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HELP! Used "incompatible" USB cable all night, now only charges w/ computer USB port!

HELP! Used "incompatible" USB cable all night, now only charges w/ computer USB port!
Okay I know this sounds crazy, but I've tried 3 cables, 2 car charges, and 2 wall charges that all worked previously... And what I've found is that I can only get my LG G2 to charge when its plugged into a computer USB port. I've got car chargers that are both 1A and 2A, as well as wall chargers with varying amperage ratings too. And they all used to charge the phone and even still do charge my Samsung S3! Also the same USB cable that won't charge the phone when plugged into a car or wall charger, WILL charge it when its plugged into a computer!!??!
And to make things even more strange, Android reports the phone as "Charging", but the percentage never goes up. And using CurrentWidget or BatteryMonitorWidget, the phone shows as "Plugged In" but shows "DIScharging" and shows the mAh utilization as draining at 18mA...
The only thing I did differently is that last night, I used the USB cable that came with my ChromeCast device to charge the phone. I plugged it into the LG USB adapter that came with the phone. I didn't realize until this morning though that a message had popped up saying the phone was "incompatible" with the the charger/cable and that I should unplug it avoid possible damage..
Did that possibly break the charging capabilities?? That seems not possible...
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Gotta ask... Have you powered down and rebooted to see if that clears it up?
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kyler13 said:
Gotta ask... Have you powered down and rebooted to see if that clears it up?
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Unfortunately yes I have...

It's a shame you didn't see the warning message as soon as you plugged it in. Can you take it back under warranty? Sounds like it did do the damage it warned you about. The last ditch effort I would suggest is do a factory reset and see if that fixes it. If not, take it back.

Oaklands said:
It's a shame you didn't see the warning message as soon as you plugged it in. Can you take it back under warranty? Sounds like it did do the damage it warned you about. The last ditch effort I would suggest is do a factory reset and see if that fixes it. If not, take it back.
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Yea, I'm hoping not.. I may have to factory reset.. Boo... But I'm having trouble believing that a normal USB cable REALLY could do damage though.. I have another charger/cable combo that I keep plugged in on the wall in the kitchen and use it all the time for my S3. When I plug the G2 into that charger, it gives that same "incompatible charger" message. But what is so different about this phone that prevents it from being charged by any standard USB cable..??

tstretch said:
Yea, I'm hoping not.. I may have to factory reset.. Boo... But I'm having trouble believing that a normal USB cable REALLY could do damage though.. I have another charger/cable combo that I keep plugged in on the wall in the kitchen and use it all the time for my S3. When I plug the G2 into that charger, it gives that same "incompatible charger" message. But what is so different about this phone that prevents it from being charged by any standard USB cable..??
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I have a handful of charges at home and they all output different levels of power... though most are much less than LG G2 default charger.

Okay REALLY strange... NOW, the chargers charge my phone, but only show charge them.. Using the LG charger & cable, only slow charging is possible..
Seems my other charges are working now too.... Anyone have any thoughts?

Battery not charging to 100%

I have a stock nexus 6p that hasn't been rooted or been unlocked and I plugged it in last night and it wouldn't charge fully.
I attached a screen shot of it.

lotreaglesfan said:
I have a stock nexus 6p that hasn't been rooted or been unlocked and I plugged it in last night and it wouldn't charge fully.
I attached a screen shot of it.
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Try booting into stock recovery, and wipe cache.

DJBhardwaj said:
Try booting into stock recovery, and wipe cache.
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thanks for the quick response and I'll try that. Just to note, I did this morning plug it into a 2.0 quick charger with a "techmatte" charging cable and it charged fully after the restart. Last night I used the cable and charger that came with the 6p.

lotreaglesfan said:
thanks for the quick response and I'll try that. Just to note, I did this morning plug it into a 2.0 quick charger with a "techmatte" charging cable and it charged fully after the restart. Last night I used the cable and charger that came with the 6p.
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It's good to test. :good:
Well, just wipe cache, use your device till the battery comes to the warning percentage, and then charge it with the cable and charger that came with the 6P. Check that and let us know here.

Used to be a way to wipe battery stats. Not sure if that still applies on M but might be worth looking into.

dladz said:
Used to be a way to wipe battery stats. Not sure if that still applies on M but might be worth looking into.
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That was pretty much useless, so I was removed with latest Android versions. Now, you can just go on, and wipe cache and dalvik/ART cache.

So I wiped my cache and here are screenshots from tonight. I'll report back in the morning if it worked.

lotreaglesfan said:
So I wiped my cache and here are screenshots from tonight. I'll report back in the morning if it worked.
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Sure.

Nope.

lotreaglesfan said:
Nope.
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Have you tried a factory data reset?
If this doesn't work, I recommend you to take your 6P to the customer service, and let them have a look. It's good to get it diagnosed for a faulty battery/part before the warranty runs off.

DJBhardwaj said:
Have you tried a factory data reset?
If this doesn't work, I recommend you to take your 6P to the customer service, and let them have a look. It's good to get it diagnosed for a faulty battery/part before the warranty runs off.
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No. When I woke up this morning I sis unplug and plug it back in and its now full. So it's not the charger but the phone. The phone can't go from 10% to past 88% .

This has been happening regularly with me using the USB A to USB C cable from one+. Overnight I don't need a fast charge, and have a usb plug built into the outlet behind my nightstand. This happened a few times when the phone was new, but stopped.....but now it's an every night occurrence. It never happens with the stock USB c to USB c but I don't use that overnight....I keep that out downstairs for during the day....sometimes I have really heavy use days and need a charge by 2pm. Not really sure what the issue is, but it only happens with the A to C cable.

318sugarhill said:
This has been happening regularly with me using the USB A to USB C cable from one+. Overnight I don't need a fast charge, and have a usb plug built into the outlet behind my nightstand. This happened a few times when the phone was new, but stopped.....but now it's an every night occurrence. It never happens with the stock USB c to USB c but I don't use that overnight....I keep that out downstairs for during the day....sometimes I have really heavy use days and need a charge by 2pm. Not really sure what the issue is, but it only happens with the A to C cable.
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Similar situation here. Using an old charger and a micro-USB-A to C converter for overnight charging. It makes it to 100%, but it never registers as full - the battery usage graph does not reset. However, if I top it off using the stock charger, it resets the batter usage graphs.

Nexus 6p charging: original cable only when cable inserted in one particular way

It is hard to describe, but I am desperate about this issue as Google/Huawei and Dealer say things that I cannot understand.
With the Nexus 6p I got 2 cables: USB-C-to-UCB-C (similar, symmetric ends) and USB-C-to-USB-2/3 (for the MAC/PC, not similar ends).
I am pretty sure that the issue started since one of the OTA updates, but take it as speculation.
The issue: if I connect the phone to a MAC it starts charging no matter how I insert the USB-C end into the phone itself (let's say the C end has two surfaces - I am talking about ONE end of the cable) BUT when I connect the phone to the wall charger via USB-C-USB-C cable it starts charging only in one particular position of the cable and does not start if I insert the cable while turning one end upside-down (surface 1 - there is charging, surface 2 of the same end does not charge in the same upward position)! The issue appears even if swipe the ends.
If the USB port in the phone was faulty - I would expect the issue to appear with both cables, but the issue appears only with C-C cable. Moreover, I went to the store where I bought the phone and they used THEIR C-C cable with the same issue
They say me: "charge the phone in this position only"! But the idea of USB-C is symmetry, thus I do not understand what the issue is.
Could someone suggest any technical explanation??

is it the wall brick that came with the phone? if so, I would say the brick is bad.
charging works fine here with usb c to usb c and wall brick regardless of how either end is plugged in, even swapping which end is plugged into the brick makes no difference.

uicnren said:
is it the wall brick that came with the phone? if so, I would say the brick is bad.
charging works fine here with usb c to usb c and wall brick regardless of how either end is plugged in, even swapping which end is plugged into the brick makes no difference.
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thanks for the answer, Unfortunately... the issue is still there with another charger (power bank)... so I am still confused.

Unfortunately, if you have tried every possible combination of cables and chargers and the issue persists, then there must be something wrong with your phone. The only thing I might suggest is to do a factory reset. And if that doesn't work, you'll have to contact support for a replacement. They'll likely request that you try a factory reset before they'd replace it anyhow.

BillyTheRatKing said:
Unfortunately, if you have tried every possible combination of cables and chargers and the issue persists, then there must be something wrong with your phone. The only thing I might suggest is to do a factory reset. And if that doesn't work, you'll have to contact support for a replacement. They'll likely request that you try a factory reset before they'd replace it anyhow.
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thanks for answer - if I perform a factory reset - will Google Store keep my ownership on Apps I bought? I never did it before and I do not know how to backup the phone as well...
Thanks

Notizer said:
thanks for answer - if I perform a factory reset - will Google Store keep my ownership on Apps I bought? I never did it before and I do not know how to backup the phone as well...
Thanks
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Yeah you will be able to download all your apps again. The paid ones will show up as purchased in the play store.

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Yeah you will be able to download all your apps again. The paid ones will show up as purchased in the play store.
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I did factory reset - the charging issue is still persisting. If I understand it correctly only Huawei can check and fix the device. I am so sad I should send the device to them... %( I do not have any replacement at the moment...

Notizer said:
I did factory reset - the charging issue is still persisting. If I understand it correctly only Huawei can check and fix the device. I am so sad I should send the device to them... %( I do not have any replacement at the moment...
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I was reading your original post again and I agree that it seems unlikely that it's an issue with the usb port if the problem isn't there when you charge with a PC. Have you tried a non Google charger or maybe a custom ROM? It's just a shot in the dark but I would cover all bases before sending it back.

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I was reading your original post again and I agree that it seems unlikely that it's an issue with the usb port if the problem isn't there when you charge with a PC. Have you tried a non Google charger or maybe a custom ROM? It's just a shot in the dark but I would cover all bases before sending it back.
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The phone is under warranty this is why I won't try custom roms etc. I tried power bank and the issue persisted. For me it is very strange - how the PC cable can provide power no matter how I insert C-end, and the USB-C-USB-C cable works only in one particular way (as I described)...
I am afraid that if I send to phone to Huawei they will not check it (will not turn the cable upside down) and will return it as is...

Notizer said:
The phone is under warranty this is why I won't try custom roms etc. I tried power bank and the issue persisted. For me it is very strange - how the PC cable can provide power no matter how I insert C-end, and the USB-C-USB-C cable works only in one particular way (as I described)...
I am afraid that if I send to phone to Huawei they will not check it (will not turn the cable upside down) and will return it as is...
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Trying a custom ROM won't affect your warranty. If it doesn't work you can always flash the stock Google image and relock your bootloader before sending it back.

murphyjasonc said:
Trying a custom ROM won't affect your warranty. If it doesn't work you can always flash the stock Google image and relock your bootloader before sending it back.
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I am desperate... I've got another C-C cable - the issue persists on 2 chargers while connecting the phone (the original and power bank). The power bank charges itself while connected to the original charger via C-C cable (in any combination of connections) , thus nor cable, not original charger are faulty.
What I fail to understand, WHY USB-2/3-to-USB-C charging is working no matter how I insert USB-C end.
In my understanding there is something with usb C-C charging and phone together %(
I do not know what to do... I am sure if I send the phone to Huawei it will come back as "no faults found"...

Finally, I sent the phone to the manufacturer and they found the charging port was faulty - they repaired it and the phone is on its way back.

Thanks for the update
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Have the exact problem on my N6p. It's been driving me crazy—glad to know I can get it replaced before my warranty expires next month.

I Have the same problem. And now it starting to have trouble charging at all. And I only got the phone for 1,5 months

Very bizarre battery problem with my Note 4

Hi Guys,
Really need some help here. Just recently my note 4 has been failing to charge properly. When I plug my charger, it will charge for a few minutes with my official Samsung Charger but it will stop even with that. It will not charge at all connected to my laptop or my in car charger. This is what I have done so far..
1) Have bought a new battery (phone is 2 years old) New battery made no difference.
2) Have cleaned the hell out of the bottom connector on the phone (does nothing)
Not sure what else it can be. I love this phone and dont want to get rid but cant understand what is wrong.
So new battery, clean connectors, several re starts, taking out cleaning the sim and everything in the phone. What the hell else could it be??
Please help!!!

Fonejackerjon said:
Hi Guys,
Really need some help here. Just recently my note 4 has been failing to charge properly. When I plug my charger, it will charge for a few minutes with my official Samsung Charger but it will stop even with that. It will not charge at all connected to my laptop or my in car charger. This is what I have done so far..
1) Have bought a new battery (phone is 2 years old) New battery made no difference.
2) Have cleaned the hell out of the bottom connector on the phone (does nothing)
Not sure what else it can be. I love this phone and dont want to get rid but cant understand what is wrong.
So new battery, clean connectors, several re starts, taking out cleaning the sim and everything in the phone. What the hell else could it be??
Please help!!!
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1.Open dialer and dial *#0228# and press (quick start)at the bottom and hit YES this will reset battery stats and clear and battery calibration issues then turn off your phone and charge full to 100% to recalibrate battery stats.
2.if the 1st method dosent works then Try factory reset
3.flash stock firmware in odin.

Trex888 said:
1.Open dialer and dial *#0228# and press (quick start)at the bottom and hit YES this will reset battery stats and clear and battery calibration issues then turn off your phone and charge full to 100% to recalibrate battery stats.
2.if the 1st method dosent works then Try factory reset
3.flash stock firmware in odin.
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​Thanks but tried that and it say's 'invalid mmi code.' Tried factory reset as well still no joy. I just don't get it sometime it will charge for 10 minutes then just stop for no reason. Also when phone swtiched off it doesn't charge at all but vibrates intemittently. Any other suggestions? Thanks for your help.

grsjohn said:
Maybe your charging connector has a problem, test your battery in another phone
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Thanks but I have three different batteries for my Note 4 and they all do this. I fear there is something wrong with the connector in my phone, although it doesn't explain why it will charge for longer sometimes than others, this is what annoys me, its totally random!!! last night I got a full charge out of my phone, today, tried charging and nothing!!!
This is genuine mystery, has my phone got a virus or something?? Why does it charge sometimes then not other times?
I don't want to give up my Note 4 I love the damn thing, any further help would be appreciated with virtual alcohol!

Might be interesting to get one of those Qi wireless charging receivers and a wireless charger to see if it charges correctly that way, bypassing the USB port.
EDIT: I use the Fonesalesman one and a Choetech 3-coil charger.

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Might be interesting to get one of those Qi wireless charging receivers and a wireless charger to see if it charges correctly that way, bypassing the USB port.
EDIT: I use the Fonesalesman one and a Choetech 3-coil charger.
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Hmmm.... that's a good idea, but I thought that the note 4 wasnt capable to charge wireless without an adaptor that that
plugs into the USB port.
I could be wrong though.

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Hmmm.... that's a good idea, but I thought that the note 4 wasnt capable to charge wireless without an adaptor that that
plugs into the USB port.
I could be wrong though.
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I use wireless charging every day, never used the USB port except occasionally to copy large files over and to activate Helium for backup. It does, of course, take longer to charge, but I have a couple of wireless chargers about and just set the phone on whenever I'm near one. Phone rarely drops below 50% charge except if I'm out all day.
You need one of these, once you put the back cover on you'll hardly know it's there - I have a UAG case on too, so it's basically invisible:
https://www.amazon.com/N4-SlimPWRcard-integrated-compatible-recommended/dp/B00OFKS66G
and a wireless charger like one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Charger-CHOETECH-Charging-Samsung/dp/B017U9FVKW
Hope this helps.

I bought a orignal bulky wireless cover, then modifit it and removed the qi plate and put it in the phone and use original cover..more slim and works
Thow i suspect that its other hardware falire..my phone is freezing/restarting without any damn special reason, wireless charge dosent work sometimes, it restarts while wireless charging ...all behaviour having something to do with the Power! i have 3 batteries.
O i think its something to do with hardware, thow i will test flashing a stock room again just to be sure. if nothing above helps u can do the same then if problem still remains so you need to take it to a repair shop.

3kgt said:
I bought a orignal bulky wireless cover, then modifit it and removed the qi plate and put it in the phone and use original cover..more slim and works
Thow i suspect that its other hardware falire..my phone is freezing/restarting without any damn special reason, wireless charge dosent work sometimes, it restarts while wireless charging ...all behaviour having something to do with the Power! i have 3 batteries.
O i think its something to do with hardware, thow i will test flashing a stock room again just to be sure. if nothing above helps u can do the same then if problem still remains so you need to take it to a repair shop.
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Very annoying problem and one that frustrates me because its random! I got it charging for 25 minutes tonight before it, all of a sudden for no reason stops at 44%....
However I today received an external charger that I bought of eBay for a mere £5.99 it's great. Although it means I have to keep swapping batteries, it's by far the most cost effective solution. Until I see a phone that is a significant leap above the Note 4 I refuse to upgrade which, quite frankly the S.7 isn't...

Phone stops charging after Oreo Update. (On my second phone right now)

First of all I'm very sorry for posting on a developer Forum, I had lurked here for about a month looking for an answer and I can't find it. I wouldn't had made an account otherwise.
Here's my problem, my phone randomly stops charging (not notice neither) since the Oreo Update. I believe is because of the update because I return my old phone and bought a second phone and decided to leave it on Nougat, I decided to update it to Oreo because I missed notification badges and the day after I already had the same problem.
Things of Notice:
*Both phones where new and on the latest security patch.
*My phone does charge overnight when in wall socket but will stop charging when I used the USB on my car (my car has a USB adapter but if I charge it there, it will keep READING USB and repeating the cycle)
*Phone also stops charging when I use an extended battery. (I'm an avid Pokemon Go Player)
*Restating the phone a couple of times, fixes the issue.
Is there anything that I can do? everything else about the phone works perfectly (Facebook takes a long time to load but that's it). If there's an answer already please forward me to that post. Thanks again

Could it be because the update enabled quick charge, so now the phone requires a bigger energy output from the USB?

Does changing the cable help? If not, try doing a factory reset.

kdragon said:
Does changing the cable help? If not, try doing a factory reset.
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Since this is my first phone with USB type C I only have the one cable. I had notice the battery backup is charging so it seems like a problem with the car charger but I need to test it first. What charging output do I need to charge a modern phone like this?

Winterfang said:
Since this is my first phone with USB type C I only have the one cable. I had notice the battery backup is charging so it seems like a problem with the car charger but I need to test it first. What charging output do I need to charge a modern phone like this?
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Anywhere from 0.5A (laptop USB port) to 2.5A (tablet charger) should work. Can you test charging from a computer?

kdragon said:
Anywhere from 0.5A (laptop USB port) to 2.5A (tablet charger) should work. Can you test charging from a computer?
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I'm sorry I answer this late, I was unable to log into the site from my phone. (forgot the pasword). I did some testing in the weekend and it did charge on my laptop, it charge extremely slow., Just 3% in like an hour. (with constant use).
I kept using it with my power bank it kept charging reliably as well as in my house. But it keeps having the some problem at the car, So here's what I'm wondering. If I use one of those 3.0 USB car chargers will it charge my phone? without a problem to my car? I don't know if this phone supports fast charging (the specs says yes but I never seen the fast charging message with the regular charging)

Winterfang said:
I'm sorry I answer this late, I was unable to log into the site from my phone. (forgot the pasword). I did some testing in the weekend and it did charge on my laptop, it charge extremely slow., Just 3% in like an hour. (with constant use).
I kept using it with my power bank it kept charging reliably as well as in my house. But it keeps having the some problem at the car, So here's what I'm wondering. If I use one of those 3.0 USB car chargers will it charge my phone? without a problem to my car? I don't know if this phone supports fast charging (the specs says yes but I never seen the fast charging message with the regular charging)
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No worries. Yes, laptop charging is slow.
I'm not sure if the stock ROM supports fast charging but custom ones do, and it can't harm your device. I don't see why it would harm your car if it was made for it. Maybe your car's USB port broke.

kdragon said:
No worries. Yes, laptop charging is slow.
I'm not sure if the stock ROM supports fast charging but custom ones do, and it can't harm your device. I don't see why it would harm your car if it was made for it. Maybe your car's USB port broke.
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I see, I'll buy one of those quick charge car chargers and if everything goes alright I'm keeping the phone. I really like the look and camera and my only annoyances with it come from Stock Android.

Winterfang said:
I see, I'll buy one of those quick charge car chargers and if everything goes alright I'm keeping the phone. I really like the look and camera and my only annoyances with it come from Stock Android.
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Alright, good luck with the new charger.

Update: New charger works perfectly, I'll keep the phone. Thanks a lot man.

Winterfang said:
Could it be because the update enabled quick charge, so now the phone requires a bigger energy output from the USB?
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Thanks for posting your problem and the answer!
I have had the same reaction on one of my phones after updating to oreo.
Changing the charger from a 1A model to a 2,4A model solved the issue.