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what car chargers will work with our phone? I saw someone had used a charger from a razr, but when I went to the store to check them out, the usb cable wouldn't fit, and I wasn't going to try to for the thing on there. Any ideas please?
I use a mini USB cable to the phone with a usb car charger.
You should look again. I use 2 old Razr chargers (1 home & 1 car) and they both fit perfectly. My old Htc diamond and touch pro chargers work too.
ryan5943 said:
You should look again. I use 2 old Razr chargers (1 home & 1 car) and they both fit perfectly.
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Depends on what razr you had. I think they changed the port to a micro usb in one version.
Like railstop said, find a GENERIC USB car charger. If you can find one that is just the car charger plug with USB port(rather then a non-detachable cord) then that is even better b/c you can plug any usb cable into it. USB A -> mini .... USB A -> micro ... USB A -> iPod
It doesn't matter. If you get the generic then you can also plug in any device that will charge off your computer.
If the charger is marked 1 A, it'll charge faster. Some of the mini USB chargers, for phones or BT headsets only charge at 300mAh or 700mAh. They'll charge, eventually, but a lot slower.
smarcin said:
If the charger is marked 1 A, it'll charge faster
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Good point. Some devices(not the hero) will complain that the charger is not compatible but 95% of them will still charge. They just throw up that warning b/c they will charge slower.
If you are constantly using GPS then you will want to hunt around for a 1 amp version because even with a 1A charger the hero's battery can't keep up with the drain of GPS and data for the navigation.
I too am using an old Moto car charger(not Razr). Just look for any USB mini car charger, don't get suckered into Sprint approved accessories. If you have an extra miniUSB cable, it may be better to get a generic USB car charger, so you can switch out when you get a new phone.
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Good point. Some devices(not the hero) will complain that the charger is not compatible but 95% of them will still charge. They just throw up that warning b/c they will charge slower.
If you are constantly using GPS then you will want to hunt around for a 1 amp version because even with a 1A charger the hero's battery can't keep up with the drain of GPS and data for the navigation.
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i went out and bought a generic moto charger that has the different adaptors on it, but it's charging slow as ****, to the point of pretty much not even seeming to charge. I also had a griffin usb charger that was doing the same thing. :grr:
Could a charger above 1000mA damage the phone? I have two gps mini-usb car chargers rated for 1500mA and 2000mA.
vashing said:
Could a charger above 1000mA damage the phone? I have two gps mini-usb car chargers rated for 1500mA and 2000mA.
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No it wont matter. The phone will just draw 1 amp, the ratings are just maximums.
abr27440 said:
No it wont matter. The phone will just draw 1 amp, the ratings are just maximums.
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Thank you.
I keep getting a red X Through my battery when plugged into my laptop to charge, is this normal? I really dont want to plug into the wall to charge
Really hope this doesn't become the case and that it will charge off of any USB charger...in particular like the one in my car that accepts USB Devices.
My friend has a galaxy and has the same issue, idk if its our laptops or what
Okay this has been address. please search but ill answer for you.
This device uses 5v 2a to charge. Hence the wall unit. you computer is 5v 1a or 1.5a (its not enough)
The device will maintain and in some cases when screen off slowly charge when plugged into computer or usb adaptor with the red "x" through it.
you can find a usb adapter cable which has a switch to allow you to charge while connected to a computer. its a data and charge switch. search for it. i think its on ebay.
also you can find on amazon or google shopping wall chargers for the p1000 which work for like 8$
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Okay this has been address. please search but ill answer for you.
This device uses 5v 2a to charge. Hence the wall unit. you computer is 5v 1a or 1.5a (its not enough)
The device will maintain and in some cases when screen off slowly charge when plugged into computer or usb adaptor with the red "x" through it.
you can find a usb adapter cable which has a switch to allow you to charge while connected to a computer. its a data and charge switch. search for it. i think its on ebay.
also you can find on amazon or google shopping wall chargers for the p1000 which work for like 8$
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thanks, and thats very disappointing
DroidHam said:
thanks, and thats very disappointing
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its not disappointing at all.what other tegra2 tablet can even trickle charge through USB 2.0?
madsquabbles said:
its not disappointing at all.what other tegra2 tablet can even trickle charge through USB 2.0?
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My xoom could.
DroidHam said:
My xoom could.
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my 4 didn't and neither does a bunch of other peoples xooms. even if it did it would only charge at the same rate as the gt10.1 charges - 5 watts. that's the max USB 2.0 spec.
It should be easily solved with a 2 x male 1 x female usb cable
http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-19158458583166_2164_10126151
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I keep getting a red X Through my battery when plugged into my laptop to charge, is this normal? I really dont want to plug into the wall to charge
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It charges through usb when the tab is powered off.
zaphyr said:
It should be easily solved with a 2 x male 1 x female usb cable
http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-19158458583166_2164_10126151
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Where does one buy said cable?
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Where does one buy said cable?
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Depends on your country I guess, I bought mine from Dustinhome.se:
http://www.dustinhome.se/pd_5010312807.aspx
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It charges through usb when the tab is powered off.
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even with it on it'll charge slowly.
Those double cables are cheap (around £3 in the UK) so I might pick up a couple of those and leave them at work and in the car
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Where does one buy said cable?
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http://cgi.ebay.com/New-USB-2-0-Fem...871?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27ba21e847
Having this Y-cable will also help with the fact that the USB cable that came with the tablet is so sort. I have a lot of 5V power supplies around but they are all from 50ma to 1a. Can't believe this thing needs to much power to charge, I would think that 1a would be enough just to maintain it when in use.
OK, I got a couple Y/Split cables and I still have red X when plugged into two USB ports, I even tried two ports that are on different controllers... as well as two USB3 ports in my laptop. I even tried my desktop. No luck.
Has anyone gotten this to work?
I posted in the accessories section about this subject, see here;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14890063&postcount=16
and here;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14922116&postcount=27
The red x will show up if you are charging with anything under 2A. If I remember correctly usb 1 puts out 100ma and usb 2 & 3 put out 500ma. Even with a Y adapter you will only get 1A. If the screen is off then you will charge the battery however with the screen on, you are using the same amount of power that the usb is providing. Therefore the x because the battery is not charging.
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The red x will show up if you are charging with anything under 2A. If I remember correctly usb 1 puts out 100ma and usb 2 & 3 put out 500ma.
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With the adapter I posted about above, I never see the red x and I am charging off USB 2.
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To be clear, I am using a 10.1v not a 10.1 - there could be differences, but I doubt it.
Will the USB type-C cables work with any USB port and USB wall charger? If I can get away with ONLY buying cables, that'd be nice.
Yes, if you buy USB-A (Legacy) to USB-C Cables. However, you (obviously) won't get fast charging from your other adapters.
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Will the USB type-C cables work with any USB port and USB wall charger? If I can get away with ONLY buying cables, that'd be nice.
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Yes, if you buy USB-A (Legacy) to USB-C Cables. However, you (obviously) won't get fast charging from your other adapters.
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So I need a "6P fast charger" for fast charging? Otherwise it's normal charging? Or will my N6 fast charger work (minus the cord obviously)?
Correct. The N6 uses Qualcomm 2.0 which is different. However, if you want fast chargers, you can buy quality aftermarket chargers (like Choetech on Amazon) for much less. Also, be careful on which cables you buy (a lot of bad ones out there) REGARDLESS of whether you buy A2C for normal charge from your old charger's, or C2C for new (fast) chargers. Again, Choetech's are good/aprooved, but there are other good ones if you search.
If you're looking to get the fastest charge, go with a C-C cable and premium Type C charger. This should allow 3.0A 5V of power delivery.
I just need extra cables at this point. One for my car charger and one for work. What cables off of Amazon would you guys recommend? Nothing crazy expensive..
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I just need extra cables at this point. One for my car charger and one for work. What cables off of Amazon would you guys recommend? Nothing crazy expensive..
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I got this cable from Amazon, due to getting a discount. I use it at work with a 2.4a charger, and it has worked well so far.
agentfazexx said:
I just need extra cables at this point. One for my car charger and one for work. What cables off of Amazon would you guys recommend? Nothing crazy expensive..
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Here is the the spreadsheet, so just go ahead and take your pick. It has pricing too, so you should be good to go with this.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wJwqv3rTNmORXz-XJsQaXK1dl8I91V4-eP_sfNVNzbA/edit#gid=0
Agreed, and the Choetech I reccomended (with Choetech cables) puts out 2.95A, which is about the same as you get when you measure the Google charger.
Choetech cables were tested and approved by a Google Engineer:
http://www.amazon.com/CHOETECH-Hi-speed-Devices-Including-ChromeBook/dp/B017W2RWB8
These are what I use. But any in the above spreadsheet will work.
GearIt said:
If you're looking to get the fastest charge, go with a C-C cable and premium Type C charger. This should allow 3.0A 5V of power delivery.
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Agreed, and the Choetech I reccomended (with Choetech cables) puts out 2.95A, which is about the same as you get when you measure the Google charger.
Choetech cables were tested and approved by a Google Engineer:
http://www.amazon.com/CHOETECH-Hi-speed-Devices-Including-ChromeBook/dp/B017W2RWB8
These are what I use. But any in the above spreadsheet will work.
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These have great reviews it seems.
I see a ton of options...I obviously need USB A to something.. Which should I pick for the other end? Stupid question, new to USB C... I see like USB A to USB C .5mm, 1mm and 2mm or something. Just want to get the right one.
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These have great reviews it seems.
I see a ton of options...I obviously need USB A to something.. Which should I pick for the other end? Stupid question, new to USB C...
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Just go with any of the C-A cables on the spreadsheet that are approved. You can use any of your qualcomm charges to do 2.0 amps, but will need a 2.4A charger to get 2.4A current.
If you want a 3.0A charge go with a C-C charger.
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Just go with any of the C-A cables on the spreadsheet that are approved. You can use any of your qualcomm charges to do 2.0 amps, but will need a 2.4A charger to get 2.4A current.
If you want a 3.0A charge go with a C-C charger.
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Why is the phone end showing as different sizes in the options?
agentfazexx said:
Why is the phone end showing as different sizes in the options?
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Sorry Agent, didn't understand your question. What do you mean by the phone end showing as different sizes in the options?
GearIt said:
Sorry Agent, didn't understand your question. What do you mean by the phone end showing as different sizes in the options?
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See attached
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See attached
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That's just the length of the cable. It has it in meters =D
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That's just the length of the cable. It has it in meters =D
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Oh, that's weird. Usually it's in feet. I was thinking mm for some reason.
I would use caution in purchasing USB Type-A to Type-C cables.
This is a collection of reviews of products sold on Amazon which have been tested for compliance with USB specficiations: https://plus.google.com/u/0/collection/s0Inv If you find a cable you wish to purchase, I would recommend researching it in that G+ collection, here on XDA, or (failing all else) check the Amazon reviews to see if someone tested the cable to ensure it is compliant with USB specifications. If you can't find that information in any of those locations, I would probably skip purchasing it. (BTW, someone in this thread has already recommended a non-compliant cable to you - so do yourself a favor and do your homework.) Just in case you think this issue is being overstated, please review: https://plus.google.com/+BensonLeung/posts/Cq8DuigqhzG and https://plus.google.com/+BensonLeung/posts/HzkGqnWcyYM.
I would recommend the following cables, as they have been tested and are good (and/or I own one myself): http://amzn.com/B010VFFU1W, https://store.google.com/product/usb_type_c_to_usb_standard_a_plug_cable, http://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=13002
Enjoy
Edit: The Chotech cables you seem to be reviewing are compliant and safe.
Elnrik said:
I would use caution in purchasing USB Type-A to Type-C cables.
This is a collection of reviews of products sold on Amazon which have been tested for compliance with USB specficiations: https://plus.google.com/u/0/collection/s0Inv If you find a cable you wish to purchase, I would recommend researching it in that G+ collection, here on XDA, or (failing all else) check the Amazon reviews to see if someone tested the cable to ensure it is compliant with USB specifications. If you can't find that information in any of those locations, I would probably skip purchasing it. (BTW, someone in this thread has already recommended a non-compliant cable to you - so do yourself a favor and do your homework.) Just in case you think this issue is being overstated, please review: https://plus.google.com/+BensonLeung/posts/Cq8DuigqhzG and https://plus.google.com/+BensonLeung/posts/HzkGqnWcyYM.
I would recommend the following cables, as they have been tested and are good (and/or I own one myself): http://amzn.com/B010VFFU1W, https://store.google.com/product/usb_type_c_to_usb_standard_a_plug_cable, http://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=13002
Enjoy
Edit: The Chotech cables you seem to be reviewing are compliant and safe.
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I didn't want to put that cable on blast, but yes that cables outer appearance seems to be the type that Benson had some extreme issues with.
Please go with the tested types, as there are various sources that will provide you with compliant cables.
I up vote this post!
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BTW, someone in this thread has already recommended a non-compliant cable to you
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I assume that you're referring to my post. Yes, I have found a few reviews stating that it isn't compliant and I know I may be taking a risk. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to find that cable on Benson's list. I got it because with the discount, it was free. I don't use it very often, but I'll keep an eye out for anything unusual while doing so. I also didn't say that he should go for that cable, I was just sharing information about one of the cables I have.
At home I use the stock power adapter and cable, and in my vehicle a Nektek branded one found here. This particular one I don't believe is on his list, but two others are, so hopefully this one follows suit. It does rapid charge, which is nice.
I'll update if anything runs afoul with my Nexus 6P and LaoHe cable pairing.
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I assume that you're referring to my post. Yes, I have found a few reviews stating that it isn't compliant and I know I may be taking a risk. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to find that cable on Benson's list. I got it because with the discount, it was free. I don't use it very often, but I'll keep an eye out for anything unusual while doing so. I also didn't say that he should go for that cable, I was just sharing information about one of the cables I have.
At home I use the stock power adapter and cable, and in my vehicle a Nektek branded one found here. This particular one I don't believe is on his list, but two others are, so hopefully this one follows suit. It does rapid charge, which is nice.
I'll update if anything runs afoul with my Nexus 6P and LaoHe cable pairing.
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Try using the CheckR app. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.mderezynski.checkr
It will let you know if a USB-C to A cable is good enough to use and it will work with the 6P/5X.
I am curious if any of you have tried third party CABLES for your Le Pro 3 charging. I purchased a pack from Amazon and found that none of these charge the phone with any kind of urgency. A thirty minute drive delivered 4% battery, on a QUICK CHARGE CAR CHARGER. With the OEM cable, I would have gotten 30-40%, based on my testing thus far.
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The product I picked up (and plan on returning):
[/B]Conforms to the USB Type C Specification version 1.1, standard 56kilohm identification resistor, which ensures a safe charging at 2.4A Maximum and the speed of data sync up to 480 Mbps. No damage to your wall charger adapter and legacy USB hub
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Have any of you had luck, or experience, here?
Do I perhaps need a special kind of cable? I am assuming all USB C cables are "equal" due to the tech behind usb c.
Any feedback is welcomed and appreciaited.
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I am curious if any of you have tried third party CABLES for your Le Pro 3 charging. I purchased a pack from Amazon and found that none of these charge the phone with any kind of urgency. A thirty minute drive delivered 4% battery, on a QUICK CHARGE CAR CHARGER. With the OEM cable, I would have gotten 30-40%, based on my testing thus far.
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The product I picked up (and plan on returning):
[/B]Conforms to the USB Type C Specification version 1.1, standard 56kilohm identification resistor, which ensures a safe charging at 2.4A Maximum and the speed of data sync up to 480 Mbps. No damage to your wall charger adapter and legacy USB hub
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Have any of you had luck, or experience, here?
Do I perhaps need a special kind of cable? I am assuming all USB C cables are "equal" due to the tech behind usb c.
Any feedback is welcomed and appreciaited.
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I too thought that all usb c cables are the same. Are you sure you were using quick charge 3.0 charger?
Yuppers. Sadly, I'm positive. I used the OEM brick this morning, and received 2% in 10 minutes. This is massively low compared to the OEM cable. The car is also a quick charge that typically charges my phone upwards of 40% on my daily commute. This did closer to 3%.
The o ly factor that has been changed is the cable.
Sounds like you got a bad cable. Return it and buy one that is approved by Benson Leung.
Agree with NiHaoMike. Try Anker Powerline Cables.
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NiHaoMike said:
Sounds like you got a bad cable. Return it and buy one that is approved by Benson Leung.
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I will give it a try. Are you using one such cable with this phone successfully?
eramik said:
Agree with NiHaoMike. Try Anker Powerline Cables.
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Are you personally ally using one with your le pro 3?
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I will give it a try. Are you using one such cable with this phone successfully?
Are you personally ally using one with your le pro 3?
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I'm still waiting for my x720.
And access to Anker products is actually quite difficult here in Norway. I've ended up ordering both Tronsmart and Choetech cables. Both approved by Benson Leung.
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Benson Leung.
As a means of edjucating myself...who, or what, is Benson Leung? I aim to Google it after I post this, but thought...perhaps, y'all would have more specific info as to our interest in this name...
Just Google Benson usb c and you will find what you are looking for.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/ls/ref=pdp_new_wl?lid=KF89JCHI0KT4
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Is it possible that the issue is with the type C cable being a 2.0 vs 3.0 USB? I am noticing that my order contained USB 2.0 to USB C...WHILE OTHER USB C cable show 3.0 and 3.1
I am using Tronsmart and Choetech USB-C cables from amazon with no problem.
QC 2.0 chargers also seem to work quite well for fast charging.
Does anyone know if s8 ships with an usb 3.1 spec cable? Looking at Samsung website it seems it's usb 2.0 spec. And s8 itself is usb 3.1 gen 1 (3.0) specced so very strange why Samsung would ship lower spec cable. Cost?
Same with their old fast wireless chargers with micro usb connector which can only push 10 watts max hence slow fast charging.
I don't understand why would Samsung build their phone to a certain spec and then sell accessories which are below the spec so people can't actually use the latest and greatest functions.
I had to order a usb3.1 gen2 usb a to c cable and usb3.1 gen 2 c to c cable. Anker and choetech usb-if certified.
Have also ordered a charger with quickcharge 3.0 usb type a and 30 w type c. Tronsmart.
Since I have two of the old fast wireless chargers I guess I am stuck with micro usb limited 10w power. But I may use the type c from time to time for 15w charge.
Same for data transfer using usb3.1 gen 2 will at least allow me to use the phones better transfer speeds.
What did you guys buy for your Samsung? Apart from case and screen protector.
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What cable did you end up getting?
Anyone else have input for the S8
Invincible29 said:
Does anyone know if s8 ships with an usb 3.1 spec cable? Looking at Samsung website it seems it's usb 2.0 spec. And s8 itself is usb 3.1 gen 1 (3.0) specced so very strange why Samsung would ship lower spec cable. Cost?
Same with their old fast wireless chargers with micro usb connector which can only push 10 watts max hence slow fast charging.
I don't understand why would Samsung build their phone to a certain spec and then sell accessories which are below the spec so people can't actually use the latest and greatest functions.
I had to order a usb3.1 gen2 usb a to c cable and usb3.1 gen 2 c to c cable. Anker and choetech usb-if certified.
Have also ordered a charger with quickcharge 3.0 usb type a and 30 w type c. Tronsmart.
Since I have two of the old fast wireless chargers I guess I am stuck with micro usb limited 10w power. But I may use the type c from time to time for 15w charge.
Same for data transfer using usb3.1 gen 2 will at least allow me to use the phones better transfer speeds.
What did you guys buy for your Samsung? Apart from case and screen protector.
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if they ship with the usb 3.1 cable, who will buy the fast charger? the cable come with the package suppose to give you for data transfer and battery charge, not for quick charge
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...cables-charger-glass-protector-t3695067/page1 here is another post with links for things I bought.