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Charging the Galaxy note 2 - North American Users

I ordered the International Version of the SGN2 and it'll be here on Tuesday but I have an important question to ask. I watched several unboxings on YouTube and I could help but notice all of them came with the UK prongs for the AC adapter.
My question is how are the north american users charging their new Galaxy Note 2's?
Did you guys buy an adapter? Use a different charger? (If so would the nexus 7's charger work?)
Please advise...
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peoples_flip said:
Did you guys buy an adapter? Use a different charger? (If so would the nexus 7's charger work?)
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You should be OK with almost any USB 5V charger rated at 1A or more, but a 2A charger, like the Nexus 7's, would be the quickest.
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I'm glad you started this thread. This has been on my mind all morning. My GN2 should be here Monday. If anyone has a link to a good 2A charger please post.
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I use an iphone 4 adapter.
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I just started a charger thread in the accessories forum

peoples_flip said:
I ordered the International Version of the SGN2 and it'll be here on Tuesday but I have an important question to ask. I watched several unboxings on YouTube and I could help but notice all of them came with the UK prongs for the AC adapter.
My question is how are the north american users charging their new Galaxy Note 2's?
Did you guys buy an adapter? Use a different charger? (If so would the nexus 7's charger work?)
Please advise...
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Handtec included an adapter with mine.

hchxoom said:
Handtec included an adapter with mine.
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I ordered from Negrielectronics so I doubt I'll be getting one. What did they give you? 2A?
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My GN2 should be here Monday. If they didn't supply an adapter, I'm just going to run over to my local Radio Shack and pick up one of these.
http://m.radioshack.com/radioshack/product/detail.do?itemId=3932596&categoryId=&path=
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americasteam said:
My GN2 should be here Monday. If they didn't supply an adapter, I'm just going to run over to my local Radio Shack and pick up on of these.
http://m.radioshack.com/radioshack/product/detail.do?itemId=3932596&categoryId=&path=
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Good find and smart thinking! I think I'll do the same
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When you pre order from handtec they throw in a free adapter, and the note charges super fast like 10% to a 100% in 2 and a half hours.
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americasteam said:
My GN2 should be here Monday. If they didn't supply an adapter, I'm just going to run over to my local Radio Shack and pick up one of these.
http://m.radioshack.com/radioshack/product/detail.do?itemId=3932596&categoryId=&path=
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Anyone in Canada (Toronto area in particular) know where to buy one of these?
I know they're on eBay but I can't find it on the source.ca
Any suggestions?
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I have American Style adapters with converter prongs, and have been using it on 220v here in Korea. I've used it the other way as well. They all work no problem.
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I have a Nexus 7 charger and I believe this should charge the Note 2 just fine
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peoples_flip said:
Anyone in Canada (Toronto area in particular) know where to buy one of these?
I know they're on eBay but I can't find it on the source.ca
Any suggestions?
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The Source by CC will have those.
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Just a fyi - I ordered through Techno Trading House on eBay. I was just informed that theirs includes a standard US charger.
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I think I'm going to order a European to US adapter of eBay.
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AFAIK, the charging voltage on the Note II is the same 5V as all other phones, thus any USB charger should work. The only difference is in the current rating. A (tablet) charger rated for up to 2A will charge it faster, while others will be slower. Heck, you could use a 0.5A BT headset charger too! It will just take over 24 hours to fully charge the beast.
The current rating is the amount of current the device can supply safely. Its like a tap, the bigger the spout, the faster the water flow.

hirent said:
AFAIK, the charging voltage on the Note II is the same 5V as all other phones, thus any USB charger should work. The only difference is in the current rating. A (tablet) charger rated for up to 2A will charge it faster, while others will be slower. Heck, you could use a 0.5A BT headset charger too! It will just take over 24 hours to fully charge the beast.
The current rating is the amount of current the device can supply safely. Its like a tap, the bigger the spout, the faster the water flow.
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Actually my s2 charger (5v 0.7a) charges my note2 from 7% to 100% in 5 hours.
I'm considering keeping that charger for daily use as my note2 only charges during the night anyways while im sleeping and I think its more gentle on the battery to slow charge it. And I'll keep the 2A charger for emergencies.
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I have Anker Astro.

Wireless Charging?

Anyone know of a good wireless charger for the new nexus 7? Was gonna get the palm touchstone cus its so cheap but didn't know if it would fit...
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Anyone know of a good wireless charger for the new nexus 7? Was gonna get the palm touchstone cus its so cheap but didn't know if it would fit...
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2380784

drucquerkellan said:
Anyone know of a good wireless charger for the new nexus 7? Was gonna get the palm touchstone cus its so cheap but didn't know if it would fit...
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Also, just in case anyone else stumbles across this thread - the Nexus 7 uses the Qi wireless charging standard. The Palm touchstone is its own technology, so that base would not work.

Looking for a Qi dock where I could place the Nexus 7 in landscape

Anyone have any suggestions for one?

The nexus 4 orb works great
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just got this one and so far it seems really good... just using with stock n7 2 power cord... build quality is very good...
have not tested if it trickle charges yet.. will update
http://dx-box.com/nexus-wireless-charger-adapter-pad-for-lg-google-nexus-4-e960.html
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Tylt Vu
I'm a Kickstarter backer and still waiting for mine.
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The nexus 4 orb works great
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+1, I love using my nexus orb to charge my nexus 7.
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I got a no brand name made-in-China qi charger from ebay, and it works great.
just search with this term on ebay and you will find it.
"qi Wireless Charger for Nexus 4 Lumia 920 HTC 8X DNA Samsung Galaxy Note2 S3"

My concerns with the dbox / eBay ones are whether they will last compared to the nexus orb. It's tempting cost wise but I would be concerned the device fails and I have to get another. Did you guys compare at all to the official orb?
As for the official one, for those that own it is it really easy to pull off / on off the dock?
I read about Tylt and looks like a nice charger but I don't think I want to spend $80 on one either
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i noticed the d-box one the tablet slips off a bit so id imagine it would be the same for the official one...

I was reading through the Amazon reviews and it sounds like it can be a common issue and not just isolated to the Nexus 7. Funny that dbox lists it's product with no slip in the label
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andy_d0 said:
My concerns with the dbox / eBay ones are whether they will last compared to the nexus orb. It's tempting cost wise but I would be concerned the device fails and I have to get another. Did you guys compare at all to the official orb?
As for the official one, for those that own it is it really easy to pull off / on off the dock?
I read about Tylt and looks like a nice charger but I don't think I want to spend $80 on one either
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It's easy enough, just set it on the orb so that the orb is roughly in the middle, and wait for the docking sound, assuming you have it turned on. When you want to take the tablet somewhere just lift it and it comes right off the charger. It holds the tablet such that the tablet makes a great nightlight/clock for the nightstand.
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i noticed the d-box one the tablet slips off a bit so id imagine it would be the same for the official one...
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You'd imagine wrong. Imagine that! :silly:

Nokia DT-900 has an indicator LED when charging. The charge plate is about the same width as the N7. So the LED is visible when placed in landscape orientation. Works well for me.
The drawback is the power supply not being USB compatible. One extra thing to pack for travel...

Has anyone see the Kidigi wireless dock for the Nexus 7 yet?
Also wireless charging btw!
http://www.kidigi.com/products_lv2.php?pid=1495

Samsung qi charger
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Joeydez that looks perfect. It's like the original buy with wireless charging. I will look into that one
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Nokia dt-910 is exactly what you're looking for

Has anyone from the UK ordered the DBox orb copy?

The Nokia would work for sure but it seems like I would have to do an international order. Doesn't look like it's sold in the US. I'll have to check thoroughly when I get home
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att sells it and currently has it on sale for $51, there's a thread about it and the dt-900 on here somewhere. my local store had them in stock. online you get an extra 10% of of you buy 2 accessories and 25% if you get 3

andy_d0 said:
The Nokia would work for sure but it seems like I would have to do an international order. Doesn't look like it's sold in the US. I'll have to check thoroughly when I get home
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You can get the Nokia DT-910 from AT&T and they have it sale priced at $51.75, which is the best price I've seen.
Post above references my post. You can find it here.
http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/accessories/chargers/sku6290330.html#fbid=prSpgpYkYQ7

RojasTKD said:
You can get the Nokia DT-910 from AT&T and they have it sale priced at $51.75, which is the best price I've seen.
Post above references my post. You can find it here.
http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/accessories/chargers/sku6290330.html#fbid=prSpgpYkYQ7
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Yeah,I got one today at my nearest AT&T store and it works great, even with my nillkin case on it.
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Let's talk about Docks.

I'm going to miss using my pogo dock for my gnex, but wireless charging sounds cool. Are there any good dock recommendations out there? I use my phone as a clock so something where it's also a "stand" is what I'm talking about. Please post up any links!

I have a nexus 4 orb charger that I actually bought for my nexus 7. It's pretty awesome but a bit expensive. It's angled so you can see the screen but grips my tablet really well.
https://play.google.com/store/devic...ess_Charger?id=nexus_4_wireless_charger&hl=en
There's also a cheap knock-off version that I bought (it doesn't say nexus on it) to keep at work.
http://dx-box.com/nexus-wireless-charger-adapter-pad-for-lg-google-nexus-4-e960.html
It doesn't have that magnet-like hold on my N7 that the real one has but it might be OK for a phone.
But I would wait for this one...
http://www.engadget.com/2013/10/31/google-wireless-charging-pad/

I wonder what the charging time of the new pad will be? Kinda like the look and idea but 4hr charge? Ha. I heard Sony is making one (or working on one) that sits the time in half but it probably won't be out till 2015

not the wireless dock, but if you guys remember samsung desk dock for infuse 4G, nexus 4 was kinda loose on that dock. Since the N5 is a bit wider, i hope it will fit on it perfectly!!!
Fingers crossed :good::good::good: :fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
Does anyone has the infuse 4G dock?

I like the orb thing, but I actually might just buy that nexus brand pad and maybe build some kind of dock for it.
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This won't prop the phone up, but you could probably find a way.
I've been using it for about 2 months, works great, makes a quiet noise when connecting, works will all my cases.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141041328532?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
It's not much bigger than a Galaxy Note. Funny, I actually used it to stretch out a leather pouch for my gNote.

FWIW I just bought the Nokia QI charger (DT-900) from AT&Ts website - $24.50 w/free shipping.
I read a review that went over the Nexus (old version), LG and Nokia one and chose the Nokia one as the winner... so... yeah.

How big is that pad moon?
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hlaalu said:
How big is that pad moon?
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It's a bit bigger than the others - more info here at the showdown/review I found:
http://www.androidcentral.com/qi-wireless-charger-showdown

The vu is my favorite of the 4 qi chargers I have. There no fiddling if how to place it. It's worked every time right away. It is more expensive (I got it for half that when it was kick started).
http://www.tylt.com/vu/
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frigidazzi said:
The vu is my favorite of the 4 qi chargers I have. There no fiddling if how to place it. It's worked every time right away. It is more expensive (I got it for half that when it was kick started).
http://www.tylt.com/vu/
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That is sweet! Pricey indeed but so cool

frigidazzi said:
The vu is my favorite of the 4 qi chargers I have. There no fiddling if how to place it. It's worked every time right away. It is more expensive (I got it for half that when it was kick started).
http://www.tylt.com/vu/
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That's awesome! What's the charging speed like compared to the micro USB or a pogo dock? I think I'm going to order it!
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hlaalu said:
That's awesome! What's the charging speed like compared to the micro USB or a pogo dock? I think I'm going to order it!
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It's about 70 to 80 percent of the speed as the wall charger on my nexus 4.
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frigidazzi said:
It's about 70 to 80 percent of the speed as the wall charger on my nexus 4.
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Nice. I can only find it for $99 on amazon, is there a cheaper place to pick one up from?
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hlaalu said:
Nice. I can only find it for $99 on amazon, is there a cheaper place to pick one up from?
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Isn't it 69 on their website?
Also from Verizon for 69 with free shipping.
http://www.verizonwireless.com/accessories/tylt-v-wireless-charging-pad-green/
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Hmmm I wonder which one to get.......
$1.00 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-3ft-M...Phone_PDA_Cables_Adapters&hash=item5af423e910
$70.00 http://www.verizonwireless.com/accessories/tylt-v-wireless-charging-pad-green/

legendnexus said:
not the wireless dock, but if you guys remember samsung desk dock for infuse 4G, nexus 4 was kinda loose on that dock. Since the N5 is a bit wider, i hope it will fit on it perfectly!!!
Fingers crossed :good::good::good: :fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
Does anyone has the infuse 4G dock?
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Ha ha! I am in the exact same boat as you! I've been using the Infuse dock for my Gnex and am cautiously optimistic for the "fit" with my freshly-ordered N5! I don't mind it being a little loose ... Just hope it's not too snug.
(Wait... Did I really say that ^ ?)
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Let us know if that works!!
I've been think more about the wireless charging dock and I don't see a practical way it will work. From my research, people say their phones barely charge, and sometime discharge when day dreaming on a wireless charging pad. So for me, not being able to use the dock for day dreaming a clock defeats the whole purpose of having a dock. Wish it just had pogo pins
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I use the orb for my n4 and the Nokia dt-910 for my n7. my n7 daydreams as my bedside click and it charges just fine. the 910 is a bit nicer than the orb imo, but the n4 had issues with it so hopefully the n5 is OK. it works perfectly with my n7, and I'd recommend either

I bought a Kidigi universal dock only to discover that the micro USB socket on the phone is oriented differently than most phones. It's back to front!
It looks like Kidigi has some new docks coming out, including this one for the Nexus 5:
http://www.kidigi.com/products_lv2.php?pid=1508
It doesn't seem to be on sale yet but i'll be keeping an eye out for it.

Searching for dual qi wireless charger

First I thought to buy the Google one, but it just to small, and I need 2, for nexus 5 & 7, then I thought, why not to kill 2 rabbits, with 1 bullet, and buy a dual charger, the ZENS looks good, and big, so tablet not look out of place, any other recommendations?

Heard lost of good things about this one, the only con, is devices with slick backs can slip off, easy fixed with a wedge.
http://www.amazon.com/Energizer-Qi-...harger/dp/B0041RRORA/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
...I know, sold out, it's sold out on newegg too, but to me that says something about if it's good or not.

I have a Zens it works great and has an usb output so you can charge 2 wireless and 1 wired all at the same time
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bexwhitt said:
I have a Zens it works great and has an usb output so you can charge 2 wireless and 1 wired all at the same time
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I ordered it :silly:, mind to post some photos? also what devices you use it with ?

I have the Energizer one & LOVE it, I recommend it
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