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Portable chargers/battery packs for Nexus 7

Edit: I've edited in a summary of working/non-working chargers on the bottom of this post:
I've read a lot of threads about various chargers not working with the Nexus 7 but not a particularly comprehensive list of those that do, so I figured I'd ask this question:
I'm looking to buy a portable charger/battery pack in the near future. I'm also soon to own a Nexus 7 (I'm in the second wave of Play Store pre-orders, so should be some time this week, so I'd like to find a charger that's compatible with it. I've done a fair amount of Googling (and a decent amount of browsing Newegg...), but the Nexus 7 is too new to be explicitly listed as compatible with most chargers.
Ideally:
- Capable of charging 2+ devices simultaneously. (Though the additional power draw of tablets means many devices can't charge two devices if one of them is a tablet -- that's an acceptable limitation for me).
- Capable of charging at the same time as being charged. (I'd like to use it as a regular wall charger when not traveling.)
- Bonus points if the charger can itself be charged via USB, which then makes it work with existing infrastructure (can charge it off of a laptop, existing car charger, etc.)
Has anybody had luck finding something that works? Considering some of the reports were of iPad chargers not being able to charge the Nexus 7, I'd rather not just assume something works and play the "buy and return until I find something that works" game.
Thanks in advance.
Edit: Summary of working/non-working charges through post #23:
"charger cable" means the cable that came with the charger in question. "Stock cable" means the the cable that came with the Nexus 7. "low power" means not on a high-power charging port (i.e. one meant for charging tablets), likely only when the screen is off.
WORKING (YMMV):
Note: Model names/etc below are only as specific as the original post. Links are to the poster who claimed the charger was working or not working. You're encouraged to visit any linked sites/view any posted pictures to ensure the charger being referenced by a poster is the same one you're looking at.
Anker 8000mAh (with charger cable, 2A)
iGo Green 6630079-1400RAV (tested with Samsung Vibrant charger cable, may work with others)
New Trent 5000mAh (conflicting reports, see below)
NewTrent iCarrier 12000mAh (44.4Wh) IMP120D (use included "Galaxy Tab" cable/adapter on 2A port)
New Trent IMP100P (charger cable only)
New Trent IMP1000 (charger cable only)
NewTrent IMP99D (charger cable only)
Poporta Usb Turbo Charger 5000 (charger cable only)
RAVPower Dynamo-On-the-Go RP-BP03 5200mAh Power Bank (charger cable only, only with screen off)
TomTom Universal High-Speed Multi-Charger (low power only)
Yoobao 11200mAh (with charger cable)
NOT WORKING:
There's been a lot of evidence that suggests that charger compatibility may be more a case of what cable you use moreso than which charger you use, and that any true 2A charger will work with the correct cable. That said, these have been explicitly listed as not working by some posters. Again, YMMV.
New Trent 5000mAh (conflicting reports, see above)
New Trent 9900
XPAL 8000
Note to moderators: Please feel free to update this post if you'd like to do so, I won't be offended.

I have the New Trent 9900 and XPAL 8000 and both do not work. The 9900 actually has a port for 2A output and that also doesn't seem to charge the Nexus.
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I have a new trent 10000mAh one, but haven't tried charging with it yet. I'll try it out with both oem and new trent's cord to see if it works. The new trent also has two ports to charge from and is supposed to work with ipads and such. But I'll report back tomorrow.

I'm looking for one that doesn't have to be plugged in to charge the Nexus... so I could charge it while using it in bed or something. Have a couple USB chargers that I use with my PS Vita and iPhone 4S that I'm going to assume won't charge the Nexus 7. I hate the idea of being tied to a wall plug.

kpjimmy said:
I have a new trent 10000mAh one, but haven't tried charging with it yet. I'll try it out with both oem and new trent's cord to see if it works. The new trent also has two ports to charge from and is supposed to work with ipads and such. But I'll report back tomorrow.
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Confirmed working with my New Trent charger model IMP100P :good:. I used the supplied plug that came with the power bank. I probably can't transfer or run adb commands with the cord but at least I have something else that can charge the N7
http://www.amazon.com/New-Trent-IMP100P-Thunderbolt-Blackberry/dp/B007IMPTNQ
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Does it work with the supplied Nexus cord?
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The NewTrent 5000mAh doesn't work with the chargers cord or the nexus cord

vapor said:
Does it work with the supplied Nexus cord?
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Just tried it and that is a resounding NO lol. Don't know why :silly:
Only the supplied cord with the New Trent IMP100P works. Now that's dumb.

Just tried my IMP1000 with the retractable cord w/ interchangeable tips I had in the bag with it (not sure if the battery pack came with that cord) and it worked, went from "Discharging" to "Charging (AC)" and the charging symbol came on instead of going to "Not Charging" like it did with the OEM cable. Who would thing a cheap retractable cable would be the difference.

New Trent 5000Mah confirmed working.

randpost said:
New Trent 5000Mah confirmed working.
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Is it this one?
E_man5112 said:
The NewTrent 5000mAh doesn't work with the chargers cord or the nexus cord
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If so, how? Mine doesn't work.

NewTrent iCarrier 12000mAh (44.4Wh) IMP120D works if you use the included 'Galaxy Tab' cable/adapter and on the 2A Port (Port 2).
I tried a 'generic' microUSB data cable and the included cable with the Nexus 7. Plugged directly in, the status goes from 'Discharging' to 'Not Charging'. Once I used the 'Galaxy Tab' cable/adapter with either the generic cable or the Nexus 7 USB cable, it went straight to 'Charging (AC)'.
Cheers,
Kermee

Not sure this the right place for this but ...
TomTom Universal High-Speed Multi-Charger
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004SH3ERC/
Regular USB port works but unfortunately the 2.1 Amp High Power port doesn't.
Tried it with Generic and Asus cable. Would have thought that was closest to standard charger.
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I have NewTrent IMP99D and it has the following:
- 2 USB ports: one if 2 AMP
- Comes with a retractable USB cable
Here's the intersting thins: if I plug the Nexus 7 own cable to the IMP99D, it does NOT charge the N7. BUT... if I use the USB cable that came from IMP99D, it DOES charge the N7. Similar situation on my old Galaxy Tab 7 Plus.
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Really is weird... None of these chargers worked with any cord I tried with them. Nexus 7, the cords that came with the chargers, my phone cord, none of them except one...
The cord that came with the New Trent on the far left that I got when I bought the original Sprint Evo 4g wimax. Now with that cord they all work. And that's an old New Trent not the one with the dual usb ports.
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Definitely has to do with the way the cables transmit power. I have 1 cable that will work with every charger I have including the New Trent IMP1000 where none of the others, including the OEM cable, will show as "Charging (AC)". No idea where I got the cable or I'd pick up a couple extras. It's a retractable cable with interchangeable micro/mini tips and the cable has a round plug that plugs into the tips.

Anyone found a charger that can charge the N7 over a 2 amp port?

RedundantInk said:
Anyone found a charger that can charge the N7 over a 2 amp port?
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Yoobao 11200mah works with the small micro USB cable provided with the battery back. I'm still awaiting for my anker astro3 to arrive but all battery packs with true 2a ports can charge the nexus 7 (provided you have the right cable)
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Another Newtrent 9900 post. It works, as the others have pointed out, with just the included USB cables and no others. I don't know if this is just unique to the N7, but to activate charging mode you have to hold the power down for a few seconds, other wise you just get a read out of how charged up it is. I guess maybe its made to work this way, but no instructions were included with mine so it confused me for a minute.

Anker 8000mAh works at 2A with the Anker cable, no go with a straight usb.

True 2 amp cable

just looking for where i can get a proven 2 amp cable for my note ii. thanks

billymaloney3 said:
just looking for where i can get a proven 2 amp cable for my note ii. thanks
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I just purchased the OEM battery with charging dock from Samsung with a 50% off coupon posted on this forum. Cost just under $30 bucks and the charging cable is 2 amps for certain, I checked the current while charging my phone with it. It cannot be used to plug into a usb port on a pc.
Here's the thread with the coupon code.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957986
The link to the 2 amp oem charger on the Samsung site.
http://m.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ETA-U90JWEBXAR
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The thing is, I've gone through two OEM chargers now (One came with the phone, one bought on Amazon) and both no longer charge at 2A
In fact, the one that came with the phone has deteriorated so much it only charges at 160mA.

D3_ said:
The thing is, I've gone through two OEM chargers now (One came with the phone, one bought on Amazon) and both no longer charge at 2A
In fact, the one that came with the phone has deteriorated so much it only charges at 160mA.
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Looks like my original cable isn't charging the way it used to. The one that came with the external charging dock works better than the one that came with the phone.
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D3_ said:
The thing is, I've gone through two OEM chargers now (One came with the phone, one bought on Amazon) and both no longer charge at 2A
In fact, the one that came with the phone has deteriorated so much it only charges at 160mA.
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Interesting. How do I check if my OEM cable has deteriorated for sure? Mine "feels" like it is getting slower for some reason.

so is there no true 2 amp cable? I'm not going to pay the extra money for the OEM one if its just going to deteriorate
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I had trouble finding cables that I knew were reliable, so, I ended up fabricating my own. When purchasing new cables, they rarely mention what gauge wire they use. Most typical usb cables use 24/22ga. Some, like the oem use thicker gauge wire for the charge lines. The cables I made, easily handle 2 amps and thensome. I used the same wire that I use for my high powered LED light system which draws up to 6 amps without breaking a sweat. I know it is overkill, but I went with military-spec 18 gauge wire, stranded, silver tinned copper with teflon jacket. I bought new connectors, usb-a and micro-usb from overseas as I could not find them locally. After soldering, I filled each connector with an epoxy resin to eliminate all vibration and make the plug all one solid unit. I rarely actually use cables for data, so, I made them strictly for charging. Using only two wires also made is easier for me to use the thicker gauge. I bridged the data ports within the micro-usb plug. I have a non-samsung usb car charger that never charges some of my other phones at full rate unless the data ports are bridged. I made an inline adapter for the purpose that I used for a while. Making my own cables gave me the perfect opportunity to bridge them internally and eliminate the adapter. Certain phones need the data ports bridged or else they will think they are hooked up to a computer and limit charging to 700 milliamps, give or take. Hope you find the cable to suit your needs.....
~ evil ~

evil510 said:
I had trouble finding cables that I knew were reliable, so, I ended up fabricating my own. When purchasing new cables, they rarely mention what gauge wire they use. Most typical usb cables use 24/22ga. Some, like the oem use thicker gauge wire for the charge lines. The cables I made, easily handle 2 amps and thensome. I used the same wire that I use for my high powered LED light system which draws up to 6 amps without breaking a sweat. I know it is overkill, but I went with military-spec 18 gauge wire, stranded, silver tinned copper with teflon jacket. I bought new connectors, usb-a and micro-usb from overseas as I could not find them locally. After soldering, I filled each connector with an epoxy resin to eliminate all vibration and make the plug all one solid unit. I rarely actually use cables for data, so, I made them strictly for charging. Using only two wires also made is easier for me to use the thicker gauge. I bridged the data ports within the micro-usb plug. I have a non-samsung usb car charger that never charges some of my other phones at full rate unless the data ports are bridged. I made an inline adapter for the purpose that I used for a while. Making my own cables gave me the perfect opportunity to bridge them internally and eliminate the adapter. Certain phones need the data ports bridged or else they will think they are hooked up to a computer and limit charging to 700 milliamps, give or take. Hope you find the cable to suit your needs.....
~ evil ~
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I am not skilled enough to make one of these but would you be willing to sell me a few?
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The cable that comes with Pantech Burst..
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I never understand how we have 2 identical threads going in parallel lol!!
Just replied in another thread about 2A cable: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44218947&postcount=12 - $3 from Monoprice, and you are done!

vectron said:
$3 from Monoprice, and you are done!
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Unless you want it in the UK in which case it's $30 shipping.

billymaloney3 said:
I am not skilled enough to make one of these but would you be willing to sell me a few?
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There have been quite a few posts with links to cables that seem to work fine for others. I would be willing to sell some cables, if there was enough of a demand for them, however, to be honest I think there are many other viable, more inexpensive options. I could never sell them for what some of these other cables are going for that are mass produced. I put a lot of thought, time and work into these. The mil-spec wire alone that I use could buy you a few sets of other cables. I purchase the connectors in bulk and the first batches have been accounted for. Also, I am backed up doing so many other different mods at the moment that cables are at the bottom of the list. I'll try to post some pics soon. If, after that you decide you'd still like one, we can go from there.....

I bough an OEM samsung note 2 charger and a couple of days ago it stopped charging like it used it. It goes much much slower.

Just a heads up
You can find these at Wagreens usually around the register areas. They aren't the best looking but they charge my Note 2 and Nexus 7, which both require a 2A charge, very quickly. I can get from a 30% back to 100% in less than an hour on these bad boys.
Ive ordered several micro USB cords on Amazon and they either don't work at all or charge my phone very slowly. Even ones that have claimed to be OEM samsung, they finally show up and they're not. So far these are the only ones I have found that truly work with 2A chargers
One side of the "Y" is micro USB and the other is mini USB
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phatmanxxl said:
You can find these at Wagreens usually around the register areas. They aren't the best looking but they charge my Note 2 and Nexus 7, which both require a 2A charge, very quickly. I can get from a 30% back to 100% in less than an hour on these bad boys.
Ive ordered several micro USB cords on Amazon and they either don't work at all or charge my phone very slowly. Even ones that have claimed to be OEM samsung, they finally show up and they're not. So far these are the only ones I have found that truly work with 2A chargers
One side of the "Y" is micro USB and the other is mini USB
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How much were those at Walgreens? I might make a trip over there tomorrow.

http://m.walgreens.com/mt/www.walgr...--micro-dual-end-cable/ID=prod6110194-product
Price varies from store to store, they're $4.99 here.
uchosen said:
How much were those at Walgreens? I might make a trip over there tomorrow.
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Turbo Car Charger

I was wondering if anyone knows if there is a turbo car charger or if they r going to be coming out with one.
Sent from my Droid Turbo

jhnnyblze2000 said:
I was wondering if anyone knows if there is a turbo car charger or if they r going to be coming out with one.
Sent from my Droid Turbo
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Supposedly there is on Amazon. Let me post the link
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PowerDigital 15.5W / 3.1Amps High Output Turbo Charge Dual USB Port... http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GN8JJB4/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_9Bbwub0BS1PH8

This is the only one that I've found that claims to be Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 compatible. Kind of pricey. I'm waiting for more to come on the market, and hopefully drive the price down:
http://amzn.com/B00NDEMAJO
jhnnyblze2000 said:
I was wondering if anyone knows if there is a turbo car charger or if they r going to be coming out with one.
Sent from my Droid Turbo
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https://www.qualcomm.com/products/snapdragon/quick-charge
This page has a list of compatible chargers wall and car

http://www.verizonwireless.com/acce...er-with-fast-charge-technology-for-micro-usb/

bmtbandit said:
http://www.verizonwireless.com/acce...er-with-fast-charge-technology-for-micro-usb/
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I'm going to pick one of those up after work today. I already called and have one on hold.
Thanks

I can confirm that the Verizon one linked above me does activate quick charge. I haven't used it other than testing but it did get the same notification I get with the turbo charger.

The Verizon car charger works. I have it and works just as good, if not better, than the turbo wall charger. Loving it.

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Monoprice has a fast charger available. I have used several of them over the years without problems.

mobrules777 said:
Monoprice has a fast charger available. I have used several of them over the years without problems.
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Link? Just looked through their chargers and not seeing quick chargers.

The Powermod one is $20 on Amazon right now. Damn good deal.

veloct said:
The Powermod one is $20 on Amazon right now. Damn good deal.
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Damn... 7 bucks shipping kills it. I'm going wait a little longer till some of these charges are offered with prime.

Well, it's not a turbo charger, but I'm gonna keep using my techmatte car charger that I've been using for two phones now. Charges pretty quickly, I have no reason to upgrade.

Would a 12v to 110v power inverter not work just as well?

economical TURBO 2.0 car chargers
$10
TechMatte Quick Charge 2.0 Adaptive Fast Charger (With Cable) (Black)
http://www.amazon.com/Charger-TechM...sbs_107_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=1P0HW382F7MJBPJK4C9T
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I just bought this one below...
Here's a dual port Turbo car charger. Will work on non-turbo charge devices too. Won't burn them out. Downgrades automatically. They all do.
Extsud® Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 USB Intelligent Car Charger With Two USB Turbo Ports (36W)
$15.99
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XJ7OTS0?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
This charger seems to be sold under different brand names, like Extsud, Ivoler. Seems to be the same device, so this is the least expensive price I found. Here's the Ivoler below, a few dollars more, but seems to be the same thing -- except it comes with a USB cable. I have plenty of those already!
iVoler Adaptive Fast Qualcomm Dual Port Car Charger (with cable)
$18.97
http://www.amazon.com/Charger-iVole...ords=Qualcomm®+Quick+Charge+2.0+car+dual+port
Be careful! Some "dual port" car chargers have only ONE Turbo (Qualcomm 2.0) port, and the other is a regular port. Why? 2.0 technology is backwards compatible, will not hurt non-2.0 devices. So, silly for a dual port car charger being advertised as "2.0" to have only one actual 2.0 port in many cases. Read the descriptions carefully!
Both these (same device under two different brand names) does have TWO Turbo (Qualcomm 2.0) ports!

Motorola TurboPower Car Charger
I prefer the slim profile car chargers. Motorola just released one for $30...charger and cable...
I'd post links and photo but forum rules require >10 posts.

Someone tested this?
http://www.rockphone.hk/?show-113-1.html

I ended up with Auky Quick Charge 2.0 30W 2 Ports USB Car Charger Adapter and highly recommend it. Pretty low profile, two charging ports (one which is quick charge), reputable and relatively cheap ($17 currently).
http://www.amazon.com/Qualcomm-Certified-Aukey-Charger-Included/dp/B00LJT2EPK

timofcourse said:
I ended up with Auky Quick Charge 2.0 30W 2 Ports USB Car Charger Adapter and highly recommend it. Pretty low profile, two charging ports (one which is quick charge), reputable and relatively cheap ($17 currently).
http://www.amazon.com/Qualcomm-Certified-Aukey-Charger-Included/dp/B00LJT2EPK
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I guess I don't understand why you bought a dual port charger inferior to the one below and more expensive.
I specifically hate the dual port chargers that only come with one Quick Charge port. That makes NO sense. Both ports should be Quick Charge or nothing.
The one below has TWO Quick Charge ports, so no need to much around trying to figure out which is which. And the ports safely downgrade if it's not a Quick Charge device. You can charge a simple flip phone if you want.
And it costs less money.
Soon, all devices will be Quick Charge so you will need both to be Quick Charge anyway... When my wife rides in the car we both charge our Quark phones.
But again, if you plug a non-Quick Charge device into a Quick Charge port, it still charges just fine. So, no need to EVER buy a non-Quick Charge charger again.
ChazzMatt said:
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I just bought this one below...
Here's a dual port Turbo car charger. Will work on non-turbo charge devices too. Won't burn them out. Downgrades automatically. They all do.
Extsud® Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 USB Intelligent Car Charger With Two USB Turbo Ports (36W)
$15.99
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XJ7OTS0?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
This charger seems to be sold under different brand names, like Extsud, Ivoler. Seems to be the same device, so this is the least expensive price I found. Here's the Ivoler below, a few dollars more, but seems to be the same thing -- except it comes with a USB cable. I have plenty of those already!
iVoler Adaptive Fast Qualcomm Dual Port Car Charger (with cable)
$18.97
http://www.amazon.com/Charger-iVole...ords=Qualcomm®+Quick+Charge+2.0+car+dual+port
Be careful! Some "dual port" car chargers have only ONE Turbo (Qualcomm 2.0) port, and the other is a regular port. Why? 2.0 technology is backwards compatible, will not hurt non-2.0 devices. So, silly for a dual port car charger being advertised as "2.0" to have only one actual 2.0 port in many cases. Read the descriptions carefully!
Both these (same device under two different brand names) does have TWO Turbo (Qualcomm 2.0) ports!
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ChazzMatt said:
I guess I don't understand why you bought a dual port charger inferior to the one below and more expensive.
I specifically hate the dual port chargers that only come with one Quick Charge port. That makes NO sense. Both ports should be Quick Charge or nothing.
The one below has TWO Quick Charge ports, so no need to much around trying to figure out which is which. And the ports safely downgrade if it's not a Quick Charge device. You can charge a simple flip phone if you want.
And it costs less money.
Soon, all devices will be Quick Charge so you will need both to be Quick Charge anyway... When my wife rides in the car we both charge our Quark phones.
But again, if you plug a non-Quick Charge device into a Quick Charge port, it still charges just fine. So, no need to EVER buy a non-Quick Charge charger again.
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Damn. I wish I would have seen this before I bought the other one. Oh well. I bought a Qi charging car dock anyway, so I can have that plugged into the regular port and plug the phone into the quick charge port if needed.

USB-C Charger replacement options?

I bought a Nexus 5x from the USA, but I live in the UK. I will therefore need to replace the wall charger when it arrives.
For my old Nexus 5 I use an iPad charger. This is fast, and adaptable, since I travel a lot, I can switch the figure of 8 input on the iPad charger to whatever country I am in, and it allows me to carry only one charger and switch between Nexus and iPad charging.
I realise that the old iPad charger will be quite slow to charge my new nexus 5x. I would like a replacement that is at least as dependable as my iPad charger, but with the usb-c standard. The perfect charger would have swappable plugs, like the iPad, with a usb-c AND standard usb 2/3 ports.
Any ideas?

Nobody found an alternative to this yet? Is it at least possible to buy a standard, genuine, nexus 5x charger with a uk plug?

Can't you just use an outlet adapter?
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I now have my US plug and a clumsy US->UK adapter. Not the perfect solution:
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I assume that a host of USB-C plugs will come out in the next few months. I am still craving that Apple charger functionality.

I ordered Googles charger, its compact and has a long/slim cable. Recommended!
I have the eu-plug but it should be available in UK model...

I only bought and adapter
Well, I had a Moto X 2014 with quick charger and I lost it, so my replacement was the 5X. In order to keep my previous chargers I bought a micro usb -> Usb C adapter. It's works pretty well for both charging and data transfer and isn't that expensive and you can still use your previous charger.
http://www.amazon.es/gp/product/B018AM74KI?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00
Remember that the OEM charger has an output of 3.0A so you might use a big charger, like the one of an IPAD or S6.

Chuliander said:
Well, I had a Moto X 2014 with quick charger and I lost it, so my replacement was the 5X. In order to keep my previous chargers I bought a micro usb -> Usb C adapter. It's works pretty well for both charging and data transfer and isn't that expensive and you can still use your previous charger.
http://www.amazon.es/gp/product/B018AM74KI?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00
Remember that the OEM charger has an output of 3.0A so you might use a big charger, like the one of an IPAD or S6.
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From what I understand though, the old USB formats are not capable of delivering 3.0A. It has to be USB-C. Adapters will turn your charge to 2.5A maximum.
I might be wrong, but have read a few things that suggest this. With my official Google charger I can charge my Nexus 5x fully in about 30 minutes.

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From what I understand though, the old USB formats are not capable of delivering 3.0A. It has to be USB-C. Adapters will turn your charge to 2.5A maximum.
I might be wrong, but have read a few things that suggest this. With my official Google charger I can charge my Nexus 5x fully in about 30 minutes.
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I believe you are right, it might not charge at 3.0 A, but it did a good job with my 2.4A Aukey charger. I didn't measure the charging time, but it's aceptable. I can run some tests if your are still interest.
http://www.amazon.es/gp/product/B0116ZQ9J8?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

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I believe you are right, it might not charge at 3.0 A, but it did a good job with my 2.4A Aukey charger. I didn't measure the charging time, but it's aceptable. I can run some tests if your are still interest.
http://www.amazon.es/gp/product/B0116ZQ9J8?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage
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I eventually went for the official Google wired charger. My multi-function figure of 8 USB-c charger dreams will have to wait.

You can just get a USB C adapter that will let you use your old phone cables - http://www.amazon.com/TechMatte-Con...&qid=1452787474&sr=8-3&keywords=usb+c+adapter

dianestory2 said:
You can just get a USB C adapter that will let you use your old phone cables - http://www.amazon.com/TechMatte-Con...&qid=1452787474&sr=8-3&keywords=usb+c+adapter
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No. This will only charge at old USB ampage (and therefore speed).

I'm curious if anyone has tried these likely fake 5V/3A chargers from ebay?
e.g. Genuine 5V/3A Fast Charger AC Wall Adapter Type C Cable F LG Nexus 5X H791 H790

envoi79 said:
I think you need this one:
Search B019C23ZGW on amazon(dot)com
Sorry new users can't post links ))
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That looks great except.... I live in the UK.
My perfect charger would be something like this, but with a modular plug - like the Apple chargers - with a figure of 8 input compatible with these.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A8V6RI4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00
this one's pretty good (just don't charge 3 devices at once)

search for Choetech on Amazon UK

I'm in the same/similar boat as I've got a nexus 5x with the wrong country's charger-type - With the little adapter-things that just change the plug on the older micro-USB cables, is there a danger of cheap ones such as this http://www.ebay.com/itm/Portable-Mi...333069?hash=item2ca48e09cd:g:LDgAAOSwFGNWSUtf damaging the charger into which it is plugged, or worse yet the actual phone? What would be the cheapest *safe* cable which would charge the nexus 5x off any standard USB A port (ie. older chargers or a computer) (even at slower speed) as I have a lot of older chargers around and like to keep them at a few places so getting one cable is the best way to do this.

apopberz said:
I'm in the same/similar boat as I've got a nexus 5x with the wrong country's charger-type - With the little adapter-things that just change the plug on the older micro-USB cables, is there a danger of cheap ones such as this http://www.ebay.com/itm/Portable-Mi...333069?hash=item2ca48e09cd:g:LDgAAOSwFGNWSUtf damaging the charger into which it is plugged, or worse yet the actual phone? What would be the cheapest *safe* cable which would charge the nexus 5x off any standard USB A port (ie. older chargers or a computer) (even at slower speed) as I have a lot of older chargers around and like to keep them at a few places so getting one cable is the best way to do this.
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Here's the cheapest Benson approved cable:
http://www.amazon.com/CHOETECH-Hi-s...sb-20&linkId=5fb5aeb5a0a13be2651623d21bce4a0a
As listed here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...XK1dl8I91V4-eP_sfNVNzbA/edit?usp=docslist_api
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I already own an Anker multi port charger, and have just bought the new one which has 1 USB C port and 4 standard USB ports with a total out put of 40W. The USB C port is rated at 3A and charges my 5x quickly. The other ports are 2.4A maximum and I have had no problems charging several devices simultaneously, Its a little smaller than a cigarette packet and has the figure 8 socket for change of power lead when travelling.
Thoroughly recommended
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0196IMNTC

[Review] Choetech 10W Wireless charger, and 60W 6 Port charging hub review

Note: I will keep this OP updated if any issues arise, and add in more observations over time.
Choetech 60W 6 Port Quick Charge 2.0 Hub: This charger was given to me for free in exchange for a fair and honest review
Packaging:
When it comes to buying items the first impression is key, and that’s where the packaging comes into play. I don’t generally purchase products again if they seem to be poorly packaging since that indicates the initial level of quality I can expect from a company. This isn’t always the case, but more often than not it makes a difference in my opinion.
Both chargers arrived in a nice discrete brown box that contained a sleeve with all of the relevant information about the products inside. Each charger was packaged well with ample protector so neither one would float around in their box during shipping. The chargers themselves were in plastic sleeves to prevent any damage/scratches which seemed to work well.
Pictures:
Overview
Charging hubs are not always an item that many people would consider, but they provide a great alternative, and avoid clutter. These hubs (I have 2 on my desk right now) are particularly important if you have a situation where outlets are limited, or you want a simple way to charge things on your desk. Personally I don’t like having a bunch of things plugged into a powerstrip, so this is why I prefer using a multiport charging hub. The build quality of the Choetech is quite different from my Tronsmart 80W hub. It features a soft touch finish on ~90% of the charger, and the other 10% is a nice textured plastic. The charger itself is very compact for what it’s offering which is nice. I don’t need a charger with a huge footprint since I already have a lot of things floating around my desk (Surface dock, Surface Pro 4, school work, phones etc..) I also wanted to point out the length of the proprietary power cable. The cable is around 6[ft] which makes it ideal in my case because I can move it around just about anywhere on my desk. I couldn’t do this with the Tronsmart that I also have because the power cable was about half of that length.
What’s inside:
-60W 6 Port charging hub
-Power cable ~6[ft]
-Micro USB cable ~3[ft]
Ports:
The 60W charger features 6 ports in total, 2 of which support Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 2.0 standard. The other two ports which are referred to as “Smart Ports” will provide 5V/2.4A charging to supported devices. Since this is a 60W charger it can provide the rated power output for all 6 ports simultaneously which makes it great for when you need to charge a bunch of devices at once. I have 3 phones, an Android Wear watch, and 2 external batteries that I can plug into the hub if I really need to charge them at the same time. There is ample room between each port, so any if not all cables should work just fine. I tested around 15 that I have laying around without any issues.
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Charging
I will update this area with a detailed graph of the charging speeds once I collect enough data (1-2 days of usage)
Standard Non-QC 2.0 port test
QC2.0 Port Test vs Samsung charger
Overall
I think Choetech made a good multiport hub in a small package that has a lot to offer. I didn’t experience any issues, and I enjoyed the soft touch finish on the charger. I see no reason to not recommend using this hub if it’s something that you need.
Choetech 3 Coil Fast Wireless Charger
Overview
I’ve owned a plethora of wireless chargers over the years, but I sold most of them with their accompanying phone. With wireless charging the design, and ease of placement is what will make or break a charger for me. The Choetech 10W Fast Wireless charger has some nice features that some of my old ones did not. (For reference I’ve owned qi chargers from TYLT, Aukey, Nokia, Anker, RavPower etc.) Choetech made the charger with a low profile, and elongated shape to help with the placement of your phone. On the underside of the charger there are 4 feet that help keep it from sliding around, unfortunately in my case it still moves around freely on both my night stand and desk. (YMMV on how well it stays in place) On the top there is a ‘wireless charging’ logo that is actually a very minimally raised rubber insert that keeps your phone from sliding off. I tried to move my slippery S7 Edge around on it, and it did move, but nowhere near as easily as it would without the added grip. There is an indicator light on the top toward the micro USB input that will glow a different color based on the charging speed and state (see the below color code table). I haven’t experienced any placement issues other than noticing how the S7 Edge acts when you move it off the pad and back on swiftly. It’s virtually impossible to not place the phone on the pad and not have it charge, so that’s great!
What’s inside:
-Qi 10W Fast charger
-Micro USB cable ~3[ft]
Ports:
The wireless charger only features 1 port, and that’s a micro USB input for the pad. It is oriented “Nexus Style” which means it’s upside down relative to how Samsung and other OEM’s have their port. I don’t mind it being this way, and frankly it doesn’t make a difference it was just an observation.
Charging
Note: You need a QC 2.0 charger to power this wireless charging pad in order to use the 10W fast charging.
I will update this area with a detailed graph of the charging speeds once I collect enough data (1-2 days of usage)
15-100% Charging Test Compared to the stock charger
All Chargers
Just the Wireless Chargers
The Choetech 10W wireless charger does charge your phone faster than the Samsung Fast wireless charger as can be see in the above graph. All of the chargers were tested the same way from (14% battery) with data recorded in intervals over time.
Testing the voltage without a phone
Standard Non-QC 2.0 port test
Overall
I’ve always enjoyed wireless charging more so than any other type (including USB Type-C) due to its convenience. Choetech made a nice simple high quality wireless charger that I plan to use every day (even when my Samsung one arrives) because I like how it’s designed, and the fast charging capabilities.

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OP updated with a charging test compared to the stock charger
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which phones support fast wireless charge except Note 5, S6 Edge+, S7 and S7 Edge?

pckoloji said:
which phones support fast wireless charge except Note 5, S6 Edge+, S7 and S7 Edge?
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That's about it unless other OEMs add it in
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Awesome testing!
This charging speed comparison is really awesome! Thanks for sharing.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/how-to/3-6-charging-speeds-comparison-qc-2-0-t3330415

Hi, does this actually work with the S7 (edge)? On every ad I've seen for it it says "This wireless charger is not compatible with S7 or S7 Edge."
Now I cant imagine why it would be incompatible but its something that they have put up and it would be great if you could clarify this for us.
I'd like to get one to fit into my ram mount to make a hoky wifi car mount but I'd like to know if it works with the S7E first.
Cheers.

welshbloke70 said:
Hi, does this actually work with the S7 (edge)? On every ad I've seen for it it says "This wireless charger is not compatible with S7 or S7 Edge."
Now I cant imagine why it would be incompatible but its something that they have put up and it would be great if you could clarify this for us.
I'd like to get one to fit into my ram mount to make a hoky wifi car mount but I'd like to know if it works with the S7E first.
Cheers.
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yes it works just fine the S7E but you need a18W wall adapter nkt the stock Samsung one to use it since it requires a higher input current.

Pilz said:
yes it works just fine the S7E but you need a18W wall adapter nkt the stock Samsung one to use it since it requires a higher input current.
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Ah, cheers.
I've got a QC quick charge 2.0 compatible car charger, do you think that that will run it OK? And if it doesn't will it still work just at a lower speed?
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Is there such thing as a Fast Charge/QC 2.0 for wireless charging?

welshbloke70 said:
Ah, cheers.
I've got a QC quick charge 2.0 compatible car charger, do you think that that will run it OK? And if it doesn't will it still work just at a lower speed?
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It will not work at all with Samsungs wall adapter included with the phone. You need a QC2.0 18W power supply to use the charger; I have seen it work with lower rates ones but just not Samsungs wall charger

Pilz said:
It will not work at all with Samsungs wall adapter included with the phone. You need a QC2.0 18W power supply to use the charger; I have seen it work with lower rates ones but just not Samsungs wall charger
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Hmm, cheers for that. Guess I'll stick with wired for the car.

welshbloke70 said:
Hmm, cheers for that. Guess I'll stick with wired for the car.
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What car charger are you trying to use? I have about 5 QC 2.0 ones that I could test with it if you wanted.

Pilz said:
What car charger are you trying to use? I have about 5 QC 2.0 ones that I could test with it if you wanted.
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Thank you very much.
It's the "AUKEY 30W 2 Port USB Car Charger"
http://www.aukey.com/product/cc-t1-car-charger-car-charger

And if you want a version with two ports enabled... Aukey has great products.
Aukey CC-T6 36W 2 Port USB Car Charger with 3.3ft Micro USB Cable Compatible with Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0144S0PDK/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_aAKexb4P81R75
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welshbloke70 said:
Thank you very much.
It's the "AUKEY 30W 2 Port USB Car Charger"
http://www.aukey.com/product/cc-t1-car-charger-car-charger
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That charger will work fine, it outputs DC 5V/2A, 9V/2A, 12V/1.5A which means 10W, 18W, 18W so the charger will work fine since it pull use the 9V/2A. I've tested mine with a car charger rated at the same outputs (Tronsmart dual port 36W QC 2.0) without any issues. I know another member on here is using this wireless charger in their car too, if I can find that OP I'll link it to you

Pilz said:
That charger will work fine, it outputs DC 5V/2A, 9V/2A, 12V/1.5A which means 10W, 18W, 18W so the charger will work fine since it pull use the 9V/2A. I've tested mine with a car charger rated at the same outputs (Tronsmart dual port 36W QC 2.0) without any issues. I know another member on here is using this wireless charger in their car too, if I can find that OP I'll link it to you
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I'm using the version I posted above with the Cheotech unit in my car and it works great. I can navigate with screen on and stream audio via Bluetooth, and the phone charge level will increase. Just excellent.
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Redflea said:
I'm using the version I posted above with the Cheotech unit in my car and it works great. I can navigate with screen on and stream audio via Bluetooth, and the phone charge level will increase. Just excellent.
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I was thinking about doing the same with mine seeing how I don't have anywhere else to put my other wireless chargers so if I do I'll post pictures.

My "plan" is to hot glue the charger to my X-grip ram mount and leave it plugged in all the time.

welshbloke70 said:
My "plan" is to hot glue the charger to my X-grip ram mount and leave it plugged in all the time.
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I would use an 2 part epoxy instead because hot glue isn't know for being rigid.