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I recently bought the official s4 qi charger using the 50% off code. I forgot to purchase the required 2 AMP charger to power it (I didn't notice that wasn't included in the package). Since I don't have an S4 (I'm going to use the charger for my Nexus 7 FHD and my S3) I'm trying to find a 2AMP charging block/cord that I can trust.
I hate to start a new thread about this, but I searched all over Amazon and XDA and the best solution I could come up with is this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...PWYPY7NWWHH&coliid=I321ZTUWIDWWO3&me=&seller=
I'm confident this one would work, but it's cord is connected to the brick and it's black and not white. I would prefer to have a separate brick so I could use a white cord to match the white s4 qi charger on my desk.
There are MANY solutions out there but each one I've found has mixed reviews when it comes to Android products and some even mention catching on fire! I hate to go the non-OEM route... but signing up for another account on Samsung's site and paying shipping and tax again will bring my total close to $28 dollars. At that point I might as well return the charger and just eat the shipping cost to return it.
TL;DR: Does anyone use a non-OEM charger that was under $25 with their S4 qi charger and can verify it doesn't catch on fire???
Thanks!
Currently using Monoprice 4 port wall charger ($7.80) to handle the charging of several peripherals at once. Note that only one port is rated at 2.1A/iPad compatible, whereas the other three are regular 1A USB ports.
Same deal but with two 2.1A ports and two 1A ports: $15.25.
Just one 2A port: $5.56.
Monoprice FTW
Some are on backorder.
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Whats the problem with this charger ?
coolraghav said:
Whats the problem with this charger ?
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A review from that listing "
*Read carefully so you are not a victim. I purchase this item from LXD. The item arrived from China and is fake. You can tell because the pins on the connectors are not gold*..."
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Hmm then i suggest get the original charger with cable, coz i have seen if i use any other cable s4 charges pretty low around 900ma if original cable then 2A definitely because its takes lot of time otherwise.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10851&cs_id=1085102&p_id=8856&seq=1&format=2
Te3k said:
Currently using Monoprice 4 port wall charger ($7.80) to handle the charging of several peripherals at once. Note that only one port is rated at 2.1A/iPad compatible, whereas the other three are regular 1A USB ports.
Same deal but with two 2.1A ports and two 1A ports: $15.25.
Just one 2A port: $5.56.
Monoprice FTW
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http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10851&cs_id=1085102&p_id=8856&seq=1&format=2
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Thanks so much for not flaming me about posting this here! I totally forgot about monoprice, thank you for your patience.
Te3k and chamberc : are you currently using this with the s4 qi charger or just speaking to it's reliability in general?
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UWRF said:
Thanks so much for not flaming me about posting this here! I totally forgot about monoprice, thank you for your patience.
Te3k and chamberc : are you currently using this with the s4 qi charger or just speaking to it's reliability in general?
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Yes, I'm using it and it works fine.
chamberc said:
Yes, I'm using it and it works fine.
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Thanks!
Any reason why this cord wouldn't be safe to use?
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10303&cs_id=1030307&p_id=9965&seq=1&format=2
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Thanks!
Any reason why this cord wouldn't be safe to use?
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10303&cs_id=1030307&p_id=9965&seq=1&format=2
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Can't imagine why not... I have dozens of micro-USB cords and have never had a problem using them interchangeably.
coolraghav said:
Whats the problem with this charger ?
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If you order from amazon make sure to change the seller to a reputable dealer. I got one from seller1on1. The cable was shorter but the current was the same as the oem one
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I've had great results with the rocketfish charger. under $5 at amazon.
Don't forget that our S4's have the 11 pin micro usb connector. I used an older 5 pin one and wondered why my 2amp charger took forever to charge my phone, rather than the 1.5 hours it normally takes to fully charge.
The extra pins are only for MHL.
The stock charger has 4 visible pins.
5.99 for converter of older cables. I like these instead of buying new cables at this time since I have a ton of micro usb stuff still. Any reason I shouldn't use these? I'm sure it won't charge as fast as stock charger/file xfer, but otherwise?
D & K Exclusives® Reversible Design Hi-speed USB3.1 Type C Male to Micro USB Female Adapter Converter Connector for Nokia N1 Pad, Macbook, Letv Smartphone and Other Type-C Supported Devices (White 1pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011SVP0V8/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_amTcwbZHV5TAM
I ordered some cheapo ones from eBay but they will probably get here before the actual phone. They should def be slower but I think the charging should be comparable.
I was about to ask the same thing. Those look good enough. I don't want to replace all my cables especially since some of them do double duty (charge PS4 remote).
Whenever i buy some type c cables I'm going to buy like $50 worth so I can have them in the myriad of places I keep them.
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Whenever i buy some type c cables I'm going to buy like $50 worth so I can have them in the myriad of places I keep them.
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Would love to see some sort of sticky charging guide here. Not sure if I should be buying adapters, c to c, standard to c, new chargers, or what...
I'm thinking I'll keep my current 6 port charger and just getting some adapters so the micro usb can still charge, but really don't want to lose the quick charge feature, so maybe I should replace my charger, i probably should replace all my cables, they're getting kind of worn and I know sometimes the cheaper ones won't charge @ 2 amps.
New car charger?
Already going to have to replace our tylt wireless chargers we have by the bed, would love a usbc dock I guess...
ugh too much research to do again....I guess that's the silver lining of the phone not getting here for over a month
Will be interesting to see if anyone can get some solid numbers on how much these affect the charging rate.
I think ill use my standard cables with the adapter for a while. Til i get to know them better.
I'm really hoping I don't have to be stressed about fast charging otherwise it's going to go back to Google.
dx.com has a 5-pack for about $5, free shipping doesn't kick in until $15 spent, so you might as well browse.
I just bought a 4-pack of USB C cables in Amazon for $20 and called it a day. That + the one that comes with the phone should be a good start.
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Jaxidian said:
I just bought a 4-pack of USB C cables in Amazon for $20 and called it a day. That + the one that comes with the phone should be a good start.
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Me too. The one with the 4 colored ones? Will it work for fast charge?
Yeah, that's what I bought. Supposed to arrive next Wednesday.
I have no clue if those cables will limit charging speeds. No real way to tell until we get the phone and compare with the cable shipped with the phone.
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The 6p packaging includes a micro USB to type C converter cable, right?
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eep2378 said:
The 6p packaging includes a micro USB to type C converter cable, right?
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Yes that's what the Google store site says.
eep2378 said:
The 6p packaging includes a micro USB to type C converter cable, right?
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frigidazzi said:
Yes that's what the Google store site says.
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No, I don't think so...
It says they include C to standard A and a C to C. It doesn't say anything about micro USB to C.
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Yes that's what the Google store site says.
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"The 6p packaging includes a micro USB to type C converter cable, right?"
Nope, just a USB Type-C to Type-C cable, a USB Type-C 15W (5V/3A) charger and a USB Type-C to Standard-A cable. Nothing to micro-USB.
Snarklife said:
"The 6p packaging includes a micro USB to type C converter cable, right?"
Nope, just a USB Type-C to Type-C cable, a USB Type-C 15W (5V/3A) charger and a USB Type-C to Standard-A cable. Nothing to micro-USB.
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You guys are right. My bad I miss read what he was asking.
Jaxidian said:
I just bought a 4-pack of USB C cables in Amazon for $20 and called it a day. That + the one that comes with the phone should be a good start.
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Got a link to it please?
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Got a link to it please?
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013RMG5WY
They are obviously only 2.0 cables but I figure unless you're spending big bucks right now on 3.0 A -> 3.1 C cables (or even 3.1 C -> 3.1 C with new chargers), pretty much ANYTHING we buy right now will be replaced later once we have more mainstream 3.x cables to buy at good prices from Anker or somebody. But this is the best price I could find for 4x cables that have good reviews. I've found a few that are a tad cheaper but with no reviews, so I decided this was the right answer for me.
Jaxidian said:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013RMG5WY
They are obviously only 2.0 cables but I figure unless you're spending big bucks right now on 3.0 A -> 3.1 C cables (or even 3.1 C -> 3.1 C with new chargers), pretty much ANYTHING we buy right now will be replaced later once we have more mainstream 3.x cables to buy at good prices from Anker or somebody. But this is the best price I could find for 4x cables that have good reviews. I've found a few that are a tad cheaper but with no reviews, so I decided this was the right answer for me.
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Appreciate it!!
Just as the title says....I am looking for 3m Length High Quality Fast Charging USB-C Cable? I have found a few shorter ones but I really need a few that are 3m.
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Just as the title says....I am looking for 3m Length High Quality Fast Charging USB-C Cable? I have found a few shorter ones but I really need a few that are 3m.
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Me too....the standard USB cable I have a home is 3m and is priceless. Comes in soo handy at that length. Would love a fast charging type c cable this long.
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+1. the only ones I saw only say things like 7% faster. for samsung but I guess it's better than nothing.
Just get a good usb extension cable for mean while and call it a day..
Google makes a 1.8m Type-C to Type-C cable but that's the longest high quality one I've seen so far
I just checked Belkin, cable matters, micro center, best buy, amazon, black box, monoprice, and so on. I could not find 9m cables.
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I just checked Belkin, cable matters, micro center, best buy, amazon, black box, monoprice, and so on. I could not find 9m cables.
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9m? That's really long I think you meant 9ft
Yeah. 3m / 9ft. I think my brain was doing math it didn't need to be doing.
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Yeah. 3m / 9ft. I think my brain was doing math it didn't need to be doing.
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The closest one is still Google's 1.8m one which is Type-C on both ends
Anyone know if the new long USB-C OP2 flat cables will deliver what is needed for fast charging the 6p?
It's 150 cm, almost 5ft.
https://oneplus.net/type-c-cable
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Anyone know if the new long USB-C OP2 flat cables will deliver what is needed for fast charging the 6p?
It's 150 cm, almost 5ft.
https://oneplus.net/type-c-cable
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They will not work for fast charging.
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millerd79 said:
They will not work for fast charging.
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Are they missing pins or is it the wire?
NCguy said:
Anyone know if the new long USB-C OP2 flat cables will deliver what is needed for fast charging the 6p?
It's 150 cm, almost 5ft.
https://oneplus.net/type-c-cable
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Nope they only support 2.4A max
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Are they missing pins or is it the wire?
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Only Type-C to Type-C cna support 3A from what I have read.
I'm coming from a nexus 6p so I have existing usb type c chargers in place. The only way I can get my s8+ to fast charge is with the supplied cord. The supplied USB c cord with the nexus is type c on both sides and refuses to charge at all. A Car charger that fast charged my nexus prompts my s8 that its slow charging.
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I'm coming from a nexus 6p so I have existing usb type c chargers in place. The only way I can get my s8+ to fast charge is with the supplied cord. The supplied USB c cord with the nexus is type c on both sides and refuses to charge at all. A Car charger that fast charged my nexus prompts my s8 that its slow charging.
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I'm currently using the usb-c charger from my LG V20 plugged into a Samsung wall end on an electrical surge strip and it's fast charging. Wonder if there's a current difference with Pixel vs LG usb-c cords
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Lots working for me.
Sounds like it may be that particular charger. I have even been getting fast charge in my car using a Nook microusb with the type c adapter. I was actually pleasantly surprised.
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I'm coming from a nexus 6p so I have existing usb type c chargers in place. The only way I can get my s8+ to fast charge is with the supplied cord. The supplied USB c cord with the nexus is type c on both sides and refuses to charge at all. A Car charger that fast charged my nexus prompts my s8 that its slow charging.
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Aftermarket USB C wire? Sure it's not some wet noodle wire trying to be a legit wire? Seems to work with all the type C we have here but I make a point to use OEM or good quality USB C wires.
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Aftermarket USB C wire? Sure it's not some wet noodle wire trying to be a legit wire? Seems to work with all the type C we have here but I make a point to use OEM or good quality USB C wires.
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That a very good point, crap USB "C" cables are floating around everywhere online. Your best bet, OP, is to get one from a well known company. I got Anker cables, they seem pretty heavy duty and have not had a single problem with fast charging. Another company is Google, bit expensive but they make good stuff.
Iorange cables have been working for me
So far I've used 2 different cables and 3 different wall adapters. I use the one that came with the phone. Obviously that one works fine.
Then I bought a 6 foot is type c cable off Amazon and use the wall adapter from a galaxy s6.
I also tried my note 4 wall adapter and cable with the micro usb to type c adapter that came with the phone and it works fine as well.
What's a good wireless charging pad with type c cable and power brick? Please post link where to buy, thank you.
I'm using all the cables I had laying around from previous devices. Most are usb micro b, using with type c adapters I got online. All are fast charging. Also ordered a couple type c cables online . They also work. Your problem may be your wall wart. If it's not a samsung adaptive fast charger it may not fast charge. All my wall warts are samsung adaptive, also my car adapter is a samsung. Idk if the type c changed that or not.
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Mine have been all over the shop too. I have a post in this forum regarding it. I can't get any charge into my S8+ using 3rd party cables and the original charger with fast charge turned on. It detects the charger but percentage doesn't move. Turning off fast charge works fine though. But it should be detecting fast charge compatibility and going back to normal charging if it's not. But no go with that. Used to work fine with my S7e
I have already misplaced the stock cord that came with my 8+. I've been using my LG V20 cord and standard micro usb cords with the usb-c adapters, all just fine.
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I ordered a cord pack off amazon and none of the cords worked.
I left a bad review and the company contacted me to give me a refund and they send me a new cable that they claim they just made cause of S8 plus complaints.
The new cord works great. So I guess the S8 plus can be picky for USB type c cords.
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I've used my LG cable and charger, Anker cable, choetech cable, choetech fast wireless charger with no problem. I even used the type C converter from Samsung on a non Samsung cable and it works great.
That's all good info. I order all my cables from monoprice. Like I said never an issue. I have a 10 ft usb b with a c adapter that also does fast charge.
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simplesid242002 said:
That's all good info. I order all my cables from monoprice. Like I said never an issue. I have a 10 ft usb b with a c adapter that also does fast charge.
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That's where I get mine. I also get iOrange ones when they are on sale. So far so good with all of them.
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Tidbits said:
That's where I get mine. I also get iOrange ones when they are on sale. So far so good with all of them.
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Mine are fine as long as I keep them away from my CAT. She literally singles out my android cables and eats them if I don't put away. She has NEVER touched our two iPhone family members cords though?
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Tidbits said:
That's where I get mine. I also get iOrange ones when they are on sale. So far so good with all of them.
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I never used iorange. Always get my stuff from mono. Hdmi, network, usb etc. When buy network switches and such there. Even the lower price cables are good quality. I usually go a step up from the lowest, but my 10ft ones were the lowest. Been using them for about 8 months without issue so far.
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My wife's bunny eats all my cords then I got smart and moved them to higher ground lol
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I never used iorange. Always get my stuff from mono. Hdmi, network, usb etc. When buy network switches and such there. Even the lower price cables are good quality. I usually go a step up from the lowest, but my 10ft ones were the lowest. Been using them for about 8 months without issue so far.
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I got the iOrange ones because they were braided and for certain places I like to use. They've been working out well for me so I keep buying their braided ones.
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My wife's bunny eats all my cords then I got smart and moved them to higher ground lol
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I got the iOrange ones because they were braided and for certain places I like to use. They've been working out well for me so I keep buying their braided ones.
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Ah ok. I like the braided as well. The usb c cords I just got are braided. They are great. I would say they are heavy duty.
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Before I was using my OEM Samsung fast wireless charging dock, I was using a 3rd party Usb-C cable and fast charging wall charger from Amazon.
I have inbound 6. Should I only use oneplus charger and cables? I have pixel USB c charger, safe to use or should I just buy extra oneplus chargers?
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I haven't encountered any issues using a different cables or wall chargers, but you don't get fast charging
Like above.. There is no issues at all using other chargers and cables. It won't fast charge that's all. so I wouldn't say you need another one.
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I haven't encountered any issues using a different cables or wall chargers, but you don't get fast charging
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Like above.. There is no issues at all using other chargers and cables. It won't fast charge that's all. so I wouldn't say you need another one.
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Thanks guys! Was going to order another one with current sale going on but the one in the box should be enough.
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