DO NOT BUY THIS PASSIVE CHARGER.

I had an S5 and currently an S9, never had charging cord problems with the S5, and so far the same with the S9, and 2 of the cords I have were extra cords I bought to use in the car for the S5, the S9 plugs are different, I have adapters on those 2 S5 car cords to fit the S9 jack and still no problems with charging.

That's nice.

Some of us pay as you go plans to save money for more important things and use cheaper phones.

Hmmm... My Alcatel cost $40 and it costs $40 a month for an unlimited plan.

My ex pays $350 for two new iPhones and a contract and asks where the money for her electric bill will come from.

You know, maybe spending $10 bucks for a new cord a month isn't that bad.