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What external battery are you using???

WHAT EXTERNAL BATTERY ARE YOU USING???
I am deciding to get a external battery for 3 reasons.
1) I forgot my charger a few time, thinking my old one works on new phone.
2)Otterbox will not fit with extended battery. (That's when it comes out for this phone.)
3)I like to keep my phone as light as possible.
What external batteries are you using???
Would you buy the model and brand again???
Knowing what you know now after using for a while. Are you happy with your purchase???
Thank you for looking.
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I didnt buy an external battery but I did buy 3 replacement batteries and a battery charger. I dont like extended batteries either. Too bulky.

jrharvey said:
I didnt buy an external battery but I did buy 3 replacement batteries and a battery charger. I dont like extended batteries either. Too bulky.
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same here.
But I do have the energizer xp4001 that i use for various other devices. it works well. charges my phone at 950mah, much faster than many models that seem to only output 500mah.

samklee said:
same here.
But I do have the energizer xp4001 that i use for various other devices. it works well. charges my phone at 950mah, much faster than many models that seem to only output 500mah.
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Does that one have micro usb connector?
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I have Veho pebble 5000mA/h. The capacity seems legit.

I'm trying to find out what type of battery is in the Veho Pebble XT, any idea?

shilent said:
I'm trying to find out what type of battery is in the Veho Pebble XT, any idea?
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http://www.jr.com/veho/pe/VEH_VCCA008PBPX/
http://www.jr.com/veho/pe/VEH_VCCA007PBP/

mingkee said:
http://www.jr.com/veho/pe/VEH_VCCA008PBPX/
http://www.jr.com/veho/pe/VEH_VCCA007PBP/
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I don't see anything about what type of battery tech it's using. anyway I ordered one from Amazon, I need it ASAP for a trip.
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i just received this yesterday. haven't used it much yet. but will give feedback when i do.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003F2Z8FM

I use a zagg sparq. Been good so far and has 2 USB slots so I can charge multiple devices.
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I received my Pebble XT today and on the back of the device it says Polymer Li-ion.

jrharvey said:
I didnt buy an external battery but I did buy 3 replacement batteries and a battery charger. I dont like extended batteries either. Too bulky.
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where did you buy your batt and charger?
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I think I'm going to put together a Mintyboost or something similar unless an 1800 mAh battery that doesn't require a new caseback comes out.

i use this generic tmobile battery ignore the pretty purple car charger plug i have plugged in i leave it in my work van
there is nothing as part numbers or product name it has a small switch that goes from phone to battery and a mini usp to charge the battery and full size usb to charge the phone
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With detective work I found a link.
http://www.wirelessground.com/portbattchar.html
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I use this for an external power source:
http://www.smarthome.com/50619/Lumi...er-for-Lithium-and-AA-or-AAA-Batteries/p.aspx
I just use old cell phone batteries. I have alot of G1 batteries that I've collected lol. Might as well put them to good use. I use this, only if I know that I am not going to be charging my phone for a long period of time. Before I bought this, I used 4 AA NiMH connected to a female usb plug.

I have a Powermonkey Explorer. It's a bit pricey, although I received it as a gift. It came with various tips for things like an iPod.
I had to buy a $2 mini-to-micro USB converter tip on Amazon to use it for my previous phone (Blackberry) and now the G2x.
It charges the phone pretty well and came with a solar panel which I only tested (works fine), but haven't found personally useful yet.
https://powertraveller.com/iwantsome/primatepower/powermonkey-explorer/

Wow, that's is definitely out if my price range. But it super cool setup.
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1800 capacity battery on Amazon for 14.95. Just ordered one. It says they have 19 left. Does not require different cover.
Edit: link http://amzn.com/B0051BNXXE.
Update: a few hours later the price has apparently gone up to 24.95

allofusjw said:
1800 capacity battery on Amazon for 14.95. Just ordered one. It says they have 19 left. Does not require different cover.
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Link please.
Thank you.
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QI charger in UK

I picked this charger up and it works great with my N4.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00ANA8TA0/ref=wms_ohs_product
Its a tiny bit picky with a case on, and if you put the phone down on the white LEG panel at the top, but otherwise brilliant.
I'll try and run the phone down low, and get a screen shot showing charging time. I don't think its that much slower than the wire (and I leave my screen on when charging)

Thanks. I bought one and it even works with the official bumper and stick on plastic cover on the back. However, the flashing blue light is annoying. I might have to open it up and disconnect it.

bbilko said:
I picked this charger up and it works great with my N4.
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Same as this one I think:
http://www.fasttech.com/products/1154/10001946/1197503
They ship to the UK for free, so about £22 delivered.
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footboydog said:
... However, the flashing blue light is annoying. I might have to open it up and disconnect it.
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Just had to say I feel your pain... I don't understand why the manufacturer decided to fit an LED that lights up the entire room to show the thing is charging
I'm using it as a stop gap until the Orb is released here, I use to have a Galaxy Nexus with the desk top dock, really miss not being able to tell the time from a glance during the night.

andynx1 said:
Same as this one I think:
http://www.fasttech.com/products/1154/10001946/1197503
They ship to the UK for free, so about £22 delivered.
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This is exactly what I have:
http://www.fasttech.com/products/1154/10001946/1197504
The USB one is tempting, will be much slower I imagine.

bbilko said:
This is exactly what I have:
http://www.fasttech.com/products/1154/10001946/1197504
The USB one is tempting, will be much slower I imagine.
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I am not expert in electrical matters, but would it be possible to use the USB version in conjunction with the Nexus 4 USB power adapter?

esskayy said:
I am not expert in electrical matters, but would it be possible to use the USB version in conjunction with the Nexus 4 USB power adapter?
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http://www.fasttech.com/products/1154/10001946/1215400
5V is 5V, but the USB Qi charger asks for 2A in and that's more than the N4 charger gives (I think)
Its also more than a USB 2 port can give, they are limited to 500mA normally.
USB3 can give that kind of output.
Less Amps = slower charge

bbilko said:
http://www.fasttech.com/products/1154/10001946/1215400
5V is 5V, but the USB Qi charger asks for 2A in and that's more than the N4 charger gives (I think)
Its also more than a USB 2 port can give, they are limited to 500mA normally.
USB3 can give that kind of output.
Less Amps = slower charge
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Hmmm...fortunately I have a USB 3 port, would that mean I'll get a similar charge time as using the mains version?

Damn, sadly my memory failed me and it seems USB3 can only give 900mA.
Sorry to get hopes up, but I think you'd get a faster charge from a wall socket.
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OK I opened the sucker up and had a look. There are 4 screws under the rubber pads on the bottom and another four under the white sticker:
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There's a semi-circle of tiny LEDs at the top marked D1-D12. I tried desoldering D9 and D10 but in the end I just ripped them out with tweezers because my soldering skills are seriously lacking. After putting it all back together surprisingly it still worked and it doesn't light up anymore! The LEDs must have been connected in series to each other but in parallel to the rest of the charger.
Disclaimer: I am not responsible if you open up your qi wireless charger and electrocute your cat or something. Follow these instructions at your own risk.
EDIT: Nope it still lights up, just less so. Why won't it die!?

I have the latest tasker beta setup to vibrate when wireless charging goes on and off, makes it easy to tell when its working when you can't see the leds
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bbilko said:
This is exactly what I have:
http://www.fasttech.com/products/1154/10001946/1197504
The USB one is tempting, will be much slower I imagine.
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If the specs are right it looks like the USB one puts out ~3.5W vs the more normal 5W, so is a bit slower.
Its not really clear why it is lower power (even if the losses are higher a 1.5 or 2A 5v charger would be powerful enough). Maybe the limit is whatever step up conversion they use to increase the 5v for transmission.
Google's help site says the nexus 4 charger is 1.2A (I thought it was 1.5), but this should still work fine with this Qi charger. If it turns out it can put out more like 5W then you would be slightly better off with a 2A charger.
I am quite tempted by this USB one anyway because it is a bit more flexible - you can use other sources such as batteries or even a pc. Most of the other ones (besides the nokia) use 19v so you cant use much besides the included mains adapter.
Anyway, thanks for the links in this thread - I had been considering buying the same one as you but from mobilefun for more money.

Anyone tested this with a bumper? Also, has the phone to be centered to work with it?

RyDeRgr said:
Anyone tested this with a bumper? Also, has the phone to be centered to work with it?
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It's a little fussy about positioning and it might take a few seconds before it "notices" the phone but yes it works with the bumper

This charger does NOT work with the Rearth Ringke Fusion case.

Which car charger to buy for my Nexus 4?

I'm wondering which is the best car charger for nexus 4.
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iggytod said:
I'm wondering which is the best car charger for nexus 4.
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I've used the Motorola one linked below with all of my Android devices. It works great. Delivers enough power to continue to charge the device even when using navigation while driving.
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Vehi...81812559&sr=8-2&keywords=Motorola+Car+Charger

Yup^^ Motorola smart charger. Can't beat the price
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gbarayah said:
I've used the Motorola one linked below with all of my Android devices. It works great. Delivers enough power to continue to charge the device even when using navigation while driving.
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Vehi...81812559&sr=8-2&keywords=Motorola+Car+Charger
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I was looking at Anker car charger, what do u think about it?
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iggytod said:
I was looking at Anker car charger, what do u think about it?
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Haven't used it. The Motorola one works great for me.

iggytod said:
I was looking at Anker car charger, what do u think about it?
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I have and use both and they are both great. The Anker is a little smaller and you can plug an extra USB cable into it. You'll be happy either way I think.

gbarayah said:
I've used the Motorola one linked below with all of my Android devices. It works great. Delivers enough power to continue to charge the device even when using navigation while driving.
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Vehi...81812559&sr=8-2&keywords=Motorola+Car+Charger
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Another vote for the Motorola charger. Works perfectly every time, and looks pretty cool at night. :good:

i use this since i prefer to have an extra usb for when my gf rides with me and needs to charge her fruity phone.
got it from ATT store

I have this one in addition with that one. That's $3,29 in total.
Works fine with my N4 so far.

There is only one device for charging our phones. The Griffin Powerjolt. We have one in each car. Charges our phones and tables, same cable, no though required. Pull the cables out and close the lighter port when not in use. Don't have to remove the Powerjolt.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Griffin-PowerJolt-Dual-Micro-Universal-Charger/16940656
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Clay said:
There is only one device for charging our phones. The Griffin Powerjolt. We have one in each car. Charges our phones and tables, same cable, no though required. Pull the cables out and close the lighter port when not in use. Don't have to remove the Powerjolt.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Griffin-PowerJolt-Dual-Micro-Universal-Charger/16940656
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+1 to this
I also have the motorola, but the light on it is way bright and is horrible when driving at night.
This griffin thing is just as powerful, can charge both phones, and has no annoying light.

The only charger you will need is the scocshe revolt c2. It's the only charger that charges both ports at 2.1a. Others do 2.1 and 1.0. Meaning, with a couple of charge only cables (sold separately) you can charge 2 of anything at full speed. Even a iphone and a nexus 7.
http://m.thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-usb-car-charger/
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Clay said:
There is only one device for charging our phones. The Griffin Powerjolt. We have one in each car. Charges our phones and tables, same cable, no though required. Pull the cables out and close the lighter port when not in use. Don't have to remove the Powerjolt.
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Thanks clay. Just got this charger from Walmart and its working great with my nexus 4.

OEM Charger

Does anyone know where i can get an identical charge like the one that came with the phone? The reason why is because the one that came with my G3 makes an almost hissing sound during charging and its making me nervous.

does it need to be identical? any 2.1a wall charger with a usb port will do fine. I use my wife's HTC and Nook plugs all the time

Ok and it doesn't damage the battery?

uhm no. rechargeable batteries need a charging circuit in order to not overcharge and blow up (tried it, it does happen lol) consumer electronics have this built in because they don't want their consumers catching fire. As long as you provide it power, it'll charge. The charging circuit will take care of the rest. 2.1a chargers are widely available and will provide a fast charge

Are you sure it's a 2.1a charger? I swear my D850 was 1.8a.

Yeah mine is 1.8a

Look on Amazon, but search for G2 chargers. I don't remember seeing any in the g3 section
Edit: looks like they have one now
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mrhaley30705 said:
Are you sure it's a 2.1a charger? I swear my D850 was 1.8a.
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You're obviously set on this oem thing, by all means, have at it. But if you want a good fast charger, get a 2.1a
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OP requested oem, that's what I found

mrhaley30705 said:
OP requested oem, that's what I found
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meant to quote his post not yours, sorry

No worries

Alaris said:
Does anyone know where i can get an identical charge like the one that came with the phone? The reason why is because the one that came with my G3 makes an almost hissing sound during charging and its making me nervous.
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My charger doesn't make a hissing sound while charging (at least not that I have noticed. I haven't stuck my ear up to the charger however). If this is happening to you, I would contact LG or your service provider to see about getting a replacement.

screwyluie said:
You're obviously set on this oem thing, by all means, have at it. But if you want a good fast charger, get a 2.1a
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Screwyluie, can you suggest a 2.1a wall charger.

androidpixar said:
Screwyluie, can you suggest a 2.1a wall charger.
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I'm using ones I have around already, one from an HTC phone and another from a samsung tablet. I have a generic one that I also tested (but has another use currently) which also works, I think I got it off Ebay with some cheap batteries for another phone.

Alaris said:
Does anyone know where i can get an identical charge like the one that came with the phone? The reason why is because the one that came with my G3 makes an almost hissing sound during charging and its making me nervous.
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II callcalled LG and theyy sent me a new one for free

androidpixar said:
Screwyluie, can you suggest a 2.1a wall charger.
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Literally any USB charger with a charging capacity of 2 amps or greater. Amperes are not like volts; a power supply can't have "too many" amps for a circuit.

Fast charging not working (not cable or charger)

My gf's S6 doesn't fast charge anymore. I have a S6 too and tried cables, chargers and different outlets so for sure that's not the problem. I've made sure the plug is all the way in so it's not that. I'm going to contact Samsung because we're still under the year mark but there is a small possibility some water may have gotten in the charging port. With 3 kids it's tough keeping your toys away from them all the time. Anyone hear of any issues with the fast charge not working? Most of the threads I could find about this issue is resolved with a new charger or just plugging it all the way.

gutted said:
My gf's S6 doesn't fast charge anymore. I have a S6 too and tried cables, chargers and different outlets so for sure that's not the problem. I've made sure the plug is all the way in so it's not that. I'm going to contact Samsung because we're still under the year mark but there is a small possibility some water may have gotten in the charging port. With 3 kids it's tough keeping your toys away from them all the time. Anyone hear of any issues with the fast charge not working? Most of the threads I could find about this issue is resolved with a new charger or just plugging it all the way.
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I havent heard of any issues with id just take it in and dont say nothing about water.

noticed that there's no fast charge :/ stock USB cable with stock charger!! my previous S4 did charge faster :/

S6 have fast charge QI? I don't think so guys.

Check this, I am on 6.0.1 and not sure if there is an option on Lollipop, if you are on Lollipop. It's in the Battery settings.
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Good evening everybody,
Appologies for attaching to this post but my question is about fast charging in G920F I own, too. When I use stock AC quick charger and stock Samsung cable, my phone charges quickly (not a surprise). But when I use stock quick charger and other microUSB cable (e.g. the one I got with the Chromecast 2), S6 charges in normal "slow" mode. Does this functionality depend on the cable?
Thanks in advance for a reply & best regards.

callmemycool said:
Good evening everybody,
Appologies for attaching to this post but my question is about fast charging in G920F I own, too. When I use stock AC quick charger and stock Samsung cable, my phone charges quickly (not a surprise). But when I use stock quick charger and other microUSB cable (e.g. the one I got with the Chromecast 2), S6 charges in normal "slow" mode. Does this functionality depend on the cable?
Thanks in advance for a reply & best regards.
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It depends on 3 things. The phone, the charger and the connection (th e cable). So yes, the cable is a crucial factor in utilising Fast Charge
Think of it as having a fast car, a driver comfortable with pushing the car to the limits, and the road being the cable. If the road isn't build for the speed (let's liken it to a country ally/road) you can't safely drive at top speed. So you drive at the safest speed you can with the road you have. That's what the phone and charger do. Rather than blowing the cable (which could happen), it just draws a smaller amount of power to keep everything safe.
Sorry for the big reply. I like to be as informative as possible in one go

Well I tried Samsung wireless quick charger and still no luck. Guess I'll have to send it to Samsung.
Not on Android 6, still on 5. Thanks though

gutted said:
Well I tried Samsung wireless quick charger and still no luck. Guess I'll have to send it to Samsung.
Not on Android 6, still on 5. Thanks though
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I had the same thing happened to my S6 two weeks ago. It charged only slow way, even with a fast charger, and i tried few cables and solutions. At the end i took it to warranty and they replaced that whole board with USB port. It was done in 24 hours and now it works like new. They even gave me brand new Fast charger and cable for free. Good guy Samsung .