Reddit reviews PortaPow 3rd Gen USB Data Blocker (Red)

That's when to use one of these. Blocks all data transmission and only allows power transfer.

Also works well if you have a car with an USB that annoyingly autoplays your music every time you plug your phone in to charge. I have my autoplay turned off but even with it off it still funnels the all of the audio notifications through my stereo, but I only hear them if it's on the USB input....which it never is.

usb condom!

just find something like this, its just a usb plug without the data pins.

https://www.amazon.com/PortaPow-Charge-Block-Adaptor-SmartCharge/dp/B00QRRZ2QM

https://www.amazon.de/PortaPow-Daten-Block-USB-Adapter-Schwarz/dp/B00QRRZ2QM/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=usb+kondom&qid=1567762145&s=gateway&sr=8-4

Only fools don't wrap their tools.

Just get yourself some of these friend. It blocks the data mode and just sends power.

https://www.amazon.com/PortaPow-Charge-Block-Adaptor-SmartCharge/dp/B00QRRZ2QM

You can use one of these:

https://www.amazon.com/PortaPow-Charge-Block-Adaptor-SmartCharge/dp/B00QRRZ2QM

It blocks data connections, you can only use it for recharging.

Naja gar keine Daten ist auch blöd, weil Telefon und port dann nicht die Leistung aushandeln können und es dann nur mit Minimum tröpfelt. Aber es gibt Ladekondome wo nur aushandeln drüber geht.

Edit: Zum Bleistift: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B00QRRZ2QM/

Be safe kids.

This. Don't use one of these unless you have a "data block" adapter that only passes the power pins, not the data pins:

https://www.amazon.com/PortaPow-Charge-Block-Adaptor-SmartCharge/dp/B00QRRZ2QM

Or a "charge only" cable.

All you need to prevent this is a power-only cable, or a USB condom like this one

Something like this https://www.amazon.com/PortaPow-3rd-Gen-Data-Blocker/dp/B00QRRZ2QM

Allows power only, with no data connectors.

Amazon has them:

Plugable USB Universal Fast 1A Charge-Only Adapter for Android, Apple iOS, and Windows Mobile Devices https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FA9GXKM/

PortaPow Data Blocker USB Adaptor with SmartCharge https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QRRZ2QM/

It's a USB adapter that just doesn't have the data ports wired inside

Example: https://www.amazon.com/PortaPow-3rd-Gen-Data-Blocker/dp/B00QRRZ2QM&ved=2ahUKEwiV_IibiPvjAhVVBs0KHSZICSoQFjAAegQIBxAC&usg=AOvVaw3PHf3wOVB54fJdRoBbySnf

They do, but that doesn't prevent outright malicious pranksters. So you'd need another safety device as well.

I was slightly serious. I use this data blocker when charging in a public USB outlet.

Go into Settings > Touch ID & Passcode > allow USB accessories when locked. I think this setting was introduced after Apple was in the news for not unlocking phones for law enforcement and they found a way around it using the lightning port. Apparently the iPhone sees the Tesla as a computer with the data pins active so that’s why the message doesn’t show up when you plug into a power brick. Another option is to buy a USB Data blocker which is a pass through for power but not the data pins. I use this one and it works well.

https://www.amazon.com/PortaPow-3rd-Gen-Data-Blocker/dp/B00QRRZ2QM/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=usb+data+blocker&qid=1564413715&s=gateway&sprefix=usb+data+&sr=8-5

No worries: https://www.amazon.com/PortaPow-Data-Blocker-Adaptor-SmartCharge/dp/B00QRRZ2QM/

If it asks for data, it COULD be a security threat, but it would have to get access or exploit a vulnerability for it to get any meaningful data.

If you're ever paranoid about possible security issues, you can get a data condom that only allows power to the phone.

https://www.amazon.com/PortaPow-Charge-Block-Adaptor-SmartCharge/dp/B00QRRZ2QM

If you have cheap car chargers or USB ports that you only want to use power with, this thing is great.

You can use cables with no data transfer, or something like this: https://www.amazon.com/PortaPow-3rd-Gen-Data-Blocker/dp/B00QRRZ2QM

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Here's a USB A adaptor which blocks data

All you had to do was search Amazon for "USB A power only cable"

Buy a USB Condom (not kidding).

HERE

I carry data cables and a "USB condom" for charging from insecure sources.

I had the same problem, and the simple solution was a small USB device that blocks data so the phone only charges. When I connect my phone to my car's audio, it's over Bluetooth.

Good call. This one gets pretty good reviews.

http://amazon.de/dp/B00QRRZ2QM

This is what I use, does the trick. You can use any cable you want as long as you put this at the end of it. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QRRZ2QM

Grab yourself one of these https://www.amazon.co.uk/PortaPow-Charge-Block-Adapter-SmartCharge/dp/B00QRRZ2QM/

These might be worth investing in as well: USB adapters that block the transfer of data from your phone.

I don't think it'll ever get to the point where we need this stuff but better to have it and not need it than need and not have it.

You can also get a USB data blocker if you’re really concerned. It has the data pins removed. Leaving only the power ones.

https://www.amazon.com/PortaPow-3rd-Gen-Data-Blocker/dp/B00QRRZ2QM/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?keywords=usb+data+blocker&qid=1572332234&sprefix=usb+data+&sr=8-7

Just went through this myself, and that's not quite right. They need a data signal, or to be fooled that there is one.

Some cables or chargers don't have this, so you can sometimes use one of these to trick it:

PortaPow Fast Charge + Data Block USB Adaptor with SmartCharge Chip https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QRRZ2QM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_o3ZuMYTabF81c

I still can't got my ps gold headset to charge anywhere else though.

Should get something like this then, or get a USB pigtail and bust up the data rails.

Haha, ‘tis a real thing! I have several of these!

charging condom

I got one of these (actually the 2-pack so my wife can use on in her car, too) and it seems to work great as a fast charger in my front USB ports. I just plugged the USB that was given to me by Tesla into it. It basically tells your phone that the USB is a charge-only connection, as opposed to a data connection.

Always use a USB condom!

https://www.amazon.com/PortaPow-3rd-Gen-Data-Blocker/dp/B00QRRZ2QM

>Mit ein bisschen Fantasie (oder einer Anleitung aus dem Internet) kann man sich vermutlich auch nen ähnlichen Adapter bauen

USB-Kondome gibts auch für ein paar Euro zu kaufen, keine Bastelei notwendig.

To bypass this in airport we could use a USB dongle that have only the two 5 volts connector without using the two data connectors.

NOTE: I will not become rich with this idea since it's already exist https://www.amazon.com/PortaPow-Data-Blocker-Adaptor-SmartCharge/dp/B00QRRZ2QM

PortaPow 3rd Gen USB Data Blocker (Red) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QRRZ2QM

Charge anywhere without fear.

This is the cheapest of this kind of thing I can find: PortaPow Fast Charge + Data Block USB Adaptor with SmartCharge Chip https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QRRZ2QM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_QdFGybAG43Q6F

Real store? I'm not sure but this works for me it tricks the phone to go into full charge mode so its pretty useful for those pesky power adapters that never seem to satisfy particular phones

Portapow $7.99. Does the same thing.

If you're concerned about this (which is a legitimate concern), you can get a "USB condom" that will block data but allow charging.

Does your car also provide functionality to play music from your phone over this same usb port? If so you might find you get a faster charge by using a data blocking usb adapter like this : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00QRRZ2QM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_byXVzbJAEYQDH

Can get something similar on amazon UK. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00QRRZ2QM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_2KxTzb20SEHD7

Probably, but it depends. As far as I know, most anti-virus programs work by comparing the signature/hash of a program to a list of known virus signatures.

If all of the hackers made their own exploit it would be a lot harder to block as the signature of each would have to be added to the database so that the anti virus software can recognize it as a virus.

If there was just one virus/exploit that everyone passed around and placed on devices it would be much easier to block since they would all have the same signature.

For the truly paranoid, you could always purchase a small USB condom or make your own with some tape or some solder. I doubt anyone really has to worry about this, but it could happen and it isn't unique to ecigs.

I use this and get around 750ma to 1amp, which is 50%+ better than without it (as measured by my phone...if I am remembering correctly): https://www.amazon.com/PortaPow-Charge-Block-Adaptor-SmartCharge/dp/B00QRRZ2QM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1501097802&sr=8-1&keywords=power+only+usb+adapter

I may be off in the numbers, but it makes a big difference. For example, my phone still actually charges while using Bluetooth and GPS when using that adapter. Before, it did not. Anyway, $7 is about the same (or cheaper) as a cigarette plug and in the case of the MX-5, which is my daily driver, it's a much better solution (my cigarette lighter outlet is in the passenger footwell, not on the dash).

I’m pretty sure there’s no setting that will do what you want. As an alternative, you could use a USB “condom” to let your phone charge without triggering CarPlay.

Generic versions in the UK:

PortaPow

Plugable

These seem to work pretty well

In case anyone was wondering

Always a good idea to have along. Also, never plug your phone/tablet into an unknown/untrusted charging port without one, like at airports.

You can buy 'USB Condoms' which only pass the power lines through. They're a good idea if you're expecting to power unknown devices, as in this case, or charge up your phone at an unknown public socket.
Example:
https://www.amazon.com/PortaPow-Charge-Block-Adaptor-SmartCharge/dp/B00QRRZ2QM

https://www.amazon.com/PortaPow-Charge-Block-Adaptor-SmartCharge/dp/B00QRRZ2QM/ref=pd_sim_107_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00QRRZ2QM&pd_rd_r=E3VAQPM0A0WXCBXKFMZW&pd_rd_w=ivayx&pd_rd_wg=xd8y7&psc=1&refRID=E3VAQPM0A0WXCBXKFMZW

USB Condoms are real and they work magnificently.:

PortaPow Fast Charge + Data Block USB Adaptor with SmartCharge Chip https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QRRZ2QM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_SeHFybXFGQNN9

Root comment was about the USB Condom. If they didn't use that there could be bad consequences. He is referring to that someone in India would use a unknown usb port and infect their phone then connect said phone to their work's computer and infecting that network, thus taking down the call center and forcing phone calls be routed to the US.