USB C trouble.

[champ222]

Hi all, i have a samsung s10+ which ive been pretty happy with. Lately, im struggling with a poor connection on the USB C connector. Strangely, but thankfully, the cable that came with it, that i use for charging the phone every single day, still works ok. But pretty much every other cable i try is very flakey at best or simply doesnt work at all. Including the usbc cable that came with the wifes pixel, and the usb adapter that came with a dell xps13, so they arent cheapo ebay jobs.

I had similar problems with microusb, but this was usually pocket fluff build up, and a clean out with a cocktail stick usually fixed it. No such luck in this case.

Its a work phone, and im due a new one soon anyway. Im holding out to see how the pixel 6 fairs, but im tempted to switch to wireless charging and maybe use a dust cap for the USB port when i change the phone.

Anyone else had similar problems?

Cheers

 

[champ222]

Most things arent worth fixing these days. It'll be a shame if phones go the same way. If it were a personal phone id probably have a go at replacing the usb if its on a small pcb. I dont think ill bother since its a work phone. Fancy a slight change, so im hoping the pixel 6 is good.

 

[champ222]

Thanks guys. Ive tried a cocktail stick, which has worked on microusb in the past.

Im not too bothered about this phone, its a company phone, so not technically mine to take apart and repair. I just want to avoid it happening with the next phone. Ill get a dust cover for the port, if i can find one that can be removed easily while its in the case, and use wireless charging i think.