Does anyone know where to get a rubber plug/cover of some kind to put in the slim port when it is not being used to protect it from dust? I found several to cover headphone ports but can't find one for the slim port.
There are plenty on eBay. Just search for micro usb dust
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There are plenty on eBay. Just search for micro usb dust
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Is it a micro usb cover though? It is a mini usb port as far as I can tell which is a different shape. There are very few on ebay. Only 1 mini usb option.
Its micro.
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Its micro.
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Really? Didn't know that. Thanks :good: That'll be easy to find then.
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Seen a post by bwcorvus in a Xoom rooting thread saying that he was charging his phone with his rooted Xoom, having the thunderbolt I was intrigued and wanted to test on my non-rooted Xoom. Not seeing this anyplace else I thought I would spread the word.
I bought a USB 2.0 female to Micro b Male Adapter from ebay for $2.99 and received it today; it worked like a charm!
If your like me and you have the thunderbolt and carry your Xoom around with you too, you now do not have to be too worried about using it because it may die.
Hope this is helpful.
Haha!!! I did the same with my iPhone I noticed that when I tried to access my music from the iPhone on the Xoom but all it did was charge the iPhone instead. Can be very useful I suppose!
That's awesome. I just need to find a mini usb to mini usb cable then. If they even make them.
Thats pretty sweet
You want micro to micro not mini... mini won't fit.
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LOL whats so "ah ha" about this? USB has voltage at its port. phones that charge via usb can take advantage of this.
its how i can use a comcastic moto dvr's usb port to plug up a hub and charge the PS3 peripherals.
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Anyone trying charging the xoom with the micro usb port yet? Even though Motorola already said no.
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wang1404 said:
A liitle off topic
Anyone trying charging the xoom with the micro usb port yet? Even though Motorola already said no.
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When you hook it up, you get a popup saying its not supported.
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When you hook it up, you get a popup saying its not supported.
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Cool thanks.
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nice, looks like I will be picking up a new cable
Powered USB turned host can mean some pretty cool ****!!!!!
funny we cant' charge the xoom with same usb port
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funny we cant' charge the xoom with same usb port
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Current goes the wrong direction...
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Just got my $3 cable in and it worked perfectly. Thanks sent your way OP!
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Just got my $3 cable in and it worked perfectly. Thanks sent your way OP!
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Thank you, glad this was useful.
just wondering, what's the exact name of the cable?
Can't find it on ebay... micro to micro usb cable isn't specific enough or something...
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just wondering, what's the exact name of the cable?
Can't find it on ebay... micro to micro usb cable isn't specific enough or something...
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Here is the one I picked up that is working pretty nicely.
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-USB-2-0-fem...313?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a0f833089
this is phenomenal.....i use my phone to tether to my xoom a lot, and this is amazing news.
ohh an adapter. I see... will buy it then.
Thought you found a micro-usb to micro-usb cable.
Hi,
I was charging my Xoom yesterday and my dog ran around and tripped on the cable. The charger bent and wouldn't work anymore. I bought a new charger thinking that was the problem, but it won't charge either. I assume that the port itself broke somehow.
It's the WiFi model, i bought from Best Buy without any protection plan. Does anyone know offhand what the cost of repair would be via Motorola and turnaround time?
Or better yet, some other way to charge it? (i wish the mini USB would work)
Thanks
Put the dog up for adoption.
Go to motos website and jump on a chat to see what they say.
Don't put the dog up for adoption.
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I posted it on the Moto forums, thanks. Also, I heard the dock charges it without using the normal port, is that true? Would that work?
I too was going to suggest the dock. I am fairly certain it charges through the USB.
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I too was going to suggest the dock. I am fairly certain it charges through the USB.
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Thanks, i'll do this, but can anyone 100% confirm that would work in my situation? It would be greatly appreciated.
Dock will charge it. It charges through the exposed metal sockets you see on the bottom, not through USB. But it will work I have one.
Cheers.
You should go to ifixit.com and look for a teardown. Try and find the part on EBay or see if you can order through Moto. That sucks.
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You should go to ifixit.com and look for a teardown. Try and find the part on EBay or see if you can order through Moto. That sucks.
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The dock is/was on sale at BestBuy. That's your immediate best bet.
But that's a big inconvenience. I have the dock and I think I only used it once. You'd have to have a boner to be able to rest that dock on you when you're using it in bed.
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But that's a big inconvence. I have the dock and I think I only used it once. You'd have to have a boner to be able to rest that dock on you when you're using it in bed.
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Good for morning movies!
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But that's a big inconvenience. I have the dock and I think I only used it once. You'd have to have a boner to be able to rest that dock on you when you're using it in bed.
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You just charge it overnight or whatever...sheesh!
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Dock will charge it. It charges through the exposed metal sockets you see on the bottom, not through USB. But it will work I have one.
Cheers.
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Just a + 1 for confirmation.
I find the crappy little charge port & jack to be one of the VERY few cons about the Xoom. The 2 gold plated connectors at least offer hope that I could fabricate another charger (apple laptop style) if ever necessary.
So we've established the battery is poo so what I need is a portable charger, as small as possible that will give it one charge.
Any ideas from you kind people?
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=portable+mobile+charger
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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=portable+mobile+charger
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intelligent....
Stretlow said:
intelligent....
d|ckhead
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what it is bro
anker is a safe bet
I am looking into external chargers as well since you can replace the battery. I think I saw some Duracell ones on amazon as well, but thanks for the Anker suggestion!
I'm aware of their existance, what I want is effectively a "mini" one. I need it to be as small as possible but give the phone at least one charge.
Most of the ones ive seen on the net and on here are large and have large capacity
I will buy this one :
Portable Charger
My plays flex cable bit the dust a few months ago but now I have successfully brought it back to life and it works just as good as ever!!
Ps. Installing the flex cable is not fun or easy lol for those who want to try. I broke the first flex cable I ordered doing it and had to order a second but now she works great! Prolly keep this as a secondary phone while im still in a rogers contract.
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Another flex cable bites the dust. SE really went to town with the cheap components they used.
My PLAY will be out of warranty in about 4 months, thanks to the 2 year warranty in the uk, so I plan on opening and closing it several hundred times until it breaks so I can send it to the service centre to be fitted with a new one.
Its not the quality of the cable thats the problem it rubs against a metal peice everytime u open and close it. All they really had to do was put a plasitic protector over that metal peice lol. The stupid slide thing is riveted shut so I cant really do anything myself just keep throwing cables at it lol only 12 bucks on ebay
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Play back to life!!!!
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For a second I thought that they released the new update !
But congratulation on getting your Play fixed and thanks for sharing your experience
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For a second I thought that they released the new update !
But congratulation on getting your Play fixed and thanks for sharing your experience
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Haha my bad I prolly should have put the title as (my play)
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My plays flex cable bit the dust a few months ago but now I have successfully brought it back to life and it works just as good as ever!!
Ps. Installing the flex cable is not fun or easy lol for those who want to try. I broke the first flex cable I ordered doing it and had to order a second but now she works great! Prolly keep this as a secondary phone while im still in a rogers contract.
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Hey can you link me where to get that flex cable? Mine went bad yesterday. Do you by chance have a guide or any pointers to change the cable as well? Thanks, I really appreciate your help.
They're on ebay all the time. Mine wore out but it was under warranty, they sent me a new phone as a replacement. I had already moved on to a modern Android phone so my brand new PLAY is still in a box. I like to take it out and look at it sometimes.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SONY-ERIC...ABLE-FLEX-CONNECTOR-R800-Z1-Z1i-/270850617696
any advise
Mine broke also any advise/how to help you can pass forward?
No broken cable yet, but maybe I haven't slided mine enough yet. :x
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Mine broke also any advise/how to help you can pass forward?
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Ya when you fix it take the platic head off the connecter and be reeeeeallly gentle
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Ahh the flex cable issue...
Mine has never faulted, however I've replaced the cable in my friend's Xperia Play twice already.
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Ahh the flex cable issue...
Mine has never faulted, however I've replaced the cable in my friend's Xperia Play twice already.
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Ya I think it happens because the slider gets loose causeing a pull on the cable and it rubs on the metal peices hard
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flex cable
I have to replace mine. Any information to help the repair go well?
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I have to replace mine. Any information to help the repair go well?
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Ya theres a video on it in YouTube that should help its done by a British black dude hell walk you through it step by step
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I have all of my accessories, the DK48, Deff USB to pin adapter, and an IMAK clear case. Just need the phone now!
Can you tell I'm excited?!
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I have all of my accessories, the DK48, Deff USB to pin adapter, and an IMAK clear case. Just need the phone now!
Can you tell I'm excited?!
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I'm in the same spot! I even have my nano-SIM trimmer ready...
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I have all of my accessories, the DK48, Deff USB to pin adapter, and an IMAK clear case. Just need the phone now!
Can you tell I'm excited?!
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Where did you get the adapter?
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mattdm said:
I'm in the same spot! I even have my nano-SIM trimmer ready...
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I'm just going to cut my sim with scissors, it's a small step from Micro to Nano. I bought a sim cutter, but I didn't realize that it only cut sims to micro.
Yep scissors or scalpel works fine. Done this myself plenty of times