any recomendations on usb charging cables + power bricks combos? - Galaxy S 5 Accessories

lately i noticed that my charging cable is slowly deteriorating and thinking on getting a replacement, any suggestions? would like if there is a durable braided cable or something like that

Try to get a thicker cable if possible. The thicker it is the better it is. That's what I got told years ago and it turned out to be true. As for a power bank you can try this monster if you can find it on amazon or ebay: https://plesio.bg/powerbanks-c-69981618/turbo-x-powerbank-20000mah-3-1a-grey-p-328100.html
PS: If the above link doesn't open for you here's an image of the beast: https://www.google.bg/search?q=turb...AUICSgB&biw=360&bih=512#imgrc=b09yMk6ZIWNzhM:
It's called the "TurboX 20000mAh power bank"

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alternativ chargers?

last week i were on a holyday where i really didn?t have access to any form of power (that is unless i went into a store to use their power to charge my xda2 where i then had to wait for something which felt like a year for it to get some power)
needless to say that i didn?t use my xda2 all that much for that week
I remember that you for normal cell phones can get different types of funny chargers
Like one where you have to turn some handle to produce power
And also one which used solar power
Have anybody had any experience with such types of chargers and the xda series ?
I mean sure they would prob not have the right connector but modding one yourself using the connector from the charger to connect a modded wire would be a walk in the park
Hi Rudegar,
have a look at
http://secure.proporta.com/proporta/F02/PPF02P05.php?t_id=657&t_mode=des
Proporta iSun
I was thinking on buying the Proporta iSun...
That would solve the problem Rudegar had!
And of course it was a right good suggestion from bejay!
So anybody has it?
When you buy it does it comes with the right Himalaya cable?
Tnx.
Any charger that supplies 5V on a "sony walkman style" jack plug (+ on tip if I recall) will do.
Most chargers come with a variety of jack plugs.
The jack plug goes on the charger-to-mda-plug converter that was shipped with your device.
Worked for me in the car when I had no carkit
I just purchased a Covertec travel usb charger + car usb charger + usb cable for $19.95 + shipping from Mobileplanet.com Search covertec xda on the site. The DC 5V output is rated at 850mA or 1A. There is a review up on pccw.net.
I like the usb solution better because I can reuse the charger for most new cell phones, blackberries, pda etc. So I only need to carry one power source instead of 2 or 3.
There is another USB high current charger wiith a brand called Ecovell which costs $15 just for the AC charger.
http://www.pdagold.com/forums/view_topic.asp?t=4626
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Rudegar said:
http://www.pdagold.com/forums/view_topic.asp?t=4626
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For my it's a little bit expensive...
But who has core can buy it!
I'll remain on Proporta iSun solution.
http://www.coolpromotions.co.uk/rotarycharger.htm
i would asume this one is even cheaper not sure how many volts it give however and if using it could damage ones xda
also since it give somewhat less then 1 to 1 charging to 100% would likely take a great deal of time but hey they say we should get some workout once in awhile
good stuf for a reasonable price: www.time168.com
(also on eBay, but cheaper when bought directly)

[Q] Cradle Charger + leather case + Extra battery

Found this on e-bay. Want to know if anyone has ordered this. Is yes how good is it? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270685971909#ht_1310wt_1139
not too good
I have two of these. One for home and one for the office.
The batteries are about the same amount of charge as the official ones.
The stands are robust.
But I can't get the data confection from my pc to work, if it goes through the stand. This connector only seems to charge the phone, which is a shame.
Also the curly cable that connects to the mini usb socket on top, has just failed on my works one.
It says power is plugged in, but fails to charge the phone now, then though the phone says it is being charged.
And the phone cases are tight, but I guess that would ease off with use.
I already had a case, and only use these cases for carrying the spare batteries in.
all in all, you get what you pay for.
I wiil look for a different design, to grimace my broken works one.
Thanks
Chris.D
cduncan1 said:
I have two of these. One for home and one for the office.
The batteries are about the same amount of charge as the official ones.
The stands are robust.
But I can't get the data confection from my pc to work, if it goes through the stand. This connector only seems to charge the phone, which is a shame.
Also the curly cable that connects to the mini usb socket on top, has just failed on my works one.
It says power is plugged in, but fails to charge the phone now, then though the phone says it is being charged.
And the phone cases are tight, but I guess that would ease off with use.
I already had a case, and only use these cases for carrying the spare batteries in.
all in all, you get what you pay for.
I wiil look for a different design, to grimace my broken works one.
Thanks
Chris.D
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Thanks for the feedback Chris. I mainly wanted a extra batt charger...so that I can flash more Apart from being the same charge as the stock..have you had any problems with the battery?

Samsung Galaxy phone cable

I see there are posts case , charger and etc, but no post about cable, including charging cable, data cable, OTG cable.
Which cable is the best you find?
For charging, the original charger with fast charging from Samsung. You can also get it the fast charging car adapter.
Wall charger http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Adaptive-Fast-Charger-Wall/dp/B00OM40K1Y/ref=sr_1_2?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1439985282&sr=1-2&keywords=samsung+fast+charger
Car Charger http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Charger-Galaxy-Note-Edge/dp/B00WZXVOBY/ref=sr_1_4?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1439985282&sr=1-4&keywords=samsung+fast+charger
Dghan said:
I see there are posts case , charger and etc, but no post about cable, including charging cable, data cable, OTG cable.
Which cable is the best you find?
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Go for original charger for fast charging. No alternative of it i think.
hiteshonline said:
Go for original charger for fast charging. No alternative of it i think.
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No, there're ton of alternative. Many cables that I already have work fine with QC 2.0.
I don't mean to butt in but I see this topic is about charging cables and was wondering what is a good thick charging cable that would last a long time. It seems all the cables i had the ends that plug into the phone would stop working like either it would not stay plug in or just won't charge anymore and the cable it's self would start to come apart from bending over time.
Ya i dont think the op was asking about actual cargers but the cable itself. I got this same charger off ebay and the cable is great. The little led lights up as soon as u touch the actual micro usb section so u can see to plug it in in the dark. It only lights up when u are touching it with your hands. Cable is nice and long and seems to be holding up great.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=400809387047&alt=web
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Droidmodderx just reviewed a great aftermarket cable that would work fine with our phone on YouTube it's a hybrid cable that plugs into a phone either way no more needing to check which way is up anymore and it's non tangle durable material. Just search that name on YouTube and watch his review
https://youtu.be/x4bHKpa-3QA here's that sweet after market cable review. Definitely buying this if one of my cords takes a dump
I used to think all USB cables were the same and paying more for one was a waste of money. But I was so wrong. A quality cable gives faster charging and better data performance alongside a more durable construction.
I use and recommend Volutz branded cables. They aren't actually that much more expensive and buying a 'pack' of them off Amazon worked out exceptional value. I have had no issues on the S6 Edge+ with them at all
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shadowm891 said:
I don't mean to butt in but I see this topic is about charging cables and was wondering what is a good thick charging cable that would last a long time. It seems all the cables i had the ends that plug into the phone would stop working like either it would not stay plug in or just won't charge anymore and the cable it's self would start to come apart from bending over time.
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I got a 3-pack Ace Teah reversible cable from Amazon. It works fine for me.
What's more, it is 3 pack with 6.6ft great length and only cost me $11.99! Recommended!

CHOETECH USB-C to USB 3.0 Cable

Hi everyone,
So I am here again to quickly give my thoughts on another CHOETECH accessory, this time it is their USB C to USB 3.0 cables.
I have had a cable previously from Rankie, but have found the build quality to not be as sturdy as the CHOETECH ones. These ones are flexible, feel strong with their braided cables, and the design is excellent and looks very professional, very nice on the eye to others who may see them.
The data transfer is fast, as you would expect from USB 3.0! The charging is on par with other cables.
I have attached the link here for my review on Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R1YBGPQVRSGV75/ref=cm_cr_dp_title?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B01LYW4WIY&channel=detail-glance&nodeID=560798&store=electronics, and also the link for the product itself https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01LYW4WIY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hope I have helped some of you out, and if any of you have any questions for things I may not have covered, then I shall be pleased to help you out!
I prefer Anker Type-C cable, then Tronsmart next.
It will break after a few months.
I too have received these at a discounted price to review and must say the following:
These cables from Choetech are again of amazing quality. Especially as they are braided. I love the fact they came in two different colours meaning one matches my Nexus 6P in black and the other matches my Pixel C in grey. They are a good length to use at a desk and have good file transfer speeds to a computer when plugged in via USB 3. The charge rate isn't as quick as USB C to C but that is to be expected, however do not let that fool you, they still charge pretty quick although usb charge booster on my motherboard may be helping with that more than anything, but it's comforting to know these cables can handle the extra power sent down by my motherboard. I highly recommend these cables and would buy them again especially from Choetech.
Just a word of warning, I bought accessories from their official Aliexpress shop including USB-C to USB-C cable and car charger. While using the two I managed to destroy USB port on my Nexus 6P.
I plugged the cable as I was leaving a concert day before yesterday and as I was driving home I started to smell something like electric parts burning. At first I thought that it is the smell of the brushes on my car warmer blower. Blower has been making strange noises lately. But as the smell started to get more intense, I was really worried that my car is going to burn. I unlocked my 6P and noticed that the battery was not charging and yanked the cable. The plastics on the cable were like butter and pretty hot! I panicked and pulled the cable out, disconnected the charger and continued to home. It was late in the evening and I couldn´t see what had happened to my phone.
As I got home I tried to charge my phone and it didn´t charge. I noticed that battery has gone from 87% to 56% in about hour. The backside of my phone was melted little and there was damage around the USB port.
Here is few hazy pictures i took with my wifes potato:
http://imgur.com/a/qqQfZ
I asked about this from Choetech via Aliexpress and they were sorry. They asked if I wanted another cable to substitute the melted one. I haven´t replied yet.
Gobiastard said:
Just a word of warning, I bought accessories from their official Aliexpress shop including USB-C to USB-C cable and car charger. While using the two I managed to destroy USB port on my Nexus 6P.
I plugged the cable as I was leaving a concert day before yesterday and as I was driving home I started to smell something like electric parts burning. At first I thought that it is the smell of the brushes on my car warmer blower. Blower has been making strange noises lately. But as the smell started to get more intense, I was really worried that my car is going to burn. I unlocked my 6P and noticed that the battery was not charging and yanked the cable. The plastics on the cable were like butter and pretty hot! I panicked and pulled the cable out, disconnected the charger and continued to home. It was late in the evening and I couldn´t see what had happened to my phone.
As I got home I tried to charge my phone and it didn´t charge. I noticed that battery has gone from 87% to 56% in about hour. The backside of my phone was melted little and there was damage around the USB port.
Here is few hazy pictures i took with my wifes potato:
http://imgur.com/a/qqQfZ
I asked about this from Choetech via Aliexpress and they were sorry. They asked if I wanted another cable to substitute the melted one. I haven´t replied yet.
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Never heard of the Aliexpress shop always bought them from Amazon. Sorry to hear about your device, however its probably more likely the charger than the cable as i've been using 3 of these cables and had no issues over the last few months now.
brichardson1991 said:
Never heard of the Aliexpress shop always bought them from Amazon. Sorry to hear about your device, however its probably more likely the charger than the cable as i've been using 3 of these cables and had no issues over the last few months now.
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Aliexpress is a small time business somewhere around far East.... You should try it sometimes.
I was using Choetech charger atm, which I bought on same order with the cable. I can´t blame any other than Choetech for destroying the phone.

Best option for pocketable USB-C power bank?

I'm looking for a quick charge power bank that would be comfortable to carry around in a pocket. Preferably one that supports USB-C. There doesn't appear to be very many options.
Here's a slim USB-C power bank that I really like the design of — https://www.ravpower.com/10000mah-portable-charger-Type-C-black.html — but there's absolutely no mention of quick charging. It also has a great warranty — 18 months that can apparently be extended for a lifetime.
However, this is the only one I could find that explicitly mentions QC 3.0 support, has USB-C, and is pocketable — https://www.amazon.com/Portable-ROMOSS-10000mAh-Resistance-Qualcomm/dp/B072X5PCV8 — but I'm not familiar with the brand and it would only be a 12 month warranty with that unfamiliar brand vs an 18+ month warranty with a more familiar brand.
Is the Romoss the one to go for or are there other options? Will the Ravpower still charge my phone quickly or should I stick to something that explicitly mentions QC?
Alternatively, I could just not worry about USB-C and go with Anker, who I'm pretty comfortable with and then I'd have a couple more options – either https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-Upgraded-PowerIQ-Samsung/dp/B01NBQX0O5 or https://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-Anker-PowerCore-Qualcomm-Portable/dp/B01JIYWUBA. That would lead me to another question, though. Which is more pocketable and comfortable to carry? Compact but thick or tall but slim?
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The guy from HighOnAndroid recommends this one:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B079FPMCNF/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=A38N3TNH1N2LMX&psc=1
It's a bargain at $14.99!
I've also been looking at this Omars one because I liked the LCD readout with the percentage charge:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C7XCMF8/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=AX0BPKZH3NYP4&psc=1
And here's another similar designed one from Mopo with the LCD readout of percentage charge:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DCNWWC8/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_2?smid=A147T9BP1STN3V&psc=1
i have the tqpa one for 14,99$ it has qc3 and charge my v30 in 1h30. regards
Honestly, I feel like this power bank from Anker does the job very well. Has USB-C charging along with two USB-A outputs to charge up to two devices at once.
https://www.anker.com/products/vari...Aljeubgxnt4G45WaUiZPSFv8iNr6vD8xoCyTcQAvD_BwE
S3ckshun8 said:
Honestly, I feel like this power bank from Anker does the job very well. Has USB-C charging along with two USB-A outputs to charge up to two devices at once.
https://www.anker.com/products/vari...Aljeubgxnt4G45WaUiZPSFv8iNr6vD8xoCyTcQAvD_BwE
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Where do you see the usb c port?
I bought Mi 20000mAh power bank and type C converter.
This power bank is having two way quick charge, both charging phone and charging power bank
USB-C Port
adsubzero said:
Where do you see the usb c port?
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It is the port used to charge the power bank located on the right side of the USB-A ports.
S3ckshun8 said:
It is the port used to charge the power bank located on the right side of the USB-A ports.
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Are you blind? That's a micro-usb.
Anker PowerCore 13000 C (USB-C Input only), Compact 13000mAh 2-Port Ultra Portable Phone Charger, Power Bank with PowerIQ and VoltageBoost Technology, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072155XVX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_QwYwIb9SGtAAN
This is the one I was talking about. Please disregard the previous post.
S3ckshun8 said:
Anker PowerCore 13000 C (USB-C Input only), Compact 13000mAh 2-Port Ultra Portable Phone Charger, Power Bank with PowerIQ and VoltageBoost Technology, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072155XVX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_QwYwIb9SGtAAN
This is the one I was talking about. Please disregard the previous post.
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Ok, that's a different thing.
That looks good, minus the fat design. For me personally, batteries that are thinner are preferable.
I keep a 6-port USB charger on my desk along with six different USB battery banks ranging from 3000mAh to 23600mAh. Most thin USB batteries that are "pocket-friendly" are going to be in the 5000-6000mAh range max, but my daily driver for USB battery charging is the 10000mAh Anker two-port charger with QC 3.0. It can charge my LG V20 from 10% to full in 1h30m a minimum of 3x before needing to be recharged itself, and it's only about the size of a pack of cigarettes and fits in my pants pocket next to my phone easily. My largest USB battery bank is so large you could actually beat someone to death with it and then connect the car charger alligator clips to jump-start your car and then drive home.

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