Devittraisedto2 t1_iuf95e7 wrote on October 30, 2022 at 9:45 PM

So how is it different from plugging it to a wall socket with the charging port

MinorIrritant t1_iufa76w wrote on October 30, 2022 at 9:52 PM

It's a data capable link. That aside, it won't magically unbrick anything. You'll still sweat rocks to resurrect a device with a hosed bootloader. And it won't do a damned thing for a busted charging port.

Devittraisedto2 t1_iufaaar wrote on October 30, 2022 at 9:53 PM

My brain did not process any of that but will keep note

MinorIrritant t1_iufauo5 wrote on October 30, 2022 at 9:57 PM

Short version: OP has an enchanted laptop with magical healing powers.

Jaded-Moose983 t1_iufcaqz wrote on October 30, 2022 at 10:07 PM

Actually, it might work depending on why the device isn't booting. It only works if the device is actually sound but has an overly depleted battery.

Nexus 6 phones were notorious for the charge getting so depleted that the high power charger was unable to get the battery going again. By plugging the phone into a low power computer USB port, often those phones could be recovered. It usually took several hours, but once the battery charging icon showed up again, switching to a regular charger would get it going again. It's also a sign that you should prepare to replace the battery.

philzter OP t1_iufls5m wrote on October 30, 2022 at 11:14 PM

No clue. I tried every plug and cord combo and found this tip on YouTube. Thought it was a good one to pass on. Have you tried it?