Blackberry Storm chargers work with Incredible

**kingbruche** · 05-01-2010, 03:37 PM

Pretty Cool huh for those of us with old Blackberry chargers

**ecksit** · 05-01-2010, 03:39 PM

yeah I think all smartphones use mini usb, so pretty much everyone is going to be able to use their old chargers

**howarmat** · 05-01-2010, 04:00 PM

its microusb

**ecksit** · 05-01-2010, 06:15 PM

haha mini micro whatever... i just woke up give me a break

**Sebastianraven** · 05-01-2010, 06:20 PM

Its actually the Standard in europe...

**xsocalxryan** · 05-01-2010, 08:08 PM

I thought this was awesome too. So glad I don't have to buy another car charger or wall charger for at work.

**mr.s4ndm4n** · 05-01-2010, 08:15 PM

Originally Posted by Sebastian

Its actually the Standard in europe...

Supposedly, its the standard here in the US too; or at least its in process to become the standard.

**howarmat** · 05-01-2010, 08:16 PM

in the process to be the standard here too....take that and shove it apple lol

**TreyDaPrince** · 05-01-2010, 08:20 PM

Be careful though, this was also reported when the Droid came out and some users say that it actually ruined there Droid. So use with caution.

**herbologist** · 05-01-2010, 08:32 PM

I would think that the wattage would be different and could send the wrong watts to your battery. Unless lithium is just special like that..

**Matt** · 05-01-2010, 08:34 PM

Anyone have any input on whether my old Storm accessories could damage my Incredible?

**kev83202** · 05-01-2010, 08:35 PM

Originally Posted by TreyDaPrince

Be careful though, this was also reported when the Droid came out and some users say that it actually ruined there Droid. So use with caution.

People where having problems with some of the super cheap ones from ebay. I used the storm charger on my droid for 6 months it's fine. Also I've never heard of the charger "ruining" the droid it was just doing strange things to the screen while it was plugged in. Also there where a few reports of the phone calling people on it's own...lol

**makya53** · 05-01-2010, 09:05 PM

all the same in our house, except our bluetooth wall charger only works on the bluetooth.

**ShannonDavis** · 05-01-2010, 09:14 PM

The fact that the Storm 1 chargers work on the Incredible was reported in this forum a couple days ago. Several people commented that they tried it with no problems.

**snookiesnoo** · 05-02-2010, 03:06 PM

Originally Posted by howarmat

in the process to be the standard here too....take that and shove it apple lol

Apple is moving to micro usb. Many other phone manufacturers are just now switching as well.

**snookiesnoo** · 05-02-2010, 03:08 PM

Originally Posted by howarmat

in the process to be the standard here too....take that and shove it apple lol

Apple announced a few months ago that they are moving to micro usb. Many other phone manufacturers are just now switching as well. Google is your friend.

**howarmat** · 05-02-2010, 03:16 PM

i know they will, but my point is they have had their style of connector on their devices for quite some time now. now consumers will have to have both types of connections if they continue to use older devices along with newer ones.

**bobstudent3** · 05-03-2010, 10:06 AM

I've found that the Incredible will charge on any micro usb charger. The Droid I had for a week before returning it was very picky and only recharged on it's own (and my Motorola bluetooth headset) recharger.

**Todd M** · 05-03-2010, 11:51 AM

The standard Blackberry Storm charger shows its output 5V at 700mA, but the Droid charger shows 5V at 1000mA.

I am not an electrical person, but something tells me that they are different, even though the ends are the same. I charged my battery up with the storm charger initially, and have used the Incredible one ever since.

This might be a placebo effect, but I have noticed that the charge seems to be 'different' when using the two chargers. I noticed the charge doesn't seem to last as long after using the Storm charger, but ever since I used the Incredible one, it has been longer in usage. Then again, it could be beause the battery is getting broken in...

**cadman** · 05-03-2010, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by howarmat

in the process to be the standard here too....take that and shove it apple lol

YEPPERS!

I have a few mini to micro adapters (thank you motorola) and I am all set!

**cadman** · 05-03-2010, 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by bobstudent3

I've found that the Incredible will charge on any micro usb charger. The Droid I had for a week before returning it was very picky and only recharged on it's own (and my Motorola bluetooth headset) recharger.

That's with any moto handset....Had that problem with my q9m....I think Moto programs their devices with something.

**droid_head** · 06-10-2010, 10:49 PM

Ordered my Dinc and got it last Tues. Asked Verizon store if I could use my blackberry chargers. The said yes without hesitation so i was glad to save a few bucks.
I used a blackberry wall charger the second day and after that nothing but problems. by sat., it was holding a charger for 3 hrs max. On sun. it died. Wouldnt' charge or turn on. Took it back to V store. Manager got it to come on and then it died for good.
Now i have to wait all ove again. I know others who have had issues after using their BB charger on their phone.

That's my experience and the tech at Verizon said it was my charger. Something about a difference in the prongs in the connector. I only know to use HTC chargers on my next Dinc.

hope it helps someone.

**howarmat** · 06-10-2010, 10:57 PM

why are you spreading you FUD over here now. You phone or the charger was a dud. the BB chargers work perfectly fine

**Nephilim_80** · 06-11-2010, 12:40 AM

Originally Posted by howarmat

why are you spreading you FUD over here now. You phone or the charger was a dud. the BB chargers work perfectly fine

I agree completely. I have been using my BB chargers since I bought my Incredible and have had no problems whatsoever.

**Qazme** · 06-11-2010, 01:39 AM

Usb, Mini-USB, and Micro-Usb are form factor and specifications standards. They all push the same numbers with a different connector. .5 Amps with the usb to computer only and 1 Amp straight from the wall.

Watts = Voltage (in volts) x Amps

USB spec allows 4.75 to 5.25 volts.

So now, it won't mess up your battery.