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I have a Charger adapter that I got with my GalaxyS years ago. It is the type that you just plug in your standard USB cable into it then plug into a cigarette lighter in your car. My question is does the S4 have the same voltage and amp requirements as older Galaxys so I can use this adapter now for my S4?
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RonH54 said:
I have a Charger adapter that I got with my GalaxyS years ago. It is the type that you just plug in your standard USB cable into it then plug into a cigarette lighter in your car. My question is does the S4 have the same voltage and amp requirements as older Galaxys so I can use this adapter now for my S4?
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It seems from what I have read after Goggling that is "might" work but most people seem to recommend a 2amp model that has the cord built in not the plug in USB type.
U can use 2.6amp or lower. Older chargers are probably 1amp or lower so that's fine. But it'll charge slow compared to a 2amp ones which is what I use. U can buy a pny brand car cigarette usb adapter 2amp output for $7 on amazon and oem usb cable for $3.
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I was using older chargers with my S4 also but it was taking way too long. I got a 2amp one for home and one for the car and now it charges properly.
you might find that the gps will eat the batter faster than it can charge using an old 1amp charger, recomended to get a 2A one for sure
Would I be risking any damage by using my Motorola car charger?
It will be fine I used to use my BlackBerry charger for mine
U can use Motorola or blackberry chargers. Motorola actually makes good chargers.
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Thanks for all the info guys.
Will this charger be safe?
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Vehi...568947&sr=8-15&keywords=motorola+wall+charger
I've read that chargers can damage the phone, but it seems to be debateable. I also have a motorola wall charger that has an output listed as 5V=850mA
Is that one safe to use as well? I've used these two charges with my old phones, but I want to make sure its safe to use with the S4.
I bought these
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0085ZK098/ref=pe_385040_30332190_pe_175190_21431760_3p_M3T1_ST1_dp_1
2.1 amp cigarette adapter
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007QRX54S/ref=pe_385040_30332190_pe_175190_21431760_3p_M3T1_ST1_dp_1
Spend the extra few dollars and get a faster charger.
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Hey Guys well i think that 12 AMP professional balance charger is the best and avalible on low price.Its best for that solutin.Thanks!!
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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UWRF said:
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.
RE: Zus-Smart Car Charger
Does anyone know if this car charger will work properly with the Nexus 6p?:
http://www.amazon.com/Charger-Locato...us+car+charger
The link is a dead end (doesn't work)
this one will work
http://amzn.com/B016UKWMCM
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this one will work
http://amzn.com/B016UKWMCM
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That thing is ridiculously expensive and pointless
Try this link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B015F...ar+locator&dpPl=1&dpID=41N8EJEApsL&ref=plSrch
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Pilz said:
That thing is ridiculously expensive and pointless
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There is other colours available on that link for more reasonable prices.
But it doesn't look like it's got a type C port. So you're better off looking for a different charger because you'd have to use an A to C cable and won't get the rapid charging.
There's already a thread for car chargers here http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/accessories/car-charger-nexus-6p-t3214316
IIRC Tronsmart make a good one, but check that thread for more info.
Edit: here's the thread with a review of the Tronsmart charger http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3277488
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vegaman said:
There is other colours available on that link for more reasonable prices.
But it doesn't look like it's got a type C port. So you're better off looking for a different charger because you'd have to use an A to C cable and won't get the rapid charging.
There's already a thread for car chargers here http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/accessories/car-charger-nexus-6p-t3214316
IIRC Tronsmart make a good one, but check that thread for more info.
Edit: here's the thread with a review of the Tronsmart charger http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3277488
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I was on my phone so it didn't immediately popup with other options. The charger seems expensive, and lacks a Type-C port as you mentioned. There are nice Type-C chargers out there for a lot less which allow for rapid charging. I have 2 car chargers that will output 5V/3A which combine still cost less than one of those chargers.
I'll chime in and recommend the Blitzwolf USB C car charger. Does rapid charging just fine and its USB C hardwire. Great build quality too. Aluminum finishings and all
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Pilz said:
I was on my phone so it didn't immediately popup with other options. The charger seems expensive, and lacks a Type-C port as you mentioned. There are nice Type-C chargers out there for a lot less which allow for rapid charging. I have 2 car chargers that will output 5V/3A which combine still cost less than one of those chargers.
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What car chargers do you have?
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What car chargers do you have?
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I have a Tronsmart 33W Type-A/Type-C car charger. There is a review I wrote on it linked in my siganture. I also have a JOTO 5V/3A fixed Type-C cable car charger that also has a Type-A port.
Suggest me a good TYPE C Cable for my phone which gives a good speed charging. i have aukey 2.0 quick charger but i cant use that using the official cable which came with the phone. In box i got two cable one is very small one which can be connected to Aukey adapter but as it is very small i'm not secured. I need a good cable for this with Type c such as http://www.amazon.in/OnePlus-02020017-Type-C-Cable-100cm/dp/B012D3T82W/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1458440674&sr=1-4&keywords=type+c+cable
http://www.amazon.com/Cable-CHOETEC...qid=1458441689&sr=8-3&keywords=usb+c+to+usb+a
I have 4 of these. They work great
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B017X99ML8
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Suggest me a good TYPE C Cable for my phone which gives a good speed charging. i have aukey 2.0 quick charger but i cant use that using the official cable which came with the phone. In box i got two cable one is very small one which can be connected to Aukey adapter but as it is very small i'm not secured. I need a good cable for this with Type c such as http://www.amazon.in/OnePlus-02020017-Type-C-Cable-100cm/dp/B012D3T82W/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1458440674&sr=1-4&keywords=type+c+cable
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Quick charge 2.0 isnt working with this device. It is disabled by Google some how, dont know why. But like someone above suggested i would also suggest Choetech cables, i have three of them (1x C-C, 2x A-C)
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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 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.
Cab121 said:
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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simplesid242002 said:
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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Tidbits said:
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.