Accessories is the usb cable specific to each galaxy s?

[bword]

I was looking for a replacement usb cable for my captivate but some of the replacements state its for vibrant,captivate, ect. Will they all work together?

 

[art__]

Not sure how much this will help, but my dad has a Samsung Mythic and I noticed it had the same charger except his didn't separate so you could hook it up to the computer (It's a once piece wall charger) and it worked great on my phone to charge it when I forgot my charger at home. So my guess is they are probably interchangeable, but maybe someone with more info will chime in.

I found this list of phones that use the same charger/Micro USB port

Compatible with:
Samsung A197
Samsung Eternity II A597
Samsung Strive A687
Samsung Flight A797
Samsung Rugby II A847
Samsung Mythic A897
Samsung Flight II A927
Samsung Epic 4G SPH-D700
Samsung Code SCH-i220
Samsung Exec SCH-i225
Samsung Intrepid SPH-i350
Samsung Continuum SCH-i400
Samsung Fascinate SCH-i500
Samsung Captivate SGH-i897
Samsung Omnia II SCH-i920
Samsung M220 / SPH-M220
Samsung M240 / SPH-M240
Samsung M320 / SPH-M320
Samsung M330 / SPH-M330
Samsung Seek SPH-M350
Samsung Rant SPH-M540
Samsung Exclaim SPH-M550
Samsung Reclaim SPH-M560
Samsung Restore SPH-M570
Samsung Highnote SPH-M630
Samsung Instinct HD SPH-M850
Samsung Moment SPH-M900
Samsung Intercept SPH-M910
Samsung Transform SPH-M920
Samsung Stunt SCH-R100
Samsung Stride SCH-R330
Samsung Freeform SCH-R351 R350
Samsung MyShot II SCH-R460
Samsung TwoStep SCH-R470
Samsung Messager II SCH-R560
Samsung Messager Touch SCH-R630 / SCH-R631
Samsung Caliber SCH-R850
Samsung Acclaim SCH-R880
Samsung Craft SCH-R900
Samsung T249
Samsung Smiley T359
Samsung T369
Samsung Gravity 3 T479
Samsung Gravity T T669
Samsung Behold II T939
Samsung Vibrant T959
Samsung Haven SCH-U320
Samsung Gusto SCH-U360
Samsung Intensity II SCH-U460
Samsung Reality SCH-U820
Other Samsung cell phones and PDA phones equipped with a micro USB charging port

I found the same list on a couple of websites for model# APCBU10BBEBSTD

 

[George0211]

I doubt the cables are specific. I've actually used a USB cable from Droid on my Captivate and it worked fine.

 

[LMaxwell]

If you look at Samsung's website, they only show one MicroUSB cable, compatible with 68 phones including all the Galaxy S.

 

[wordgirl]

Any microUSB cable should work. You've probably got one in your big tangle o'cables.

 

[DT]

The only thing to note is on the Micro side (i.e., the phone connector), the space around the port is pretty tight. I've read a few folks buying cables that had to be trimmed down to make a good tight connection.

I bought this one from Amazon (which is now only $3):

Amazon.com: Samsung Replacement USB Data Charging Cable for Samsung SPH-M330, SCH-R100, SGH-T939, SCH-R850: Cell Phones & Accessories

It doesn't have any fitment issues and locks down really tight. It is on the short side which was perfect for my extra cable, but just be aware, it's 1/2 the size of the original.

 

[bword]

I found this site threw a friend who has ordered from in the past and they are a good company and the cables are mostly under a buck. I just dont know which one to order there is more than one kind of mini b USB Cables.

Anyone have any idea?

 

[sremick]

I found this site threw a friend who has ordered from in the past and they are a good company and the cables are mostly under a buck. I just dont know which one to order there is more than one kind of mini b USB Cables.

Anyone have any idea?

Monoprice is an excellent source of cables. I have several MicroUSB cables from them that I use with my Captivate. I did have to trim the plastic down to taper them a bit to make a good fit but it only took a few moments per cable. The plastic is almost rubbery-soft.

As stated, any MicroUSB cable should work. I have a generic car charger and a wall charger made for a Blackberry. All work fine with my Captivate.

 

[ArthurIhde]

Any microUSB cable should work. It's not specific.

 

[LMaxwell]

Any microUSB cable should work. It's not specific.

Not true. I have a few cables that I can use for charging but not data.

 

[sremick]

Not true. I have a few cables that I can use for charging but not data.

"should". Those cables either might need to be trimmed for a better fit, or they might not be proper USB cables with all the pins wired. More likely the former, though.

Also make sure the door is all the way open:
USB cable won't stay securely in the Captivate - CapFAQ

 

[Frisco]

Not sure how much this will help, but my dad has a Samsung Mythic and I noticed it had the same charger except his didn't separate so you could hook it up to the computer (It's a once piece wall charger) and it worked great on my phone to charge it when I forgot my charger at home. So my guess is they are probably interchangeable, but maybe someone with more info will chime in.

I found this list of phones that use the same charger/Micro USB port

Compatible with:
Samsung A197
Samsung Eternity II A597
Samsung Strive A687
Samsung Flight A797
Samsung Rugby II A847
Samsung Mythic A897
Samsung Flight II A927
Samsung Epic 4G SPH-D700
Samsung Code SCH-i220
Samsung Exec SCH-i225
Samsung Intrepid SPH-i350
Samsung Continuum SCH-i400
Samsung Fascinate SCH-i500
Samsung Captivate SGH-i897
Samsung Omnia II SCH-i920
Samsung M220 / SPH-M220
Samsung M240 / SPH-M240
Samsung M320 / SPH-M320
Samsung M330 / SPH-M330
Samsung Seek SPH-M350
Samsung Rant SPH-M540
Samsung Exclaim SPH-M550
Samsung Reclaim SPH-M560
Samsung Restore SPH-M570
Samsung Highnote SPH-M630
Samsung Instinct HD SPH-M850
Samsung Moment SPH-M900
Samsung Intercept SPH-M910
Samsung Transform SPH-M920
Samsung Stunt SCH-R100
Samsung Stride SCH-R330
Samsung Freeform SCH-R351 R350
Samsung MyShot II SCH-R460
Samsung TwoStep SCH-R470
Samsung Messager II SCH-R560
Samsung Messager Touch SCH-R630 / SCH-R631
Samsung Caliber SCH-R850
Samsung Acclaim SCH-R880
Samsung Craft SCH-R900
Samsung T249
Samsung Smiley T359
Samsung T369
Samsung Gravity 3 T479
Samsung Gravity T T669
Samsung Behold II T939
Samsung Vibrant T959
Samsung Haven SCH-U320
Samsung Gusto SCH-U360
Samsung Intensity II SCH-U460
Samsung Reality SCH-U820
Other Samsung cell phones and PDA phones equipped with a micro USB charging port

I found the same list on a couple of websites for model# APCBU10BBEBSTD

Nice find, art_.

 

[iffrett]

I bought a used captivate and it came with a usb cable. I thought it was from samsung, but after a closer look, it had the blackberry logo on it....either way, it works and there is no trimming involved.

 

[m_johnson_90]

to charge I don't think there is a difference, but to use it for data there is. I used my wife's cable to charge, but when I went to use it to transfer music to my phone it would not show my phone.

 

[cincyrob]

to charge I don't think there is a difference, but to use it for data there is. I used my wife's cable to charge, but when I went to use it to transfer music to my phone it would not show my phone.

i had left my samsung cable at work the other day so iwent and bought a universal type charger. like you said it would charge, but wont transfer data ect.

 

[Sui]

Not specific ... if anyone needs a genuine MicroUSB cable for the phone, please PM me.

 

[whomiask]

True.. oem cable is able to charge but likely data transfer for Samsung phone will not work. I have to use the original data cable for the data transfer or firmware upgrade. Especially firmware upgrade, oem cable will not work at all. Must use original data cable. Suspected the USB pins may different from oem. Need technical expert to review..