Charging station on Amazon - Streak 5 Accessories

Can charge your Streak and a spare battery.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004W...=AKIAIYW3CJMCADO2ENUA&creativeASIN=B004W1JU9U
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Those have been out for many months on ebay, if that is the same model. The description doesnt say much about the dock itself, only that users say it cant actually be used as a dock to connect to a pc.

I have one, it works well.. the only thing is the streak doesn't go into dock mode with it, only recognizes that its charging.

I use Sony LiveWare Manager and in you can choose to execute an application when pluged, you choose Clock

Awesome! Thanks a lot for the tip.
djjc said:
I use Sony LiveWare Manager and in you can choose to execute an application when pluged, you choose Clock
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I purchased one of these charger from ebay about a month ago, while it is good for charging the spare battery and keeping my phone in landscape when i don't feel like holding the phone in my hands, it's actually useless as a "dock" and while the phone is docked it will not charge the actual phone, i get a message saying "battery charging disabled the connected charger is invalid"

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[Q] USB Charging with Pc/Mac

I'm having an issue,and seems not just me,that I can't charge the Tab via usb connected on a laptop or a Mac book (pro).
I'm wondering if its firmware related, I've tried JID and JI6 same issue.
Are you guys having the same?
If someone is not having this problem can please be so nice to tell me the firmware version?
Thanks
no, you cannot charge the tab from a PC usb slot cause of some minimum power requirements which was the same way with ipad
chowdarygm said:
no, you cannot charge the tab from a PC usb slot cause of some minimum power requirements which was the same way with ipad
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No is not the same than ipad, ipad is possible to recharge with new macs (that what apple says on the web site, the don't say how new though). But is true the iPad has 2A battery versus the Galaxy Tab that has 4000mAh, I was hoping that there was a way to recharge it (slowly but at least to keep it alive when is connect)
zerocool76 said:
No is not the same than ipad, ipad is possible to recharge with new macs (that what apple says on the web site, the don't say how new though). But is true the iPad has 2A battery versus the Galaxy Tab that has 4000mAh, I was hoping that there was a way to recharge it (slowly but at least to keep it alive when is connect)
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no idea on that. i didn't keep my tab connected so long to pc but whenever i connect it to pc it shows on battery with cross mark on charging symbol. may be will test it this weekend
charging
hi guys,
mine is also showing the non-charging-sign but it charges slowly - get juice plotter and try it your self
Can I recharge the Tab in the car sigarette ligther socket with USB adapter?
Portos61 said:
Can I recharge the Tab in the car sigarette ligther socket with USB adapter?
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check this out, they have the adaptor for cigarette...
http://www.thinkgalaxytab.com/universal.html
I found the link above on google, but I've seen other around the web.So I think you can
hipath said:
hi guys,
mine is also showing the non-charging-sign but it charges slowly - get juice plotter and try it your self
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Mine is the same guys... I left my AC charger at work over the weekend and have been charging it via USB the whole time... Slow but it gets there if you leave it on over night!
Mine won't charge unless I use the power adapter from Samsung
Mine does charge but slowly from USB.... you should also know that different PC boards and laptops have different power outputs.... in most cases, your tab should charge very slowly on USB power. Mine charges and has BT and Wifi on also... but with heavy use and plugged in to my laptop, it may offset and drain ever so slightly....
Same thing goes for car chargers... if not rated for higher output, it will charge VERY slowly. The original Samsung car charger has a much higher power output. If you can find one that has the same aftermarket USB car adaptor for Ipad charging, that should work too
eskasi said:
The original Samsung car charger has a much higher power output.
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Indeed (yet it is very compact and doesn't get hot).
Related discussion here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9172163#post9172163
I tried my iPad charger - output rating looks to be the same - but it didn't work very well.
brucewilsonpa said:
I tried my iPad charger - output rating looks to be the same - but it didn't work very well.
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The contacts on mine are upside down compared to an iPad/iPod/iPhone charger. The blade on which the contacts sit is also higher in the charger slot than an iPad charger. How did you get it to fit without breaking something?
Some PC:s (motherboards) have so weak power output via USB, that they just barely provide a mouse and a keyboard but nothing more.
So anyone should not expect it to be enough for charging Tab.
Tab's own power supply gives 2 Amps out!
My experience about car-usb-adapters: one can charge Tab, other quite similar for some reason not. However, both charge Galxy S fine.
Just something to keep in mind as an option... Usb 3.0 will give more juice to usb cables than current usb ports. Apple has "cheated" and already increased the power to the regular usb ports on their newer laptops on par/better with usb 3.. So... If you get usb 3 cards installed you'll have a port with enough amps to charge the tab. Easier/cheaper to just buy a pdmi cable but if you are about to upgrade to usb 3 its more incentive to do so.
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Regarding the ipad charging you can use the below link to to download an ASUS program that will boost the USB power for Windows this works for the ipad and it's showing as charging when connected to my PC this may also work for galaxy tab
http dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/misc/utils/AiCharger_V10006_XpVistaWin7.zip
Charging using usb on my mbp does take a long time. I timed it and it took at least 6 hours to charge from completely empty to full. Its ok since I plug it in when I'm about to go asleep and by the time I'm up its fully charged.
essahar said:
Regarding the ipad charging you can use the below link to to download an ASUS program that will boost the USB power for Windows this works for the ipad and it's showing as charging when connected to my PC this may also work for galaxy tab
http dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/misc/utils/AiCharger_V10006_XpVistaWin7.zip
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Careful with that.
Seems it has the not-uncommon tendency to screw up USB drivers to the point that mice and keyboards won't work either, especially on Win7 and Vista X64 machines. It got me, had to do a system restore to fix it. Neat idea though.
pdiddypdiddypdiddy said:
Apple has "cheated" and already increased the power to the regular usb ports on their newer laptops on par/better with usb 3.
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USB port should give at least 500mA. But anything more is OK. So Apple can make their USB ports to give anything over 500mA and it is well within the standard. Actually it is good for everyone because if Apple port can give 2A you can use non powered hubs and have power for lots of USB devices.
Actually the Tab charges fine (albeit slowly) from a USB, you just have to be aware of a few things. Firstly as mentioned above some USB ports provide more power than others. Try the different ports on your machine and you'll soon figure out which ones work best. Secondly, while the Tab will display the "Connect your charger" message, it is actually charging. Go into Settings, About Phone, Status and watch the battery level. It'll take a while but will creep up. Finally, it charges faster when the Tab is switched off. ie: if you're actually using it, you won't get a charge, if you have it in standby with screen off, it'll charge slowly (takes most of a day for a full charge) and if the Tab is switched off, it'll go a lot faster (though still not as fast as with the power adapter.)
This is good to know as you can plug it in to your computer and let it set on your desk at work all day and know that it is slowly trickle charging.
I also found that plugging the USB cable into an Apple adapter (from an iPhone) brought up the same "Connect your charger" message, but did charge the Tab, faster than a USb but not as well as my samsung plug.

USB Desktop Sync Cradle

Found this on ebay, looks good. Wonderin if anyone ever seen any more of this.
http://cgi.ebay.ca/USB-Desktop-Sync-Cradle-Charger-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-/130475918920?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item1e60f88648#ht_1945wt_959
its too fancey for me, but i dont see why it would have any problems
Bought one - does charging fine for me - don't use it for syncing.
Cons - getting to buttons isn't the easiest when it's docked. It's a bit "fancy" and takes up a fair bit of space on the desk.
Pros - fairly cheap for a dock at the moment. If you feel like a bit of DIY you can remove the black docking section and wiring and put in a smaller stand bit. Next month's job for me.
I've also found this one:
http://www.4u-mobi.com/onlineshop/online_shop_detail.php?pid=5678
I haven't seen any reviews on it yet, but it looks pretty nice. Comes in both black and white.
Hmm gonna need too get me one of those docks Hate keep unplugging the usb plug and plugging it in the wall outlet adapter every time i want too charge than back too the computer when i want too sync..
Even tho it charges threw usb on my computer but very slow...
gordesky1 said:
Hmm gonna need too get me one of those docks Hate keep unplugging the usb plug and plugging it in the wall outlet adapter every time i want too charge than back too the computer when i want too sync..
Even tho it charges threw usb on my computer but very slow...
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This is bugging me too. I was actually thinking of picking this up so that it would allow me to switch at the press of a button.
http://www.cyberguys.com/product-details/?productid=15646#page=page-1
Anyone think of a reason this would not work?
cbb77 said:
This is bugging me too. I was actually thinking of picking this up so that it would allow me to switch at the press of a button.
http://www.cyberguys.com/product-details/?productid=15646#page=page-1
Anyone think of a reason this would not work?
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It will probably work, but you'll have same results (charging wise) as on normal USB. Without original Samsung cable, the tab will always open the USB connection window.
BTW; the tab will charge on any USB, even on your computer USB, only thing is it will charge slower. Also, it will state that the battery is not charging, but it will charge just fine anyways.
You may not be able to charge enough to keep the batter at 100% if you're doing some heavy processing on the Tab, but it will prolong the battery life.
You could make one of these for one side of the switch and then it'll switch the Tab to fast-charge. If you have it plugged into a 1A or greater power source, it should charge faster than just the standard usb trickle.
Or if you're feeling adventurous, just open that switch up and put the resistors inline on one of the usb ports itself.
Rozenthal said:
It will probably work, but you'll have same results (charging wise) as on normal USB. Without original Samsung cable, the tab will always open the USB connection window.
BTW; the tab will charge on any USB, even on your computer USB, only thing is it will charge slower. Also, it will state that the battery is not charging, but it will charge just fine anyways.
You may not be able to charge enough to keep the batter at 100% if you're doing some heavy processing on the Tab, but it will prolong the battery life.
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I can charge the tab fine via my pc; although as you mentioned it indeed is much slower rate. I hate having to unplug from computer to power adapter when I want to get a full charge quickly; thus the switchbox idea.
I actually went ahead and order one, although different one from what I listed above. It was only $13 shipped so I figured I'd give it a shot. Also picked up a universal dock / stand. I'll post back how well it works and picts when I get it.
What about this one?
Whats your thoughts on this dock/cradle/charger?
...Cant Post link soo....
Or ebay Item number: 290531506105
I like it, but want to know if anyone has any previous experience.
xoltrix2000 said:
Found this on ebay, looks good. Wonderin if anyone ever seen any more of this.
http://cgi.ebay.ca/USB-Desktop-Sync...Accessories&hash=item1e60f88648#ht_1945wt_959
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That is pretty cool. I would be able to stand taking mine in and out of a case though.

how to automate a task without tasker

i use an ebay dock for my phone when its charging, its nothing more than a holder really and the usb charger simply plugs into it which then plugs into the phone in landscape orientation.
i want to launch car mode every time i put the phone in the dock ie. when its charging. it would also be nice to kill the car app when i remove from charger.
how can i do this without tasker??
i tried tasker after reading all the good reviews, but it was pretty terrible in use, used more RAM than htc sense all the time when running in foreground, and after putting in charger, took 20-30 secs for the dock mode to come up.... it was also unable to kill the car mode, no idea why.
thanks
Try Liveware app from market (can't post link, too little posts)
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djbenny1 said:
i use an ebay dock for my phone when its charging, its nothing more than a holder really and the usb charger simply plugs into it which then plugs into the phone in landscape orientation.
i want to launch car mode every time i put the phone in the dock ie. when its charging. it would also be nice to kill the car app when i remove from charger.
how can i do this without tasker??
i tried tasker after reading all the good reviews, but it was pretty terrible in use, used more RAM than htc sense all the time when running in foreground, and after putting in charger, took 20-30 secs for the dock mode to come up.... it was also unable to kill the car mode, no idea why.
thanks
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Or you could install ASE (http://google-opensource.blogspot.ca/2009/06/introducing-android-scripting.html) and write a script of your choice.
U can use automate it.. nifty little app
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manequin said:
Try Liveware app from market (can't post link, too little posts)
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thats a nice app - itll do, unfortunately it doesnt close the app afterwards but it suits my needs better than tasker.
thanks!

(Q) I need some help please

So my cousin gave me his HP TouchPad to fix because it didnt boot up, he had gotten it from someone and it worked for a while as he stated but than it died and now it woulndt turn on. It's a 16bg i believe and i have searched the forums so i did try a few tricks. When i hold the power button it gives me the low battery and right after it, the white connect to power logo. It shuts off afterwards. When i connected to the computer straight away, it gives the low battery and says to charge reliably use the original cables and so fort, then it shuts off. Anyone can help me with this please?
Thank You
did you try to charge it with the original charger?
Bad charging cables are known to cause this problem.
Well I have the USB cable it came with but not the wall charger. Tried cables from my galaxy s 4g, blackberry and few other cables that fit it. Nothing. Tried apple wall charger and Samsung wall charger still nothing. U know where I can buy the originals for it?
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You need that hp charger or one that puts outt the same juice 5.3v=2.0A it wont charge on the computers usb port.
It will charge with a 1 amp charger(iPhone;htc wall usb) albeit slowly.
Definately test another cable, find the highest rated USB charger you can, ????, profit!
Well thanks for the replies. I just got home from work and it was connected to the usb port all day, now i took my iphone chargers end and connected it into the power strip and connected the usb. Any idea where i can find the originals or ones that work for this touchpad. When ever power connects to it, low battery comes up showing little bit left with red and it says connect originals if u want the most reliable charging..
heres a vid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_tCmes8M1Q&feature=youtu.be
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Well thanks for the replies. I just got home from work and it was connected to the usb port all day, now i took my iphone chargers end and connected it into the power strip and connected the usb. Any idea where i can find the originals or ones that work for this touchpad. When ever power connects to it, low battery comes up showing little bit left with red and it says connect originals if u want the most reliable charging..
heres a vid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_tCmes8M1Q&feature=youtu.be
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you can get what you need at the HP Store, you will have to google it i cannot post links.
sando7 said:
you can get what you need at the HP Store, you will have to google it i cannot post links.
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so all it is is that i need the original charger?? like no software or hardware issues?
melih101 said:
so all it is is that i need the original charger?? like no software or hardware issues?
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nothing is 100% sure, but you will need an original charger anyway...only 5 bucks to find out...i bought 2 just to have an extra usb cable.....
also a nice addition to have is the touchstone charger, yet they run about 40 bucks..you can check one out at tiger direct or flebay.
well thank you and i will keep you guys updated. ordered the original one today.
you can get a wall charger for $5 http://www.shopping.hp.com/en_US/ho.../FB341AA?HP-TouchPad-Power-Charger&aoid=35252
Well I left on the charger for a while and it turned on typing from touchpad right now
melih101 said:
Well I left on the charger for a while and it turned on typing from touchpad right now
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you got your HP charger that quick?......or did you use another?
glad you got it sorted out...now enjoy!
I charged it with my iPhone charger!! Just gotta leave it on for a while and turn it on. My charger either got Here or should soon
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[Q] Will no longer charge using Dock cable

HI all,
C6903 would previously charge using an official Sony dock cord. Yesterday, however, the phone started making the 'phone flat' beepjng noise (it was close to flat), so plugged into the dock to charge. The beeping continued every few seconds, the screen rotation started playing up (I do have a screen rotation lock that hasn't been a problem) and the phone won't fully charge (the charge symbol is there, just keeps dropping. The error message "the connected power source is not sufficient. The battery is draining faster than it is charging. Minimise device usage while charging" popped up. It does charge VERY slowly if the phone is off airplane mode and the screen is off (it charged approx 30% in 10 hours, this way).
No rogue apps, etc. I reset to factory settings and the problem is still there. Phone charges fine using standard micro-usb.
Here in the NL, the carrier (KPN) send your phone away for minimum 2 weeks (& will not give you a replacement), and they will likely just test with the standard USB charger, which is fine.
Anyone experienced this & any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Adam
sounds like the cable is faulty, probably only one way to find out if you know someone with a dock - or just send the dock back to were you purchased it declaring it faulty
I've had similar issues, I solved it by rebooting the phone and plugging it in using sony usb charger until the charge is over 30%, after I got mine to 30% using usb, it then was able to charge using the dock.
you could check the dock with a multimeter, but there's not really much to the dock itself, so unless it's a broken wire, the problem is with the wall charger which the docks plugged into or the phone
Thanks all. I will check if it is the dock/cable or the power plug when my wife gets home - she also has the Z1.
Thanks again, will keep updated.
Adam
Yeah, sadly the cables don't last too long - went through 2 cables up until now and many more to come.

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