Hi all,


a quick question..
a)possible to use normal mini usb cable(that not original from htc) to connect to pc/charger?..

b)can we use 240v to USB port converter charger(pasar malam type) to charge our HTC device?

any1 tried it before?kindly share it..it's that harmful to HTC device?

..for example..if we used the not origin cable from apple to charge iphone..it will cause damage ...how about htc?

Thanks in advance for the reply and answer

a) I think it's micro USB...not mini USB

b) Not sure about "pasar malam" type, but I got one from Best Denki and have been using it when I'm traveling - not sure if it's harmful but I think it's alright

could be mini USB as well, depending on what model it is... more recent ones are all running microUSB, older models are still using Mini USB..
i think the USB charger will work, but it might not charge as fast as your original charger.. as long as it output 5v 500mA, it should at least work the same as charging thru your USB port on PC/laptop.

I was replying based on the fact that the TS mentioned "HTC Desire", so yeah, it's microUSB

i think you need to have your eyes checked....
TS said HTC DEVICE, not HTC DESIRE..

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Added on September 14, 2010, 11:28 amSorry..misread it

P/S: There's no need to be that harsh right?

This post has been edited by samurai1337: Sep 14 2010, 11:29 AM

i left my ori charger at kampong and i just bought one the local made, RM15..been using 2 weeks . hopefully its wont harm my phone.. and seem the charging quite fast compare with the ori..

sorry if you feel offended.. i mean no harm..
peace..

thanks for the reply ..

hmms.." as long as it output 5v 500mA"

got it !

don too sensitive...

they can be output 5V 500mA or 550 mA or 1000mA
doesnt matter

but what matter is how clean the output is
or how close to 5V it really is.
cant really tell all these actually

my original charger pushes 550mA.
Most of the USB charger out there pushes 800mA to 1000mA (iphone charger pushes 1Amp) and they do charge a lot faster.

But i think i once read somewhere that charging battery with higher Amps shorten the lifespan of the battery.

HTC Devices use USB miniport or microUSB 2.0 depending on the device. Its safer to use this cable and charge from your computer than charging using the pasar malam chargers.

Bear in mind, those cheap chargers do not have surge protection, can trip easily and if short circuit happens, your phone may be electrocuted. These chargers also do not have overcharge protections and can damage the battery very fast. Its fine if you just have to use it for a couple days if you're waiting for the original charger. But don't prolong use it

noted

I spent several thousands for the phone, I think RM60 for an original cable is nothing, plus it comes with peace of mind.

I chose peace of mind over several ringgit. Or thousands :-)

i've been using my old nokia usb cable to charge, so far no issues (touch wood)..not sure the amp rating tho