Charging my phone via laptop or PC

rjstyles69 · 14th June 2007, 23:56

Please read complimentary charger

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Its available in Europe, yet to see one in India. Will PM you if I can source one.

devarshi84 · 15th June 2007, 00:17

I know that most companies are releasing new USB cables to help charge via USB's but I guess with proper drivers (sometimes hacked) usually do the work.

my last 4 phones have had the capacity to charge from the laptop.

Siemens S65 and sxg75
Motorola E680i
nokia N91

sreenivass · 15th June 2007, 23:14

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Originally Posted by vivekiny2k

on the other hand, my motorola razr had a mini USB but would not charge when connected via laptop. same port used by it's own charger worked though.

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Originally Posted by devarshi84

I know that most companies are releasing new USB cables to help charge via USB's but I guess with proper drivers (sometimes hacked) usually do the work.

my last 4 phones have had the capacity to charge from the laptop.

Siemens S65 and sxg75
Motorola E680i
nokia N91

I can charge mt Moto Razor on mini USB when I have accompanying software installed.

shyamhegde · 15th June 2007, 23:50

I tried a so called USB charger - an unbranded chinese stuff for Nokia phones from SP Road Bangalore (for 100Rs. I guess) but it did not charge my 8310, 6610 and any phone other than 3310 and 3315 (all of them Nokia). Did not try on N72 as I did not want to take a chance with that.

filcord · 16th June 2007, 15:31

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Originally Posted by sreenivass

I can charge mt Moto Razor on mini USB when I have accompanying software installed.

I can charge my wife's Razr and my L7 slvr on USB, but only from a desktop. I think from a laptop it does not charge.

suren181 · 16th June 2007, 15:43

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Originally Posted by filcord

I can charge my wife's Razr and my L7 slvr on USB, but only from a desktop. I think from a laptop it does not charge.

I have a Blackberry pearl and it does charge of the PC and a Laptop, however please note that the laptop itself should have been connected to the mains, for the need of a USB charge is a Powered USB source.

Jaggu · 16th June 2007, 17:07

its available in ezone (koramanagla) and made by HP, has a whole set of cables for phones from nokia to sont ericson to assortment of PDA's in the same pack. didnt check the price coz i was in a hurry

cooldude1988765 · 16th June 2007, 17:26

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Originally Posted by devarshi84

my last 4 phones have had the capacity to charge from the laptop.
nokia N91

how did you charge the n 91 via usb ???

sreenivass · 16th June 2007, 17:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by filcord

I can charge my wife's Razr and my L7 slvr on USB, but only from a desktop. I think from a laptop it does not charge.

I use a laptop regularly, A few months ago I charged it from desktop too. The only requirement being phone software required.

devarshi84 · 16th June 2007, 18:31

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Originally Posted by cooldude1988765

how did you charge the n 91 via usb ???

I just plugged it in my laptop USB port..

cooldude1988765 · 17th June 2007, 08:56

Mine does not get charged ... :(

sreenivass · 17th June 2007, 11:37

It may have to do with USB 1.1 or 2.0, may be worth checking out. Many models from a couple of yrs ago do not have 2.0 USB. I am sure speeds supported are different, can not recall if charging capability was there in 1.1

cooldude1988765 · 17th June 2007, 14:37

Mine is a brand new laptop and all usb 2.0 ports.
Devarshi are you sure the n91 charges via usb ???

filcord · 17th June 2007, 22:53

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Originally Posted by sreenivass

I use a laptop regularly, A few months ago I charged it from desktop too. The only requirement being phone software required.

To charge the slvr one needs only the cable, software is only if you want to back up the phonebook, etc. I use the cable on my office PC where I have no Motorola software, it charges the Slvr just fine.

devarshi84 · 17th June 2007, 22:56

cooldude, I am 100% positive. It was a silver N91 with 4gig HDD and a cradle. I used it in Canada and it was a middle eastern version. Dont have the phone anymore but will try to give you more details if needed.

14th June 2007, 23:56	#16
rjstyles69 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bengalooru.. Posts: 4,343 Thanked: 842 Times View My Garage	Please read complimentary charger . Its available in Europe, yet to see one in India. Will PM you if I can source one. Last edited by rjstyles69 : 15th June 2007 at 00:08.
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devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	I know that most companies are releasing new USB cables to help charge via USB's but I guess with proper drivers (sometimes hacked) usually do the work. my last 4 phones have had the capacity to charge from the laptop. Siemens S65 and sxg75 Motorola E680i nokia N91
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shyamhegde BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 284 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	I tried a so called USB charger - an unbranded chinese stuff for Nokia phones from SP Road Bangalore (for 100Rs. I guess) but it did not charge my 8310, 6610 and any phone other than 3310 and 3315 (all of them Nokia). Did not try on N72 as I did not want to take a chance with that.
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Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,906 Times	its available in ezone (koramanagla) and made by HP, has a whole set of cables for phones from nokia to sont ericson to assortment of PDA's in the same pack. didnt check the price coz i was in a hurry
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cooldude1988765 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,042 Thanked: 194 Times	Mine does not get charged ... :(
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17th June 2007, 11:37	#27
sreenivass BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bangalore India Posts: 932 Thanked: 44 Times View My Garage	It may have to do with USB 1.1 or 2.0, may be worth checking out. Many models from a couple of yrs ago do not have 2.0 USB. I am sure speeds supported are different, can not recall if charging capability was there in 1.1
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17th June 2007, 14:37	#28
cooldude1988765 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,042 Thanked: 194 Times	Mine is a brand new laptop and all usb 2.0 ports. Devarshi are you sure the n91 charges via usb ???
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devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	cooldude, I am 100% positive. It was a silver N91 with 4gig HDD and a cradle. I used it in Canada and it was a middle eastern version. Dont have the phone anymore but will try to give you more details if needed.
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