Has anyone found a spot to buy them? The ones on the Samsung site look different. And I want to make sure the end fits inside my case because the hole is designed for the cable that comes with the phone. I don't want to get into cutting the case or cable ends.
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Don't waste your money buying them from samsung. All usb cables are the same, just find a cheap one on amazon or monoprice. You could just look at pictures and find one that looks small enough to fit your case.
Edit- well I guess this is wrong. I've bought a few couple cheap usb cables and never had a problem but other people have.
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Just to let you know...the tmobile mytouch usb fits into the neo case too. They might be cheaper too
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004MD87T2/ref=mp_s_a_1_27?qid=1369346910&sr=8-27&pi=SL75
Under 4 bucks shipped
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004MD87T2/ref=mp_s_a_1_27?qid=1369346910&sr=8-27&pi=SL75
Under 4 bucks shipped
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I used to think the same thing, but this is absolutely not true. You can download the app Galaxy Charging Current and compare your charging rates with different cables. If you don't believe the app, you can start from a specific charge level and time the charge with the screen off and no apps running. There can be a significant difference. There are several posts throughout the GS4 forums if you search for the app name.
This isn't only true for the GS4 either. I tried using a USB 2.0 extension cable I bought in 03 or 04 to extend my Palm Pre touchstone, but the phone wouldn't consistently charge with the extension in place.
NOT all cables are the same!
The included one with the phone allows charging up to 1900mA. The one from the S3 (for example) will only charge up to 960. I have some that won't go over 460.
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Its true about the varying speeds of usb cables. Here are some pics of the app with different usb plugs:
Pic 1: unplugged
Pic 2: white Samsung cable (stock)
Pic 3: htc evo 3d cable (stock)
Pic 4: htc evo 3d cable (aftermarket from car adapter)
I will grab the palm pre cables speed on Tuesday when I go to work.
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Pic 1: unplugged
Pic 2: white Samsung cable (stock)
Pic 3: htc evo 3d cable (stock)
Pic 4: htc evo 3d cable (aftermarket from car adapter)
I will grab the palm pre cables speed on Tuesday when I go to work.
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So is it the cable that is affecting the charging current, or is it just the charger itself?
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What is strange to me the phone with that app reports it's getting 1900mA when I use an old HTC charger capable of 1A (1000mA) @ 5V when using the OEM USB cable. Either that HTC charger's specs were grossly understated or the phone itself tries to sense electrical properties of the USB cable? Not sure if that last bit is even possible.
Anyone with knowledge on how the phone determines how much current to draw on a lower level? Kinda curious.
Also, there are sellers on eBay for the original S4 charging cable for something like $7, or same charging cable and 2A wall adapter for $10.
See for example: http://www.ebay.com/itm/230980370756
The part number they list (ETA-U90JWE) is the same as my OEM charger, that can do 2A @ 5 V.
Anyone with knowledge on how the phone determines how much current to draw on a lower level? Kinda curious.
Also, there are sellers on eBay for the original S4 charging cable for something like $7, or same charging cable and 2A wall adapter for $10.
See for example: http://www.ebay.com/itm/230980370756
The part number they list (ETA-U90JWE) is the same as my OEM charger, that can do 2A @ 5 V.
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Also looking for a 1900mA charger/usb chord combo. Found 2 "OEM" fakes on Amazon (reviews reported fake), and can't just buy, and hope for the best on eBay. Looking to see if someone has bought, tried, and tested a charger/chord combo that does 1900mA from a reliable source. I'm not paying $40+ for a charger/usb chord from samsung. There's got to be an alternative.
I've ordered this charger + cable (aware of the risk of fake, will be comparing to my included/OEM), this micro USB cable, and this micro USB cable.
Also waiting on this car charger.
Using Battery Monitor Widget app to get mA readings during charge.
Will report back with results as I receive and test.
Also waiting on this car charger.
Using Battery Monitor Widget app to get mA readings during charge.
Will report back with results as I receive and test.
I bought this, since my S4 came with the european one, this is 100% original (Same that comes with the S4 and Note 2):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Uni...A_Chargers&hash=item48575436ad#ht_5253wt_1170
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Uni...A_Chargers&hash=item48575436ad#ht_5253wt_1170
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009YDFX7Y/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
Bought that one from seller1on1. Came in today. Cable is shorter than OEM but has the same current
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Bought that one from seller1on1. Came in today. Cable is shorter than OEM but has the same current
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FYI regarding my post above, I've started a separate thread since this one has gone a bit off-topic. Sorry OP!
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I used to think the same thing, but this is absolutely not true. You can download the app Galaxy Charging Current and compare your charging rates with different cables. If you don't believe the app, you can start from a specific charge level and time the charge with the screen off and no apps running. There can be a significant difference. There are several posts throughout the GS4 forums if you search for the app name.
This isn't only true for the GS4 either. I tried using a USB 2.0 extension cable I bought in 03 or 04 to extend my Palm Pre touchstone, but the phone wouldn't consistently charge with the extension in place.1
NOT all cables are the same!
The included one with the phone allows charging up to 1900mA. The one from the S3 (for example) will only charge up to 960. I have some that won't go over 460.
Sent from my SGH-M919 using xda premium1Its true about the varying speeds of usb cables. Here are some pics of the app with different usb plugs:
Pic 1: unplugged
Pic 2: white Samsung cable (stock)
Pic 3: htc evo 3d cable (stock)
Pic 4: htc evo 3d cable (aftermarket from car adapter)
I will grab the palm pre cables speed on Tuesday when I go to work.
Sent from the CHUUZ3D Galaxy via XDA Premium
