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okay so my charger for my xoom broke and im leaving for a trip tomorrow. i dont have time to wait to buy it off amazon, is there anyway i can charge the xoom without that charger? like over usb, or some ghetto style rig, i dont care. Can i take the pin off my old charger and attach it to another one with same output? HALP!
u cant charger it through usb cable and all u need the charger or the charging docking stating in order to charge sorry sir there is no other way bad luck
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okay so my charger for my xoom broke and im leaving for a trip tomorrow. i dont have time to wait to buy it off amazon, is there anyway i can charge the xoom without that charger? like over usb, or some ghetto style rig, i dont care. Can i take the pin off my old charger and attach it to another one with same output? HALP!
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If you can get the pin off your old charger you can make it into a usb power plug by soldering the wires together and heatshrinking it. Basically the XOOM will work on any charger that outputs 5V DC, so technically you could charge via USB, but it be a lot slower by 2X I believe. USB is 600mha while the official XOOM charger is 1200mha.
Xoom doesnt have working usb charge Function ... only with original charger and dock power pins (two golden ones)
Xooms Hardware doesnt allow usb charge without Hardware Modifications!
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Chaosgod27 said:
If you can get the pin off your old charger you can make it into a usb power plug by soldering the wires together and heatshrinking it. Basically the XOOM will work on any charger that outputs 5V DC, so technically you could charge via USB, but it be a lot slower by 2X I believe. USB is 600mha while the official XOOM charger is 1200mha.
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Are you serious, usb charging, before you give advise like this you should try it on your tablet, then come back and post about your findings. i bet it won't be good...
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Are you serious, usb charging, before you give advise like this you should try it on your tablet, then come back and post about your findings. i bet it won't be good...
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I guess people these days don't either read correctly or don't give any thought to my posts. I been posting in various forums and they all tend to miss important details as of lately. I will state what I said again:
If you take the pin off your adapter and modify it to connect VIA USB IT WILL WORK, jeez I can't believe people can't even understand that. When I was talking about charging via USB, that is assumed that you have the modified cable you made.
SO therefore I was right, and you are talking crap.
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Alright I will admit I was wrong on one thing, the adapter says 12V 1.5A, not 5V 1.2A, thought it was 5V since my usb car charger works. But anyways here is the damn proof that USB CHARGING IS POSSIBLE.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/l4rn5le1dvqvnjy/2012-09-25 10.02.46.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/qmf9wunfvj4zets/2012-09-25 10.04.08.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ma4j1xsw9j9q79s/2012-09-25 10.03.05.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/pkevl5cvkb5kk1e/2012-09-25 10.18.53.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/6lqlaxoef1xcu6l/2012-09-25 10.19.09.jpg
More than enough proof for you.
Your information should have been, If you take off the power adapter from the cable and modify a car charger to the end it would work..
If your information was post correctly there won't be any miss understand, by the way it is not a pin its a plug.
I'm not going to bother explaining every freakin context behind each words I say. My info more was than enough, unless you are some dim person and couldn't get my point. I clearly stated the fact that you had to solder and heatshrink the wires. Which I believe was more than a big enough "hint". Besides I brought my own adapter "plug" "pin" "tip or whatever you want to call it, so there was no need to modify a freakin car charger. Still can't read can you?
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I'm not going to bother explaining every freakin context behind each words I say. My info more was than enough, unless you are some dim person and couldn't get my point. Still can't read can you?
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Oh i can read, the problem is you can't Rite or Spell what you are thinking...UR Gramma....
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Oh i can read, the problem is you can't Rite or Spell what you are thinking...UR Gramma....
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I can say the same for you buddy.
Now boys... please put the hand bags down and slowly back away...
Interesting DIY effort there though!
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The USB only outputs 5V. The battery is 7.4 lithium poly which charges to 8.4V so can you see why this won't charge. By the way it is Write and not rite or right. Also there are a few mods that can be added to this tablet to make it run well. My solar panel will charge it up nicely when I'm at work or whatever.
Hi guys,
I'm just looking for either an extension cable or a charging cable that's 3m long but also charges as quickly as the standard charging cable. Does anyone know of any that will work with the One?
Thanks,
Phil
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tangle-Xylo...cs&ie=UTF8&qid=1365101579&sr=1-14&keywords=3m
Do you have personal experience of using it? I don't want yet another one that is slow to charge!
Cheers
It is just usb cable...........
The USB will be fine, the plug controls charge power.
That's what i meant
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http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tangle-Xylo...cs&ie=UTF8&qid=1365101579&sr=1-14&keywords=3m
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MacHackz said:
The USB will be fine, the plug controls charge power.
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The cable really does make a difference. Hence why my current 3m cable is going to take over an hour to charge 10% using the stock plug. With the stock cable it would take far less.
That's the way it seems anyway.
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The cable really does make a difference. Hence why my current 3m cable is going to take over an hour to charge 10% using the stock plug. With the stock cable it would take far less.
That's the way it seems anyway.
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Ahh, sorry I didn't realise maybe go to your local electronics shop and see their cables; that way you can easily return a bad one, however prices may be steeper.
Out of the blue I noticed my S3 was charging very slowly, it even was losing a charge while it was plugged in while I was using it. I figure it had something to do with my custom ROM so I reflash, still same outcome. The battery was still holding a good charge, so I figured it was something else. I then went out and bought a new charger, which came with a micro usb cord to see if that helped. Plugged in the new charger while using my old micro usb cord, still same outcome. Then used the new micro usb cord and old charger, charging went back to normal, problem solved! I would of never thought that the cord would malfunction from day to day use after such a short lifespan. Moral of the story, check your cords if you experience the same problem, it could save you some time and money!
Yup, I experienced the same thing! Slow charging, losing charge while plugged in, and horrible battery life. Once I changed the cable it went back to normal. That's also what I've been recommending people to check when they report similar symptoms
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I was wondering if I was the only one, haha. I'm guessing this will be a common problem for us with the S3.
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Good find
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Try a fast charge kernel, it work well good.
kruse1944 said:
Try a fast charge kernel, it work well good.
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This is true, but not that helpful when the USB cable is bad, please read the thread before posting bud.
I had the same thing happen with a friends USB cable over the weekend. Same phone same charger took 2 hours to get 18% (with fast charge enabled) plugged in with my cable, took 1.5 hours to charge the other 80%. Got the cord from here and all is good again. Wonder why this happens to some of these cords...
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This is true, but not that helpful when the USB cable is bad, please read the thread before posting bud.
I had the same thing happen with a friends USB cable over the weekend. Same phone same charger took 2 hours to get 18% (with fast charge enabled) plugged in with my cable, took 1.5 hours to charge the other 80%. Got the cord from here and all is good again. Wonder why this happens to some of these cords...
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Bad build you don't noticed but we do throw around the charger a bit and sometimes pull hard with the cords.
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daxecutioner24 said:
Bad build you don't noticed but we do throw around the charger a bit and sometimes pull hard with the cords.
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Ya that is true this is my culprit Click me I've done that about 10 times a week since I got the phone, I'm a lucky one though haha.
mt3g said:
This is true, but not that helpful when the USB cable is bad, please read the thread before posting bud.
I had the same thing happen with a friends USB cable over the weekend. Same phone same charger took 2 hours to get 18% (with fast charge enabled) plugged in with my cable, took 1.5 hours to charge the other 80%. Got the cord from here and all is good again. Wonder why this happens to some of these cords...
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I believe is a short or break in the cable that makes it think its plugged into a usb port on a computer.
Its been a while so hope im remembering this right, but when you use the wall outlet it connects two of the pins together where if plugged into a computer it does not. The phone detects this and allows a faster charge.
I remember in the past people would solder the pins together permanently (on the cable not the phone) so it would always charge faster.
I believe thats how it worked anyway. So if these have broken or shorted in some way it may cause that behavior. Hope that made sense.
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I believe is a short or break in the cable that makes it think its plugged into a usb port on a computer.
Its been a while so hope im remembering this right, but when you use the wall outlet it connects two of the pins together where if plugged into a computer it does not. The phone detects this and allows a faster charge.
I remember in the past people would solder the pins together permanently (on the cable not the phone) so it would always charge faster.
I believe thats how it worked anyway. So if these have broken or shorted in some way it may cause that behavior. Hope that made sense.
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Interesting, I'm not that techy at all. I did try plugging it into both computer USB port, and wall charger and neither gave it a proper charge.
It may be the same scenario but with different wires within the cable. Hard to say for sure.
In the end though, cables go bad just like everything else. I think many dont realize how much they really can abuse them!
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It may be the same scenario but with different wires within the cable. Hard to say for sure.
In the end though, cables go bad just like everything else. I think many dont realize how much they really can abuse them!
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Myself included, glad they're cheap. Nice seeing you around again man.
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Ya that is true this is my culprit Click me I've done that about 10 times a week since I got the phone, I'm a lucky one though haha.
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Lmao yeah mines gone throught that too.reason why their cheap is because it's really cheap material that companies throw in the box.I wish they were more solid with a bit more protection like the ones that came with my ps3.
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is there a way to have the tablet automatically power on if the battery dies? or to force a reset without getting to the power button?
i use my nexus 7 as a in dash h/u and atm have the fiberglass mold with a small hole for a needle or stick to go threw to hit the power buttong when/if it freezes or dies. but i would like to just skip that.
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is there a way to have the tablet automatically power on if the battery dies? or to force a reset without getting to the power button?
i use my nexus 7 as a in dash h/u and atm have the fiberglass mold with a small hole for a needle or stick to go threw to hit the power buttong when/if it freezes or dies. but i would like to just skip that.
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there is a fastboot command for auto power on:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2496079
don't know for the reset.
i also have my nexus mounted in my car, and the fastboot trick works for me.
what I'm wondering now is if it works but when using a Qi charger.
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there is a fastboot command for auto power on:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2496079
don't know for the reset.
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thanks will try it out.
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i also have my nexus mounted in my car, and the fastboot trick works for me.
what I'm wondering now is if it works but when using a Qi charger.
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thats a very good question. i have a qi charger here. i will try it out. after i do this patch.
cool let us know. i already put an order for it earlier today, so i'll cancel it if its not any better than my otg+charge cable.
also do you have any temperature issues with the qi charger? just saw some posts on that on the forums
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cool let us know. i already put an order for it earlier today, so i'll cancel it if its not any better than my otg+charge cable.
also do you have any temperature issues with the qi charger? just saw some posts on that on the forums
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just tested the patch, works great in the car. the qi charger does indeed turn the tablet on as well and no heat issues for me. i do have my tab underclocked to 1ghz and undervolted. not sure if that makes a difference in bat temp though
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just tested the patch, works great in the car. the qi charger does indeed turn the tablet on as well and no heat issues for me. i do have my tab underclocked to 1ghz and undervolted. not sure if that makes a difference in bat temp though
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when it auto powers on with the qi and otg cable plugged in, does the tablet also show the "charging" symbol?
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when it auto powers on with the qi and otg cable plugged in, does the tablet also show the "charging" symbol?
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yes. says its charging just like normal.
i wanted to go ahead and throw this out there but it seems that when charging with wireless charger and it hits the full marker and the tablet stops accepting a charge, the wireless charger will not start charging again unless its unplugged and plugged back in. idk whats up with that. im assuming the tablet just rejects a charge after reaching full and it cant tell the wireless charger to start again? or maybe the charger never actually quits but the tablet doesnt know the wireless charger is still there to continue taking a charge? not sure but either way its pretty annoying seeing as how i have it glued to the back on the tablet and the power is in behind my dash so i cant just unplug it very easy.
for me it seems really tricky to find the sweet spot where it starts charging.
also, i couldn't get it to charge with any charger/adapter without the official wall plug
is yours working with a car charger?
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for me it seems really tricky to find the sweet spot where it starts charging.
also, i couldn't get it to charge with any charger/adapter without the official wall plug
is yours working with a car charger?
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yea. using a dual usb car charger, with 1 output being 1A output and the other being 2.1A. i have the wireless charger connected to the 2.1 and a bluetooth hands free connected to the other. charger works fine until its done charging. i have mine directly in the middle of the tablet. idk if it really differs charger to charger but i use http://www.amazon.com/UPGRADED-Wireless-Charger-Charging-Qi-Enabled/dp/B00C40OG22 maybe the charger your using in the car doesnt have enough juice? try maybe a 1A or higher charger.
Hi folks,
I've been looking into wireless charging because, I thought, I could set up my phone to charge wireless; that is, across the room, for example. However, upon closer inspection, it looks like I'd be relegated to setting the device on a "base" in order for it to charge. Now, perhaps I was naive (or dumb) in thinking that I could chat away on the phone or otherwise keep it at my desk while some special hardware emits energy through the air to charge my device(s), but I can't for the life of me figure out what the big deal is about putting my phone on a base—that's connected to the wall(!)—to charge my phone in a manner that's less efficient than hooking it up to our 3.0 cable (which, I might add, charges my phone from the red to full in about a half hour). After all, to even take advantage of this charging method we have to buy a special battery, equipment, and even a new case that's compatible with the charger. I just don't get the value...
So, I defer to the community to enlighten me--what do you think of the setup and what benefits do you see form your investment? Also, do you notice a difference in battery performance compared to the stock battery?
Thanks,
R
Wireless charging is not worth it. IMHO.
the best i seen wireless charging is 0.8-1.0 amps which is nowhere near the 2 amps that is more or less required to charge at a fast rate in a decent amount of time from 0 to full.
Yes, it is not as fast as plugging it in but it is great for the purpose of convenience. Just drop it on the charger when you are not looking at your phone... just one downside: the charging back makes the phone thicker and you cannot use most of the cases. If you dont mind a naked phone, go for it.
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Yes, it is not as fast as plugging it in but it is great for the purpose of convenience. Just drop it on the charger when you are not looking at your phone... just one downside: the charging back makes the phone thicker and you cannot use most of the cases. If you don't mind a naked phone, go for it.
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reasonable question if you drop that on the pad and just leave and not go back what would it matter if it was plugging and and left? then you'll come back to a more of a charged phone lol
i use my phone all the time. to have a wireless charger is pointless to me since i cannot use it while its charging, its worthless. using the wired method not only lets me charge but also use my device as needed. its 100% crap if you ask me.... unless you're the type of person that doesnt use their device all the time and can be away from it for 3 hours +
I have the (Fast Charging)CHOE Qi Wireless Charger Kit. Didn't have to change any of my OEM. It is slower than the cord but I usually charge overnight anyway. I like grabbing it right out of bed and going. It's 50/50 for me. Probably didn't need it but now that I have it, it's cool. I got it off Amazon so it wasn't that expensive.
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Plugged is the way to go.
Until they come out with a wireless method like you stated (without leaving it on the charger) then I will just stick with the wire.
is it worth it to buy official equipment for wireless charging? no
is it worth it if you buy after market? yes! less than $25 bucks and you can have a wireless charger. yes it won't charge as fast as a plugged in charger but if you are charging overnight and want to protect your usb ports, check emails thru the night (i do it for business), and don't necessarily like wires on the side of your bed, i can't see a reason not to.
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is it worth it to buy official equipment for wireless charging? no
is it worth it if you buy after market? yes! less than $25 bucks and you can have a wireless charger. yes it won't charge as fast as a plugged in charger but if you are charging overnight and want to protect your usb ports, check emails thru the night (i do it for business), and don't necessarily like wires on the side of your bed, i can't see a reason not to.
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I can definitely agree to that. I like a wire free mess on my night stand as well.
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Comes in handy when charging at night no need for a cable... Wireless charger is Shhhhnice!
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Comes in handy when charging at night no need for a cable... Wireless charger is Shhhhnice!
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It's not so wireless when you pick up the phone and stops charging. Again what's the point if you're not going to use the phone how was the cable gonna mess anything up.
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Easier way to charge at my desk or night stand maybe I don't wanna bend down and grab the wire then plug it in, call me lazy but I like it. I had a s3 and s4 before try plugging in the wire into the device without turning the lights on in the dark, my s3 was cracked from the charging port area of phone all because it was dark and I'm trying to plug it in
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inflewence said:
I have the (Fast Charging)CHOE Qi Wireless Charger Kit. Didn't have to change any of my OEM. It is slower than the cord but I usually charge overnight anyway. I like grabbing it right out of bed and going. It's 50/50 for me. Probably didn't need it but now that I have it, it's cool. I got it off Amazon so it wasn't that expensive.
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Can you link to the kit if you don't mind? I'm a bit paranoid about most aftermarket power accessories. Nice to hear about one that works.
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Can you link to the kit if you don't mind? I'm a bit paranoid about most aftermarket power accessories. Nice to hear about one that works.
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No problem http://www.amazon.com/Charging-Wire...arging+Pad+and+Wireless+Charging+Receiver ...charger
I don't have some of the cons that the reviews talk about. My phone doesn't get really hot. I don't have the little bump in the back cover. It doesn't come with a plug but does come with the USB cord. I just use the original plug.
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No problem http://www.amazon.com/Charging-Wire...arging+Pad+and+Wireless+Charging+Receiver ...charger
I don't have some of the cons that the reviews talk about. My phone doesn't get really hot. I don't have the little bump in the back cover. It doesn't come with a plug but does come with the USB cord. I just use the original plug.
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Thanks, I've been looking to get a wireless charger for quite some time, maybe this will be the one.
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The benefit is 2 fold for me:
1) Ease. I have a Panasonic base that adjusts it's coil to line up with the phone so at night I just drop my phone on the base and KNOW that it's charging. Better than fumbling with a cable in the dark.
2) Less physical wear on the micro USB connector.
While not a wireless charger, the Amazon 9w speed charger & the Samsung USB 3.0 wire charge my phone super fast.
Wireless Charging
I did it just for the novelty factor initially. It was a good thrill, DIY mod types.
But later, I realized it is actually useful for me. I usually walk around while talking, and with Wired charger, I had to plug/unplug again and again after every call. Also, many times after unplugging, the wire slides down, and I actually have to crouch below my desk to recover it (call me sloppy, hehe). With Wireless charging, I just talk, place it back on the pad, nothing to worry about. It keeps charging while I do my work, and I also save the port (I've had port failing problems with other phones before).