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2010-05-24
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#102
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Originally Posted by jabawok
You totally rock man, this post is spot on, huge thanks for takin the time n trouble.
I have been wondering for 2 days since I received my N900 why charging seems hit and miss from non-PC based USB ports, for example car cigarette lighter USB adapters and USB Battery packs. Here's the answer and solution.<snip>
Hope this info helps someone out!
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2010-06-27
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#103
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Originally Posted by geohsia
I ended up buying that one, yes, and it works.
Thanks for the link. Have you tried it?
Originally Posted by SLDeviant
I don't completely trust it to always work with all chargers, but so far it has seemed to be working the few times I've used it.
Bought it , doesn't work.... very annoyed but caveat emptor.
When its in sync mode, it will both sync and charge, when its in charge mode it doesn't do anything. I've tried every order and combination of plugging and unplugging and its still useless.
Second edit:
With a different mini-usb cable, the stock APC cable that came with the universal battery, it will charge. Mysteries abound as the APC cable will also datasync, but I'm not going to question the great techno-loa that have blessed me with a working pair of external batteries.
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2010-06-28
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#104
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Originally Posted by tso
I bought this cable for $8 at Brando's and it charges the N900.
browsing brando, this showed up:
http://mobile.brando.com/brando-work...c0704d003.html
it appears that they have removed the data pins (observer the close up of the usb a side).
Thanks for this thread and all the ideas.
Last edited by Mike Fr; 2010-06-28 at 19:13. Reason: Spelling error corrected
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2010-07-01
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#105
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Does anybody own a New Trent IMP880? Since the ZaggSparq is still sold out, I'm considering buying it. E-mailing New Trent they said it has a USB port but they can't guarantee it works with the N900 since they don't test Nokia devices (only iPhones and Blackberries).
Hoping to get it before Otakon since I'll probably spend alot of time watching videos or surfing on 3G while my sister runs about..
Hoping to get it before Otakon since I'll probably spend alot of time watching videos or surfing on 3G while my sister runs about..
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Originally Posted by ysss
They're maemo and MeeGo...
"Meamo!" sounds like what Zorro would say to catherine zeta jones... after she slaps him for looking at her dirtily...
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2010-07-13
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#106
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Originally Posted by Mike Fr
Brando also has a Mini USB to Micro USB adapter with on/off switch, which costs $6. It works the same way as their switchable Micro USB cable, letting you choose between dumb charger mode and PC connection mode. It may be useful to those who have lots of Mini USB cables and chargers.
I bought this cable for $8 at Brando's and it charges the N900.
Thanks for this thread and all the ideas.
Last edited by eladts; 2010-07-13 at 00:11.
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2010-07-13
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#107
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Originally Posted by Laughing Man
Update to this post. It works but you can't use the USB cable that came with the N900. You have to use the charging tip they provide (or a charging USB cable with the data pins shorted).
Does anybody own a New Trent IMP880? Since the ZaggSparq is still sold out, I'm considering buying it. E-mailing New Trent they said it has a USB port but they can't guarantee it works with the N900 since they don't test Nokia devices (only iPhones and Blackberries).
Hoping to get it before Otakon since I'll probably spend alot of time watching videos or surfing on 3G while my sister runs about..
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Originally Posted by ysss
They're maemo and MeeGo...
"Meamo!" sounds like what Zorro would say to catherine zeta jones... after she slaps him for looking at her dirtily...
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2010-07-13
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#108
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fwiw, a micro usb cable plus wall adapter from a palm treo pro works great
Actually, I think it charges the battery faster than the included ac adapter if that is possible
Actually, I think it charges the battery faster than the included ac adapter if that is possible
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2010-09-03
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#109
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Updated Opening post with some more potentially useful info. hopefully google will index it.
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2010-09-03
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#110
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Originally Posted by volt
I've got one of these, along with a USB to mini-USB cable.
Brando has a similar adapter, smaller and cheaper. The description says it has an on/off switch but the images clearly show that it has a toggle switch for sync/charge. I am guessing this has the same functionality as the usbfever one.
Works great for anything with a usb port (except Sky+ boxes).
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I got it as well and as far as I can tell it works. I'll try all my USB / mini cables to see if there's one that doesn't. Hopefully they all work