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battery and charging - submariner - 02-25-2021 Si it might be only my ignorance that I expected some charger to be packed with phone. ofc I've ordered in a separate package battery charger itself, but getting to the point upon first boot battery showed something like 30% plugging it with that USB-C red cable to an ultrabook instantly shows it to be 40 or 50% something unplugging it after few seconds shows like 47% percent which after a while resets to some other number So I was just wondering if its just me not having a proper charger has such issues, maybe a battery is bad ? I'm not refunding or whatever, but given such limited supply of components for phone in a package itself (talking of 2GB version) its a bit worrying. in a week or so I should get a package with more cables and docker and such, but this battery % status on KDE Manjaro UI is a bit worrying. RE: battery and charging - Zebulon Walton - 02-25-2021 You might want to check on the software board whether there are any issues with the battery life display on KDE Manjaro. From what I have read here the Pinephone charging works best with the older charger types. I use a generic 2 amp USB charger and it works fine with that. If you have reason to believe the battery is bad, replacements are available on eBay for under $10. (It's a Samsung EB-BJ700BBC/BBE/CBE battery as used in the 2015 Samsung Galaxy J7 phone.) I bought another battery on eBay to have a spare and it works fine, I just had to remove a plastic molding that was glued to the bottom in order for it to fit. These work for me: https://www.ebay.com/itm/US-Plug-5V-2A-USB-Port-Wall-Charger-5-Volt-2-Amp-AC-DC-Power-Adapter-Converter/231990531054?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT https://www.ebay.com/itm/3000mAh-Battery-EB-BJ700BBC-For-Samsung-Galaxy-J7-2015-J700-J7008-Replacement/323865335933?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT RE: battery and charging - submariner - 02-25-2021 (02-25-2021, 01:21 PM)Zebulon Walton Wrote: You might want to check on the software board whether there are any issues with the battery life display on KDE Manjaro. RE: battery and charging - MtnSk8 - 02-25-2021 (02-25-2021, 12:04 PM)submariner Wrote: Si it might be only my ignorance that I expected some charger to be packed with phone. ofc I've ordered in a separate package battery charger itself, but getting to the point Depending on the OS you are using the battery level reporting will be different. I have mobian on the emmc (daily driver,love it!) and it reports wildly fluctuating values for the state of charge. While kde plasma does much much much better (at the moment). I recommend trying out some other os's if you haven't yet. Cheers! RE: battery and charging - theD0ctor - 03-01-2021 (02-25-2021, 12:04 PM)submariner Wrote: Si it might be only my ignorance that I expected some charger to be packed with phone. ofc I've ordered in a separate package battery charger itself, but getting to the point In terms of the charger, here's the one I use: AmazonBasics 15W One-Port USB-C Wall Charger for Tablets and Phones with Power Delivery - Black: Amazon.ca: Cell Phones & Accessories It is right on spec for a 15W charger, 5v 3a. Utilizes fastest charge possible. I haven't waited longer than 30 minute to get to full charge from near dead. EDIT: note that you will need to use a usb c to usb c cable for that charger |