For questions specifically about issues with battery charging or power supply.
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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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1answer
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Prevent ICS From Mounting USB Storage
I have a Motorola Droid Razr Maxx running Android 4.0.4. I'd like to prevent ICS from mounting USB storage every time I plug it into a USB host. I just want it to charge by default. I am very ...
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3answers
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Reset battery history after unplugging charger?
As far as I can tell, the stats on the Battery page of Settings records the time from when the battery is booted up onwards. What I'd rather want it to do, is to reset that counter whenever I ...
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1answer
358 views
How to train the battery
I am trying to find the way to use my battery in the most efficient manner.
I found several suggestions how to achieve the longest life of the battery, and one of these suggestions is quite strange ...
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1answer
284 views
My HTC EVO 3D is unresponsive after charging
For about the past month or so, whenever I pull my HTC Evo 3d off the charger (wall primarily, haven't tested against USB yet) the phone is unresponsive for anywhere between 15-60 seconds, and it's ...
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3answers
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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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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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1answer
246 views
How do I turn off the light that comes out of my moto droid's usb port?
When I plug my moto droid into a charger a bright white light comes from the micro usb port. It is super bright when its on my nightstand and the lights are out. It drives me nuts.
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since upgrading my software to 4.1 my samsung galaxy note wont charge properly
I recently upgraded the software on my galaxy note to 4.1 and since then its been very strange when charging. I put it on charge last night woke up this morning it said charging 23% came back to it a ...
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1answer
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Why doesn't my phone charge?
Okay, so I already ordered a new battery, but in the mean time. Why won't my phone charge? Samsung Galaxy Nexus CDMA
I have tried every charger/cable in my house and car (over 10 chargers and around ...
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179 views
Nexus7 Stuck in Reboot Following Full Discharge
I am experiencing the same symptoms as described in the following:
" Nexus 7 is stuck in reboot loop after full discharge "
My Nexus 7 is full discharged. I have it connected to Factory AC-to-USB ...
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139 views
How can I turn off the notification for the power plug connection?
My Samsung Galaxy S3 with Android 4.1 plays a sound every time I connect it to the power plug. Is there a way to turn that off without affecting all other notifications?
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How to keep CPU off when charging?
When I connect the USB power source, it makes CPU to stay on (even though "Development->Stay awake" is off).
When charging from a weak power source if makes battery to drain even faster than is case ...
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0answers
240 views
Verizon Galaxy Nexus Discharging When Plugged In Even After USB Replacement
I've got a Verizon Samsung Galaxy Nexus that as of a few weeks ago quit charging - in fact it quickly drains the battery (discharges 2% / minute if not more) while plugged in. I tried different ...
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0answers
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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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How to properly charge a Lithium Polymer battery
My battery is Lithium Polymer. I want to ask the following:
Is a Li-Po battery essentially the same as a Li-Ion battery?
Can I use my phone while it's charging?
I've read that you have to calibrate ...
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245 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 ...
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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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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 ...
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0answers
292 views
Samsung Galaxy S stuck in boot loop when 100% charged
Before we start I should mention that I have not messed with the firmware in any way. But it seems that whenever I put it on charge and it reaches 100% capacity I turn it on and it gets stuck in a ...
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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 ...
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2answers
240 views
How can I prevent the battery in my Nexus S from draining overnight?
I have a Google Nexus S and for the past 2-3 days whenever I go to sleep the battery drains completely overnight. I mean when I go to bed the charge on my phone is plus 90% but for the past 2 days ...
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765 views
Is it OK to leave my Samsung Galaxy Ace charging all the time? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Does constant charging harm my cellphone?
Hello!
I have the Samsung Galaxy Ace but the battery life is a bit of a problem for me. Can I leave it plugged in ie. charging ...
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2answers
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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
322 views
Samsung Galaxy Nexus Charger - USB?
Does the Samsung Galaxy Nexus charger use a USB charger? If so, what kind?
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1answer
337 views
Why do Seidio's battery charging instructions say to leave it charging after it's full?
I have an HTC Droid Incredible. I bought the "Seidio Innocell 1750 mAh Battery for HTC Droid Eris/Droid Incredible", and the instructions that come with it say...
In order to obtain the full ...
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2answers
133 views
Why does my phone have erroneous input when connected to a non-OEM power source?
My phone (Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX) seems to have problems accepting touch input when connected to a non-OEM power source. When connected to my computer via USB, it accepts input fine, as it does when ...
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2answers
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Asus Transformer slow charge
My ASUS Transformer TF101 charges extremely slowly using the original power adaptor.
I'm trying to figure out the cause.
Here are all my knowns:
The power block (wall to USB adaptor) charges my ...
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1answer
181 views
Is it ok to charge my Nexus S with an iPhone power adaptor? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Is my phone liable to explode if I charge it with a charger that came with a different phone?
I have an iPhone charger (produces 5V and 1A output). Is it okay to use ...
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1answer
281 views
I cannot charge my tablet
I only have a USB cable to charge my tablet and I plugged it into my laptop to charge and a little red X shows up on the battery thing. How can I charge my tablet?
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1answer
223 views
Phone is too flat to charge
My phone died today, and now it won't charge at all on the charger it came with. I don't think the battery has failed, as it still gives me just as much charge on a full charge as always. The phone is ...
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1answer
372 views
Do batteries on new devices start discharging even when plugged in to the adapter?
On my old phone, HTC Hero, when it was connected to the charging adapter and the battery level reached 100%, it never went down when plugged in, like the battery wasn't used at all and the phone was ...
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1answer
951 views
why does the xoom dock connect the USB port?
I feel like I must be missing something. I got the Xoom dock from Verizon along with my 4G upgrade (The turn around on the whole thing was 1.5 days, and the 4G is amazingly fast, so, definitely don't ...
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1answer
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galaxy s3 not charging
I have a samsung galaxy s3. It is only 7 months old. Its battery is not getting charged. I have tried to reboot and take the battery out and put it again,it still doesnt get charged. The usb port is ...
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1answer
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How to prevent Nexus 7 of charging the battery every time when connected to a USB?
Hello fellow Android enthusasts,
I recently bought a Nexus7 that I want to use for development. The thing is, every time I connect it to my USB, in order to test some apps on it, it starts charging. ...
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1answer
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HTC One X was dropped and now it doesn't charge or turn on
Last night, my HTC One X was dropped. Suddenly, it became so hot at the back and on the screen. After an hour or so, the phone started to cool down.
But, it doesn't charge or turn on; even the ...
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Will playing a game in a Android phone while charging damage or cause harm to the battery or the phone?
Will the following situation damage or cause any harm to the battery or/and the phone:
The phone is being charging (regardless it is using the electrical outlet or via USB) and ..
You are playing a ...
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1answer
521 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
91 views
Kindle Fire Power Adapter Specs
I have misplaced the power adapter for my v1 Kindle Fire. USB charging works but is dog slow. What are the specs of its adapter, including any branding, as they're never labeled properly. Also, a ...
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1answer
350 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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1answer
995 views
can sony xperia u(st25i) 's otg be connected to external power?
Can Sony Xperia U be connected to a Y-Cable to provide extra power for OTG to avoid phone battery consumption?
I'm asking this because the phone is already giving power ,will that make a short ...
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1answer
2k views
Reset battery status after changing battery?
If I plug in the charger of my Galaxy Nexus, I'm able to replace the battery without switching the phone off. However, the battery status does not adjust to the new battery. For example, if I replace ...
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1answer
179 views
Does the Asus Transformer Prime GPS extension kit have a USB pass thru to charge the tablet
As noted Asus is offering a GPS Extension Kit for the Asus Tranformer Prime TF201. Does the module has a pass thru USB multipin connector to allow charging from the USB cable or does one have to ...
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1answer
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Samsung Infuse is getting really hot when using a Samsung wall charger that came with Samsung Strive. Is this bad?
The output specifications for the Samsung Strive charger match those of the Samsung Infuse charger, so I don't see why the phone is heating up so much.
Also, when charging the Samsung Infuse with ...
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1answer
503 views
Gingerbread — how to wake up to 100% battery?
Apparently gingerbread stops charging when the battery gets to 100% . I guess this puts less wear on the battery. But it is kind of frustrating to wake up with a battery of only 70 or 80% given the ...
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2answers
395 views
Can I charge my Samsung tablet without the plug in charger? Are there any other ways?
I have a Samsung Galaxy Tablet but my charger is a little broken. It only charges if I play around with it but that frustrates me. Is there any other way I can charge my tablet without wasting money? ...
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Samsung Galaxy tab 10 does not start up
My tablet won't start. With the USB cable connected I can start my tablet using the "power & volume" trick.
When in prompt menue for various reboot options it says in yellow text
Can't access ...
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Battery getting charged with ultra speed and continuous at 1%charge for more than 9 hrs
My neo v battery getting charged with in ten min from 0 to 100 percentage( Exponential growth graph ) with ultra speed and getting discharged to 1%( it also give alert showing last 1% left, keep ...
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How to charge a new Samsung Galaxy tab & what to expect
I am now trying to charge my new Samsung Galaxy tab since morning and it keeps flashing on me. No signs of it being charged. I am unable to switch it on. Please, for how long is it going to have to ...
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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 ...
