So what adapter should I be using? - Nexus 5X Accessories

I have the charger that came with the phone, but I also have a Type-A wall charger from a Samsung phone and a Type-A car charger from IOGear. Will I be safe using the Type-A chargers with a A to C cable from Tronsmart?
Cheers

Claybro said:
I have the charger that came with the phone, but I also have a Type-A wall charger from a Samsung phone and a Type-A car charger from IOGear. Will I be safe using the Type-A chargers with a A to C cable from Tronsmart?
Cheers
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I have the TECHmatte adapter. The Tronsmart should work so well. Here is a review from one of our members:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=64712142
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If you are browsing Amazon, you can look for reviews from Benson Leung as a good guide about which adapters are safe and which aren't. I got the Tronsmart adapters and they just arrived today.

Browse through Bensons reviews on G+
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Confirmed Working USB cables

All,
Just wanted to post this up since we have been having trouble with chagrining on our phone. I resonantly ordered 4 cables off amazon, all are confirmed working.
Here they are post up all your working UBS cables. Remember the charger needs to be at least 1.8amp. I suggest a charger capable of at least 2.0amp for best results with different cables.
OK so they problem I was having was that it would show charging but would not actually be charging. After being plugged in all night the phone said 80% charge. Restart the phone and it says 100%. Not sure what the deal is but a simple restart solves it.
grandmasterlarry said:
All,
Just wanted to post this up seine we have been having trouble with chagrining on our phone. I resonantly ordered 4 cables off amazon, all are confirmed working.
Here they are post up all your working UBS cables. Remember the charger needs to be at least 1.8v.
The Blue Rigger seems the most durable its 28AWG/1+24AWG/G2
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008PINBDW/ref=oh_details_o02_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Than the Amazon cable.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ES5ZSW/ref=oh_details_o02_s01_i03?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Mediabridge
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009W34X1I/ref=oh_details_o02_s01_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Mediabridge
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004GF8TIK/ref=oh_details_o02_s01_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Ordering two of the Blue Rigger cables now... Thanks!
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Just got the Blue Rigger cables... They do not allow fast charging with the LG charger that came with my phone. Now I have to return both of them... boooooo
grandmasterlarry said:
All,
Just wanted to post this up since we have been having trouble with chagrining on our phone. I resonantly ordered 4 cables off amazon, all are confirmed working.
Here they are post up all your working UBS cables. Remember the charger needs to be at least 1.8v. I suggest a charger capable of at least 2.0v for best results with different cables.
The Blue Rigger seems the most durable its 28AWG/1+24AWG/G2
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008PINBDW/ref=oh_details_o02_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Than the Amazon cable.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ES5ZSW/ref=oh_details_o02_s01_i03?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Mediabridge
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009W34X1I/ref=oh_details_o02_s01_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Mediabridge
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004GF8TIK/ref=oh_details_o02_s01_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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To be clear: these allow "fast charging" with the supplied charger? I'm on the VZW, but it should be the same across devices, right?
lattiboy said:
To be clear: these allow "fast charging" with the supplied charger? I'm on the VZW, but it should be the same across devices, right?
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Yes they support fast charge with the supplied charger.
Best buy has rocket fish changers that are 2.1amp. They work I bought one today. I bought a car charger that said 2.1 amp by rocket fish and it works perfect to (using a logitech mouse charging USB cable so I don't think the cable matters)
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15 foot cable with fast charging ability?
I have a long run in my car to route the usb cable from the cigarette lighter up and around the dash to the phone's mounting location. I need a 15 foot cable. Unfortunately I could not find one of these brands in that length. Any confirmed cables of this length that will allow for fast charging?
mouf32 said:
Ordering two of the Blue Rigger cables now... Thanks!
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Just got the Blue Rigger cables... They do not allow fast charging with the LG charger that came with my phone. Now I have to return both of them... boooooo
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See above EDIT.. Blue Rigger cables did not allow fast charging with the OEM LG Charger.
Just out of curiosity... Example how long should it take to charge?
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Got the schoshe (sp?) car charger from Amazon and 2 mediabridge cables. Unfortunately, this combo also generates the slow charge notice. I was hoping to find anything that gives fast charge, but they seem to be hard to find.
I need more than one charger (for in the car and on travel). Guess I have to send them back and try again.
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So are the mediabridge and amazon questions out of the picture as well?
I can confirm the Amazon and Blue rigger cables do not work. The blue rigger do slow charge and Amazon says it is not compatible with the phone to charge....
anyone has found cables that work?
calirage2k said:
I can confirm the Amazon and Blue rigger cables do not work. The blue rigger do slow charge and Amazon says it is not compatible with the phone to charge....
anyone has found cables that work?
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I have a Nexus 7 that came with an Asus charger and accompanying cable. This works with proper charging on my VZW LG G2(non slow).
I have also found a way to have charging (non slow) in my car using Ibolt Xpro dock. You cannot use the cable that they send you however. I have a VZW official car charger and plugged into the usb port on that is the usb cable that came with the LG G2 phone and voila it works. How is that for confusing. I would love to be able to find other usb cables that work though.
I have the Mediabridge cable in the 3ft. length and it charges just fine with my stock charger as well as my 2.1A car charger.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004GF8TIK/ref=oh_details_o02_s01_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
jus2sho said:
I have the Mediabridge cable in the 3ft. length and it charges just fine with my stock charger as well as my 2.1A car charger.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004GF8TIK/ref=oh_details_o02_s01_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I have confirmed that the mediabridge cables (6') do not work with the stock charger, a 2.1A car charger, a Griffin Powerblock, etc. Slow charging on all.
doggpound007 said:
I have a Nexus 7 that came with an Asus charger and accompanying cable. This works with proper charging on my VZW LG G2(non slow).
I have also found a way to have charging (non slow) in my car using Ibolt Xpro dock. You cannot use the cable that they send you however. I have a VZW official car charger and plugged into the usb port on that is the usb cable that came with the LG G2 phone and voila it works. How is that for confusing. I would love to be able to find other usb cables that work though.
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My 2013 Nexus 7 cable and charger give me a slow charge notification.
MoNsTeReNeRgY22 said:
My 2013 Nexus 7 cable and charger give me a slow charge notification.
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My Nexus is from 2012. The usb charging adapter reads model: ad83531
I'll have this back up soon. I figured it out. Phone would say 80% after charging all night. But after I restart the phone or says 100. Sorry for the delay I have been traveling.
doggpound007 said:
My Nexus is from 2012. The usb charging adapter reads model: ad83531
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My old nexus charger works with this phone with the cables I listed and the LG cable.
grandmasterlarry said:
My old nexus charger works with this phone with the cables I listed and the LG cable.
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Does anyone have a link to buy the old Nexus chargers? I found this one on amazon however I am not sure which model it is:
Amazon item number - B008TYKEWS
In the meantime I have ordered the 3ft mediabridge in hopes that it will work.
doggpound007 said:
Does anyone have a link to buy the old Nexus chargers? I found this one on amazon however I am not sure which model it is:
Amazon item number - B008TYKEWS
In the meantime I have ordered the 3ft mediabridge in hopes that it will work.
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The 3ft cable works on the original LG wall usb charger. Anyone find a longer one that works?

Fast Charging Cables

I wanted to start a thread directly related to cables that are confirmed "charging rapidly." There are a handful of posts around here that talk about usb A to C but I had a hard time finding cables that actually brought the message up on my phone. Lastly before I start the list I wanted to mention that I understand the Nexus 5X I usb 2.0 only but just due to a future proofing mentality I prefer 3.0 cables.
I will update this thread accordingly as more people post results of cables that do support fast charging. During the testing make sure you are using a charger that supports high amperage output. I am using the following charger that supports 3.0 amp output per port.
Cables Confirmed Charging Rapidly
USB Type C To USB Type A Cable, TechMatte® USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) Type C (USB-C) Charging Data Sync Cable - Does not follow usb spec. [edit] as of 11/18 customers that have purchased this cable can request a new-to-spec cable from Techmatte and they will ship a new one. I will review the new unit when it comes in.
PECHAM B32 USB 3.1 Type C Male to Type A USB 3.0 Male Cable - usb spec. unconfirmed
Google - USB Type-C to USB Standard-A Plug Cable - Does follow usb spec. (only usb 2.0)
USB Type C Cable, CHOETECH 3.3ft - Does not follow usb spec. (only usb 2.0)
Cables Confirmed Not Charging Rapidly
BuyCheapCables® 6Ft. USB 3.1 Type-C Male to Standard Type-A Male - usb spec. unconfirmed
Juiced Systems USB-C (USB Type-C) to USB 3.0 - Does not follow usb spec.
USB 3.1 Type C Cable, JOTO USB-C 3.1 Type-C Male to Standard USB 3.0 Type A Male Charging Cable - Does not follow usb spec.
Type C, iOrange-E™ 6.6 Ft (2M) Braided Cable with Reversible Connector - Does follow usb spec. (only usb 2.0)
OnePlus Type-C Cable - Does not follow usb spec. (only usb 2.0)
Hi, I read a lot of fast charging cables...but did not noticed those..where is the techmatte confirmed? Tnx
fosser2 said:
I wanted to start a thread directly related to cables that are confirmed "charging rapidly." There are a handful of posts around here that talk about usb A to C but I had a hard time finding cables that actually brought the message up on my phone. Lastly before I start the list I wanted to mention that I understand the Nexus 5X I usb 2.0 only but just due to a future proofing mentality I prefer 3.0 cables.
I will update this thread accordingly as more people post results of cables that do support fast charging. During the testing make sure you are using a charger that supports high amperage output. I am using the following charger that supports 3.0 amp output per port.
Cables Confirmed Charging Rapidly
USB Type C To USB Type A Cable, TechMatte® USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) Type C (USB-C) Charging Data Sync Cable
Cables Confirmed Not Charging Rapidly
BuyCheapCables® 6Ft. USB 3.1 Type-C Male to Standard Type-A Male
Juiced Systems USB-C (USB Type-C) to USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Type C Cable, JOTO USB-C 3.1 Type-C Male to Standard USB 3.0 Type A Male Charging Cable
Type C, iOrange-E™ 6.6 Ft (2M) Braided Cable with Reversible Connector
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But beware some of those "fast charging USB A to C cable are not to spec according to Google engineer
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roxtedy169 said:
Hi, I read a lot of fast charging cables...but did not noticed those..where is the techmatte confirmed? Tnx
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I can confirm the techmatte cable is showing fast charging. I cannot confirm if the cable is actually to spec.
GreenDroidX said:
But beware some of those "fast charging USB A to C cable are not to spec according to Google engineer
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I totally understand. I have been reading all of the reviews that he has been posting. I will update the OP with approved cables later today if possible.
FWIW, the Juiced Systems cable shows 'Charging Rapidly' for me...
FWIW, https://store.google.com/product/usb_type_c_to_usb_standard_a_plug_cable is back in stock.
iOrange-E cable shows rapid charge for me. Cost of cable has gone way up though though since I picked up mine. Probably not worth it.
I really hope this thread continues and gets more updates
banksc said:
FWIW, the Juiced Systems cable shows 'Charging Rapidly' for me...
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Could you link the cord that you bought? If it is the same one that is in the OP please link the charger you are using.
BinkXDA said:
FWIW, https://store.google.com/product/usb_type_c_to_usb_standard_a_plug_cable is back in stock.
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Thank you, I have ordered this cable. I will review when it comes in.
elherr said:
iOrange-E cable shows rapid charge for me. Cost of cable has gone way up though though since I picked up mine. Probably not worth it.
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Interesting... I know for sure this cable did not show rapid charging on (2) Nexus 5X's that I tried it on. I was using a 3A charger. Are you sure it is the same one that is posted in the OP?
Tank87 said:
I really hope this thread continues and gets more updates
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I will do my best to keep it updated.
Here is the link to the Juiced cable I bought:
Juiced Systems USB-C
The charger is an iClever charger, don't have any details on it...
I have a Pecham branded A to C cable bought from Amazon for £6.59 so approx $10. Its well made, braided with metal housings for the connectors. Charging with this one shows Charging rapidly on the lockscreen.
I also have an A to C cable direct from the Google store £10 ($15) Also good quality but slimmer and much more flexible than the Pecham.
I only see Charging on the lockscreen using this one.
Despite the differences the Ampere app indicates a charge rate of Approx 1700mAH for both cables!
For these tests I used an Anker Powercore 20100 battery pack and an Anker 40W 5 port mains charger. charge rates were identical.
banksc said:
Here is the link to the Juiced cable I bought:
Juiced Systems USB-C
The charger is an iClever charger, don't have any details on it...
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It is interesting that you were able to get this cable to register as charging rapidly. It is the exact same cable that I bought and returned and with a 3A charger it did not register as charging rapidly on my phone. For right now I will leave this cable in the category that it is in until further confirmation. I wonder if it is a charger specific thing?
basill said:
I have a Pecham branded A to C cable bought from Amazon for £6.59 so approx $10. Its well made, braided with metal housings for the connectors. Charging with this one shows Charging rapidly on the lockscreen.
I also have an A to C cable direct from the Google store £10 ($15) Also good quality but slimmer and much more flexible than the Pecham.
I only see Charging on the lockscreen using this one.
Despite the differences the Ampere app indicates a charge rate of Approx 1700mAH for both cables!
For these tests I used an Anker Powercore 20100 battery pack and an Anker 40W 5 port mains charger. charge rates were identical.
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I have added the Pecham cable to the OP. Thanks for the confirmation. I am getting the Google OEM cable A - C tomorrow. I will see if I can reproduce the results that you got with the OEM cable.
fosser2 said:
Interesting... I know for sure this cable did not show rapid charging on (2) Nexus 5X's that I tried it on. I was using a 3A charger. Are you sure it is the same one that is posted in the OP?
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Cable:
iOrange-E 6.6ft cable
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010VFFU1W
Charger I am using:
Anker 3 port 6 amp
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T9D7RSM
My 5X shows "Charging rapidly" on the lock screen right now. It does not show that every time I plug it in -- but then again, neither does the stock charger.
elherr said:
Cable:
iOrange-E 6.6ft cable
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010VFFU1W
Charger I am using:
Anker 3 port 6 amp
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T9D7RSM
My 5X shows "Charging rapidly" on the lock screen right now. It does not show that every time I plug it in -- but then again, neither does the stock charger.
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Up until tonight I didn't realize that charging rapidly does not show every time. I will dig into this further this week. I will also be adding the official OEM A to C cable from Google to the list.
I'm confused, I thought USB A to C can only suppose 2.4A max
You're using a charging brick that uses 3A output, does that mean .6A does not get used?
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Ironically "fast charging cables" are just out-of-specification cables, so if you want them just pay $1 for cables on eBay.
sturmeh said:
Ironically "fast charging cables" are just out-of-specification cables, so if you want them just pay $1 for cables on eBay.
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The OEM Google cable display's fast charging and that is not out of spec. Really the purpose of this thread is to find cables that are actually following the USB spec and allowing the message "charging rapidly" to display on your phone. I understand that the max a cable that is to spec. will put out is 2.4A.
fosser2 said:
The OEM Google cable display's fast charging and that is not out of spec. Really the purpose of this thread is to find cables that are actually following the USB spec and allowing the message "charging rapidly" to display on your phone. I understand that the max a cable that is to spec. will put out is 2.4A.
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The OEM Google cable (USB-A to USB-C) does not fast charge when you plug it into a non-fast charging compatible source (such as a PC's USB ports).
Any USB-C cable should be capable of fast charging when plugged into an adapter rated for 3A current draw.
Cables that are not to spec will allow the phone to "charge rapidly" when it should not be charging rapidly.
fosser2 said:
The OEM Google cable display's fast charging and that is not out of spec. Really the purpose of this thread is to find cables that are actually following the USB spec and allowing the message "charging rapidly" to display on your phone. I understand that the max a cable that is to spec. will put out is 2.4A.
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It displays fast charging because C -> C allows for more amps to be drawn
danthepan124 said:
It displays fast charging because C -> C allows for more amps to be drawn
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I agree with that, but there are certain cables that still follow the A -> C spec and allow "charging rapidly" when paired with the proper charger. I know they won't be capable of the full 2.8A - 3.0A but they can allow a max of 2.4A, and that's something that is ok with me.

Quick charger for car??

I found 2 quick charger for my car...which one do you guys think its better??
Car Charger, Amzdeal 18W Quick Charge 2.0 Car Charger Mini USB Car Charger Universal USB Car Charger Single Port USB Car Charger Adapter USB Auto Charger Cigarette Charger for Apple,Android and Most USB Powred Devices https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WWI0S82/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_ztqQwbK41DF5W
Quick Charge 2.0, Anker 24W USB Car Charger PowerDrive+ 1 for Galaxy S6/Edge/Plus, Note 4/5/Edge, Nexus 6, Xperia Z2/Z3, Samsung Fast Charge Qi Wireless Charging Pad and More https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VHV0SAS/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_9uqQwbHT4WJRF
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B014MO4NU2/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Work fine
Personally I would go with the Tronsmart one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0146DW2AM/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_S0FQwbG0JGP6C
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I have the Anker one you listed. I've had zero issues for the past couple months of ownership. I use it all the time for work and a few roadtrips.

Usb C cable recommendations

Coming from a note 5, usb c cable is new to me. Do we need 56k ohm cable for fast charge? I was eyeing the aukey cables but it is not on the list of certified cables. http://www.usb.org/kcompliance/view/USB Type-C Cable Certifications.pdf
Choetech_official said:
Great! Our cables are on the lists.
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#2 11/15/2016 Shenzhen*DAK*Technology*Co.,*Ltd
Retail*>*Cable*Assemblies*&*Connectors*>*USB‐C*>*USB*3.1*Gen*2*>*Cable*Assembly*>*Full*Featured*USB‐C*
to*USB‐C USB*3.1*Gen2*Type‐C*TO*C*Cable A3002
Shenzhen DAK Technology Co., Ltd is our company name.
We are also a member of wireless power consortium: https://www.wirelesspowerconsortium.com/member-list/details/18670/shenzhen-dak-technology-co-ltd
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Link to note 8 cables?
i have both of these and they are certified USB- IF
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XMY49BM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N8U9075/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
the bottom link is usb c to usb c. choetech.
marctronixx said:
i have both of these and they are certified USB- IF
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XMY49BM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N8U9075/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
the bottom link is usb c to usb c. choetech.
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Thanks for share..how about Rampow’s Type C USB cable
I try to use "cable matters", choetech, and anker cables whenever possible. Can't speak to the cable you mentioned.
^^ Anker has never let me down.
56k ohm cable from Anker all the way.
Anker works and is reputable
I bought 3 cable pack from anker they are great quality, thick, soft and have small Velcro ties on each end to keep it orderly.
Anker FTW.
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Choetech FTW, always been nothing less than 100% for me
Anker is my go to brand for cables and portable batteries
Belkin for me
:good:

Power cable

I've bought a cheap cable for my Huawei P10 (also type C) but it doesn't work on my new OP 5T.
Is this common or rare. If i need an other cable should it be an OP cable then?
Question first: which Charger do you use?
Dash Charger only works with Dash Cable.
Other Cables do fine with normal Chargers like Choetech Anker or Aukey
the sooner one plus just adopt the generic USB_PD or even Qualcomm 4+ the better. DASH is too niche. My QC 4+ Razer Phone charges as quickly as the OP Dash
MazeHei said:
Question first: which Charger do you use?
Dash Charger only works with Dash Cable.
Other Cables do fine with normal Chargers like Choetech Anker or Aukey
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I think it was a Apple plug with usb port ... i was at my work so i have improvise
Dont want to dash charge, only normal charge but that won't work

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