Google Nexus 6P USB-C car chargers?

[wunderbar]

Re: USB-C car chargers?

Except the 6P doesn't support QC2, rendering this charger useless...

well, the charger isn't useless. it'll still charge at 2A, just won't get the USB power delivery fast charging.

 

[ydooby]

Re: USB-C car chargers?

well, the charger isn't useless. it'll still charge at 2A, just won't get the USB power delivery fast charging.

If 2A is all you want there are tons of cheaper chargers that'll easily do that and offer more ports, etc. QC2 capability is a total waste here.

 

[jdot104]

Re: USB-C car chargers?

Hey guys, I just got my Tronsmart charger. I should have my phone on Wednesday for speed testing, but I was just looking at it with the Verus case, and it doesn't look like the charger will fit through the gap on this particular case. The port on the charger is pretty big, so I'm kind of anticipating problems with any case. Just thought I'd make note of that here.

 

[d2008]

Re: nexus 6p car charger

I get the same car charger, seems high quality, It can make my Nexus 5X to show "charging rapidly" while others can't.
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Does it show "Charging rapidly" from 0-100% or up to certain percentage ?

 

[adamleonard]

Re: nexus 6p car charger

It's showing "Charging Rapidly" and showing 97% battery at the top so whether or not this is really the full rapid charge we'd see from a 3A charger or not, it clearly is rapid charging near the top of capacity.

 

[jdot104]

Re: USB-C car chargers?

Hey, could you kindly send the product link of Tronsmart charger to me. My Nexus 6P is on the way and want to buy a car charger for my new phone. Thanks in advance!

No problem. It's this one: USB Type-C Car Charger

 

[ydooby]

Re: nexus 6p car charger

I get the same car charger, seems high quality, It can make my Nexus 5X to show "charging rapidly" while others can't.
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Also wonder if someone can test this on Nexus 6P?

Can you show us how many mA's Ampere (downloadable at Google Play) rates the charge speed at?
https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...etails?id=com.gombosdev.ampere&token=npqq7Gdf

 

[ydooby]

Re: nexus 6p car charger

I get the same car charger, seems high quality, It can make my Nexus 5X to show "charging rapidly" while others can't.
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Also wonder if someone can test this on Nexus 6P?

Can you show us how many mA's Ampere (downloadable from Google Play) rates the charge speed at?

 

[JoeLemaire]

Re: nexus 6p car charger

My Nexus 6P is coming Friday, so I've been looking at chargers for both the car and my desk at work. Here's where I'm at:

PECHAM USB-C to USB-A 3.0 Nylon Braided 3.3Ft[1M] USB Data Cable

Etekcity® Combo of 15W/3.1A High-Output Portable Wall Charger and Car Vehicle Charger Dual USB Ports

I think they both meet the 5V/3A spec for fast charging. I know the chargers are only 3.1A total for both ports, but 99% is just me charging, so that's not a big deal. I also like the idea of having a USB-A charger, cause I still have a lot of devices that aren't USB-C yet, so this will still work with them.

I probably could have gone with a cheaper cable, but I like the idea of having a 'tougher' cable in the vehicle, especially cause my SUV has the cigarette lighter in the console, and the top of the console closes down on it (it has a notch for cables coming out, but cables move :-\)

Anyone have any thoughts? Also, I've never heard of the Etekcity brand - anyone know anything about them?

 

[syeo86]

Re: nexus 6p car charger

My Nexus 6P is coming Friday, so I've been looking at chargers for both the car and my desk at work. Here's where I'm at:

PECHAM USB-C to USB-A 3.0 Nylon Braided 3.3Ft[1M] USB Data Cable

Etekcity® Combo of 15W/3.1A High-Output Portable Wall Charger and Car Vehicle Charger Dual USB Ports

I think they both meet the 5V/3A spec for fast charging. I know the chargers are only 3.1A total for both ports, but 99% is just me charging, so that's not a big deal. I also like the idea of having a USB-A charger, cause I still have a lot of devices that aren't USB-C yet, so this will still work with them.

I probably could have gone with a cheaper cable, but I like the idea of having a 'tougher' cable in the vehicle, especially cause my SUV has the cigarette lighter in the console, and the top of the console closes down on it (it has a notch for cables coming out, but cables move :-\)

Anyone have any thoughts? Also, I've never heard of the Etekcity brand - anyone know anything about them?

Nope. You gotta read between the lines.
2.1A + 1A.

What this is saying is max 2.1A on one port, with the ability to simultaneously provide 1A on the other port. Just because you are using 1 port doesn't mean you get 2.1A+1A for a total of 3.1A.

Go ahead, ask the seller. Does this charger provide 3.1A on a single port. I HIGHLY doubt it.

 

[ydooby]

Re: nexus 6p car charger

My Nexus 6P is coming Friday, so I've been looking at chargers for both the car and my desk at work. Here's where I'm at:

PECHAM USB-C to USB-A 3.0 Nylon Braided 3.3Ft[1M] USB Data Cable

Etekcity® Combo of 15W/3.1A High-Output Portable Wall Charger and Car Vehicle Charger Dual USB Ports

I think they both meet the 5V/3A spec for fast charging. I know the chargers are only 3.1A total for both ports, but 99% is just me charging, so that's not a big deal. I also like the idea of having a USB-A charger, cause I still have a lot of devices that aren't USB-C yet, so this will still work with them.

I probably could have gone with a cheaper cable, but I like the idea of having a 'tougher' cable in the vehicle, especially cause my SUV has the cigarette lighter in the console, and the top of the console closes down on it (it has a notch for cables coming out, but cables move :-\)

Anyone have any thoughts? Also, I've never heard of the Etekcity brand - anyone know anything about them?

No. If you look at the specs closer, you'll see "Output power: DC 5V, 2.1A + 1A (3.1A total) max.", which means it has one port outputting 2.1A and the other port outputting 1A, for a combined so-called "3.1A", which is definitely not the same as one port outputting 3A, necessary for charging the 6P at maximum speed.

What you need to look for is one that can actually output 5V/3A to a single Type-C connector, such as this (can only be bought in bulk at the moment):
http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Hot-sell-5v-3a-wall-charger_60308343561.html

Or you can buy one from Google... when it's in stock:
https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...tion/accessories_wall?hl=en-US&token=rh6BmSaH

 

[d2008]

Re: nexus 6p car charger

Despite this is car charger thread, there is RAV 20100 power bank with USB-C 5V/3A input/output ports. Let's wait until somebody test it.

 

[PhiPsi32]

Re: nexus 6p car charger

That RAV powerbank is 2.4A. Anker has USB-C options "Coming Soon". Whatever that means.

 

[JoeLemaire]

Re: nexus 6p car charger

Ugh, right. Guess I missed that part. Damn.

Oh well. Looks like I'll just wait!

 

[d2008]

Re: nexus 6p car charger

That RAV powerbank is 2.4A. Anker has USB-C options "Coming Soon". Whatever that means.

What do you mean 2.4A ?

 

[jrogi]

Re: nexus 6p car charger

I wonder if one of these USB Y adapters along with a very short USB-A to USB-C cable would allow the device to pull max current from a pair of 2a USB ports. If anybody has these pieces laying around, please give it a try and let us know.

I might just order them, but I'm having trouble finding a super short USB-A to USB-C adapter. I do have a USB-C to female USB-A USBOTG cable (7-inch), but that would require yet another link in the chain... a USB-A gender changer. Still, I might try it just for fun. If I do, I'll report back.

 

[PhiPsi32]

Re: nexus 6p car charger

I stand corrected. I only saw the USB output at 2.4A

 

[SLOcollegebeat]

Re: USB-C car chargers?

5x users, stay away from this car charger. amazon.com/gp/product/B00VH84L5E/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00VH84L5E&linkCode=as2&tag=scvo-20&linkId=U3QZNTJAGSMLHL6U

Just got it yesterday, and it does not charge my phone. It appears to begin charging then stops after a couple seconds. It repeatedly tries to start up but fails over and over. So, the screen never sleeps and it just drains battery.

I'm certain it's not a bad unit. It charges my HTC Desire 816, my wife's LG Volt and an iPhone 5 with no issues. I've tried it in multiple cars. I'm using a OnePlus A-to-C cord that works just fine to charge the 5x with a multi-port Anker wall charger and a Sharkk portable battery. I have an older off-brand car charger that does charge the 5x but at a slow rate, about 10% per 30 minutes.

So, i'm giving this Anker car charger to my wife. She's thrilled, but I'm a little bummed to be stuck with my older unit.

 

[AustinTech]

Re: USB-C car chargers?

I get my 6p this evening. I've got several QC2.0 chargers so I'll test them out and let everyone know what's up with that aspect.

 

[d2008]

Re: nexus 6p car charger

I stand corrected. I only saw the USB output at 2.4A

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Read the Notes:
USB-C/Type-C input and output combined in one port.

And there is "Type-C Output: 5V/3A Max" in the spec.