The USB port on my S20 fe 5g has died and I’m starting my search for a replacement phone. I’m at a bit of a loss I dont really keep up with whats come out, and just want a solid phone that will last a good long while. I’d like to stay around the same size or smaller than my current phone, I don’t play intensive games so I don’t need a top end processor. But I would like a nice camera, I travel and take lots of pictures. Macro shots of mushrooms, wide angle and telephoto shots of landscapes, regular shots of my dog. I’d like a physical sim slot and a microsd slot is nice but not a deal breaker. The Nothing 3 is seemingly checking all my boxes but would like to hear some suggestions or feedback from someone who has one or another phone that might be better for me.
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Are you sure the USB port is dead, or does it just need a good cleaning? I have had several USBC phones that accumulate lint in the port, and then you will think you have plugged in all the way but it just doesn’t charge. Get in there with a (plastic!) toothpick and a can of air…
Yea unfortunately I cleaned it out and still not charging or connecting, but thanks for the suggestion. Always nice to try and make things last
A Buddy stated the same, cleaned it multiple times without it getting better. But one day they cleaned it all the way around and it worked again, so maybe its worth doing it yet again as thuroughly as you can in all corners :D
Can’t hurt to try again
A wood toothpick would be fine too. Just not a metal paperclip or anything, as that might be too sharp or strong and damage of bend the pins.
Yes, one big tell is if the plug isn’t firmly and evenly seated. if it’s not going in straight or all-the-way, there’s probably debris in there that needs to be cleaned out. it’s usually pocket lint, but I spent a day at the chop saw and it got full of saw dust.
Also: Drop into any cellular repair shop. Most decent techs will try to clean the port free of charge before pitching a more expensive repair.
I upgraded from that same phone to Fairphone 6+. Fairly lateral move in terms of specs but repairable, supported, & relatively ethical. Further, lots of custom ROM support (or you can straight up get the e/os/ variant). I am very happy with it, but mileage may vary.
Same here, definitely a decent choice given how much I use and what I use my phone for
Repairable is nice, I’ll have to look into that. Thanks.
@ashenone I upgraded from an S20 FE 5G to a S25+. So far I’m pretty satisfied with it
I’ll give that one a look at, thanks
