Develop Bugs

Quick Charge 3.0 & "Charging rapidly"

So I've now purchased a wall charger and a car charger that both have QC 3.0 and claim to support the HTC 10, but neither of them show the "Charging rapidly" when charging my device. Only when I use the original charger or an external battery with QC 3.0 does it display that. Is it possible that it's still charging using QC 3.0 while charging if it doesn't display the "Charging rapidly" on the lock screen? I really just want a car charger and additional wall charger with multiple ports that will rapidly charge my HTC 10. I'm really sick of buying accessories that do not when they say they support the HTC 10.
These are the accessories I've tried and none of them will display "Charging rapidly":
http://www.amazon.com/Quick-Charge-...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
http://www.amazon.com/Charger-Trons...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00
This battery does display "Charging rapidly":
http://www.amazon.com/Qualcomm-Cert...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00
Any ideas?

THIS is a good multi port charger I have one and it quick charges and displays on the phone it is. I use this cable on it.
For a car charger I use THIS and it quick charges no problem with THIS cable

I am wondering the same thing... what does a cable or charger need to provide fast charging... I wonder if it's the cables because I got one from amazon and use it with the htc charger that came with the phone and it does not "quick charge," it only does it with the cable it came with. I bought this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Fusion4K-USB-...d=1464288411&sr=8-24&keywords=fusion+4k+cable

PaoloMix09 said:
I am wondering the same thing... what does a cable or charger need to provide fast charging... I wonder if it's the cables because I got one from amazon and use it with the htc charger that came with the phone and it does not "quick charge," it only does it with the cable it came with. I bought this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Fusion4K-USB-...d=1464288411&sr=8-24&keywords=fusion+4k+cable
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I just made sure they were the latest cables, the ones you linked to are USB 2.0 and 480mbps. while I made sure to get USB 3.1 to USB 3.0 cables and have 5gbps. I know the speeds really don't have much to do with charging say, but I think the generation of cable has a lot to do with it

afuller42 said:
I just made sure they were the latest cables, the ones you linked to are USB 2.0 and 480mbps. while I made sure to get USB 3.1 to USB 3.0 cables and have 5gbps. I know the speeds really don't have much to do with charging say, but I think the generation of cable has a lot to do with it
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Hmmm.... good point, if someone could confirm this maybe? Does make much more sense, I guess I should've read better. I will just get one of your cables because I just recently bought a QC 3.0 car charger and there's no point in it if it ain't fast charging.

So the Aukey multi-port charger came with a USB-C cable and it claims to support the HTC 10, so it's infuriating that it doesn't work.

I use this wall charger and it shows "charging rapidly" on the screen. I have an older cable with the micro usb connection, so I use this adapter to make the connection to the phone. Combined, they work like a charm.

m_kranzler11 said:
So I've now purchased a wall charger and a car charger that both have QC 3.0 and claim to support the HTC 10, but neither of them show the "Charging rapidly" when charging my device. Only when I use the original charger or an external battery with QC 3.0 does it display that. Is it possible that it's still charging using QC 3.0 while charging if it doesn't display the "Charging rapidly" on the lock screen? I really just want a car charger and additional wall charger with multiple ports that will rapidly charge my HTC 10. I'm really sick of buying accessories that do not when they say they support the HTC 10.
These are the accessories I've tried and none of them will display "Charging rapidly":
http://www.amazon.com/Quick-Charge-...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
http://www.amazon.com/Charger-Trons...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00
This battery does display "Charging rapidly":
http://www.amazon.com/Qualcomm-Cert...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00
Any ideas?
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Are you using a USB-C to USB-C cable? those accessories only have quick charging on the USB-C port. If you buy new ones make sure to check what ports support the QC 3.0. Sometimes the only have one port that has the QC and the rest are normal 2 amp ports.

I've just ordered the Aukey 6 port USB Quick Charge 3.0 Wall Charging Station from Amazon UK (link below), so I'll test it once it comes in and post here with the results. One thing I noticed is that the Aukey hub only supports QC3.0 on the USB-C plugs, not the USB2 ports. I'll be using this to charge my HTC 10 and my Pixel C using the USB-C ports and USB-C cables for both devices so I can see if both QC3.0 AND USB-C Rapid Charging works at the same time. The remaining USB2 ports I'll use to plug my Qi charging pads into and my smartwatch charger. Looking forward to not having so many plugs lying around.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Charger-Te...EFN8/ref=aag_m_pw_dp?ie=UTF8&m=A2UZUMHNJKCOJU
I'll let you all know once it all comes.

Okay, so I just got delivery for all my bits in my previous post. I've made sure both my HTC 10 and my Google Pixel C ran down the battery to 20% on each and plugged them both into the USB-C ports on the Aukey charging station using USB-C to USB-C 3.1 cables, both 3 foot long. I'm not using any of the cables that came with my tablet or phone or the USB-C 2.0 cable that comes with the Aukey charging station, I am using Belkin USB-C to USB-C 3.1 cables.
Using the Belkin USB-C 3.1 cables both my HTC 10 and Pixel C show Charging Rapidly after around 45 seconds on the lock screen with a time remaining counter.
Using the Aukey USB-C 2.0 cable that came with the Aukey charging station I do not get Charging Rapidly at all on my HTC 10, I only get "Charging" and a percentage.
However, I do get Charging Rapidly with time remaining counter on my Pixel C when using the Aukey USB-C 2.0 cable.
Based purely on my own testing, I would make sure you use high quality cables, preferably the 3.1 gen cables and then nothing will be slow. I have no idea why the USB-C 2.0 cable doesn't like to Quick Charge my HTC 10, and I don't have any other gen 2.0 USB-C cables to try out, so sorry about that.
I hope that helps some of you out.

svmpatel said:
Okay, so I just got delivery for all my bits in my previous post. I've made sure both my HTC 10 and my Google Pixel C ran down the battery to 20% on each and plugged them both into the USB-C ports on the Aukey charging station using USB-C to USB-C 3.1 cables, both 3 foot long. I'm not using any of the cables that came with my tablet or phone or the USB-C 2.0 cable that comes with the Aukey charging station, I am using Belkin USB-C to USB-C 3.1 cables.
Using the Belkin USB-C 3.1 cables both my HTC 10 and Pixel C show Charging Rapidly after around 45 seconds on the lock screen with a time remaining counter.
Using the Aukey USB-C 2.0 cable that came with the Aukey charging station I do not get Charging Rapidly at all on my HTC 10, I only get "Charging" and a percentage.
However, I do get Charging Rapidly with time remaining counter on my Pixel C when using the Aukey USB-C 2.0 cable.
Based purely on my own testing, I would make sure you use high quality cables, preferably the 3.1 gen cables and then nothing will be slow. I have no idea why the USB-C 2.0 cable doesn't like to Quick Charge my HTC 10, and I don't have any other gen 2.0 USB-C cables to try out, so sorry about that.
I hope that helps some of you out.
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Mine does not show Charging Rapidly even though I use HTC supplied charger and cable! Do I need to activate it or what? I am using and EU plug converter to my US charger, might that be the problem, although I doubt it just passes on the same supply, its not a frequency/voltage converter.
Thank you for your help!

fidanhGPE said:
Mine does not show Charging Rapidly even though I use HTC supplied charger and cable! Do I need to activate it or what? I am using and EU plug converter to my US charger, might that be the problem, although I doubt it just passes on the same supply, its not a frequency/voltage converter.
Thank you for your help!
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I'll check tonight and let you know later, but I'm pretty sure that the charger that comes the HTC 10 in the box is NOT a Quick Charge 3.0 Rapid Charger... Which would explain why you are not seeing "Charging Rapidly" with the original charger and USB cable. I may be wrong, but I will let you know either way in this thread as it is honestly something that I did not look at when I got my phone. Mine is a UK model bought in-store in the UK so what you get in the box may vary depending on the region you purchased from.
Cheers

fidanhGPE said:
Mine does not show Charging Rapidly even though I use HTC supplied charger and cable! Do I need to activate it or what? I am using and EU plug converter to my US charger, might that be the problem, although I doubt it just passes on the same supply, its not a frequency/voltage converter.
Thank you for your help!
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The supplied HTC charger and cable are QC 3.0 compatible. They show "Charging rapidly" when I connect my phone.

The iClever 24w QC 3.0 charger works with the orange-e 3.1 usb c. It displays "chargin rapidly". This is probably unrelated, but the charger doesn't show it as chargin rapidly, but the phone does.

svmpatel said:
I'll check tonight and let you know later, but I'm pretty sure that the charger that comes the HTC 10 in the box is NOT a Quick Charge 3.0 Rapid Charger... Which would explain why you are not seeing "Charging Rapidly" with the original charger and USB cable. I may be wrong, but I will let you know either way in this thread as it is honestly something that I did not look at when I got my phone. Mine is a UK model bought in-store in the UK so what you get in the box may vary depending on the region you purchased from.
Cheers
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The supplied charger is definitely a quick charge 3.0 charger, it even says it on the power brick. It doesn't matter what region you are in, all of them come with a quick charge 3.0 charger.
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Lancerz said:
The supplied charger is definitely a quick charge 3.0 charger, it even says it on the power brick. It doesn't matter what region you are in, all of them come with a quick charge 3.0 charger.
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Yup, you are correct. Just got home and plugged my charger in and it too shows "Charging Rapidly". COol, now I have a backup in case my Aukey stops working for whatever reason.
@fidanhGPE I'm not sure why yours doesn't show as Charging Rapidly when using your original charger, possibly something wrong with your handset maybe? Sorry I can't be of more help to you as all mine works fine with the original HTC supplied charger and HTC USB-A to USB-C charging cable, and also with the Aukey charging station and a USB-C to USB-C Gen 3.1 cable.
Cheers

Having a Nexus 6P, I was under the impression "rapid charging" only worked with a type-c to type-c charger..?

fidanhGPE said:
Mine does not show Charging Rapidly even though I use HTC supplied charger and cable! Do I need to activate it or what? I am using and EU plug converter to my US charger, might that be the problem, although I doubt it just passes on the same supply, its not a frequency/voltage converter.
Thank you for your help!
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It might be the converter because you should get "Charging rapidly" when using the charger and cable that came with the phone (that is still weird though), and yes they are Quick Charge 3.0 compatible like the other person mentioned above.

PaoloMix09 said:
It might be the converter because you should get "Charging rapidly" when using the charger and cable that came with the phone (that is still weird though), and yes they are Quick Charge 3.0 compatible like the other person mentioned above.
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I checked it, it QC 3.0 and it is charging rapidly, though I get it only on the power/battery settings only, no notification when I plug it in.
On another note, do you know if I can use old (normal) car chargers on HTC 10? Will it charge the phone, although I am not expecting a quick charge there? Will it harm the phone?

fidanhGPE said:
I checked it, it QC 3.0 and it is charging rapidly, though I get it only on the power/battery settings only, no notification when I plug it in.
On another note, do you know if I can use old (normal) car chargers on HTC 10? Will it charge the phone, although I am not expecting a quick charge there? Will it harm the phone?
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Nah man just make sure you have a type a to type C usb cable that has that 56ohm resistor crap to make sure your phone will be fine. Phone will charge just fine. I actually just got a QC 3.0 car charger as well and it doesn't charge THAT much faster than an old car charger I had.

Old Nexus 6 Charger?

This is probably a dumb question, but if I buy some USB-C -> USB cables, can I use my old Nexus 6 charging bricks and still get fast charge on my Pixel? I have a couple of them from my Nexus 6, and I'd hate for them to be useless now.

Don't take my word for gospel but the OEM Nexus 6 charging block has the same output voltage as the pixels block.
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I used the USB cable that came with the XL with my N6 charger last night. Seems to work just fine.

You absolutely can. Just make sure you have a Benson approved cable.
Also, it won't charge as fast as the OEM charger.
The N6 Charger Specs:
Nexus 6 battery is 3220mAh Turbo charger rates:
[email protected]=14.4W (Turbo 2)
[email protected]=14.4W (Turbo 1)
[email protected] =9W (Standard output)
You will only get standard output since the Type-C standard is 5v only. So you will charge at approximately 1.6A rather than the approximate 3A from the Pixel Charger

Did you guys ( gals too . . . ) see the www.fixit.com tear down ?
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wtf ! there were the qualcom qc 3.0 chips soldered onto the main board . . .

old_fart said:
Did you guys ( gals too . . . ) see the www.fixit.com tear down ?
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wtf ! there were the qualcom qc 3.0 chips soldered onto the main board . . .
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What do those do for us?
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This may be helpful.
Below is a quote from a Google engineer from another forum.
"Will it be safe to use my nexus 6p USB-C charger with the pixel/XL?
I would advise against it. Please use the charger that comes in the Pixel box with it.?* The Nexus 6P charger will technically work with the cord it comes with, but if you use a USB-IF certified USB3.1 cord, the Nexus 6P charger behaves badly.
You do not want to risk a $800 phone on a $10 charger. If you use the OEM 18W Pixel charger, warranty will cover any problems you encounter.
Also, will it be safe to use any qualcomm Quickcharge charger?
Is the Qualcomm QuickCharge charger USB Type-A (square plug) or Type-C (round plug)?
Type-A (square plug) QC chargers: it depend on the manufacturer. Some make good chargers, others make bad. It depends on the maker.
Type-C (round plug) QC chargers: these are bad and go against the spec. I do not recommend using any Type-C Qualcomm QuickCharge chargers.
also, according to the processor spec, it does support quickcharge 3.0
No. The Pixel does not support QC at all. It uses USB-PD (PowerDelivery) at [email protected] and [email protected] levels. You need a USB-PD power supply with those levels or greater.
will there be any harm or advantage if i use a quick-charge 3.0 certified charger?
You need to speak to QualComm. I have personally tested "QualComm Certified" chargers that are bad. I have data to prove this. However there are many "good" QC3.0 chargers as well.
There will be no harm (if the charger is good). There is no advantage (if the charger is good). A QC Type-A charger will work like any other USB-A port and charge at 1.5A maximum. (It remains to be seen if the Pixel will recognize Apple 2.4A charging.)."
-Nathan K.
Link to said forum. Hopefully it's ok to paste here.
https://productforums.google.com/forum/m/#!topic/phone-by-google/jxhe1y4GRaU
https://plus.google.com/102612254593917101378/posts/1PJZT2g61Ag

My Nexus 6 Motorola Turbo Charger charges faster than my included Pixel charger...
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neyenlives said:
My Nexus 6 Motorola Turbo Charger charges faster than my included Pixel charger...
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Thats weird because it shouldn't

uploder said:
Thats weird because it shouldn't
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Yeah I'm just saying based on how long it is saying it will take to charge to full on the lockscreen, when the phone is at the same level.
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Anyone have experience with micro USB to USB c adapters? I'd rather use that and carry around just a few cables
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Robert_W said:
You absolutely can. Just make sure you have a Benson approved cable.
Also, it won't charge as fast as the OEM charger.
The N6 Charger Specs:
Nexus 6 battery is 3220mAh Turbo charger rates:
[email protected]=14.4W (Turbo 2)
[email protected]=14.4W (Turbo 1)
[email protected] =9W (Standard output)
You will only get standard output since the Type-C standard is 5v only. So you will charge at approximately 1.6A rather than the approximate 3A from the Pixel Charger
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Awesome, thanks for the reply! So from what I am understanding, the cable is more important than the charging brick? I charge my phone every night, and I want to avoid fast charging in that scenario since I've heard that Fast Charges create more wear and tear on the battery than a standard charge. That being the case I'd like to use an old standard charging brick (like a samsung one) and then use a certified USB - USB-C cable to charge the phone.

My Nexus 6 block and pixel USB cable does not say charging quickly. It just says charging.
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yankeesfan714 said:
My Nexus 6 block and pixel USB cable does not say charging quickly. It just says charging.
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Wait till the battery is lower, then try again
Google Pixel XL Stop Motion Unboxing Video​

neyenlives said:
Yeah I'm just saying based on how long it is saying it will take to charge to full on the lockscreen, when the phone is at the same level.
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Sometimes those estimations vary quite a bit. Reinserting the plug resets this, and can sometimes change the estimation by a few hours.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

charging issues with most chargers

Every charger i use chargers my pixel xl super slow. I've used the note 7 oem charger, choetech fast charger, aukey fast charger, etc. The only fast charging i can get it with the pixel charger. Anyone else dealing with this?

TechBSwift said:
Every charger i use chargers my pixel xl super slow. I've used the note 7 oem charger, choetech fast charger, aukey fast charger, etc. The only fast charging i can get it with the pixel charger. Anyone else dealing with this?
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From what I've heard neither the Pixel nor Pixel XL support quickcharge or adaptive fast charging. They use something called USB POWER DELIVERY for fast charging, this is the technology that allows generic USB-C chargers to output 100W of power when charging USB-C compatible devices like the new macbook pros or the Chromebook Pixel. So unless u use another charger that support USB power delivery you shouldn't be able to fast charge your Pixel phone.

It has been hit or miss for me. If I use an adaptive fast charger that came with a note7/s7edge I will always get the charging rapidly indicator but charging can be dreadfully slow to somewhat quick.
I am assuming your device will show "charging rapidly" with the Samsung chargers?

To fast charge with the pixel or Nexus phones it has to be a USB c to USB c cable with the adapter being a USB c one. Not USB c to a.

I get rapid charging from my Nexus 6 charger and a USB A to USB C cable. I don't believe it's as fast as the Pixel charger, but it works well enough.
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TechBSwift said:
Every charger i use chargers my pixel xl super slow. I've used the note 7 oem charger, choetech fast charger, aukey fast charger, etc. The only fast charging i can get it with the pixel charger. Anyone else dealing with this?
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As others have stated, the Pixel uses USB TYPE C specification with Power Delivery. It does not and is not compatible with any other type of proprietary fast, quick, rapid charging methods.
You should be able to get 5v 2.4A using the Pixel's cable or any proper cable A to C cable with the proper 56k ohm resister
This is a good thread to look at http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel/accessories/chargers-t3476073 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel/accessories/usb-c-c-c-cables-t3493357

clockcycle said:
As others have stated, the Pixel uses USB TYPE C specification with Power Delivery. It does not and is not compatible with any other type of proprietary fast, quick, rapid charging methods.
You should be able to get 5v 2.4A using the Pixel's cable or any proper cable A to C cable with the proper 56k ohm resister
This is a good thread to look at http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel/accessories/chargers-t3476073 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel/accessories/usb-c-c-c-cables-t3493357
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Thanks for the info, this is driving me crazy

imnuts said:
I get rapid charging from my Nexus 6 charger and a USB A to USB C cable. I don't believe it's as fast as the Pixel charger, but it works well enough.
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That's what I am using and can go from 0 to 100 in just a little over 2 hours. Same time with note 7 charger and cable.
Seems pretty fast for me

I wonder why the device reports "charging rapidly" when using a Samsung adaptive fast charger?

Fast Charging using usb a -c pixel 2 xl

Has anyone managed to get a pixel 2 xl to fast charge using a normal usb a-c cable.
I have tried plugging it into a 2.4a usb wall charger and a QC2.0 charger and I can't get the device to pull any more than 1.5a
My pixel 1 used to charge fine @ 2.something A and it would say charging rapidly on the screen when charging.
Anyone got any experiences?

khizrs said:
Has anyone managed to get a pixel 2 xl to fast charge using a normal usb a-c cable.
I have tried plugging it into a 2.4a usb wall charger and a QC2.0 charger and I can't get the device to pull any more than 1.5a
My pixel 1 used to charge fine @ 2.something A and it would say charging rapidly on the screen when charging.
Anyone got any experiences?
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Unlikely that you'll get fastcharge from a-c as the fast charge only comes from Power Delivery (this is not the same as Qualcom's Quick Charge which usually has a usb -a connection on the charger). The only chargers I've seen that implement it are usb c to usb c (no -a connections on the charger). If there are any Power Delivery chargers that have a usb -a connection at the charger, they are rare as all the ones I've seen are -c only.

That's annoying as I had no problem with my pixel 1
Annoying inconsistencies.

khizrs said:
That's annoying as I had no problem with my pixel 1
Annoying inconsistencies.
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Yeah agreed, Pixel XL fast charged with many different cable types etc, this phone hardly charges fast charge, off my macbook old phone fast charged, PIxel 2XL nope, some battery packs I had before don't do it any more. And whats worse when not in rapid charge it is stupidly slow to charge

My ankor supposedly fast charges my phone, at least that's what my phone tells me (rapidly charging). It's one of those 5 port "iq"chargers
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murso74 said:
My ankor supposedly fast charges my phone, at least that's what my phone tells me (rapidly charging). It's one of those 5 port "iq"chargers
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Interesting, I have bought one of these to check.
I see no reason why this device cannot charge at 2-2.4a using a usb a-c cable.

khizrs said:
Interesting, I have bought one of these to check.
I see no reason why this device cannot charge at 2-2.4a using a usb a-c cable.
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Ok, so I just looked at it again, and now it just says "charging"on the lock screen and I'm below 50%. Either it only works with the phone almost dead, or something changed in 8.1.
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I have noticed that it only charges using a C - C cable. I have an Aukey USB C car charger and it charges rapidly on the USB C port on that charger, but not the USB A port on the same charger.
This charger is also a QC 3.0 charger, and nothing mentioned about Power Delivery: http://a.co/aG7adl6

My conclusion is that it HAS to be a type C charger for it to go anything above 1.5a.
Annoyingly it's worse specification that the device that it replaced.

Question re: cable for Pixel 2XL

I am LOVING my Pixel 2XL as a previous iPhone user but I am needing assistance on power cables. I am used to the usual lightning cable that is used with my previous iPhone but my Pixel 2XL came with just a USB-C cable. What cable would I need to connect the 2XL to my laptop which only has regular USB cable slots?

OU812_ said:
I am LOVING my Pixel 2XL as a previous iPhone user but I am needing assistance on power cables. I am used to the usual lightning cable that is used with my previous iPhone but my Pixel 2XL came with just a USB-C cable. What cable would I need to connect the 2XL to my laptop which only has regular USB cable slots?
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You should be able to connect it with that cable. The end that plugs into the laptop/PC is the standard USB type; it's the end that plugs into the phone that's USB-C.

The others are incorrect. The phone comes with a usb-c to usb-c cable. What you need for your regular usb ports is usb-c to usb-a. Such as https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics...sb+a+cable&dpPl=1&dpID=41wgZRjwXYL&ref=plSrch
This one worked for me.

Nergal di Cuthah said:
The others are incorrect. The phone comes with a usb-c to usb-c cable. What you need for your regular usb ports is usb-c to usb-a. Such as https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics...sb+a+cable&dpPl=1&dpID=41wgZRjwXYL&ref=plSrch
This one worked for me.
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Thank-you for this.
So in regards to actual quick charge: that is only capable using the plug adapter and USB C cable, correct? I will not be able to get a quick charge if I use the USB ports on my laptop...?

OU812_ said:
Thank-you for this.
So in regards to actual quick charge: that is only capable using the plug adapter and USB C cable, correct? I will not be able to get a quick charge if I use the USB ports on my laptop...?
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Correct quick charge will only happen using a usb-c to usb-c cord (and, knowing google, the actual charger) like what came with the phone.

Nergal di Cuthah said:
Correct quick charge will only happen using a usb-c to usb-c cord (and, knowing google, the actual charger) like what came with the phone.
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So the plug-in adapter from Google is the only one that will do a quick charge? An aftermarket one won't do it?
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Correct, unless the aftermarket charger supports USB-C power delivery. Qualcomm quick charge is not sufficient in this case.

So for those that charge their Pixel 2XL through the usb port on a laptop - how long does it take to charge your phone?
I ask because using a USB A to USB C cable plugged into my laptop seems to take forever. I hate to say it but my iPhone charged faster. Am I doing something wrong?
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OU812_ said:
So for those that charge their Pixel 2XL through the usb port on a laptop - how long does it take to charge your phone?
I ask because using a USB A to USB C cable plugged into my laptop seems to take forever. I hate to say it but my iPhone charged faster. Am I doing something wrong?
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What you're doing wrong is not spending the extra funds to get a proper charger. USB ports on a PC are limited to 500mAh, thus charging will take an extremely long time. Some laptops do have a USB port designed to output a higher amperage, but they don't output the minimum of 2 amps used in smartphone chargers from the last five years.
If you don't have a proper charger, get one.

I was thinking of getting a battery pack. Is there one that has the capability of fast charging the Pixel 2xl and an iPad at the same time?
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OU812_ said:
I was thinking of getting a battery pack. Is there one that has the capability of fast charging the Pixel 2xl and an iPad at the same time?
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Research the Power Delivery (PD) specification. Then research PD power banks. There are many that output > 30W but it's doubtful you could charge both devices rapidly at the same time... but the PD power bank would charge either device rapidly. If you really need to charge both devices at the maximum rate simultaneously, you would be better off with a capable PD wall charger. There is also a P2XL "Accessories" section here where you will find more information on cables, chargers and power banks.

v12xke said:
If you really need to charge both devices at the maximum rate simultaneously, you would be better off with a capable PD wall charger.
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Indeed. I'm curious as to why @OU812_ is so resistant to getting a proper charger. It's the right tool for the job.

I just like the ease of charging through the laptop at my desk.
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OU812_ said:
I just like the ease of charging through the laptop at my desk.
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Then use a USB-A to USB-C cable and accept the slow charging rate. Your laptop's USB power output is the limiting factor here, not the cable. You will need a PD charger (or power bank) to charge rapidly.

With USB-C still not as common as MicroUSB, are there any power banks with Power Delivery?

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
With USB-C still not as common as MicroUSB, are there any power banks with Power Delivery?
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Absolutely. If you are in the market be sure you confirm the powerbank allows USB-C both input & output so you can use your PD wall charger to top it off. The first generation power banks only allowed PD output, and you had to use the slower microUSB to charge. I've got my eye on THIS ONE. Just waiting for a price drop. :good:

Well I'm not in the market, but thanks for the information. I simply hadn't seen or heard of any.

Would this charger be suitable to allow quick charging?
https://www.amazon.ca/Charge-Anker-...+c+charger&dpPl=1&dpID=317lJjHWUnL&ref=plSrch
What exactly would I be looking for in a charger that would allow quick charge for the 2xl? Also, will any usb-a to usb-c cable be suitable or it also has to have certain prerequisites to allow fast charging?
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OU812_ said:
Would this charger be suitable to allow quick charging?
https://www.amazon.ca/Charge-Anker-...+c+charger&dpPl=1&dpID=317lJjHWUnL&ref=plSrch
What exactly would I be looking for in a charger that would allow quick charge for the 2xl? Also, will any usb-a to usb-c cable be suitable or it also has to have certain prerequisites to allow fast charging?
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Afaik only usb c to usb c will fast charge
You answered your own question earlier
OU812_ said:
Thank-you for this.
So in regards to actual quick charge: that is only capable using the plug adapter and USB C cable, correct? I will not be able to get a quick charge if I use the USB ports on my laptop...?
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OU812_ said:
I was thinking of getting a battery pack. Is there one that has the capability of fast charging the Pixel 2xl and an iPad at the same time?
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What iPad model do you have? Some of them support USB-PD for fast charging via USB Type C, but not all of them do. If it does support USB-PD fast charging, find a powerbank that supports it and you should have no issues. (Pixel 2 XL can use USB-PD as well)