Most of us who have tried to charge our GD using a cable other than the one that came with the phone have seen the "incompatible cable" error message and have experienced the accompanying non-charging in that situation. I have no problem using the official cable (and pretty much any charger, though with the possibility of slow charging compared to the OEM one) or my Nokia Qi induction charger.
However, I have a few microUSB cables that I think used to work for charging and no longer work for whatever reason. Rather than try to troubleshoot and get them to work, I'm hoping people can reply with suggestions on a specific cable I can buy that will definitely charge this phone. I have read in prior threads that both the 6' and 10' version of the following cables should work:
Amazon.com: EZOPower Extra Long 6ft Black Micro-USB 2in1 Sync and Charge USB Data Cable for Samsung, HTC, LG and Other Smartphone: Cell Phones & Accessories
But I've also seen a few contradictory reviews where people say the version of the cable they received did not charge this phone.
To sum up, I really just need to buy a couple cables to stash in my laptop bag and car so I don't run into this problem. If you've used the EZOPower cable and it works for you, please chime in. Same thing if this cable has not worked for you. If you have another recommendation, please post a link.
I wouldn't mind buying an OEM LG cable if someone has a source for them. I don't seem to be able to find them.
Thanks!
However, I have a few microUSB cables that I think used to work for charging and no longer work for whatever reason. Rather than try to troubleshoot and get them to work, I'm hoping people can reply with suggestions on a specific cable I can buy that will definitely charge this phone. I have read in prior threads that both the 6' and 10' version of the following cables should work:
Amazon.com: EZOPower Extra Long 6ft Black Micro-USB 2in1 Sync and Charge USB Data Cable for Samsung, HTC, LG and Other Smartphone: Cell Phones & Accessories
But I've also seen a few contradictory reviews where people say the version of the cable they received did not charge this phone.
To sum up, I really just need to buy a couple cables to stash in my laptop bag and car so I don't run into this problem. If you've used the EZOPower cable and it works for you, please chime in. Same thing if this cable has not worked for you. If you have another recommendation, please post a link.
I wouldn't mind buying an OEM LG cable if someone has a source for them. I don't seem to be able to find them.
Thanks!