Can't charge phone via USB

I've got a Samsung S4 that won't charge when I plug it into the USB port on my '13. I get a message on the screen saying something like 'USB error' or something similar with some additional information (sorry not near the truck to get it exactly). The weird thing is that it doesn't supply any power to the phone. I'm really only wanting to use the USB port to charge the phone as I don't need it as a storage device. My radio is a 57053. Anyone have any ideas on what I need to do to get the USB to charge?

 

USB's on this generation truck are for data connectivity and NOT charging because they are current limited USB ports. Sad.

 

Yup. I've had installing a capable USB plug on my todo list for over 2 years now...

 

My usb port on my 13 charges my phones fine

 

What brand and model of phone?

 

have you tried a different cord? or someone else's phone to eliminate the possibility of a damaged cord etc?

 

Samsung galaxy note and a iphone 5

 

Im going to double check i got to run to store ill post back in a little

 

So I had a similar problem. I was stupid and replaced my aux and USB port. Expensive like 50 bucks than I cleaned out my USB port on my phone and it was full of crude. I wasted 50 bucks haha. Get some IPA and clean it out worth a try

 

Hm. Interesting. My Note 4 and S7 both kicked back charging errors...

 

My LG did not charge, neither did my gal's iPhone 5.

 

My iPhone 6 charges and wife's iPhone 7 charge in my 13. He'll even my old iPhone 4 charged in the truck.

 

Yep just checked mine charging like a champ, your not trying to charge it with the ignition off are you it has to be on to get power to the usb port

 

Never had an issue not charging my iPhone and my wife's S3 and S7. Even with my aftermarket headunit, the OEM port charges still.

 

My '13 charges my iPhone 5S without any issues.

 

Not true in my case. I charge my iPhone on USB all the time, works fine.

 

Don't know why it would matter, but maybe try one of those little 12 v outlet plugs with a USB port on the end and see if that works.

As mentioned above ignition must be on for port to be energized.

 

The USB port in the truck can provide about 0.5A to your phone. This is not very much for newer phones (which can draw up to 3A). The port in the A truck provides just enough to keep my Pixel from discharging, but doesn't really charge it much. A 12V adapter that plugs into the outlets would charge your phone faster.

 

Icharge my iphone se and my wifes iphone 6 s plus alind with both of our ipad minis from the usb plug on my 2013. No problems.

 

I've never tried charging via the USB, I have a 12v charger that I use. But, even with it, the tacoma kills power to the outlets when it's not running.