USB connect/disconnect, Pandora tethering issues - resolved!!!

This is why this site is so valuable.

 

I am sorry that I missed this discussion from previous threads, otherwise, I would have mentioned the Anker PowerLine+ cable. I have noticed the charging problems from the USB port from the start with my other cheaper cables and the Anker cable did resolve that for me.

I have been using a Cigarette adapter charger with 2 ports as well, and the Anker cable always works while my cheaper cable would not work well sometimes either.

so yes, the ANKER POWERLINE+ cable is totally worth the extra money when compared to other cheaper alternatives.

 

I bought the 3 foot length cable and it looks great and feels great. It is also soft and flexible enough

 

Thanks!

So, do the Anker cables help with audio via USB (and perhaps just Internet-connection data?), or do they just help with charging?

I gather that, when you say the "Pandora App on Entune," you're talking about that on the P.Prime itself, as opposed to that on your smartphone?


iPhone ? Pro

 

Even after the 2/22 update for EnTune, this app would still not open correctly on my iPhone 6s until I restart the phone. It is too bad that it is so unstable and undependable.

 

Thanks for the recommendation on the Anker cable! I ordered one. Hopefully it will help reduce the USB error messages!

 

I picked up a brand spanking new 2018 Pprime. Same thing happened with me. As soon as I plugged the OEM apple cable to the USB port of the car and then to my phone, the connection would connect/disconnect/connect/disconnect, etc. for 4-5 cycles. It may or may not connect. I though there was something wrong with the audio system until I found this thread.

I picked up Anker Powerline+ and mysteriously it now connects fine. If the unit doesn't read it as an Music Device, then reboot the phone and it should read it as an Ipod device. Thanks to whoever provided this tip!

 

I “got the memo” about the Anker cable prior to getting our P.Prime, and I’ve rarely had any problems with USB connections.

Well, probably... I say that because I do occasionally find that I can’t “remote control” the iPhone over USB. That is, the sound plays fine, but if I try to select a different playlist or track forward or the like, it doesn’t. When I unplug and re-plug it, that often takes care of it. Or switch over to Bluetooth...

Typed by Mr88cet’s dancing thumbs

 

I got to get this chord. My iPhone X new line was working fine for a few months and then it starts doing it again.

 

To clarify, although “remote control” doesn’t always work, the sound quality is considerably better than Bluetooth, I haven’t seen crashes or the like with the Anker cable.

 

update to getting the Anker line:
Did help for a week and then it's bad again.