Motorola cell phones FAQ
John Navas
A: The standard travel charger packaged by Motorola with many current
phones puts out insufficient power for fastest possible charging and for
continuous use while charging.
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For example, charger SSW-0509 for the V551 puts out only 375 mA. The
V551 detects this as a slow charger, and thus keeps the external display
backlight off during charging. Worse, there's not enough current to
keep up with use of the phone while charging, so while the phone is use,
the battery will still be discharged even with the phone on the charger.
With a fast charger the external display backlight is on during
charging, and the phone can be used while the battery is charging.
Motorola makes fast 1500 mA chargers that are compatible with these phones:
* SPN4716* (where * might be "B" or "C"), also known as
* NNTN4250 (nominally for Nextel, but also works with non-Nextel phones).
These chargers are readily available from dealers and on eBay for under
$15 (plus shipping).
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Motorola mini USB (EMU) chargers for RAZR, KRZR (with power output if known):
* Wall "travel" (AC) charger (comes with the phone)
+ Motorola SPN5185/SPN5185A/SPN5185B/98604H: 550 mA (mid)
+ Motorola SPN5202/98605: 850 mA (fast)
* Car (12V) charger
+ Motorola SYN1630/SYN0847/98603H/VC700
* External rechargeable battery/charger
+ Motorola SPN5353/P790/98782H
* (5 pin) mini USB cable to computer: 500 mA
+ Motorola SKN6371C
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(For what it's worth, Motorola probably saves less than $1 in cost by
packaging slower chargers instead of fast chargers with its phones.)
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Q: Where can I get USB modem drivers for Motorola cell phones?
A: <http://developer.motorola.com/docstools/USB_Drivers/Handset_USB_Driver/>
[registration required, but free]
1. UNinstall any existing driver in Device Manager before installing this
driver.
2. Install this driver _before_ connecting cell phone.
George Kerby
On 12/1/08 10:23 AM, in article
l62dnVSWnrzvkqnU...@giganews.com, "John Navas"
<spamf...@navasgroup.com> wrote:
> Q: Why is John Navas a retard?
His mama stood up when giving birth?
Mr. Strat
<spamf...@navasgroup.com> wrote:
> Q: Why is charging of Motorola phones so slow on the travel charger?
I recently switched from a D&G RAZ to a TMO G1, so I guess I can delete
this group from my subscribed groups list. Besides having a better
phone, I won't have to read this retard's bullshit every couple of
weeks.
SMS
Most Usenet readers have him filtered out. You don't need to read him
unless you want to.
Applied filter "spamf...@navasgroup.com" to message from John Navas
<spamf...@navasgroup.com> - NEWS: Telecom giant AT&T slashes jobs at
04/12/08 3:40:02 PM deleted
What always gives me a laugh is the e-mail address he uses. One of the
biggest spammers on Usenet using such an address. Ya gotta love Republicans.
George Kerby
On 12/5/08 10:18 AM, in article suc_k.9345$c45....@nlpi065.nbdc.sbc.com,
"SMS" <scharf...@geemail.com> wrote:
Who said that Shit-for -brains is a Republican?
His drooling is more that of a DemoCrap frame of mind. A Pelosi pussy...
SMS
>> What always gives me a laugh is the e-mail address he uses. One of the
>> biggest spammers on Usenet using such an address. Ya gotta love Republicans.
> Who said that Shit-for -brains is a Republican?
It's obvious. He used to constantly quote Hoover Institution studies.
Also, whenever he got caught lying, and was backed into a corner, he
went on the defense with meaningless phrases like "Rubbish," Nonsense,"
"Good Scramble," "Not True," etc.. Classic Republican.
Richard B. Gilbert
I'd call it "classic politician"!
Politician: n. "a person who believes that the worst thing that could
possibly happen to his country is the election of someone else to the
office he is seeking!"
George Kerby
On 12/5/08 11:28 AM, in article hsd_k.8115$D32....@flpi146.ffdc.sbc.com,
"SMS" <scharf...@geemail.com> wrote:
Ah Contraire,
In a recent thread in here called "Sprint Continues it Death Spiral", NavASS
said "we" when referring to the Obammy folk. Here it is, cut and pasted:
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On 11/11/08 8:50 PM, in article d2hkh4hkojgamp1hk...@4ax.com,
"John Navas" <spamf...@navasgroup.com> wrote:
> On Wed, 12 Nov 2008 01:54:47 +0000, Larry <no...@home.com> wrote in
> <Xns9B53D4BEC47...@74.209.131.13>:
>
>> Ron <ron.cl...@peoplepc.com> wrote in
>> news:n6akh45oecg0t3o25...@4ax.com:
>>
>>> YOU FORGET - AN Obama administration will not allow such business
>>> excesses that the Bush folks merely winked at.
>>
>> What nonsense. They all work for the same masters.....
>
> That would be us, and we did throw the rascals out.
Nav-ass you ain't seen nothing yet! Kiss your 401k goodbye...
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"That would be *US*, and *WE* did throw the rascals out."
Now is that "Liberal-Speak" or what?!?
He's one of yours. Like the weird cousin that nobody sees during The
Holidays. You must accept him in your family. I promise we will not snicker
- too hard, anyway...
Case Closed.
John Navas
charger?
A: This is caused by the wrong cable or connection.
The problem is that not all Mini-B USB cables and connections are the
same -- some are 5-connection and some are 4-connection.
The reason is that Standard-A USB has only 4 connections, whereas Mini-B
USB has 5 connections, the extra connection being the device ID pin.
Some Mini-B USB cables omit the 5th connection.
Only 5-connection will work properly for Motorola charging (without a
Motorola USB driver). A correct cable or connection is what's needed.
--
Very best wishes for the holiday season and for the coming new year,
John
Mike M
> Q: Why won't my Motorola phone charge on my non-Motorola USB cable or
> charger?
>
> A: This is caused by the wrong cable or connection.
>
> The problem is that not all Mini-B USB cables and connections are the
> same -- some are 5-connection and some are 4-connection.
>
> The reason is that Standard-A USB has only 4 connections, whereas Mini-B
> USB has 5 connections, the extra connection being the device ID pin.
> Some Mini-B USB cables omit the 5th connection.
>
> Only 5-connection will work properly for Motorola charging (without a
> Motorola USB driver). A correct cable or connection is what's needed.
>
R. Mark Clayton
"John Navas" <spamf...@navasgroup.com> wrote in message
news:03cbl4dbtntdu5tbm...@4ax.com...
> Q: Why won't my Motorola phone charge on my non-Motorola USB cable or
> charger?
Mine does, although only the tiniest trickle...
Mr. Strat
<spamf...@navasgroup.com> wrote:
> Q: Why won't my Motorola phone charge on my non-Motorola USB cable or
> charger?
>
> A: This is caused by the wrong cable or connection.
>
> The problem is that not all Mini-B USB cables and connections are the
> same -- some are 5-connection and some are 4-connection.
>
> The reason is that Standard-A USB has only 4 connections, whereas Mini-B
> USB has 5 connections, the extra connection being the device ID pin.
> Some Mini-B USB cables omit the 5th connection.
>
> Only 5-connection will work properly for Motorola charging (without a
> Motorola USB driver). A correct cable or connection is what's needed.
Hey...what's this...a new one?