Fast Charging issue

[Android Central Question]

I have a 3.8 v 15.2 wh Li Po battery in my phone and i don't have the stock charger so i am using a Samsung Fast AC 5 V 2 A , although i don't need the fast charging its ok if my phone don't support it i am just worried if anything bad can happen ,, after i heard the charger hissing and releasing a weird smell and its still working but im afraid to use it

 

[hallux]

If the charger made noise and smelled I would discontinue using it, it poses a danger to you.

 

[methodman89]

Chargers do go bad and melt and catch fire. I've experienced it myself. Stop use now.

 

[Mooncatt]

Replace it. All chargers support the 5V standard for charging, so pretty much anything else will work. If you get a Quick Charge or similar variable voltage charger, they will default back to 5V if your phone doesn't support that protocol.