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Power Monkey

Hi all,
Noticed that my power monkey doesn't charge my nexus anymore.
Is this to do with needing more oomph so to speak?
Cheers
Alun
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Same issue. I've emailed PowerMonkey support - it's a bit puzzling because the USB spec only calls for 5V and 900mA and the powermonkey classic is rated to output up to 5.5V and 1.2A.
Is your powermonkey charger also the classic version?

Yes, it's the classic version.
They've now suggested using the female usb tip and the normal usb cable to see if that works. Will try it later but I know the micro usb tip isn't faulty as it works on other mobiles.
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Us chargers

Hi,
I currently have the euro charger with us adapter and its annoying how janky the thing is.
What are you fellow us owners using for wall chargers?
I'm thinking the Samsung galaxy note charger might be good. Its under rated at 5v .7A so it should work right just charge slower ...
Thanks
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Anyone. Guess no one charges they're note lol
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I use an old HTC wall charger same amps and its really slim... HTC diamond charger
At my desk I also use the charging station from quirky.com
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I am using my dell streak charger! It is 1 amp and seems to work pretty well.

DOGSofDOOM said:
Hi,
I currently have the euro charger with us adapter and its annoying how janky the thing is.
What are you fellow us owners using for wall chargers?
I'm thinking the Samsung galaxy note charger might be good. Its under rated at 5v .7A so it should work right just charge slower ...
Thanks
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Just in case you're really cheap like me, an easy way to get the charger and adapter to "stick" together is to take some small strips of paper, fold them over and over again until they're about as wide and thick as a popsicle stick, and stick one in each side of the adapter socket. Then cram the charger into the adapter, and it'll fit like a glove. Before I did that, my charger would fall out of the adapter at least three times a day. If you'd like some pictures to see what I'm talking about, just let me know.
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Mister_Mxyzptlk said:
Just in case you're really cheap like me, an easy way to get the charger and adapter to "stick" together is to take some small strips of paper, fold them over and over again until they're about as wide and thick as a popsicle stick, and stick one in each side of the adapter socket. Then cram the charger into the adapter, and it'll fit like a glove. Before I did that, my charger would fall out of the adapter at least three times a day. If you'd like some pictures to see what I'm talking about, just let me know.
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Thanks. Think I'll go with the att note charger its only 4 bucks and its samsung. Only issue is its .7a so it will charge slower but I charge overnight so no big deal :-D
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eikiel said:
I am using my dell streak charger! It is 1 amp and seems to work pretty well.
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Good suggestion. Bummer i just sold my streak.
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Delete. Wrong thread
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Charging cables

I understand that not all micro usb cable effiently charge the s3. Do you have any recommendation other than stock option?

most of them should have no problem whatsoever unless you buy them from really low quality manufacturers.
I bought a bunch from monoprice and they seem to work just fine. (6ft cables)

Stay under 5' for best results. YMMV.
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I like the monoprice "premium" series.. Should be around $1-$2 each
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Oem wireless charger usb cable

Hello all!I don't have the official usb cable, and I can't get the charger to work (always get the red light) with all of the cables I've tried.does any one know where to get a replacement cable?
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I would suggest premium cables from monoprice to me they are even better than OEM

puska said:
I would suggest premium cables from monoprice to me they are even better than OEM
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can you provide a link to this product? i do need a replacement cable ..thanks in advance mate

http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_...ice.com/Search/Index?keyword=usb+to+micro+usb
thats the one thatd i take.

Yes thanks @Jrmiller that's the one I meant I've got 3 and 6 ft and both are really good
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Check out the existing thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2659398

I actually bought the monoprice cables last week at that threads suggestion, but no dice.
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puska said:
I would suggest premium cables from monoprice to me they are even better than OEM
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Yes its true.. its tougher btw

Does the phone charge when you directly connect it with the cable?
If so then your qi charger might be broken.

Best way to charge 2 devices at once

I have to daily charge by note 2 and tablet, I do really want to plug 2 wall adapters into the outlet. Is there a USB hub that I can plug into an outlet that splits into a multi usb hub port that I can plug the USB charging cables into (must output enough current to actually charge the device because I know if I plug my tablet into my laptop I get a X saying battery isn't charging) or is there some sort of cable I can buy that splits into 2?
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You could always go this direction...
Anker® 25W 5-Port Family-Sized Desktop USB Charger
Or similar, as long as it has 2A output you should be okay.

Itchiee said:
You could always go this direction...
Anker® 25W 5-Port Family-Sized Desktop USB Charger
Or similar, as long as it has 2A output you should be okay.
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Exactly what I need but on Amazon.ca it's 33$ which is a bit pricey
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arty93 said:
Exactly what I need but on Amazon.ca it's 33$ which is a bit pricey
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It's only $18 now.

lotus49 said:
It's only $18 now.
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On .com its 18 on .ca its 30, andn.com doesn't ship to Canada unfortunately
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arty93 said:
On .com its 18 on .ca its 30, andn.com doesn't ship to Canada unfortunately
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that's a bit of a con.
Have a look on eBay. There is bound to be something similar and much cheaper there.

Hubs provide 500mA per port, higher currents would interfere with data signals.
There are a couple of chargers with two 2A ports, mine offers 2x1A or 1x2A, which is getting somehow inconvenient.