Does anyone plan on purchasing one of these chargers https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Charger-Tronsmart-Chocolate-Qi-Compatible/dp/B01HNWU3AY ? It's a lot cheaper than the OEM charger, so I have my doubts on the quality. Any recommendations?
That is the very same one I got during the lightning deal. It works great with my Note 5/7. Keep in mind, it does not come with power block. To get fast wireless charge, you need to use fast charge power block as well.
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I recently got myself a Choetech fast wireless charger. It is available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Charge-Wireless-Charger-Adaptive-Included/dp/B015351V9U/ for $36 and it comes with an adapter. The $25 Tronsmart doesn't so you will need to get a separate one for that. I'm really satisfied with the Choetech one, they make some pretty nice accessories.
why 3rd party ? the Samsung fast charging stand works great and is only $41 at Target. it's guaranteed to work
properly ! i'm not worried about trying to save $20 on a charger for my $900 phone !
I got this for $19 via Amazon Prime. It works great--it lights up blue if it's slow charging and green if fast charging, which I like. It doesn't come with an adapter; I'm using OEM Samsung one.
With the concern about chargers being the cause of fires, one might think quality might be a concern
DO NOT USE A 3rd PARTY CHARGER. Also Do NOT charge your device over night. Once the fixed Note 7s roll out, buy cheap 3rd part charger till your heart is content, but until then be safe.
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can i use any charger that can fit into my kindlle fire?
i have a charger of LG optimus one and it fits exactly.
i cant find shops selling kindle fire charger here in the philippines.
the original has 1.8A - would try to get one that has around this value
with a charger under 1A i'm pretty shure you'll get charging problems or at least it lasts very long
basically you can use every usb charger ...
Yes you can as long as a charger has equivalent current as the original charger.
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I lost mine and just been using the iphone wall charger with the mini usb cable and it's been working fine. Does charge pretty slow but that's all i can do for now.
Any USB charger will work, but one with less current won't charge as fast.
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Any USB charger will work, but one with less current won't charge as fast.
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No... I got a charger off ebay and it said it was for the Kindle Fire, but it was only 1000 ma. and I had all kind of problems, There are several threads on this already..Get one at least 1.8 amps and you'll be ok..
The Kindle Fire will recharge from a powered USB hub or computer just fine, and that's only 500 mA. The USB spec doesn't allow for anything greater, so you may run into incompatibilities with other chargers since compatibility is the main reason we have specs. Hopefully manufacturers are talking to each other about how to make fast chargers, but, given Houndog101's experience, it doesn't seem like that's always the case.
The Kindle has a 16.3 W*h battery, so you can calculate how long it'll take to charge given any current (5V * current = Watts), if you account for the loss due to the Kindle being on at the time. A standard USB port is going to take at least 7 hours to fully recharge the Kindle, and probably more like 10+ if WiFi is on. So I'd definitely go for a 1.8 A charger, and hope for the best. Don't spend too much since it might not work unless it's specifically made for the Kindle.
Belkin F8Z630 charger
I've bought several of the Belkin F8Z630 chargers and been very pleased with them. Not cheap, but they deliver a solid 2.1 A at 5 Vdc, they can handle any input 100-240 Vac (basically worldwide usage), and they have a nice rotating plug feature that is handy in some tight spots. Works great for charging the KF quickly.
I found one in my car from an LG that chargers it just fine, and in a timely manner.
What happened to the stock charger? The one that cane with my fire did not work at all
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Does anyone know a good QI wireless charger that i can buy in the UK. I've looked at all the ones people have posted but there doesn't seem to be any UK shipping/stock anywhere
Any other UK guys had any luck?
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Guitarfreak26 said:
Hi all
Does anyone know a good QI wireless charger that i can buy in the UK. I've looked at all the ones people have posted but there doesn't seem to be any UK shipping/stock anywhere
Any other UK guys had any luck?
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There's plenty about it in the wireless charging orb thread, pages in fact, take a look there for info
look on play/ebay for maxell air voltage - £39.99 thats pretty much your lot at the moment, there are some generic Chinese items starting to show up too.
As Higgsy says your options are extremely limited at the moment in the UK and the only one "readily available" is the Maxell Qi charger. A company called SmartGear Ltd UK is selling the Maxell one (I purchased one and it works great). Here are the relevant links :-
http://www.play.com/Mobiles/Mobile/...0-LG-Nexus-4-Google-Nexus/ListingDetails.html
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Maxell-Ai...ories_MobilePhoneChargers&hash=item4abf0ef238
Both links are from the SAME seller so it depends on where you feel more comfortable buying from.
Bitmore do one as well but I've only just registered this username so I can't post the link until I have 10 posts (for christ's sake)
Google "Bitmore Charging pad" and you'll find it - 40 quid also
There's a thread on this over at modaco. I'd post the linky but....
Really a gimmick, no? And you cant effectively use it whilst its charging.
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Really a gimmick, no? And you cant effectively use it whilst its charging.
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Its not a gimmick at all mate, it works great and my phone is always topped up nicely. If I want to use the phone I pick it up off the charger and use it - once I've finished I chuck it back on the charger, which is where it stays until I pick it up next time, meaning its constantly topped up. I still have a standard usb charger as a back up in the bedroom and at work, however I have only needed to user this once since getting the wireless mat.
You need to experience using it to appreciate the benefits.
Just got the Maxell Qi charger this morning. Seems to charge my Nexus 4 fine but doesn't respect the "Stay awake" developer option.
Is there any way to keep the screen on whilst wirelessly charging, so I can use Daydream or keep track of notifications?
Guitarfreak26 said:
Hi all
Does anyone know a good QI wireless charger that i can buy in the UK. I've looked at all the ones people have posted but there doesn't seem to be any UK shipping/stock anywhere
Any other UK guys had any luck?
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Mobilefun do this one...looks good..
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/qi-universal-wireless-charging-plate-p37394.htm
mbanners said:
Just got the Maxell Qi charger this morning. Seems to charge my Nexus 4 fine but doesn't respect the "Stay awake" developer option.
Is there any way to keep the screen on whilst wirelessly charging, so I can use Daydream or keep track of notifications?
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Hm I had no problem with the phone using daydream and Maxell. Have you got the option "when to daydream" ticked for "while charging" ?
I personally do not use daydreaming with wireless charging because A) it increases the time it takes for the wireless charger to charge your phone if you have the screen on constantly (which is what daydream does) and B) I was extremely uncomfortable with the amount of heat generated with wireless charging + the daydream option enabled. When I wirelessly charge with daydream running my phone hits 45c, if I wireless charge with daydream turned off my phone never goes above 36c. There is clearly a problem with daydream using way too much power and I hope Google fix it.
Those poo pooing wireless charging really need to be more open minded. This is NOT a gimmick it is a very useful feature, just having the ability to plonk the phone down and it automatically charges is a huge convenience it is on a par with "remote controls for TV's" Yes you don't need a remote control for your TV you can easily get up and change the channel with the buttons on the TV however a remote control these days is better and far more convenient and it is the same with wireless charging. Sure you can use USB charging but wireless charging is more convenient and leads you into a habit of always having your phone charging so it will always have a decent level of charge in it thus negating the fact you can't use it whilst it is charging.
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Hm I had no problem with the phone using daydream and Maxell. Have you got the option "when to daydream" ticked for "while charging"...
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Cheers, I've got Daydream working now, although I can't get the screen to stay on like when it's plugged in. I think you're right about Daydream though - having the screen on does slow down the charging rate...
I have this charger and it works nicely, only issue i had was the delivery was a bit slow, but i'll put that down to it being christmas time when i ordered
http://www.bitmore.co.uk/products/qi-wireless-charging-pad
Just bought a used Pure that comes without the Turbo charger.
What's a good charger that can be purchased from Amazon for not too much $$$ that will still charge just as fast as the OEM charger?
Look in the accessories thread. There are good discussions of 3rd party chargers.
Tech matte. They sell a combo pack of a wall charger and car charger for $16
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I agree. Long time user of Titanium and freezing apps is the main feature I use.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OVD3FEU?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00
This one works well for me.
I use this. Works well
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011R9OXBE?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OVD3FEU?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00
This one works well for me.
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Thank you. I'm going to get that one's combo pack with the car charger:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...ue&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_2&smid=A3IAN4VN1Q26HU
There have been some initial reports of a "wireless charging paused" problem when attempting to "fast" wireless charge with certain chargers. I have experienced this myself, researched it, did some testing, and have some thoughts I think would be helpful to share. The YT link illustrates the problem: youtu.be/IkR3H1Tnlp0
tl;dr The S8/+ only "fast" wireless charges with an OEM Samsung charger. Third-party and knockoff "fast" wireless chargers will experience the "paused" issue. They can work as standard wireless chargers but must be paired with a power adapter that forces it (non Samsung Adaptive Fast Charger and no QC 2.0+ power adapters, etc.) Previous generation Samsungs, such as the S7/Edge and Note7 (R.I.P.), do not have this limitation.
The person in the YT video must have had a knockoff (one good indicator is the hard plastic "lip" on the stand should instead be a rubberized material). I have two knockoffs myself and my results are the same. I also have a third-party Choetech and both of the previous OEM versions; pad and stand. I do not have the new convertible stand.
The long version:
Before I start, please note that I make a clear distinction between a wireless charger and a power adapter. I refer to a wireless charger as the device which contains the inductive coils on which a smartphone rests upon for wireless charging. A power adapter is the device that plugs into a wall outlet and has a USB Type A port to supply the wireless charger with power via a USB cable (typically a USB Type A to micro USB cable). Basic stuff, I realize.
Initial reports from around the web, in particular the above YT video, pointed me in the right direction. According to my own testing and conclusions, the problem isn't the wireless charger or the power adapter but rather a seemingly intentional block placed by Samsung when attempting to use Samsung's "fast" wireless charging method on the new S8/+ with third-party or knockoff "fast" wireless chargers.
As you may know, the "fast" wireless charging method is a non-standard, proprietary Samsung technology, which is said to be compatible with standard Qi wireless charging. I have concluded that, apparently, the new S8/+ can now detect if a "fast" wireless charger is OEM or not. If it is not, you will experience the "paused" behavior when attempting to "fast" wireless charge an S8/+. However, standard wireless charging works fine on the few non-OEM "fast" wireless chargers I tested.
While you cannot select between the "fast" or standard wireless charging method by way of the wireless chargers themselves (or any that I've seen at least), you can force the wireless charging method based on the power adapter you pair the "fast" wireless charger with. Aha!
If you're like most who purchased a third-party "fast" wireless charger to use with a previous generation Samsung Galaxy, you may remember the fun of having to pair it up with the right kind of power adapter that would enable "fast" wireless charging, such as a QC 2.0+ power adapter. Using the "wrong" kind of power adapter should force a "fast" wireless charger to use standard wireless charging and then the S8/+ will no longer experience the "paused" problem. Obviously, this means the S8/+ will wirelessly charge at the standard rate.
I tested and was able to successfully "fast" wirelessly charge my S8+ with an OEM Samsung Fast Wireless Charging Pad (flat, lay down style) model EP-PN920, which is the first iteration of a "fast" wireless charger from Samsung. I was also able to successfully "fast" wirelessly charge with the next iteration wireless charger, the Samsung Fast Wireless Charging Stand (stand up style) model EP-PN930. Both were paired with a basic OEM Samsung Adaptive Fast Charger USB power adapter. I also tested the above wireless chargers paired with an AUKEY Quick Charge 2.0 Wall Charger power adapter model PA-U28 (5V/2.4A) and was able to successfully "fast" wireless charge my S8+ on the OEM Samsung wireless chargers.
I also tested a Choetech Fast Wireless Charger model T518. When paired with a power adapter that enables "fast" wireless charging, I experienced the "paused" behavior on my S8+. When paired with a power adapter that forced standard wireless charging, my S8+ was able to wirelessly charge at the standard rate without issue. This was the same result with two China knockoffs of the OEM stands (one good indicator is the hard plastic "lip" on the stand should instead be a rubberized material).
My reasoning behind this block being seemingly intentionally placed by Samsung seems pretty clear based on the above results. I think the "paused" behavior may not be intentional, however. It could also simply be a mishap with just a certain batch and Samsung may address the issue in the future. Here's to hoping, but don't hold your breath.
Suffice it to say, this is only my experience and yours might be different. Please do feel free to comment on your own experiences. I think it can be helpful to get additional perspective on the topic. Thank you.
My two chargers have the exact same Serialnumber like yours.
I have the prbolem with one of them. But this one had the problem also sometimes with the S7.
I bought them online for about 13 Euro each.
I am betting samsung is so paranoid about battery splosions they have decided to not allow fast wireless on chargers with no fans built in. Since they are the only ones with fans, they block everyone else.
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Not EVERY charger without a fan is blocked...
I just bought an Anker fast charging plate and am pleased to say it works fine with fast charging. I already had two Samsung Fast Charge units which worked with my S7 but refused to go into fast charge mode with the S8. I also tried an Aukey model (with fan) which worked for 30 seconds then stopped. The Anker plate is low-profile, has no fan and LED lights which turn off after a few seconds once fast charging has started. The Anker was from Amazon and can be found here.
Which Aukey Charger with fan was that do you have a link?
This one. and it doesn't work. The Anker is fine.
I am having just hte opposite problem. My Samsung branded fast wireless charger with the Samsung Adaptive Fast charger that came with a previous phone (S7 Edge) has this issue, but no-name fast chargers with other brand QC2 power supplies work correctly. I can get normal speed charging on the Samsung with a generic 2amp power supply. I don't think mine is a counterfeit charger. If it is, it is very very good copy.
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I am having just hte opposite problem. My Samsung branded fast wireless charger with the Samsung Adaptive Fast charger that came with a previous phone (S7 Edge) has this issue, but no-name fast chargers with other brand QC2 power supplies work correctly. I can get normal speed charging on the Samsung with a generic 2amp power supply. I don't think mine is a counterfeit charger. If it is, it is very very good copy.
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Those copys are very good quality.
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Those copys are very good quality.
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Now that I think about it..... It also surprisingly didn't work on my S7 Edge if I had it in a case except for one very slim case, where my old Nokia charging pad and a no-name fast charger did work. I bet I did get snookered. It was from one of those daily flash sale sites (Yugster) and the price was surprisingly low....
What have you paid? Which charger model and what are the last digits of your serial number?
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This one.
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How long have you had it? I have that exact same charger and it no longer fast-charges (or charges at all). It now charges for about 10-15 seconds, then the light starts blinking white and it stops charging altogether! It's infuriating.
Edit: but it DID fast-charge properly for the first 4 days or so.
The Aukey one just blinked white after successfully charging for 20 seconds or so. It was useless. I now have a couple of Anker fast charging mats and they both work fine.
I returned the Choetech since I was getting the charging paused problem. Went with the Pleson and it seems to work great with my S8+.
https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Cha...=8-5&keywords=galaxy+s8+fast+wireless+charger
Wish it were USB C though.
There seems to be only (1) USB C fast wireless charger on Amazon and it is $10 more expensive than the Pleson. Not worth it for me.
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I returned the Choetech since I was getting the charging paused problem. Went with the Pleson and it seems to work great with my S8+.
https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Cha...=8-5&keywords=galaxy+s8+fast+wireless+charger
Wish it were USB C though.
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Why? Does it matter how a wireless charging plate connects to its charger? Once connected that's it - and they come with a cable.
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Why? Does it matter how a wireless charging plate connects to its charger? Once connected that's it - and they come with a cable.
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Maybe if he wants to charge his phone faster he can unplug the cable from the wireless charger and plug it directly into the phone - but that would need a USB-C connector on the wireless charger...
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Why? Does it matter how a wireless charging plate connects to its charger? Once connected that's it - and they come with a cable.
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I know it doesn't matter.. but USB C is more convenient for the times I will move my charging plate. Also, if need be, I can quickly unplug the USB C cable from the plate and plug it directly into the phone if I want quicker charging.
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Maybe if he wants to charge his phone faster he can unplug the cable from the wireless charger and plug it directly into the phone - but that would need a USB-C connector on the wireless charger...
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It's like you read my mind.. LOL... (it's actually just common sense I guess).
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It's like you read my mind.. LOL... (it's actually just common sense I guess).
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I am good at mind reading ...
Ah, OK, that makes sense!
I have the same issue. I had 6 Fast Wireless Chargers from various brands that I used with my S7 Edge and all worked great. Now that I have the S8+ only one of them works. Why that one - I have no idea. But the other 5 do not work regardless of charging adapter or cord I use.
The standard (non-fast) wireless chargers seem to work fine as mentioned as well as using these fast wireless chargers in "non-fast" mode by using a non-QC adapter. It's very frustrating to invest in tech and expect to be able to continue to use it. I had a fast wireless charger in the cup holder in my car so I could just drop my phone in there and it would fall against it and start fast wireless charging, but it is one of the 5 that do not work with my new phone.
When I got my S10+ I bought the Duo charger to go with it, it seems like my local store has actually sold me the Samsung Fast Wireless Duo Charger Black EP-N6100TBEG instead of Samsung Ultra Fast Duo Wireless Charging Pad EP-P5200TBEG that was advertised along with the S10.
My question is, is there any actual difference between the two chargers aside from the Ultra Fast charger being able to lay down on the main charge pad?
I'm still within the return period so I guess I could still return it and get it from some where else
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When I got my S10+ I bought the Duo charger to go with it, it seems like my local store has actually sold me the Samsung Fast Wireless Duo Charger Black EP-N6100TBEG instead of Samsung Ultra Fast Duo Wireless Charging Pad EP-P5200TBEG that was advertised along with the S10.
My question is, is there any actual difference between the two chargers aside from the Ultra Fast charger being able to lay down on the main charge pad?
I'm still within the return period so I guess I could still return it and get it from some where else
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The ultra fast is fast wireless charging 2.0 whereas the one you received is only fast wireless charging.
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The ultra fast is fast wireless charging 2.0 whereas the one you received is only fast wireless charging.
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Thanks! looks like I'll be returning mine for the new one
Does the Ultra fast charger let you make the main charge pad stand up?
pokoedge said:
Thanks! looks like I'll be returning mine for the new one
Does the Ultra fast charger let you make the main charge pad stand up?
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Unfortunately it doesn't, that's the main reason I haven't bought it yet, myself...