Nexus 5X won't charge rapidly

[Matej Suhajda]

Hello,

I've seen some reviews and videos about charging Nexus 5X rapidly, but when I plug my 1 month old Nexus into the wall, it's only charging, not rapidly. I'm using cable and thing that came with phone. How to make my device charge rapidly?

 

[anon(123856)]

I only get a quick pop up telling me it's charging rapidly. I don't recall any other indication. How long does it take to charge? I can get roughly 50% charge in 30-40 minutes using the stock charger.

 

[ptkelly]

I get roughly 1% a minute. I charge each evening before going to bed and have no trouble running the next day.

 

[anon(123856)]

I guess we should mention that the charge rate is not linear. As you go above 80% (I believe it's 80%) the charge rate slows. It will charge the fastest from a low percentage up to around 80%.

 

[Matej Suhajda]

I can get 70℅ in nearly 45 minutes.

 

[anon(123856)]

I can get 70℅ in nearly 45 minutes.

That seems like it is indeed charging rapidly. The only notification I see regarding rapid charging is on the lock screen.

 

[anon(8627824)]

the cord and charging source matter... I have one cord that almost never triggers the 'rapid charging'

 

[anon(123856)]

I haven't run into that problem yet. Both USB C cables that I use work. One is the stock cable that came with the phone and one is a six foot cable I got from Amazon.

 

[Matej Suhajda]

Amazon and other big shops doesn't ship to my country.

 

[anon(123856)]

Amazon and other big shops doesn't ship to my country.

I think your charging rate (70% in 45 mins) indicates that it is "charging rapidly" so you don't really need a new cable. Do you see "Charging Rapidly" on your lock screen when your phone is charging?

 

[anon(123856)]

the cord and charging source matter... I have one cord that almost never triggers the 'rapid charging'

The OP stated that they are using the charger and cable that shipped with the phone.

 

[Matej Suhajda]

No, there's no such a message on my lock screen.

 

[anon(123856)]

Still, your charging rate indicates that your phone appears to be "charging rapidly". I only see a notification on the lock screen. Nowhere else.

Outside of trying another cable I'm not sure what else you could try. As I mentioned both the stock cable and an aftermarket cable work in my case.

 

[anon(777192)]

On my 5x from dark screen pressing the power button I see a message saying--- Charging rapidly (11Mins until full) at this time.

 

[anon(123856)]

On my 5x from dark screen pressing the power button I see a message saying--- Charging rapidly (11Mins until full) at this time.

That would be the lock screen.

 

[Matej Suhajda]

Thanks all! I'm gonna purchase some charger from the internet.