Anker charging no longer indicates fast charging

[Mike Dee]

Well, there is a standard, but OEM's seem to be choosing to not use it. That's fine, it's their choice. They still have a responsibility to the consumers that use their products though.

They seem to be crossing a line now in that they are changing that functionality after the product has already been released. This is going to cause a lot of confusion. People spend money on charging accessories that may or may not work for the life of the product.

I'm currently undecided between the Note 7 and V20, but if this is how LG is going to behave I'm inclined to avoid them (also hoping that Samsung doesn't do the same thing). It could be a carrier thing, but that seems like a very odd thing for a carrier to want to mess with.

I don't think LG is unique and I think its carrier inflicted. Conspiracy theory: they don't want us using different cables or chargers because they could fry the phone. Apple has done that by putting chips in their cables so some of the cheap ones get outdated.

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[Kevin OQuinn]

I don't think LG is unique and I think its carrier inflicted. Conspiracy theory: they don't want us using different cables or chargers because they could fry the phone. Apple has done that by putting chips in their cables so some of the cheap ones get outdated.

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But certified cables should always work. LG should make sure of that.

Just like Samsung should be making sure.

 

[Mike Dee]

Well as an update it turns out that the cable is the culprit. Since it is C on both ends I had to wait to try an adaptor so I could use a spare LG cable. Works fine now so either the cable went bad or the update may have something to do with it.

The best part is Anker refunded me the cost of the charger because of the initial review I left and didn't ask for it back....great customer service. So I got a free charger and the adaptor cost me six bucks.


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[tony bag o donuts]

Anker products typically aren't ul listed. I love their products and excellent CS but overall have been using aukey and tronsmart more.

Their cs will replace your charger no questions asked.

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