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[Q] nexus 5 charging slowly !

Hello XDA guy's !
I have a problem with my nexus 5 from few weeks that's when I charge it from 1% - 100% , it takes ( 2:40 - 3:30 ) hours
I charge it by the original charger
I think there are many people have the same problem !!
I think new update 4.4.4 is the problem !
Cause I didn't meet this before !
what is the solutions to fix the problem ?

i_othman said:
Hello XDA guy's !
I have a problem with my nexus 5 from few weeks that's when I charge it from 1% - 100% , it takes ( 2:40 - 3:30 ) hours
I charge it by the original charger
I think there are many people have the same problem !!
I think new update 4.4.4 is the problem !
Cause I didn't meet this before !
what is the solutions to fix the problem ?
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solution? get a new charger or usb chord, as one of them is defective. and there are many with the same problem, until they replace their chargers/chords. no, its not 444.

When you are charging the phone does it show Charging (AC) or Charging (USB) in the power menu (tap on the battery in the quick settings pulldown)?

simms22 said:
solution? get a new charger or usb chord, as one of them is defective. and there are many with the same problem, until they replace their chargers/chords. no, its not 444.
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thanks i'll try :good:

raptir said:
When you are charging the phone does it show Charging (AC) or Charging (USB) in the power menu (tap on the battery in the quick settings pulldown)?
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it show's charging ( AC )

If you're looking for a cheap charger, check http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo.../hands-best-fastest-cheapest-nexus-5-t2729066
Charges way faster than the stock N5 charger.

zephiK said:
If you're looking for a cheap charger, check http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo.../hands-best-fastest-cheapest-nexus-5-t2729066
Charges way faster than the stock N5 charger.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54852429&postcount=295

Good news today
I used Samsung galaxy note 2 USB cable with nexus 5 charger it's doing well
It took 2 hours to charged 100% like before the problem

Sounds like the new cable is a win win!

galaxys said:
Sounds like the new cable is a win win!
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Hehehe

I have the same problem. I M charging with LG L7II charger and it take around 3hours from 1% to 100%. I need to buy on other charger, I don't have original Nexus5.
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Makooo said:
I have the same problem. I M charging with LG L7II charger and it take around 3hours from 1% to 100%. I need to buy on other charger, I don't have original Nexus5.
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3 hours is not a problem.
If you don't have a nexus 5, you're in the wrong forum.
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rootSU said:
3 hours is not a problem.
If you don't have a nexus 5, you're in the wrong forum.
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I bought it 3days ago. Before Nexus5 I had iPhone5 and it needed 2hours to 100%. That is strange to me.
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Makooo said:
I bought it 3days ago. Before Nexus5 I had iPhone5 and it needed 2hours to 100%. That is strange to me.
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every phone differs, especially when talking android and ios. they are using different tech.

simms22 said:
every phone differs, especially when talking android and ios. they are using different tech.
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OK friend, I understand. I need another charger, this is "small" for Nexus.
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Makooo said:
I bought it 3days ago. Before Nexus5 I had iPhone5 and it needed 2hours to 100%. That is strange to me.
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Makooo said:
OK friend, I understand. I need another charger, this is "small" for Nexus.
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Well, you may be able to get a faster charger but the key difference is the batteries. The iPhone 5 has a 1440mAh battery while the Nexus 5 has a 2300mAh battery. The Nexus 5 battery has more than 50% more capacity than the iPhone 5. So if the Nexus 5 is taking 50% longer to charge then it's charging at the same rate as your iPhone.

Check out some fast chargers. Some of them I can recommend.
Sony CP-AD2 USB 2.1 amp
ERD Mobile charger USB LP-27TC
Sony EP881 Quick Charger
Thread which shows nexus 5 fast charging works perfectly.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo.../hands-best-fastest-cheapest-nexus-5-t2729066

[Q] Any know a good 2 Amp charger for nexus 9?

I been looking on amazon trying to figure out which one to get, and I also was going to try get this https://play.google.com/store/devices/details/Nexus_Charging_Accessory?id=nexus_charging_accessory&hl=en.. it is not available in the US for some reason. There are so many of them I don't know what to pick. What do you guys suggest?

Suggest to stay with the stock charger if you want to enjoy your n9 for the longest.
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i've used the anker 40watt charger (only goes up to ~1400 max for me so far with my shortest cable), asus t100 charger, and a samsung 2A charger (this one went up to 1800). so far the samsung has been the best. the asus is a 2.1A charger but doesn't go any higher than the samsung, even with the modded kernel.

Nexus 6 turbo charger works the best for me on my 9

The best charger I know is the one for the HP Touchpad. But it's very hard to get today. Possible source via ebay: http://www.ebay.de/itm/270940010930
It's not only powerful and usable worldwide, but also quite good from an engeneering side. See: http://www.righto.com/2012/10/a-dozen-usb-chargers-in-lab-apple-is.html

velocity90 said:
Suggest to stay with the stock charger if you want to enjoy your n9 for the longest.
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The tablet will only pull the amount of current that kernel allows it to.
cornelious2 said:
Nexus 6 turbo charger works the best for me on my 9
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I haven't seen my go above 1.6A even with a forced fast charge kernel. I've tried my moto quick charger, a power partners certified quick charger, my Aukey QC 2.0 battery pa k, a Samsung 2A charger, Moto 2A charger etc... Still only 1.6 A art most but usually its sitting at 1.2A which is extremely slow.
Have you verified the actual current going into the Nexus via a battery or charging monitoring app?

Pilz said:
The tablet will only pull the amount of current that kernel allows it to.
I haven't seen my go above 1.6A even with a forced fast charge kernel. I've tried my moto quick charger, a power partners certified quick charger, my Aukey QC 2.0 battery pa k, a Samsung 2A charger, Moto 2A charger etc... Still only 1.6 A art most but usually its sitting at 1.2A which is extremely slow.
Have you verified the actual current going into the Nexus via a battery or charging monitoring app?
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with the stock charger i only get 1.1A with the nexus 6 one my usage is in line with what you stated most chargers I have show .9A
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cornelious2 said:
with the stock charger i only get 1.1A with the nexus 6 one my usage is in line with what you stated most chargers I have show .9A
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I wonder if anyone is actually getting 2A. Does anyone know why it won't charge at 2A with the kernel mod since the tablet charger slower than my old S3.

I use a Samsung charger from a Galaxy tab pro 2. Works great and probably can be found for cheap. My wifes S4 charger seems to be the same other than its white instead of black.

This one has been a godsend for me: http://goo.gl/6Y1MW2

You guys should definitely try enabling Battery Saver, setting it to automatic, and closing out all your apps before plugging in your Nexus 9. I've noticed that it makes a big difference.
Also do make a note not to go over the voltage of the original Nexus 9 charger (which is 5 Volt), you can damage your battery that way.

andykotely said:
You guys should definitely try enabling Battery Saver, setting it to automatic, and closing out all your apps before plugging in your Nexus 9. I've noticed that it makes a big difference.
Also do make a note not to go over the voltage of the original Nexus 9 charger (which is 5 Volt), you can damage your battery that way.
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Charge in Flight mode works for me

cornelious2 said:
Nexus 6 turbo charger works the best for me on my 9
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Agreed!

[Q] Rapid Charger 2.0

Does any one know if the charger come with the M9 is the Rapid Charger 2.0 or just a normal charger?

It comes with normal charger. Rapid charger 1.0. My m9 from 0-100% in two hours
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Does anyone know if these chargers have any negative effect on the battery over time?

the iVoler car charger, I just bought this to try it cause the price was low and the reviews said it was quality made. This charger works exactly as promised. And the 6 foot USB cable is of good quality and really nice. It also fits into my m9 with a nice click, and fits well around my case. I will definitely buy more of these!
http://www.amazon.com/Charger-iVoler-Adaptive-Qualcomm-Motorola/dp/B00TDC0WJA/

david870325 said:
the iVoler car charger, I just bought this to try it cause the price was low and the reviews said it was quality made. This charger works exactly as promised. And the 6 foot USB cable is of good quality and really nice. It also fits into my m9 with a nice click, and fits well around my case. I will definitely buy more of these!
http://www.amazon.com/Charger-iVoler-Adaptive-Qualcomm-Motorola/dp/B00TDC0WJA/
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How long does it take you to charge your m 9 5o%? Thanks!!!
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anlygi said:
Does anyone know if these chargers have any negative effect on the battery over time?
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They will lead to battery at higher temp.
Mine Charges at approximately 2.5A I observed battery temp reach 43C before charging current was lowered until temperature came back down.
Likely to lead to slightly reduced lifespan .
No concern to me as I typically change phone every six months. Even to owners who change every two years it probably won't be noticeable. Good advice is to charge overnight with normal charger and use fast charger only when needed .
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I have the original charger and the rapid charger from the nexus 6 and I can say the nexus 6 charger does charge my phone a lot faster than the HTC provided one.

I'm tempted by the rapid charger 2.0 but I'm not sure, because charging a battery more faster it reduces the battery life. What do you think?

creepinm3 said:
I have the original charger and the rapid charger from the nexus 6 and I can say the nexus 6 charger does charge my phone a lot faster than the HTC provided one.
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I have the same charger but it doesn't charge any faster than the stock one.
Perhaps it's disabled in T-Mobile version?

PunishedSnake said:
I have the same charger but it doesn't charge any faster than the stock one.
Perhaps it's disabled in T-Mobile version?
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Perhaps. I am rooted and have fast charge enabled.

creepinm3 said:
Perhaps. I am rooted and have fast charge enabled.
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How did you enable it?

PunishedSnake said:
How did you enable it?
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With the kernel I am running it allowed me to enable the option.

PunishedSnake said:
How did you enable it?
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I have the exact same issue with my t-mobile m9, and greatly miss being able to take advantage of this from using the m8
creepinm3 said:
Perhaps. I am rooted and have fast charge enabled.
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creepinm3 said:
With the kernel I am running it allowed me to enable the option.
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Hmmp Perhaps it has been disabled. I wonder if there's a way to enable it witbiut root. Since I don't plan to until after 5.1.1

toiday said:
Does any one know if the charger come with the M9 is the Rapid Charger 2.0 or just a normal charger?
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buy the htc rapid charger, theres a huge difference id say 0 - 50 in a half hour tops. I love it and it works well with all QC phone including my n5

deakelem said:
buy the htc rapid charger, theres a huge difference id say 0 - 50 in a half hour tops. I love it and it works well with all QC phone including my n5
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Dang, that's fast. I don't really have a need for it to be that fast, since I sit at a desk and wirelessly charge all day, but that is great that that is an option

Moto G 2015 max charging current and OTA

I know it doesn't support quick charge 2.0 but does it take in 2A? Did anyone test it? If it works, I'll get a 2A charger.
Also did anyone get the stagefright fix OTA?

It supports quick charge 2 and 3
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The charging current is not relevent, the phone will draw what it needs up to it's maximum rating of the device or power source, current is not "pushed" into a device... Doesn't matter if you have a power supply capable of delivering 500ma or 5000A, as long as it meets the industry standard specs the current rating doesn't matter.

nelsonw said:
It supports quick charge 2 and 3
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Do you have a source for that because nothing I read online suggests that the moto g3 supports QC 2.0 let alone v 3
acejavelin said:
The charging current is not relevent, the phone will draw what it needs up to it's maximum rating of the device or power source, current is not "pushed" into a device... Doesn't matter if you have a power supply capable of delivering 500ma or 5000A, as long as it meets the industry standard specs the current rating doesn't matter.
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I know the current is not pushed. The stock charger is rated at 1.150A, but the device gets charged much faster with my 1.5A charger from nexus 7. .My understanding is that if the device can't take in 2A, there is no need for a 2A charger. Similarly if it is capable of taking 2A current but the charger has a max rating of 1.5A, it's charged at 1.5A. Both the device and the charger should support it. Now what I'm asking is if the moto g3 is capable of taking in 2A. If it is I'll get a 2A charger.

littleromeo said:
Do you have a source for that because nothing I read online suggests that the moto g3 supports QC 2.0 let alone v 3
I know the current is not pushed. The stock charger is rated at 1.150A, but the device gets charged much faster with my 1.5A charger from nexus 7. .My understanding is that if the device can't take in 2A, there is no need for a 2A charger. Similarly if it is capable of taking 2A current but the charger has a max rating of 1.5A, it's charged at 1.5A. Both the device and the charger should support it. Now what I'm asking is if the moto g3 is capable of taking in 2A. If it is I'll get a 2A charger.
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It will work... I use a 2.2A or 1.8A charger at home and work (I have chargers spread everywhere), never took the stock one out of the package. My car charger is a dual port 2.0A+2.0A charger, works fine there too.
I have these scattered everywhere... I got a box of 10 for $25 on eBay a few years ago, they work beautifully on every device I own:
BlackBerry 1.80A Micro USB Premium Folding Blade Home Travel Charger for BlackBerry Play Book (OTCBBACC-39343-301-2) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0052F7ZWY/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_CGc9vbMX285YD
Can't tell you if it charges faster or not, never used the original one or anything smaller.
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Could you discahrge to ~0% and charge back to 100 wihtout using the device, using the 1.8/2.2A charger? How long does it take?

Techguy18 said:
Could you discahrge to ~0% and charge back to 100 wihtout using the device, using the 1.8/2.2A charger? How long does it take?
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TBH, probably not any time soon... I haven't been able to get this thing under 30% yet. Lowest I've had so far is today at 36% battery remaining with poor signal, 15 hours off the charger, and 4 hours screen time. Not sure I can kill it in a day, and I'm working out of town for a stretch and would prefer not to have my phone oos for any time.
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I just got an Anker 2.0 charger today and its way faster than the stock charger.
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nelsonw said:
It supports quick charge 2 and 3
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Do you have evidence of this?
https://www.qualcomm.com/products/s...eature=Quick Charge 2.0&manufacturer=Motorola
Doesn't show the Moto G on Qualcomm's list of Quickcharge devices.

Aftcomet said:
Do you have evidence of this?
https://www.qualcomm.com/products/s...eature=Quick Charge 2.0&manufacturer=Motorola
Doesn't show the Moto G on Qualcomm's list of Quickcharge devices.
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I readed on some spec sheet, don't remember where exactly. When I have some time will look into it.
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nelsonw said:
I readed on some spec sheet, don't remember where exactly. When I have some time will look into it.
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Must be a mistake. I'm sure it would be listed otherwise.

@Aftcomet BTW Here you are: https://www.qualcomm.com/products/snapdragon/processors/410 If you read you'll find.

I used a Samsung 2.0A charger and it charged from 17% to 100% in almost 2 Hours 30 Mins. So taking hint from there it must not take more than 2h 40mins - 2h 50mins.
The stock charger (1.15A) took more than 4h 30 mins for same 17 to 100%
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Stock charger (1.15A) takes ~2 hours to charge. (for me)

Techguy18 said:
Stock charger (1.15A) takes ~2 hours to charge. (for me)
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From 0% to 100% in 2 hours? That sounds impossible.

actually same here, stock charger 1.15A around 2 hours give or take.

I think in the US, its bundled with a 0.5A charger.. which is why it takes twice as long.. ~4hours...
In India, its a ~1A charger.. takes little more than 2 hours from 0 to 100

jawadpe said:
actually same here, stock charger 1.15A around 2 hours give or take.
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Techguy18 said:
I think in the US, its bundled with a 0.5A charger.. which is why it takes twice as long.. ~4hours...
In India, its a ~1A charger.. takes little more than 2 hours from 0 to 100
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I am too from India. I shared my own experience. It took a little more than 4Hours 30mins to charge from ~17% to 100%.
I can't confirm if my charger is damaged.
Anyway I have already returned it as the sim 1 slot was damaged.
Will rebuy once it's back in stock and than share my new experience.
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Techguy18 said:
I think in the US, its bundled with a 0.5A charger.. which is why it takes twice as long.. ~4hours...
In India, its a ~1A charger.. takes little more than 2 hours from 0 to 100
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I am in the US, mine came with a 1.15A charger. I thought I saw the 16gb version came with 1.15A and the 8gb came with a smaller capacity one.
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What's the output on your charger?
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Might be, I'm not too sure.

Fast Chargers

Any ideas on where to get a UK plug fast charger? I hear the Mate 8 plug works for fast charging.
I guess I won't even be able to find a car charger as well so my old fast chargers are useless now!
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I own a Mate 8 and I tried with the quick charger on P9 Lite and it's just charging normal

It's not a feature the quick charge on the P9 Lite. Hardware it's not there...

Oh I thought it was the same as P9 with hisilicon fats charge.but guess not...
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Charger included is "slow charge" 1A. Device is capable of 2A (not "fast charge")

plzextendcookietime said:
Charger included is "slow charge" 1A. Device is capable of 2A (not "fast charge")
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Hi, I am planning to buy this phone and the only thing holding me back is the slow charging time with stock 1A charger
Your comment provides some hope that phone can handle 2A [emoji846]
Is this your experience/observation or you found reference of this capability online?
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Lieutenantdaan said:
Hi, I am planning to buy this phone and the only thing holding me back is the slow charging time with stock 1A charger
Your comment provides some hope that phone can handle 2A [emoji846]
Is this your experience/observation or you found reference of this capability online?
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I found this
Although the Huawei P9 lite can receive two amps and 10 watts of power from a charger, Huawei includes only a one amp and five watt power supply with the P9 lite, which results in rather slow loading times.
https://www.androidpit.com/huawei-p9-lite-review

sub1zero said:
I found this
Although the Huawei P9 lite can receive two amps and 10 watts of power from a charger, Huawei includes only a one amp and five watt power supply with the P9 lite, which results in rather slow loading times.
https://www.androidpit.com/huawei-p9-lite-review
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Thanks
This is promising
However, couple of users have replied in other threads that phone doesn't charge any faster with 2A charger
If only someone who had this device could actually test and confirm...
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Lieutenantdaan said:
Thanks
This is promising
However, couple of users have replied in other threads that phone doesn't charge any faster with 2A charger
If only someone who had this device could actually test and confirm...
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If i understand for proper charging you need 2A charger and 2A capable USB. I ordered from ebay OEM Huawei 2A 5V charger and 2A 5V capable USB (Nikilin) just to test will it work.

sub1zero said:
If i understand for proper charging you need 2A charger and 2A capable USB. I ordered from ebay OEM Huawei 2A 5V charger and 2A 5V capable USB (Nikilin) just to test will it work.
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Great
Though I think any 2A charger and cable could probably work
Better be safe and use Huawei charger and best cable as you mentioned above
Do share your findings please...
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Lieutenantdaan said:
Great
Though I think any 2A charger and cable could probably work
Better be safe and use Huawei charger and best cable as you mentioned above
Do share your findings please...
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Ofc as soon as the shipment arrives.

sub1zero said:
Ofc as soon as the shipment arrives.
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Hi I've ordered a 2.4A charger (ravpower) but with ampere app I see it charges slower than the original one, the same using a 2.4 powerbank
Is this phone compatible with 2.0A charging or you need the original huawei 2.0 charger?
@Bumblecito can you please check how much charges with the mate 8 charger? Thanks

Albyfenix said:
Hi I've ordered a 2.4A charger (ravpower) but with ampere app I see it charges slower than the original one, the same using a 2.4 powerbank
Is this phone compatible with 2.0A charging or you need the original huawei 2.0 charger?
@Bumblecito can you please check how much charges with the mate 8 charger? Thanks
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I think this phone can't take more than 1A
@Bumblecito confirmed the same in his post that Huawei mate 8 charger made no difference to charging time
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Lieutenantdaan said:
I think this phone can't take more than 1A
@Bumblecito confirmed the same in his post that Huawei mate 8 charger made no difference to charging time
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What a pity...but why in the reviews say that it can handle up to 2A?

Albyfenix said:
What a pity...but why in the reviews say that it can handle up to 2A?
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I was also misled by the same reviews and raised this query on xda
Several members have now confirmed it is limited to 1A
Guess those were just incorrect reviews...[emoji53]
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I spend a lot of time reviewing the dmesg output from the kernel and I have often seen mention an "FCC Limit" during charging. It is possible that the kernel is imposing a "limit" to be FCC compliant... Just a thought...

Meticulus said:
I spend a lot of time reviewing the dmesg output from the kernel and I have often seen mention an "FCC Limit" during charging. It is possible that the kernel is imposing a "limit" to be FCC compliant... Just a thought...
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Mmm, but maybe if it was limited, is not a good idea to unlock it, right?

Meticulus said:
I spend a lot of time reviewing the dmesg output from the kernel and I have often seen mention an "FCC Limit" during charging. It is possible that the kernel is imposing a "limit" to be FCC compliant... Just a thought...
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Interesting, is kernel source code releases by huawei? In that case someone could have a look...
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Lieutenantdaan said:
Interesting, is kernel source code releases by huawei? In that case someone could have a look...
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This is what I keep seeing in the log: https://github.com/Meticulus/androi...rivers/power/hisi/coul/hisi_coul_core.c#L2634

What I am seeing and measuring is that mine, the 3GB dual sim model, max current draw is 1.08 Amp.
This is the max the device will charge at no matter what if you connect a quick charge ... even a nuclear powerplant that can provide a billion Amps at 5V as long as the kernel or charging circuit is like now. A bit painful but I find the battery life to be good. Good enough so it won't be a deal breaker.
I've had phones that died while using the GPS in the car and on a charger, this one doesn't if you use a quality charger and cable.