Pixel 3a xl on the way

[v1ru5879]

What are the best charge cables and charging blocks for this phone, I have my collection of micro USB I will have to change over

 

[jhilker]

What are the best charge cables and charging blocks for this phone, I have my collection of micro USB I will have to change over

I just use an Amazon Basics USB-C cable, but use this USB Power Delivery Wall Charger. It's worked perfectly for almost a year, and allows rapid charging.
iClever 45W USB Type C Power Delivery Wall Charger, PD Adapter with Foldable Plug for Apple MacBook 2015/2016, Nintendo Switch, iPhone XS/XS Max/XR/X/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077PQFJK...ag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUacUvbUpU6792887

AmazonBasics USB Type-C to USB... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GGKZ2S...ag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUacUvbUpU6792887

 

[v1ru5879]

Link please. I am seeing some chargers with the usb c port for use with a dual usb c cable. Any reason not to use a cable with usb c and usb 3.0?

 

[Kizzy Catwoman]

Link please. I am seeing some chargers with the usb c port for use with a dual usb c cable. Any reason not to use a cable with usb c and usb 3.0?

Pixels only rapidly charge with a power delivery (pd) charger that is usb-c to usb-c. Any other connection, like quick charge 3.0 will make it charge very slowly. So only buy a charger that supports PD to charge the 3axl

 

[mustang7757]

Stick with stock Google original cable and brick , pixel phones are picky with charging stuff

 

[v1ru5879]

Ok I'll get one ordered. Everywhere else I have the Samsung fast chargers, I am assuming those are the ones you say I should stay away from.

 

[mustang7757]

Ok I'll get one ordered. Everywhere else I have the Samsung fast chargers, I am assuming those are the ones you say I should stay away from.

Yeah keep it orginal less problems .

 

[Morty2264]

Congratulations and Happy Phone Day! Hope you enjoy your 3a XL and let us know how you like it when you receive it!

 

[v1ru5879]

Best place to get the OEM brick n cable? All the places I am seeing are around $40+ which seems high

 

[mustang7757]

Best place to get the OEM brick n cable? All the places I am seeing are around $40+ which seems high

Google store 35.00

https://forums.androidcentral.com/e.../store.google.com/us/?hl=en-US&token=RM_T-5Wn

 

[Scott337]

What are the best charge cables and charging blocks for this phone, I have my collection of micro USB I will have to change over

Congrats on the new phone. It's an excellent device. And I concur with all posts about sticking to original OEM chargers and cables. I bought 2 extra Google OEM chargers & cables, in addition to the ones that came with our phones, for our Pixel 3a and 4XL and have had no issues. They just plain work and you don't need to guess on wattages, amperages, etc. Spend a little extra up front and avoid possible issues down the road.

 

[Morty2264]

Google store 35.00

https://forums.androidcentral.com/e.../store.google.com/us/?hl=en-US&token=wXkH6NEy

Best to stick with Google on that one!

 

[swebb]

I've not had any problems with quality third party cables and chargers. Think Anker, Aukey, RavPower, Choetech, etc. Buy from Amazon so it can easily be returned if necessary. Get an app that measures charging power so you can verify that it's fast charging.

 

[jhilker]

I've not had any problems with quality third party cables and chargers. Think Anker, Aukey, RavPower, Choetech, etc. Buy from Amazon so it can easily be returned if necessary. Get an app that measures charging power so you can verify that it's fast charging.

I've used my 3rd party charger for about a year, and no problems I can see.

 

[Kizzy Catwoman]

I have used other chargers with my older pixel phones but My husband will only ever use genuine Google cables and chargers. It is sensible.

 

[mustang7757]

This is one example and there been many more about non OEM chargers on pixels

https://forums.androidcentral.com/showthread.php?t=1000582

 

[swebb]

This is one example and there been many more about non OEM chargers on pixels

https://forums.androidcentral.com/showthread.php?t=1000582

Ah but that's a P3 wireless charger. I have heard about the issues with wireless charging (particularly "fast" chargers) and the P3, and I would certainly be leery of anything non-OEM there. But the P3a does not support wireless. I have not heard anything on wired issues, especially when using certified chargers and cables. There used to be a database from Benson Leung on this but it doesn't seem to be maintained anymore. Well reviewed wired chargers from Amazon will work fine. Just don't go with unknown names, or anything that is priced to good to be true.

 

[mustang7757]

Ah but that's a P3 wireless charger. I have heard about the issues with wireless charging (particularly "fast" chargers) and the P3, and I would certainly be leery of anything non-OEM there. But the P3a does not support wireless. I have not heard anything on wired issues, especially when using certified chargers and cables. There used to be a database from Benson Leung on this but it doesn't seem to be maintained anymore. Well reviewed wired chargers from Amazon will work fine. Just don't go with unknown names, or anything that is priced to good to be true.

I had my pixel 3a,3xl and my pixel 4xl not fast charge with OEM Samsung fast chargers, and Anker brand charger cable and brick.
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-4-usb-c-cables-1056579/

I just find sticking with orginal is less issues, and wanted OP to be aware of it .

 

[wcavaliere88]

My go to for cables and chargers is Aukey. I mostly use a Aukey 18w PD wall charger with a Amazon basics usbc to usbc cable. I prefer that to the oem charger.

 

[v1ru5879]

Loving this phone! Used phone doctor and ran every check and it passed. Camera is amazing