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Does it matter what phone charger you use?
Not at all. In fact, a higher amperage charger will likely charge your phone even faster, and it can do so safely. Basically, all modern batteries are built with with a chip that regulates the input—they will allow what they can handle.
Why is my phone telling me to use the original charger?
Check the microUSB port to make sure there is no debris in there–use a can of compressed air to blow it out, or a damp toothpick to root around. It’s also possible you original cable and/or charger is faulty. See if you can borrow someone else’s.
Why does my phone say slow charging use original charger?
A faulty cable is often the reason why your smartphone battery might be charging slowly. Inspect your charging cable carefully and see if there are any signs of significant wear and tear. Any rips, bends, scratches, or damage may be the culprits. Sadly, the only solution to this issue is simply buying a new cable!
Why does my charger keep saying charging is not supported?
Your iPhone says “This accessory may not be supported” because something went wrong when you tried to plug an accessory into your iPhone’s Lightning port. Your iPhone Lightning port is dirty, damaged, or completely broken. Your charger is dirty, damaged, or completely broken.
Can I use any charger to charge my phone?
As long as you’re using the right cable or the right wireless standard (and it’s difficult not to), you can use just about any charger with your phone. Modern-day handsets will regulate the power draw to keep the battery protected, so there’s no danger of blowing up your phone by using a charger that’s too powerful for it.
How many amps should a phone charger have?
Amperage is the measurement of how fast power is being delivered to a device. iPhone and other phone chargers should have 1 amps while tablet chargers typically have 2 amps. The results of the test were consistent across the board.
Are all phone chargers the same?
Nope. Chargers are all the same. As long as the rated capacity of the charger is more than the Phone battery requirement and if you do have a good charger with over load protection, you can use it. I use only one single good charger to charge all my devices.
Should I use an OEM charger or buy a used Charger?
If you decide to use one, you will probably experience longer charge times and it might not last as long as an OEM charger but it’s important to know exactly what you’re sacrificing for the cheaper price. Articles on this blog are written by various members of the uBreakiFix Creative and Marketing teams.