For questions specifically about issues with battery charging or power supply.
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Is my phone liable to explode if I charge it with a charger that came with a different phone?
My friend and I both have droids and we often user each other's wall chargers out of convenience. I was told that it's possible that my phone might explode if it's charged with a charger that wasn't ...
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0answers
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Suitability to charge the device for prolonged peroid [duplicate]
Generally I use my phone for the whole day at work. I plug-in the charger to the power outlet when I go to sleep and it is fully charged when I get up next morning. But, as a matter of fact, the phone ...
2
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1answer
75 views
File Manager opens when connected to charger
I am using Sony XPeria with Android 4.0.4. If I connect the device to an AC adapter/charger, the ASTRO File manager opens by default. How to stop the app from opening when the device is connected to ...
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0answers
116 views
Charging battery while rebooting Galaxy S 9000
I downloaded ClockworkMod Recovery using heimdall in my Galaxy S 9000 via USB. On the terminal, I got the message shown below that everything was successful. Once it tried to reboot after showing the ...
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1answer
2k views
Samsung Galaxy Ace wont charge
Hello my wife has the galaxy ace gt s5830 but for some reason it wont charge either off the original charger, or blackberry charger, neither off the usb in the laptop will it charge, if i take the ...
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0answers
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Phone interrupted during first charge, battery damage?
Got my new Sony Xperia Go and after draining its initial power, plugged it in to charge. Red light was on, but the battery icon did not show that it was busy charging.
So I unplugged it and ...
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1answer
306 views
What happens to the battery during bootloader/recovery?
I want to know what happens to the battery (does it charge/discharge/stay constant?) when the device is in bootloader or recovery mode. In both of these modes, a USB may or may not be connected.
If ...
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0answers
890 views
Samsung Galaxy S2 battery gets hot
My Galaxy S2 is less than a year old. The battery sucks! I have to charge it more than once a day.
Tonight, while on the charger, the battery life is actually going down. It's also way too hot to ...
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2answers
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Can a charger not 100% compliant to the USB specification damage my Andoid phone?
I've bought a world adapter which can charge USB devices as well.
According to the packing the usb will be powered with more than the 500mA as per USB specification - 1000mA.
Will charging my HTC ...
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0answers
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Can Samsung Galaxy Nexus charge with a wall-charger with an output of (5.1V/2.1A)? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What’s the safe limit on charger output for a Galaxy Nexus
I've got an apple iPad charger (I checked the label), providing an output of 5.1V/2.1A. Can this be used to ...
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3answers
306 views
Using Moto Droid Car Charger with Samsung Galaxy Nexus
I just upgraded my phone from the original Motorola Droid to the Galaxy Nexus. Both phones use the same micro USB port. Is there any reason I cannot use my Droid's car charger with the Nexus?
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319 views
Samsung Galaxy S2 becomes hot while charging
I have a new Samsung Galaxy S2. It has been 8 weeks since I purchased it.
I have a problem while charging the phone. My phone, charger, and battery gets hotter and hotter. Finally, I won't be able ...
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0answers
125 views
My phone crashes while charging
My phone sometimes shuts down without a reason or warning. It often happens while it's charging. I'm not positive charging is an absolute requirement for this to happen, but I only remember it ...
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3answers
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Connect JUST as charging
With ICS my phone now ALWAYS mounts my SD card as an external drive when I plug it into a computer. Sometimes I just want power, especially if I am trying to play a game that's on my SD card.
Under ...
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7answers
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Charging the Asus Transformer (Prime)
Can you charge the Asus Transformer (or the newer Prime) without the keyboard dock?
Since the tablet itself does not have any USB ports, I don't see how you could charge the tablet without the dock ...
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2answers
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Galaxy S2 not charging
Galaxy S2 not charging tried usb and wall charger, initially I had this problem I removed and put the battery back it and it then began to charge however on next charge it stopped in mid charge ( ...
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2answers
1k views
nexus 7 says it's charging but it isn't
I am a nexus 7 owner since September and today I had a misbehavior.
I plugged it, as usual, to recharge the battery. It charged up to 36% and now it still says it's charging but it never moves from ...
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1answer
139 views
How can I see what kind of car charger I have?
I noticed that when using navigation plus GPS my phone (Galaxy S2) still discharges a bit even so its connected to a car charger.
While googeling, I found out that regular USB chargers only charge ...
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0answers
378 views
Battery charging animation not working [closed]
I put my Samsung Galaxy S 19000 phone on a wet table top. I saw some water droplets in the USB port. When I tried to charge my phone, it is not showing the charging animation which used to be there on ...
2
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2answers
356 views
Will using my phone whilst charging make it charge slower?
Just the question in the title. If I have my phone plugged in and charging, will it take any longer to get up to 100% charge if I'm using it or will this make no difference? (I'm using a galaxy ...
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1answer
212 views
Why doesn't my device ever show 100% charged?
I have a Samsung Google Nexus S I9020A which showed fully charged @ 92%. 100% charging doesn't seem possible. What is the reason?
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6answers
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Is it OK to swap batteries while phone is connected to wall charger?
It takes a few minutes to shut down and restart the phone, it would sometimes be handy to be able to swap batteries without shutting down (i.e. swap in a fully charged battery before going out). ...
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1answer
627 views
Is using chargers of phone not meant for it harmful to the battery? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Is my phone liable to explode if I charge it with a charger that came with a different phone?
Are Android chargers universal in terms of power (Voltage, amperage)?
As ...
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1answer
3k views
Using an OTG cable while charging
Most Android devices have a single port for both connecting to the computer (USB) and charging. I have to use this OTG small cable to transfer data, but also to use a real keyboard. However, when I ...
3
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0answers
149 views
Can a cheap cable prevent AC charging from working?
A while ago, I had my phone repaired (the USB socket was worn out) and had to replace the USB cable as well. Since then I haven't been able to quickly charge my phone in AC mode. Previously it worked ...
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1answer
326 views
Samsung Galaxy Nexus Charger - USB?
Does the Samsung Galaxy Nexus charger use a USB charger? If so, what kind?
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3answers
602 views
Preventing charging while USB debugging - One X
I am often using my device to develop, so I'm a little bit worried that the constant charging might fry the battery. Is there anyway to use USB debugging while not charging the phone?
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2answers
2k views
How frequently is it okay to let the battery discharge fully or as low as possible?
I know that atleast once or twice a month a full battery drain and then a 100% charge helps increase the battery life and also gives more accurate battery readings.
I was wondering, how frequently is ...
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votes
2answers
4k views
What is the difference between USB charging and AC charging?
I've recently got hold on an HTC One X having moved from an HTC Desire.
I noticed that my One X charges very slowly when connected to the USB socket on my PC, whereas the Desire was comparatively ...
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4answers
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Galaxy S 2 battery won't charge while being on
First of all, LOVE the Galaxy s2, even though it has some problems - which phone doesnt, right?
I've had the Samsung Galaxy S2 for 2 months. It worked fine.
Since a week my phone won't charge the ...
2
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0answers
251 views
Tablets that run without a battery [closed]
I want to run a tablet in an environment where it will always be plugged in. In this situation, a battery is unnecessary and will just degrade over time. Are there any tablets that can run without a ...
7
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3answers
207 views
Is it possible to change the background automatically when charging battery?
This is a feature of older nokias, I would like to have it on android! On a related note, it would be nice to have a different background when silenced or on airplane mode.
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0answers
751 views
Mobile detecting Laptop as “charger” instead of “USB Connected”?
From quite some months, I have been using a rooted Samsung Galaxy Y mobile phone. The battery life is not much and so, everyday whenever I am doing any work on my laptop, I just connect my mobile, so ...
2
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1answer
759 views
How to keep phone powered down while charging with ClockworkMod Touch Recovery?
In the course of setting up CyanogenMod 7.2 on my T-Mobile G2 (also known as the HTC Desire Z), I installed ClockworkMod Touch Recovery. My usual practice before that was to power off my phone and ...
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0answers
417 views
HTC Flyer Won't Power On After Discharge [closed]
I have a HTC Flyer (sold by Sprint with 4G, but same device nonetheless). No custom mods, just the stock install updated to Android 3.2.
I have recently started having this problem: once my device ...
6
votes
1answer
348 views
Will charging a smartphone while it is in a case lead to damage? [closed]
Will it harm my Razr to charge it while in an Otterbox case? I heard that would cause excessive heat which would damage the battery or shorten lifespan. True?
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2answers
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Can I use my Nexus7 charger to charge my Android phone?
The Nexus charger has an OP Amp rating of 2A. The charger that comes with the phone has an OP Amp rating of 1A. Both have the same voltage. IP voltage is 100-250 V for both.
I googled and came across ...
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1answer
356 views
Android Estimate Battery Capacity
I have a phone with 3.7v, 1500 mAH genuine battery.
This being said, the maximum power that this battery can hold can be calculated easily:
3.7 v *1500 mAH = 5550 mV.
I'm trying to see what battery ...
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0answers
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Can over charging damage battery? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Does constant charging harm my Android cellphone?
Indeed, this is a duplicate of: Does constant charging harm my Android cellphone?
Just for the record -- let's say I ...
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0answers
132 views
Prevent complete charging?
I'm looking for a way to prevent my phone from completely charging every time it is connected to my computer. I want to reduce the battery's capacity loss, as it is non-replaceable, and it seems to me ...
2
votes
1answer
203 views
Phone connected to charger full time - never sleepmode - any danger?
Yeah, might sound strange, but I managed do install Debian Linux on my Android phone. Because the phone needs very little power, it is, for me, the perfect server.
I plan to disable sleepmode and to ...
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votes
1answer
850 views
How do I just charge (i.e. not mount for data transfer) a Galaxy Nexus when connected via USB to a PC?
I like to be able to charge my phone from any PC I happen to be using. With my previous HTC Android, I could default to "charge-only" and only switch it to "mount as disc drive" when I wished to, on ...
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votes
2answers
449 views
Other manufacturer's USB data cable for charging?
Is there any harm in using a USB data cable of any other phone (say LG) for charging up a Nexus S? "Any harm" here means will it adversely effect my battery life or the Nexus S device in any way?
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0answers
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Karbon A9 is not charging [closed]
I purchased Karbon A9, 3 months back. When making a call the screen turns off and now it is not getting charged. I don't know what to do. Can any one please suggest a solution?
I purchased it in ...
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3answers
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Although I was told to charge my Android device before first use, it was already charged. Have I been given a phone rejected by someone else?
I have just received my 'new' HTC one V. The instructions clearly state to charge the phone up before first use, yet the the phone switched on and showed full charge straight away, before I had chance ...
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1answer
3k views
Can I charge Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 from USB? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Galaxy Tab is not being charged through USB Cable
I can't charge Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 from my USB. Is this a malfunction or intended behaviour?
I know that the mains ...
4
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1answer
2k views
What happens when I connect a 2 amp charger instead of the 0.7 amp charger provided? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Is my phone liable to explode if I charge it with a charger that came with a different phone?
What's the safe limit on charger output for a Galaxy Nexus
I have a ...
2
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2answers
1k views
How can I make my Lenovo ThinkPad tablet charge up faster?
It takes a very long time (half a day) to charge up with a USB 2.0 charger plugged in the wall outlet.
0
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1answer
987 views
Why does my screen still turn off while charging? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Where is “Stay Awake” option in Ice Cream Sandwich on the Galaxy S3?
I used to have an HTC Evo Shift. If I plugged it into a power cord, the screen would ...
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0answers
145 views
Phone thinks it is charging when not plugged in [closed]
Quite often my phone lights up the charging symbol even if the phone isn't charging. It applies when it's of and on. The behaviour seems somewhat glitchy, it turns on and off.
Is this a well known ...
