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I've recently discovered an old mobile phone that I would like to power up, however, it is lacking in a charger. I was wondering if you could help me identify the type of cable I would need to use to charge it - and more specifically, whether it is a common cable used for lots of things or one specific to this mobile (if so, I will have to buy a charger for it, but I was hoping it would be a common cable.)

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Edit: The phone is a Motorola mr201.

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  • What model phone is it? Jun 16, 2013 at 19:46
  • Sorry, should have mentioned that! It is a Motorola mr201.
    – Liquidizer
    Jun 16, 2013 at 19:48
  • It's probably a properietary connector. Few years ago it was very uncommon to use standarized charging sockets in mobile phones. (except for PDAs, which often had miniUSB sockets)
    – gronostaj
    Jul 7, 2013 at 12:23
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    This question appears to be off-topic because it is about mobile phones.
    – gronostaj
    Jul 7, 2013 at 12:27

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Most older phones were a proprietary connection. Devices standardizing around micro, or even mini USB is a recent trend.

You best bet is to take the model of phone and Google: *charger for brand+model

This claims to be the correct charger for the Motorola mr201

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  • Shame, I was hoping I wouldn't have to go out and buy anything! Anyway, thank you very much.
    – Liquidizer
    Jun 16, 2013 at 20:10

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