I connect the charger it says its charging for like 2 seconds then stops charging has anybody experienced this, do I need a new battery? New charger? New phone?
Ok it does charge I just gotta play with the charger a bit is this a charger problem or a phone problem?
For me it will be the charger
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Happened to my charger because it would always be seating on it and stuff. Just been using the usb charger instead.
Just test with the usb one to see if it is the wall charger's problem.
I've tried a few AC chargers with my nexus 7 with mixed results. My Samsung Galaxy S2 charger (5v-0.7A) and the stock charger (5v-2A) work. However my belkin travel charger (5v-2A) and my iPad charger (5.1v-2.1A) don't charge it, even with using the stock cable.
What else works or how can I get it to charge on all the chargers?
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i found a usb hub i had, but i couldnt find a charger, but i have managed to find a sony charger i had which powers the hub its 3volt 500ma output? is this safe to use to power other accessories to use on the device (mx2)
Probably not. What kind of stick?
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imito mx2
what voltage would i need?
I believe you'll want 5v
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My Galaxy S4 charges.... terribly directly connected through USB into my PC in both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 inputs.
Am I doing something wrong, is there a way to boost the charge you get from a USB PC input?
Thanks!
Most USB ports on a computer are only 0.5 to 0.75 amps. To charge your GS4 you really need about 1.0 amps, the charger that came with your GS4 is 2.0 amps. So no you can't get a better charge from your computer.
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Check the logo on the USB ports. Look for one with a lightning bolt. My laptop has specified ports that have higher output for charging.
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Some laptops from MSI are supported by their utility called Super Charger. This boosts the power output but also removes connectivity (I believe). So you won't be able to connect your phone and transfer data.
There maybe be a utility that supports your laptop for boosting charging. Best thing to do is Google around for some programs.
If your laptop is old you're probably out of luck.
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There is a cord that is used for external hard drives on laptops it uses two usb ports but plugs into one drive doubling the power. Just a thought. Only thing is they are usually mini usb not micro but an adapter should do it
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Thanks all! I also have another problem!
I read your answers, so I decided to get a 3 amp car charger for my S4! If the original S4 wall charger is 2 Amps, then a 3 amp car charger sounds good, right?
Unfortunately, my phone gains no charge from it in both of my cards, my phones battery just dies slower when plugged into the car.
Any tips? Thanks!
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Most car chargers lie about their ratings so that could be one problem, the other, is most phones see car chargers as a usb port charger instead of an ac charger so the rate of charge is automatically reduced to usb charging. Somewhere on here was a thread on how to modify a car charger so the phone would see it as an ac wall charger and allow it full output. I believe you have to open up the charger and jump a wire over. Search on here or google it and you should find it.
Could be a lot of things. But remember you phone will only allow its self to charge at a certain rate. Thus, purchasing high amperage chargers will provide no benfit.
High amperage chargers are more for tablets that require more power for their larger batteries.
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Mine does that. I have to reboot it while it's plugged up to my car charger. Thought my charger was bad after taking the MJA update. Still looking for a fix....
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Anyone know how to splice a micro usb cable and attach it to the dock do I can charge my tablet? Charging via micro usb port isn't working and up need a way to charge the device
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