"Don't charge when connected to PC" option?

New Daddy · #1 (**permalink**) 12-23-2009, 05:38 PM

I noticed that my new Wm 6.1 phone has "Don't charge when connected to PC" option in its power tab. I don't think my WM 5.0 phone had a similar option.
What's the purpose of this new option?
Why wouldn't one want the phone charged when it's connected to PC?

**Adrianh85** · #2 (**permalink**) 12-23-2009, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by New Daddy

I noticed that my new Wm 6.1 phone has "Don't charge when connected to PC" option in its power tab. I don't think my WM 5.0 phone had a similar option.
What's the purpose of this new option?
Why wouldn't one want the phone charged when it's connected to PC?

this is the path for winmo 6.5
start>settings>system>power>battery> and there should be a option to disable it

gprimr1 · #3 (**permalink**) 12-23-2009, 06:16 PM

It consumes power from the laptop battery, so it's possible someone may want to extend battery life.

**Adrianh85** · #4 (**permalink**) 12-23-2009, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by gprimr1

It consumes power from the laptop battery, so it's possible someone may want to extend battery life.

i didnt read all the way but ^^^+1 , plus while teathering this can help with stopping ur phone from over heating(while connected via usb)

gprimr1 · #5 (**permalink**) 12-23-2009, 11:01 PM

Some people have reported high speeds when this is enabled. I suspect it has to do with the USB bus both charging the device and running the data connection.

A better alternative would be to by a USB Y cable, so you can get 2 ports worth of power.