i have the samsung wall charger that came with the phone, but the usb connection is from kodak since i broke the samsung usb connector.. will this kodak one harm my battery or anything?
amzi said:
i have the samsung wall charger that came with the phone, but the usb connection is from kodak since i broke the samsung usb connector.. will this kodak one harm my battery or anything?
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Should be fine... check the mAH of each charger...
If the Kodak is a breakaway USB cord, use the Samsung base, and the Kodak cord...
Quasimodem said:
Should be fine... check the mAH of each charger...
If the Kodak is a breakaway USB cord, use the Samsung base, and the Kodak cord...
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what do u mean check the maH for each charger i dont have the kodak charger just have the kodak cable, and a samsung wall charger
amzi said:
what do u mean check the maH for each charger i dont have the kodak charger just have the kodak cable, and a samsung wall charger
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Then don't worry about the mAH, it's charging exactly as it was with the OEM cord...
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Hi,
I'm in deep sh*t, I lost a part of my luggage, where all the chargers for my phones and my laptop and the data cable for my SGS2...
In order to save on buying both a charger and a data cable (as on SGS2, they are separate), I'd like to ask, whether I could buy an
SGS4 charger ? Would it not do any harm to my batter on the long haul ? I know that the SGS4 charger is made of a USB data cable,
which is then plugged just in a socket connector...
Thanks!
darkman088 said:
Hi,
I'm in deep sh*t, I lost a part of my luggage, where all the chargers for my phones and my laptop and the data cable for my SGS2...
In order to save on buying both a charger and a data cable (as on SGS2, they are separate), I'd like to ask, whether I could buy an
SGS4 charger ? Would it not do any harm to my batter on the long haul ? I know that the SGS4 charger is made of a USB data cable,
which is then plugged just in a socket connector...
Thanks!
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my understanding is that so long as the output voltage is the same (5.0V) and the max output current on the charger is rated 0.7A (or above), you should be in good shape. I even occasionally use my ipad usb charger + usb data cable to charge my s2.
Yea most USB chargers should be fine. Heck, I'm using a $7 generic one I got from a local store because mine always break and it works fine.
I agree with Bigtonyman, using most microUSB charger is fine. Only output voltage must be 5V
I am charging daily my SII with: original charger 700mA (home), Nokia charger 950mA (parents) and occasionaly with china car lighter charger 1000mA, and from computer USB port.
I have my original battery 1,5 year old, and the battery time is similar to when it was new.
I've had some trouble charging my new tablet.
When I first received the tablet, I plugged it in to the supplied cable and allowed it to charge to 100%.
I used it for a day to run the battery down.
I then left it plugged in to the computer with a standard cable for 11 hrs.
It appears that it didnt charge at all.
Now I drove all the way back to my office to test it again with the factory supplied cable and it does appear to be charging slowly but it is totally discharged.
I've experienced intermittent issues with charging. Seems like it prefers but doesnt require the samsung charger/cable. Are the voltages and everything the same?
Yeah, seems like it wont charge on a usb port. Only seems to rocognize the supplied samsumg charger...
Apache0c said:
Yeah, seems like it wont charge on a usb port. Only seems to rocognize the supplied samsumg charger...
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Do you see that the battery icon has a red X over it when you have it plugged into the computers USB port. The tablet needs the power that the supplied Samsung charger puts out to charge that big battery.
On page 9 of the users manual it says "Note: You cannot charge the battery using the USB cable and
your PC"
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so is it just a 2A usb charger?
When it's got the red cross over the battery symbol (when it's plugged into a computer USB or car charger etc) it does still charge, but very slowly. Probably only with the screen off.
Apache0c said:
Yeah, seems like it wont charge on a usb port. Only seems to rocognize the supplied samsumg charger...
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It charges with any standard charger. I use non-samsung charger and it charges fine, in fact I have not removed the original charger from the box.
As with USB it does charge but really slowly, while it shows not charging.
I believe that a standard USB is 1A and the note 2014 is 2A. Can anyone confirm?
Apache0c said:
I believe that a standard USB is 1A and the note 2014 is 2A. Can anyone confirm?
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Yes, this is correct, my standard Galaxy S4 is 1A, however a computer may put out even less than this.
Apache0c said:
I believe that a standard USB is 1A and the note 2014 is 2A. Can anyone confirm?
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No. Standard USB 2 port supplies 0.5A. USB 3 port will supply like 1.5A or less. As for USB 2, you may install (if motherboard supports it) ASUS Ai Charger so that it supplies 1A.
I have gigabyte mb and it has its own driver to over supply usb 2 current. With that I have about %6/hour charging rate if screen is off. Using Samsung own charge, I got about %24/hour.
PS: Look like my desk usb 2 port supplies .5A only (%6x4=%24).
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Yes, this is correct, my standard Galaxy S4 is 1A, however a computer may put out even less than this.
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I think you're right. I'm using a 2.1A CostCo Charger and it seems to be charging the 2014 P-605 perfectly.
howard30 said:
No. Standard USB 2 port supplies 0.5A. USB 3 port will supply like 1.5A or less. As for USB 2, you may install (if motherboard supports it) ASUS Ai Charger so that it supplies 1A.
I have gigabyte mb and it has its own driver to over supply usb 2 current. With that I have about %6/hour charging rate if screen is off. Using Samsung own charge, I got about %24/hour.
PS: Look like my desk usb 2 port supplies .5A only (%6x4=%24).
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Not to be rude, but what you wrote here makes no sense to me .
i got the charging issue also, with original charger 2A, original USB cable
checking with galaxy current, value at 900mA
my tablet charges perfectly with original charger and cable but using every standard usb charger (2A and 700mA) it charges but the "connection" is unstable: it's like usb is connecting and disconnecting repeatedly.
I've checked every connection, using the same charger and cable with another phone the connection is stable.
Anyone with the same issue?
(rom xKat on P605)
Anyone know of a good source to get an OEM cord that will properly charge in the car? Tried monoprice and a couple others and they appear to be charging but don't actually charge.
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Anyone?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51825009
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If you are trying to charge from a USB port built in to your car, you are only going to get a 500mA current which isn't enough to charge your phone if you're using navigation or anything.
For a charger that will work well in the car, look at the Anker PowerIQ charger.
http://www.amazon.com/Anker®-Dual-P...&qid=1397483180&sr=8-6&keywords=anker+poweriq
Both ports will charge Android devices or iPhones at the full rate.
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If you are trying to charge from a USB port built in to your car, you are only going to get a 500mA current which isn't enough to charge your phone if you're using navigation or anything.
For a charger that will work well in the car, look at the Anker PowerIQ charger.
http://www.amazon.com/Anker®-Dual-P...&qid=1397483180&sr=8-6&keywords=anker+poweriq
Both ports will charge Android devices or iPhones at the full rate.
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if u turn off ur screen & only listen to the directions, it will charge, but if u want to see where ur going, the battery will remain flat. power in = power out.
raptir said:
If you are trying to charge from a USB port built in to your car, you are only going to get a 500mA current which isn't enough to charge your phone if you're using navigation or anything.
For a charger that will work well in the car, look at the Anker PowerIQ charger.
http://www.amazon.com/Anker®-Dual-P...&qid=1397483180&sr=8-6&keywords=anker+poweriq
Both ports will charge Android devices or iPhones at the full rate.
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Whaaaaaat?? Cars can put out more than 500ma
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Ben36 said:
Whaaaaaat?? Cars can put out more than 500ma
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If the port is a charging-only port, sure. But most are charging + data ports.
I have a car charger but for some reason the cables I've gotten don't charge properly, even though it looks like it is.
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Ben36 said:
Whaaaaaat?? Cars can put out more than 500ma
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It varies dramatically from car to car, even from year to year. Generally, if it doesn't look like it's charging much, if at all, it's because it's not putting out enough amps, period.
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I have a car charger but for some reason the cables I've gotten don't charge properly, even though it looks like it is.
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How have you determined that it is the cable and not the charger? It is much more likely that a charger would be defective than a cable.
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How have you determined that it is the cable and not the charger? It is much more likely that a charger would be defective than a cable.
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because I had an OEM cable working fine in the charger, but the tiny clips at the end got bent down and now it doesn't stay seated properly in the charging port, so I tried a couple of places (Amazon, Monoprice) to get a replacement OEM charging cable - I have a dual port charger and have tried both ports with the replacement cables. They appear to charge (battery icon spins, using Mahdi Rom) my phone but when I get home the battery level is lower than when I plugged it into the car. Hence my quest to find an OEM charging cable, with the proper tiny clips so it stays properly seated, that I can use in the car. Monoprice cable fits nicely in the charging port, but doesn't seem to charge the phone. Not sure if there are data-only cables made but these were advertised as charging/sync cables...
Well, Monoprice has a lifetime guarantee so if you received defective cables they will replace them. I use both the Monoprice Premium cable and the standard cable and have no issue with any charger.
http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=103&cp_id=10303&cs_id=1030307&p_id=9762&seq=1&format=2
http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=103&cp_id=10303&cs_id=1030307&p_id=4868&seq=1&format=2
The only issue I run into is that one of my chargers is an iPhone charger and thus shows as "Charging (USB)" when you go to the Battery menu. That means they will only charge at 500mA which is not enough power to keep the phone running as a GPS. This Anker PowerIQ charger plus either of the Monoprice cables charges my phone without any issue (displays "Charging (AC)") while using the phone as a GPS.
http://www.amazon.com/Anker®-Dual-P...&qid=1397483180&sr=8-6&keywords=anker+poweriq
Edit: Also, when you say "OEM cable" do you mean the one that came with your Nexus 5 or the cable that came with your charger (since both are provided by the manufacturer of the equipment)? If it's the one that came with your Nexus 5 it is probably just that you received a defective cable since the Nexus 5 cable is a standard sync + charge cable. If it came with your charger it may be that your charger uses the iPhone spec and needs a charge only cable to properly charge an Android phone.
raptir said:
Well, Monoprice has a lifetime guarantee so if you received defective cables they will replace them. I use both the Monoprice Premium cable and the standard cable and have no issue with any charger.
http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=103&cp_id=10303&cs_id=1030307&p_id=9762&seq=1&format=2
http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=103&cp_id=10303&cs_id=1030307&p_id=4868&seq=1&format=2
The only issue I run into is that one of my chargers is an iPhone charger and thus shows as "Charging (USB)" when you go to the Battery menu. That means they will only charge at 500mA which is not enough power to keep the phone running as a GPS. This Anker PowerIQ charger plus either of the Monoprice cables charges my phone without any issue (displays "Charging (AC)") while using the phone as a GPS.
http://www.amazon.com/Anker®-Dual-P...&qid=1397483180&sr=8-6&keywords=anker+poweriq
Edit: Also, when you say "OEM cable" do you mean the one that came with your Nexus 5 or the cable that came with your charger (since both are provided by the manufacturer of the equipment)? If it's the one that came with your Nexus 5 it is probably just that you received a defective cable since the Nexus 5 cable is a standard sync + charge cable. If it came with your charger it may be that your charger uses the iPhone spec and needs a charge only cable to properly charge an Android phone.
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I meant the cable that came with my Nexus (or maybe it came with my wireless charger). Car charger didn't come with a cable, I got this one:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006SU0SX0/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Like I said, it was working fine with the original cable until the tiny pins got bent and it no longer stays seated in the charging port properly. I have the 3 foot version of that monoprice cable.
ldubs said:
I meant the cable that came with my Nexus (or maybe it came with my wireless charger). Car charger didn't come with a cable, I got this one:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006SU0SX0/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Like I said, it was working fine with the original cable until the tiny pins got bent and it no longer stays seated in the charging port properly. I have the 3 foot version of that monoprice cable.
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Then the only thing I can think of is that you received a defective cable. I use this charger with the monoprice cable and have no issue:
http://www.amazon.com/Anker®-Dual-P...&qid=1397483180&sr=8-6&keywords=anker+poweriq
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Then the only thing I can think of is that you received a defective cable. I use this charger with the monoprice cable and have no issue:
http://www.amazon.com/Anker®-Dual-P...&qid=1397483180&sr=8-6&keywords=anker+poweriq
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I chatted with monoprice and after I sent them a link to the car charger I'm using, they found it has both a 2.4 amp and a 1 amp slot. Said to try the 2.4 amp slot and see if that helps. I'll report back...
ldubs said:
I chatted with monoprice and after I sent them a link to the car charger I'm using, they found it has both a 2.4 amp and a 1 amp slot. Said to try the 2.4 amp slot and see if that helps. I'll report back...
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The 2.4A slot is designed using the Apple spec and won't charge the Nexus 5 properly. Once you plug it in check under the Battery menu. If you see "Charging (USB)" then it is capping at 500mA.
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The 2.4A slot is designed using the Apple spec and won't charge the Nexus 5 properly. Once you plug it in check under the Battery menu. If you see "Charging (USB)" then it is capping at 500mA.
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hmm that could be a problem. will check later and see what's what.
raptir said:
The 2.4A slot is designed using the Apple spec and won't charge the Nexus 5 properly. Once you plug it in check under the Battery menu. If you see "Charging (USB)" then it is capping at 500mA.
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Actually it does charge the phone quite nicely with the monoprice cable. Maybe problem solved. It shows charging ac. I'll let it run for a few days and see how it is.
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This is the best car charger period.
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Vehicle-Adapter-micro-USB-Charger/dp/B000S5Q9CA
Hi All,
I'm looking to buy an after market wall charges as the one that came with my Moto X died a couple of weeks back. Charging through the USB while will slow down the degradation of my battery takes forever. And a longer USB cable would also be nice.
Any recommendations? Right now I'm thinking of getting the RavPower 36W 4-Port for the charger.
(And is this the right section to be posting this? Or should I have made the thread over at Q&A?)
Thank you.
@kyzn
I bought my phone on Swappa and it didn't come with a charger. My only suggestion I have is to either get the Motorola Turbo Charger, or get one of their regular dual-port ones which you can purchase directly off their website. Sorry that I don't have a better solution or answer.
Why 36w when there's a 50w available?
I'm using this charger -> Anker® 40W 5-Port High Speed Desktop USB Charger with PowerIQ Technology
And these cables -> Anker® [3-Pack] Premium 3ft Micro USB Cables High Speed USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B
It also charges my iPads (using their own cables), and other devices (digital camera, bluetooth headsets, Anker External battery, etc). And i bought one of those for charging my son's RC trucks and Zoomer Dino.
nhizzat said:
Why 36w when there's a 50w available?
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I only have my phone to charge. Seems like a waste of ports.
kyzn said:
I only have my phone to charge. Seems like a waste of ports.
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Ok, then this -> Anker® 20W 2-Port USB Wall Charger with Foldable Plug Puts out up to 2.4A per port, up to a total of 4A.
Or -> Anker USB Rapid Wall Charger Its only a 1amp which is fine for most phones, like the 2013 X. My X came with a Moto 1150mA (1.15A) "duo rapid charger." So this 1A Anker will take just slightly longer to charge the X, but really shouldn't be that noticeable.
use either of them, with the cables I suggested before. Or this -> Anker® 6ft / 1.8m Extra Long Premium Micro USB to USB Cable High Speed USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B
(yeah, I'm happy with my Aker products, but no, I'm not employed or otherwise associated with them)
@KidJoe Thank you for the help. I ordered the Anker 20W 2-port and the 6ft USB cable.
Did you try calling them? They have pretty good customer service, if it died they might just send you another one for free.
Hello
My htc one m8 charging fast when i use htc usb cable but if i pluged another usb cable it's charing so slow.
Currently i charging with Note 3 charger & original Samsung usb cable
Sorry for my English
-juanito- said:
Hello
My htc one m8 charging fast when i use htc usb cable but if i pluged another usb cable it's charing so slow.
Currently i charging with Note 3 charger & original Samsung usb cable
Sorry for my English
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It may just be a higher quality USB cable. I bought a monoprice gold plated cable with a ferrite core and it works great!
It got higher ampere, but doesn't note 3 have usb 3.0 charger cable out of the box? anyway, i believe it's a 2.0 amp adapter.
BUT, do you mean just the cable or? because some cables are poor quality, and not delivering all the power to the phone, chinese cables for example does (some cheap ones).
I dont recommend to fast charge if possible, try to charge your phone as much slow as possible (with slow, i dont mean charging from pc, just dont use those fast-charge options and/or high ampere adapters, it could decrease battery capacity, and overheat the phone during charging. I did some experiment with my stock charger with 2.0 amp, and another stock samsung charger which is 1.5amp, and it charged slower, but guess what? my battery somewhat feels like it lasts longer. Maybe i feel.