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Data cables on ebay

mdb99jh
mdb99jh Posts: 379 Forumite
Has anyone ever bought one of these data cables from ebay for their phone to connect it to a USB port?

example

If you have bought one of these did it work? Was it easy to set up? Any problems?

Thanx in advance! :T

Comments

  • smashed
    smashed Posts: 1,043 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Combo Breaker
    I bought a Samsung cable. Did the job fine, tho it did require a little bit of software modification to change some codes..
    but you find any bugs yourself when you search google.
    Not sure about Motorola.
    Your best bet may be to search under "data cable motorola problems" on google..
    Be nice
  • smashed
    smashed Posts: 1,043 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Combo Breaker
    I bought a Samsung cable. Did the job fine, tho it did require a little bit of software modification to change some codes..
    but you find any bugs yourself when you search google.
    Not sure about Motorola.
    Your best bet may be to search under "data cable motorola problems" on google..
    Do that before you commit and you can see what you are getting into in advance..
    perhaps add your own phone into the search too..
    Be nice
  • payless
    payless Posts: 6,957 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Used various cables - most from ebay , usually work OK , but software can be difficult
    Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as (financial) advice.
  • robnye
    robnye Posts: 5,411 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    bought two one for a nokia and one for a motorola.

    the worst bit is the software that came with the cables is a little out of date, but once installed and then used the inbuilt check for updates..... tis ok now
    smile --- it makes people wonder what you are up to.... ;) :cool:
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