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i am looking for a decent [working, cheap and quick charging] car charger.
I know I'll need at least a 1amp [right?] however i have seen a few that charger at 1amp and 2.1amp
is it going to ruin my battery if i use 2.1amp?
anyone found and goodies out there?
thanks
I second this request, i've got a few generic car chargers from older gear that i've tried with the galaxy nexus. So far they all come up as charging via usb, and so the phone loses power when the navigation/bluetooth/etc/etc is all on. I understand the power requirements, and looked into the data-cable soldering malarkey solution, but my soldering skills in the "fire hazard" class at best so i'd much rather an off the shelf solution.
I'd be very grateful if anyone could point out a car charger that they know/strongly suspect works fine.
Cheers
so the same car charger i've been using for my nexus one for navigation won't work with the GNex?
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is it going to ruin my battery if i use 2.1amp?
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No, but it won't charge the battery faster either.
More amps is fine. Your phone will only pull what it needs, even if more amps are available.
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Also be aware that even though some car chargers state they can supply >1A current, some phones (like my Nexus One and Galaxy Nexus) will not recognize it as a high speed charger.
Smartphones and other devices check to see if the data pins (D+ and D-) are shorted or have a specific resistance before activating high-speed mode since normal USB data specifications say that devices should only pull <500mA from the port.
I have this one: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002IW79ZC/?tag=68656c7064757-20, which is supposed to supply 1A, but I when I plug my phone in with a normal USB micro cable, it says it's charging through "USB" vs "AC", where "AC" is the high-speed charging.
I've made a hacked cable adapter, though, which has the data pins shorted. When I use this with the car adapter, it charges at full speed. You should check to be sure that your phone is fully utilizing the charger by going into the Settings > Battery menu.
Hi all,
I thought I'd share how I've gotten on. There's a 2.1a charger that maplins sell that I thought might do it, but alas no - still comes up as "Charging(USB)". I know taFFer solved the problem with a little solder, and a lot of forum threads also suggest the same fix, but the last time I picked up a soldering iron actually ended with a trip to A&E (long, embarrassing, story) so I was still keen to find an off the shelf solution.
Anyway, after reading a lot more forums, I found a few different people recommending the same motorola charger. Amazon UK sell it, so I stuck in an order. Details below:
MOTOROLA P513 MICRO USB IN CAR CHARGER, £5.45*
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000S5Q9CA
*above item(s) sold by and shipped from Keep Talking
It arrived today and sure enough simply plugging it into the car results in it appearing as Charging(AC). I've not gone on a long enough drive to know about charging speed when gps/bluetooth/etc is all going, but if anyone else is after a cheap car charger that just works without hacking your own cable I think this is the one.
Cheers
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After criss-crossing the country over the xmas period i can tell you this charger is working fine for me. Even when using all the gps, bluetooth, screen on, etc that i can muster (while still driving straight!) the phone gains power and would often come out the car more charged than when it went in. The charger has one annoyance - they've built in a blue led to the charger which is lit up the whole time the thing is plugged in and thats kind of distracting, i don't really know what they were thinking with that, but otherwise i've no complaints.
nexuskettle said:
Hi all,
I thought I'd share how I've gotten on. There's a 2.1a charger that maplins sell that I thought might do it, but alas no - still comes up as "Charging(USB)". I know taFFer solved the problem with a little solder, and a lot of forum threads also suggest the same fix, but the last time I picked up a soldering iron actually ended with a trip to A&E (long, embarrassing, story) so I was still keen to find an off the shelf solution.
Anyway, after reading a lot more forums, I found a few different people recommending the same motorola charger. Amazon UK sell it, so I stuck in an order. Details below:
MOTOROLA P513 MICRO USB IN CAR CHARGER, £5.45*
*above item(s) sold by and shipped from Keep Talking
It arrived today and sure enough simply plugging it into the car results in it appearing as Charging(AC). I've not gone on a long enough drive to know about charging speed when gps/bluetooth/etc is all going, but if anyone else is after a cheap car charger that just works without hacking your own cable I think this is the one.
Cheers
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Thanks a lot for the news mate. I'll be getting one soon! Will you be able to post again when you find out how the charger works with gps etc. Thank you!
Anyone know if this charger works with the galaxy nexus (detected as AC?)
http://www.amazon.com/Scosche-Dual-Charger-iPhone-Players/dp/B000RYSU7O/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
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Anyone know if this charger works with the galaxy nexus (detected as AC?)
http://www.amazon.com/Scosche-Dual-Charger-iPhone-Players/dp/B000RYSU7O/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
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For optimal charging, you need 1000mAh output. How much does this charger output?
Just thought that this feature has been ignored by websites and even Samsung. Seeing the specs list, I concluded that HDMI out was not supported by Galaxy Nexus.
Then I stumbled upon Modaco, and in their review they did mention this functionality.
I bought a cheap knock off MHL cable from the market, and viola! It works perfectly. I am just curious as to why this feature was not announced and anyone failed to cover it.
XDA fellows are requested to share their feedback.
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Just thought that this feature has been ignored by websites and even Samsung. Seeing the specs list, I concluded that HDMI out was not supported by Galaxy Nexus.
Then I stumbled upon Modaco, and in their review they did mention this functionality.
I bought a cheap knock off MHL cable from the market, and viola! It works perfectly. I am just curious as to why this feature was not announced and anyone failed to cover it.
XDA fellows are requested to share their feedback.
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I agree with you that most websites have neglected to mention this function but it is pretty standard on new device releases now and in the Galaxy Nexus quick start guide it has a diagram of the phone with an arrow to the charging port the says Multifunction Jack.How is the quality of the picture?
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Picture quality is superb.
One disadvantage is that the phone loses PORTRAIT mode while connected. The launcher becomes a landscape which is quite attractive. But full-screen portrait games run at a 90 degree angle.
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Just thought that this feature has been ignored by websites and even Samsung. Seeing the specs list, I concluded that HDMI out was not supported by Galaxy Nexus.
Then I stumbled upon Modaco, and in their review they did mention this functionality.
I bought a cheap knock off MHL cable from the market, and viola! It works perfectly. I am just curious as to why this feature was not announced and anyone failed to cover it.
XDA fellows are requested to share their feedback.
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Great find!
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Which cable do you use there? Care to snap a picture and seller link if any.
I'm planning to get one myself
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I'm using a samsung gs2 one, you really get to see how high res the ui really is. The only thing is the density, It would be awesome if there was a "non root" way to put it into tablet mode.
Its even better with a bluetooth mouse connected
i got one of the cheap ones of ebay for mine and the pictures perfect on full HD stuff!
One problem i am having though is that now and then the screen will go black and loose sound for a second, it can happen a few times a minute or not at all for 5 mins or so but it keeps happening. Anyone else experiencing this?
I've not had chance to test on another TV yet to see if its something on there effecting it or if its the fact i got the cheapo MHL and not the Samsung one.
I did not experience it, but I hardly tried it for a few minutes.
The 'cheapo' cable I bought still ended up costing around 30 USD, so its cheap only by comparison. I strongly believe that it should be coming free inside the box since the functionality is there in the handset.
A few years ago those Nokia sets came with the TV out cable in the box. These phones cost almost twice that and yet.... There is a worrying trend to charge for peripherals - we already see wafer thin batteries in phones and then manufacturers rolling out expensive extended batteries. Next thing we know, they will be charging for chargers and headphones too.
Also would it kill Sammy if they'd just used a simple Micro-to-full HDMI cable without this MHL BS. it is a messy set up resulting in an explosion of cables under your telly, and since three sockets are involved, unreliable too.
Moto uses just a simple micro HDMI port in their sets. How hard can that be for Sammy or HTC to implement?
I brought my cheapo one for £6 on eBay, very good picture and sound, had no blackouts yet.
Hi can you share link and photo of the mhl cable that you bought?
Thanks.
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Just thought that this feature has been ignored by websites and even Samsung. Seeing the specs list, I concluded that HDMI out was not supported by Galaxy Nexus.
Then I stumbled upon Modaco, and in their review they did mention this functionality.
I bought a cheap knock off MHL cable from the market, and viola! It works perfectly. I am just curious as to why this feature was not announced and anyone failed to cover it.
XDA fellows are requested to share their feedback.
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I did not experience it, but I hardly tried it for a few minutes.
The 'cheapo' cable I bought still ended up costing around 30 USD, so its cheap only by comparison. I strongly believe that it should be coming free inside the box since the functionality is there in the handset.
A few years ago those Nokia sets came with the TV out cable in the box. These phones cost almost twice that and yet.... There is a worrying trend to charge for peripherals - we already see wafer thin batteries in phones and then manufacturers rolling out expensive extended batteries. Next thing we know, they will be charging for chargers and headphones too.
Also would it kill Sammy if they'd just used a simple Micro-to-full HDMI cable without this MHL BS. it is a messy set up resulting in an explosion of cables under your telly, and since three sockets are involved, unreliable too.
Moto uses just a simple micro HDMI port in their sets. How hard can that be for Sammy or HTC to implement?
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Welcome to nexus. Lol. What's wrong with mhl? Micro hdmi port has its limitations too but it does have the advantage of simple mirroring without extra power being needed. Other than that advantage a messy explosion of cables is still needed to do anything serious.
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1 vs 3 cables. Its all about practicality - it's irritating for me because in these days of batteries lasting barely one day, the charger is usually in the bedroom for overnight charging.
Although I did find a workaround - MicroUSB cable off the TV's USB port takes care of the charging side of MHL quite nicely . Clever me.
Also, MHL seems to be a mixed blessing for portrait apps. In HDMI mirroring the display at least switches to portrait when there is a full screen portrait game running. No such luck here. My Flick Golf looks like Angry Birds with MHL!
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One disadvantage is that the phone loses PORTRAIT mode while connected.
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Completely unrelated: If someone could hack this into Android x86 as a feature, I would install it on my netbook in an instant.
I bought some random $12 MHL adaptor on eBay and while it works the reliablity isn't very great. When I plug my GN in sometimes nothing happens, sometimes it works instantly. Sometimes it works perfectly fine sometime it changes between analog looking static and black intermittently. If you're going to buy one I think you should just buy it retail as buying 2 on eBay (Assuming you get a bad one the first time like I seem to have) it will cost you the same as getting it retail.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-OEM-SAM...Accessories&hash=item1e696bae42#ht_777wt_1396
That should work right?
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I bought some random $12 MHL adaptor on eBay and while it works the reliablity isn't very great. When I plug my GN in sometimes nothing happens, sometimes it works instantly. Sometimes it works perfectly fine sometime it changes between analog looking static and black intermittently. If you're going to buy one I think you should just buy it retail as buying 2 on eBay (Assuming you get a bad one the first time like I seem to have) it will cost you the same as getting it retail.
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Sounds a lot like apple's official iPad HDMI adapter.
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what is the HDMI out on the gnexus like, is it basically HDMI mirroring, or are you taken into some mode (like the atrix's webtop)
does it fill the screen at 1920x1080 if i wanted to stream netflix for example or a HD video from the android market
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1 vs 3 cables. Its all about practicality - it's irritating for me because in these days of batteries lasting barely one day, the charger is usually in the bedroom for overnight charging.
Although I did find a workaround - MicroUSB cable off the TV's USB port takes care of the charging side of MHL quite nicely . Clever me.
Also, MHL seems to be a mixed blessing for portrait apps. In HDMI mirroring the display at least switches to portrait when there is a full screen portrait game running. No such luck here. My Flick Golf looks like Angry Birds with MHL!
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Mine is the Dvd player USB port
talhamid said:
1 vs 3 cables. Its all about practicality - it's irritating for me because in these days of batteries lasting barely one day, the charger is usually in the bedroom for overnight charging.
Although I did find a workaround - MicroUSB cable off the TV's USB port takes care of the charging side of MHL quite nicely . Clever me.
Also, MHL seems to be a mixed blessing for portrait apps. In HDMI mirroring the display at least switches to portrait when there is a full screen portrait game running. No such luck here. My Flick Golf looks like Angry Birds with MHL!
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Are you experiencing the phone losing battery even though it is charging? e.g. it kills more power than the USB can provide? Has anyone tried the monoprice cable with regards to this? Thanks guys.
Does using an MHL to HDMI adapter use any additional resources (RAM/CPU/GPU/etc)? I'd imagine it does since it mirrors, outputting to two sources at once (screen on the GN and the output jack). I ask this because the reason I bought one, well 90% of the reason anyway, was to use it for PSX and N64 emulators with a PS3 dual shock controller. I know those put a strain on the system in and of themselves, but it seems like they work even less well when using the MHL to HDMI adapter. There is pretty bad lag with some games, but others are okay (Mario Kart 64 was pretty bad, while F-Zero X seemed to be perfect). PSX is the same way, Intelligent Qube works well but Metal Gear Solid is almost unplayable. But when I don't use the adapter and just play it on the phone it's not as bad. The audio is choppy sometimes but game play is still smooth. Not so much the case when using the adapter...
No lag when using SNES emulator, so it's probably just the added resources needed for the more advanced emulators. Still, kind of baffling that its mostly fine without the adapter and not so fine with it.
Google has a product on their store Moshi Usb C 3.5 mm adapter/charger which is still in pre-order, belkin has a similar product http://www.belkin.com/us/p/P-F8J212/ does anyone know If this belkin 3.5 mm Audio + Charge RockStar™ will work with Pixel 2 xl?
Yasharkhan said:
Google has a product on their store Moshi Usb C 3.5 mm adapter/charger which is still in pre-order, belkin has a similar product http://www.belkin.com/us/p/P-F8J212/ does anyone know If this belkin 3.5 mm Audio + Charge RockStar™ will work with Pixel 2 xl?
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Have a look here : Listening to headphones while charging
Works with Pixel 2XL
Just bought this adapter yesterday and have to say it's fantastic as it keeps the fast charging intact and plays music without dropping the quality (which I love ) . Also comes with an insane 30Years Garantie and Additionally adds 3years to the warranty coverage if you register the Product.
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Just bought this adapter yesterday and have to say it's fantastic as it keeps the fast charging intact and plays music without dropping the quality (which I love ) . Also comes with an insane 30Years Garantie and Additionally adds 3years to the warranty coverage if you register the Product.
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What is "this adapter"? Which of the ones that have been mentioned?
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What is "this adapter"? Which of the ones that have been mentioned?
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Have you even read the thread? How many adapters mentioned in the thread are compatible with Pixel 2 XL?
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Have you even read the thread? How many adapters mentioned in the thread are compatible with Pixel 2 XL?
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Yes I have read the entire thread and it is EXTREMELY confusing. So far it seems only the Moshi thing and it has been "coming soon" to the Google store for months and months. I suppose that is the one you're referring to? If so why not just reply "The Moshi"? Instead of your further obfuscation.
Because it was obvious. I am here to help people,not spoon-feed them. Anyone who read the post would get it instantly,also Google store is not the only place where you would get the adapter. If you are serious about buying it,let me know and I would direct you to the website where you can buy it(obviously depending on the location where you are).:cyclops:
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Because it was obvious. I am here to help people,not spoon-feed them. Anyone who read the post would get it instantly,also Google store is not the only place where you would get the adapter. If you are serious about buying it,let me know and I would direct you to the website where you can buy it(obviously depending on the location where you are).:cyclops:
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Where is exactly is that, most places is out of stock and are back ordered
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Because it was obvious. I am here to help people,not spoon-feed them. Anyone who read the post would get it instantly,also Google store is not the only place where you would get the adapter. If you are serious about buying it,let me know and I would direct you to the website where you can buy it(obviously depending on the location where you are).:cyclops:
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I must apologize to you. I had been jumping around in several other threads about this and following links where many possible items were suggested but none worked. When I saw your post I was eager to find out what was working and confused this thread with the others.
That said, how is the quality of the DAC in the Moshi compared to the one in the dongle supplied with the phone? The supplied dongle sounds very "Tinny" compared to the Nexus 6 jack with the same headphones and music. At the moment, I think I will not pursue the elusive /expensive Moshi if the DAC isn't noticeably better.
Found a solution
This is really hokey, but it works and even charges rapidly.
Get a VGA or HDMI USB-C adaptor, like Amazon item number B0773H6KSZ, that has a charging USB-C port, VGA (not usable on the Pixel, just ignore it) and a USB-A port. Also get a USB-A to USB-C adaptor plug, like Amazon item number B07B47V967 (sorry I'm not allowed to post links yet).
Plug your charger into the charging port, and here's the clever bit, plug your USB-C to headphone jack connector into the USB-A to USB-C adaptor, and plug that into the USB-A port on the VGA adaptor, which you plug into the phone.
Listening to music on my headphones and charging rapidly as I write this.
Hi,
Ive seen a case on some dudes iphone 10 with a charging port, headphone jack and apperantly powerbank inside of it (wich is triggered on a button press)
My question is, has anyone found something along the lines of that for a pixel 2 xl? it would be nice to see something like that with whireless charging in it.
The powerbank isnt really a needed thing since i have a big capacity hand held one with solar panels in them
or has anyone in general found a whireless charger case for the pixel, i dont want those charging pads wich you stick in your charging port and then behind your case, because it prevents me from connecting my phone to my pc directly,
Kind regards
Sadly Ive been waiting for one of these since I bught a pixel in 2017
Sorry I don't have a good answer I want exactly what you have described. Bu since October 2017, Ive not found one. I think the pixel is still too much of a rare phone for accessory manufacturers to be bothered
Sparqed said:
Hi,
Ive seen a case on some dudes iphone 10 with a charging port, headphone jack and apperantly powerbank inside of it (wich is triggered on a button press)
My question is, has anyone found something along the lines of that for a pixel 2 xl? it would be nice to see something like that with whireless charging in it.
The powerbank isnt really a needed thing since i have a big capacity hand held one with solar panels in them
or has anyone in general found a whireless charger case for the pixel, i dont want those charging pads wich you stick in your charging port and then behind your case, because it prevents me from connecting my phone to my pc directly,
Kind regards
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Sorry I don't have a good answer I want exactly what you have described. Bu since October 2017, Ive not found one. I think the pixel is still too much of a rare phone for accessory manufacturers to be bothered
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yeah, me too, i lowkey gave up on looking for them, all i found was powerbank cases, i ordered one waiting for it to come tho
We're lucky to even get that. Personally, a battery bank with type-C Power Delivery does the job for me when I know I'll be taking a lot of pics and videos. I have the old short, thick design but there a handful of tall, slim ones now just barely smaller than the footprint of the Pixel 2 XL.
Sparqed said:
yeah, me too, i lowkey gave up on looking for them, all i found was powerbank cases, i ordered one waiting for it to come tho
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EeZeEpEe said:
We're lucky to even get that. Personally, a battery bank with type-C Power Delivery does the job for me when I know I'll be taking a lot of pics and videos. I have the old short, thick design but there a handful of tall, slim ones now just barely smaller than the footprint of the Pixel 2 XL.
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Mind sharing where you got yours,
I got mine of wish (i know i know)
It was cheaper then on AliExpress but as a better design then on amazon, but yeah amazon doesnt deliver to belgium(afaik) and wish did so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
https://www.wish.com/c/5aab839eb9605f128ea651bd
Sparqed said:
Mind sharing where you got yours,
I got mine of wish (i know i know)
It was cheaper then on AliExpress but as a better design then on amazon, but yeah amazon doesnt deliver to belgium(afaik) and wish did so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
https://www.wish.com/c/5aab839eb9605f128ea651bd
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I know it's Amazon but maybe you can get it through another seller.
AUKEY 10000mAh Portable Battery Charger with USB C In / Out Compact Power Bank for Nexus, iPhone, iPad, Samsung Galaxy, Nintendo Switch and More https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072MLJNGF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_GwZaBbQRMWE68
And this is the slim design.
AUKEY 10000mAh Power Bank, 18W USB-C Portable Charger with Power Delivery & Quick Charge 3.0 Battery Pack for iPhone X, Nintendo Switch and More https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079Z4RHZZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_rxZaBbH5A2ZK5
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Has no one found a case like this yet for the pixel 2 or XL??? I'm actually genuinely interested in this. I found a case for the iPhone that added a headphone jack and while I love my Sony 1000x m2 sometimes I just like to plug in with without fear of battery drain or disconnecting. No Bluetooth headset is perfect and never really will be when you cut cables.
Belkin BOOSTUP Wireless Charging Pad 10W for Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL is coming in time. It will ACTUALLY charge at 10watts wirelessly like the Google wireless pad, but it will NOT do the extra tricks that the Google wireless pad does.
60$ USD
So $20 cheaper than google's charger. But you don't get the standing charger. And like Bukem75 said you wont get the Wireless tricks that do pixel charger does. But i'm sure that's not a problem with people here at XDA someone might come out with a modded apk or something to fix that.
Why not just buy the Pixel Stand?
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Why not just buy the Pixel Stand?
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Same... Waiting on my $50 store credit.
Bukem75 said:
Belkin BOOSTUP Wireless Charging Pad 10W for Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL is coming in time. It will ACTUALLY charge at 10watts wirelessly like the Google wireless pad, but it will NOT do the extra tricks that the Google wireless pad does.
60$ USD
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I pretty much avoid anything by belkin, so i'll pass on that. I also can't get myself to buy the Pixel Stand on principal, basically forcing their own proprietary wireless charging spec instead of just using the one everyone else uses. I would totally be interested if their proprietary standard was there just for their enhanced features, but I have fast wireless chargers everywhere (including my car) that are now limited to slow charging because they wanted to force the sale of their accessories.
Hoping someone researches the fast wireless charging issue to see if it's just a software limitation on the Qi fast wireless charging.
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I pretty much avoid anything by belkin, so i'll pass on that. I also can't get myself to buy the Pixel Stand on principal, basically forcing their own proprietary wireless charging spec instead of just using the one everyone else uses. I would totally be interested if their proprietary standard was there just for their enhanced features, but I have fast wireless chargers everywhere (including my car) that are now limited to slow charging because they wanted to force the sale of their accessories.
Hoping someone researches the fast wireless charging issue to see if it's just a software limitation on the Qi fast wireless charging.
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Correction, everyone else is using proprietary technology for fast wireless charging. The Qi standard is used by all brands up to 5w. After that, Samsung built it's own tech to reach 10w and apple did something else to reach 7.5w. All the chargers on the market these days have been forced to support 3 different charging specs because of this.
Now, Google COULD use the Qi spec for charging faster than 5w, but for whatever reason, it chose not to and is now adding a 4th wireless charging tech to the market that nobody asked for.
This reminds me of the wired fast charging cluster f**k between QC, FC, SC, PD, VOOC, and DASH. There's clearly one tech that is superior to the others, and yet, here we are, 3 years later, still trying to figure out which charging brick can work with what phone.
I prefer the slower wireless chargers to extend battery life. Use the plugin brick when traveling. Replacing the battery in this thing is not a simple task.