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dock with spare battery port...

i saw this in the google videos that came out some months ago, but i have recently come into a spare battery and i want an easier way to charge it. anyone know if this dock has hit production or if a company has maybe taken it upon themselves to offer it? thank you.

zachthemaster said:
i saw this in the google videos that came out some months ago, but i have recently come into a spare battery and i want an easier way to charge it. anyone know if this dock has hit production or if a company has maybe taken it upon themselves to offer it? thank you.
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This might not be the answer your looking for but i'll give it a shot anyway. There is this that charges your N1 and your spare battery.
http://cgi.ebay.com/HTC-Google-Nexu...ewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3caba2b04a
I hope that helps

ChillRays said:
This might not be the answer your looking for but i'll give it a shot anyway. There is this that charges your N1 and your spare battery.
http://cgi.ebay.com/HTC-Google-Nexu...ewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3caba2b04a
I hope that helps
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wow. thats actually exactly what i was looking for, what do you think about this?

zachthemaster said:
wow. thats actually exactly what i was looking for, what do you think about this?
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Well its half of what google is charging for their dock (obviously). I have read a ton of reviews on both devices and you can't go wrong with either one. One pro is that it has a much bigger lip to hold your phone in. One con is that you can't hook it up to a speaker system like the google one can, at least thats what i've been told. I'm ordering the google dock later this week but if I was in your situation, i'd probably go with the one on ebay. I hope this helps.

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Well its half of what google is charging for their dock (obviously). I have read a ton of reviews on both devices and you can't go wrong with either one. One pro is that it has a much bigger lip to hold your phone in. One con is that you can't hook it up to a speaker system like the google one can, at least thats what i've been told. I'm ordering the google dock later this week but if I was in your situation, i'd probably go with the one on ebay. I hope this helps.
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ya man because i have two batteries. the google dock doesnt have a separate port for a spare battery right?
and im not looking to really connect this to a stereo i just need a method of charging two batteries at once.

zachthemaster said:
ya man because i have two batteries. the google dock doesnt have a separate port for a spare battery right?
and im not looking to really connect this to a stereo i just need a method of charging two batteries at once.
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Yeah the google dock only charges the battery in your phone. Judging by your second statement, the non-google charger is the way to go. Let us know how it works out for you, i've heard nothing but good things about it.

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Yeah the google dock only charges the battery in your phone. Judging by your second statement, the non-google charger is the way to go. Let us know how it works out for you, i've heard nothing but good things about it.
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i will man thanks

A week without the TF

So I took up on Asus's offer to replace my TF and dock to figure out the battery draining issue. Its been a week without the device and surprisingly I am not facing any withdrawal symptoms as I feared. I have been doing all the stuff I did, now on my Thunderbolt. Only thing I am missing is the ebooks, but not a big deal since I read them off and on anyway

okay? we all know that you can do the same thing on your tablet... on your phone and vice versa. it's just a matter of a bigger screen

well if i would have to read my ebooks/magazines on my htc desire i would just buy them in real. screen size is way to small to read any longer stuff.

tornadog said:
So I took up on Asus's offer to replace my TF and dock to figure out the battery draining issue. Its been a week without the device and surprisingly I am not facing any withdrawal symptoms as I feared. I have been doing all the stuff I did, now on my Thunderbolt. Only thing I am missing is the ebooks, but not a big deal since I read them off and on anyway
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Just by posting this you secretly admit that you are missing the tab Why else would you roam the TF forums now haha! Not that there's anything wrong with that! Just never mention it to your partner... If I told my wifey that I didn't really need the tab she'd make me sell it LOL!

funnycreature said:
Just by posting this you secretly admit that you are missing the tab Why else would you roam the TF forums now haha! Not that there's anything wrong with that! Just never mention it to your partner... If I told my wifey that I didn't really need the tab she'd make me sell it LOL!
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You may be right

tornadog said:
So I took up on Asus's offer to replace my TF and dock to figure out the battery draining issue. Its been a week without the device and surprisingly I am not facing any withdrawal symptoms as I feared.
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Welcome to adulthood! Once you realize that they are just things then you will realize a lot more important things as well.

Digiguest said:
Welcome to adulthood! Once you realize that they are just things then you will realize a lot more important things as well.
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+1 on that! Since we had a baby my priorities shifted although my interest remained the same

And I have to say: by making this statement, Mr. OP, you put us all at risk. Do not EVER say that our toys... er, tools... can be lived without. These are vital to our very existence, and should NEVER be questioned this way.
I say you should be stoned.
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I just shipped mine off to RMA due to a bent bezel and the power/volume buttons not working properly. I posted here about it before.
The mail lady said it should get to Texas by Saturday. What is the usual turnaround time for the RMA group?

Just ordered the Nexus 6P.. any "known" problems/bugs I should look out for?

Just ordered the Nexus 6P.. any "known" problems/bugs I should look out for?
I just ordered the 6P as I will move from my shamu to angler.
Any problems/bugs that could occur out-of-the-boy which I should be aware of?
Thanks !

Please don't take this the wrong way but scrolling down the very forum category you asked this question in has a dozen different threads about the same problem. We all seem to have different ideas of what causes the BLOD but regardless that is front and center on the list. I personally choose to stay with 6.0.1 after getting my phone replaced.
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CyberpodS2 said:
Please don't take this the wrong way but scrolling down the very forum category you asked this question in has a dozen different threads about the same problem. We all seem to have different ideas of what causes the BLOD but regardless that is front and center on the list. I personally choose to stay with 6.0.1 after getting my phone replaced.
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Ye I am aware of the batter issue.. although I am not sure if I can "protect" myself against it (e.g. checking build date in fastboot or so).
Anything else that I should look out for ?

Just take note of the few trips along the way. There was a version of TWRP that had problems restoring EPS. Some folks are having issues with dec updates of a few roms. Mostly just read each Rom thread and look for the common problems. It's a pretty solid community actually.
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Utini said:
Any problems/bugs that could occur out-of-the-boy which I should be aware of?
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Both our 6P's have been flawless. Unlock the bootloader first thing and keep it unlocked permanently, update to the latest firmware and enjoy your new phone.
Do not go cheap on chargers/cables. When you buy something, make sure it is certified compliant with the USB-C standard. See the Accessories sub-forum and Benson Leung for more info.

v12xke said:
Both our 6P's have been flawless. Unlock the bootloader first thing and keep it unlocked permanently, update to the latest firmware and enjoy your new phone.
Do not go cheap on chargers/cables. When you buy something, make sure it is certified compliant with the USB-C standard. See the Accessories sub-forum and Benson Leung for more info.
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Oh my god.. so many reviews on comments... just tell me.. whats the best charger for the best price I can get right now (preferable on amazon europe) ?
I will need 2-3 of them :S

Utini said:
Oh my god.. so many reviews on comments... just tell me.. whats the best charger for the best price I can get right now (preferable on amazon europe)? I will need 2-3 of them :S
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You can't go wrong with Choetech brand chargers and cables. To avoid problems, buy a charger that has at least one USB-C port rated at 5V/3A like the one that comes with the 6P and use a USB-C to USB-C cable for charging. Just search on Amazon for "Choetech USB-C". My advice is just to stay away from using any charging cable with USB-A. Same goes for your car charger. Good luck.

v12xke said:
You can't go wrong with Choetech brand chargers and cables. To avoid problems, buy a charger that has at least one USB-C port rated at 5V/3A like the one that comes with the 6P and use a USB-C to USB-C cable for charging. Just search on Amazon for "Choetech USB-C". My advice is just to stay away from using any charging cable with USB-A. Same goes for your car charger. Good luck.
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The last post in the choteo review thread recommends not to buy anything from them because of thermal issues

Anker.

sharp2G said:
Anker.
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Don't

v12xke said:
Both our 6P's have been flawless. Unlock the bootloader first thing and keep it unlocked permanently, update to the latest firmware and enjoy your new phone.
Do not go cheap on chargers/cables. When you buy something, make sure it is certified compliant with the USB-C standard. See the Accessories sub-forum and Benson Leung for more info.
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He shouldn't unlock right away because:
1. He'll lose Android pay, access to a number of banking apps, and other apps that use safetynet, assuming that he uses those. Especially WHEN, not if, safetynet patches magisk.
2. Run the phone for a week or two before he starts modding, if he does, so he can see what's NORMAL so that he can see what's ABNORMAL.
3. Why unlock it ASAP when you get no benefit on stock, with the loss of functionality talked about in #1.
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Charging/USB Issues

Hi XDA,
OP5 has recently started having this issue. Was wondering if any of you have had or fixed it.
When plugging in my USB cord, the phone behaves as if it is being rapidly plugged in and out, like 2-4x per second. As a result, I cannot get to the phone via adb or fastboot. The phone also seems to have the issue regardless of kernel installed. However, I have not tried with an older OOS version.
Any ideas?

That seems more like a hardware issue.

Pwnycorn said:
That seems more like a hardware issue.
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This is what I am thinking. Its weird b.c it can be sporadic.
Trying to get an advance replacement from OP b.c I cant go w.o a phone for weeks while this one is diagnosed/repaired. Anyone have luck getting an adv replacement from them?

Does your phone charge normally or do you see odd behavior there as well?

^^ it jumps on/off charge rapidly... complete w vibrating.
I managed to use a toothpick to scrape the top/bottom of the usb port contacts... seems to have improved, however, I am wary since sometimes it stops happening for a few hours/days.
The phone actually does charge, the biggest issue is annoyance of the constant vibrating/screen light up & the complete lack of ability to adb or transfer files via usb when it happens.

asuhoops8628 said:
^^ it jumps on/off charge rapidly... complete w vibrating.
I managed to use a toothpick to scrape the top/bottom of the usb port contacts... seems to have improved, however, I am wary since sometimes it stops happening for a few hours/days.
The phone actually does charge, the biggest issue is annoyance of the constant vibrating/screen light up & the complete lack of ability to adb or transfer files via usb when it happens.
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You might want to try cleaning the port using a can of condensed air--but you need to be careful to use very short bursts at an angle, not straight in and also not to spray any condensation into the port. It sounds like your port is either dirty or loose. I've never heard of an Android USB port getting dirty enough to affect functioning when the phone is so new but if the toothpick helped maybe that's the problem. I am wary of the USB port on this phone. It doesn't feel very solid to me compared to previous phoned I've owned. The headphone port isn't good either. It takes very little movement for a headphone plug to pop out.

jhs39 said:
You might want to try cleaning the port using a can of condensed air--but you need to be careful to use very short bursts at an angle, not straight in and also not to spray any condensation into the port. It sounds like your port is either dirty or loose. I've never heard of an Android USB port getting dirty enough to affect functioning when the phone is so new but if the toothpick helped maybe that's the problem. I am wary of the USB port on this phone. It doesn't feel very solid to me compared to previous phoned I've owned. The headphone port isn't good either. It takes very little movement for a headphone plug to pop out.
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Condensed air is a good idea.
Yes I am worried the solder has started coming loose on the port. Although, if that were the case, pressure would presumably cause the issue to go away, which it does not.
I am hoping it might have been a tiny piece of metal or something that got in there and was causing issues. So far so good this morning when plugging the phone in. Still working the replacement route with OP, but at least it seems to be holding for now.
Ill try to keep this thread updated with results.

Report Back.
The direction I insert my USB C cable seems to have issues with one direction vs the other.... seems to make me think something is screwed up with teh contatcs within the phone.

asuhoops8628 said:
Report Back.
The direction I insert my USB C cable seems to have issues with one direction vs the other.... seems to make me think something is screwed up with teh contatcs within the phone.
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That's possible but I think trying to clean the port with condensed air is still worth a try. I don't like the way the USB connection feels when a cord is inserted or removed from the OP5 so it wouldn't surprise me if a contact did go wonky. Keep us updated. This is a problem other owners may eventually encounter as well.

jhs39 said:
That's possible but I think trying to clean the port with condensed air is still worth a try. I don't like the way the USB connection feels when a cord is inserted or removed from the OP5 so it wouldn't surprise me if a contact did go wonky. Keep us updated. This is a problem other owners may eventually encounter as well.
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Yep, tried after that post with condensed air too... gave it a spray 3x for about 1-2 secs each time. Still only working one direction with the USB-C.
I am confident its a hardware issue at this point. Im waiting to hear back from OnePlus on approval for an advance replacement. Phone is not even 2 months old

asuhoops8628 said:
Yep, tried after that post with condensed air too... gave it a spray 3x for about 1-2 secs each time. Still only working one direction with the USB-C.
I am confident its a hardware issue at this point. Im waiting to hear back from OnePlus on approval for an advance replacement. Phone is not even 2 months old
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That sucks. Are there any authorized service centers for OnePlus phones or is the only option sending the phone in? I tried to find out before buying the OP5 but nobody seemed to know.

asuhoops8628 said:
Hi XDA,
OP5 has recently started having this issue. Was wondering if any of you have had or fixed it.
When plugging in my USB cord, the phone behaves as if it is being rapidly plugged in and out, like 2-4x per second. As a result, I cannot get to the phone via adb or fastboot. The phone also seems to have the issue regardless of kernel installed. However, I have not tried with an older OOS version.
Any ideas?
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I've had this with a powerbank when other devices are drawing too... Other than that nope! Get a ticket raised!!

jhs39 said:
That sucks. Are there any authorized service centers for OnePlus phones or is the only option sending the phone in? I tried to find out before buying the OP5 but nobody seemed to know.
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Dude, dont buy a OP... only option is to send it in. Being told they denied my request for an advance replacement. Its a 1.5mo old phone. & I have to be without it for weeks while you (oneplus) fix. Um, no.
jameswalker457 said:
I've had this with a powerbank when other devices are drawing too... Other than that nope! Get a ticket raised!!
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I have one with them. Problem is, they are asking me to go without a phone for over 2 weeks. I am in sales and make my living on having my phone with me at all times.

asuhoops8628 said:
Dude, dont buy a OP... only option is to send it in. Being told they denied my request for an advance replacement. Its a 1.5mo old phone. & I have to be without it for weeks while you (oneplus) fix. Um, no.
I have one with them. Problem is, they are asking me to go without a phone for over 2 weeks. I am in sales and make my living on having my phone with me at all times.
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Won't they send you a loaned phone? What country are you from? In the UK you'd have rights against this.

jameswalker457 said:
Won't they send you a loaned phone? What country are you from? In the UK you'd have rights against this.
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No they wont send me a phone. I have to send this out for repair be without it for god knows how long.
I am in the US.

asuhoops8628 said:
No they wont send me a phone. I have to send this out for repair be without it for god knows how long.
I am in the US.
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Had a quick law and it looks like consumers rights are rubbish in the US! I'm sorry I couldn't be more help.

jameswalker457 said:
Had a quick law and it looks like consumers rights are rubbish in the US! I'm sorry I couldn't be more help.
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All good. Our rights suck with stuff like this.
Anyway. Hope this thread is helpful to prospective buyers. Shame, because this phone is pretty sweet otherwise.

asuhoops8628 said:
Dude, dont buy a OP... only option is to send it in. Being told they denied my request for an advance replacement. Its a 1.5mo old phone. & I have to be without it for weeks while you (oneplus) fix. Um, no.
I have one with them. Problem is, they are asking me to go without a phone for over 2 weeks. I am in sales and make my living on having my phone with me at all times.
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I have a backup phone so that wouldn't be a disaster for me but I can understand how it could be a huge inconvenience for many people. It's too bad they don't contract out with one of the phone repair chains. That would make things much easier for owners.

Op3t blasted!?

OP3T blasted? Yes in Mumbai, India. Hard to believe but it's true..
Check this out..
https://www.google.ae/amp/s/m.gadge...i-battery-blamed/amp_articleshow/62752693.cms

You mean spontaneously exploded.
Well for one, it's a Facebook post. There may be pictures, but we cannot confirm how the device was taken care of. For all we know, the user may have kept the device somewhere like a car dashboard and drove while it was being exposed to high heat from the sun, and that may have damaged the battery.
Secondly, Li-Po batteries are prone to exploding even after a hard drop. That's the issue with them. But I don't think it is a repeated issue, as most of us are nearing our two year mark with this device, and this is only one report out of hundreds of thousands of devices.
If it is a device fault, then it should've happened earlier and to many others, like another famous OEM's device *cough*. This is most probably the fault of the victims due to bad device handling.
But still, after seeing this post, I am beginning to look at my phone warily, hoping it doesn't go all Fat Boy on me.

Prashanthme said:
OP3T blasted? Yes in Mumbai, India. Hard to believe but it's true..
Check this out..
https://www.google.ae/amp/s/m.gadge...i-battery-blamed/amp_articleshow/62752693.cms
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yes it blasted so ??
it could be his mistake for hsi phone being blast.
i have nevr heard one plus phone blasting like that?
and only one blasted so its not a big deal like the galaxy note 7.
dont make this mall thing a hug mess by posting this plz. its not a thing thats happening everyday or every month
its his mistake not one pluses maybe.
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thes3usa said:
You mean spontaneously exploded.
Well for one, it's a Facebook post. There may be pictures, but we cannot confirm how the device was taken care of. For all we know, the user may have kept the device somewhere like a car dashboard and drove while it was being exposed to high heat from the sun, and that may have damaged the battery.
Secondly, Li-Po batteries are prone to exploding even after a hard drop. That's the issue with them. But I don't think it is a repeated issue, as most of us are nearing our two year mark with this device, and this is only one report out of hundreds of thousands of devices.
If it is a device fault, then it should've happened earlier and to many others, like another famous OEM's device *cough*. This is most probably the fault of the victims due to bad device handling.
But still, after seeing this post, I am beginning to look at my phone warily, hoping it doesn't go all Fat Boy on me.
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nicely said.
people only want to criticise every phone on the market so dont know if its true and how it was taken care of. so happy to see that someone thinks like u and does ot blame the oem without having any solid proof that its their fault

I don't see any criticism from the OP, so is good that he just posted this news.
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RASTAVIPER said:
I don't see any criticism from the OP, so is good that he just posted this news.
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I wasn't dissing OP though, I was saying that our devices are safe, since this isn't a device wide issue.

thes3usa said:
I wasn't dissing OP though, I was saying that our devices are safe, since this isn't a device wide issue.
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I was referring to one of the previous posts.
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Lol... It's just FYI post..

my 3t is blasting from the first day on very powerful

As a 3t user, I very well know how good is the heat management in 3t. It is relatively cool while charging as compared to other fast charging phones out there in market.
"If you dip your phone in water and then will try to charge then most probably it will blast"
Handling is very important in any electronic device.
First of all, oneplus must postmarton the device to come to any conclusion.