All articles tagged with #charging issues
The author prefers wireless charging as a reliable backup due to frequent USB-C port failures in recent flagship phones, which can be costly to repair and degrade over time. Wireless charging, though slower and potentially harmful to battery health, offers a crucial fallback to keep devices powered when USB-C ports malfunction, making it a recommended feature for future smartphones.
Early adopters of the Pixel 10 series are expressing dissatisfaction due to increased weight, charging problems, and software bugs such as issues with Android Auto and contactless payments. Despite minor spec upgrades, these hardware and software issues are impacting user experience, though Google is expected to address some of these bugs soon.
Some early Pixel 10 users are experiencing wireless charging problems, including intermittent charging and reduced speeds, likely due to the transition to the Qi2 standard and magnetic power profile. Using Qi2-certified chargers can help ensure full-speed charging, and users are advised to be cautious with older chargers.
Google rolled out a battery management update for Pixel 6a devices, which has led to reduced battery life and charging issues for some users, especially those with batteries over 400 charge cycles. Google is offering battery replacements and credits to affected users, and the impact appears less severe than previous device updates, indicating better handling of the situation.
Some USB-C power banks are not working properly with the iPhone 15 models, possibly due to the iPhone's reverse charging feature. Charging issues include the iPhone 15 failing to charge or charging the power bank instead. The Anker PowerCore Slim 10K PD is one example of a power bank that does not work with the iPhone 15, and the only solution currently is to use the USB-A port. It is recommended for iPhone 15 owners to be aware that certain USB-C power banks may be incompatible.