USB Charge Only Option?

[djjr50]

so then it basically disabled data for all the ports and if you want to listen to something on your phone you have to toggle it back on by going thru the Uconnect menus? Basically it’s all usbs data on or all are off?

No. I have it to where my phone is permitted but the others are not.

 

[Patsy1099]

No. I have it to where my phone is permitted but the others are not.

interesting. I will have to check that out on mine and see if I have that option. Do you have the 12” screen?

 

[djjr50]

interesting. I will have to check that out on mine and see if I have that option. Do you have the 12” screen?

Yes I do.

 

[Patsy1099]

Yes I do.

I wonder if it’s different on yours. I have the 8.4. I will have to double check mine

 

[3rdCoast]

AH HA!!!! Now THAT looks like an answer right there!!! So that type of a cable essentially makes even a data port just transfer power and not accept/look for input from a device? I can just keep a couple of those cables in the truck instead of the typical ones and it's a done deal? Yahtzee!!

Is there a way to make the multitude of USB ports spread throughout the interior all just be for charging? Every time I've got the kids in the truck with me, they plug their phone(s) in to charge them up and the next thing I know my bluetooth music streaming is interrupted by a bunch of messages on the screen wanting to setup Android Auto for their phone(s), and whatever the kids are listening to on their phone takes over on the speakers. I hate it and just want the darn USB ports to be for charging, plain and simple. We don't need to plug into anything to "connect"... Is there a menu option to make this happen, or even at least a way to make a priority list of what the system looks for or keeps active when something does get plugged in, so it doesn't pop up on the screen and whatnot?

A small piece of kit known as a juice- jacker defender will offer a versatile solution for this issue and is highly recommended if using unsecured ports while traveling. They are compatible with all brands cell charging cords.

Amazon.com: 5-Pack - 3rd Gen USB Data Blocker,Juice-Jack Defender Protect Against Juice Jacking,Mobile Security Gadget Purchased by White House to Protect its Employees and Networks: Home Audio & Theater

Amazon.com: 5-Pack - 3rd Gen USB Data Blocker,Juice-Jack Defender Protect Against Juice Jacking,Mobile Security Gadget Purchased by White House to Protect its Employees and Networks: Home Audio & Theater

www.amazon.com

 

[3rdCoast]

This is what I keep in mine. People can bring their own cables and this sits between the cable and the port.


PortaPow 3rd Gen USB Data Blocker (Black) - Protect Against Juice Jacking https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XGM6LJB/

Agreed, this will offer a versatile solution for this issue and are highly recommended if using unsecured ports while traveling. Also, as you mentioned, they are compatible with all brands cell charging cords.