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List of working and non-working 2A Car Chargers

Have seen a few random threads but it would be nice to have one with the chargers that folks have tested to work. Info should include if it will do normal fast charge or just slow charge. Please quote numbered devices in thread above your post with a 1), 2), 3) ... numbering.
1) Griffin 2 amp car charger with original cable - Will only do slow charge - disappointing.
2)

Have you done the mod on the Griffin to allow AC charging?
I have a Griffin and my Galaxy Nexus saw it as USB and would charge stupid slow. If you take apart the Griffin and solder the points together, it'll read as AC charging. I did this to mine and it charges my Galaxy Nexus in a jiff. I haven't tried the N7 yet... but I'm sure it would help.
It was kind of a pain to get apart. In fact, I didn't even really put mine back together properly. I threw it in there to test and never removed it.
When I did this mod, only 1 of the 2 ports (mine has 2 USB) would work as AC. The other still reads as USB. So heads up if you get discouraged the first time.

I just ordered this Mediabridge one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007TV88F2/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
Will follow up on whether it works with my N7 (and, for that matter, G2) when I get it.

I'll update Friday when I have tested, but AT&T retail sells a slimline dual 2a for tablets. Works fine on my sgsiii and original galaxy tab so I'm hoping..
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kalipedia said:
I just ordered this Mediabridge one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007TV88F2/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
Will follow up on whether it works with my N7 (and, for that matter, G2) when I get it.
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looks nice. but I would be surprised. looks like they made it to work with I devices and therefore needs to be hacked. But it's so random. it just may work.

I think it's the cables more than anything that determine if it's gonna work or not, at least in my experience so far. I have chargers (both travel and car) that will not work with a regular USB micro cable, including OEM, but will work with a certain retractable cable w/ interchangeable tips.
I've been using a Griffin PowerJolt Plus with integrated cable to charge my EVO for a good while. I can plug my N7 in and it goes to "Charging (AC)"
Bought a Scosche Dual 10 Watt plug and it arrived today. With two different straight cables, including OEM, it just stays on "Discharging". Using that retractable cable with interchangeable tips, it goes to "Charging (AC)".
Same with a New Trent IMP1000 and an i.Trek High Power Slim AC Wall Plug, neither go to "Charging" with the regular cables but both work with the retractable.
Amazon is showing a couple chargers specifically for the N7, I bought both and am waiting on them. Hoping they work...
CrazyOnDigital Dual Car Charger DC Adapter with dual USB Cable fits Google Nexus 7 (Black)
CrazyOnDigital Home Wall Charger For Google Nexus 7 (Black)

I don't think the Charging A/C or USB indicator really works with the N7. You can have it go to AC Charging. but it can be really slooow, even on AC. I think you need something over 1.0a to get charging rates at least comparable to the oem charger. Although my 1.2a Nokia is adequate.

I can confirm this adapter works unmodified and my N7 recognizes it as an AC adapter. I don't recall if I bought it from Amazon or not, but they have it available.
http://www.amazon.com/JustWireless-U...wireless+03104

Mike Fitz said:
I think it's the cables more than anything that determine if it's gonna work or not, at least in my experience so far. I have chargers (both travel and car) that will not work with a regular USB micro cable, including OEM, but will work with a certain retractable cable w/ interchangeable tips.
I've been using a Griffin PowerJolt Plus with integrated cable to charge my EVO for a good while. I can plug my N7 in and it goes to "Charging (AC)"
Bought a Scosche Dual 10 Watt plug and it arrived today. With two different straight cables, including OEM, it just stays on "Discharging". Using that retractable cable with interchangeable tips, it goes to "Charging (AC)".
Same with a New Trent IMP1000 and an i.Trek High Power Slim AC Wall Plug, neither go to "Charging" with the regular cables but both work with the retractable.
Amazon is showing a couple chargers specifically for the N7, I bought both and am waiting on them. Hoping they work...
CrazyOnDigital Dual Car Charger DC Adapter with dual USB Cable fits Google Nexus 7 (Black)
CrazyOnDigital Home Wall Charger For Google Nexus 7 (Black)
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Do you know where you got the retractable cable? I have a new trent battery and would really like to be able to use it with my nexus 7 but the regular usb cables don't work with it.

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looks nice. but I would be surprised. looks like they made it to work with I devices and therefore needs to be hacked. But it's so random. it just may work.
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it looks phallic.
i don't want something that looks like a penis sticking into my power adapter.
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youareme7 said:
Do you know where you got the retractable cable? I have a new trent battery and would really like to be able to use it with my nexus 7 but the regular usb cables don't work with it.
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Same here.

Mike Fitz said:
I think it's the cables more than anything that determine if it's gonna work or not, at least in my experience so far. I have chargers (both travel and car) that will not work with a regular USB micro cable, including OEM, but will work with a certain retractable cable w/ interchangeable tips.
I've been using a Griffin PowerJolt Plus with integrated cable to charge my EVO for a good while. I can plug my N7 in and it goes to "Charging (AC)"
Bought a Scosche Dual 10 Watt plug and it arrived today. With two different straight cables, including OEM, it just stays on "Discharging". Using that retractable cable with interchangeable tips, it goes to "Charging (AC)".
Same with a New Trent IMP1000 and an i.Trek High Power Slim AC Wall Plug, neither go to "Charging" with the regular cables but both work with the retractable.
Amazon is showing a couple chargers specifically for the N7, I bought both and am waiting on them. Hoping they work...
CrazyOnDigital Dual Car Charger DC Adapter with dual USB Cable fits Google Nexus 7 (Black)
CrazyOnDigital Home Wall Charger For Google Nexus 7 (Black)
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RedWingsFan said:
Same here.
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I ordered one of these, seems like the Galaxy Nexus has this problem too; I'll update when I get it to confirm if it works with my other chargers (including new trent battery) that the Nexus 7 doesn't charge with right now.
http://www.amazon.com/Naztech-Micro-USB-Charging-Cable/dp/B003VYBCAY

kalipedia said:
I just ordered this Mediabridge one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007TV88F2/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
Will follow up on whether it works with my N7 (and, for that matter, G2) when I get it.
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nevertheless said:
looks nice. but I would be surprised. looks like they made it to work with I devices and therefore needs to be hacked. But it's so random. it just may work.
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blahblahyoutoo said:
it looks phallic.
i don't want something that looks like a penis sticking into my power adapter.
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The MediaBridge adapter does NOT work out of the box. I tried it this morning. I have not had a chance to open it up and see if it can be modified.

youareme7 said:
Do you know where you got the retractable cable? I have a new trent battery and would really like to be able to use it with my nexus 7 but the regular usb cables don't work with it.
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I wish I did cause I'd order a few more since it works with every charger I have unlike the straight cables. I searched Amazon including my previous orders and there's nothing that matches the one I have. Almost think it came with the New Trent IMP1000 when I bought it a year or more ago since I had it in the bag with it.
Here's a picture of the cable:

Mike Fitz said:
Here's a picture of the cable:
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Those are all over eBay
I take the springy bit out of the middle of them, soak the cables (not the ends) in boiled water and
they straighten right out to make slimline, flexible, lightweight and unobtrusive charging/data cables.
Mine have a micro USB on the end.
I got three for £3.58 ($5) on the Bay inc P&P

Thing is, the retractable ones with a fixed Micro USB don't work, I have 2 of them and neither will show "Charging" except with the OEM charger. This particular one with the interchangeable tips works with the stock charger, New Trent battery pack, 2.1A dual port travel charger, and Scosche 2,1A dual port car charger. None of the other cables I have, including the OEM cable will work with any of those except the OEM charger.

Mike Fitz said:
Thing is, the retractable ones with a fixed Micro USB don't work
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Hmmm.
/doublechecks
I have one here which does work on both data and charging.
If only my Nexus 7 would take a charge!

compact_bijou said:
Hmmm.
/doublechecks
I have one here which does work on both data and charging.
If only my Nexus 7 would take a charge!
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Does it work with any of the 2.1A aftermarket chargers or just with the stock charger? Mine all work with the stock charger, just not any aftermarket chargers or battery packs I've tried.

Mike Fitz said:
Does it work with any of the 2.1A aftermarket chargers or just with the stock charger? Mine all work with the stock charger, just not any aftermarket chargers or battery packs I've tried.
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No idea with my Nexus as it loses about 1% per minute when it's switched on and when plugged in the supplied PSU only maintains the power level.
Duff PSU I think.
Replacement Nexus ought to have arrived today but will be here tomorrow.
Sent from my Nexus 7

I've tried the Griffin 2.1amp powerblock (don't think you can buy them any more), this charges everything else I have but the N7 doesn't even see it as plugged in.

The Only Car Charger You Need for the Nexus 7

There are so many threads on car chargers that actually work for the Nexus 7 and yet none of them seem to have reliable answers. Maybe it works, maybe not. Does it do "AC charging"? Is the amperage high enough to keep it running while I use it? Do I have to short Data+ and Data-? Does it work with OEM or aftermarket cables? Is it expensive?
It's enough to make you just want to keep the Nexus in the house. So I'm here to help - just go buy this:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0088U4YAG/ref=pe_175190_21431760_M3T1_SC_dp_1
Tom Fagerland was kind enough to provide links from Amazon UK, available in both black and white:
White: http://www.amazon.co.uk/PowerGen-Ch...ZY/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1351432753&sr=8-15
Black: http://www.amazon.co.uk/PowerGen-Charger-KeyBoard-Samsung-included/dp/B0088U4YAG/ref=pd_sim_ce_1
It's a 3.1A dual port car charger for $12.99 on Amazon with a full 5/5 review. I just got mine and it's well built, very sturdy (almost OEM quality) and has two USB ports, one for Apple devices "A" and one for non-Apple devices "NA". The "NA" port will charge the Nexus 7 and the "A" port will charge most other non-tablets, including the Galaxy Nexus. It works with the OEM Nexus 7 cable, a Monoprice cable and a Galaxy Nexus cable.
So that's it. Just go buy it and be happy. It will charge quickly if you leave the tablet off but will still charge it if you keep using it.
EDIT 2-11-13: This charger has been charging my Nexus 7 virtually every day (40 mins/day) for over 3 months now with no problems.
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For those of you wanting to know some more specifics, here they are. (You don't have to care, honest! Just go buy the thing.)
I did a test with my 7 starting at 40% battery. I did a "worst case scenario" of Wi-Fi on and connected, Bluetooth on, GPS on and using Google Navigation, Spotify streaming and the screen on at 100% brightness throughout charging. I powered the adapter off a variable DC power supply that shows current draw as well as voltage. I used 12.2 VDC to simulate a car's battery. Below is the relevant portion of the battery monitor graph.
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It does indeed charge using the "NA" port with no modifications. The power supply showed an average current of 0.50A @ 12 VDC which once converted to 5 VDC is 1.22A not counting for the small loss in the DC-DC converter. It did get as high as 0.62A (1.51A @ 5VDC) but seemed to level out at 0.5A for the vast majority of charge time. (FYI I assume Watt's law applies here when stepping down voltage - feel free to correct me.)
I checked on the progress every 30 mins and here are the results:
00:00 - 40%
00:30 - 48% (+8%)
01:00 - 55% (+7%)
01:30 - 62% (+7%)
02:00 - 68% (+6%)
02:30 - 76% (+8%)
03:00 - 83% (+7%)
This is where I stopped. It seems to be very capable of providing a decent charge while under heavy use. At this point I turned everything off and waited another 30 mins and found it charged another 12% while "idle". At that rate it could charge from empty in around 4 hours. It would take around 7 hours to charge completely if being used heavily, but it's not just "maintaining" a charge or discharging slowly - it's actually gaining a charge.
So there you have it.

Powerful car chargers (2Aand above) usually affect your FM radio reception, how does that one go?

Sounds great!
I checked, and it's available on amazon.co.uk as well, here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/PowerGen-Ch...ZY/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1351432753&sr=8-15
or here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/PowerGen-Charger-KeyBoard-Samsung-included/dp/B0088U4YAG/ref=pd_sim_ce_1

What about the "A" port makes it exclusive to Apple devices only? I own zero Apple devices, so would this dual USB charger effectively be... a single one for my uses?

Troute said:
Powerful car chargers (2Aand above) usually affect your FM radio reception, how does that one go?
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I haven't heard of that one myself, but I tried it out and it seems to have no discernible effect on FM radio reception.
JaSauders said:
What about the "A" port makes it exclusive to Apple devices only? I own zero Apple devices, so would this dual USB charger effectively be... a single one for my uses?
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I think the "A" port does not short the two data pins because Apple doesn't like that. Most Android phones don't seem to care either way though. My Galaxy Nexus works with it, I think a friend's SGS3 works as well. A reviewer notes the Kindle products worked as well. The thing to note is that charging non-Apple devices in the "A" port will only charge them at USB speed. Not perfect but it should do the trick.

chjade84 said:
I haven't heard of that one myself, but I tried it out and it seems to have no discernible effect on FM radio reception.
I think the "A" port does not short the two data pins because Apple doesn't like that. Most Android phones don't seem to care either way though. My Galaxy Nexus works with it, I think a friend's SGS3 works as well. A reviewer notes the Kindle products worked as well. The thing to note is that charging non-Apple devices in the "A" port will only charge them at USB speed. Not perfect but it should do the trick.
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If you are rooted and have a kernel setting to enable fast charge on USB, you should be able to use the "A" port for full power. Be sure to turn that feature off, though if you want to swap data with PC.

wtherrell said:
If you are rooted and have a kernel setting to enable fast charge on USB, you should be able to use the "A" port for full power. Be sure to turn that feature off, though if you want to swap data with PC.
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I tried this on computer USB and the notation in Battery Monitor Widget changed from USB plugged to AC plugged when connected to my computer. milliamps went from 479 to 875. Still will see what happens on various chargers. But to get 875mA from computer's USB port seems pretty darn good.

Thanks a lot for sharing this with us! seriously there are many car chargers than would never work due to low amp!!

Bought this same charger the other day. Arrived yesterday, so far so good! Excellent value for money :good:

Good Deal On Amazon
Thank you for pointing the way about car chargers that work. I have been impressed with this charger doing more than slowing down discharge. I can actually use the larger GPS of my N7 and charge my tethering GS3 at the same time. When purchasing this charger I was offered the 3.1a/15w AC charger for 20% off. It definitely charges like the OEM one. Very happy camper.

What cord are you using with this to charge the nexus?
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Another Option
Hey guys - there is another option that is very high quality -
The Scosche ReVIVE II works very well with the nexus 7 (at the same time as a phone too) with the 2.1A charging port. The only catch I found was that I had to short out the data connections - but I did this with a USB extension cable.
Essentially all you do is cut a USB extension cable, reconnect the power wires and then join the two data wires on the device end. This, for someone who has done some soldering, is a super easy job and takes 5 minutes, as well as making sure you don't ruin a perfectly good micro-USB charger.
The reason for shorting the Data is that some devices wont charge to their full potential (ie. only to 500mA) if they dont have the data wires shorted because the device might be connected to a computer - which wouldn't handle the full 1/2A.
anywho, it's a fantastic, very high quality charger and well worth the price.
(http://www.amazon.com/Scosche-reVIV...?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1352687110&sr=1-14)

Charging Cord
I use either my OEM GS3 or N7 for the NA port. I have a Rocketfish USB charging cord when I have to use the A port. I purchased it from BestBuy a while ago, initially for my BB at the time.

This sounds great.
I have a iPod Nano 6th Gen that I keep plugged in all the time, and a USB cable for my Phone. I modified my existing one so my Galaxy Nexus reads it as AC and charges fast, but my N7 doesn't even see it.
The one posted in the OP sounds like it'd be perfect. I could use the A for my iPod and the NA for both my N7 and GN. Fortunately the N7 doesn't require car charging very often

Sadly, Amazon.ca doesn't sell the charger and Amazon.com won't ship to Canada. Has anyone found a good source for this charger in Canada?

Croptop said:
Sadly, Amazon.ca doesn't sell the charger and Amazon . comment won't ship to Canada. Has anyone found a good source for this charger in Canada?
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I'd love to know as well if anyone in Canada knows where to get a good dual usb car charger
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The charger in the OP has dropped a little in price on Amazon UK.

I recently purchased said adapter...Works great and fast. 32%-72% in 25 mins on my HTC Amaze. Tablet isn't here yet

Does anyone have experience of this one? :
http://www.amazon.com/Charger-Adapt...&qid=1353451744&sr=8-6&keywords=dual+usb+3.1a
It's 3.1A and has a lower profile than the other one posted in the OP, but does it charge the Nexus 7 ok?

NickDblU said:
I'd love to know as well if anyone in Canada knows where to get a good dual usb car charger
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Same here. Looked on eBay, could only find the ones listed to work with Apple.

Choetech C to C 3A/5V wall charger

I received this from Choetech a few weeks ago at a discount for an honest review. We have both a 5X and 6P in the house, so having an extra charger for work was a must but there weren't really any options other than the Google Store. I like this one better because the cable is not fixed, so I can use any cable I want with it. Paired with the Choetech 1m C to C cable this thing performs just as fast as the stock 5X and 6P chargers, topping out at around 2700-2800mAh on Ampere when my battery is around 10-15%. Build quality is excellent and I like that it has the plug on the end of the charger like the stock Huawei charger, not the side like the LG charger. THe cable itself (sold separately) is well built also; some of the other third party ones I've tried are too thick but this one is just the right balance of thick without being overkill. Another big bonus with the cable is that they come in 0.5m/1m/2m/3m lengths so there is something for everyone. I've purchased Choetech products before for my Nexus 5 and 6 and have been very happy. Overall this is a solid combo and I will likely be ordering another one or two so we have some extras around the house/work!
Charger: http://www.amazon.com/Charging-Qual...id=1449546732&sr=8-1&keywords=choetech+type+c
Cable: http://www.amazon.com/CHOETECH-Devi...id=1449546732&sr=8-3&keywords=choetech+type+c
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Glad to know it works well for you. I've had bad experience with the longevity of the two Choetech products I bought in the past, neither work anymore so I probably wouldn't buy from them again.

Too bad they dont make a EU version of the wall plug

Bought the following:
USB C to USB C
USB A to USB C
USB C charger
I have tested the USB A to USB C with CheckR/Nexus 6P and it passed. I rarely transfer any data using USB these days, so I am only look for charging. These are great accessories for these prices.

I also have this charger and cable from Choetech. My only (minor) gripe is that this combo takes an hour longer than the factory charger to fully charge my dead phone. I only plan on using this as a spare, so no big deal. The build quality appears to be very good, so we'll see how it holds up over time.
I also have the Choetech type A to C cable, which also works very well. I was initially concerned about Benson Leung's review of this cable and how it did not meet Type C spec. After reaching out to Choetech customer support, they quickly responded and sent me a revised cable this is within spec. I tested the cable with CheckR, and it did pass the test. Choetech's customer service has been great.

Using ampere, I find that the Google stock C->C and choetech c->c cable both charge near the same rate
I like the quality of the CHOETECH cables, this is the first time I've received them. They seem like they're very strong as they are very thick. I get a max 2.4A using the a->C cable
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danthepan124 said:
Using ampere, I find that the Google stock C->C and choetech c->c cable both charge near the same rate
I like the quality of the CHOETECH cables, this is the first time I've received them. They seem like they're very strong as they are very thick. I get a max 2.4A using the a->C cable
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I also have this Cable and charger from Cheotech. To date I do not have any complaints about it and it seems to be working well. Like you stated, it does indeed charge at the same rate of the Google stock charger/cable. For the price, I would recommend it.

I just recently received the choetech c to c cable and the adapter, I think it charges about as fast as the factory charger does. Even if it is a bit slower for anyone, it's still way faster than what we would have without type c, so good enough to me.
The cables do seem to have good build quality, and with my usage of cables, I think they'll probably last pretty well. I've never really had problems with any cables from anywhere before though. But these cables are cheap too, which is nice with how expensive other cables can be. I'm probably gonna use the c to c cable for a car charger I recently bought, and then the adapter is a really nice backup adapter to keep around.

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I also have this charger and cable from Choetech. My only (minor) gripe is that this combo takes an hour longer than the factory charger to fully charge my dead phone. I only plan on using this as a spare, so no big deal. The build quality appears to be very good, so we'll see how it holds up over time.
I also have the Choetech type A to C cable, which also works very well. I was initially concerned about Benson Leung's review of this cable and how it did not meet Type C spec. After reaching out to Choetech customer support, they quickly responded and sent me a revised cable this is within spec. I tested the cable with CheckR, and it did pass the test. Choetech's customer service has been great.
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An hour longer? That's not fast charging too me.
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RTNDO128 said:
I also have this charger and cable from Choetech. My only (minor) gripe is that this combo takes an hour longer than the factory charger to fully charge my dead phone. I only plan on using this as a spare, so no big deal. The build quality appears to be very good, so we'll see how it holds up over time.
I also have the Choetech type A to C cable, which also works very well. I was initially concerned about Benson Leung's review of this cable and how it did not meet Type C spec. After reaching out to Choetech customer support, they quickly responded and sent me a revised cable this is within spec. I tested the cable with CheckR, and it did pass the test. Choetech's customer service has been great.
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something seems wrong, like I said this charges at the same rate as the stock chargers for my 6p and 5x, and everyone else who has chimed in here and in the 6p thread has said the same thing. you might have a bum charger?

kellybrf said:
something seems wrong, like I said this charges at the same rate as the stock chargers for my 6p and 5x, and everyone else who has chimed in here and in the 6p thread has said the same thing. you might have a bum charger?
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That could be the case. It took 2.5 hours to fully charge my dead 5x, and my phone was not being used during the charging period. That's definitely slower than the stock charger for me.

I received this cable and charger from Choetech a few weeks ago at a discount for an honest review as well.
Like others have indicated above it charges at the same rate as the 5x stock charger for me as well. Quality of both the charger and the cable is good. I keep this charger and cable plugged in on the opposite side of the house from my stock charger and cable. I also plan on taking it along when we travel so I have the convenience of fast charging.
It's nice to have a modestly priced product available that can offer the same charging speed as the stock charger.

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.

therourke said:
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

Chuliander said:
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] Tronsmart Dual USB Wall Quick Charger

Introduction
One can never have too many wall chargers; especially in a day and age where people own multiple devices or live in busy households with many cellphones users under the same roof. I am one of those people, so wall chargers with multiple ports often come in handy. There are plenty on the market, but which one is the right choice? Also, I'm not a professional photographer, so some of the pictures will be less than fantastic, especially when you consider the Nexus 5X I used sucks at close-ups for some odd reason. Anyways, lets dive into the Tronsmart 33W Dual USB wall charger.
Disclaimer: I received the reviewed products from Tronsmart in exchange for this review. I have no financial stake or affiliation with this company. I've actually never even owned a Tronsmart product before. No bias exists here.
Details
Device: Tronsmart W2PTE Dual USB Quick Charger
Price: $21.99 (at the time of this review)
USB-A Output: 5V/3A(MAX)
USB-C Output: 3.6V-6.5V/3.0A,6.5V-9V/2.0A,9V-12V/1.5A(MAX)
Initial Impressions
Along with the charger, I received boxes of Black and White USB-C and USB-A to USB-C cables (four cables total). This review will not focus on the performance of the cables, as they have already been reviewed here. They do, however, adhere to the USB-C standard.
The packaging is pretty standard. They're cables and chargers, so nothing fancy is really required here. I did notice, almost immediately, the USB 2.0 logo. I'm a little disappointed that the cables are not USB 3.0 but we're really treading into nitpicking territory here. My Nexus 5X isn't USB 3.0 capable but my future devices down the road might be.
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My first impressions of the charger are good. It's made of a mixture of textured and gloss plastic, the design itself is quite attractive. There are no visible seems or sharp edges in the plastic. Additionally, it has a nice heft to it, sometimes indicative of quality. The swiveling mechanism moves with an authoritative "snap", inspiring further confidence in the build quality of the product.
As mentioned previously, I received two USB-A to USB-C cables, one black and one white, and two USB-C cables in the same color arrangement. The cables are terrific. The first thing I noticed was that the cables are a bit thinner than the Choetech cables I have (same gauge as the cable that came with the phone), but are far more flexible. The flexibility is nice when charging the phone on my desk so I don't have to bend and manipulate the cable to get it in a state where it's not constantly tugging on my phone. With the less flexible Choetech cable, I felt that sometimes the cable with putting a lot of stress on the charging port of the phone. I don't have this concern with the Tronsmart cables. This is also great for travelling where I can easily coil them up and throw them in a bag without having to twisty-tie them together. The ends of the cables are also a bit nicer as well. The USB-C ends having a sloped, ergonomic shape that fits my fingers quite well.
Design and Features
The charger sits in a normal wall outlet vertically. When plugged in, it has an indicator light that glows green, which is a nice touch, but doesn't really mean anything other than that your wall outlet is working.
The charger has two ports. A USB-C port and USB-A port. The USB-C port is a Qualcomm QuickCharge 3.0 capable port. An ability that my Nexus 5X can't take advantage of, but is much appreciated by me nonetheless. I'm sure the charging speed will come in handy in the future. The USB-A port is a "Volt iQ" port. Volt iQ is essentially a small circuit that is able to detect the current required by the device that's being charged. It's a pretty cool feature that expands the compatibility of this charger to almost any device, even Apple products or older devices before standards (like 2.1A charging) were set in the industry.
Performance
I'm gonna be honest here, I had planned on presenting a bunch of data and results from readings taken using the popular app, Ampere. Unfortunately, readings were so sporadic I didn't even bother to continue with recording the information. I'm assuming this has more to do with the phone and its battery temperature / CPU usage and less to do with the actual charger itself. I can tell you that a pattern that quickly emerged is that the phone would not charge any faster than 2540mAh from either port, using any of the supplied cables.
2540mAh is a very respectable number and while the phone is capable of charging at 3000mAh, this number doesn't really bother me because, if anything, the battery will stay healthier longer.
It should also be mentioned that immediately after receiving these cables I visited a good friend of mine for a weekend. He has two young dogs, one German Shepherd that's 6 months old. To my dismay, I came downstairs one morning to find the dog chewing on the cable. I removed the cable from the dog's mouth and to my surprise, there was no damage to the cable. If anything this is a testament to the cable's durability. Teething Puppy-Approved.
Overall
Overall, I'm quite happy with the quality and performance of the charger and the cables. I would recommend these products to anyone looking for a good and up-to-spec charger for a decent price.
Additionally, I'd like to thank Tronsmart for the charger, cables and the opportunity.

Nice review, I just picked one of these up.

Got this today, along with a Tronsmart USB type C cable. Phone identifies as charging rapidly, when its both charging alone as well as when it's alongside an iPhone 6S. Seems like a great charger.

Alcolawl said:
Introduction
One can never have too many wall chargers; especially in a day and age where people own multiple devices or live in busy households with many cellphones users under the same roof.
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Overall, I'm quite happy with the quality and performance of the charger and the cables. I would recommend these products to anyone looking for a good and up-to-spec charger for a decent price.
Additionally, I'd like to thank Tronsmart for the charger, cables and the opportunity.
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Hi there and thanks for the great review.
I know I'm a bit late, but hopefully you can still answer this Did you test the out when both USB Ports were in use simultaniously? Does the Output decrease by a noticable amount?
Thanks!

JimWest7997 said:
Hi there and thanks for the great review.
I know I'm a bit late, but hopefully you can still answer this Did you test the out when both USB Ports were in use simultaniously? Does the Output decrease by a noticable amount?
Thanks!
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I had not tested that. I'll check it out when I get home and get back to you

Alcolawl said:
I had not tested that. I'll check it out when I get home and get back to you
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Thank so much for the effort! I need a second charger and figured I might as well get one that my girlfriend and I can use at the same time, she doesn't care how quick her oneplus x chargers, but I hope at least the USB C connector is still quick
thanks!

JimWest7997 said:
Thank so much for the effort! I need a second charger and figured I might as well get one that my girlfriend and I can use at the same time, she doesn't care how quick her oneplus x chargers, but I hope at least the USB C connector is still quick
thanks!
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it's a 33w charger, so it can charge both the type c device (15w) and a quick charge device (18w) at max speeds. a non quick charge phone will also top out, albeit at 12w so you're not pushing the charger to its limit

Not pushing it to the limit if fine for me, I couldn't find a better alternative at that price point so far anyway.
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JimWest7997 said:
Thank so much for the effort! I need a second charger and figured I might as well get one that my girlfriend and I can use at the same time, she doesn't care how quick her oneplus x chargers, but I hope at least the USB C connector is still quick
thanks!
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So yesterday my girlfriend plugged her phone (Galaxy S6) into this charger via the VoltiQ port while my phone was already connected and charging via the USB-C port. We took a quick 1 hour nap and my phone was fully charged while hers was only at 45% when we woke up. Charging two devices at the same time should not effect the speed of the charge for either device but I figured I'd follow up with this info. Not sure what happened, maybe the phone throttled the charging because the battery got warm.

Its been confirmed this is an out of spec charger...
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sapphirecoupe said:
Its been confirmed this is an out of spec charger...
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Interesting. Link?

sapphirecoupe said:
Its been confirmed this is an out of spec charger...
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No
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