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Hypster

Hypster

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I've googled every variation of this question and I get bs lol, so maybe a smart human being can help me. The gs5 has two slots on the charging port. I've been using the charger that came with it. I don't know micro usb? Anyways it plugs into the right side. My child pulled the charger out to hard and busted the ride side. The whole pin thing came out in the charger. It just won't work anymore. I noticed a slightly smaller one on the left side. Can I go to walmart and find a charger small enough and charge it from the left side? My girl friends charger is the double one that fits into both holes at the same time, but doesn't charge it. Just curious if I can buy the single one, and charge from the left side. Called sprint and they said go to a sprint repair, but the closest sprint repair is 57 miles away, and they only do minor work there. Plus I rooted my phone so I'm pretty sure my warranty is voided now. Can't even flash phone to stock.

Long story short. Can I buy a charger that only fits the left side and charge my phone? Sorry for back and forth confusion. Just at my wits end here.
 
You can use a standard USB 2.0 charger. Be sure it is rated for at least 2 amps. I use a S4 charger for my phone when I travel. The 3.0 cable just gives you a faster data connection when connected to a computer.
 
The port on the right side is the micro USB (for charging), the left side is only the USB 3.0 (for data) & has nothing to do with charging.

I would suggest you buy a wireless charging back cover & decent wireless charging pad. Not to costly & a simple fix.
 
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