Just purchased mine for €560 on o2 PAYG have to get it unlocked, i was surprised to see there was no Charger with the phone, the o2 sticker on the says "there's no charger in this box, see how we're helping our planet" :-\ not a big deal I'll just use my Samsung charger but I don't recall anyone else on here saying they didn't get a charger with their phone.
Anyway finally I've got it just need to get this baby unlocked now and I'm flying
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
It's an O2 thing, they've done some eco-friendly deal with htc apparently. Google if your interested.
That's ridiculous! What's stopping o2 from taking the charger out of the box and then reselling it as an original accessory? What would have happenend if you had come from an iPhone? Would you have had to buy a seperate charger? The mind boggles!
They have teamed up with HTC to do it as far as I am aware. They do sell a non HTC charger thats meant to be more eco friendly for around £7.
The Samsung galaxy S3 charger works ok charging now but I'll have to take off a few quid when selling my S3 without the need charger, it is a bit ridiculous, there are plenty of other ways to "save the planet"
Now to get it unlocked
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
I think there was a ridiculous statistic involving filling up swimming pools with chargers that never get used.
Mine is still in the box, so there point is valid.
Electronic Punk said:
I think there was a ridiculous statistic involving filling up swimming pools with chargers that never get used.
Mine is still in the box, so there point is valid.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah but what about people who haven't got charger, this means they have to purchase one separately, when you've just spend big money on a phone you shouldn't have to pay extra for a charger.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
Speeds also the crucial factor here. Haven't received my One yet but every single phone I've ever used (aside from the iphone actually) charges like a disabled tortoise doing the 100m unless it's attached to the mains.
Mod-Edit: Rephrased by moderator, as somebody felt offended by some words
jonny68 said:
Yeah but what about people who haven't got charger, this means they have to purchase one separately, when you've just spend big money on a phone you shouldn't have to pay extra for a charger.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Perhaps, but we could pretend the cost of the device was cheaper because it had no charger. Although I highly doubt they would make you pay £5 for a new device with a 2 year contract just because it had the charger.
They key might be to haggle a little when you purchased, the assistant thought she was doing me a favour giving me a free One case when I got mine at Phones4U, I did then point out that this was as advertised on the website, but she didn't know that and was willing to throw a £25 case at me.
They have to be careful about this approach though, imagine someone getting a fancy phone like this for the first time, or someone coming from a device like the iphone with a different charger and realizing they have no charger for it ---> pretty pissed off.
Will.1 said:
They have to be careful about this approach though, imagine someone getting a fancy phone like this for the first time, or someone coming from a device like the iphone with a different charger and realizing they have no charger for it ---> pretty pissed off.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Indeed this is true, ive got the Samsung charger so that will do but someone coming from iPhone as you said might be a tad pissed off.
The iPhone mains charger will work just fine.
Rusty! said:
The iPhone mains charger will work just fine.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The iPhone uses a proprietary port/cable
Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2
mouzaihem said:
The iPhone uses a proprietary port/cable
Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i think he meant use the usb cable the comes with the htc with the iPhone usb plug, which would work since the voltage sent through usb's are mostly the same. but i can see why you were confused, i myself had to re-read it a few times before my brain actually switched on
I have a sealed UK charger (which I got with my new HTC One) to sell, since I'm not UK-based.
Just for a couple of Euros, plus shipping.
Related
So I checked out the Engadget site and have been looking over all the photos as well as doing some searches. For some dumb reason when Engadget did the photo shoot of the unboxing they never took any photos of what is included in the box other than the shots with it wrapped up in the packaging still and no mention in the article. Does anyone know what this phone will ship with or do I have to wait until tomorrow? I saw what looks like contacts on the bottom of the phone for some form of docking station I would assume. I have also seen a screen shot that showed it has an Automobile Theme like the Droid does. So I would assume there is a car dock. Is that included or is it only the basic stuff like what HTC has always shipped like charger, USB cable and headphones?
I have not been able to find any more info on this....
Thanks
If you look at the leaked screens of the purchase page for the nexus one there is the $180 subsidized phone & $530 unsubsidized phone as we all know, but below that there is an option for a desktop charging dock and a car dock which are sold separately. However, in the engadget photos you mention I couldn't help but wonder what the larger item a the bottom of the box was as well. Despite being covered by some sort of styrofoam it looks a lot like some sort of dock...
Hope that helps, either way we'll know tomorrow for sure.
flomid said:
If you look at the leaked screens of the purchase page for the nexus one there is the $180 subsidized phone & $530 unsubsidized phone as we all know, but below that there is an option for a desktop charging dock and a car dock which are sold separately. However, in the engadget photos you mention I couldn't help but wonder what the larger item a the bottom of the box was as well. Despite being covered by some sort of styrofoam it looks a lot like some sort of dock...
Hope that helps, either way we'll know tomorrow for sure.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah, that was the main part in question. I bought one of those cheap docks for my G1 that charges a second battery and I like it. I kind of became accustomed to having a dock for it at home for my night stand. I wonder if the car dock will charge as well?
1 x Sync Cable
1 x Headphones
1 x Charger (larger item)
1 x battery
seraph1024 said:
1 x Sync Cable
1 x Headphones
1 x Charger (larger item)
1 x battery
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks, so it looks like the typical HTC Accessories. I wonder what the Charger looks like? It would be cool if it were a dock. At least that is what I would prefer.
I can see myself getting this phone provided that the leaked limited plan options doesn't pan out to be true. I don't see my self buying the full unlocked phone as my G1 isn't up for renewal yet. I can upgrade my wife's phone to this and give her my G1. Problem is that we are on a Family Plan and we have no desire to change that. I guess it will come down to the numbers. If it is going to end up being like that then I will likely just have her upgrade to the Motorola Cliq as she liked that phone and I would keep my G1 until the contract is up. For the same price though we could get a better phone, it would just be a lot more expensive per month for us. My G1 is Ok being it is rooted and running CyanogenMod.
I think they are going to follow Apple's lead and sell a dock for a "small" fee.
seraph1024 said:
I think they are going to follow Apple's lead and sell a dock for a "small" fee.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
One thing that appears to suck though is that it looks to have a Micro USB connector rather than the Mini USB that my last 3 phones have all used. Oh well. If I go with it I will have to buy new car chargers. That is if I don't get the car dock which I most likely would. It is nice though to have one charger in our car that works on any of our phones now.
it also comes with a soft case that looks similar to the case the original PSP came with.
sennister said:
One thing that appears to suck though is that it looks to have a Micro USB connector rather than the Mini USB that my last 3 phones have all used. Oh well. If I go with it I will have to buy new car chargers. That is if I don't get the car dock which I most likely would. It is nice though to have one charger in our car that works on any of our phones now.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I was thinking the same thing, but then realized there are mini to micro usb adapters on ebay for like less than a buck. It looks like micro usb is starting to be the new standard like it is overseas.
I believe the USB micro is the new standardized connector for EU for all their new phones. I hope everyone follows on EU's lead on this soon. (I mean Apple).
Screen Protector???????
I like the OEM Screen Protectors better
melterx12 said:
it also comes with a soft case that looks similar to the case the original PSP came with.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah looks like a black slip case, similar to the one my g1 came with.
seraph1024 said:
I believe the USB micro is the new standardized connector for EU for all their new phones. I hope everyone follows on EU's lead on this soon. (I mean Apple).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
highly doubt apple will change their charger... but yea, on topic... can anyone lead me to a pic of the docking stations? i'd like to get one as well when i order my N1.
I did a little unboxing video today when my N1 arrived in the UK:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Urii55ue24
Enjoy
3Shirts said:
I did a little unboxing video today when my N1 arrived in the UK:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Urii55ue24
Enjoy
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
lol a condom
3Shirts said:
I did a little unboxing video today when my N1 arrived in the UK:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Urii55ue24
Enjoy
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
LOL so they are helping us pay the VAT by given us some money in the box! Nice of them
Does it really some with the stick rock?
http://www.amazon.com/Seidio-Innoce...kaging/dp/B004G5YXYE/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
Those of you who purchased this, do you feel the money was worth the product received?
I am interested in purchasing this.
Just buy a spare $5 battery.
No need to spend $50 on an ugly battery.
Agreed, I dont see the benefit in spending $50 - 60 dollars on a battery and case (Knowing my protective case wont fit it). Especially when 6-9 (shipped) will get me another stock battery.
When carrying it around, I would use headphone pouch or even a GameBoy game protector case.
Alanrocks15 said:
Just buy a spare $5 battery.
No need to spend $50 on an ugly battery.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
where can u buy $5 vibrant batery? I dont think its oem... if it has the same life as the oem..i wouldnt worry.
No its not......I've bought 2 ext. Life batteries and they don't work any better than the standard batteries and you can't charge them with the external charger....I threw mine away and just bought 2 standard batteries.....the big battery was more of an inconvenience
Project-V 6/11/11
Where are these 5 dollar batteries bought?
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App
Buy this one instead. I have it for months and battery had never been a problem ever since.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004206TQ8/ref=mp_s_a_10?qid=1310934659&sr=8-10
I bought the 2800 mah extended and i love it if u dont mind the bulge! i also have a extra oem battery too
I would prefer the $5 extra battery if its life is almost the sane as OEM. I don't like the buldge on my phone.
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA Premium App
What about 2 oems and a little soldering? And some duct tape I guess... Seems about as legit as some of the stuff I've seen for sale.
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using XDA Premium App
Lol yea try that on ur transformer
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA Premium App
PowerSkin
I have one of these for my Vibrant and like it:
http://www.shop.power-skin.com/powerskin/samsung/vibrant-galaxy-s
ronin4740 said:
I have one of these for my Vibrant and like it:
http://www.shop.power-skin.com/powerskin/samsung/vibrant-galaxy-s
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
looks like its a charger and a case... how does it work and how does it provide twice the power?
ronin4740 said:
I have one of these for my Vibrant and like it:
http://www.shop.power-skin.com/powerskin/samsung/vibrant-galaxy-s
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This looks cool!
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App
degeneration said:
What about 2 oems and a little soldering? And some duct tape I guess... Seems about as legit as some of the stuff I've seen for sale.
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using XDA Premium App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah great idea except that can't possibly work. You would never get them to current share using duct tape. You would need to use packing tape.
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App
I would say NO. But only because I just purchased 3 1500mAh batteries and a charger for $11.00 on ebay. Included shipping. They are generic batteries. I purchased a 2 pack about 8-9 months ago and they are just now dying so I think I got my moneys worth out of the first batch considering they were about the same price and they have all been run dead and recharged every day.
2000nits said:
I would say NO. But only because I just purchased 3 1500mAh batteries and a charger for $11.00 on ebay. Included shipping. They are generic batteries. I purchased a 2 pack about 8-9 months ago and they are just now dying so I think I got my moneys worth out of the first batch considering they were about the same price and they have all been run dead and recharged every day.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
+1
I did the EXACT same thing. Long live China.
sLiKK said:
looks like its a charger and a case... how does it work and how does it provide twice the power?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's more of a case with a second battery built in. I would say it provides about 65% more run time but it's not quite a doubling.
play store still have not it , any website have mention the price?
ygvuhb said:
play store still have not it , any website have mention the price?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
it's almost as if there's a section on the forums for the Google Nexus 4 that may cover this topic already.... crazy
if its anything like the supposed acc for the GNex it may never appear
GR36 said:
if its anything like the supposed acc for the GNex it may never appear
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I hope you have been reading the news, or looking at the Nexus 4 manual, or watch the Google's Verge promotional video or this upcoming Nexus 4 announcement event before assuming that.
But here I am being a sucker thing it was supposed to come free with the device.
Sent from my R800x
Watching the Verge video you can hear them saying that it's not ready yet. So I suppose it might be ready at November 13th. Or later. Who knows ? !
You can buy Palm Touchstones on Amazon or eBay for $3 to $9 USD. If the Google ones are more than that you can go that route. Or get one of those Nokia 920 pillow things. They all use Qi charging.
GMArthur said:
You can buy Palm Touchstones on Amazon or eBay for $3 to $9 USD. If the Google ones are more than that you can go that route. Or get one of those Nokia 920 pillow things. They all use Qi charging.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I wonder if other chargers like these would work with the N4
warlock257 said:
I wonder if other chargers like these would work with the N4
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes they will, that's why he suggested them. It uses the Qi standard, so anything that uses Qi will work with the N4, and both the Palm and the Nokia use Qi.
If I try wireless charging I think I'd want a pillow so my Nexus 4 can sleep sound next to me
But really, a soft charging dock would be nice
According to this webshop: http://www.3.dk/Privat/Mobil/Mobiler/LG/LG-Nexus-4/
It will cost 80€ and start shipping in the beginning of December
Krigsko said:
According to this webshop: http://www.3.dk/Privat/Mobil/Mobiler/LG/LG-Nexus-4/
It will cost 80€ and start shipping in the beginning of December
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I guess thats why the phone is so cheap then ^_^
2012 Best Wireless Charger Comparisons and Reviews
http://wireless-charger-review.toptenreviews.com/
Annnnnnnd I just purchased one of the palm touchstone docks, screw paying 80 bucks for that.
Perf_white_gt said:
Annnnnnnd I just purchased one of the palm touchstone docks, screw paying 80 bucks for that.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The Palm Touchstone charger apparently doesn't work: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33529478&postcount=5
Do the wireless chargers/mats charge at the same speed as plugging it into the wall?
kgeissler said:
Do the wireless chargers/mats charge at the same speed as plugging it into the wall?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No, slower
Will Nexus 4 recharge on a Duracell Powermat? I've read a few articles about the different wireless charging standards, but most of them are pretty vague about the differences and if there is cross-compatiblity (even if at a reduced efficiency).
I've got a Powermat PMM-1PA and wondered the same thing. The Nexus 4 is Qi compliant when it comes to wireless charging. The best info I've found so far comes from here
http://www.wirelesspowerplanet.com/news/10-questions-for-daniel-schreiber-president-of-powermat/
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
"when a Powermat device meets a Qi-compliant device, it will interoperate with that device in accordance with the Qi specifications."
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So, it sounds like it will work.
So Powermat is Qi compliant? Very cool.
BadBoyNDSU said:
So Powermat is Qi compliant? Very cool.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I asked on powermat's live chat if it worked with QI compliant phones and they said it did not.
Grydrgn said:
I asked on powermat's live chat if it worked with QI compliant phones and they said it did not.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah, I emailed them to check and make sure before I bought something, and they it was a no go.
Hi people,
just to clarify, this is not what says the president of powermatt:
http://www.wirelesspowerplanet.com/news/10-questions-for-daniel-schreiber-president-of-powermat/
and always this is not what customers on amazon are saying:
http://www.amazon.com/Energizer-Qi-Enabled-Position-Inductive-Charger/product-reviews/B0041RRORA
Powermat is QI compliant.
The Duracell powermat does not specifiy that its a "qi" device.. I have witnessed the lg qi charger go up $12 in under 24 hours from retailers on Amazon in fact many sites are sold out. The lumina chargers are going for over $90!!! The gouging has begun for the holiday season.
Sent from my Nexus 10 using xda app-developers app
I know for a fact the Duracell Powermat M1PB1 from Amazon DOES NOT work. Purchased it and returned it because it didn't charge my phone. Shame, it was great build quality and really good looking, IMO
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
Really? Sorry for the post stating it does. I'll take it down. Dude, I looked on sooo many sights and came to the conclusion it would. Sites said it was "qi"compatible. So angry. Gotta return mine when it arrives tomorrow. Thanks for the heads up. I can believe you can't get that info from the Duracell web site, almost as they mislead you by not mentioning its compatibility.
Sent from my Nexus 10 using xda app-developers app
Here is the tweet from powermat saying it is not qi compliant.
https://twitter.com/NeverPowerless/status/270545896452808706
This has been covered. Powermat is not qi and will not work. Done and done.
Sent from my SGH-I747M using Tapatalk 2
hi I came across this discussion and thought that the info i have will help so i joined just to post it
I didnt bother doing any research and bought this
ebay uk item
170973013624 its a portable 3 device powermat with hinges to fold it down and 3 of the tranciever things.
possibly available elsewhere
it cost £5
I can confirm that
IT WILL CHARGE THE NEXUS 4
you just have to get it lined up right.
the sweet spot is in the middle of the phone when placed at 90 degrees to the mat just slide it back and forth till you hit it.
and no i don't mean it works with the tranciever thingys it works nativley
I know they are not supposed to but well proof of pudding is in a charging nexus 4 on this mat is it not?
hope this helps some of you.
Laconizein
Laconizein said:
hi I came across this discussion and thought that the info i have will help so i joined just to post it
I didnt bother doing any research and bought this
ebay uk item
170973013624 its a portable 3 device powermat with hinges to fold it down and 3 of the tranciever things.
possibly available elsewhere
it cost £5
I can confirm that
IT WILL CHARGE THE NEXUS 4
you just have to get it lined up right.
the sweet spot is in the middle of the phone when placed at 90 degrees to the mat just slide it back and forth till you hit it.
and no i don't mean it works with the tranciever thingys it works nativley
I know they are not supposed to but well proof of pudding is in a charging nexus 4 on this mat is it not?
hope this helps some of you.
Laconizein
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That item has nothing to do with this thread as this thread is specifically for the Duracell power at which does not work.
I can confirm that the single Powermat does not work to charge the Nexus 4.
I was in-stores and found the Powermat at $8, asked the clerk to let me test it first... it didn't work.
I tried to place it carefully, sliding slowly to hit the sweet spot, but nothing... doesn't work.
As title suggests.. Wondering what people with an N4 already use for their wireless charging needs.
I am looking for something with a reasonably large surface area i can put on my bedside table. (Idea would be just lay phone on it when going to sleep.. but not care about orientation or position). It would need to be flat as i sometimes keep my N7 on there and other stuff..
I'm waiting, 1) the ones out now for the most part are expensive $50+ and 2) all of them seem to have some type of issue
IF I was going to buy one it would probably be the LG but for a larger surface area there is the energizer 2 device panel, I was really hoping the nokia pillow would be flawless.
Panasonic Charge Pad QE-TM101-K on order from Japan to UK... Ridiculous 10-28 days delivery time
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
Thanks for the replies. The Panasonic one looks OK!
Tempted by this though.. http://www.bitmore.co.uk/products/qi-wireless-charging-pad?ref=lexity&_vs=google&_vm=product-search
Im sure ive seen a very large surface area one that can support multiple devices though (not the Energizer Dual)... Cant find it though :S
I'm going to wait until I can get one for £4. Might be a while...
badgaz said:
I'm going to wait until I can get one for £4. Might be a while...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Agree. The wireless charging market is still in an early stage. I'll wait it out
very happy with my LG Verizon one...
Mnemoch said:
very happy with my LG Verizon one...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Same here... no issues.
Mnemoch said:
very happy with my LG Verizon one...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Link?
badgaz said:
I'm going to wait until I can get one for £4. Might be a while...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
was gonna wait like you too...but few days ago my local craigslist had a listing for a dual energizer qi charger for $30!...so the wait ended.
I use the maxell one
maxell air voltage
Started with it on the bedside table but moved it to the desk (logic being I'm far more likely to be picking up and checking the phone while I'm awake just plug it in at night)
Happy with it so far but for what it is its too expensive.
Waiting on the m-cloud tilt version which I like the look of. Then I'll switch up where the chargers are.
m-cloud
Sent from my hairdryer using morse code
Using the LG. Works well. I have no complaints so far.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
Dual energizer but my wife won't let me open it up til Christmas. Jesus would have wanted me to charge it wirelessly NOW!
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
The LG one ... You know then one made by the same company that made our phone, and that has released the several wireless charging phones ...
irishrally said:
The LG one ... You know then one made by the same company that made our phone, and that has released the several wireless charging phones ...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Is that the same LG charger that is constantly out of stock and not even being sold in some countries ? :silly: It's a good job the Nexus is a Qi compatible phone and we aren't restricted to LG's offerings if we were some of us would die of old age before we get our hands on their chargers.
Using a Maxell here myself, I had a bit of a problem to start with though but once I disabled the daydream feature on android the phone wirelessly charges like a dream. If I ever live long enough to see it I will probably buy the LG Orb for the Nexus as well, that is assuming I live long enough and I have more luck than winning the lottery at trying to buy one.
CharmingCharlie said:
Is that the same LG charger that is constantly out of stock and not even being sold in some countries ? :silly: It's a good job the Nexus is a Qi compatible phone and we aren't restricted to LG's offerings if we were some of us would die of old age before we get our hands on their chargers.
Using a Maxell here myself, I had a bit of a problem to start with though but once I disabled the daydream feature on android the phone wirelessly charges like a dream. If I ever live long enough to see it I will probably buy the LG Orb for the Nexus as well, that is assuming I live long enough and I have more luck than winning the lottery at trying to buy one.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I really had no problem buying it from Verizon. If it's super imperative, I would buy a few and sell at cost, but is no longer allowed on xda . I basically just walked in and paid $50.
They will order it for you if you ask.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2
CharmingCharlie said:
Is that the same LG charger that is constantly out of stock and not even being sold in some countries ? :silly: It's a good job the Nexus is a Qi compatible phone and we aren't restricted to LG's offerings if we were some of us would die of old age before we get our hands on their chargers.
Using a Maxell here myself, I had a bit of a problem to start with though but once I disabled the daydream feature on android the phone wirelessly charges like a dream. If I ever live long enough to see it I will probably buy the LG Orb for the Nexus as well, that is assuming I live long enough and I have more luck than winning the lottery at trying to buy one.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yep, that's the one. And I agree it's great that the standardized qi is being used. Hopefully wireless charging really takes off and the LG charger is more readily available and the orb is released.
I bought the LG one on sale at Verizon (US) for $50. They also had the Nokia one for the same price, but I went with the LG because it seemed less finicky than the Nokia. I also like the LG's less slippery surface. I may someday want to prop up one end of it, though it's not THAT non-slip. If I had more money, the JBL charging boombox seemed really neat. I just think $250 is a bit steep.
I am using the LG one as well, shipped over from the states (I am in the UK). Stuck it in a travel adapter and it works great. I followed the instructions someone posted here to nix the speaker cos the beep was too annoying and it is now a lovely silent desk companion! The LED is plenty of notification for me
SOLGarion said:
Dual energizer but my wife won't let me open it up til Christmas. Jesus would have wanted me to charge it wirelessly NOW!
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hilarious
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app