Nexus Charger : Good for UK 3-pin and Euro 2-pin? - Samsung Galaxy Nexus

Could anyone tell me if the chargers shipped from the UK are compatible with both types of power outlets?
The "Clover Unboxing Video" showed that the UK 3-pin "option" is clipped over a two-pin type casing ... but from the video, I could not be sure if they could be easily interchanged.
I am in Malta (which uses the 3-pin (BS1363) config [which I prefer] MOST of the time), but I often travel to Mainland Europe where the two-pin style (Europlug -- CEE7/x?) outlets dominate.
Would much appreciate any feedback!
PS .. I lovingly and studiously linked to URLs for both the video and the socket specs, but as a noob, I was not allowed external links in my comment ... No problem - I FULLY understand the reasons for this policy!

You would need the 2-pin "clipping".
Otherwise Just use a travel adapter.

I don't think it will work with a 2pin Euro clip.
have a look at the picture:
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The 3rd UK pin folds out and there doesn't seem to be an option to remove it.

I don't quite understand your question, but I think you'r wondering if the wall-socket connector on the charger is easy to switch between one or the other? If so then, yes this is just a pop-on pop-off manouver. If both types of connectors come with the box, i have no idea! Hope this helps somewhat.
Edit: Regarding the picture above, the 2-pin connector should be able to slide over the third plastic pin when in a folded position.
Sent from my X10i using xda premium

Thanks Tim ... your picture seems to show that what I was hoping for is not possible .... So - I must remember to pack an adaptor when travelling.
Many thanks for your time and the others for replying!

The Euro clip in bit probably has a groove in it so that it fits with the UK earth pin folded down.

Galaxy Nexus has a USB charger so you can easily charge your device with a computer until you get a converter (they sell them almost everywhere) or simply another USB charger that works for you.

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[REQ] Build custom lapdock

Hi! It's my first post here!
I was wandering if it's possible to build a custom "lapdock" station.
Basically what do i need is:
- screen hdmi capable
- keyboard
- battery
- touchpad
- eventually speakers
Since a lapdock has only this stuff inside.
Here is a scheme i tought about:
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The only thing i dunno is how to make the usb hub to give power to the atrix and to the other devices! I mean it's ok for the electricity, but i dunno if it's correct for data transfert.
About the software, i think that debian could handle all this (speakers via usb, keyboard etc etc.. )
Any suggestion?
sorry for my bad english lol
Are you thinking a stationary dock? Or a mobile dock? From your schematics I am assuming a stationary dock. Either way it would be a great hackaday project.
Actually i was thinking to a mobile one
The schematics works the same, the only thing I assume would change is the dimension of the single parts!
it wont be cheaper than 200 dollars
Sure, but you can add custom parts as a more capable battery, better screen, plug-off BT keyboard etc..
I have been thinking of doing the same type of thing, but my set-up would be stationary. One thing I did think of for myself would be to have a keyboard with integrated touchpad. In the OP's case, it would be one less piece to deal with and make it much more portable.
theraizen said:
Sure, but you can add custom parts as a more capable battery, better screen, plug-off BT keyboard etc..
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the more portable you want to make it, the more expensive it will be. and besides, this phone isnt known to run particularly fast on webtop..
lets say you spend 400 dollars... you can pretty much buy a low end laptop that will run way better. the cost to benefit ratio just doesnt seem worth it. not only that, but in the future when new devices come out you might have to scrap this contraption. we don't even know if future devices will have this functionality yet.

Wireless Charging Capability?

wireless charging icon from rom assets
via Paul O'Brien aka founder at modaco?
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Anyone heard about this? I thought the pins on the back were for a dock coming up, or is this buried in their for future variants?
gn0s1s said:
wireless charging icon from rom assets
via Paul O'Brien aka founder at modaco?
Anyone heard about this? I thought the pins on the back were for a dock coming up, or is this buried in their for future variants?
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Wireless charging requires special hardware to be installed in the phone if I remember it correctly. I don't think that is installed in the HTC One X so I doubt we will ever see that. (It isn't wireless charging if you have to connect the phone with those pins on the back).
Anyhow I don't see the advantage of the technology atm, you really have to put your phone on a "table". So it really isn't that wireless, it just requires no cables to be plugged in...
As I understand it, the ONE X does not have the hardware for wireless charging. I think Paul has found something in our ROM that indicates HTC are planning to include this option in a later phone they design. Although the ROM is different on each phone it includes bits and pieces from past and future models and so can provide clues to what may appear in newer models in the future.
The pins are for charging in the dock
Did he mean the Qi thing? I thought the Qi thing is capable of doing wireless charging by using magnetic waves and that's why it supports all phones.
Sent from my HTC One X using XDA
Has anyone used this type of wireless charger? It's not made in the US and it is not a powermat brand. I'm thinking of ordering it but I don't know anything about this item.
http://slinya.en.alibaba.com/product/599332302-213165757/5V_Wireless_Charger_ONE_X_Battery_for_HTC.html
i dont think hox supports this feature...i dont suggest you to order the charger
rodcleve said:
Has anyone used this type of wireless charger? It's not made in the US and it is not a powermat brand. I'm thinking of ordering it but I don't know anything about this item.
http://slinya.en.alibaba.com/product/599332302-213165757/5V_Wireless_Charger_ONE_X_Battery_for_HTC.html
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Its a power bank, not a wireless charger. I have one of these.
its been done, the only catch is you gotta open your phone and do a little soldering,
http://translate.google.com.au/tran...a=X&ei=ZhxqUZrqIs2aiAes3IGwBw&ved=0CDcQ7gEwAA

[Idea] Wireless charger mod without altering the phone at all

I dont know anything about electronics but.... Can an power bank case be modded by attaching the wires of the inductor module to the male micro usb part of the case .... http://www.dhgate.com/product/3000m...battery-case/140149386.html#s1-8-1|3772011264 I think something like this would be a good candidate.... or better yet is there a case for n7000 like the iphone ones that act like a dock with built in speakers....etc it would be even better
Note: if any one goes commercial with this ... I want a cut of the action..... LOL
911nimo said:
I dont know anything about electronics but.... Can an power bank case be modded by attaching the wires of the inductor module to the male micro usb part of the case .... http://www.dhgate.com/product/3000m...battery-case/140149386.html#s1-8-1|3772011264 I think something like this would be a good candidate.... or better yet is there a case for n7000 like the iphone ones that act like a dock with built in speakers....etc it would be even better
Note: if any one goes commercial with this ... I want a cut of the action..... LOL
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I just bought exactly that case with modding in mind, as built-in battery is almost non existant. I'm waiting for Palm charging kit and soldering iron - will be reporting progress or failure as soon as possible.
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After some dremel action and removal of original battery.
The hole needed to be a little bit bigger than battery, to allow some space for sliding into "craddle" inside the case without breaking anything.
With said battery for comparision. Producer claims it's 3000 mAh. I respectfully disagree, after few days of regular charge/discharge cycle this sleeve battery as able to add about 30% to original Samsung cell. Not good enough.
So I jammed in extended Mugen pack and am a sort of crossroads here.
I can connect to the cases old wiring another battery pack or wireless charging coils or maybe, somehow, both. Anyway, it's work in progress and at least my Notes usb port is save >]
On semi related note, this is tempting..
Any updates?

			
				
No update still now.
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Wireless charging car mod

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So I recently got myself a 2004 Nissan Maxima.
This is what the centre console looks like stock
Anyways, when I bought the Nexus 7 I placed in front of the screen and it was a perfect fit. I decided to open it all up and move the screen to a lower position. (I lost one of those map pockets but whatever). Sidenote: on the left side of the picture under the steering column I tucked away an Avantree bluetooth module. Helped me retrofit the car with bluetooth audio so no wires
After all that I was left with this:
So i decided to install my N4 qi wireless charger in there. It's pretty ghetto really, I bought some cardboard, some felt and a pvc pipe for support taped it all together and:
Gave it power by soldering a micro usb cable down the back. Placed it in the huge space while resting the end of the pvc pipe onto an inner lip:
Best part is, my N4 fits nicely as well and because of the rubber lip I created to help the N7 slide in, it isn't free to move around.
When I took these pictures the soldering wasn't done which is why they aren't charging in the photos.
Anyways, thought I'd share, hope you guys liked it! Also sorry if this was more of a mod than an accessory but still
Let me know what you guys think!
I think its awesome!
Question though, how are you running Navigation with the Nexus 7? Are you tethering your phone to it? Or is it LTE?
There are lots of offline gps apps (navigon, sygic,...). And you can update the maps over wifi since the n7 is removable from his build carboard. No traffic informations I guess, but that's fine with me.
Very nice though. I wanted to do a thing like that but there are too many modifications to do on my '96 Peugeot 106^^
Maybe with a new car in a few years.
On my 2.3 device I had a "car interface", it's helpful for quick interactions. You might wanna look it up
Sent from my Nexus 7 (2013) using xda-app

QI

Is it possible to charge the N 7505 wireless ?
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Is it possible to charge the N 7505 wireless ?
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Sure, I am doing it since some weeks ago. I even designed and 3D printed and QI charging base:
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Please see this links where I shared more information:
- https plus.google.com/116288848506537001171/posts/BaNrQasduue
Very interesting...
Can you tell me which of the two connectors on the left side is for plus (+) and which is for ground?
I am thinking about installing a Qi receiver.
Chris
casainho said:
Sure, I am doing it since some weeks ago. I even designed and 3D printed and QI charging base:
Please see this links where I shared more information:
- https plus.google.com/116288848506537001171/posts/BaNrQasduue
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Did you directly place the cell phone on the charger or you had installed a special cover (like s view cover) to charge the cell phone?
Is the wireless receiving plate already in the phone, rather than on the s-view cover? I dont see any special charging cover on the OP's phone, though I cant see if its charging or not?
I tried to install a charging pad in my Note 3 Neo.
After several tries I think the two connectors will not work as charging connectors.
In my opinion, they are used only to identify the S-View Cover.
After installing a Qi-receiver the charger recognized the charging pad, but there was no charging massage on the phone.
My S-View Cover didnĀ“t work with installed charging pad.
The pictures above show only the charging station. On the display ist no indicator for charging.
So I believe, that it is not possible to charge the Note 3 Neo via Qi.
If someone has a wirking Qi-Charger I am very interested in this solution.
I can see in your Google Plus photo that you are using a Galaxy S III receiving module. How did you managed to make it fit. Does it fits natively, or did you have to make some adjustments to it? How is the back cover coming, any extra thickness in there? Please share more details (with pics:laugh.

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