Hi - I seem to have knackered my mini-usb port a bit (probably by accidentally sticking my stylus in it).
I can get a replacement one on eBay, but it doesn't come with any instructions. Does anyone know where I could find instructions to fit it? Or is it something that would need a soldering iron (which I don't have) or something too tricky for a clumsy oaf like me?
Thanks
Dan
I'm pretty sure you're stuck with the soldering problem. Hopefully I'm wrong, I have a friend that needs to replace his.
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I always do that by accident at night and learned my lesson after i bent them a bit. Anyhow, can you post a picture of how "severe" it is?
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Anyhow, can you post a picture of how "sever" it is?
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I could, but there's no visible difference. My suspicion is that it just a little bit looser than it should be.
ChumleyEX said:
I'm pretty sure you're stuck with the soldering problem. Hopefully I'm wrong, I have a friend that needs to replace his.
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Oh no! I'm not getting into that, but so far it's looking like it'll cost £50 to get it fixed if I send it off to somewhere. At that price I'd prefer to live with a bit of a dodgy connection...
Thankfully you can use bluetooth for most everything.
And a battery charging cradle if reqd
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Thankfully you can use bluetooth for most everything.
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As well as an el-cheapo cradle with battery recharge bay IF the battery no longer recharges in the phone. If dancj was not proficient at soldering, he could get that part done by someone who is but given the 'clumsy oaf' statement perhaps it's best for any work on the phone to be done professionally. Bluetooth dongles are cheap if the PC usually sync'd with doesn't natively have bluetooth but it'd be worth dancj having a good read of the manual to determine how to set up the connection first if this is new ground - this particular clumsy oaf found it quite tricky figuring out which side the connection is initially configured and initiated from until reading the manual
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Thankfully you can use bluetooth for most everything.
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Except charging unfortunately - which seems to be my biggest problem.
Check out a cradle with battery bay
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Except charging unfortunately - which seems to be my biggest problem.
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As mentioned in my post above, a cradle with battery charging bay gets around that. They're very cheap too (Here are the details of what I have). If you add to that a Bluetooth dongle for about £15, you're still well on the right side of the £50 repair cost.
Sorry - I misunderstood.
I have a kind of workaround at the moment which is one of these 3 way adaptors.
The plug for this one is a bit different and grips the bit inside the USB socket and still gives a good connection. I could keep that in the car and then have one of those cradles at home and at work...
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Sorry - I misunderstood.
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I thought you might have, that's why I included a link to a picture
I have a kind of workaround at the moment
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I've got something that looks like that as well. I guess if its plug connects well with your phone, there's no reason why you couldn't use it for mains charging as well, although I don't know if I'd trust a slightly damaged USB port to not deteriorate. Irrespective of what happens with the port, that cradle and spare battery could still be utilised.
Yes sir,
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Except charging unfortunately - which seems to be my biggest problem.
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i don't know if this is what Flying Kiwi is talking about, but you can also have one spare battery and a battery charger, and whenever one of the two batteries is depleted, replace it with the one that you charged with the battery charger, and so on. just keep that spare full one in your pocket.
Yeah that is an option. I really don't want to have to resort to physically changing my battery every day though.
Priorities
dancj said:
Yeah that is an option. I really don't want to have to resort to physically changing my battery every day though.
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Then you could get one of those big thick high capacity batteries with a matching 'swollen' battery cover and you'll only have to change it every second or third day. The downside is it doesn't look as good and it weighs more but it would still be cheaper than a £50 repair. Which is more important, saving a few quid or fixing it properly and having full functionality back?
If it comes down to that I think I'll swallow the £50 repair fee. At the moment I'm still torn between trying to get it repaired cheaper or living with a dodgy connection
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HTC’s HD2 car kit has just become a lot less cool. Devicewire has given tracyandmatt.co.uk notice that the cradle will no longer have the old design that used a custom backplate, but a new but simpler design that attaches to the bottom microUSB port.
While the new design is now much less sexy, it is much more practical than the earlier version, as the backplate was quite thick. The price is still a high £61 however, which is no longer justified by the innovation and design in the old version, so I suspect this will no longer be a big seller.
The cradle is available for pre-order at DeviceWire here.
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What a shame it turned from sexy to ugly! And still the same price.. pretty interesting
I m no longer interested in buying it ... I liked old one better... now i m going to use my old car kit i bought for tytn2... since there is nothing special this one ...
Seriously? What the F? I was planning to buy this expensive car holder with changeable back cover, and now they change it to cheap plastic version and still charging same amount of money as for good designed and innovated one? Get lost...
I'll probably write an email to HTC asking where can I get the old design one, because some units were sent to couple of people for testing and you can find photos of them on the internet
thats simply BOLLOCKS !
Me too. No longer interested in buying that but what should i do with my pre oder by amazon.de :-(
WTH do they think by simply changing a design after communicating it ages ago...
lee1980 said:
thats simply BOLLOCKS !
Me too. No longer interested in buying that but what should i do with my pre oder by amazon.de :-(
WTH do they think by simply changing a design after communicating it ages ago...
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I might buy it... IF they drop the price now massively... I like how it's adjustable so you can angle it any way you want... is there any universal car holder out there that can be adjusted like that?
I got an Universal car holder for my HD2 yesterday. It's only 8.5 USD.
It can rotate 360 degrees, rotate in any angles you want. It's strong enough to hold the HD2. I will post some pics later
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I got an Universal car holder for my HD2 yesterday. It's only 8.5 USD.
It can rotate 360 degrees, rotate in any angles you want. It's strong enough to hold the HD2. I will post some pics later
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Yes please Thanks.
I guess the "old" nice looking design (really loved that one) was not stable enough. The device would've been held only by the battery cover. Imagine driving over a bump...no guarantee that your lovely HD2 flies around in your car :/
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Really bad! Also the head phone plug is blocked
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Found a larger photo...
Really bad! Also the head phone plug is blocked
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Now THAT is a bit a a design boo-boo! While I can cope with the somewhat fugly design for the sake of stability, in inability to run a 3.5mm aux lead to my stereo is a real pain in the nipsy. I do wish HTC had sorted out the official accessories to coincide with people actually having the product.
BHLC
Official HTC Car Holder CU S400 has changed!
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Its not changed ,,,actually both are avaiable...... this one has advantage taht you dont have to change back cover ...
but for me older one was more refined. See below both are listed for sale.
http://www.htcaccessorystore.com/uk/p_htc_phone.aspx?i=188868
Both...? They have the same article no. and when you click the picture you will get the one that I already attached.
... Can´t see both at this link! What ive seen is that they delayed the release date again haha
haha!
What a load of lame!!! So glad I didn't hold out and instead bought a cheapy on from netimes!!
kabakara said:
I guess the "old" nice looking design (really loved that one) was not stable enough. The device would've been held only by the battery cover. Imagine driving over a bump...no guarantee that your lovely HD2 flies around in your car :/
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There was a lock switch on replacement cover... so it wouldnt be coming out of the stand unless u unlock it....unless dere is a major bump where u break it....but then dere will be more things to worry about then ur hd2
This is a bloody fiasco my dear HTC! What the hell are you guys thinking?!
What A Load Of CRAPPPP!!!
Holder is like cradle
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Really bad! Also the head phone plug is blocked
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Yes, but as you can see, phone is pluged into bottom part of holder (like into cradle) and charged via connector on main base of holder
Eidt: dumb dumb dumb... and again i am dumb sorry you mean HEADPHONE jack sorry...
Spoke to someone at HTC - the main reason for the change is that this product will no longer specifically be for the HD2 - but more universal.
My company is sponsoring an event in October and I was trying to come up with some low-cost, tech giveaway (all attendees will be getting a branded bag and this would go inside). I know a lot of people forget/loose/break their USB charging cords or could just use an extra one. So I've found some i-cables and micro USB but I'm trying to figure out a way to brand them to make people think of me whenever they use them. Thoughts/Suggestions are appreciated.
I would think the best way would be the stickers that you wrap around the cable and just stick it to itself, like the way they attach safety info or the way current manufactures put their brands on them. You know what I mean? It looks like a flag on it.. I would think that would be the best way. Any other way would seem too small to me. It would also be cheaper than other ways. I would opt for plastic and not just paper.
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It looks like a flag on it.
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Much simpler than what I was going for. I like it!
Thanks
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Or maybe you gen get your name embossed on it.. The flags may get torn but the etching will never go off..
I have gotten these before at several events and they can take a sticker. I am sure their are place that will even do it for you. Retractable USB cords.
On a side note, I use them a lot. They have stickers on them from where I got them. And I haven't looked at the stickers once. Couldn't tell you who gave them to me. LOL
Maybe put some kind of branding on the side that faces upwards on the usb cable? I can't be the only one who always tries to put them in upside down, and people would be sure to read the branding every time they use it.
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Maybe put some kind of branding on the side that faces upwards on the usb cable? I can't be the only one who always tries to put them in upside down, and people would be sure to read the branding every time they use it.
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This sounds good, that way it can't be used without seeing the brand, ,
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This sounds good, that way it can't be used without seeing the brand, ,
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
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Also if you managed to track down a "gimmick-y" usb cable for cheap enough to use promotion-ally it's definitely worth a little extra cost.
Maybe one of the extra short ones or one that clicks together as a wristband or something that fits on their keys. A private school I checked out gave out keychain flash drives with their name on it, I never went but I'll never forget where I got it since it's always on my keys.
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On a side note, I use them a lot. They have stickers on them from where I got them. And I haven't looked at the stickers once. Couldn't tell you who gave them to me. LOL
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We decided we will be exchanging the cord for the person's email address and answer to 3-4 questions that will allow us to send them a quote. So, once they have the cord, if they ever look at the name it's an added bonus.
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Maybe put some kind of branding on the side that faces upwards on the usb cable? I can't be the only one who always tries to put them in upside down, and people would be sure to read the branding every time they use it.
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This sounds good, that way it can't be used without seeing the brand,
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That is a great idea. Not only will they always be seeing my logo but it will actually benefit them (being able to tell which side is up).
Thank you
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Also if you managed to track down a "gimmick-y" usb cable for cheap enough to use promotion-ally it's definitely worth a little extra cost.
Maybe one of the extra short ones or one that clicks together as a wristband or something that fits on their keys. A private school I checked out gave out keychain flash drives with their name on it, I never went but I'll never forget where I got it since it's always on my keys.
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Because we are already paying for the branded bags that every attendee will get, this has to be super low cost. I was able to get 100 micro and 100 i-cords for about $120 from China, maybe some of them will work
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I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask this, but I don't know of anywhere else.
A while ago I did a DIY repair on an LG G2 VS980 to replace a cracked digitizer. Apparently, I also massacred the battery.
Recently, I took the phone back out and bought a full frame+LCD assembly instead of going through the pain of taping my screen to the frame because of missing adhesive.
Since I bought a full frame, I need to take the battery out of the old one to move it into the new one. I noticed before that the battery had a strange lump toward the top. I was hoping it was just a bend, but it feels kind of stiff and I don't want to risk trying to adjust it if it's actually some sort of bubble.
Taking the battery out (with a credit card), I noticed that the back was all dented up with screwdriver marks, and it felt like it had air under the metal lining. (I have no idea what I did, but it obviously wasn't good ).
There are a few images below of the battery below. Is it salvageable, or do I need to buy a new one?
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The bulge can be seen on the left.
The back (it looks like a warground)
A better view of the battery bulge.
Hi,
If the battery fits in , then you can use it for atleast no more than a year before you decide to replace one.
BTW, do you think your battery is losing its capacity? If you dont feel it does, then keep using it.
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Hi,
If the battery fits in , then you can use it for atleast no more than a year before you decide to replace one.
BTW, do you think your battery is losing its capacity? If you dont feel it does, then keep using it.
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The battery seems to be working OK. I haven't actually tested it, since the screen is broken. I just know that it charges and holds a charge for longer than 5 hours.
I really just want to know if it's safe to use; if I can flatten that bulge out without having battery acid fly everywhere and then use the battery without the same happening.
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The battery seems to be working OK. I haven't actually tested it, since the screen is broken. I just know that it charges and holds a charge for longer than 5 hours.
I really just want to know if it's safe to use; if I can flatten that bulge out without having battery acid fly everywhere and then use the battery without the same happening.
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I would suggest to install the battery as it is, not to try to flatten it, and check how long it hold charges with a complete charge ..
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I would suggest to install the battery as it is, not to try to flatten it, and check how long it hold charges with a complete charge ..
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The problem is that the bulge prevents the back from snapping on properly, so I can't really use the power and volume buttons correctly.
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The problem is that the bulge prevents the back from snapping on properly, so I can't really use the power and volume buttons correctly.
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Then i would replace it. Replacing will probably cost you no more than 10 bucks.
The bulge is the problem. Its not worth risking your phone hardware components for 10 bucks is it?
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Then i would replace it. Replacing will probably cost you no more than 10 bucks.
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$9.99 actually
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$9.99 actually
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LUL.
Get the replacement.
Battery usually bulges when they starts to wear out or overheating.
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LUL.
Get the replacement.
Battery usually bulges when they starts to wear out or overheating.
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I was thinking the bulge might be from my previous "repair." I'll buy a new one
Hi All
Sorry if this is in the wrong place but I guessed you were the guys to help me... Want to remove the Near Field card from my Nexus 5 and my question is...
Will the phone boot up, and work, without it
May be daft but don't use it, don't like the idea and would rather plug a speaker into the headphone jack rather than use anything wireless...
Removing the near field card
hondapaul said:
Hi All
Sorry if this is in the wrong place but I guessed you were the guys to help me... Want to remove the Near Field card from my Nexus 5 and my question is...
Will the phone boot up, and work, without it
May be daft but don't use it, don't like the idea and would rather plug a speaker into the headphone jack rather than use anything wireless...
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Why would you want to ever remove the near field card it is pointless and you can damage the system if you don't know what your doing if your worried about loosing personal information just keep nfc off and android beam
Illuminatiisthedroidfan said:
Why would you want to ever remove the near field card it is pointless and you can damage the system if you don't know what your doing if your worried about loosing personal information just keep nfc off and android beam
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Hi..
Wondered if I might get this kind of answer....
The question was an honest, if bizarre one, as looking at the strip down info on here it showed the near field card as a plug in...
I did just genuinely want to know if the phone still worked/booted without it as someone may have... lets say... not plugged it back in properly after a rebuild... or even had a try to see what happens....
As the 5 is my only phone I just wanted to ask rather than do...
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Hi..
Wondered if I might get this kind of answer....
The question was an honest, if bizarre one, as looking at the strip down info on here it showed the near field card as a plug in...
I did just genuinely want to know if the phone still worked/booted without it as someone may have... lets say... not plugged it back in properly after a rebuild... or even had a try to see what happens....
As the 5 is my only phone I just wanted to ask rather than do...
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I once tinkering my nexus 5 and the vibrator didn't placed properly. The phone still boots up but no vibration. I thought it's safe to remove the nfc but i strongly suggest that you shouldn't do that. Just keep it turned off
Chinese replacement back covers have dummy NFC antennas
https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Nexus+5+Teardown/19016
just tear off the nfc plate
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it just sticked on the back plate by tape
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https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Nexus+5+Teardown/19016
just tear off the nfc plate
it just sticked on the back plate by tape
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Or else the most easy but forgotten solution, is to stick a little piece of insulating tape,but any other would be ok, over the NFC contacts . Phone will boot no problem, but even if I m ok with this strange question, I can't understand how NFC is related to headphones... Maybe you want to hardware disable Bluetooth? The easy solution this time is...
The same,just stick a piece of tape over the Bluetooth antenna contacts,but in this case I can't tell you if it will or will not damage the Bluetooth controller if you leave it activated in android.
i just removed it, i was paranoid about thinking that interacts with my electromagnetical body field in anyway [emoji14]
crDroid CM14.1 CAF
santi1993 said:
i just removed it, i was paranoid about thinking that interacts with my electromagnetical body field in anyway [emoji14]
crDroid CM14.1 CAF
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Come on...
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Come on...
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i dont use ir anyways lol
CM14.1 + PIE 3.0 + OmniRecents
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i just removed it, i was paranoid about thinking that interacts with my electromagnetical body field in anyway [emoji14]
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Man, that is beyond far fetched. A bit paranoid to say the least... Should probably remove your wifi, bluetooth, and cellular modules and antennas as well, rip out your wireless charging receiver, throw away any wireless chargers you own, and throw away your home router, and move to an area with zero cellular reception.
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Man, that is beyond far fetched. A bit paranoid to say the least... Should probably remove your wifi, bluetooth, and cellular modules and antennas as well, rip out your wireless charging receiver, throw away any wireless chargers you own, and throw away your home router, and move to an area with zero cellular reception.
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yeah, my microwave operate at the same frequency as the wifi router do haha lol
Wondering if anyone knows of any decent 3rd party car chargers for automotives?
Try checking out Aliexpress. I have ordered some dash cables and chargers off them and they look pretty good.
Never ordered one myself as this is my first OP device, but from what I've read the Baozu ones do work, and end up cheaper than first party. But with the battery life I'm getting now I'm not even sure if I'm gonna need one, love this thing so far!
If you can get hold of an Oppo VOOC charger, they're literally the same thing (same company, same charging tech), but you'll need a proper dash cable to go with it as Oppo use MicroB still.
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... But with the battery life I'm getting now I'm not even sure if I'm gonna need one, love this thing so far!
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That is what I thought, until I took a long road trip.
With the phone doing navigation, music streaming AND providing a WiFi hotspot, the battery was draining faster than my regular charger could keep up. At the end of an 8 hour drive the battery was empty (it started full).
I bought one on Amazon and it works great.
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That is what I thought, until I took a long road trip.
With the phone doing navigation, music streaming AND providing a WiFi hotspot, the battery was draining faster than my regular charger could keep up. At the end of an 8 hour drive the battery was empty (it started full).
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Pretty sure that shouldn't happen with any good charger. I feel like you probably had a cheapo that was only pushing like 0.5A or something.
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Pretty sure that shouldn't happen with any good charger. I feel like you probably had a cheapo that was only pushing like 0.5A or something.
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Normally, I would agree with you, as it sounds improbable that a phone could continuously draw more power than a charger provides over a prolonged period, but as I say, it definitely happened. I was using a good quality Anker 2.4 Amp charger (amazon SKU B00D82O68Y), though it is possible that my phone (a OnePlus 3) had not correctly detected it and gone into some sort of trickle charge mode.
I think it was the WiFi hot spot that made the difference. I routinely drive alone with my phone doing both navigation and music streaming, but on this occasion I had three other people in the car using their tablets to surf the internet. Another possible factor is that there was bright sunshine, so the automatic screen brightness would have gone to maximum.
Anyway, I have ordered one of the non branded dash chargers from Ali-Express. I will report back with it's performance when it arrives.
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I bought one on Amazon and it works great.
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Link?
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Normally, I would agree with you, as it sounds improbable that a phone could continuously draw more power than a charger provides over a prolonged period, but as I say, it definitely happened. I was using a good quality Anker 2.4 Amp charger (amazon SKU B00D82O68Y), though it is possible that my phone (a OnePlus 3) had not correctly detected it and gone into some sort of trickle charge mode.
I think it was the WiFi hot spot that made the difference. I routinely drive alone with my phone doing both navigation and music streaming, but on this occasion I had three other people in the car using their tablets to surf the internet. Another possible factor is that there was bright sunshine, so the automatic screen brightness would have gone to maximum.
Anyway, I have ordered one of the non branded dash chargers from Ali-Express. I will report back with it's performance when it arrives.
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Oh, yeah, that makes sense. Active GPS + Screen + hotspot + (presumably) bluetooth = a ****-ton of energy consumption. I'm not amazed it would fail to keep up with that.
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I just use my old cheap one. Works great and plenty fast.