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Portable Charger

I've been looking around for a portable charger. Something like the APC below but are there any other which could be better in terms of mAh? Appreciate if those who has links could post it here.
APC: http://www.apc.com/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=UPB10&tab=models
P/s: Any Malaysians reading this forum know where to find stuff like that?

Check this couple links below yours
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=346324

gogol said:
Check this couple links below yours
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=346324
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Apart from Keomo Charger, anymore?
Keamo Charger: http://www.keomo.com/prod_id3_charge_chargebank.htm

Duh ... have you read the thread that I have posted above?
Scann69 said:
Apart from Keomo Charger, anymore?
Keamo Charger: http://www.keomo.com/prod_id3_charge_chargebank.htm
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Power Monkey!
www.powermonkey.co.uk

do it yourself:
http://forum.pocketnavigation.de/tid1069553-sid.htm

Charge via USB?

i was wondering does anyones a500 charge via the USB lead from their PC?
i seem to recall my tablet charging from usb the first day i got it, but then i plugged in an AC usb charger from wall socket into the usb port.... and now it no longer charges from my PC.
am i imagining the inital charge via usb - pc? did it ever come with this capeability or does anyone else's work like that and ive most likely fried some usb- pc - to charge component.
if no ones elses does im thinking that the more powerful battery in the a500 compared to say a phone pc-usb charger, the pc cannot draw enough power through a usb port, seeing as they only provide 5 +/- 0.25 volts, unless on an externally powered hub.

A standard USB connection does not provide enough power to charge this device, perhaps you are mistaken in thinking it did the first time. USB 3.0 may have enough output but I have not tried (no 3.0 on any of my machines) and don't know if anyone else has.
Cheers

stumpy_002 said:
A standard USB connection does not provide enough power to charge this device, perhaps you are mistaken in thinking it did the first time. USB 3.0 may have enough output but I have not tried (no 3.0 on any of my machines) and don't know if anyone else has.
Cheers
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Yup thats what i originally thought, see end of my first post

ben.marks said:
Yup thats what i originally thought, see end of my first post
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There's a little sticker on the side of the case that says "INPUT 12V DC 1.5A"
That should tell you all you need to know. No way is USB going to be able to provide that.

FloatingFatMan said:
There's a little sticker on the side of the case that says "INPUT 12V DC 1.5A"
That should tell you all you need to know. No way is USB going to be able to provide that.
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The problem is that most people ignore the 12V part and look only at the Amps. And think, can't we just charge slower. Not realizing what a jump 5V to 12V is, thus threads like this will keep popping up.

Tried to connect mine to a 3.0 USB port, did not recharge.

gasparzim said:
Tried to connect mine to a 3.0 USB port, did not recharge.
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Well duh. USB 3 is still 5 volts, it's just the amps they increased, to 900mA, which still falls short of the 1.5A required.
Not. Going. To. Happen.

gasparzim said:
Tried to connect mine to a 3.0 USB port, did not recharge.
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You truly don't understand anything about what you're doing ..

boumboqc said:
You truly don't understand anything about what you're doing ..
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I connected mine to my toaster, sadly it did not charge, nor did it alert me when my toast was done... talk about a waste of time..

daveid said:
I connected mine to my toaster, sadly it did not charge, nor did it alert me when my toast was done... talk about a waste of time..
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Factory default the toaster, reflash the newest software and try again.
Sent from my M9300 using Tapatalk

FloatingFatMan said:
Well duh. USB 3 is still 5 volts, it's just the amps they increased, to 900mA, which still falls short of the 1.5A required.
Not. Going. To. Happen.
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Thanks for your words of wisdom, sir. I was just sharing with the rest of the class.

daveid said:
I connected mine to my toaster, sadly it did not charge, nor did it alert me when my toast was done... talk about a waste of time..
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Oh thats unfortunate

Cable for charging

Out of curiosity has anyone found a cable that WONT give you the slow charge?

saltynut1 said:
Out of curiosity has anyone found a cable that WONT give you the slow charge?
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stock
just find a mod that removes the notifcation

datechnerd said:
stock
just find a mod that removes the notifcation
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Yeah that's not what i'm talking about. Just about not at all.

Charging Nexus 6P through an adapter?

Hello, I have recently bought an unbranded micro usb to usb type c adapter, and I have been using it to move files over. I'm wondering if it's a good idea to possible charge my phone with it as well? I checked the adapter through the CheckR app and it seems to be fine, but I just want to double check. Thanks.

You should be fine to use it but it won't charge anywhere near as quickly.

Heisenberg said:
You should be fine to use it but it won't charge anywhere near as quickly.
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Thanks for the quick reply. Out of curiosity, is it like that with all adapters like these? Or would an actual branded one charge at normal speed?

domdomrys said:
Thanks for the quick reply. Out of curiosity, is it like that with all adapters like these? Or would an actual branded one charge at normal speed?
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The only way to get it to charge at the optimal rate is to use a cable with USB-C at both ends. If you have one end with micro USB you'll be limited to the charging capacity that that type allows.

Heisenberg said:
The only way to get it to charge at the optimal rate is to use a cable with USB-C at both ends. If you have one end with micro USB you'll be limited to the charging capacity that that type allows.
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Great, thanks a bunch!
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

domdomrys said:
Great, thanks a bunch!
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk
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No problemo

Redmi note 4 Snapdragon ( slow charging )

Hai... Yesterday I bought a new device redmi note 4 64Gb , device is good but , charging is very slow , it takes nearly 7 hours to battery full charge.. please help me anyone how to slove this , please suggest me
Thank you..

Ganesh.V said:
Hai... Yesterday I bought a new device redmi note 4 64Gb , device is good but , charging is very slow , it takes nearly 7 hours to battery full charge.. please help me anyone how to slove this , please suggest me
Thank you..
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Try switching to different outlet or another usb cable.

k3lcior said:
Try switching to different outlet or another usb cable.
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Outlet means charging Adapter ????

You might be using bad charger or cable... It should take about 2 hours from 10-100%

Ganesh.V said:
Outlet means charging Adapter ????
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That's what happened with mine when I bought it. So, I tried to switch between different ports and got it solved. Also, I switched to custom Roms, then never faced it.

aabenroi said:
You might be using bad charger or cable... It should take about 2 hours from 10-100%
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I am using company provided charger with mobile... But charging is very slow..

sachin n said:
That's what happened with mine when u bought it. So, I tried to switch between different ports and got it solved. Also, I switched to custom Roms, then never faced it.
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I want to using only stock rom... I am using original charger which is company provided charger... Please help me is there any solution for this slow charging problem

Ganesh.V said:
I am using company provided charger with mobile... But charging is very slow..
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The charger or cable must be broken / defect..