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Anyone else dealing with this? It was so loud when I went to sleep last night I had to get back up and hunt the room to find the source.
It's the wall charger. It buzzes when plugged into the wall, with or without the USB cable attached, but only without the phone ALSO attached and charging.
I come from a Nexus S and Galaxy Nexus and neither of those had this issue (nor any other wall charger for the myriad of electronic devices I've owned).
I'm not gonna reach around under the desk to unplug the adapter from the wall each time I'm done using it with the phone.
My usage scenario is probably really common in that I leave it and the USB cable plugged in, with the phone end of hte USB sitting on my desk. Plug the phone in to charge, otherwise phone is elsewhere. So, more often than not there is no phone plugged in, and it's thus buzzing.
Of course, Google can't or won't just send a replacement charger - they want to do a complete warranty return of the phone and everything. Such a major hassle for a small simple piece.
Does anyone know if the LG Optimus G has the same charger? I'm tempted to go to some local cell shop and try some other of the same charger to see if the problem is beyond my particular unit.
Happens to me too. As long as it charges I'm going to keep using it. If it goes I have a couple backups. I wouldn't return the phone though. Just pick up an after market charger and you should be fine.
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Having the same issue, really annoying. There seem to be many faulty units...
But I fear they won't just replace them for free, because they are working well, just with this annoying noise. :S
IMO its just a charger. My phone is fine so if I have to use another I will. Walmart has some for like 10 or 12 bucks. But your right, charger shouldnt be faulty with that annoying buzzing sound.
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Mine does the same and its only when the phone is unplugged from it. It takes a little while to build up the buzz. Its like they used a low budget capacitor or something. Who knows..
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Same here, doesn't do it when the phone is plugged in so I don't really care. You can only hear it if you are right beside it.
Have the exact same issue with my Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 4 charger...
This is the 3rd nexus I've had due to various faulty reasons and all 3 have had the buzzing in the earpiece and an even louder annoying as hell buzz in the wall charger. The last 2 also have the rattle while the first didn't but I don't care anymore I still love this phone and will live with the annoyance. I don't really hear the earpiece buzzing unless it's silent in the room
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Mine doesn't buzz, but squeals at a high pitch (15+KHz). It's not a constant tone, but warbles up and down in volume making it almost impossible to ignore. Swapped to the charger for an old iPhone one I had lying around. It only has a 1A rather than a 1.2A output, so it'll charge a little slower, but it's worth it to avoid the racket.
I am having the same issue is yours charging really slow some time I left mine overnight and it was around 25 :banghead:
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Having the same issue as well with my charger. Very annoying. After I unplug it from the wall it still buzzes for about 30 seconds then stops.
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Buzzing is just a capacitor inside charger.
When there is nothing connected capacitor is getting current, but with phone connected current goes to your phone.
Buzzing last even after charger unplugged because capacitor is like a temporary storage and gets discharged in few seconds.
Capacitors prevent power fluctuations, and help prevent ditect damage to device if there are fluctuations in power supply board.
Nothing to worry about it, many industries use capacitors to maintain their power factor (voltage/current) ratio.
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Yep, experiencing this problem too. Personally, it's really annoying for me, the charger is just 30-40 cm away from my head when I'm sleeping.
I wonder if I could use another charger, I've one with OUTPUT of 5.0V and 700mA, that should be fine right?
Harsh said:
Nothing to worry about it, many industries use capacitors to maintain their power factor (voltage/current) ratio.
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Who's worried about it? It's annoying and obnoxious.
Person above: any USB charger is fine. The higher the possible current, the faster the charge (to a point, the phone will only ask up to a certain amount)
Yeh I have this on my UK charger.
It is recommended to unplug/switch off at the wall anyhow as a charger will be using power even when not connected to the phone.
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a charger will be using power even when not connected to the phone.
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An ancient 'wall-wart' transformer PSU maybe, but a modern switch-mode PSU will be using a handful of milli-Watts at most when idle. Not really worth unplugging to save power: home electricity is measured in units of 1kWh; at 10mW, you'd have to leave the charger plugged in for over 11 years to use 1 unit.
mine buzzes very loud too. both my nexus s chargers also buzz but not as loud as the LG one.
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An ancient 'wall-wart' transformer PSU maybe, but a modern switch-mode PSU will be using a handful of milli-Watts at most when idle. Not really worth unplugging to save power: home electricity is measured in units of 1kWh; at 10mW, you'd have to leave the charger plugged in for over 11 years to use 1 unit.
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All the phone chargers iv used have got pretty warm when I've accidentally left them plugged in with no phone. They are using power so it just seems common sense to unplug (or switch off at the wall, which is what I do in the uk).
I'm not sure where you got your numbers but a quick Google found these :
the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, who measured several devices in each category, a cell-phone charger draws an average of 3.68 watts when the phone is on and charging; 2.24 watts when it is on and charged; and 0.26 watts when it is just hanging out in the socket
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http://grist.org/green-living-tips/ask-umbra-is-it-bad-to-leave-chargers-plugged-in/
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I have the same problem with my Nexus 4 charger. Decided to use my Sony Ericsson Xperia charger instead.
This problem still annoys the hell out of me because my charger is next to my bed and I can hear it all night if I don't have my phone plugged in.
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This phone would have been more perfect with wireless charging built in, anyone agree?
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Yes, it would have been better, but you don't have to make a thread about this...
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Well even though it doesn't I've found this http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/qi-micro-usb-wireless-charging-adapter-clip-p37404.htm , so technically it could. And appologies.
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Why do you need this?
Is less comfort then wire chargh.
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It doesn't have wireless charging but the dock that comes free with the phone in some areas doesn't need to plug into the phone and must do it wirelessly or via pins just beneath the backing I suppose
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It doesn't have wireless charging but the dock that comes free with the phone in some areas doesn't need to plug into the phone and must do it wirelessly or via pins just beneath the backing I suppose
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That's sounds ok
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It doesn't have wireless charging but the dock that comes free with the phone in some areas doesn't need to plug into the phone and must do it wirelessly or via pins just beneath the backing I suppose
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There are 2 contacts on the left hand side of the phone which get used with the dock. They are power only - not USB or HDMI. There is *no* wireless charging in this phone.
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mattman83 said:
There are 2 contacts on the left hand side of the phone which get used with the dock. They are power only - not USB or HDMI. There is *no* wireless charging in this phone.
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Nokias wireless charger works with all phones that have NFC, looks like i will be buying that then!
From what I've seen wireless charging is presently a bit dodgy anyway, perhaps Sony are just waiting for the tech to settle down a bit before introducing it. I don't think I'll be going for wireless charging with my N4 any time soon.
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Nokias wireless charger works with all phones that have NFC, looks like i will be buying that then!
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I don't think so. It has NFC so that you can launch a task when you put your phone to charge, but it's still based on the Qi wireless charging spec which means the phone has to be compatible too.
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mattman83 said:
I don't think so. It has NFC so that you can launch a task when you put your phone to charge, but it's still based on the Qi wireless charging spec which means the phone has to be compatible too.
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just looked in to it, sorry your right, i had read somewere without looking it up. My bad!
@OP: Why would you want wireless charging in the first place? It's just a gimmick it might be nice to have but, when you don't have it you won't miss it either way.
Same with 3d also a gimmick, we can live perfectly without 3d movies etc. Even though 3d movies can be quite nice to see.
Inappropriate thread.
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wireless charging is not comfortable for daily uses
I had a Droid DNA and hated the wireless charging. For one you have to pay upwards of $25-$50 for a wireless charging pad, charging takes several times longer, the phone/battery get hot while using it, which will probably lead to shortened battery life, and it's not like you can use your phone while wireless charging since if it moves more than a few millimeters off the pad it stops, versus wired where you are limited only to the length of the wire.
Isnt wireless charging jsut putting the phone on a "dock"? Like my cordless phone? or the old nokia's where u had to put it on a charging dock? Ppl behave as those it is sending microwaves to your phone within a certain radius and the phone magically charges...and if it were like that I would be afraid of nuking my insides lol
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Isnt wireless charging jsut putting the phone on a "dock"? Like my cordless phone? or the old nokia's where u had to put it on a charging dock? Ppl behave as those it is sending microwaves to your phone within a certain radius and the phone magically charges...and if it were like that I would be afraid of nuking my insides lol
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Exactly my thought. It's wireless, but you have to put your phone on a mat... i really prefer putting my phone on a dock, and the one for Xperia Z is very good because there is no "port" that might go loose with time, just two metal pins that are touching the charger pins.
For those in doubt - here is the dock Sony will release to go with this phone - Not quite wireless charging but nearly. Having seen this it has convinced me to get the phone - the thought of fiddling with the port covers in the dark every night to conect the charger was putting me off (my gf goes to bed before me so I can't put the light on).
http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/products/accessories/charging-dock-dk26/
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For those in doubt - here is the dock Sony will release to go with this phone - Not quite wireless charging but nearly. Having seen this it has convinced me to get the phone - the thought of fiddling with the port covers in the dark every night to conect the charger was putting me off (my gf goes to bed before me so I can't put the light on).
http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/products/accessories/charging-dock-dk26/
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Price is supposed to be ~35£. Could be cheaper, but it's not that bad.
Basically I want some advice from people on here.
I've broken my charger, the one that comes in the box. The plastic strip out of the port on the side has snapped off. (I use a 3 metre USB cable in it due to weird plug placement in my room, so the weight may have played a part)
What I have got is a HTC B270 charger from my One S I still have and a TomTom charger that can replace it with.
What I want to know is simple... Is there any pros or cons to using them when I can buy a replacement for a fiver off Amazon?
I'm being serious before anyone shoots me down, I know certain chargers charge faster than others and such.
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No problem, but slower charging time. 1.5 vs 1.0 Ah.
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No problem, but slower charging time. 1.5 vs 1.0 Ah.
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Awesome, cheers. It's only really for charging overnight, during the day I top it up if needs be with the vans cigarette lighter charger.
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left my Tf701t plugged in via usb for a while, I went to unplug the usb and realised the back right hand side around the speaker was very hot. I didn't really take much notice but when I switched the tablet on, the speaker was producing a very muffled, low quality sound, has anyone else had this problem and can anyone help?
No sir, I left it charge over night with the outlet and didn't have issue
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Mines very good.
Edit. Actually I was just play asphalt and it did get quite warm. But I am impressed with it. Sound is good. Hopefully no problems
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Is the heat being generated by the sound maybe? I turned mine off and haven't had any heat since. Just slightly warm. I could be wrong. I leave mine plugged in like the tf101. Never any probs
it seems fine when I leave it plugged in through an electrical outlet, just problems over USB, haven't had it plugged in over USB since I rooted and ROMed it but still no improvements with the sound, I listen through headphones usually now, but it would still be nice to have the built in speaker restored to the original quality
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I just received a Samsung qi wireless charger. It turns blue while charging the phone but never turns green when fully charged. I do have a case on the phone but since it is charging I don't think it is a case issue. Anyone else try the Samsung charger and does it turn green when charged 100% on the gs6 Active?
Also when I remove the phone from the charger the base stays lit blue and the only way to get it to turn off is to put the phone back on it for a second.
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I just received a Samsung qi wireless charger. It turns blue while charging the phone but never turns green when fully charged. I do have a case on the phone but since it is charging I don't think it is a case issue. Anyone else try the Samsung charger and does it turn green when charged 100% on the gs6 Active?
Also when I remove the phone from the charger the base stays lit blue and the only way to get it to turn off is to put the phone back on it for a second.
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I have the same issue with the charger. I have never seen it turn green ... idk it was supposed to turn green until i read this thread.
Thanks for the info. At least I know it isn't an issue with my charger then. Not sure why it doesn't turn green. Even on the box it says it works with the Active.
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jackal2001 said:
I just received a Samsung qi wireless charger. It turns blue while charging the phone but never turns green when fully charged. I do have a case on the phone but since it is charging I don't think it is a case issue. Anyone else try the Samsung charger and does it turn green when charged 100% on the gs6 Active?
Also when I remove the phone from the charger the base stays lit blue and the only way to get it to turn off is to put the phone back on it for a second.
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I have seen it turn green when it is 100% but the charger does stop charging when it's full so I don't know how long it will stay lit up. I wake up and my Active will always be above 90% charged (usually between 94-98%). I think it cycles off and the battery discharges until 90% and then it kicks back on. I was hoping it would keep the device charged at 100% but given the awesome battery life, it isn't much of a deal breaker.
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I have seen it turn green when it is 100% but the charger does stop charging when it's full so I don't know how long it will stay lit up. I wake up and my Active will always be above 90% charged (usually between 94-98%). I think it cycles off and the battery discharges until 90% and then it kicks back on. I was hoping it would keep the device charged at 100% but given the awesome battery life, it isn't much of a deal breaker.
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Mine does NOT do that. I've watched it from 90-100% and the charger itself never turns green. It is always blue.
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I still can't figure this out. Do you need NFC on or something else enabled? I tried samsung chat support and they were no help, have to contact accessory support tomorrow.
I've tried with NFC on or off. I've tried with or without the case. I've tried with the phone LED enabled or disabled. So far it never turns green.
Have you tried without the case? The charging might work with the case on, but perhaps it works slightly differently (faster, perhaps communicates) without a case.
I already said that.
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My nfc was on when I took that picture but I don't think it's required. When you bought your qi charger, did it come with the wall adapter and cord?
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yes i'm using the supplied cord and wall adapter. it is a quick charge wall adapter as well.
i called samsung and got transferred around and they are going to 'research it' and call me back. OMG, for a charger i got for $25 I should toss it. Since I got it on sale from ATT and they had to ship it to me because the stores don't carry them I can't take it back and get another one. what a pita.
The wall charger in mine was not a quick charge, charger. It is the standard one. Are you sure you're using the one that came with it? Just trying to help you weed out the possible issues.
Yep I noticed that in your pic. Mine is a white cord quick charger that came in the package. It looks identical to the one that came with my s6 active. It is labeled adaptive fast charging.
I didn't switch them. I took it out of the package and plugged it in. It is what came with the base.
I don't have a normal slow charger to try.
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I have seen it turn green when it is 100% but the charger does stop charging when it's full so I don't know how long it will stay lit up. I wake up and my Active will always be above 90% charged (usually between 94-98%). I think it cycles off and the battery discharges until 90% and then it kicks back on. I was hoping it would keep the device charged at 100% but given the awesome battery life, it isn't much of a deal breaker.
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The wall charger in mine was not a quick charge, charger. It is the standard one. Are you sure you're using the one that came with it? Just trying to help you weed out the possible issues.
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Since mine didn't come with a normal charger, only quick charger, can you try using your quick charger in your QI base and see if it makes a difference or not?
I bought my Samsung Charger from Best Buy (had them match Amazon's price) and it came with the puck, cord and wall adapter. I'm wondering if yours is a genuine Samsung product.
I'll try it out when I have a chance and let you know.
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I bought my Samsung Charger from Best Buy (had them match Amazon's price) and it came with the puck, cord and wall adapter. I'm wondering if yours is a genuine Samsung product.
I'll try it out when I have a chance and let you know.
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I ordered directly from att. It shipped to my house in a retail package. It came with the same stuff. It wouldnt be fake. Give yours a try with the quick charge cord when you get a chance and let me know.
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Tested it this morning and it lit up green when I had the adaptive charger plugged into the puck.
When you plug in the puck, does it light up different colors at first?
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Tested it this morning and it lit up green when I had the adaptive charger plugged into the puck.
When you plug in the puck, does it light up different colors at first?
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Yes it looks like it cycles through a dark blue, light blue, and green but not sure of the order.
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Samsung wants me to send it in for Repair. At least they gave me a label to ship it back.