USB cable keeps dropping connection - recommendations?

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It's definitely not this, I've tried 6 different cables now, all MFI and 2 genuine Apple ones!

The only way to be sure is to try a different phone. My AA connection on a previous car was getting more and more unreliable - I tried many different cables but it turned out to be 2 years of compacted dust in the phone's port. Got it out pretty easily with a needle and it's worked fine ever since, including on the MG4.

 

[siteguru]

AA is working fine for me with my phone and the cable I linked earlier.

 

[Gcat10]

Mine worked since I got the car in February. Then I had a service in September and a software update, it hasn't worked since, the connection keeps dropping. The garage have had it in twice, the second time for a week and replaced the head unit and it still doesn't work

 

[Driver 13]

I have exactly the same issue, tested with new cables and multiple iPhones....

 

[Tight Git]

Mine worked since I got the car in February. Then I had a service in September and a software update, it hasn't worked since, the connection keeps dropping. The garage have had it in twice, the second time for a week and replaced the head unit and it still doesn't work

Think you are in the wrong forum MG4 wasn't available in February...

 

[Gcat10]

Think you are in the wrong forum MG4 wasn't available in February...

Apologies, MG5 but exactly the same problem across the models it would seem. Personally I think it's a software problem as why would it work perfectly until the very day they do a software update. I honestly don't think MG know how to resolve this issue.

 

[Tight Git]

You are probably correct - fix one issue and create another different one!

 

[meveringham]

Amazon product ASIN B0B9GP59NT
This one works for me with iPhone 13. No issues and is a good length to keep everything tidy.

So FWIW, if anyone else is having issues, this cable that @AndyM recommended actually works! For me, at least, so far.

 

[Sloucher]

Can anyone recommend an equivalent lead for Android?
I've heard people are having issues with certain brands. I have a couple of Ugreen leads which are fine between the phone (Pixel 7) and a pc/laptop, I wonder if they'll prove ok in he car (not picked it up yet)

 

[siteguru]

I posted a link earlier in the thread ... that's what I'm using with my Moto G8 Plus. (Here it is again)

 

[Sloucher]

I posted a link earlier in the thread ... that's what I'm using with my Moto G8 Plus. (Here it is again)

Interesting. Those cables would kill two birds with one stone for me.

 

[siteguru]

I have the phone end of the cable pushed up through the shelf mat and then looped over and tied so the connector lies flat on the mat. (Rest of cable is coiled and tied under the shelf and plugged into the USB A port). When I want to connect my phone I simply lie it on the mat and the cable essentially connects itself.

 

[Ian Key]

I posted a link earlier in the thread ... that's what I'm using with my Moto G8 Plus. (Here it is again)

Good choice of phone. I've got the Moto G8 Power. At least I now know it will work with the MG4

 

[PremierscfcEV]

I had a lot of issues with various usb a to c cables in my current car, I purchased this twin pack back in July and I have had no AA dropouts since.

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0972KGF14?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title#

 

[Sloucher]

I had a lot of issues with various usb a to c cables in my current car, I purchased this twin pack back in July and I have had no AA dropouts since.

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https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0972KGF14?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title#

What length cables are needed in the MG4, can anyone check please?

 

[meveringham]

I posted a link earlier in the thread ... that's what I'm using with my Moto G8 Plus. (Here it is again)

I just bought these for me and my son because my son hates having to have separate leads for USB C, B, etc. Thanks @siteguru!

 

[meveringham]

What length cables are needed in the MG4, can anyone check please?

the shortest one works, 30 cm / 1ft, anything longer and you have to coil them up

 

[APVLC]

A lot of problems but all it's in the cable, when I changed for a original iPhone cable no more problems in 2 weeks.

 

[Ian Key]

The cheaper made cables but not necessarily cheaper in price won't have the two way data capability as not all the pins will be connected.

 

[meveringham]

The cheaper made cables but not necessarily cheaper in price won't have the two way data capability as not all the pins will be connected.

Is there any way to tell, by looking at them, or by the specs, or some techincal designation?