[Q] Xperia Play portable charger? - Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Ive seen hundreds of portable chargers on ebay but they say "charger may not work for some devices with different voltage" blah blah, does anyone know, or has bought one that is working with the Xperia Play?

AwaisKhan said:
Ive seen hundreds of portable chargers on ebay but they say "charger may not work for some devices with different voltage" blah blah, does anyone know, or has bought one that is working with the Xperia Play?
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My brother has this for his iPhone, but it worked in my xplay too
http://www.duracelldirect.co.uk/pno/pps5h.html

AwaisKhan said:
Ive seen hundreds of portable chargers on ebay but they say "charger may not work for some devices with different voltage" blah blah, does anyone know, or has bought one that is working with the Xperia Play?
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They mean it won't work on older battery types like NiCad. All lithium batteries operate between roughly 4200mv (full) and 3500mv (dead) so as long as you have a cell phone newer than like 5 years old it will recharge it just fine.
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I bought the official Sony Ericsson EP900 charger in a bundle with a BST41 battery for about $40. There are many cheap conterfeits on eBay.
It does not include a MicroUSB cable or a prongs to insert directly into an AC outlet. You have to use your MicroUSB cable and find a power source to plug it into. The AC adapter and MicroUSB cable included with the phone work fine, but I expected at least a MicroUSB cable.
It does have a hard cover so that the battery doesn't get mashed or poked when you carry it around (I don't want a counterfeit battery catching fire in my motorcycle tank bag!). It's all very small and portable. I was surprised that it shipped in a small padded envelope. I think I ordered it from MobileCityOnline on eBay.

Thanks everyone! :d

Buy that l. If not compatible sell again
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Charger for the car?

Hey everyone,
I'm planning on buying a car charger for my phone soon as I take a lot of road trips and now that I finally have a phone with navigation I thought this would be really handy to have.
My question is: What is the best cell phone charger? What should I be looking for? I hear that some chargers can burn out the battery if left in for too long.
Also, I'd like a charger that would be able to power my ipod as well.
Thanks!
Edit:
I was browsing around and saw this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Scosche-Dual-USB-Car-Charger/dp/B000RYSU7O/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
Comments on it?
Look in the captivate general thread for this discussion ...
Why would this be in general? this is an accessory is it not..?
the only thing I can say about that is ...
DirtyRasa said:
Why would this be in general? this is an accessory is it not..?
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The answer your question is there regardless.
The answer to your question is a bit more involved than yes or no, and involves USB standards.
Perhaps it should be moved ... not my call to make.
i just bought this
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230503161988
for $8 not bad
I got mine free from Wal-mart when I bought my captivate and it does a good job of charging it.
DirtyRasa said:
Hey everyone,
I'm planning on buying a car charger for my phone soon as I take a lot of road trips and now that I finally have a phone with navigation I thought this would be really handy to have.
My question is: What is the best cell phone charger? What should I be looking for? I hear that some chargers can burn out the battery if left in for too long.
Also, I'd like a charger that would be able to power my ipod as well.
Thanks!
Edit:
I was browsing around and saw this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Scosche-Dual-USB-Car-Charger/dp/B000RYSU7O/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
Comments on it?
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Got this same exact one and a blackberry micro usb charger. Works great.
For the love of God don't cheap out... Been there, done that, don't waste the $$$.
Cables that work for $1.70:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QATRCA/ref=oss_product
A quality Griffin charger for $11.50:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001Q2FM5E/ref=oss_product
You haven't by chance verified that the $1.70 cable fits well in the Captivate slot?
I only ask because I have a mini-to-micro USB adapter I'm using with a mini USB cable right now and it appears to fit in fine. Unfortunately in reality the plastic around the male piece blocks it from slotting in fully and I have to fiddle with it to ensure it's in well enough to charge. Moving the phone in the slightest can dislodge it and sever the connection.
I'd like to buy this cable to work with my current home/car USB chargers but wanted to make sure it wouldn't have the same issue.
I can't post a URL yet so replace x's with t's to see my illustration: hxxp://imgur.com/TCi5h.jpg
phishie said:
You haven't by chance verified that the $1.70 cable fits well in the Captivate slot?
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Yea... I've used them to both sync and charge my phone and they work fine.
Moving the phone around won't cause it to come out.
Thanks, most appreciated!
Got mine from best buy. Might not b the best but u can get the wall charger and a car charger for 30 made by best buy brand rocketfish.
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TexUs said:
For the love of God don't cheap out... Been there, done that, don't waste the $$$.
Cables that work for $1.70:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QATRCA/ref=oss_product
A quality Griffin charger for $11.50:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001Q2FM5E/ref=oss_product
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never had a prob with cheap chargers before. They come with chips to prevent over charging...
Citznfish said:
never had a prob with cheap chargers before. They come with chips to prevent over charging...
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It's not the over charging that's the problem, it's the functioning
AT&T not as good as Samsung
I bought the AT&T branded Captivate car charger at the AT&T store, but I've noticed that it doesn't fit into the phone's slot as smoothly as the wall charger that came with the phone. Because of battery power decrease problems, I've just ordered another wall charger from the Samsung website (for use at work) instead of getting a 'generic' one from AT&T.
NeilQ said:
I bought the AT&T branded Captivate car charger at the AT&T store, but I've noticed that it doesn't fit into the phone's slot as smoothly as the wall charger that came with the phone. Because of battery power decrease problems, I've just ordered another wall charger from the Samsung website (for use at work) instead of getting a 'generic' one from AT&T.
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I looked at this baby in an AT&T corporate store after popping open the package. There is no indication whatsoever about the mA. Forget asking a store clerk. They look at you like a deer in headlights.
I bought Motorola P513 rapid rate car charger from Amazon and it's perfect fit. Now on sale for $5.85. Btw it's 950mAh.
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I just bought a random car lighter plug with a USB slot, and use my cable that came with the phone in the car. Its a little long but its the only one that fits well. I use my cable from an old bb in the house. Cheap iPhone car mount and that charger looks fairly nice
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I've got a griffin powerjolt dual ... works like a champ. I do not believe that it is a rapid charger and that it only puts out the USB2 standard 500mA per port. I personally do not like rapid chargers as I've seen problems with them in the past ... but ymmv.
alex72 said:
I bought Motorola P513 rapid rate car charger from Amazon and it's perfect fit. Now on sale for $5.85. Btw it's 950mAh.
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I just got mine as well. Fits right in. The glowing Motorola logo is kind of annoying though.

Lost charger

Hi all,
I lost my charger unfortunately.
I did search around but found amazon out of stock.
Where can I buy the charger.
Thanks.
drpratik said:
Hi all,
I lost my charger unfortunately.
I did search around but found amazon out of stock.
Where can I buy the charger.
Thanks.
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http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-SPN5...SKM8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1312842851&sr=8-1
http://cgi.ebay.com/Car-AC-Charger-...758129?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item588f078a71
Thanks a lot.
ANY charger that puts out 1000mA will work with it. Motorola makes "travel" wall chargers that sometimes go on sale for a buck, and have the plug folding into them so it takes less space in a bag. As long as it has a micro-USB plug or takes your USB cable, it will work, does not have to be specific for the phone.
The whole idea of microUSB chargers is part of a larger EU plan to allow for standard chargers with microUSB tips, so you can replace your cell phone but "never" have to replace the wall wart for it.
Just check the power output, most of the Motorola chargers put out 1000mA now because some phones with big batteries (like the Atrix) can use that power to charger quickly. Lower power rating, longer charge times.
You read my mind,
It was just the info I wanted to know.
Thanks.
Bear in mind though, not all micro usb chargers work on atrix. I have a few that dont work but work fine on my other stuff. Im not sure why though. I have an external battery that worked with my nexus one but not my atrix.
I voided my warranty.
Rred said:
ANY charger that puts out 1000mA will work with it.
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The one that comes with the phone in the US is 800ma actually. But as you said, 1000ma would charge it faster.
My atrix charger died so I'm currently using a blackberry charger with 750ma output. The iphone charger works too but it's a slower charge.
Whaddayaknow. The one supplied with my phone says 850mA, the one supplied with my bt earbud is 1000mA. Maybe someone at Motorola is paying attention to profits.<G>
But this is all part of why he industry is moving to standard chargers and why "all" standard chargers should work with standard phones. If a charger doesn't work with this phone, odds are it is too low power or simply a cheap piece of Chinese quality control which has one or more broken contacts in it.
I've gotten USB cables that have the same problem, charge or data not both. that isn't by design but at least one of the four wires in them was broken. Cheap cables is cheap cables--and I've seen cheap cables shipped as OEM from brand names.
Like cables from WD and possibly Moto that have the USB log on the wrong side of the plug--which means they are not entitled to use the logo at all, and the maker does not understand the USB spec.
If you live near a hotel, walk in and say that you left your phone charger in one of the rooms. They usually have boxes of forgotten chargers.
Thanks all for your help.
I started using lg micro USB charger which gives 700 ma.
Will get original one as well.
Thanks again.
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Go to monoprice.com and grab a dual USB / 3 port electrical outlet for like 3 bucks. Then stock up on 6-10ft micro USB cables for a buck a piece.
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Nice idea.
Will surely check out monoprice,
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[Q] Backup Battery/Extra rechargeable Battery?

Hey, i was wondering if this extra battery pack would charge my Acer A100 before i bought it. dose it have the same connectors to use it with the a100, also dose it put out a safe voltage?
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00...&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=463383511&pf_rd_i=915398
Thanks
Shotgun4 said:
Hey, i was wondering if this extra battery pack would charge my Acer A100 before i bought it. dose it have the same connectors to use it with the a100, also dose it put out a safe voltage?
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00...&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=463383511&pf_rd_i=915398
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I'm going to go with a tentative yes. Since it has a 12v output, however I'd check out this one:
amazon.ca/Energizer-XP8000-Universal-Adapter-External/dp/B0029U2WZU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1328748112&sr=8-1
People on another forum had a long discussion on the subject and the consensus that was reached was that it was the best off the shelf option.
I don't think you will be able to plug that one into your tablet - the plug for the A100 is a rare one.
Check this discussion for all the gory details:
www.acertabletforum.com/forum/acer-a100-accessories/1404-external-battery-a100-3.html
I finally ordered this one:
http://www.expansys.ca/energizer-xp8000-universal-power-adaptor-221031/
You then have to order the correct adapter (NP12) for free from the manufacturer. It's an excellent product.
excuse my filthy american links, but hopefully you can find something similar up north:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1M-3-3FT-US...ccessories&hash=item3cc1d51cd8#ht_2036wt_1139
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any battery at all. I use a duracell. smaller battery, but gives enough of a boost to get through the day at $20 instead of $100
http://www.amazon.com/Duracell-Powe...6KG6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1328811173&sr=8-2
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excuse my filthy american links, but hopefully you can find something similar up north:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1M-3-3FT-US...ccessories&hash=item3cc1d51cd8#ht_2036wt_1139
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any battery at all. I use a duracell. smaller battery, but gives enough of a boost to get through the day at $20 instead of $100
http://www.amazon.com/Duracell-Powe...6KG6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1328811173&sr=8-2
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But isnt USB charging all 5 volt, and our device is 12 volt. How can that cable charge an A100???
Yeah, @leftovermagic, that cable won`t help much with the Evo power pack that shotgun4 was asking about.
And American links aren't filthy, they're just not accessible to the rest of the world.
NoSudo said:
But isnt USB charging all 5 volt, and our device is 12 volt. How can that cable charge an A100???
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Ah, excuse my ignorance. Sorry.
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When I was at the local Radio Shack they had "G" type(I think it is) connectors that can go onto the ends of the charge adapters they sell. Fry's has the same stuff. Its just the little connector end you attach it to the wire your self. Im guessing as long as you have 12v supply that will deliver around 1.5A and a pos and neg wire you could just one of those. Its the same end as is on the universal car chargers folks are using from Walmart.
I have been wanting to find a small solar pannel or somthing for camping and such.
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Ah, excuse my ignorance. Sorry.
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Hehe no worries man. I didn't think about that or realize it my self until I went to buy an adapter and looked at the specs on the wall charger. I had guessed it would be 5v like most other small portable devices too.
so overall , do we have an external battery charger we could use with this tablet?
As I said in post #3,
http://www.expansys.ca/energizer-xp8...daptor-221031/
It's pricey, but it works well.
jschall said:
As I said in post #3,
http://www.expansys.ca/energizer-xp8...daptor-221031/
It's pricey, but it works well.
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OK thanks sounds like a plan. I will go with this and post back on a review how it work out. Thanks guys for all the help.
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Anker Astro 3 battery backup pack
Bought an Anker Astro 3 (10000 mAh battery pack from Amazon (has 9v/12v option) for $59. Bought a special cable for the Anker to Acer Iconia from Edosupply on Ebay for $8.50.
Charges my A500 from <10% to 100% in ~ 100 mins with the switch set to 12v. Nice
The Ebay description says that the cable can be used "for Anker External Battery fit Acer ICONIA Tab A500 A501 A200 A100". Mine works for my A500 so I suppose it should work for the rest?
Confirmed here as well:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1835878
I wanted to share my experience with an external powerbank for the A100.
My main issue was, I need something like the Ankor, but that product wasn't available for me to buy in Australia. Amazon sellers wouldn't ship the item, nor at a reasonable price.
So instead, I bought something similar, which I bought out of China (Ebay). It works perfectly, and the powerbank can be used on other USB charging items which require 2A 5V power (HP Touchpad, etc). Perfect for when we travel with multiple mobile phones, tablets, etc.
For the Powerbank, I bought this: 10000mah Powerbank
For the cable for the A100, I bought this: 2pcs Short DC 5 5x2 1mm Female TO 3 0x1 1mm Cable | eBay
Again, both work perfectly for the A100, and all my other charging needs.
Car charger
I am looking for a way to use it in the car. I first tought on going with 120v converter and use its usual wall charger but i would prefer something more integrated.
I've looked into this:
http://www.amazon.ca/Psa18r-120p-Ad...1394232288&sr=8-6&keywords=iconia+car+charger
But it seems rock cheap and I expect it to either burn or the cable to break easily (looking at it)
Did anyone had any previous experience with Pwr+ products ?

European plug for charger?

I'm looking to find the European plug for the Galaxy Note 10.1 charger to replace the US one when I'm traveling.
Can anyone help me locate it or find the part number for it, please?
Thanks in advance!
I've simply bought a charger on ebay. For less than eight bucks you get the plug plus a charger and usb cable :good: (search for "EU Mains Travel AC Charger Adapter + USB Cable Samsung P6200 P6800 P7300 P7500" )
desoxy said:
I've simply bought a charger on ebay. For less than eight bucks you get the plug plus a charger and usb cable :good: (search for "EU Mains Travel AC Charger Adapter + USB Cable Samsung P6200 P6800 P7300 P7500" )
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Is that OEM, original Samsung?
Also, I'm always wary about purchasing things from Hong Kong or China. Would prefer Europe. Thanks!
What's strange is, the GT-N8013 plug (excluding the cable) comes in two sections: the prong and the charging head. You would think the purpose of this is to interchange various prongs into the same charging head when traveling. But it seems that these interchangeable prongs that fit this charging head are difficult to find! I'm looking for a European one myself, with no luck. Why buy a whole new plug when you can just change the prong? It defeats the purpose of the interchangeable and portable design.
wgraz said:
What's strange is, the GT-N8013 plug (excluding the cable) comes in two sections: the prong and the charging head. You would think the purpose of this was to interchange various prongs into the same charging head when traveling. But it seems that these interchangeable prongs for this charging head are difficult to find!
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that's the problem i'm having....
oroboros74 said:
that's the problem i'm having....
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You can buy that plug from Ebay as noted above and only use the prong with the stock charging head(or visa versa) but who's to say it will fit? I don't want to spend extra $ and wait two weeks for delivery to find out it won't fit or work.
The prong interface/connection to the charging head seems proprietary, or almost proprietary.
I can tell you that it will definitely fit - I use mine this way
desoxy said:
I can tell you that it will definitely fit - I use mine this way
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Oh, OK. How long is the charging cable? Looks like it's not even a foot long. Thanks.
well where in europe-are you going? UK, Italy and other countries are using different wallsockets.. There are AIO adapters that will fit several countries.
tcntad said:
well where in europe-are you going? UK, Italy and other countries are using different wallsockets.. There are AIO adapters that will fit several countries.
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Probably should have been more precise in saying European plug: what I meant was the so-called "Europlug".
desoxy said:
I've simply bought a charger on ebay. For less than eight bucks you get the plug plus a charger and usb cable :good: (search for "EU Mains Travel AC Charger Adapter + USB Cable Samsung P6200 P6800 P7300 P7500" )
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Well, I ordered one of these and just as suspected, they are NOT BRAND NEW. That's why I don't like buying stuff from China. You have to wait 2 weeks for disappointment. You think they're new? Look at them more closely. Garbage. They repackage these from the bottom so the seal is not broke.
Thanks for the update!
I contacted Samsung about getting just the plug as a replacement part, and I must say they weren't very helpful, saying that I'd have to just buy a new charger. For the moment I'm just using a simple plug adapter which is doing the trick, but I hate the extra bulk. Ugh! First-world problems!
oroboros74 said:
Thanks for the update!
I contacted Samsung about getting just the plug as a replacement part, and I must say they weren't very helpful, saying that I'd have to just buy a new charger. For the moment I'm just using a simple plug adapter which is doing the trick, but I hate the extra bulk. Ugh! First-world problems!
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Yes, I hear ya. You can order that one from Ebay. They are the correct type and Euro prongs will fit your Samsung plug but they are not new. These are repackaged with scratches, marks, scuffs, nasty and they have THE NERVE to re-apply the protective clear plastic film back on the pieces! And these sellers on Ebay are selling them as NEW!. Granted, it is only $8 but everything is scratched and the supplied cable doesn't fit properly into the 30-pin jack. So you're paying 8 dollars for a European plug. I never even tested it because I'm not in Europe yet. The prongs could be messed up too!
Samsung's response and marketing is just ridiculous in this respect. WHY make a two section plug when you can't swap the prongs out when traveling. Defeats the whole purpose of it's design. Defeats the whole purpose of portability WHICH THIS TABLET IS ALL ABOUT. It perturbs me.
I am looking for the same thing. We purchased 2 note 10.1 tablets in Australia and live in Italy. I have been looking for a travel kit, but the only one I have seen is in Hong Kong. I will probably just buy a new European adapter, and one for the US if we still have them when we go back.
Generally when we travel I take 2 good (SKOSS) universal travel adapters and a 3-way plug adapter. Hotels (and most houses/apartments) have a limited number of outlets and not always the standard plugs. With this setup I can charge everything overnight on 1 or 2 outlets. When traveling lighter, I just take the cables and use the 2 port usb adapter that comes with the SKOSS travel adapter and charge a little slower overnight.
By the way I have had the same problem with several different devices. I have never been able to buy the plugs separately from the oem. If you are sure you need the standard European 2 round prong plug, there are very small and cheap US to European adapters. We have 20 to 30 of them and they work well. Just be sure or you will be spending far too much on a travel adaptor when you get there. In stores they can run 50 euro. You can get them cheaper online, but that is not usually an option when traveling.
http://www.amazon.com/Travel-Europe...=1358575357&sr=1-20&keywords=eu+to+us+adapter
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That's what I'm running with right now. 50 cent adapters bought online. Work great, just a little bit of a nuisance having a plug in a plug...
I found another solution for this problem. The connecter for the interchangable plug is the same as the really cheap 2 prong connector for most electronics. Instead of using the plastic plug, use the cheap plastic cable that comes with most radios or DVD players (that aren't permenantly attached). I purchased 2 European travel chargers then noticed the shape of the plug is the same as the generic 2 prong cable.
FloydF said:
I found another solution for this problem. The connecter for the interchangable plug is the same as the really cheap 2 prong connector for most electronics. Instead of using the plastic plug, use the cheap plastic cable that comes with most radios or DVD players (that aren't permenantly attached). I purchased 2 European travel chargers then noticed the shape of the plug is the same as the generic 2 prong cable.
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i don't think I understand what you mean...
oroboros74 said:
i don't think I understand what you mean...
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It is so call 8 plug. Search on eBay. Even your laptop's charger has that plug most likely.
Szadzik said:
It is so call 8 plug. Search on eBay. Even your laptop's charger has that plug most likely.
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He hah! I thought so. It's what I would call the pig tail that that plugs into the wall and then into the power brick. You have one with your battery chargers, old hard drive adapters, universal power supplies.
I thought it was the same, glad to have it confirmed. I already travel with one that I use for a battery charger, universal power supply and an inverter.
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This also makes it easier for me because the Samsung usb cable is so short. I can use the "pig tail" to plug into the wall and the brick is closer to where I need it to charge my Note while I use it.
This cable is really inexpensive and works better than a cheap adapter. Just stay away from the sony version, it has a square side and I don't think it will fit.
http://www.amazon.com/Cables-Unlimi...&qid=1361337545&sr=8-6&keywords=8+power+cable
I have been able to find these cables locally in most large cities internationally. I have also been known to order from amazon a week or 2 before traveling, and have things delivered to my hotel. Saves time and money, but can be problematic, mostly from credit card companies.
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Szadzik said:
It is so call 8 plug. Search on eBay. Even your laptop's charger has that plug most likely.
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It depends, I see a lot of "Micky Mouse" (3 prong grounded) connectors for laptops, but YMMV.
I keep a couple at work for visitors, our genius IT department said they would have to order the whole power supply to get the cables, I just went to a local electronics store and paid 2 euro each for the cables...
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Wall chargers - anything special between different kinds?

My chargers are all ripped somewhere and not charging right so I'm going to buy a new one. Besides the amps, are there any difference between chargers? I was told to order an HP 2.1A off Amazon but my gut tells me to get a Samsung one. So if there's any special or good wall chargers that have the usb cable someone let me know, thanks
hrffd said:
My chargers are all ripped somewhere and not charging right so I'm going to buy a new one. Besides the amps, are there any difference between chargers? I was told to order an HP 2.1A off Amazon but my gut tells me to get a Samsung one. So if there's any special or good wall chargers that have the usb cable someone let me know, thanks
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i'd suggest buying an original samsung one for your device
better safe than sorry
The little samsung brick is 1amp. You can probably get one for $5.
Is getting a bigger amp one better or will it just overheat the phone?
hrffd said:
Is getting a bigger amp one better or will it just overheat the phone?
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it charges ridiculously faster but will over heat the phone too much
So I might as well just get http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0051ZJA64 ?
I was looking for a good charger with a long cable, this one says the cable is pretty short
My suggestion is to buy chargear and long cable separate. I think 6 feet is the longest microusb cable I have seen
Make sure it has data transfer capabilities. Although most do I have gotten one in the past that was a charge only cable.
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I've used generic charging cables for YEARS with many different types of cell phones and have never had a problem. I think I had a charging cable fail once, but never any damage to a phone. I always go with the cheapest ones I can find.
larski said:
I've used generic charging cables for YEARS with many different types of cell phones and have never had a problem. I think I had a charging cable fail once, but never any damage to a phone. I always go with the cheapest ones I can find.
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I too use generic chargers and cables. As long as the specs of the stock charger are met (voltage and amps), you should be fine. I usually get my gear from monoprice.com. Their stuff is very cheap and I haven't had a problem with it [yet]!
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The little samsung brick is 1amp. You can probably get one for $5.
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Could you give me a link for that please? I can't seem to find it for that price anywhere. You're talking about the external samsung charger right?
FuMMoD said:
Could you give me a link for that please? I can't seem to find it for that price anywhere. You're talking about the external samsung charger right?
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Yep they are all over amazon, just get from a reputable seller as some are fake. I bought some batteries from this seller in the past and they have it for $5.50 http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Travel-Charger-Detachable-Charge/dp/B006YCORR0/
someguyatx said:
Yep they are all over amazon, just get from a reputable seller as some are fake. I bought some batteries from this seller in the past and they have it for $5.50 http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Travel-Charger-Detachable-Charge/dp/B006YCORR0/
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Ah for some reason I misread that and thought you were referring to an external charger where you insert the batteries into. My mistake but I was looking for an OEM charger cable also though, so this works too lol. Thanks
I had external charger but its not oem just the really cheap black one with the red/blue light. Worked fine for me.
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I had external charger but its not oem just the really cheap black one with the red/blue light. Worked fine for me.
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Does it work well for extended batteries? I have a Qcell coming in this weekend and would love to have a good working external charger for it.

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