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Is there any way to get my X7510 to be more efficient at charging?
It seems recently that even from the straight charger it's taking almost all incoming power to run leaving next to nothing for charging.
USB Sync has always been like this, but straight charge used to be quite quick.
Are you using the original charger that came with it?
I've also found that the Flint is much more fussy about charging than any other device, including the previous X7500. USB charging takes an age, especially if the device is left on. My 'power pack' emergency charger hardly charges it at all, despite being able to fully charge my Advent 4213 netbook. My Diamond's wall socket charger hardly charges it at all, despite being technically the same spec as the Flint's one.
My original charger, and my Brodit car cradle both still charge mine pretty well- the Brodit will charge it up from 50% to 100% in about 1 hour, even with SatNav operating.
With my external power pack, or if I can only access a USB charge, I now use a screen-off application (built into PocketPlus) to keep it turned on, but on a very low battery drain.
Yes, it's the original charger. It appears to have had a knock though, the plug is a bit bent. I wonder if that's damaged something :-/
Can you guys recommend a small portable power recharger that works well with the X7510?
I would be taking a long flight soon and I would like for my X7510 to last the trip.
I can't really suggest anything because neither of my 'emergency packs' work properly with the X7510.
Perhaps you could check with the airline whether they have 'in-seat' charging/power facilities? Some have a powered USB charging socket and some have proprietary connections, but might have a suitable adapter?
So, the Surface Pro's AC adapter is unfortunately a lot like most laptop AC adapters. There are two cords, with a box in the middle. For travelling, it's generally more convenient in my mind to have a box that connects directly to the wall, with only a single cord in it. I'd love to have a connector to make that plug directly into the wall (similar to how Apple's MacBook chargers have a 'duckhead adapter' to do the same.)
As it turns out, the AC adapter's connector is mostly standard. It's an IEC C7 plug (in fact, identical to the one that the MacBook charger has). However, on the Surface Pro's AC adapter, it's a deeper connector. The standard plugs I tried just don't reach deep enough to connect.
So... my question is, has anyone found a plug to connect directly from the AC adapter's box to the wall (no cord), that reaches deeply enough to connect properly? If it has folding prongs for the plug, that's even better. Oh, and it probably doesn't need to be mentioned since as of right now you can't get it anywhere else, but US-style plugs only.
Another suggestion would be to use the RT charger. It is a bit slower, but a lot more portable.
I was just curious, lol. Would the phone break or something? Thanks.
patsimeon said:
I was just curious, lol. Would the phone break or something? Thanks.
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Oops, wrong section...Sorry! I don't know how to move or delete this. Anyway, my curiosity stays.
I think qi charging overrides USB charging, but it could be the other way around. Either way, the phone knows to deactivate one.
According to the battery monitor, wired charging (USB or A/C) overrides wireless charging. So, if you plug it in, it doesn't matter if you place it on the wireless charger or not.
I seem to recall someone at Google (on one of their product QA's for this phone) that even though it makes logical sense for the AC charger to take precedence (faster, less heat generation) but the QI charger is the one actually doing the charger.
I realize this contradicts what the battery status would indicate, but it is plausible that the indicator does not report it correctly.
Either way, the only time I can really see this being a factor for me even REMOTELY, is in the extremely rare event I have the phone plugged into my computer via USB, and sitting on my qi charger. But that almost never happens, I sync data to/from the phone over wifi just because, well, it's easier. It's not faster, but since it happens automatically it takes less effort.
In that case, I'd actually prefer the qi charger to work, since it's a faster charge than my USB port.
imagine the hilarity if both charging circuits worked though...sounds good in theory but I think we'd all have broken phones
I've plugged in my USB cable (hooked up to my computer via USB 3.0), while my phone was sitting on my Qi charger (nokia, 750mah), and the usb cable takes priority over the charge.
When wireless charging is in effect, you hear the NFC tone from the phone. Also the light on the charger turns on when its charging. It doesn't play when you lay a phone with USB plugged in, and the light doesn't turn on in front of the charger, so.
I'm pretty sure this would disrupt the space-time continuum.
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I've plugged in my USB cable (hooked up to my computer via USB 3.0), while my phone was sitting on my Qi charger (nokia, 750mah), and the usb cable takes priority over the charge.
When wireless charging is in effect, you hear the NFC tone from the phone. Also the light on the charger turns on when its charging. It doesn't play when you lay a phone with USB plugged in, and the light doesn't turn on in front of the charger, so.
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I can confirm that while setting on the wireless charger, the "charging" light is on on the charger, but if I plug the cable in, the light goes out. The wired charger is DEFINITELY overriding the wireless charger.
For people using OTG cables or external storage adapters on the microUSB slot they do require wireless charging to work while being "plugged in".
awesome question...I have a S5, which has a galaxy charging current app
does one exist for the nexus? if so, you could tell by the amps it is charging at
After my disastrous experience with Seidio I'm thinking to order the Otterbox Defender and the ProClip car mount (designed specifically for the Defender case) I'm thinking about is available with or without a built in male mini USB for charging. I already have an Incipio Quick Charge 2.0 12v car charger the 12v accessory outlet USB plugin which I could use with the USB end of the ProClip cable.
Trying to think this through I'm wondering if anybody sees a distinct advantage or disadvantage to having the built in mini USB on the phone cradle.
For the way I normally use my phone in the car I don't usually run the battery down to the point charging is necessary although I do charge it. My vehicle's 12v accessory outlet is located on the passenger side of my console low to the floor (terrible location) so I can't unplug the charger while driving unless I was at a stoplight or pulled over. With the built in mini USB the only way to disconnect it is either take the phone out of the cradle which I wouldn't do while driving or disconnect the USB/12v accessory plug (or pull the USB cable out of the plug).
My inclination is to go with a cradle without a mini USB however if someone posts a benefit I haven't thought of to having the mini USB it also makes the aluminum CraigsDock carmount which is only available with a mini USB charging plug a possibility and I like that mount too.
Any thoughts on the subject greatly appreciated!!
mty msi said:
After my disastrous experience with Seidio I'm thinking to order the Otterbox Defender and the ProClip car mount (designed specifically for the Defender case) I'm thinking about is available with or without a built in male mini USB for charging. I already have an Incipio Quick Charge 2.0 12v car charger the 12v accessory outlet USB plugin which I could use with the USB end of the ProClip cable.
Trying to think this through I'm wondering if anybody sees a distinct advantage or disadvantage to having the built in mini USB on the phone cradle.
For the way I normally use my phone in the car I don't usually run the battery down to the point charging is necessary although I do charge it. My vehicle's 12v accessory outlet is located on the passenger side of my console low to the floor (terrible location) so I can't unplug the charger while driving unless I was at a stoplight or pulled over. With the built in mini USB the only way to disconnect it is either take the phone out of the cradle which I wouldn't do while driving or disconnect the USB/12v accessory plug (or pull the USB cable out of the plug).
My inclination is to go with a cradle without a mini USB however if someone posts a benefit I haven't thought of to having the mini USB it also makes the aluminum CraigsDock carmount which is only available with a mini USB charging plug a possibility and I like that mount too.
Any thoughts on the subject greatly appreciated!!
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It seems like you have it mostly covered. However, you stated that you don't really use your battery much while driving-- So i'm just wondering why you would go through all the hassle of trying to figure this out. for myself, personally, I plug in my car charger into the cigarette lighter, and just plug it into my phone before placing on my car mount. But that's just what I do, and is certainly not the only way it can be done. But from what it sounds like, you should be more than okay with your planned idea.
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It seems like you have it mostly covered. However, you stated that you don't really use your battery much while driving-- So i'm just wondering why you would go through all the hassle of trying to figure this out. for myself, personally, I plug in my car charger into the cigarette lighter, and just plug it into my phone before placing on my car mount. But that's just what I do, and is certainly not the only way it can be done. But from what it sounds like, you should be more than okay with your planned idea.
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Reason I'm asking for pros/cons on the mini USD built into the phone cradle is I prefer the Craigsdock which only comes with the mini USB. The Craigsdock is milled aluminum vs. the ProClip's plastic, it's universal so I could use it on different vehicles & phones and because its adhesive mounting plate is tiny compared to the ProClip vehicle specific dash mount it would look a lot nicer in my vehicle. The Craigsdock is most likely the last car mount I'd ever have to buy.
What I wasn't sure about is if the phone is left plugged in continually when it's fully charged whether that could cause damage and according to Craig @ Craigsdock it will not.
Below are the links to the two mounts:
http://proclipusa.net/instruction.php?sku=854540
http://www.craigsdocks.com/samsung-galaxy-s3-s4-s5-note-3-4-car-dock/
I decided to go with the Craigsdock and will review it after I've had a chance to use it.
get a wireless charger and dont look back. its awesome. i use an iblason armorbox, an itian wireless charger fixed to the car with 3m scotch outdoor double sided weatherproof tape and the samsung oem qi back. works great.
zurkx said:
get a wireless charger and dont look back. its awesome. i use an iblason armorbox, an itian wireless charger fixed to the car with 3m scotch outdoor double sided weatherproof tape and the samsung oem qi back. works great.
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Reason I'm getting the Craigsmount dock is it will place the phone exactly where I want in my vehicle. Screen will be about 3 inches away from my dash to the right of the steering wheel (not as far away from the dash as the steering wheel is but next to it). Also the Craigsmount will have a cable that keeps the native docking app continually activated. Now all I have to do is figure out how to make the phone's native docking app automatically trigger my Car Home Ultra app and I'm good to go.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KIOSTM4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Absolutely recommend this car mount. And it goes perfect if you have the otterbox defender too!
Never take off my defender when I'm outside, and now when I mount it on my windshield, I never have too.
Hey.
Anyone using a qi receiver on mi mix 2?
Good experience with it?
The receivers i installed, all sucks a lot.
No full charging, no charging overall.
i dont know if u can use on this device wireless charger, bicoz dont have hardware module implemented. Xiaomi mi mix 2s have that
He's asking about receivers, not charging stations.
Android2003 said:
Hey.
Anyone using a qi receiver on mi mix 2?
Good experience with it?
The receivers i installed, all sucks a lot.
No full charging, no charging overall.
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Could you tell us which ones you bought so as to avoid making the same purchases
Hey.
The Nillkin receiver Short Version seems to be good.
260mah minimal an 910mah maximal.
And loading full
While I like the idea of wireless charging I don't see the appeal in it when you need to charge at [email protected]
That will take so damn long that I'd just get frustrated and plug it into my QC3 charger.
Or are there any wireless chargers out there that perform better than this?
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While I like the idea of wireless charging I don't see the appeal in it when you need to charge at [email protected]
That will take so damn long that I'd just get frustrated and plug it into my QC3 charger.
Or are there any wireless chargers out there that perform better than this?
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I use a Choetech Fast Wireless charger Stand. Its loading very good. First i used a pad with two coils, witch is loading my Galaxy s3 good. But it cannot charge the Lepro 3 and mi mix 2 fast.
The Choetech is good and i can recommend it.
In combination with a qc 3.0 loader.
I dont use this wireless function to load 0 - 100% in 2h.
I agree with u, its loading slow.
But i hate it always plug in and plug out.
I use a thick leather flip cover, it eats always min. 200mah.
With silicone backcover the charging is over 1A
Any benefits to wireless charging? Correct me if I'm wrong but don't you have to leave it on the wireless pad for it to keep charging? Where with a cable I could just plug it in and keep using the phone?
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Any benefits to wireless charging? Correct me if I'm wrong but don't you have to leave it on the wireless pad for it to keep charging? Where with a cable I could just plug it in and keep using the phone?
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You sir, are correct. It's a gimmick for lazy people who will have to wait 4x the length just because they can't be bothered plugging a cable in.
Edit: Maybe one day it's worth it but right now, it's not
Adding a wireless charging adaptor to a non wireless charging phone...
Pro, it's cool for a while, but the idea and practicality quickly wears off.
Con, if you need to flash a lot of different roms, or transfer files quickly, you will need to remove the wireless adaptor type c plug, and if you are like most on the Mi mix forums, you will eventually break it. It's the inevitable fragility of the wireless adaptor, it will break.
Con, it charges much, much slower than qualcomm 3.0
Pro, it charges slowly, which is better in the long term for battery longevity.
Con, every time you take it off and on from the wireless pad (especially at night, if you leave it on your dresser close to you) it makes a loud beep.
Pro, you can cause much less damage to your Type C port (less so, on the newer type universally pluggable type c ports) by the constant plug, unplugging, by using wireless charging.
Con, it is ugly, and stick out like a bad tattoo on the back of your phone if you are using a clear case.
Con, you cannot have wireless charging pad, if you like to use a magnetic car holder. The metal plate on the back of the case, will cause immense heat if you place your metal pad + phone case + onto the wireless charging pad. And, it won't work.
Con, if your late and you need a seriously quick charge, the wireless charging won't be able to help you out in a jam / urgency.
Con, if you are requiring a charge, most places simply do not have (friends, neighbour, client, airport, office etc) wireless charging available.
Con, Nilken has a cool setup, to give you the best of both worlds in terms of being able to use magnetic car holder and wireless charging pad capability, but it doesn't solve the blocked port access or ease of availability.
So, in the end, I went down that route once, but never went back to it.
I did have a smartphone that was wirelessly chargeable, but even though the micro USB port was free, I was still annoyed by the slow charge rates, and the beeping on and off of the home base charger (or, if it didn't beep, it was the charging flash led that annoyed me).
Cheers,
LormaD
LormaD said:
Adding a wireless charging adaptor to a non wireless charging phone...
Pro, it's cool for a while, but the idea and practicality quickly wears off.
Con, if you need to flash a lot of different roms, or transfer files quickly, you will need to remove the wireless adaptor type c plug, and if you are like most on the Mi mix forums, you will eventually break it. It's the inevitable fragility of the wireless adaptor, it will break.
Con, it charges much, much slower than qualcomm 3.0
Pro, it charges slowly, which is better in the long term for battery longevity.
Con, every time you take it off and on from the wireless pad (especially at night, if you leave it on your dresser close to you) it makes a loud beep.
Pro, you can cause much less damage to your Type C port (less so, on the newer type universally pluggable type c ports) by the constant plug, unplugging, by using wireless charging.
Con, it is ugly, and stick out like a bad tattoo on the back of your phone if you are using a clear case.
Con, you cannot have wireless charging pad, if you like to use a magnetic car holder. The metal plate on the back of the case, will cause immense heat if you place your metal pad + phone case + onto the wireless charging pad. And, it won't work.
Con, if your late and you need a seriously quick charge, the wireless charging won't be able to help you out in a jam / urgency.
Con, if you are requiring a charge, most places simply do not have (friends, neighbour, client, airport, office etc) wireless charging available.
Con, Nilken has a cool setup, to give you the best of both worlds in terms of being able to use magnetic car holder and wireless charging pad capability, but it doesn't solve the blocked port access or ease of availability.
So, in the end, I went down that route once, but never went back to it.
I did have a smartphone that was wirelessly chargeable, but even though the micro USB port was free, I was still annoyed by the slow charge rates, and the beeping on and off of the home base charger (or, if it didn't beep, it was the charging flash led that annoyed me).
Cheers,
LormaD
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Not wearing out your Type C port is a big Pro - I had people not believing me that the purchased phone is used. - If you use cases and screen protectors before you even touch your phone with bare hands...