Does the OP3 require a special charge cable or can I use a cable I already have? Also can I safely use the dash charger with other devices that don't support DASH charging?
Much thanks!
You can only use dash charge with the brick and cord supplied by OnePlus. Not sure about using with other devices but personally I wouldn't risk it
OP3 dash charge request both its special cable and its charger supplied by OnePlus.
This special (proprietary) cable is a USB-USBC one. Non usable on devices which are non USBC.
Nevertheless, it is possible to use a classical charger with the OnePlus3 cable . In This case, charge will be a standard one, not a fast one.
I use the Dash brick with the cables provided and with the Dash brick with cables with a micro to usb-c adapter. If you want "Dash Changing", you at least need to use the Dash brick.
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The one I bought from Amazon.in->
http://www.amazon.in/Baseus-passed-...scsubtag=d1ee5b2c-e3c5-4567-8fa3-e99d4138e818
I bought 3 and haven't had any issues. Details in another thread.
I bought one cable from a chinese dealer on ebay for 1€. Other third party cables starting from ~4€ in Germany. It's working perfectly, no need to spend more money.
People are commenting here that the cheap cables are working, but the question is "is it safe to use".
here is a list with proven safe to use usb cables:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/accessories/safe-usb-c-compliant-cables-adapters-t3401820
these are all tested because there is a problem in cheap USB-C 3.0 cables, however the OP3 doesn't have usb 3.0.
I'd recommend to buy a cable/adapter from the list, its maybe $5 more expensive but you are sure you are safe.
What else is the issue than giving too much power to the phone? I tested my cables and charging limit is good, within charger's limits (2A charger, phone gets 1,4-1,6A).
I only buy the ones that Benson Leung recommends. he is a google employee who fried a pixel c with a bad cheap cable, and since that happened, he reviews on amazon and provides a pass or fail based on the correct implementation of USB C protocol within the cable/adapter/whatnot. https://plus.google.com/+BensonLeung
I got some Monoprice cables in and they charge fairly fast still even from the computer USB. It seems to stop charging about 85% but I'm good with that as this is for work and the car anyway.
but what is the definition of unsafe USB C cable?
A fake charger can be dangerous and they are weak anyway but a fake USB C, what's the risk?
I mean to cut the cost they could use low gauge wire, meaning the cable have high electrical resistance.
But a high resistance mean a low charging power and charging a battery slowly is safer.
Le_Zouave said:
but what is the definition of unsafe USB C cable?
A fake charger can be dangerous and they are weak anyway but a fake USB C, what's the risk?
I mean to cut the cost they could use low gauge wire, meaning the cable have high electrical resistance.
But a high resistance mean a low charging power and charging a battery slowly is safer.
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using the wrong spec for usb c cables (regardless of charging or not) can damage the port itself. Typically, if its an OTG, i dont think you will see the issue, but folks were using non-compliant cables with chargers and frying their devices.
I see, there is a controler in the cable head, unlike a normal usb cable. It make sense as this norm can allow usb C to usb C. For that new usb type, they copied apple...
I would say you shouldn't have a problems with any cable, just don't buy bad cheap ones.
Its no problem use cheap cable... Problem is use cheap cable and DASH charger. Because cheap cable is not built on such a stream. Threatens to burn cable.
used almost one month cable from ali with car charger, no problems, only charges a little bit slower. no heating, reboot and so on.
kordiak said:
Its no problem use cheap cable... Problem is use cheap cable and DASH charger. Because cheap cable is not built on such a stream. Threatens to burn cable.
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I tried my cables with dash charger and it charges the phone with normal speed, not dash.
jsomby said:
I tried my cables with dash charger and it charges the phone with normal speed, not dash.
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OP3 has about protection switch to prevent entry into the DASH because unoriginal cable might caught fire.
Thinking about getting a Oneplus 3 to replace my LG G3.
I have a question on chargers. I have (as i am sure we all do) loads of usb micro cables and chargers. I realise to get dash charging i will need to use the included charger and cable. But can i stil use my existing micro usb chargers, with an adaptor, to charge the new phone? I know it wont be dash charging.
And similarly. Can i use the dash charger with a usb c to micro adpater to charge my other devices that dont use dash?
You can, but it won't be dash charging (4A) nor USB-C fast charging (3A), it will be USB-C non fast charging (1.5A)
I agree with 2x4. I liked at a 5 pack of adapter's last week. Not sure I need that many but I do have many micro products. Plus I can leave one in each car and pocket and backpack. Might need more! Lol
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Good advice - thanks! I too have many chargers, cables, etc (some of them almost 5 + years old). Managing all of them can sometimes be a real pain actually.
Hello guys. I use a standard 5V 2.0A charger at work with the original Samsung micro USB cable, I also have a Xiaomi type-C converter. Most of the times my Nexus 5X says charging rapidly! So my question is, is it safe to use? Can it harm my device? Any ideas? Thanks in advance!
It won't hurt it, in fact it'll charge slower. So should create less heat and be better for it. Use ampere to check actual rates. The Nexus 5x c to c charger is rated higher than that. Slower is rarely ever bad, faster can be the issue
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No it won't but stock charger is more powerful (2.0 A vs 3.0 A)
I use a Samsung charger with a Type A to type C cable for overnight charging as I don't need it to charge rapidly while I'm sleeping. My cable is certified to comply with the standards though. Don't know if that Xiaomi type-C converter is or needs to be.
As said by @ideaman924, if it says Charging Rapidly, there's problem. Phone thinks it's connected to full-fledged USB Type-C cable which can handle more current than your microUSB cable with converter on the end (3A vs 2A).
AFAIK, it means there's bad/missing resistor in converter and thus it is NOT safe to use. And definitely not safe to charge with all night.
Example: For overnight charging I use Samsung's 5V 1A charger with Anker' a USB A to USB Type-C cable and phone says only Charging. However, when connected to stock Type-C to Type-C charger, it says "Charging Rapidly". That's how it should work.
So, head over to Amazon and buy ONLY Benson Leung certified cable. If you don't know him, Google his name -- he tests USB Type-C cables and made spreadsheet.
Where did you get that Samsung charger from? I had that same issue but it was with a 2.0a Samsung charger that came from Amazon that ended up being a fake, as with almost all the "genuine OEM" chargers sold on eBay/amazon. On a regular tablet it would output just under 2a. (I measured it once something like 1.88 or something IIRC) However, once connected to a co-workers 5X though it said charging rapidly and got very hot very quickly. It got binned after that. I don't use cheap chargers anymore.
Dont know if yours is a fake or not, but if you didn't get it with a new phone, I'd be suspect of it.
I prefer using the original one since boot loop issues
if your phone explode don't blame the LG
I've bought a cheap cable for my Huawei P10 (also type C) but it doesn't work on my new OP 5T.
Is this common or rare. If i need an other cable should it be an OP cable then?
Question first: which Charger do you use?
Dash Charger only works with Dash Cable.
Other Cables do fine with normal Chargers like Choetech Anker or Aukey
the sooner one plus just adopt the generic USB_PD or even Qualcomm 4+ the better. DASH is too niche. My QC 4+ Razer Phone charges as quickly as the OP Dash
MazeHei said:
Question first: which Charger do you use?
Dash Charger only works with Dash Cable.
Other Cables do fine with normal Chargers like Choetech Anker or Aukey
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I think it was a Apple plug with usb port ... i was at my work so i have improvise
Dont want to dash charge, only normal charge but that won't work
And 6ft usb c that supports supercharge?
I've Ankey 1 USB Quick Charge 3.0 and working fine on my MAte 10 Pro with Waze started. Mobile charging (but slower than original charger it's logical regarding Quick charge 3.0).
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B075CGTRR7/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06ZZBVSYK/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Is what I found on Amazon for the best price at the time. Yes the car charger does Super Charge.
You need 5A Charger and cable for the supercharge (or at least something near)
Does 2.4A work, too.? Of course with slower charging rates but using the whole 2.4A? Want to use it with a supercharge cable.
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Does 2.4A work, too.? Of course with slower charging rates but using the whole 2.4A? Want to use it with a supercharge cable.
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Yes. It will work, I currently use an Anker charger. It's just a bit slower than Supercharge.
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Has anyone found an adaptor that allows 3.5mm jack for audio and USB C for charging that supports fast charging at all? Even 2.4a would be ok. I have found one online from flosmall that claims 2a, but I don't know if that's really enough. I regularly run Waze and listen to podcasts (downloaded) or Spotify (streaming) and the adaptor I got off eBay charges really, really slow. I also need a new car charger, so the responses in this thread have already been helpful on that front.
You can buy an original Huwaei Car Charger with SuperCharge support at http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/qjQJqba
I am asking about a 6ft usb cable that support supercharge, I have no idea why everyone talking about Qualcomm charger, this is not a Samsung thread smh
https://www.amazon.es/Acocobuy-Carg...8&qid=1521544897&sr=8-11&keywords=cargador+5a
This one has 2.4a and Supercharge 3.0
I got myself original Huawei AP38 car charger and it came with cable in package. Works absolutely like a charm and it is well worth the money. No difference from wall charger in terms of charging speed
There are plenty usb cables that work with supercharge just look for one that supports 5A current. I have a very long one close to 2m/6ft, works very well with huawei car charger and normal charger
The thing with supercharge and the cables is that most chargin technologies require a maximum of 2 or 3A. Up to 3A is a usb standard so all usb cables support that. A higher current is usually never needed because standard usb protocols dont support it. 5A current requires a different structure of the cable. And since supercharge uses up to 5A current we need to get special cables.
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I am asking about a 6ft usb cable that support supercharge, I have no idea why everyone talking about Qualcomm charger, this is not a Samsung thread smh
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This one works with Supercharge and is 2M long this one
Car charger supercharge original with 1M cable here
$7.50 USD and it works fine as a Super Charger - just need to make sure the cable is rated to 5A - https://www.tomtop.com/p-k6492.html...878GgH-bDYvgzzFhq5JIYDMB9v0dEw8YaAucfEALw_wcB