Has anybody ever tried charging the tablet with a USB c to Micro USB cable together with the Google Pixel charging brick?
I've been planning to just have one charging brick for my phone and tablet then just bring their respective cables.
I'm a little worried that the tablet might draw in too much power from the Pixel charger and fry itself since it didn't originally have the software technology to play nice with PD chargers.
I am currently running Floko ROM v2.0 Pie.
Would appreciate any input. Thanks!
I have this working, precisely with Pixel brick, https://www.amazon.nl/gp/product/B08LNK3L7Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 this is the one I'm using.
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So this is my first motorola and I had heard of the issues they have with non motorola chargers. Now I am experiencing it first hand. With the same ac charger I have charged many phones with and is capable of 1 amp output (D4 charger is only rated at 850 mA) my D4 struggles. With the device off it charged painfully slowly. While on it cannot even charge. It discharges while plugged in despite the charging indicator and reporting "charging (AC)" in status.
How does it know it is not a moto charger? Is it just about the resistance between the data pins? For most other phones shorting the data pins on the charger indicates to the phone that it is a high current charger and not a computer USB port. Is there a similar trick for motorola phones? I would rather not have to purchase an overpriced moto oem car charger. I have a perfectly fine 1.2 amp car charger soldered directly into my car's 12v system behind the dash. Can I make it work?
Thanks!
On a regular basis I successfully charge my D4 using both a charger from a Samsung Reality feature phone and from a B&N Nook Simple Touch, in addition to the one that came with it. I've also used a variety of car chargers.
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Actually, so far I have only one charger that had any trouble charging the phone (it was a $3 charger with 2 USB ports), but the $3 charger with ONE USB port works fine, as does the Nook Color charger, Blackberry charger, and Samsung charger I have tried it with, as well as both my old car charger and Lenovo's always-on charging port on their laptops.
JKingDev said:
So this is my first motorola and I had heard of the issues they have with non motorola chargers. Now I am experiencing it first hand. With the same ac charger I have charged many phones with and is capable of 1 amp output (D4 charger is only rated at 850 mA) my D4 struggles. With the device off it charged painfully slowly. While on it cannot even charge. It discharges while plugged in despite the charging indicator and reporting "charging (AC)" in status.
How does it know it is not a moto charger? Is it just about the resistance between the data pins? For most other phones shorting the data pins on the charger indicates to the phone that it is a high current charger and not a computer USB port. Is there a similar trick for motorola phones? I would rather not have to purchase an overpriced moto oem car charger. I have a perfectly fine 1.2 amp car charger soldered directly into my car's 12v system behind the dash. Can I make it work?
Thanks!
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Not sure how it knows one way or the other. I've successfully used a few LG chargers to charge my D4. The only really hickup I've ran into is the usb cables from those lg chargers won't sync data to the phones when plugged into a computer, they'll still charge off the usb port but won't read as a usb connection to the computer.
Heh, captcha is trynply.
Every charger I've used, including an old charger for an EN-V, kindle, supplied, and various other phone chargers works just fine with this phone. Probably have a bad charger, guy.
Thanks for the replies. I guess I was wrong. My modded car charger works just fine. I guess its just time to retire the old charger that I have been using. I think it might be my old nexus one charger.
A more important question would be does the thing charge over computer-bound USB ports?
When you're without a charger, but there's a USB cable that fits your phone, sometimes a regular USB data port is the only that is around... even though it might take a really long time.
Try a computer bound USB port, then try your actual charger, again. Or do the hard reset (vol down plus power, hold until it actually does it), which is just like pulling the battery.
See how that goes.
Chris
RueTheDayTrebek said:
A more important question would be does the thing charge over computer-bound USB ports?
When you're without a charger, but there's a USB cable that fits your phone, sometimes a regular USB data port is the only that is around... even though it might take a really long time.
Try a computer bound USB port, then try your actual charger, again. Or do the hard reset (vol down plus power, hold until it actually does it), which is just like pulling the battery.
See how that goes.
Chris
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It does in fact charge via USB port. In fact, it has a 'charge only' mode. Depending on how much juice your port puts out, and what you are doing with the phone, it will charge slowly/not at all, though.
from my experiences, the droid 4 will not accept lg microusb cables, the charging bricks work tho. i use a blackberry microusb on mine along with a Logitech and the stock moto ones. 1.2 amps is a bit high but not crazy sounding. personally, I charge at 1 amp.
I'm trying to make a fast charging cable for use in the car. The current charger I use seems to work fine, but the coiled cable annoys me. When I use a standard USB cable the charging reverts to slow mode which means the GPS and screen drain the battery faster than the cable can charge it.
The charging cable that works has a resistor between ground and the unused pin 4, but what I want to know, is this the only USB charging standard that the Droid4 supports, for example does it support the one where you put a resistor between the two data pins, or the one where you just join the data pins together?
If it supports either of those, then this project just got a lot easier as I can just chop the Type A connector off my USB cable and do all the work without having to solder a Micro USB connector.
Could you de-solder the coiled cord and solder in a micro USB cord or even a female USB cord for removal of OEM usb... or is that what you mean in the last paragraph... If you want I could give it a try as I have three rapid car chargers and several USB cables...
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I'm trying to make a fast charging cable for use in the car. The current charger I use seems to work fine, but the coiled cable annoys me. When I use a standard USB cable the charging reverts to slow mode which means the GPS and screen drain the battery faster than the cable can charge it.
The charging cable that works has a resistor between ground and the unused pin 4, but what I want to know, is this the only USB charging standard that the Droid4 supports, for example does it support the one where you put a resistor between the two data pins, or the one where you just join the data pins together?
If it supports either of those, then this project just got a lot easier as I can just chop the Type A connector off my USB cable and do all the work without having to solder a Micro USB connector.
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I'm not sure if this has anything to do with your question but try an ipad or tablet charger (2.1 Amp) which i use on my droid 4 and charges it fast.
Regular chargers use 0.7 to 1.0 Amp. I know tablet chargers are bulky but they tend to charge your device faster.
Also maybe this thread will work for you: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1984838
I'm using a 2amp car charger with a USB socket at the moment and I assure you it isn't charging at that speed. The other charger with the coiled cord does charge at the higher speed, but it also has the odd wiring.
That thread is interesting, is exactly the kind of thing I was talking about, but I'm looking for confirmation that it will actually work with the Droid 4 before I start hacking up cables. The Droid 4 seems to be fussy about which chargers it will work with, my 2amp charger worked fine with the HTC Desire Z, for example.
Another part of my reason for doing this is I want to use the right-angled USB plug that is on my USB lead, but that Micro USB connector is sealed and unmodifiable.
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I'm using a 2amp car charger with a USB socket at the moment and I assure you it isn't charging at that speed. The other charger with the coiled cord does charge at the higher speed, but it also has the odd wiring.
That thread is interesting, is exactly the kind of thing I was talking about, but I'm looking for confirmation that it will actually work with the Droid 4 before I start hacking up cables. The Droid 4 seems to be fussy about which chargers it will work with, my 2amp charger worked fine with the HTC Desire Z, for example.
Another part of my reason for doing this is I want to use the right-angled USB plug that is on my USB lead, but that Micro USB connector is sealed and unmodifiable.
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I'm not sure but there is a radio called ihome ic50 (Google it) i own it and it has a special switch which the manual says if the device has a proprietary charging protocol flip the switch. I made a quick test and it charges in both ways. I'm pretty sure your idea will work as long you know what you are doing. BTW the ihome ic50 is pretty cool for any android device.
Hey all!
I have had a note 2 since a year, and watch a great deal of movies from Hard disks/pen drives via an OTG cable on it. However, I face a problem when the battery goes low and I cannot charge my phone as well as continue watching via OTG.
Hence my query- Is there any hub/adapter which can expand my Note 2 micro USB into a couple of USB ports (1 USB will also suffice, but I'm being a little greedy here ) as well as a micro USB so that I can connect my phone charger and charge the phone as I watch movies.
Any help is appreciated,
Thanks
I think you're looking for something like this...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00FGKXY9S/ref=pd_aw_sims_1?pi=SS115&simLd=1
But the listing says the cable will not charge the phone. It will only power the accessory attached.
@GarfieldDC- Yes, I want something like this, which can charge my phone as well plz...
is not possible because the connector otg is different from the connector for recharging
You may need this. You can connect even a hub into female usb while other male cable plugged into the charger. I use this cable for many device which does not provide power on otg. And it do charge the phone also
http://m.ebay.com/itm/290460343618?nav=SEARCH
well what u ask is not possible because of fundamantel of the usb
I'm looking for a cradle/desktop stand for the Mate 10 and can continue to use supercharge.
Anyone found one that exists? thanks
Not exactly what you asked for but these are the items I use, might work for you?
The port adaptor doesn't allow super charge but it can get up to 1200ma
Usage:
Connect my phone to the TV via HDMI streaming Udemy or Amazon prime for 2 hours and it easily charges the phone in the process, or playing games like Modern Combat 5 via HDMI & Bluetooth controller.
Also use it to backup the phone to USB drive, also charges the phone whilst doing so
Adaptor:
JAVONTEC USB C to HDMI Adapter with USB 3.0 Port and USB-C Power Delivery, USB C Hub for Surface Go, Dell XPS, HP Spectre, Chromebook Pixel, Samsung S8/S9, LG G5 More https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0784GC6GD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_qLTbCbJK79Q0S
Stand:
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/113038898134
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Just bought this for the time being until something better comes along.
https://i.imgur.com/pMnqwU4.jpg
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Just bought this for the time being until something better comes along.
https://i.imgur.com/pMnqwU4.jpg
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You just need to use your normal supercharge cable and brick... i dont understand to be honest. The charger is not connected to the stand in any way is it?
I am using the original charger and brick but I'd like to be able to plonk my phone on a charging stand without having to manually attach/detach the lead.
Like you can with this:-
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Charging-Y...544215428&sr=8-7&keywords=usb+c+docking+stand
...but keep supercharge.
I don't think USB-Ports are plonkable (even USB-C, which slides rather well compared to asymmetric mini/midi-USB) -- for plonkability you'd need either another interface or a cradle that guides the phone very snug on a straight path for at least 1 cm or so. And even with a perfectly guiding/sliding cradle you'd have to push the last millimetres for the plug to click (vice versa when "undocking" again).
There are magnetic plugs for all kind of USB charging ports that are plugged into said port (and left there) and will snap to their respective (kinda proprietary) magnetic charging cable. However, first and obviously, such a plug blocks the USB port it is plugged into (so you'd have to remove the tiny thing everytime you want to plug in headphones or whatever); second, I've yet to find one that supports Huawei Supercharge (or whatsitcalledagain).
Just got my new 4a5G mostly set up last night and plugged it into my multi-port charger for the night, and found that it won't charge at all. Tried another high-power charging brick from an old samsung tablet of mine and the same issue. My 3XL used to have issues sometimes charging too slowly on these bricks, but at least it charged. I was expecting the newer phone to fix this issue, not make it worse by not charging at all. The included charging brick works, as does the charger from my Samsung chromebook.
Why not use the included charger? Well I have 3 devices that I like to charge next to my bed at night (phone, chromebook, smartwatch) and only two free outlets. Chromebook, needs its own dedicated charger to fully charge overnight, so I typically have the phone and smartwatch plugged into a 4-port charging brick. This thing supports QuickCharge 2.0 on one port and the other ports cap out at 2.0 A, so it should easily be able to deliver a full charge overnight, but the 4a5G refuses to recognize it at all. Doesn't matter if I plug it into the QC port or one of the other ports. What the hell is up with Pixel phones being so picky about what you charge them with?
Update:
So it wasn't the charging bricks, it was the cable. Tried two of the same brand of cable, and they didn't work at all. Tried another USB A to C cable I was using for a different device, and it works! These cables work just fine for every other USB-C device I own. No flaky connections where you have to wiggle the plug in the port to get it to connect. They connect and stay firmly connected consistently on every other device, but the 4a5G just refuses to recognize them at all. So its picky about cables, not charging bricks. That's not nearly as bad, but still annoying.
Indeed! Also to note that I also learned that this phone needs a charger that has Power Delivery technology. I tried using the adapter from my previous phone that had quick charge 3.0 technology but it was not charging rapidly.
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So it wasn't the charging bricks, it was the cable. Tried two of the same brand of cable, and they didn't work at all. Tried another USB A to C cable I was using for a different device, and it works! These cables work just fine for every other USB-C device I own. No flaky connections where you have to wiggle the plug in the port to get it to connect. They connect and stay firmly connected consistently on every other device, but the 4a5G just refuses to recognize them at all. So its picky about cables, not charging bricks. That's not nearly as bad, but still annoying.
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I have Pixel 2XL and the 4a 5G too, and both have the same problems with cables one work other doesn't...