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I am looking for an external battery backup for the Nexus 7 so I can charge it on a long international flight. Any suggestions?

primetime34 said:
I am looking for an external battery backup for the Nexus 7 so I can charge it on a long international flight. Any suggestions?
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You could try this...works great on my nexus.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007G51X6C/ref=mp_s_a_4?qid=1343797977&sr=8-4
It will probably charge slow, but should get the job done.
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I have one of these on order: New Trent 12000mAh External Battery
It also has a 2.1 amp port.

I have new Trent 7k , works good ,dual USB with one port 2.1amp.
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I have had the 8200mAh PhoneSuit Primo Power Core since I got the original Galaxy Tab when it launched.
Very high quality product, but a bit expensive when compared to the New Trent line. I would probaly consider the New Trent products if I were in the market now.

I can verify this this one works with my Nexus 7/Vita/etc.
http://www.amazon.com/Warranty-1000...ie=UTF8&qid=1343833972&sr=1-1&keywords=astro3

Zagg Sparq
I use this and absolutely love it! http://www.zagg.com/accessories/zaggsparq.php just as an fyi though you have to use the bottom usb to charge the N7. which is awesome because then I can charge my phone on the top one! And right now they are doing a promo where you get a pair of really nice headphones for free!

Not compatible with N7
Currently Amazon USA says this:
Note:
Astro3 is not compatible with Asus Tablets!!
g1no23 said:
I can verify this this one works with my Nexus 7/Vita/etc.
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Jeromex1 said:
Currently Amazon USA says this:
Note:
Astro3 is not compatible with Asus Tablets!!
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I suspect they are referring to the Asus Transformer because they use a non standard voltage. I use an Anker Astro3 10,000mA pack and it charges the N7 just fine.

Not compatible with N7
In bold on the site it says:
The ZAGGsparq is not compatible with the Nexus 7 tablet.!
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pache711 said:
I use this and absolutely love it! just as an fyi though you have to use the bottom usb to charge the N7. which is awesome because then I can charge my phone on the top one! And right now they are doing a promo where you get a pair of really nice headphones for free!
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You can buy two Anker packs for the price of a ZAGGsparq and still have change.

g1no23 said:
I can verify this this one works with my Nexus 7/Vita/etc.
http://www.amazon.com/Warranty-1000...ie=UTF8&qid=1343833972&sr=1-1&keywords=astro3
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I have this one too..bday present from my girl. I've been wanting one of these for a while. It was between this and the Trent model. I chose this because of the warranty.
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Troute said:
I suspect they are referring to the Asus Transformer because they use a non standard voltage. I use an Anker Astro3 10,000mA pack and it charges the N7 just fine.
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Troute said:
You can buy two Anker packs for the price of a ZAGGsparq and still have change.
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Agreed.... I too have the Anker Astro3 10000 and it works great.
Solidly built and has three separate charging points AND a switch to change one of the charging points to either 9v or 12v. This makes this charger also suitable for anyone with a ASUS Transformer TF101/201/300/700.
I use it to charge all my phones and tablets.

Here is mine.

pache711 said:
I use this and absolutely love it! http://www.zagg.com/accessories/zaggsparq.php just as an fyi though you have to use the bottom usb to charge the N7. which is awesome because then I can charge my phone on the top one! And right now they are doing a promo where you get a pair of really nice headphones for free!
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I have the Sparq 2.0 and I would never recommend it. It does not hold a charge.it sits on my desk since it is a 2 port charger it gets some use.

I have received a Cager B030 from Dealextreme to charge my Nexus 7. However, the Nexus 7 does not charge on neither ports of the device (1 A , 2.1 A)
I can charge all other devices (S3, Note, Asus Transformer) but not Nexus 7.
What does Nexus 7 look for when charging ? isn't 2.1A enough ?
http://dx.com/p/cager-b030-12500mah...-slot-5-adapters-for-iphone-ipad-black-156842
Thanks.

ok; I found the solution here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1823377

I have:
The Gum Max : which at 10400mAh and 2.1A output charges the nexus nicely, a couple of times
and
Promini 4000 which is only 4000mAh and only puts out 1A but charges my N7 perfectly albeit only about a 70% charge. It's a really nice portable solution if you just need a little bit of extra time

http://amzn.com/B003ZBZ64Q
Been using that for a few months. Plan on using it on flight to Australia in a couple weeks. Should be good for 2+ charges. I got that one during a promotion that included a free 5000 mah. Should be enough to charge my nexus once, vita and 3ds both a couple times. Plenty of entertainment for 20 hours in the air.

Alternate Charger Safe?

Hey Guys,
I was wondering if it was safe for my phone to be charged using this Adapter. It is the HP Touchpad Charger. I would like to keep a charger at home, and take one with me so i dont have to keep pulling it out of my bag.
Thanks in Advance!

prohackas said:
Hey Guys,
I was wondering if it was safe for my phone to be charged using this Adapter. It is the HP Touchpad Charger. I would like to keep a charger at home, and take one with me so i dont have to keep pulling it out of my bag.
Thanks in Advance!
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If that is not a fake HP charger, it's the best available. You'll be fine. Been trying to buy one myself, but it looks like everyone is charging way too much for them now that they are rare.
Here's a write up on both chargers:
http://www.arcfn.com/2012/10/a-dozen-usb-chargers-in-lab-apple-is.html

Yes, Ive used my touchpad chargers on my Note 2 many times, charges it really fast. Ive read in another thread the HP charger is one of the top rated ones out of all the ones tested.
I wish i wouldve bought more when they were on sale for $4.99.

mdt73 said:
If that is not a fake HP charger, it's the best available. You'll be fine. Been trying to buy one myself, but it looks like everyone is charging way too much for them now that they are rare.
Here's a write up on both chargers:
http://www.arcfn.com/2012/10/a-dozen-usb-chargers-in-lab-apple-is.html
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nsx280ps said:
Yes, Ive used my touchpad chargers on my Note 2 many times, charges it really fast. Ive read in another thread the HP charger is one of the top rated ones out of all the ones tested.
I wish i wouldve bought more when they were on sale for $4.99.
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Thanks for the Reply! Thats sounds great!! Now I can charge my note 2 without worries.
I actually happened to purchase the touchstone along with the touchpad. Only if there was a mod for the note 2 for wireless charging with it. But the touchpad has the ability built-in, so its not likely.

Any Decent N7 Chargers?

Can anyone recomend me a Nexus 7 charger? My stock charger has problems with very slow chargers, and most the time dont charge at all. At the moment i am using a old charger from a samsung phone but i find the connector very wonky where i have to wedge a bit of card next to the connector to keep it in place to charge. Also the cat has had hold of it so the wire is split down the center. Cheers.

I find the stock charger the best in the house, it's rated the highest (2A if I'm not mistaken)
Samsung cables don't fit well, they keep falling out
I got a Logitech charger with my mouse, and it seems quite high quality, but it's only 1A, and Nokia chargers should also be good, but thats only 1,2A I think.
Try a different cable first, I find it hard to believe that a charger would sometimes work, sometimes not, these things usually either work ok, or not at all.

issak42 said:
I find the stock charger the best in the house, it's rated the highest (2A if I'm not mistaken)
Samsung cables don't fit well, they keep falling out
I got a Logitech charger with my mouse, and it seems quite high quality, but it's only 1A, and Nokia chargers should also be good, but thats only 1,2A I think.
Try a different cable first, I find it hard to believe that a charger would sometimes work, sometimes not, these things usually either work ok, or not at all.
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Thanks, and yea tried a few the best one at the moment is the samsung one im using i just got to make sure i dont move the device or cable lol. The stock one only lasted a month or so. Full charge took about 15 hours where as the samsung one takes 2/3. I will brosw around on amazon and see what i can find.

Got one of these back in January, still going fine. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B009ZSTXIS
It's gone up a couple of quid since I bought it.

Seanus86 said:
...The stock one only lasted a month or so. Full charge took about 15 hours...
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It must've been faulty to begin with then. If you still have warranty, take it back, you should get a new one.

Hi:
I use the Caseen six foot wall charger:
www.caseen.com/Google-Nexus-7-Tablet-AC-Adapter-6-Foot-Wall-Charger-5VDC-2A-_p_303.html
Tom

Have a look here, probably one of the best and cheapest chargers around: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43329017
I'm very pleased with this purchase!
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Stock HP touchpad charger has been the best,charger I have used for any of my devices

I use my Samsung chargers on everything.
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N7 stock charger is best for N7. Tried extrememac dual charger and its slow. I'm back to stock.
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G2 Charging Dock?

Does anyone have a dock/cradle they are using that works well with the G2?
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jmill75 said:
Does anyone have a dock/cradle they are using that works well with the G2?
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I just asked the other day and haven't received any replies..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2443402

I am using my old Samsung dock for my S4 with this phone, only problem is it triggers slow charging mode.

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I am using my old Samsung dock for my S4 with this phone, only problem is it triggers slow charging mode.
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Does it work with a case by chance?
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No case so I cannot answer that. However on my S4 with the sview case flipped behind it, it works.
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bri315317 said:
No case so I cannot answer that. However on my S4 with the sview case flipped behind it, it works.
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I can't confirm, but others on XDA in the G2 forums have used a case with success. Qi technology should not be affected by even the likes of an Otterbox. Search the threads, someone has confirmed it already.

I just got the LG wireless charger from Amazon and it works even with the quick window case flipped back! I'm surprised at how well this charger works.
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Verizon LG G2 cradle
I use my phone as a clock and alarm clock at night, so I needed a cradle.
I just got the EZOPower Micro-USB Dock Cradle Desktop SmartPhone Charger for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 III / Galaxy Mega Android Cell Phone from Amazon for $20 after shipping.
Sorry I can't submit a link yet, I'm too new, but copy/paste this into Amazon:
EZOPower Micro-USB Dock Cradle Desktop SmartPhone Charger for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 III / Galaxy Mega Android Cell Phone
It works great, however I don't have a case for the G2 yet. I'll report back when I get a case.
The phone will slow charge when you use the USB cable and AC adapter that were provided with the cradle. But, if you plug the LG USB cable and AC adapter into the cradle, it will fast charge. Also, if you plug the cradle into the LG USB cable and the EZO AC adapter, it will also fast charge.
Hope this helps somebody,
Mike

jmill75 said:
Does anyone have a dock/cradle they are using that works well with the G2?
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I'm using a RAM X-grip in my car and it works fantastic.

I just started looking for the same thing again today and found one good candidate;
http://www.gadgets4geeks.com.au/product/lg-g2-desktop-dock-charging-cradle - supports cases too...
Here's another: http://www.clove.co.uk/konnet-icrado-neo-smartphone-desktop-cradle-black
not my thing but does offer some flexibility if you change phones a lot
Similar to my first one (very similar) from Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/EZOPower-Micro-USB-Desktop-Charger-Smartphone/dp/B00BSHV9L8
This one is intriguing (also supports big fat cases)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/KiDiGi-RUGG...S_Cell_Phone_PDA_Chargers&hash=item4615bf47cf
This one is sleek, inexpensive with reasonable shipping - I think I am going to grab at least one...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DESKTOP-CHA...S_Cell_Phone_PDA_Chargers&hash=item5af945d8f3
I personally think the iQ stuff is junk.
I'll update if I find better.
Feb 12 2014 Update:
I bought two of these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390738004029
from China - delivery was slower than some but very average BUT this DOES not work for my D803.
The usb plug is extended to allow for a phone with a (fat) case and therefore when I put my naked phone on it is suspended in the air by the plug outlet. I contacted the seller and in addition to the language barrier they want nothing to do with the problem and, frankly, I don't have time to bicker over $20
Back on the hunt

Old thread but I will chime in. Lg g2 vs980. Using the amazing tylt qi charger. Its not junk at all. Expensive, yes. Down side: daydream only recognizes it charging. Not as a docking station. So it goes in and out of daydream when it goes back and forth between charging states. Looking for a way mod the charger or the phone to address this issue. Chime in if you have an idea. Peace outside!
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I have been on the look out for a nice dock for awhile now...with my winners. I'd like one that mounts on landscape like the verizon one..but my att doesnt have wireless charging so Im not gonna spend $50 for it. for now I have a stand I made from plexiglass...and discovered the other day that the gun magnet I have under my end table actually sets off the phones quick window function :lol I havent tried it with dreamscape or whatever its called because i dont have it turned on.

Anyone tried this galaxy dock?
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Unive...TBK/ref=pd_sim_cps_22?tag=androidcentral00-20

God67 said:
I just started looking for the same thing again today and found one good candidate;
http://www.gadgets4geeks.com.au/product/lg-g2-desktop-dock-charging-cradle - supports cases too...
Here's another: http://www.clove.co.uk/konnet-icrado-neo-smartphone-desktop-cradle-black
not my thing but does offer some flexibility if you change phones a lot
Similar to my first one (very similar) from Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/EZOPower-Micro-USB-Desktop-Charger-Smartphone/dp/B00BSHV9L8
This one is intriguing (also supports big fat cases)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/KiDiGi-RUGG...S_Cell_Phone_PDA_Chargers&hash=item4615bf47cf
This one is sleek, inexpensive with reasonable shipping - I think I am going to grab at least one...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DESKTOP-CHA...S_Cell_Phone_PDA_Chargers&hash=item5af945d8f3
I personally think the iQ stuff is junk.
I'll update if I find better.
Feb 12 2014 Update:
I bought two of these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390738004029
from China - delivery was slower than some but very average BUT this DOES NOT work for my D803.
The usb plug is extended to allow for a phone with a (fat) case and therefore when I put my naked phone on it is suspended in the air by the plug outlet. I contacted the seller and in addition to the language barrier they want nothing to do with the problem and, frankly, I don't have time to bicker over $20
Back on the hunt
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Just ordered http://www.ebay.com/itm/310669786493?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2648
We'll see.

lll
I like the last one.

God67 said:
Just ordered http://www.ebay.com/itm/310669786493?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2648
We'll see.
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OK Last one is a fail... apparently there is a LG-G2x and I missed the distinction.

I had the official Samsung dock for my previous Galaxy S4.
Amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax...93126633&sr=1-4&keywords=samsung+speaker+dock
It works great on my LG G2 (LS980) in terms of charging but the speaker function is not functional though.

Looking for a good fast wireless charger at a GREAT price!

Hello guys,
Can you please suggest a good reliable wireless fast charger pad for my Note 5?
Thanks!

Check out @polish_pat 's thread. It's a $20 wireless charging pad from Amazon. Got one myself and it works like a charm.
One caveat, however, is that I noticed the "sweet spot" for this charger is much smaller that with others I've had. I'm not sure if this is a side-effect of the fast charging, or poor design. Regardless, it's now a staple on my desk.

Agreed^^^

chiquito3 said:
Hello guys,
Can you please suggest a good reliable wireless fast charger pad for my Note 5?
Thanks!
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Just order one of these for $10(with code) from Amazon. Looks like it has very good reviews. We will see...

The best one I have found is the Choetech fast wireless charger. Good for by the bed since the charging light dims in the dark. Also connects every time. I also have the Yootech and it gets frustrating trying to find the sweet spot.
http://www.amazon.com/Fast-Wireless...sr=8-1&keywords=choetech+wireless+fast+charge

Get the samsung fast charger. I find all these aftermarket ones just dont work as well.
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I got the Choetech fast wireless charger with the usb cable for $20 on the Wish app

I have the choetech ironstone, the pleson, anglink 5 port charger and they all work great. My ironstand is my nightly device.

DAvid_B said:
Get the samsung fast charger. I find all these aftermarket ones just dont work as well.
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Yes that is what I heard but I was looking for a less expensive option.
I ordered 2 original opened box Samsung wireless fast charger at Ebay for $16 each. I just hope they are really genuine. I will let you know.
Thanks to everyone for you comments and suggestions.
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choetech overheating heating problem
don't buy that choetech crap, i bought that **** a month ago and yesterday i put my phone on it ,i woke up at night and take my phone it was so hot it got to 47 degrees i put my phone in the freezer for cooling it
..............warning............
..............choetech overheating heating problem.............

I received both chargers and seem to be working great! I paid $38 for both of them but there was ni charger included. I'm using the one that came with the phones. Any suggestions for the optimal use of this charger?

General rule of thumb: you get what you pay for

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General rule of thumb: you get what you pay for
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Well they are Genuine Samsung Fast Wireless charger. They perform as well or as bad as the one that is sold for $50 with no charger. It does not overheat or at least not yet. Jajaja! I will keep you posted.

This is the one I have. http://amzn.to/1pkVbTp
It works really well, full speed too if you use it with the charger that came with your note.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B015XF17VM/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1 this is the one i just purchased. It was a shot in the dark because it was so cheap but honest i was very impressed. It worked perfectly! I am using the stock wire and wall charger but it definitely provides wireless fast charging for only 13 bucks. It does like to be in a particular spot but who cares!?!? For the price you cant go wrong.

flyingwolf said:
This is the one I have. http://amzn.to/1pkVbTp
It works really well, full speed too if you use it with the charger that came with your note.
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I think this one is not a fast charger.

chiquito3 said:
I think this one is not a fast charger.
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I have it sitting on my desk right now, and through a case it is charging via fast charge.
As long as you have it plugged into a fast charge capable adapter it will fast charge.

@shhuhs Mine works great so far. Cheap, steady and fast! I think you can contact Choetech to ask for a replacement.

I recently bought this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018QW09Z4/
It has a huge sweet spot, supports wireless fast charge, comes with a QC 2.0 wall adapter & cable, and only costs $19.95.