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I've come across a second individual on this forum who has ruined their phone by using an incorrect charger within the last week. I can't stress the importance of making sure you are using valid chargers. Samsung ports are VERY sensitive and from personal experience are expensive mistakes to make. One MAJOR thing I've noticed that most seem not to is the following:
When the phone is plugged in and charging, you notice it becomes less responsive and or buggy while texting or unlocking. Also while charging, haptic seems to get stuck or seems to happen at random intervals when using the phone. Another major one some completely ignore, when the phone actually pops up a notification to enter usb mode while plugged into a charger and not a computer.
Just a warning...
Any more details on what conditions are problematic? I've been using non-Samsung chargers and cords since September with no issue.
I've been using a BlackBerry (Storm1) charger on mine since Christmas with no problems, I mainly use it as I need a much longer cord length than the Samsung.
I also used it on my D1 with no problems.
Still, I'll keep an eye out for glitches, thanks.
I purchased a Samsung OEM charger from Amazon.com (marketplace) for less than $5 to use at my desk at work. I found it by going to samsung.com, finding the item number of the charger I wanted, and searched Amazon that way. It's not a detachable USB charger like what came with my phone, but I assume it's legit. I mean who would manufacture and sell counterfeit phone chargers?
yeah I am curious about this too; I just took USB as to be universal
You can use any charger you want so long as it supplies the correct voltage.
that is electronics 101
I get the USB prompt when charging in my car because it is supplying the voltage that a computer would supply, and less than what an AC charger would supply.
AnotherLameUser said:
You can use any charger you want so long as it supplies the correct voltage.
that is electronics 101
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Negative ghost rider...I've encountered those that have different pin layouts before, fried my samsung moment...but it is true, voltage is key.
You also must be aware of the amperage of the transformer in the charger.. if the amperage is too low it will cause a voltage drop
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jenisiz said:
Negative ghost rider...I've encountered those that have different pin layouts before, fried my samsung moment...but it is true, voltage is key.
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USB is a standard, why would it have a different pin layout?
I'm using a "rocketfish" micro USB cable and USB ports to charge my fascy. Could this pose any issues?
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Skrazz said:
I'm using a "rocketfish" micro USB cable and USB ports to charge my fascy. Could this pose any issues?
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Check to see the stock setup and compare. I just decided to post this as a word of caution b/c I was questioned earlier if it was normal that their phone would loose sensitivity and act choppy when plugged in.
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Check to see the stock setup and compare. I just decided to post this as a word of caution b/c I was questioned earlier if it was normal that their phone would loose sensitivity and act choppy when plugged in.
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My touch screen would act weird when on the stock rom using the SAMSUNG USB cable and charger that came with the phone.
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My touch screen would act weird when on the stock rom using the SAMSUNG USB cable and charger that came with the phone.
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Then something is wrong. If you notice it starts jumping around when plugged in, there is a flux in flow or some of the pins have been messed up.
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USB is a standard, why would it have a different pin layout?
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USB itself is a standard (it will always output 5v at up to 500mA). Charging over aUSB port its defined by the manufacturer, and can vary greatly.
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Charging over a USB port its defined by the manufacturer, and can vary greatly.
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I read that in more of a "what kind of a sadist would design his micro usb charger to behave differently from another?" kind of of way. It's a heck of a cruel practical joke given that
A) phone makers have finally standardized to micro usb after already creating a huge mess with chargers in the past.
B) micro USB is practically exclusive to mobile devices.
C) if there really are cables that use different wiring, there is no easy way to tell.
FWIW I am getting by just fine with a ultra cheap Chinese USB car charger and micro USB cable combo. I also have interchangeable Plantronics, LG, and generic AC USB chargers that I plug ight same cables into. No issues, luckily for me. Pretty disappointed to find out I have dodged a bullet here.
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LG: 0.2A in, 5.1V, 0.7A out
Samsung: 0.15A in, 5.0V 0.7A out
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Then something is wrong. If you notice it starts jumping around when plugged in, there is a flux in flow or some of the pins have been messed up.
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But the thing is, after I flashed a new rom, I had no more problems.
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USB itself is a standard (it will always output 5v at up to 500mA). Charging over aUSB port its defined by the manufacturer, and can vary greatly.
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The wonderful thing about standards is that there is so many to chose from. : /
I've been dodging the bullet too with my cheapo car charger although strange behavior would have thrown up a flag.
When I visited my parents and used my dad's charger my screen would not work when plugged in.
I guess I should consider myself lucky...
Been using cheap,knock off chargers we sell at work since day one never had a problem, also use an after market droud one charger at night. come to think about it I never really use a sammy charger
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Hi all
I bought a Nexus 10 in Walmart, but i will use it in Europe, so my question is, does a cheap US to EU AC Power Plug Travel Converter Adapter do the trick?
Or must i buy a diferent charge adapter for the european 220v
Thanks in advance
No need for a converter. Only the pins are us standard.
I also bought from Walmart and use it in middle east with the charger that was in the box. No converter nothing. Just works.
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If you look closely at the small print on the charging brick, it will tell you what type of input it will accept. I believe I remember the N10 charger saying 110-220V.
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If you look closely at the small print on the charging brick, it will tell you what type of input it will accept. I believe I remember the N10 charger saying 110-220V.
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It's also worth noting that the power frequency is different between the Americas(60Hz) and Europe(50Hz).
While most power supplies will support 50/60Hz, Some older devices did not. As above, this is also written on the PSU.
Thanks all. Question solved.
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I see your question is solved but I'd like to add a couple of points.
The supplied nexus 10 charger is rated 100-240v 50/60hz, so it's gonna work fine everywhere.
It's possible to remove the us plug from the charger, and luckily this common ac cable will plug just fine.
If one can't stand the look of this cable and want an European plug, it seems to me that the galaxy.tab 10.1 which is easily found on eBay is just the same charger except for the USB cable
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So, I'm not sure what the issue is here. I purchased the official Qi charging cover for the S5 and the official Mini Charging Pad.
Every time I try to charge my phone on the pad, it goes for an hour or so then the light starts flashing orange. Charging pad works fine with my Nexus 5 and Nexus 7.
Any ideas? I've seen other scattered reports of this on the web but no solutions at all.
I'm getting the same issue and I thought it was just poor placement on the mat. But I have tried it placed in different places on the pad, none of which made a difference. I also thought it was possibly the Diztronic cover reducing the efficiency of the charge, so I removed it to charge the phone. Nope, same issue. Using the supplied cable and the 2A Samsung charger supplied with the S5.
The problem comes when I set it away to charge overnight, and I wake up to find there's no full charge (once worried when it only had 36%, not enough for my day).
Every time it fails, the orange indicator flashes on the Samsung charge pad.
It's starting to annoy me
I use a similar setup - mini charger with sview charging back.
The orange light indicates not enough power getting to the pad - try changing your cable. I'm using a blackberry playbook charger 1.8A - 5 dollars on amazon to power it now and it works fine. I'm about 6 months into it..
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I'm getting the same issue and I thought it was just poor placement on the mat. But I have tried it placed in different places on the pad, none of which made a difference. I also thought it was possibly the Diztronic cover reducing the efficiency of the charge, so I removed it to charge the phone. Nope, same issue. Using the supplied cable and the 2A Samsung charger supplied with the S5.
The problem comes when I set it away to charge overnight, and I wake up to find there's no full charge (once worried when it only had 36%, not enough for my day).
Every time it fails, the orange indicator flashes on the Samsung charge pad.
It's starting to annoy me
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I was using the supplied wall wart and cable that came with the Mini Pad. Just took the thing back and bought a Tylt Vu instead. Charges perfect.
Kinda sad that a Samsung Qi pad and a Samsung Qi backplate on a Samsung GS5 doesn't work properly.
there is already a thread on the oem cover and charging transmitter, also i have posted within the thread about this problem.
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The orange light indicates not enough power getting to the pad - try changing your cable. I'm using a blackberry playbook charger 1.8A
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I've tried 3 different cables and 2 different 2A chargers. Still have issues.
2 of the cables are Samsung ones (one of which came with the Samsung plate), and the other from my Nexus 7.
Chargers are Samsung's 2A supplied with the S5, and Asus Nexus 5 2A charger.
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there is already a thread on the oem cover and charging transmitter, also i have posted within the thread about this problem.
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I've tried searching for this thread, any chance you can link it please?
hoitzed said:
I use a similar setup - mini charger with sview charging back.
The orange light indicates not enough power getting to the pad - try changing your cable. I'm using a blackberry playbook charger 1.8A - 5 dollars on amazon to power it now and it works fine. I'm about 6 months into it..
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orange led means error, flashing green led means less than 2.0a power supply is used, lit green led mean a 2.0a power supply is used.
it's a detection or compatiblity issue with the transmitter and receiver, whether it's oem or 3rd party product used.
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I've tried 3 different cables and 2 different 2A chargers. Still have issues.
2 of the cables are Samsung ones (one of which came with the Samsung plate), and the other from my Nexus 7.
Chargers are Samsung's 2A supplied with the S5, and Asus Nexus 5 2A charger.
I've tried searching for this thread, any chance you can link it please?
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sorry I never provide links, use the search function, it will show up.
Don't waste your time trying to fix the problem. Its an issue with the Samsung mini charging pad. I replaced it with a 3rd party 3-coil charger and all the problems I encountered (charging error, erratic charging performance resulting in constant waking up of the phone, etc) disappeared.
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Don't waste your time trying to fix the problem. Its an issue with the Samsung mini charging pad. I replaced it with a 3rd party 3-coil charger and all the problems I encountered (charging error, erratic charging performance resulting in constant waking up of the phone, etc) disappeared.
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Same here, and the same recommendation from me. The Mini Charger is junk.
The mini charger has compatiblity problem, works fine with my nokia lumia 930, and S5 using a yijieneng receiver, but has problems with it's own qi cover and a few other receiver.
I just got a new OnePlus One over the holidays. I've noticed that periodically it was getting very hot when I was charging it, both when using a car and wall charger and multiple different cables. On Saturday night I left it on the charger overnight and in the morning the phone was melted around the charger cable! Check out the pics below.
Only thing worse is that OnePlus says that it's likely because I was using a 3rd party charging cable (from my Samsung Galaxy S3) so they won't provide a refund or replace it. But they will let me pay $350 for a new mother board. So I'm out $400 and a brand new phone.
Normally using a different cable and charger wouldn't have such an effect. I know many friends who use aftermarket cables and chargers built for different phones and their phones are fine so I take that cause with a grain of salt.
Having said that, did you do any modifications to the phone, whether it be software or hardware? When it was getting hot, did you do anything about it?
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Normally using a different cable and charger wouldn't have such an effect. I know many friends who use aftermarket cables and chargers built for different phones and their phones are fine so I take that cause with a grain of salt.
Having said that, did you do any modifications to the phone, whether it be software or hardware? When it was getting hot, did you do anything about it?
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No, I just got it. Didn't root or anything. When it got hot I rebooted the phone .. what is strange is that it didn't seem to always overheat. But it happened more than once on different chargers and cables.
I've been using a Samsung charger and cable that came from a galaxy s4 on so many different phones and nothing ever happened to them. Even have charged my one plus one with it. It was charging very slowly so I just used the one it came with and it charges at full speed.
Try talking with a different person and not mention using a different cable and charger. Its definitely not because of that. You deserve a new one.
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How??
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How??
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Exactly...
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How??
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Probably due to using a cable that isn't rated to carry the current that the charger outputs and that the phone draws.
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Probably due to using a cable that isn't rated to carry the current that the charger outputs and that the phone draws.
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kinda like using a skill saw on one of those two dollar 12' household extension cords. everything gets hot.
It's really odd. The One itself uses a pretty powerful 2A charger :/
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Hmm... did you charge your phone directly when it was still hot?
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Probably due to using a cable that isn't rated to carry the current that the charger outputs and that the phone draws.
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Thing is if a charger comes rated at a high output amp, they usually ship an appropriate gauge cable for it. I'm pretty sure Samsung would've shipped a 28/24AWG Micro-USB cable with a 1/1.5/2A (maybe not 1A) charger to prevent the wire from melting out. My guess is OP probably mixed cables with chargers. It's common to have multiple Micro-USB to USB cables these days given most electronics support. Most of the time these cables are 28/28 gauge. I am guessing OP used a 28/28 with a high amp charger (although the standard S3 charger seems to be rated at 1A from my search results). Seems like OP used the OnePlus One charger rated at 2A with a cable which was probably rated for 0.7-1A (that seems to be the standard S3 charger's output).
Can we get more info on what charger and what gauge cable was used OP?
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Thing is if a charger comes rated at a high output amp, they usually ship an appropriate gauge cable for it. I'm pretty sure Samsung would've shipped a 28/24AWG Micro-USB cable with a 1/1.5/2A (maybe not 1A) charger to prevent the wire from melting out. My guess is OP probably mixed cables with chargers. It's common to have multiple Micro-USB to USB cables these days given most electronics support. Most of the time these cables are 28/28 gauge. I am guessing OP used a 28/28 with a high amp charger (although the standard S3 charger seems to be rated at 1A from my search results).
Can we get more info on what charger and what gauge cable was used OP?
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Yeah, that's exactly what I said.
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Yeah, that's exactly what I said.
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I was just trying to bring the odds of this happening to my phone closer to nil with a possible scenario so I could sleep better tonight after leaving it on charge :silly:
Everybody got a phone charger and cable with their phone right? Why would you use some other cable or charger then? Especially now that it seems that its possible to have your phone melt with using 3rd party equipment, why would you still not use the charger/cable that came with the phone? To me thats like buying a truck, putting different wheels on it and getting pissed when something happens.
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Everybody got a phone charger and cable with their phone right? Why would you use some other cable or charger then? Especially now that it seems that its possible to have your phone melt with using 3rd party equipment, why would you still not use the charger/cable that came with the phone? To me thats like buying a truck, putting different wheels on it and getting pissed when something happens.
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Convenience of not carrying that same cable everywhere? OP seemed to be using chargers at home and in his car, so it's easier to have a cable for each of those chargers.
Maybe the phone is defective. I hate it when OEM'S being cheap.
C'mon One Plus. Don't be like the ****ty samsung. Make the difference
Hey, you can easily and realitively cheaply change the plastic back cover on the OPO. Just purchase an original back cover replacement from OPO. It comes in various colors and even in bamboo. If the metal plug is still ok and only the plastic melted, you should be ok and still have a 100% original phone.
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Hey, you can easily and realitively cheaply change the plastic back cover on the OPO. Just purchase an original back cover replacement from OPO. It comes in various colors and even in bamboo. If the metal plug is still ok and only the plastic melted, you should be ok and still have a 100% original phone.
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He needs to change the fried motherboard
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I was just trying to bring the odds of this happening to my phone closer to nil with a possible scenario so I could sleep better tonight after leaving it on charge :silly:
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Leaving it on charge overnight isn't good for the battery anyway, the more time a lithium battery spends at peak voltage (4.2v) the faster it degrades.
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WHen you don't have the official charger/cable with you, I ALWAYS tell people to charge it via a computer USB port (0.5 A) instead to be on the safe side (with whatever cable you plan to use).
And never mix/match your USB cable/charger ports.
I have seen some comments and reviews that some USB-C cables are dangerous to use on our phones. Mainly the "Amazon Comment" from a Google Engineer who said that a particular USB-C cable could harm the device.
I am looking to buy some cheap Micro-USB to USB-C adapters for my current chargers, does anyone know if they are safe to use?
Is there a thread that has all the tested and confirmed cables, adapters and chargers? Seems this USB-C thing is more confusing than I though it would be.
I think you are better off buying a USB 2.0 Type A to Type C cable instead of a micro USB adapter. This one has been recommended:
http://www.amazon.com/iOrange-E-Braided-Reversible-Connector-ChromeBook/dp/B010VFFSL4/
Something like this is NOT compliant, according to the same Google engineer:
http://www.amazon.com/Adapter-TechMatte®-Convert-Connector-OnePlus/dp/B0151RKYBG/
bummer, I don't need "fast charging" all the time so I'm ok with standard charging speed for the most part. However I certainly don't want to "harm" my device with a cable or adapter that is not properly engineered.
Most if not all of the cables he recommends are around $20 for just a cable. Craziness...
I don't think you will damage the phone, but there's a risk you will damage the other side, i.e. charger or computer port. Now frying a $10 charger is not a big deal as long as you are not setting the house on fire, but frying a computer USB port is a different story ... that's what I'm really worried about.
I love how iOrange raised prices on their cables by $4-5 each. That's a 25% increase since gaining popularity yesterday.
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I love how iOrange raised prices on their cables by $4-5 each. That's a 25% increase since gaining popularity yesterday.
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Been steadily increasing since the engineer made his post. I understand, but on the other hand, I need a cable.
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I love how iOrange raised prices on their cables by $4-5 each. That's a 25% increase since gaining popularity yesterday.
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Good thing I ordered 2 the day the article came out. I thought they would raise prices with all the free publicity they got from the article.
What about those from one +? I bought a couple when they were in Stock
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I love how iOrange raised prices on their cables by $4-5 each. That's a 25% increase since gaining popularity yesterday.
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good enough reason for me to go with a different company. i hate when companies do that.
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good enough reason for me to go with a different company. i hate when companies do that.
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https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=103&cp_id=10303&cs_id=1030319&p_id=13009&seq=1&format=2
If i you don't need 3.0 data speeds, thats the way to go. There is a google doc put together on reddit from all of Google engineer's comments/posts: https://www.reddit.com/r/Nexus6P/comments/3robzo/google_spreadsheet_for_usbc_cables_with_benson/
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https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=103&cp_id=10303&cs_id=1030319&p_id=13009&seq=1&format=2
If i you don't need 3.0 data speeds, thats the way to go. There is a google doc put together on reddit from all of Google engineer's comments/posts: https://www.reddit.com/r/Nexus6P/comments/3robzo/google_spreadsheet_for_usbc_cables_with_benson/
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Based on the photos, it seems identical to the cable Google sells. Wouldn't be surprised if they both came from the same place.
My question is this: why are people buying all kinds of usb-c to other versions of usb cables? The phone comes with everything one needs to charge or plug into a computer. Unless everyone wants cables for every room in the house...?
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good enough reason for me to go with a different company. i hate when companies do that.
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My question is this: why are people buying all kinds of usb-c to other versions of usb cables? The phone comes with everything one needs to charge or plug into a computer. Unless everyone wants cables for every room in the house...?
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I leave my stock charger in the living, but I want an adapter for overnight use to plug it in to my 2.4v Nexus 7 charger that stays in my bedroom.
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I leave my stock charger in the living, but I want an adapter for overnight use to plug it in to my 2.4v Nexus 7 charger that stays in my bedroom.
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The 6p comes with 2 cables already... One usb-c>usb-c and one usb-c>usb-a... So use the usbc/c cable for home and the usbc/a cable for travel.
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My question is this: why are people buying all kinds of usb-c to other versions of usb cables? The phone comes with everything one needs to charge or plug into a computer. Unless everyone wants cables for every room in the house...?
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Work, car, etc. I don't want to remember to take the charger/cable with me to work or in the car, I just want to leave them there. And the short cable that comes with the 6P is well ... too short. If you have a desktop computer sitting on the floor or want to charge from the wall or the car, it's just not good enough.
Fair enough!
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The 6p comes with 2 cables already... One usb-c>usb-c and one usb-c>usb-a... So use the usbc/c cable for home and the usbc/a cable for travel.
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This has nothing to do with travel. and the c-a cable it comes with is too damn short to use for much beyond data transfer. Unless the USB a charger is literally plugged in right next to where the phone is going to sit.
I'm trying to figure out how this new charging thing works as far as the required cable/charger.
I bought the iOrange-E cable from Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/iOrange-E-Braided-Reversible-Connector-ChromeBook/dp/B010VFFSL4/
I have a charger from my old Galaxy S4 that is 5V-1A. When I plug the iOrange in that charger and to my phone, it will say "Charging" but will not steadily charge. What I mean by that is that it'll change states to charging, then it'll stop charging, over and over again.
Another charger I have is 5 V - 2.1 A. With the iOrange cable, this works fine. It will say "Charging."
I have an Anker car charger. This is the one I have: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FYQKMRG?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage
I'm not sure what the V/A is on that but with the included USB C -- USB A cable that was shipped with the Nexus 6P, it will charge.
I don't have the USB specs but does anyone know what the minimum is for simply "Charging"? How about "Charging Rapidly?"
I'm assuming my 5V - 1 A charger is too low since it doesn't seem to charge the 6P properly.
I saw the same thing with an HTC 1.5A charger. It charges for a few seconds and then it stops. Not sure what's going on, you'd think that it could at least pull the 500mA or 900mA per the USB spec. Another Anker charger that I have works.
I have this adapter Delmkin
It passes compatibility test using this app CheckR when hooked up with a tronsmart micro-USB cable.
Somebody mentioned that we have all what is needed inside the box and that's true and all but thing is most people don't want to carry their cables/chargers with them wherever they go. I have at least two charger with cables in each room of the house. One in each car and one at work. Makes it convenient since micro-USB cables/chargers are so cheap. Now with USB-C its a different story. One these cables are not cheap at all and now we are learning most of them aren't even complaint with the specs. So it helps to have a tiny adapter to be able to use all the cable I already own with Nexus 6P.