Anyone having issues using aftermarket wall chargers with the EVo?

sanjsrik · #1 (**permalink**) 06-08-2010, 07:42 AM

So, I was on the street and picked up a $10 aftermarket micro USB charger, never had any issues using these things with any device so far. They're half the price of the "official" wall chargers out there.

Get home and when I plug the Evo into it, it charges for a split second, and then says discharging and then stops charging.

I am at a friend's house so I try his charger which is for his Samsung device from MetroPCS, just so happens to be a micro USB as well. Same thing. I tried them both on 3 different plugs. I know the "official" charger works as I try that next (wanted a charger for work as well as for home, given that yes, the battery life of this Evo blows big giant monkey chunks).

Every charger EXCEPT the official HTC charger charges for a split-second and then stops and drains the battery.

Anyone else have any issues with aftermarket chargers and the Evo?

Thanks in advance.

ssteven365 · #2 (**permalink**) 06-08-2010, 10:26 AM

ya, having a similar issue. Don't know that it discharges also. hoping that this is figured out soon.

sanjsrik · #3 (**permalink**) 06-08-2010, 10:30 AM

I eventually had to go to Radio Shack to buy an igo with a tip. $30 for this setup. They wanted $120 for a 16Gb MicroSD card. But the salesman said, "well, it's on sale for $50" holy moly, no wonder they're looking for a buyer for the RS chain. $200 Monster cable anyone?

shellguy · #4 (**permalink**) 06-08-2010, 10:35 AM

I have a feeling it is something about the pin out or the draw it needs, I have chargers for my Plantronics Headsets that will not charge the phone but the converter i have for mini usb to micro works fine.

Shell

sanjsrik · #5 (**permalink**) 06-08-2010, 10:37 AM

Well, I can vouch that the iGo works fine with the A97 Pin adaptor in case anyone is looking into this solution.

LoungeLizard · #6 (**permalink**) 06-08-2010, 11:13 AM

The charger that came with the free bluetooth from Best Buy will not work. Light comes on for a second and then goes off.

sanjsrik · #7 (**permalink**) 06-08-2010, 01:35 PM

IF anyone comes up with an idea as to why these are not working, I mean, seriously, the generic charges should be fine. The generic chargers were fine for the TP2, why now are we getting this silliness with the Evo?

WisdomWolfX · #8 (**permalink**) 06-08-2010, 04:51 PM

I have a different issue with third party charges. They'll charge the phone, but when plugged in they make it lag like crazy. I have several small USB blocks (similar to the one that comes with the iPhone) that I purchased off eBay. They cause crazy lag. The HTC one and the official adapter I got with my iPad work fine. I also noticed some lag, but not as bad when using my iGo tip that I used with my Moment.

D\/8 · #9 (**permalink**) 06-08-2010, 07:29 PM

I know someone mentioned that non-oem chargers caused the screens to go bad in the hero so be careful!!

I too had issues with the charger from the free headset. Think I'm gonna spend the extra coin for known brand like the motorola car charger that best buy offered.

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shappy0869 · #10 (**permalink**) 06-08-2010, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WisdomWolfX

I have a different issue with third party charges. They'll charge the phone, but when plugged in they make it lag like crazy. I have several small USB blocks (similar to the one that comes with the iPhone) that I purchased off eBay. They cause crazy lag. The HTC one and the official adapter I got with my iPad work fine. I also noticed some lag, but not as bad when using my iGo tip that I used with my Moment.

I have this exact problem with a generic USB block that I had for my TP2. However, plugging the USB cable into my computer to charge works fine.

Very strange indeed.