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Will this work for car charger?

Looking at grabbing a couple extra car chargers and came across this:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=1083301&p_id=6152&seq=1&format=2#description
There were a couple of reviews stating it works on the EVO, but I'm concerned about it being 1100mAh vs. 1000.

You'll be fine. Devices using power draw amps, chargers don't push them. Your car's alternator is probably around 70 amps output, yet the fuse on your radio is commonly 10 amps or less.

Its not rated at 1100 mAh its rated at 600 mAh.

What is the guide line for buying a car charger for the evo when you plan to primarily use gps via Google navigation?
I skipped the cheap eBay chargers thinking it'd be a waste, yet here I am on my third charger from different manufactures trying to find one that will chArge while using the gps.
What is everyone else doing? Are we just supposed to not expect these evo to not charge while using gps?
Also, today I drove about 35 minutes while using gps and using one of my new charges and it didn't charge the battery at all. Also I noticed that when I reached my destination that my evo wasn't charging at all, intact the charge led on the phone was off...and my phone seemed hot.
Sorry to hi jack but my question seems relavant.
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potna said:
What is everyone else doing? Are we just supposed to not expect these evo to not charge while using gps?
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I have had good luck with a Palm car charger I picked up at Radio Shack on clearance. It actually puts out enough to keep up with constant navigation use. I have actually had Google navigation running, while streaming Pandora to my stereo, and my Evo was not discharging, display was at 25%. It got pretty warm, but didn't lose any power, it didn't gain much either.

Real chargers start at 99¢ on eBay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-SPRINT-OEM-...584865?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item20b3911b61
Circuitry in the batteries themselves limit how much amperage they'll allow in: more charger will not increase the power, nor shorten the charge time. It's a circumstance of using lithium as a power cell.

So your saying that a 300mah charger will charge our evos as fast as a 1 amp charger?
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I recommend getting one of them htc charger that has the blue led htc letter on the back. Or get the sprint one that is very long. You can find them both on ebay for under $10. I have the htc one which charges quickly but fit too loose in the cigarette lighter and sometime loose contact. You can also try using a power converter and charge your phone using the oem home charger.
Unfortunately our evo does become hot when using gps for extended periods. I solved it buying a soundgate m2 mount and putting it near the car's a/c vent. Shouldn't be a problem when the weather gets cooler.
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Nexus Wall Charger?

Since the Verizon Nexus is out, is anyone not going to be using the supplied wall plug charger adapter because they have something else/better ? I bought mine from the UK and it came with this behemoth sized "international" adapter that makes weird noises when it rapes/charges my battery :x
if any1 has a charger they dont really want, id be willing to throw in a few bucks for it :] plus shipping of course

As far as I know (and please correct me if I'm wrong) you can use any Android charger with micro USB. In fact, I used my OG Droid car charger on the way home and have it plugged into the Droid wall charger as I type this. It's working just fine.
So if you have a charger from an old Android phone, try it out.
p.s.
I would refrain from using that euro charger. You might fry your battery. Happened to a friend of mine from Australia earlier this year when he first moved here and didn't have a US phone.

arrtoodeetoo said:
As far as I know (and please correct me if I'm wrong) you can use any Android charger with micro USB. In fact, I used my OG Droid car charger on the way home and have it plugged into the Droid wall charger as I type this. It's working just fine.
So if you have a charger from an old Android phone, try it out.
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I would refrain from using that euro charger. You might fry your battery. Happened to a friend of mine from Australia earlier this year when he first moved here and didn't have a US phone.
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I actually don't. I sold/returned all my old phones along with their adapters. I bought a $25 charger but its not "compatible" with my phone so, instead of charging at its usual 1amp, it only does 5mAh

Here's a link to a wall charger from Amazon,
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Trave...E70I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1323972023&sr=8-1
$3.12.. looks like the same charger from Galaxy S1 and Nexus S.
Comparing the USB from Nexus S & Galaxy Nexus.. the Nexus S has a longer USB cable.

I'm interested in this as well. I'd like to identify another charger that can charge at full speed so I can replace that bulky U.K. charger.

zephiK said:
Here's a link to a wall charger from Amazon,
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Trave...E70I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1323972023&sr=8-1
$3.12.. looks like the same charger from Galaxy S1 and Nexus S.
Comparing the USB from Nexus S & Galaxy Nexus.. the Nexus S has a longer USB cable.
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dunno if thats 5mah or 1amp , and it looks kind of bad :/

Dmw017 said:
dunno if thats 5mah or 1amp , and it looks kind of bad :/
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Should be .7amp, the proper voltage for this phone.

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #37 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)
#2 in Cell Phones & Accessories > Accessories > Chargers > Wall Chargers
Can't be that bad.
http://store.androidcentral.com/samsung-travel-charger/5A17A8540.htm this looks more legit but you're paying a lot more.

add me to the list of the interested!

I already posted this a couple weeks back:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1376045

The iPhone's wall charger works fine, it's almost identical to Samsung's but it's white.
Same amprage and everything
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Battery workaround

Hey
I really want this phone but the fact it has no removable battery is a massive minus.
Has anyone discovered a work around for this? I mean like a small emergency charger that will boost the phone for 1-2 hours?
When i go to football i always tweet/FB heavily. And i find by 4-5 pm (5 hours unplugged) i need to think about putting my spare battery in. It isnt the best spare battery but will give the phone an extra 1-2 hours which is enough time for me.
Thanks

Why not a quick google search for mobile power storage? or mobile power?
http://www.duracellpower.com/cell-phone-chargers/default.aspx

Order one of these: http://s.dealextreme.com/search/battery+pack+phone
That's what I did.

I use this...
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http://www.zagg.com/accessories/zaggsparq.php

Are the Duracell ones any good for phones this high spec?
Are the others small enough to carry in your pocket?
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Brand/price of the charger doesn't matter. I use 10 euro worth small charger that has connector built in, it doesnt use cable. I just plug it into my phone and it will charge it. I always have it in my bag, fully charged. Use it rarely, but knowing I have it there helps. It's also light enough.
a bigger version of this:

I have one of those 5000mah packs from asolar (theres alot of them on amazon) and it works great! Although it's way too large to fit into your pocket, i usually bring it when I'm traveling. It can fully charge a phone like the one X - Twice!
About the size:
Its about the same size as an SGS, but twice as thick.

Are the duracells any good? Would the one x get a fee hours of charge?
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schriss said:
Brand/price of the charger doesn't matter.
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True, but the specs do. How fast the battery pack outputs power makes a big difference in how long it takes to charge the phone. Also some of the higher-end solutions can hold up to four full charges. Here's a chart...

Yes but I wanted cheap solution that works. So it charges pretty quickly as it gets really worm while charging my phone. It's not going to make my phone last a day, the purpose is to give me a boost when needed, nothing more, and for that its perfectly spent tenner.
I do have another charger that holds way more power and is able to charge my laptop, comes with multiple plugs as well as USB port, but I wouldn't carry that with me everyday like I can with the small cheap one.

I got a 7000mah one from Amazon for 20 quid, it's a cheaper less rip off copy of the 'new trent' chargers can't remember the brand though. Works a treat, charges with 1amp just as quick as a mains charger!
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I bought a portable solar portable charger 16000mah from espow.com
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I went for:
Veho Pebble 5000mA Portable Battery Charger

How to charge battery without phone?

Hi,
Does anyone know how I can charge the battery without the phone?
I tried to connect a USB cable (red & black wires) tot the + and - of the battery (correct polarity, I checked on the internet).
But that doesn't make sense, battery isn't charged after several hours.
Does any1 know how I can do this?
Thx very much!
Pieter

Why not just get a charger from eBay or Amazon? Doing it your way, even if it sort of works, may do serious damage to the battery. And the last thing you want to do its smoke a lithium ion battery.
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not sure if it safe/possible to it any other way then in the phone or a charger ment for it. there are universal ones and ones specific to the g2/dz that charge the batter without the phone. if you were do get it charging another way you may overcharge it, granted I believe the oem batteries should have a function to stop the charge @ a certain point but why taje the chance?
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If you can afford to check on amazom.com. I bought an universal external wall charger from them and it came with 2 batteries as well.
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. I'll try later to post the link with the image but I can honestly say I always have a fully charged battery.
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tronmech said:
Why not just get a charger from eBay or Amazon? Doing it your way, even if it sort of works, may do serious damage to the battery. And the last thing you want to do its smoke a lithium ion battery.
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Thx 4 your help.
I will explain why I'm asking this question:
the USB port of my Desire Z is broken.
I have ordered a completely new motherboard to fix this issue.
The board will be send to my homecountry from Hong Kong.
They will send it this week.
Until then, I have no Desire Z because the battery is empty and I can't charge anymore...

I can't remember the brand, but over at Staples there are these 7$ USB adapters for just bout any kind of battery , you just move the prongs to the contacts on the battery and slip it into a USB port (but given how our batteries have the contacts on the bottom instead of on the wide surface that may be difficult).
But yea I would say using an actual charger would be your best bet.

Where did you order your motherboard from?

www.htcrepairparts.com

Thanks.

cyberbozzo said:
Hi,
Does anyone know how I can charge the battery without the phone?
I tried to connect a USB cable (red & black wires) tot the + and - of the battery (correct polarity, I checked on the internet).
But that doesn't make sense, battery isn't charged after several hours.
Does any1 know how I can do this?
Thx very much!
Pieter
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http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Charg...367131&sr=8-1&keywords=htc+g2+battery+charger
here you go, something like this.

[Q] Good & cheap 2A car charger

Hello guys, i'm searchin for a good 2a car charger for my nexus 5... do you know one?

anyone?

Currently looking at this: 5v 2.1a XTar USB Car Adapter
However, It's still in the shipment process. Will be receiving it in a week.
I trust these guys, personally. They make amazing chargers for batteries I use on a daily basis.
Hate to do this to you, but If I don't reply back within a 2 weeks, that means it turned out perfectly.
Personally, I think it's going to be great.

The absolute best charger you could get for ANY phone is the BlackBerry charger... Powerful, cheap, durable, reliable...
Check out THIS thread.

Teio said:
The absolute best charger you could get for ANY phone is the BlackBerry charger... Powerful, cheap, durable, reliable...
Check out THIS thread.
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The blackberry ain't a CAR charger bud.
I'd suggest the Anker car charger.
http://www.amazon.com/Charger-PowerIQ-Technology-Samsung-Motorola/dp/B00D82O68Y

Motorola 2amp car charger is a great charger. I found it on ebay almost 2 years ago for about 6$ and it's still going strong
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I bought one T-Mobile branded car charger from meritline. It's 1A and does a very good job. Construction is very good and had extra usb slot for plugging other device
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I'm using the blackberry car charger. Same as the home but for the car. Look for deals and it's one of the best for a good price.

i have this one,but can t remember the brand of mine, shape and specs are the same.I integrated it in my car s dashboard ,cause I could n t see ipad iphone writing on it, so now it s hidden behind a carbon wrap vinyl.It s googd,I can use gps google maps and music and my battery charge a little bit meanwhile if I use 3.1a port
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I'm currently using a Samsung charger, it's around $12 here in Sweden.

A two amp charger won't make a difference, Qualcomm Quick Charge units make a huge difference, however.

humzaahmed155 said:
A two amp charger won't make a difference, Qualcomm Quick Charge units make a huge difference, however.
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so is Nexus 5 a quick Charge unit?

There IS a blackberry car charger. I currently own one a d used to get near 1.6A on it. I've never gotten close to 2A even with the highly acclaimed 2A BlackBerry wall charger but the 1.6A was good enough for the n5.
Model no on mine is ACC-48181-001