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Retailers selling Nexus One accessories?

I find myself in need of a car charger tonight (forgot my desk charger at home, a day of pandora has taken a toll on my battery) and was wondering if anyone has spotted any major retailers that would have a car charger that would work w/ the Nexus One?
Thanks!

Go ahead and close this mods. I wasn't aware that the port on the Nexus One was the same as the Cliq.

betawind said:
I find myself in need of a car charger tonight (forgot my desk charger at home, a day of pandora has taken a toll on my battery) and was wondering if anyone has spotted any major retailers that would have a car charger that would work w/ the Nexus One?
Thanks!
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You can get any 5v micro usb car charger from just about anywhere...
However, I might suggest this Micro USB Car adapter:
http://www.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=489424
Use that + any usb cable and you'll never have to buy a car charger again!

bfspider said:
You can get any 5v micro usb car charger from just about anywhere...
However, I might suggest this Micro USB Car adapter:
http://www.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=489424
Use that + any usb cable and you'll never have to buy a car charger again!
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I picked up one of these at Best Buy the other day and it works great for my N1, my girlfriend's MT3G, and my iPod. Basically, since most devices come with a USB cord that can be used to charge the device, it's a VERY good investment

I am using my old chargers and cables from my Motorola Q9h and it's working perfectly.
YAY for standardization!

www.monoprice.com. You can get EVERYTHING you need for charging your phone anywhere and at low, low prices.

bfspider said:
You can get any 5v micro usb car charger from just about anywhere...
However, I might suggest this Micro USB Car adapter:
http://www.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=489424
Use that + any usb cable and you'll never have to buy a car charger again!
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Thanks for the suggestion! I'll have to head down to best buy tomorrow to snag one.

uansari1 said:
www.monoprice.com. You can get EVERYTHING you need for charging your phone anywhere and at low, low prices.
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+1 for monoprice they are seriously awesome! highly highly recommended! If you buy cables from anywhere but here you are a sucker

Something to think about: make sure, or TRY to get a charger that does 5v 1a...otherwise it's stuck slow-charging, basically just keeping it alive. Most el-cheapo chargers are 5v .5a.
I'm using a belkin micro car charger with the usb cable that came with my phone. Rated at 5v 1a, and it works very well.
I had a crappy old one that I was using and if my phone was dying, it would basically just keep my phone on, I would have to leave it plugged in for a long time to get it charged up. The new 1a unit will actually give me a decent charge, and I don't have to wait an hour.

I usually shop with these guys and rate of which items have gone wrong was so far 0%, so lucky for me.
You may find the car charger you want from them, hope it helps.
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_11000561_11000885&products_id=28077

InGeNeTiCs said:
Something to think about: make sure, or TRY to get a charger that does 5v 1a...otherwise it's stuck slow-charging, basically just keeping it alive. Most el-cheapo chargers are 5v .5a.
I'm using a belkin micro car charger with the usb cable that came with my phone. Rated at 5v 1a, and it works very well.
I had a crappy old one that I was using and if my phone was dying, it would basically just keep my phone on, I would have to leave it plugged in for a long time to get it charged up. The new 1a unit will actually give me a decent charge, and I don't have to wait an hour.
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Agreed. I bought one of these from the website I suggested earlier for about $3 shipped. 5v to 1amp

bfspider said:
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However, I might suggest this Micro USB Car adapter:
http://www.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=489424
Use that + any usb cable and you'll never have to buy a car charger again!
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Thanx, I just ordered this..from amazon.de....just wondering, is this stuff cheaper in europe??
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[Q] Nokia USB Cables

Hi guys
I have a few Nokia micro usb cables lying around, these include the very short ones (around 10cm long) and also the longer ones
are these safe to plug into the htc mains usb adaptor to charge my dhd?
I've been using the cables and they work fine, I just wanted to ensure that it is safe to do so and if anyone has come across any problems using any micro usb cable in the mains adaptor?
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Why should it be dangerous? I'm using the exatly same cable to charge my phone from my desktop computer.
Go for it!

pilotghost said:
Why should it be dangerous? I'm using the exatly same cable to charge my phone from my desktop computer.
Go for it!
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cheers pilot
it was more the mains adaptor i was worried about
USB is fine!

I use the same cable as yours, from my nokia e5, to connect my dhd to pc.. heck, i even use my dhd charger to charge my e5..

Same here - I use two of them with my PC and netbook, and occasionally with the wall charger. Why would it be a problem? They're USB cables...

I use the cable from my lost Nokia N900 at work and it works just fine.

I occasionally use my nokia e71 cable and an ipod wall charger when I misplace my htc one, still does the job fine

Its fine. That's why the "U" stands for universal. ;-)

Use any of the micro usb cord & no problem

Yup, I use a CA-101 for my DHD when in the office..
Infact the only cable I have tried on my phone that didnt work as I wanted was one from an HTC car charger kit that for some reason only charges but doesnt allow data..

I successfully radio s-off and eng s offed using a short Nokia cable. Only thing that matters as previously mentioned is its micro usb.
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i'm still using my nokia usb to charge and tranfer file to the phone in my office, works perfectly w/o any problem

ok I have an update
I have my original DHD wall charger, and a Original Nokia USB Cable
charging is very slow
It charged the phone only 10% in the space of 51 minutes.
Surely this is not normal?
I plugged another original USB cable into my pc and it charged 10% in 10 minutes

They are basically the same cable as everyone else said.

should be no problem cos i using it too. .

using CA-101 in office, no problem

Cable slipping out too easy
Hi everyone.
I am also using Nokia cable, the short one for charging at home, but unfortunately the cable is slipping out of connector in the device, even after slightest movement. as soon I displace the device (HTC Desire HD) few centimeters, cable slips out.
also when I have the cable plugged into the device, I can still see some 2mm of metalic part of the cable.
Did anyone also experience that?
Thanks a lot
Marek

I've same problem with my Nokia car charger, it's even not making well contact for charging. Thus I have to choose position of cable to get result.
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marek.jasovsky said:
Hi everyone.
I am also using Nokia cable, the short one for charging at home, but unfortunately the cable is slipping out of connector in the device, even after slightest movement. as soon I displace the device (HTC Desire HD) few centimeters, cable slips out.
also when I have the cable plugged into the device, I can still see some 2mm of metalic part of the cable.
Did anyone also experience that?
Thanks a lot
Marek
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I think that is just wear and tear. My original HTC cable doesn't contact well with the phone any more, however a Nokia cable I had in the house, does connect very firmly. I was using the Nokia one in the car, and it began to show a bit of cable just where the cable goes into the micro-usb plug. Still works.
So, I think seeing the cable is not a problem, the outer layer is very robust (until it starts fraying ). And the bad connection is just the cable getting old.

old thread is old. replace your cable. they are cheap and cost a couple dollars.
http://www.amazon.com/USB-Micro-USB-Cable-6-Ft/dp/B002HMWQE2
$1.50. not worth the time to complain about a bad cable, they wear out, period.

2.1 amp car charger question

Bought a dual charger for the car, has 1 amp and 2.1 for devices like tables. When I plug the Tab Plus in the tablet gives me an X for charging and doesn't charge. Tried different cables. Any ideas??? GT 6210

Not compatible mHa...
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So only Samsung OEM car and wall chargers work??? I even trid a lower amp charger in the house figuring it would just take longer to charger, and still get the X if it's not the Samsung wall charger.

2.1a is plenty to charge it, but as you said, only Samsung chargers will do it. It is highly annoying.

robyr said:
2.1a is plenty to charge it, but as you said, only Samsung chargers will do it. It is highly annoying.
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Interesting to note:
When the Tab/Tab+ is connected to an HDMI adapter (either dongle or stand version: I have both) the tab will draw power from ANY USB source and show it as charging. A generic 2.1 amp charger will add to the battery even while playing MAME on my HDTV using a BT PS3 controller while WIFI is enabled (a 500mA charger works too but cant keep up....in other words it will deplete your battery...just slower). The same generic charger will NOT charge my Tab+ when NOT connected to the HDTV/HDMI adapter.

It's charging, but it's only pulling 450mA. This is a safety measure to prevent pulling too much current from a computer USB port.

This is nuts. If it charges through an HDMI cable??It charges slowly through a computer??? I'm surprised nobody has come out with a "charge only" cable so it works generically. Obviously some of the pins can be left off or crossed to trick it.
I'd buy 3 and keep them all over the place!
I've seem them for Apple,I devices, even was shipped one by accident for my Ipod.
I'm writing CableJive! Maybe if they hear from enough of us they support out product. '[email protected]'

Eureka! I grabbed an old USB version 1 extension cable (female to Male) and plugged it on the end of my Tab sync power cable. Plugged it into Tab OEM wall charger, worked fine. Then I plugged it into a generic wall charger for phones (1amp) and IT IS CHARGING!
Still won't work on car adapter, tried 1 amp, 2.1amp, and 2.2 amp.
Ordered USB 2 extensions to test.

Have you made sure that the plug will charge something else? Make sure it will charge your phone or something. I know those dual micro-chargers have to be pushed with a lot more force than you would think. I would also check both ports on the dual charger. Usually only one of the ports will output 2.1 amps while the other only outputs 1 amp.

Quick semi-related charger question: are all Samsung Tab chargers the same? Or, at least, are they cross-compatible for charging?
I've got an imported tablet, and it's charging very slowly with a UK adaptor (which was supplied by the import company... had been expecting more, I have to say).
If I tool up and go shopping for a genuine Samsung Galaxy Tab charger, will any of them do, or do I need to be specific? Does anyone know?

i got one of these handy.
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i bought it from DX few months back. http://dx.com/p/usb-power-adapter-for-samsung-p1000-81753?item=1
and it charges my fone with any usb chargers i have.. i also use it for my 2.1A car charger and works as expected.

I second the adapter recommendation shown above. I just wish it had some way to tie it to the cable so it doesn't get misplaced. They're pretty cheap, though, so I bought a couple extra.
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kellyann1293 said:
I second the adapter recommendation shown above. I just wish it had some way to tie it to the cable so it doesn't get misplaced. They're pretty cheap, though, so I bought a couple extra.
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here's mine..its tied with my extra sync cable.. these adapters are fragile and one of the plastic clips broke.. secured it with a zip tie and now even when i dropped it several times the white case stays secure.. i bring it with me all the time...

Have you guys tried these adapters both on AC and Car 2.1amps WITH the Tab? The references I see above are for phone.
Oops...never mind, went to sight and saw a reviewer listed Tabs.

Note 5 not always Fast Charging

My wife and I both have Tmobile variant Note 5's... Using the stock charger it will not always fast charge. However if unplugged and reconnected it will start to fast charge... I thought maybe it simply wasn't indicating it was fast charging but in actuality it was but NO, I checked using the AMPERE application and it wasn't... Checked other forums and the problem is not just me but so far no solution... Any thoughts???

juanito157 said:
My wife and I both have Tmobile variant Note 5's... Using the stock charger it will not always fast charge. However if unplugged and reconnected it will start to fast charge... I thought maybe it simply wasn't indicating it was fast charging but in actuality it was but NO, I checked using the AMPERE application and it wasn't... Checked other forums and the problem is not just me but so far no solution... Any thoughts???
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Same here after update I believe. ..
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juanito157 said:
My wife and I both have Tmobile variant Note 5's... Using the stock charger it will not always fast charge. However if unplugged and reconnected it will start to fast charge... I thought maybe it simply wasn't indicating it was fast charging but in actuality it was but NO, I checked using the AMPERE application and it wasn't... Checked other forums and the problem is not just me but so far no solution... Any thoughts???
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When I use the charger from my S6 Edge it doesn't fast charge but it does when I use the charger the phone came with even though they are exactly the same.
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Anybody try swapping out the cable

Same. Unplugging the USB from the wall brick and reconnecting usually fixes the problem for me.

Same thing happened to me. Saw the tip of the Micro USB part, and it looked kinda weird, not all four wires aligned. Went to the drawer, got an old HTC wire, hooked it to the Samsung fast charger block, and it worked like a charm.

Pissed cuz I purchased 2 multi port fast chargers on amazon which no longer fast charge after the update.

I had mine stop fast charging once. I checked the connections and all was fine. I tried the Ultra-power saving mode and could not turn it back off. I ended up factory resetting. Since then - I have had no trouble with my fast charging working every time.

I have experimented with different USB cables and found that Fast Charging requires the use of USB cables that also allow data transfer. There are some USB cables out there that only has normal charging capability and these do not work with Fast Charging. Sometimes you can tell by checking the microUSB pins, others they simply lack the wiring within the cable itself.
Normal charging cables must have Vcc and GND for electricity passthru. While Data cable has additional D- and D+ connections, which I believe is used by Fast Charging.
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I've had similar issues and ran many many tests. Using stock charger when plugged into phone and power 100% of time doesn't fast charge unless I pull USB from wall adapter still leaving plugged in both phone and wall. Plug USB back in adapter and fast charge will work 100% of time. Tried many different cords as I have lots.

Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but I have problems with my Note 5 no longer fast charging much. Over the last few weeks, it has charged progressively worse.
-I ordered a new cord and have tried multiple different cords and chargers including OEM. I was leaning toward this being an issue with the ports needing cleaning, but have now observed the same issue with wireless charging. About half the time on wireless charging and 3/4 of the time with wired charging it is very slow with no fast charging.
-I have also factory reset (using TekHD rom and modified stock kernel though I also tried Skyhigh) and am still having the issue. I use my phone all the time for work and am about to get rid of it. But before I do, does anyone have any ideas?
In summary: Fast Charging is intermittent with multiple cords, OEM charger, and wireless charging. Any ideas?

Get a new USB cable

In my experience, Samsung cables have a short lifespan. LG & HTC cables do better IMO (Probably because when you buy a LG or HTC there isn't many fakes Even on amazon many samsung clones) but I find LG cables work best. Yes, you will get fast charging with them

Female Type C to Male Micro USB adapter?

In trying to get through the awkard transition to Type C for everything, I'm hoping to find an adapter. I'd love for it to be Google compliant, but I can live without. Basically, I plan on carrying the google charger with the attached cord (https://store.google.com/product/usb_c_charger) around in my bag. However, I still have a number of things to charge using micro usb (work blackberry, wife's phone, portable battery, etc). So, I'd like to only carry the one charger and an adapter.
Even this portable charger that everyone is talking about (http://www.amazon.com/Portable-RAVP...id=1447799819&sr=8-18&keywords=type+c+charger) looks like the input is micro usb. So, to use it, I'd have to carry a C-C cord and a wall to micro charger, on top of my phone charger.
Any one come across this yet?
Thanks!

The USB Type-C port on that battery pack can be used to either charge your phone, or to charge the pack. Type-C allows for charge to go either direction. You wouldn't have to carry a wall to micro charger, you could use the google charger you linked.
"Type-C Input and Output: The first ever external battery charger with USB-C/Type-C. Use it to quickly recharge the 20100mah external battery, or to power the latest computers and smart devices with USB-C/Type-C ports"
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So, if you carried around that google charger to charge the battery pack, and plan on charging the other devices only from the battery pack itself, you would need:
1) A USB-C to C cable = to charge the nexus from the battery pack.
2) A USB-A to micro USB cable = To charge the blackberry, wife's phone, etc, from the battery pack. (I assume you have these already.)
I hope that made sense.

I have seen somewhere (probably the USB spec) that female USB-C ports are not allowed on cable adaptors. I have seen USB-C to micro USB male cables on Amazon, so if you carried one if these with you, you could charge any micro USB device with your 6P charger.
Also, +1 on the portable battery charging via USB-C. I wonder if it has pass through charging...The ability to charge usb devices while charging the battery itself.

Elnrik said:
The USB Type-C port on that battery pack can be used to either charge your phone, or to charge the pack. Type-C allows for charge to go either direction. You wouldn't have to carry a wall to micro charger, you could use the google charger you linked.
"Type-C Input and Output: The first ever external battery charger with USB-C/Type-C. Use it to quickly recharge the 20100mah external battery, or to power the latest computers and smart devices with USB-C/Type-C ports"
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So, if you carried around that google charger to charge the battery pack, and plan on charging the other devices only from the battery pack itself, you would need:
1) A USB-C to C cable = to charge the nexus from the battery pack.
2) A USB-A to micro USB cable = To charge the blackberry, wife's phone, etc, from the battery pack. (I assume you have these already.)
I hope that made sense.
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Thanks Elnrik. I didn't see that about the type C in and out. It's still more than cables and things than I would like to carry - the two cables you mentioned, on top of the google charger, the portable battery itself, and the phone. I guess it'll have to do (for now at least).

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I have seen somewhere (probably the USB spec) that female USB-C ports are not allowed on cable adaptors. I have seen USB-C to micro USB male cables on Amazon, so if you carried one if these with you, you could charge any micro USB device with your 6P charger.
Also, +1 on the portable battery charging via USB-C. I wonder if it has pass through charging...The ability to charge usb devices while charging the battery itself.
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Thanks. I may have to do that. the charger I linked to though is type c charger, but fixed on the wall end, unfortunatley. I may have to get another wall charger.