeah i have 4 different cables including the OEM one that ive been using to flash since i got the phone, and theyve never given me any problems... Ive tried the oem one and still the same issue - i suppose the "burning of the port" could be possible --- but i get a new one tomorrow so i guess to be safe ill just use one from now on
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The Samsung and HTC micro-usb cables I tried worked fine. The wouldn't have worked if I burnt out the USB port. I've flashed hundreds of times now testing various ODIN One-Clicks and the Auto Root package. Never had a problem so the USB port is solid. It just doesn't like the cables that came with the LG Optimus S (at least the three cables that I had) This also isn't the first I've heard of people complaining that the micro-USB cable they tried with the E4GT would only charge but not transfer data. There is some incompatibility there, just don't know which side is at fault, Samsung or the cables.
I can also confirm that the USB cable/charger that I received with my phone (bought off ebay) was an LG cable. Yesterday while I tried to connect my phone to my computer (win7x64) it wouldn't work. When I plugged it to the computer using the Samsung OEM USB cable... it worked instantly.
With that said... I don't have insurance or any nice and easy way to replace my phone and if burning out the USB port is possible using the LG cable I got... then its going in the trash. Samsung USB cable only from now on. Plus its the only one that works for data.
With that said... I don't have insurance or any nice and easy way to replace my phone and if burning out the USB port is possible using the LG cable I got... then its going in the trash. Samsung USB cable only from now on. Plus its the only one that works for data.
Cable or Software?
When I tried connecting the Epic 4G Touch that my friend owns, I was using the same cable I use for my SGH-T989 Galaxy S2 Hurcules (T-Mobile) and I tried the cable that is for my YP-G70 MP3 player (Galaxy Player 5). These are both OEM cables that work with both my phone and player but not the Epic 4G Touch. I tried several of the posted methods but the phone either shows that it is charging with USB connection active or just charging. Does it matter that there is no SD Card?
ADB is installed and works fine cause my phone and player are viewed as Device through ADB.
When I tried connecting the Epic 4G Touch that my friend owns, I was using the same cable I use for my SGH-T989 Galaxy S2 Hurcules (T-Mobile) and I tried the cable that is for my YP-G70 MP3 player (Galaxy Player 5). These are both OEM cables that work with both my phone and player but not the Epic 4G Touch. I tried several of the posted methods but the phone either shows that it is charging with USB connection active or just charging. Does it matter that there is no SD Card?
ADB is installed and works fine cause my phone and player are viewed as Device through ADB.
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I know this is pretty old but I just went through a bunch of frustration with an e4gt Ive been trying to work on. I just wanted to add further confirmation to anyone who may yet have doubts: I tried 6 LG cables (not sure which were optimus but I know some were, but I don't know what other models the rest came from) and they all worked with an LG optimus and a motorola droid x2 and none of them worked on the e4gt. I tried 2 motorola cables and they both worked on all 3 devices. And the samsung usb cable (from another e4gt) worked on all 3 devices. And one cable of unknown origin would connect but transfers would fail and while it would indicate it was charging the battery mAh continued to drop until it was at 0, at which point the phone stayed on showing 0% until I unplugged it later.
So yes, there is definitely merit to the rule that you should always use the cable supplied with your device. Honestly, I never thought that rule was terribly important myself until I did this little test, but i'm convinced now! :laugh: Wish I hadn't spent 6 hours trying to figure out what I thought was a driver problem, though... live and learn I guess.
So yes, there is definitely merit to the rule that you should always use the cable supplied with your device. Honestly, I never thought that rule was terribly important myself until I did this little test, but i'm convinced now! :laugh: Wish I hadn't spent 6 hours trying to figure out what I thought was a driver problem, though... live and learn I guess.
That is a problem with the charging port. They break after awhile on almost any phone.
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I don't understand... You are saying the USB port on the phone is broken even though it works perfectly except when an LG branded cable is attached to it?
I miss understand what you posted. Carry on.
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In actuality, the absolute best cable to use for this device, is a blackberry cable. Go figure huh?
Rapid charging and it holds in place like a champ! I'm actually using a micro sd white cable I got on eBay for 3 bucks. Way better quality than the Samsung one I got which ended up breaking after only a few months.
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1In actuality, the absolute best cable to use for this device, is a blackberry cable. Go figure huh?1In actuality, the absolute best cable to use for this device, is a blackberry cable. Go figure huh?
Rapid charging and it holds in place like a champ! I'm actually using a micro sd white cable I got on eBay for 3 bucks. Way better quality than the Samsung one I got which ended up breaking after only a few months.
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