Charge Motorola RAZR with standard USB cable from PC

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I have been charging my RAZR with a standard mini USB cable hooked up to my laptop. This keeps me from toting around an extra charger to work where my RAZR will inevitable run out of juice before I leave that end of the day. All you need are the right drivers and a mini USB cable, which most people have from digital cameras or mp3 players. If not a trip to Radioshack or Kmart will get you a cable for less than $3.00. Meanwhile Motorola charges over $20 for their “special” cable. Simple instructions below.

1. Download the driver, unzip to a folder.
2. Plug in phone with mini USB cable too computer USB port.
3. Will auto detect and ask for drivers.
4. Point install to folder and let it do its thing.
5. Your phone will now charge with a cheap mini USB cable.

I am not really sure where these drivers originated they have been on my PC for a while, but I am sure they are free and open source. For all of those surprised that I use a RAZR, keep in mind, mine is heavily modded and until I can get a smart phone in a smaller flip factor it will be phone of choice for no other reason than its light weight and durability.

Ok now for the drivers…

RAZR V3 USB Driver

RAZR V3c USB Driver

RAZR V3m USB Driver 

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January 31, 2007 | Filed Under USB, Cell Phones, Software, Life Tip

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8 Responses to “Charge Motorola RAZR with standard USB cable from PC”

  1. mike on March 15th, 2007 6:45 am

    hi, i just broke my charger for my lg vx 9900 ( Lg EnV ) and i was wondering if i can use this with the music essentials usb. i have the drivers for my phone, i plugged in the usb but it wont charge..i know that 90% this is’nt possible, but i was thinking if there is some kind of program or software that will detect it and make your phone charge from a usb cable..and verizon rips you off when it comes to buying accessories from them, but before i head down to their store, i was wondering if i were to get lucky, so please email be back: djaymystic@yahoo.com …thank you

  2. steve on July 9th, 2007 11:52 pm

    Mad props bro…You just saved me $32 by not having to buy a new charger after leaving it in my hotel room. Verizon’s a bunch of scam artists. Thanks.

  3. Alex on July 17th, 2007 2:08 pm

    Thanks, it works in 5 sec. (Motorola V3c).

    Alex V.

  4. John on July 21st, 2007 2:45 pm

    I lost my charger and have been looking for a simple guide like this for a long time. Verizon was no help when I called them. Thank you so much! (V3m)

  5. Alex K on July 23rd, 2007 4:42 am

    Thanks man! Works great! Always wished I could do this.

  6. Vika on July 26th, 2007 9:35 pm

    Will this drive work with the MotoRIZR z3?

  7. steve on July 28th, 2007 7:42 am

    thanks man i got my cell from a buddy and he has gave me the charger and i was look all over the place kuss my usb fit my cell and you shit worked thanks alot and for all of the other people to vist this site it REALLY WORKS THANKS MAN

  8. umar on July 30th, 2007 6:40 am

    It works, it works, it works… :D

    Even for L6 ;)

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