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MicroUSB that doesn't break
Livanto
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Am I the only one with huge problem with microusb plugs? They seem to have to small hooks at their botton surface which get loose/deformed so the plug moves with the slightest disturbance and the phone doesn't charge. Is there a solution for this? I seem to need 1 new cable every 2 months and it is very frustrating.
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I never have this problem - must be your handling of them. Try being gentler!Googling on your question might have been both quicker and easier, if you're only after simple facts rather than opinions!0
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I never have this problem - must be your handling of them. Try being gentler!
Same here, never had a problem with themI’m a Senior Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Competitions Time, Shopping & Freebies boards, Employment, Jobseeking & Training boards If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.0 -
Never had a problem with mine. Take better care of yours and should last for years.0
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Are you using pound shop cables or something more substantial?
Try an Anker one from amazon, I found they fit solidly and last well I got faster charge with them as well.0 -
Never really had an issue except 1 I had bought the soldered wire inside the plug wasn't soldered on correctly, maybe I was too heavy handed with it but it's the first 1 that's failed.0
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I think it can be very hit and miss quality wise for these leads. i have a poundland lead that gets used daily for over a year. I have also have OEM leads fail in a few weeks.Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today!:mad:
Cos if you do it today and like it...You can do it again tomorrow..
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Buy a really good quality one and be careful how you handle it; or accept that you are the sort of person who only has to look at something for it to break, in which case get in a supply of ultra-cheap ones.0
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Sounds like you're either buying crappy cables or you're manhandling them somehow.
I've had USB cables die before but never had any problems with the socket itself.0 -
I bought a pack of 'anker' branded ones which are excellent.
The 'hooks' are springs, I believe. To push the contacts closely together.0 -
Let's settle this like gentlemen: armed with heavy sticks
On a rotating plate, with spikes like Flash Gordon
And you're Peter Duncan; I gave you fair warning0
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