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Sorry if this has already been asked and answered - the XDA Search has been down for the past couple of hours and I just want to be sure I'm not missing anything here..
From what I can see in the reviews, the TF does *not* have any sort of charging indicator / LED on it - correct? I read that there will be one on the keyboard dock - but there is not one on the tablet.
So what are you guys doing? Just plugging it in and letting it sit overnight to give it its full charge - and then going by the battery indicator when you turn it on?
I've got my new TF sitting next to me here, and I'm trying to be a good dad to it by charging it up first before using it - but not having any sort of an indicator on it - I have no idea if it's doing anything or not!!!
Screw it - I think I"m gonna unplug it and start futzing it with it! Battery be damned!!
btw - damn this charge cable is SHORT!!
No charging LED that I can see on mine, and yea, I hate this stupid charging cable, guess you can always get a USB extension cable.
pogul said:
Sorry if this has already been asked and answered - the XDA Search has been down for the past couple of hours and I just want to be sure I'm not missing anything here..
From what I can see in the reviews, the TF does *not* have any sort of charging indicator / LED on it - correct? I read that there will be one on the keyboard dock - but there is not one on the tablet.
So what are you guys doing? Just plugging it in and letting it sit overnight to give it its full charge - and then going by the battery indicator when you turn it on?
I've got my new TF sitting next to me here, and I'm trying to be a good dad to it by charging it up first before using it - but not having any sort of an indicator on it - I have no idea if it's doing anything or not!!!
Screw it - I think I"m gonna unplug it and start futzing it with it! Battery be damned!!
btw - damn this charge cable is SHORT!!
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Monoprice has the USB 3.0 extension cables, but they won't be in stock until tomorrow (their estimate). When they are back in stock, a 6ft extension will run you about $7-$8 shipped.
I plan to order a few cables from Monoprice with a mini hdmi to hdmi cable.
Does it need to be usb 3.0 or will usb 2.0 do the trick ?
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Monoprice has the USB 3.0 extension cables, but they won't be in stock until tomorrow (their estimate). When they are back in stock, a 6ft extension will run you about $7-$8 shipped.
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USB 2 cables don't supply enough power.
It will charge, but I think it has to be off and it'd be really slow going.
But usb 2.0 extension cable will work fine with the supplied charger? Also would you not require a usb 2.0 to usb 3.0 converter ?
Asus really overlook the inclusion of an charging indicator. Or, they are trying to make more $$$ on the keyboard/dock?
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But usb 2.0 extension cable will work fine with the supplied charger? Also would you not require a usb 2.0 to usb 3.0 converter ?
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Has anyone got some definitve experience on USB2 vs USB3 for charging and/or with an extension cable. The whole charging process and adaptor are making me a little nervous in general.
there is no reason to invest in USB 3 gear when all you really need is higher amperage, wich you often get from stand-alone chargers like the one supplied or you can buy in stores (just check that the output is 1000mah or more, 2000 mah is desired for effective charging).
The reason you might want to use a usb 3 PORT (cable makes no diffrence) is that usb 3 deliver more juice then usb 2, but unless it is a dedicated charger port that can supply 2000mah+ charge the port still require you to have the pad either off or stand by and even then charging will take ages.
Consider this, the supplied charger delivers 2000mah on 5v and my HTC charger to my phone has 1000mah @ 5v. Compared to the standard 550mah on a singel non-charger adapted USB port on a computer.
The TF charger output at 15V @ 1.2A with using the supplied USB3.0 cable. If you use a USB2.0 extension cable, it will drop the charging voltage down to 5V. You will need a USB3.0 extension cable
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Has anyone got some definitve experience on USB2 vs USB3 for charging and/or with an extension cable. The whole charging process and adaptor are making me a little nervous in general.
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There's a thread about this issue here. Several USB 3.0 cables have been found to work, but not for everyone. I have this one that I received today. It charged both the tab and the dock with the wall charger. I've also got a Tripp Lite that's worked for others on the way in the case the other didn't work.
it has to be USB 3.0 extension since the tablet recognizes the extra pin which is what lets it charge at the full rate.
jmkhenka said:
there is no reason to invest in USB 3 gear when all you really need is higher amperage, wich you often get from stand-alone chargers like the one supplied or you can buy in stores (just check that the output is 1000mah or more, 2000 mah is desired for effective charging).
The reason you might want to use a usb 3 PORT (cable makes no diffrence) is that usb 3 deliver more juice then usb 2, but unless it is a dedicated charger port that can supply 2000mah+ charge the port still require you to have the pad either off or stand by and even then charging will take ages.
Consider this, the supplied charger delivers 2000mah on 5v and my HTC charger to my phone has 1000mah @ 5v. Compared to the standard 550mah on a singel non-charger adapted USB port on a computer.
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Not quite correct. The charger senses a gnd connection on pin 7 of the USB 3.0 connector and delivers 15V @2a to the TF and or Dock. There are only 4 conductors in a USB 2.0 Cable. so the charger only delivers 5V as it does not see the gnd on pin 7. For all the technical details see the thread started by DevCake where the voltages and currents have actually been measured. A 5V 20A charger will not be as good as one with 11-15V at about 2A as the charger is not a constant current charger but a power source for a charge controller ( controlling the current) in the TF.
I appreciate that it is a slightly older thread and not sure if what I'm about to post is already known by TF owners but here goes anyway.
The discussion has moved on to cables but the threqad title is about a charging indicator. I've discovered that the battery icon in the bottom RH corner has a lightning symbol through it when it is being charged.
Sorry if it's old news but I've only had my TF one week and thought other users might not be aware
Really wish they would have put in a fancy multicolor LED somewhere on the housing but we can't win them all. Even the Nook Color had an LED on the cable itself.
So I've read an article that mentioned USB 3.0 Micro-B faster charging capabilities, does anyone know any validity to this?
I know it increases transfer speeds, but I was unaware if it actually charged faster too.
And if it's true, does anyone have any car charger recommendations to support this feature?
I saw this, let me know what your thoughts are: http://www.belkin.com/us/p/P-F8M864/
Why pay $30 when you can get the same (or ever better) results with a good usb 3.0 cable and a 2.1 or Anker's 4.8A usb car charger for less?
It's true that USB 3.0 allows for higher current but this only applies when you're connecting a USB3.0 device to a USB 3.0 host like a PC. A charger isn't a host device, they work by shorting data pins. So chargers don't follow USB specifications at all.
Your limitation here is voltage and amperage. Because chargers generally work by shorting the data pins your phone will draw as much power as it can handle and as long as there are no limitations on your charger. So it's not likely that you will be able to max out a 4.8amp charger, actually it's not likely you'll be able to max out a 2.1 amp charger either.
I find it interesting that the stock Samsung charger is NOT a USB3.0 charger. If you look at the USB port on the charger, it doesn't have the 3.0 pins...
USB 3.0 cable DOES come with some S5's
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I find it interesting that the stock Samsung charger is NOT a USB3.0 charger. If you look at the USB port on the charger, it doesn't have the 3.0 pins...
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Some people seem to have not been given a USB 3.0 charger, but others have reported that one was included.
I was given a 3.0 cable with mine in the box. It is a white cable and is labeled "Samsung" on the plug.
FWIW, the new 3.0 plkug seems to hold more tightly than the micro-B 2.0 plugs in previous phones.
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Infoport said:
Some people seem to have not been given a USB 3.0 charger, but others have reported that one was included.
I was given a 3.0 cable with mine in the box. It is a white cable and is labeled "Samsung" on the plug.
FWIW, the new 3.0 plkug seems to hold more tightly than the micro-B 2.0 plugs in previous phones.
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Maybe I missed something, were there some people that got 2 seperate cords or just the one white, Samsung labeled cord?
Then what's the best charger to get for DC plug that you would recommend? Just look for something with the highest amps?
Just the cord
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Maybe I missed something, were there some people that got 2 seperate cords or just the one white, Samsung labeled cord?
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I was only given the one cord. Also, I don't believe that I got a charging block.
Only received a USB 2 standard lead with mine.
USB 3.0 standart is meant for PCs/Macs/Devices. Original USB 2.0 port on PC would output only 0.5A. Default wall chargers would output 1A. Car chargers are different, but my 2A charger didnt charge my old phone any faster.
With USB 3.0, PCs should give out 2A (if Im correct) meaning u will charge 4x faster on USB 3.0 port.
With wallchargers its different. Cable itself doesnt have the limit (atleast not noticable one), meaning on 2A wall charger, and stock USB 2.0 cable, which comes with galaxy S5, you should charge with 2A.
Each device have power protection aswell, thats why older phones can use max to 1A to protect itself, while tablets needed 2A charger. I suspect galaxy S5 is made to charge with 2A aswell, aswell it holds up backward compability with 1A.
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Maybe I missed something, were there some people that got 2 seperate cords or just the one white, Samsung labeled cord?
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Thats correct...I think i heard on AC that the International S5 didnt get the 3.0 cable, but i could be mistaken. Us on Sprint got the White 3.0 cable and it charges Super fast....I love the newer cable, so much more convinient
Try TYLT chargers.
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I got the white USB 3.0 cable with mine, and it definitely charges much faster than my s3 did even on a 2.1A charger.
I bought a USB 3.0 cable from ebay, it is a surprisingly fat cable, the same thickness as an ethernet cable. Couldn't believe how fast it charged compared to my S3.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321347128...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
I plug this into the wall charger to charge the S5 instead of the tiny thin cable that I had from an old phone. I haven't done any proper testing on this but the old small cable seemed to take about twice as long to charge the phone as using this cable does. I can go from 15% to full on this cable in probably a bit over an hour or so and it seemed to be taking at least double that with the other non-usb 3.0 cable.
Perhaps the other cable is providing less power as it is quite old but is still standard usb to micro usb so I guess it provides the same as any other and in theory should charge exactly the same when plugged into the wall socket adaptor as the usb3.0 cable does? The old black micro usb cable says 28AWG on it, the white one which came with the S5 (which I have not tried) says 30AWG on it and I read that lower AWG is better for charging which implies the white one will be even worse than the old black one. The USB3.0 doesnt show an AWG number on it.
The only problem with this usb 3.0 cable is it needs a damn hard pull to get it out, I would rather use the smaller one but not if it takes much longer to charge it.
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With USB 3.0, PCs should give out 2A (if Im correct) meaning u will charge 4x faster on USB 3.0 port.
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USB3.0 on PC outputs only 0.9A.
From wiki:
For usb 3.0
"there is a Battery Charging Specification (Version 1.2 – December 2010), which increases the power handling capability to 1.5 A but does not allow concurrent data transmission.[20] The Battery Charging Specification requires that the physical ports themselves be capable of handling 5 A of current[citation needed] but the specification limits the maximum current drawn to 1.5 A."
For usb 3.1
"The USB 3.1 standard is backward compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0. Using three power profiles of those defined in the USB Power Delivery Specification, it lets devices with larger energy demands request higher currents and supply voltages from compliant hosts – up to 2 A at 5 V (for a power consumption of up to 10 W)"
Now it is all very confusing because I read on techspot that "usb 3.0 superspeed" effectively has this increase, where wiki says there is no such thing and that this "superspeed" is 3.1 not 3.0.
None of them mention 0.9a. So it is as clear as mud. The official plain old usb 3.0 will only do 1.5a and thats if there is no data connection, and either usb 3.0 superspeed, or usb 3.1 will do 2a but I have no idea whether it is called usb 3.1 or "usb 3.0 superspeed" which would be ridiculous and confuse just about every consumer on the planet. I doubt it is called 3.1 because I have never heard 3.1 mentioned before on any device or cable, which leads me to think the extra charging in the newer revision is actuall the "usb 3.0 superspeed" which basically means nobody has a bluddy clue because most things will simply say usb 3.0. there, clear as mud.
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From wiki:
For usb 3.0
"there is a Battery Charging Specification (Version 1.2 – December 2010), which increases the power handling capability to 1.5 A but does not allow concurrent data transmission.[20] The Battery Charging Specification requires that the physical ports themselves be capable of handling 5 A of current[citation needed] but the specification limits the maximum current drawn to 1.5 A."
For usb 3.1
"The USB 3.1 standard is backward compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0. Using three power profiles of those defined in the USB Power Delivery Specification, it lets devices with larger energy demands request higher currents and supply voltages from compliant hosts – up to 2 A at 5 V (for a power consumption of up to 10 W)"
Now it is all very confusing because I read on techspot that "usb 3.0 superspeed" effectively has this increase, where wiki says there is no such thing and that this "superspeed" is 3.1 not 3.0.
None of them mention 0.9a. So it is as clear as mud. The official plain old usb 3.0 will only do 1.5a and thats if there is no data connection, and either usb 3.0 superspeed, or usb 3.1 will do 2a but I have no idea whether it is called usb 3.1 or "usb 3.0 superspeed" which would be ridiculous and confuse just about every consumer on the planet. I doubt it is called 3.1 because I have never heard 3.1 mentioned before on any device or cable, which leads me to think the extra charging in the newer revision is actuall the "usb 3.0 superspeed" which basically means nobody has a bluddy clue because most things will simply say usb 3.0. there, clear as mud.
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From wiki:
Electrical
Signal 5 volt DC
Max. voltage 5.00±0.25 V (pre-3.0); 5.00+0.25-0.55 V (USB 3.0)
Max. current 0.5–0.9 A (general);
5 A (charging devices)
The thing is that when you plug your phone on your computer, you use data transmission, so you're limited to 0.9A
So we get 2a from wall socket regardless of which usb cable used. And when connected to pc we get 0.5a from usb 2 and 0.9 from usb 3?
How long should the 2800mah battery take to charge from 2a from the wall socket from 0 to 100%? I worked out 2 hours 20 mins but I probably did it wrong. I just tested mine from 50% to 100% on the wall socket and it took 1 hour 15mins which seems about right for my 2h 20 calculation, but I could have sworn I had charged this thing from about 15% to full in a bit over an hour before, but I may be going mad.
I received a 2.0 amp samsung charger + 5 feet USB 3.0 cable out of the box
bought from at&t in store.
International S5 only receive the USB 2.0 cord
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So we get 2a from wall socket regardless of which usb cable used. And when connected to pc we get 0.5a from usb 2 and 0.9 from usb 3?
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Yup, unless that some cables won't get you 2A, depending on their quality!
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Huh?!
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Pretty sure he wants to know if the new macbook charger will work. Right now that is the only usb type c to type c charger.
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Pretty sure he wants to know if the new macbook charger will work. Right now that is the only usb type c to type c charger.
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No, Google sells Type-C to Type-C ones but its out of stock right now
I'm fairly certain Apple's USB-C charger will work fine, but it's $49 without a cable.
Google's offering is cheaper, has two ports, plus a cable so I'd wait for that.
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You want a charger compatible with Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 for the 6P. Quick charge allows charging at 5V, 9V and 12V. The charger will supply the voltage/amperage appropriate for the current charge level of the battery. Most older phone chargers are 5V and will work, but will not quick charge the phone. You can, however, us a Type C to Type C cable and charge your phone from a MacBook Pro Type C connector.
dwswager said:
You want a charger compatible with Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 for the 6P. Quick charge allows charging at 5V, 9V and 12V. The charger will supply the voltage/amperage appropriate for the current charge level of the battery. Most older phone chargers are 5V and will work, but will not quick charge the phone. You can, however, us a Type C to Type C cable and charge your phone from a MacBook Pro Type C connector.
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That's a misnomer for the QC2.0 stuff. The usb-c to usb-c charger is automatically going to work with 5v/3a charging without the need for QC enabled functionality. Actually, there is some debate as to whether or not QC2.0 will even work with this phone if you have a standard usb-a to usb-c connector on a QC2.0 usb-a port.
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That's a misnomer for the QC2.0 stuff. The usb-c to usb-c charger is automatically going to work with 5v/3a charging without the need for QC enabled functionality. Actually, there is some debate as to whether or not QC2.0 will even work with this phone if you have a standard usb-a to usb-c connector on a QC2.0 usb-a port.
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Yes, the Type C to Type C has nothing to do with QuickCharge. It is a USB standard.
However, QC 2.0 works now on dozens of phones with Type A to Type B (Micro USB 2.0) connectors. If you connect it to a PC USB 2.0 connector, you will only get 5V! In fact, I suspect that even my USB 3.0 ports on my Gigabyte P5-USB3 motherboard also only supplies 5V. You must have a charger port set up to supply the higher voltages. If you look at the Wall/Car chargers that are QC2.0 compliant they usually have 1 QC2.0 slot and 1 or more standard slots that will only supply 5V.
Interesting point is the iPhone 6s actually has Qualcom QC 2.0 built in, but not utilized by Apple. The supplied charger with 6s is underpowered and a 6s can be charged much more quickly with a higher amp charger like that for an iPad or Kindle Fire.
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Interesting point is the iPhone 6s actually has Qualcom QC 2.0 built in, but not utilized by Apple. The supplied charger with 6s is underpowered and a 6s can be charged much more quickly with a higher amp charger like that for an iPad or Kindle Fire.
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Isn't quick-charge soc specific, as in only on Qualcomm processors?
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Yes, the Type C to Type C has nothing to do with QuickCharge. It is a USB standard.
However, QC 2.0 works now on dozens of phones with Type A to Type B (Micro USB 2.0) connectors. If you connect it to a PC USB 2.0 connector, you will only get 5V! In fact, I suspect that even my USB 3.0 ports on my Gigabyte P5-USB3 motherboard also only supplies 5V. You must have a charger port set up to supply the higher voltages. If you look at the Wall/Car chargers that are QC2.0 compliant they usually have 1 QC2.0 slot and 1 or more standard slots that will only supply 5V.
Interesting point is the iPhone 6s actually has Qualcom QC 2.0 built in, but not utilized by Apple. The supplied charger with 6s is underpowered and a 6s can be charged much more quickly with a higher amp charger like that for an iPad or Kindle Fire.
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It works but it won't charge above the 5V rating hence no quick charge... Your intentionally stating something that can be misread
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heleos said:
Isn't quick-charge soc specific, as in only on Qualcomm processors?
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It uses Qualcomm power control chip so it cna work with other SOC's like Intel lr Exynos
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It works but it won't charge above the 5V rating hence no quick charge... Your intentionally stating something that can be misread
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It uses Qualcomm power control chip so it cna work with other SOC's like Intel lr Exynos
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Learn something new every day!
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Learn something new every day!
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My Zenfone 2 had QC2 with an intel chip but ASUS called it quick charge with their 'boostmaster' charger but in reality it was just QC 2.0. Samsung calls it adaptive fast charging but its still QC2 etc....the Nexus likely doesn't support QC 2 because it requires a license as another member mentioned which would add to the overall cost
Not sure what you think is misleading, but let me try to clarify:
1. If you have a QC2.0 compliant charger and a QC2.0 compliant device, then QC2.0 will work regardless of the type of connector on the ends of the cable.
2. iPhone 6s has the capability for QC 2.0 built in, but can not do it because it is not utilized. However, you can provide higher amperage to the device at the same voltage than what the standard 6s charger supplies and hence, it will charge faster (not QC 2.0 though).
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It works but it won't charge above the 5V rating hence no quick charge... Your intentionally stating something that can be misread
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It uses Qualcomm power control chip so it cna work with other SOC's like Intel lr Exynos
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Not sure what you think is misleading, but let me try to clarify:
1. If you have a QC2.0 compliant charger and a QC2.0 compliant device, then QC2.0 will work regardless of the type of connector on the ends of the cable.
2. iPhone 6s has the capability for QC 2.0 built in, but can not do it because it is not utilized. However, you can provide higher amperage to the device at the same voltage than what the standard 6s charger supplies and hence, it will charge faster (not QC 2.0 though).
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Understood, but there are plenty of threads debating what the actual volts/amps will be on the phone if you use A-to-C with QC2.0 chargers. According to the spec it is 15W (9V/1.8A or 5V/3A), correct?
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Not sure what you think is misleading, but let me try to clarify:
1. If you have a QC2.0 compliant charger and a QC2.0 compliant device, then QC2.0 will work regardless of the type of connector on the ends of the cable.
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The 6P isn't a QC2.0 compliant device.
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Understood, but there are plenty of threads debating what the actual volts/amps will be on the phone if you use A-to-C with QC2.0 chargers. According to the spec it is 15W (9V/1.8A or 5V/3A), correct?
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It will get the voltage/amps determined by the charger. The 6P is not QC 2.0 CERTIFIED. Google didn't go for the pretty sticker.
From the QC 2.0 FAQ:
Q6: Does it matter what type of charging cable is used with a Quick Charge 2.0 adapter?
A: Quick Charge 2.0 is designed to be connector-independent. Quick Charge 2.0 can be implemented with a variety of formats, including USB Type-A, USB micro, USB Type-C, and other proprietary connectors.
Quick Charge 2.0 high-voltage operation is designed to minimize charging issues associated with long or thin cables, allowing for a superior charging experience, independent of cable type.
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It will get the voltage/amps determined by the charger. The 6P is not QC 2.0 CERTIFIED. Google didn't go for the pretty sticker.
From the QC 2.0 FAQ:
Q6: Does it matter what type of charging cable is used with a Quick Charge 2.0 adapter?
A: Quick Charge 2.0 is designed to be connector-independent. Quick Charge 2.0 can be implemented with a variety of formats, including USB Type-A, USB micro, USB Type-C, and other proprietary connectors.
Quick Charge 2.0 high-voltage operation is designed to minimize charging issues associated with long or thin cables, allowing for a superior charging experience, independent of cable type.
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You're arguing this in two different threads with multiple people trying to educate you on the power PIC controller interface. The chipset can handle the charging, but the actual usb power interface controller won't pass along those signals. It's not like applying a wire and getting charge -- there is a handshake that happens for the correct charging current and voltage to be applied.
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You're arguing this in two different threads with multiple people trying to educate you on the power PIC controller interface. The chipset can handle the charging, but the actual usb power interface controller won't pass along those signals. It's not like applying a wire and getting charge -- there is a handshake that happens for the correct charging current and voltage to be applied.
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Gotcha. The phone will identify the voltage requirement and the charger (assuming intelligent) will supply that voltage at it's rated amps. Actually, the default for all USB is 5V. If the charger does not get the handshake it will default to 5V. So a 5V/3A charger that is capable of multiple voltages will only supply 5V to such a device. Which is what the Google charger supplies. Most chargers will default to 5V and less than 3A however.
I will be interested in testing the Google charger and phone when I get it in my hands. The problem with charging is the change in resistance as the battery charges which is the point in multiple voltages. I like the new USB-Power Delivery setup, but there will be teething problem for early adoption.
Does this phone have the fast charging that requires an adapter to use your "old" charging cables? I don't know what the fast charging is actually called...
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It can use standard micro USB power to charge--so any normal cable should work. You can optionally use Qualcomm QuickCharge 3.0 (and QC 1.0/2.0 which are backwards compatible) to rapidly charge the phone; this uses standard cables, but due to higher voltages, lower quality cables may overheat (I like Anker's Powerline series in general for USB cables).
Just got my 1+6 and I love it. Just thought I'd share that the 1+ power adapter doesn't work with other usb C cables for fast charge. It'll charge at regular speed but not fast. I have an OTG cable from Amazon that will not work at all. Make sure to buy OEM accessories
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Just got my 1+6 and I love it. Just thought I'd share that the 1+ power adapter doesn't work with other usb C cables for fast charge. It'll charge at regular speed but not fast. I have an OTG cable from Amazon that will not work at all. Make sure to buy OEM accessories
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Did you put OTG mode on via advanced settings? It will go off automatically after 10 min inactivity. And yes, Dash charging needs original dash charger AND dash cable (or whatever it's called, the red Oneplus cable).
I have cheap chinese OTG-adapter and it works just fine, after enabling OTG mode every time when using.
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Did you put OTG mode on via advanced settings? It will go off automatically after 10 min inactivity. And yes, Dash charging needs original dash charger AND dash cable (or whatever it's called, the red Oneplus cable).
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Thanks for the OTG tip. Works like a champ!
what is so special about oneplus cables, it doesn't work for me either.
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what is so special about oneplus cables, it doesn't work for me either.
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Those cables support an higher amperage current passing through and I also think they also have 1 or 2 more contacts in the type-c connector and larger ones in the type a usb
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Those cables support an higher amperage current passing through and I also think they also have 1 or 2 more contacts in the type-c connector and larger ones in the type a usb
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For my nexus6 I have fast charger which kicks up charging up to 9V - 1A.
This charger does not work with oneplus6 and charging only at 5V - 1A.
Also, nexus6 does not fast charging with oneplus charger and charging at 5V - 1A.
I am highly disappointed that we do not have standard for fast charging.
I use magnetic adapter and it's incredible convenient to use and I am not going to go back. And now I have to leave with retarded decision from Oneplus who cannot deliver normal fast charging from any chargers which able to deliver over 1A !!
Shame on you Oneplus !!
You need the cable provided with the phone to dash charge, because of the high current output while charging. Standard cables are rated to handle maximum 2amps, while OP uses 4amps.
Edit: VOOC and rapid charging cables have a special 5th pin used for verification
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Any cable will work as long as it is rated for 4A. The power brick has to be a dash or VOOC charger.
phillibl said:
Any cable will work as long as it is rated for 4A. The power brick has to be a dash or VOOC charger.
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No it won't. How does the charger know the cable is rated at 4 amps?
There is stuff in both charger and cable and both must be present for dash charging to work
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Alex240188 said:
No it won't. How does the charger know the cable is rated at 4 amps?
There is stuff in both charger and cable and both must be present for dash charging to work
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I didn't realize there is a 5th pin used as verification. Ideally the power brick and/or phone can detect the resistance of the cable but that's not the case here. Luckily most 4A cables I've found are VOOC or rapid charging compatible.
If someone needs a longer cable:
you can actually use a 3.0 USB extension cable as long as it is rated for more power.
some guys at the op community tested a few cables and confirmed this one working:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017XUSKVK
i dont know if i can post links to the OP Community but i will do it either
https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/...-a-f-cable-supports-op3-dash-charging.454306/
x111 said:
For my nexus6 I have fast charger which kicks up charging up to 9V - 1A.
This charger does not work with oneplus6 and charging only at 5V - 1A.
Also, nexus6 does not fast charging with oneplus charger and charging at 5V - 1A.
I am highly disappointed that we do not have standard for fast charging.
I use magnetic adapter and it's incredible convenient to use and I am not going to go back. And now I have to leave with retarded decision from Oneplus who cannot deliver normal fast charging from any chargers which able to deliver over 1A !!
Shame on you Oneplus !!
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Just upgraded the misses from a OP 1 to an OP 6.
Until now we had also been using magnetic usb cables that are soooooo convenient.
My Nexus6 and her OP 1 charge at 1amp with them according to Ampere and were android auto recognized by our cars...
With them the OP6 only charges at 320mA and is not android auto recognized by our cars...
I'm looking for a magnetic usb cable upgrade so OP 6 works as I expect it to... I don't care about quick charging (have never needed it as battery is never empty when i set the phone to charge at night). I care about magnetic uber convenience and android auto recognition in the car.
dwardo said:
Just upgraded the misses from a OP 1 to an OP 6.
Until now we had also been using magnetic usb cables that are soooooo convenient.
My Nexus6 and her OP 1 charge at 1amp with them according to Ampere and were android auto recognized by our cars...
With them the OP6 only charges at 320mA and is not android auto recognized by our cars...
I'm looking for a magnetic usb cable upgrade so OP 6 works as I expect it to... I don't care about quick charging (have never needed it as battery is never empty when i set the phone to charge at night). I care about magnetic uber convenience and android auto recognition in the car.
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I'm using this one
wsken.my/WSKEN-X-Cable/WSKEN-Micro-USB-Lightning-2.4A-Mini2-Magnetic-X-Cable-Black
already 3rd generation.
I cannot understand why we do not have universal standard magnetic connector,
it's so much more convenient to use.
I hope they will come up with magnetic otg and retarded audio adapter since everyone removing audio jack for no reason at all.