# 4 Of The Weirdest Charging Ports Phones Used Before USB-C

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- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2135176/weirdest-phone-charging-ports-before-usb-c/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69cbecb88a26d813ca7a689c)
- **Published:** 2026-03-31
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #before #charging #phones #ports #weirdest #borrow #chance #charger
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