Forced AC Cable

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I've seen a little chatter on the New Trent battery packs, but haven't seen this issue, so I wanted to see if I can figure out what's up.

I've had the IMP500 (5000mAh) for 3 or 4 months and really like it in general. Well, the little micro USB adapter has a little too much play and after 30 or so plug ins and outs it has a hard time maintaining a connection, to the point where it's almost unusable.

When I use the included wire, it shows up as AC charging. But, if I use a 'real' USB cable, it shows up as USB... which as we know can't provide a positive charge while using.

I know about the whole shorting of the 2/3 pins to force an AC charge, and I can see the mechanics that give me AC with the New Trent wire. But it would appear that I'm out of luck without getting a new one of those.

Anyone know of a USB wire that will force AC charging?

Originally Posted by a-jive

Anyone know of a USB wire that will force AC charging?

No, because any cable that shorts 2-3 isn't a USB cable, just as a charger that doesn't isn't a USB charger. They simply don't meet the specifications. If they're labeled "USB" anything, call the manufacturer and complain.

yes, a USB charging ONLY cable: available here:
http://www.amazon.com/Naztech-Micro-...1144352&sr=8-1

the reviews on there matchup to what we want... a usb format cable that is shorted for 'charging only' it won't work for data.

Originally Posted by thatsricci

yes, a USB charging ONLY cable: available here:
http://www.amazon.com/Naztech-Micro-...1144352&sr=8-1

the reviews on there matchup to what we want... a usb format cable that is shorted for 'charging only' it won't work for data.

Amazing, thanks! I hunted amazon but didn't come up with that one. I'll have to try it out.

Originally Posted by thatsricci

yes, a USB charging ONLY cable: available here:
http://www.amazon.com/Naztech-Micro-...1144352&sr=8-1

the reviews on there matchup to what we want... a usb format cable that is shorted for 'charging only' it won't work for data.

Got this today and it works like a charm. No more soldering together pins in old i-pod chargers for me. Thanks again for the lead.

just bought two of each of these, should get early next week:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/370592797323...84.m1497.l2649

http://www.ebay.com/itm/170793148690...84.m1497.l2649

hope these cure my car charging woes lol

One can buy chargers from reputable companies which follow the USB charging specification for under $10 (car or AC). Why mess with non-standard chargers and cables which are no cheaper, from bit players?

Back when I got my Dinc, I bought like 10 of these, they were actually on special for like $2.99 ea.. they are now close to $5 (amazon prime free shipping).


http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001P05K9K

I bought the other day one of these the other day as I didn't have a Car charger...


http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002TOKTHO

< $3.50 with free shipping (not amazon prime).

I had a meeting the other day and I ended up connecting my Rezound using one of the cables above with the charger above and got AC charging indication on the phone when it was charging.

Works great.


I also have 4-5 of these around the house ... Not phone related
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0037G2BMY


I use them when "family" comes over with their broken desktop computers and need me to "fix" them. Instead of stringing them to my office, I just plug one of these in and Wifi them so that I can work on them remote from my notebook. They are like $8 and work great.

Hello,

where to find this "Naztech Micro USB Charging Cable" for delivering in Belgium (europe). It's on amazon.com but delivery is only US and CANADA
Or do you know another cable wich deliver full power as with wall charger and original htc cable (about 850ma)

Thank you.

Originally Posted by thatsricci

yes, a USB charging ONLY cable: available here:
http://www.amazon.com/Naztech-Micro-...1144352&sr=8-1

the reviews on there matchup to what we want... a usb format cable that is shorted for 'charging only' it won't work for data.

Also:
http://www.amazon.com/Charge-PureGea...icro+usb+cable