It charges via USB, but slowly. The OEM 2A charger has different voltages on the data lines that tell the tab to initiate a fast charge at a higher current draw. This is similar to how the iPad chargers work, and why building the usb adapter in this thread helps when charging via non OEM chargers (including USB ports).
I too had been struggling with charging with other sources until I built an adaptor as described above. I found the resistors were necessary for me. 2 pics attached.
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I've tested with d-/d+ shorted and it's not working.
@MizGarfield if u have 1 usb extension cable u can cut it on half.
Tie together white and green wires.
Tie black wires and conected to that 1 end of 10kohm resistor, the other end tie it to green/white wire.
Same to red wires but use 33kohm resistor.
See att. Sry for drawing.
Hi. I've solved the problem of using other chargers with GT.
Like Apple, Samsung used a little trick with their chargers.
To charge your GT with any usb charger you have to make a little adapter.
Usb pinout:
gnd d- d+ 5v
To work you must short d+ and d-.
From 5v use a 33k resistor to d+/d-.
From gnd use a 10k resistor to d+/d-.
If you have multimeter you should obtain ~4v between 5v and d+/d-; and ~1v between gnd and d+/d-.
I tested it and it's working.
To charge your GT with any usb charger you have to make a little adapter.