I was just looking at the specs for the official charger (link) and it says "For use in the United States only". I know you'd obviously need an adapter for the plug prongs to fit if used in Europe, etc., but I'm concerned that their warning means you also will need a converter?? This would be shocking, so I'm checking with you all to see what you think. Thanks!
kalipedia said:
I was just looking at the specs for the official charger (link) and it says "For use in the United States only". I know you'd obviously need an adapter for the plug prongs to fit if used in Europe, etc., but I'm concerned that their warning means you also will need a converter?? This would be shocking, so I'm checking with you all to see what you think. Thanks!
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I think it is probably an over-cite & they have put the stock US description & photo on the UK GooglePlay Shop. If it isn't you just need a little travel adapter plug. But you don't need a step down converter.
Power adapter works gloabally (with adapter)
kalipedia said:
I was just looking at the specs for the official charger (link) and it says "For use in the United States only".
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kalipedia, The page states input voltage 110V-240V. This is fine for most (if not all) countries in the world. You would just need an adapter to allow it to be plugged into the outlet.
This will be useful when I go and visit my parents in the UK.
Ok - thanks for the confirmation. I was getting a little paranoid by their only-works-in-the-US disclaimer. Like I said, would be shocking if it required a converter!
It's only a normal micro USB charger, although it does output at 2 amps. I'm sure you can buy a 2A micro USB charger on ebay or elsewhere if you look hard enough.
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Hey guys, I have a UK Xoom and the backend of next week I am off to New York for a wedding for a week. I want to take my Xoom with me however I am unsure if I can charge it with my UK power adapter. It's obviously rated for 220-240v will the lesser voltage of the US power supply still charge though my current adapter or will it not work altogether? I have no idea how I am going to charge it if I can't use my UK adapter. :-S
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Can't speak for a UK xoom. I got, one from the US and use it in australia.
My charger states 100-240v and I can use mine here or in the US....in fact in many countries, I just need a plug adaptor, not a voltage convertor.
not a problem. just get an adapter.
http://www.google.com/products/cata...gQf_1qijBw&ved=0CI4BEPICMAM&biw=1024&bih=581#
you can check your local hardware store, or even best buy, etc.
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Can't speak for a UK xoom. I got, one from the US and use it in australia.
My charger states 100-240v and I can use mine here or in the US....in fact in many countries, I just need a plug adaptor, not a voltage convertor.
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You are quite right, I just asumed it wouldn't work in the US as it was a UK adapter but they do indeed seem to be generic adapters! Mine also states 100-240v, thanks Sickboy.
Hi,
What is the specification of the charger?
I might import this Nexus 7 from UK to The Netherlands.
The power plug is different, and I dont like to use converter.
So, I plan to buy from somewhere else.
Thanks for any info.
gogol said:
Hi,
What is the specification of the charger?
I might import this Nexus 7 from UK to The Netherlands.
The power plug is different, and I dont like to use converter.
So, I plan to buy from somewhere else.
Thanks for any info.
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From the USA Google Play site:
Tech Specs
AC INPUT
110V-240V
DC OUTPUT
5Vdc/2A
PLUG
North American NEMA 1-15 plug (standard 2 prong US plug)
Hi Guys!
I am pretty new on this forum, although i have been on xda years ago when i used windows mobile. Now i am proudly owner of a Nexus 7 16gb. I got this pre-ordered on the day Google announced it, and got my sister to bring it to me in the Netherlands. I own a C60, with pretty much no flaws except a very tiny screen lift which doesnt bother me.
Well, I started this topic because of the following:
Since I got the US version, it also came with the US wall charger wich doesnt work in the Netherlands.
Therefore i recently ordered a original EU wall charger to charge my Nexus 7. Charging with my laptop takes forever, wich seems to be a common problem with this nexus. Also other wall chargers don't work (dont show charge, or trickle charge. anyways, it takes forever).
Now i got this US > EU converter thing, so i can also use the US wall charger that came with my Nexus.
Since im now i cant post a picture of this converter, but its the first thing that shows up when u google: us eu converter
Only thing i am concerned about is the voltage. I got this simple converter wich only converts the plug type.
I have been told since im going from US (110v) to EU (220v), there shouldnt be any problems charging it using this converter.
But just to be sure, i would like to hear your opinions Is the original US wall charger compatible with 220v?
Thanks a lot!
You will be alright using the adapter. A friend of mine bought the nexus in the US and he uses one of those adapters to convert it to a EU adapter. The flat adapters will work in all of EU the round adapters will sometimes not fit in South European countries like Spain
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Alright thanks!
So it will not be risky to charge with? I know it will charge with the converter, but is it safe for my Nexus?
Im asking this because i have already ordered a original EU Asus wall charger, it is not like i need it desperately to work.
But if i can use both EU and US charger with converter, it would be very convenient for when im not at home.
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Alright thanks!
So it will not be risky to charge with? I know it will charge with the converter, but is it safe for my Nexus?
Im asking this because i have already ordered a original EU Asus wall charger, it is not like i need it desperately to work.
But if i can use both EU and US charger with converter, it would be very convenient for when im not at home.
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No risk at all. The charger will use the amount of power the nexus 7 needs to safely charge itself.
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all you need is something like this
http://www.amazon.com/US-to-Europea...id=1347375610&sr=8-1&keywords=eu+plug+adapter
A quick question about the supplied AC charger of the Nexus 10.
I ordered one from the USA Play Store and i'll need to use it in Europe as well. Does the charger work at 220V or is just 110V?
Thanks!
As an electrician, it won't. You would need the correct wall adapter.
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As an electrician, it won't. You would need the correct wall adapter.
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Why wouldn't it? My N4 charging adapter works with 110 and 220.
Read what the adapter says on it. It'll tell you.
Just looked at mine, it says 110-240v. Should work with an adapter.
Alright, thanks! I'll just need an adapter.
Can't wait to get my hands on the device... it's been shipped and should be delivered tomorrow
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Why wouldn't it? My N4 charging adapter works with 110 and 220.
Read what the adapter says on it. It'll tell you.
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Well you would need an adapter. The standard us wall receptacle won't fit in Europe
I'm about sick and tired of the terrible USB cable that came with this phone. Fast charging with the OEM cable is nearly impossible!! Can anyone recommend me a decent quality USB cable that supports fast charging and at least 6ft on Amazon? I would really appreciate any recommendations. Thanks!
if you're in the UK check out the betron pleated USB cables. Fast charge compatible and only £3.99 free delivery. works great
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Betron-Rein...TF8&qid=1455478189&sr=8-2&keywords=betron+usb
Yeah I'm in the US, I tried two purchases but didn't have any luck with delivery to US. Looks like exactly what I'm looking for though.
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if you're in the UK check out the betron pleated USB cables. Fast charge compatible and only £3.99 free delivery. works great
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Betron-Rein...TF8&qid=1455478189&sr=8-2&keywords=betron+usb
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I second this. I got a red one of these cables and can't believe how good they are.
Fast charge as soon as plugged in, no more unplugging and replugging to get the fast charge to work.
Connecting to pc works flawlessly as well and data transfer speeds are fast.
Do you know where I can purchase one in the US? Or possibly even one that will just ship to the US? I can't find anything online that will ship to the US.
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Do you know where I can purchase one in the US? Or possibly even one that will just ship to the US? I can't find anything online that will ship to the US.
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you can order from here free international shipping: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Betron-USB-...067912?hash=item41a26f27c8:g:hkQAAOSwDNdV1Igt
EDIT: maybe not it says international shipping but I'm not sure.
I sent him a message we'll see what he says. Thank you for posting the link
I have used both Anker 6 ft and aukey ones from amazon/taobao and both can fast charge without issues
Hello, I have this one : http://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B014UP9JQ6?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00
And for now it works perfectly, and very solid.
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Check out Anker, they make awesome cables