Seriously who thought it would be OK to sell a phone that takes nearly 6 hours to charge on USB and nearly 3 on the wall?
Its not even like it gets to 80% after an hour then trickles.
Rant over.
eskimochaos said:
Seriously who thought it would be OK to sell a phone that takes nearly 6 hours to charge on USB and nearly 3 on the wall?
Its not even like it gets to 80% after an hour then trickles.
Rant over.
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its a big battery.....
new?
only the first several cycles then it would be faster
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Had mine from day one, still takes ages to charge, my LG o2x took an hour from dead
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Hello,
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its a big battery.....
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i would have said it's a small charger ...
It is a 1A charger, but Battery Widget Pro evaluates charge at 650 mA ( = 0.65 A ) for me.
Charging a 1800 mAh Li-Ion at 1.8 A will last one hour.
Charging a 1800 mAh Li-Ion at 0.6 A ( 1.8 / 3 ) will last 3 hours.
It is just as simple as this for Li-Ion and Li-Po batteries.
I can even say that your USB charge at approximately 300 mA even not knowing your specs ...
I think we can use a 2A charger without destroying the battery,
but i think HTC deliberately "lowered" the charge rate ...
Maybe someone here already tested a 2A charger and see a difference ?
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Any technical backing to that statement or is it bro-science?
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Hahahahahahhaa bro-science, i laught soo much with this!!!
---About thw thread---
My phone takes about 3hours, i dont care too much because i put it to charge when i go to sleep.
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eskimochaos said:
Seriously who thought it would be OK to sell a phone that takes nearly 6 hours to charge on USB and nearly 3 on the wall?
Its not even like it gets to 80% after an hour then trickles.
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are you using the usb cable that came with HOX ?
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are you using the usb cable that came with HOX ?
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Yes, and what would that have to do with anything?
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Yes, and what would that have to do with anything?
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because i have some other usb cables, that are slower charging
dont ask me why.... dont know.. but with some usb cables are very slow
So glad i'm not the only one
Mine takes forever to charge too
DanRZ;26479283
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Phone is limited to 1a for charging so using a 2a won't make a difference.
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My galaxy nexus, with it's 1750 Mah battery, charges from 0 to 100% in 1h and a half.
Get a charger with more amps yo.
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Would you rather have it charged more quickly (like 1h or 1.5h) generating more heat and thus decreasing your battery life on phone which doesn't sport a removable battery?
I'm glad it's not that fast, the battery will last longer this way. If you don't care about that, get a "faster" charger and destroy your battery more quickly than the rest of use
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Phone is limited to 1a for charging so using a 2a won't make a difference.
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Yes, i'm sure of that limitation too, but why does it charge in only 3 hours.
Looks like it is limited to 0.6A or my charger only charge at 0.6A
and doesn't have a good efficiency.
The two main possibilities are a bad battery which takes more time to charge
or a low charge rate from the charger.
While i suppose my battery is new and in good shape, it can be only due to charger or "software" limitation.
So for me the limitation is more like 600 mA and not 1A ...
Heard it all now... battery charge though put it on charge while you sleep (PROBLEM SOLVED)
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Heard it all now... battery charge though put it on charge while you sleep (PROBLEM SOLVED)
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Perhaps your not a heavy power user in a corporate environment who needs to charge the phone a decent amount in the airport, during the day, and so forth. HTC created a bigger problem by not allowing you to replace the battery.
Not hating, just saying, bro.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium-ion_polymer_battery
Learn about batteries before complaining about a phone you bought using a battery you don't understand. Lipo is not a Duracell and it needs to be used and charged properly.
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Yes, i'm sure of that limitation too, but why does it charge in only 3 hours.
Looks like it is limited to 0.6A or my charger only charge at 0.6A
and doesn't have a good efficiency.
The two main possibilities are a bad battery which takes more time to charge
or a low charge rate from the charger.
While i suppose my battery is new and in good shape, it can be only due to charger or "software" limitation.
So for me the limitation is more like 600 mA and not 1A ...
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Seems more like you have a defective charger, or at least not one rated at 1A. Try a different one?
Even with a 2A charger I have, phone does take a dreadfully long time to charge. My Galaxy Nexus with the extended battery charges to full in about 1/3 the time.
LaneyEFC said:
Heard it all now... battery charge though put it on charge while you sleep (PROBLEM SOLVED)
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Problem solved for you, who apparently doesn't use his phone as much as others, but not for those of us with a lot of screen on time during the day. LOL.
crsnwby said:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium-ion_polymer_battery
Learn about batteries before complaining about a phone you bought using a battery you don't understand. Lipo is not a Duracell and it needs to be used and charged properly.
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Has nothing to do with how slow the HOX charges. The iPhone, blackberry, Macbooks, hell my old T61p ThinkPad all charge faster.
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Seriously?
Is it just me or have others seen their battery drop half after an hour of on and off browser user w 3g (auto brightness)
Brutal
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don't charge it via A/C adapter if you want better battery life.
and how many times have you cycled the battery?
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don't charge it via A/C adapter if you want better battery life.
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Why is that? I would think just the opposite
paOol said:
don't charge it via A/C adapter if you want better battery life.
and how many times have you cycled the battery?
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is ac adapter the one where you plug in the usb charge into?
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don't charge it via A/C adapter if you want better battery life.
and how many times have you cycled the battery?
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wtf? lollllll
How much is your screen awake time? if it is more than one hour+ 3G so yes it is normal.. This phone needs an extended battery fast
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don't charge it via A/C adapter if you want better battery life.
and how many times have you cycled the battery?
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Just don't charge it at all. It's so stupid to charge your phone, nothing good comes from it! And if you need to charge, NEVER, use the A/C Adapter that came with your device like paOol said!
/Sarcasm off
Your USB cable isn't braided with 24-strand Unicorn hair. Therefore the power coming from the charger isn't pure enough for our Galaxy Nexus.
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don't charge it via A/C adapter if you want better battery life.
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this is 100% false, and more importantly, ignorant.
paOol said:
don't charge it via A/C adapter if you want better battery life.
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Wow, these forums are getting dangerous...
Next this guy will tell you to use your car battery with jumper cables to charge the battery more efficiently
tk123456789 said:
Wow, these forums are getting dangerous...
Next this guy will tell you to use your car battery with jumper cables to charge the battery more efficiently
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The above comment actually made me laugh out loud! what an image
Stupid as it sounds, there is some truth to it (though OP probably didn't know, lol). Quick chargers wear out the battery a bit faster than a slow charger, so charging from the usb port on your computer is slightly better for the battery, but the charge takes a lot longer. This does not affect your battery capacity per charge, but affects how many cycles the battery lasts before it wears out.
xda IQ level has gone to ****...
Requiem87 said:
Stupid as it sounds, there is some truth to it (though OP probably didn't know, lol). Quick chargers wear out the battery a bit faster than a slow charger, so charging from the usb port on your computer is slightly better for the battery, but the charge takes a lot longer. This does not affect your battery capacity per charge, but affects how many cycles the battery lasts before it wears out.
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This guy knows!
Lithium ion batteries actually like a slow charge and discharge rate . By that I mean to prolong the cells life and IRS storage capacity. Optimum rates vary a little but I found in testing that makita lithium batteries provided best service with .5C charge and discharge rates...
Not exactly the same as your phone battery, but the same chemical make-up inside the cells..
Anyway.. lol
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The above comment actually made me laugh out loud! what an image
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Wow, these forums are getting dangerous...
Next this guy will tell you to use your car battery with jumper cables to charge the battery more efficiently
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hahahahah yes.
I heard that if you use a potato to charge your phone it doubles the battery capacity.
that seems about right to me. I browse a lot and routinely get about 3.5 hours screen time before my phone goes to the red zone. Which IIRC is around 15%?
I have my browser open and the brightness to 40% and my bluetooth off.
The battery life has been the sole black spot in owning this phone so far. I am sure the owners of the next generation phones will make all of us jealous. I bought a spare -regular- battery for just this reason.
if you want your phone to be ugly as **** and look like you have a tumor on your leg you can get this
http://gizmodo.com/5877114/turn-your-galaxy-nexus-into-a-hunchback-with-a-3800mah-battery
So i recently busted my default charger and started using one i bought, its not samsung brand, but lately i've been noticing that my battery dies quicker, does this seem look like normal battery life or is it possible that having a different type of charger is screwing with my battery? All i use my phone for is texting/phone calls. Thanks in advance
What are the power output on the charger? It seems that it drops really fast even during standby. The charger that came with the nexus is rated at 5v @ 1a.
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So i recently busted my default charger and started using one i bought, its not samsung brand, but lately i've been noticing that my battery dies quicker, does this seem look like normal battery life or is it possible that having a different type of charger is screwing with my battery? All i use my phone for is texting/phone calls. Thanks in advance
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Have you checked BetterBatteryStats? Looks like that phone is almost always awake, except during one period where the battery had less of a downslope. Also, it looks like even during the downslopes your phone is charging. Something doesn't seem right here, and I doubt it's your charger. It looks more like some application or other software is eating your battery for breakfast.
Yeah i also forgot to say, sometimes i'd look at my phone while in out and it would randomly say its charging. When its obviously not. The brand of the charger is called "On the go", no idea what kind of charge it delivers.
SnackAttackk said:
Yeah i also forgot to say, sometimes i'd look at my phone while in out and it would randomly say its charging. When its obviously not. The brand of the charger is called "On the go", no idea what kind of charge it delivers.
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Are you on stock or have you tried flashing back to stock? If the problem continues even with a clean install of the stock software, it seems like the USB charging board might be messed up and may need replacing.
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What are the power output on the charger? It seems that it drops really fast even during standby. The charger that came with the nexus is rated at 5v @ 1a.
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I've always wondered about this too. I seem to have a range of chargers that are micro USB that are 5v but < 1a. Is it safe to use these or not?
Yes i flashed it and am on a rooted version.
JaiaV said:
If the problem continues even with a clean install of the stock software, it seems like the USB charging board might be messed up and may need replacing.
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^^^^^^^
Alright i'll look into that, thanks guys
I'm Curious About This Too
I've been using the power block from my old Motorola OG Droid, with an output of 5.1V - 850mA, along with the usb cable that came with my old Palm Pre Plus (its nearly 52" long, almost 4 1/2ft!) andi have no idea what that's rated for. I seem to be doing fine as far as I can tell. It charges quickly on AC, nothing overheats.
But what are the consequences of using a power source with this kind of difference, if any? Consequences to using a power source with a greater difference?
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I've been using the power block from my old Motorola OG Droid, with an output of 5.1V - 850mA, along with the usb cable that came with my old Palm Pre Plus (its nearly 52" long, almost 4 1/2ft!) andi have no idea what that's rated for. I seem to be doing fine as far as I can tell. It charges quickly on AC, nothing overheats.
But what are the consequences of using a power source with this kind of difference, if any? Consequences to using a power source with a greater difference?
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Not saying it works but my friends phone was doing same phone kept saying it was still charging and screen wouldn't sleep , are u using a live wallpaper ? If u are try getting something non live and see if that helps . His phone since has stopped showing the charging icon and screen wake has reduced dramatically
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benpfeil said:
I've always wondered about this too. I seem to have a range of chargers that are micro USB that are 5v but < 1a. Is it safe to use these or not?
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Yes, the "a" (amperage) doesn't matter. It's just telling you how fast it can charge your phone, higher the amperage is, the faster it'll charge.
You can also determine how many watts the charger will consume by multiplying the Voltage by Amps. So if your charger was rated at 5v @ 1.5a, it will use about 7.5 watts. If it's less than 1a, like .6a, just put a decimal before the number.
these things are amazing! no more do i have to worry about htc one x battery, all i do is charge it up, 1amp at 5voltes or 2 amp at 5 volts, doesnt get any better than that! it also charges up other phones as well!
the one i got is this one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270939385624?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
but if you want go on ebay and type in "battery 10000 " or "battery 8000" and you get different battery banks,
i paid 25 quid for mine, awesome!! using it for all my phones and devices!!
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hi there guys,i got a good 3 full charges and a half out of it, seems pretty decent and plenty of juice keeps my one x going, kept in the car the last few days and been gaming alot on my one x, here is a pic,
its about double the thickness of the htc one x
it took under 2 hours to charge, you can charge at 1amp 5v or 2amp 5v, obviously 1amp 5v is what you use for the one x, i dont know the exact time as i left my phone to it, then came back and it was done 100%
first 2 charges of the battery pack take 20 hours at 1amp 5v, then after that u are sorted
Got myself a 5000mah one quite a while ago. Its great when you're on a holiday or traveling by train/airplane. Finally play those battery hungry tegra 3 games more than 90 minutes
svenvv said:
Got myself a 5000mah one quite a while ago. Its great when you're on a holiday or traveling by train/airplane. Finally play those battery hungry tegra 3 games more than 90 minutes
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I agree, having had the Philips Power2Go SCE7640 for the last 3 years or so, it's been great for long-haul journeys, not having to worry about finding somewhere to charge the phone.
is this claimed 10,000mah capacity for real??
yep, the thing takes 16 hours to charge fully, but it will charge my phone about 8 times over, its not that chunky, here is a pic, i can fit it in my pocket, keep it in my car, or in my shoulder bag, it goes everywhere with me
mox123 said:
yep, the thing takes 16 hours to charge fully, but it will charge my phone about 8 times over, its not that chunky, here is a pic, i can fit it in my pocket, keep it in my car, or in my shoulder bag, it goes everywhere with me
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That's good. Tempted to get one despite already having the philips power2go.
for 25 quid and being able to charge multiple devices, hey thats well worth it, 10,000 mah is alot of juice dude! beats carrying around a car battery eh lol
mox123 said:
these things are amazing! no more do i have to worry about htc one x battery, all i do is charge it up, 1amp at 5voltes or 2 amp at 5 volts, doesnt get any better than that! it also charges up other phones as well!
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We can’t always trust specs when it comes to cheap no-name batteries and battery packs on eBay. If you already have it can you do some testing and confirm that it charges at 1A (i.e: can fully charge from a low battery level in 3hrs) and that it can charge the phone at least 4 times from a single charge ?
I'm more concerned about the charging speed than the actual capacity. I'd be happy with 5000mAh pack if it can charge as quickly as an AC adapter.
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We can’t always trust specs when it comes to cheap no-name batteries and battery packs on eBay. If you already have it can you do some testing and confirm that it charges at 1A (i.e: can fully charge from a low battery level in 3hrs) and that it can charge the phone at least 4 times from a single charge ?
I'm more concerned about the charging speed than the actual capacity. I'd be happy with 5000mAh pack if it can charge as quickly as an AC adapter.
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well the first 2 times you have to charge for 20 hours, after that its up to you, its a lion battery high quality, I will test this over the next few days and confirm how many charges I get on my htc one x and s3 so I will know for sure, if it charges from dead at least 5 times then it is acurate and true,
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well the first 2 times you have to charge for 20 hours, after that its up to you, its a lion battery high quality, I will test this over the next few days and confirm how many charges I get on my htc one x and s3 so I will know for sure, if it charges from dead at least 5 times then it is acurate and true,
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Think he means time to charge phone
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mox123 said:
well the first 2 times you have to charge for 20 hours, after that its up to you, its a lion battery high quality, I will test this over the next few days and confirm how many charges I get on my htc one x and s3 so I will know for sure, if it charges from dead at least 5 times then it is acurate and true,
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Your assumptions are incorrect unfortunately....
its 10000mah at 3.7v
most of our devices are 5v like the htc one x....
This is the same for all batteries that I have seen, so even my 5000mah battery will only charge the phone maybe twice.....
10000mah am guessing about 3.5 times.... take in other aspects like losing power through heat and the quality of the cable and connectors too......
mox123 said:
well the first 2 times you have to charge for 20 hours, after that its up to you, its a lion battery high quality, I will test this over the next few days and confirm how many charges I get on my htc one x and s3 so I will know for sure, if it charges from dead at least 5 times then it is acurate and true,
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20hrs to charge the battery pack I assume ?
I'm more interested in the time it take to charge the phone off the battery pack
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Your assumptions are incorrect unfortunately....
its 10000mah at 3.7v
most of our devices are 5v like the htc one x....
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Micro USB port uses 5v to charge, but that is not the voltage of the battery. Most mobile phone batteries are 3.7v including HTC One X. Therefore 10,000mAh @ 3.7v ~= 5.5 times the One X battery's capacity
ok, lets see how that works out.....
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ok, lets see how that works out.....
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i will tell you all in 5 days time
Can you please upload pics of it next to your HOX so that we can get a size comparison?
I'm interested in this alot if it works well, it seems to be one of the better external chargers...
The-Last-Hylian said:
Can you please upload pics of it next to your HOX so that we can get a size comparison?
I'm interested in this alot if it works well, it seems to be one of the better external chargers...
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hi there guys,i got a good 3 full charges and a half out of it, seems pretty decent and plenty of juice keeps my one x going, kept in the car the last few days and been gaming alot on my one x, here is a pic, its about double the thickness of the one x, it took under 2 hours to charge, you can charge at 1amp 5v or 2amp 5v, obviously 1amp 5v is what you use for the one x, i dont know the exact time as i left my phone to it, then came back and it was done 100%
first 2 charges of the battery pack take 20 hours at 1amp 5v, then after that u are sorted
Can I get a get a translation on that last post?
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mox123 said:
these things are amazing! no more do i have to worry about htc one x battery, all i do is charge it up, 1amp at 5voltes or 2 amp at 5 volts, doesnt get any better than that! it also charges up other phones as well!
the one i got is this one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270939385624?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
but if you want go on ebay and type in "battery 10000 " or "battery 8000" and you get different battery banks,
i paid 25 quid for mine, awesome!! using it for all my phones and devices!!
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hi there guys,i got a good 3 full charges and a half out of it, seems pretty decent and plenty of juice keeps my one x going, kept in the car the last few days and been gaming alot on my one x, here is a pic,
its about double the thickness of the htc one x
it took under 2 hours to charge, you can charge at 1amp 5v or 2amp 5v, obviously 1amp 5v is what you use for the one x, i dont know the exact time as i left my phone to it, then came back and it was done 100%
first 2 charges of the battery pack take 20 hours at 1amp 5v, then after that u are sorted
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Ordered mine today thanks for sharing this should be handy on my boating holiday as there's only one 12v port between 3people
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mox123 said:
hi there guys,i got a good 3 full charges and a half out of it, seems pretty decent and plenty of juice keeps my one x going, kept in the car the last few days and been gaming alot on my one x, here is a pic, its about double the thickness of the one x, it took under 2 hours to charge, you can charge at 1amp 5v or 2amp 5v, obviously 1amp 5v is what you use for the one x, i dont know the exact time as i left my phone to it, then came back and it was done 100%
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I was right
Basically my 5000mAh rated device will get less than 2 full charges for the HOX....
I paid about this much for mine about 2 years ago, but won't be spending more money as I only use it now and again on holidays.
yep is handy to have around if you are away for a bit, just remember use 1amp 5v charging usb port, not the 2amp, but im pretty sure the htc one x prevents over current anyway,, 2 amp is for tablets/laptops etc.
Just WTF. 10000 mah?! U crazy
My Note 2 with my Rocketfish 2.1amp charger, would charge fast as hell.. same charger and this HTC is god awful slow. any help?
sanborn306 said:
My Note 2 with my Rocketfish 2.1amp charger, would charge fast as hell.. same charger and this HTC is god awful slow. any help?
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Flash a custom kernel that supports forced fast charge.
Chilidog said:
Flash a custom kernel that supports forced fast charge.
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Can you do that with android 4.3 and all I have is my MacBook air
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Fast charge is a kernel feature that forces 1amp charging over USB. It will not affect your other rates.
sanborn306 said:
Can you do that with android 4.3 and all I have is my MacBook air
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Are u s-off?
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Are u s-off?
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No just got phone today
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No just got phone today
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If your on 4.3 your gonna have to wait awhile.
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If your on 4.3 your gonna have to wait awhile.
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Meh thanks..figured
Personally, I applaud the decision for HTC to make the One charge slowly. Since the battery is sealed, it's a good tactic to extend the life of the battery and thus the life of the phone. Fast charges on a battery, done too frequently, will make it lose a lot of capacity in just a year's time or less. When you charge quickly, you create a lot of heat. Batteries hate heat.
This is also the reason I only charge my One via computer USB. I'm thankful that my usage patterns and the way my life typically works can allow me to do this. Battery life has been excellent for me so far. I can typically get 18-24 hours out of it.
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Personally, I applaud the decision for HTC to make the One charge slowly. Since the battery is sealed, it's a good tactic to extend the life of the battery and thus the life of the phone. Fast charges on a battery, done too frequently, will make it lose a lot of capacity in just a year's time or less. When you charge quickly, you create a lot of heat. Batteries hate heat.
This is also the reason I only charge my One via computer USB. I'm thankful that my usage patterns and the way my life typically works can allow me to do this. Battery life has been excellent for me so far. I can typically get 18-24 hours out of it.
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Can I email you a screen shot of my battery..I can'till I have 10x posts
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sanborn306 said:
My Note 2 with my Rocketfish 2.1amp charger, would charge fast as hell.. same charger and this HTC is god awful slow. any help?
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Whats interesting is my phone seems to charge quickly some times and slowly other times using the OEM AC charger.
The One's charging circuitry is capped at 1 amp. It's physically impossible to make it charge any faster, unless you're an engineer at HTC and know what components to replace to allow 2A charging.
So the stock charger that comes with the phone is a quick charger. Would using this charger every night to charge my phone kill the overall lifespan of the battery? Is it bad for the battery?
I don't think there's enough data to reliably say whether it's significantly decreasing the life, but fast charging does produce more heat which will theoretically degrade your phone quicker. I personally use a normal wall plug overnight and keep the quick charger by my desk in case I need a top-up during the day.
Here's some light reading:
http://pocketnow.com/2014/12/25/speed-chargers
https://www.reddit.com/r/nexus5x/comments/42xq9p/fast_charging_bad_for_battery_in_long_run/czegbzm
noahjk said:
I don't think there's enough data to reliably say whether it's significantly decreasing the life, but fast charging does produce more heat which will theoretically degrade your phone quicker. I personally use a normal wall plug overnight and keep the quick charger by my desk in case I need a top-up during the day.
Here's some light reading:
http://pocketnow.com/2014/12/25/speed-chargers
https://www.reddit.com/r/nexus5x/comments/42xq9p/fast_charging_bad_for_battery_in_long_run/czegbzm
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Quadrider10 said:
So the stock charger that comes with the phone is a quick charger. Would using this charger every night to charge my phone kill the overall lifespan of the battery? Is it bad for the battery?
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QC 3.0 significantly improves charging efficiency and heat reduction. Please don't confuse fast chargers with quick charge technology.
http://www.androidauthority.com/quick-charge-3-0-explained-643053/
I've read all that and still can't really decide if it's OK to use everytime
Quadrider10 said:
I've read all that and still can't really decide if it's OK to use everytime
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Of course it's fine to use it everyday, manufacturers wouldn't ship a charger with a phone that you shouldn't use.
geoff5093 said:
Of course it's fine to use it everyday, manufacturers wouldn't ship a charger with a phone that you shouldn't use.
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Pardon my cynicism but manufacturers get paid to sell phones. Slow degradation due to heat might have you buying a new one 20% sooner than if you slow charged. Not saying this is the case, but you have to look at the flip side of your argument too.
demi9od said:
Pardon my cynicism but manufacturers get paid to sell phones. Slow degradation due to heat might have you buying a new one 20% sooner than if you slow charged. Not saying this is the case, but you have to look at the flip side of your argument too.
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It would be a fine balance between that and having to deal with warranty issues from faulty chargers.
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My moto x pure battery is still in good condition after using qc2.0 for a year. I'd say it's all gonna be fine.
I plan to have this phone for a long time. 3-4 years. That's why I've been a little worried about using it.
Try testing it for yourself.
I haven't used any charger except the QC 3 that came with the phone yet, but I have noticed it gets pretty warm.
Plenty apps available to monitor your battery temp. (Link in my sig )
Heat is definitely bad for batteries.
As far as charge rate it's hard to say. Fast charging a car or marine battery is significantly degrading it. Not sure about the batteries used in modern tech. I would assume they can handle fast charging well given the only charger included is a rapid charger.
Use the QC3 charger for everyday charging. It will be fine. Discharging the battery is going to hurt more.
If you want to maximize it:
discharge no lower than around 40-50% or so.
charge it higher than 90%.
Have fun using your device.
demi9od said:
Pardon my cynicism but manufacturers get paid to sell phones. Slow degradation due to heat might have you buying a new one 20% sooner than if you slow charged. Not saying this is the case, but you have to look at the flip side of your argument too.
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Manufacturers wouldn't have customers buying another phone of theirs if their phones don't last long.
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