USB Charging - Is this normal

Dinomon1 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-14-2008, 04:57 PM

I connected my Touch to MS ActiveSync to Sync with my PC, but via that USB cable, my phone start to charge? Is this normal? thnx advance.

**hooover** · #2 (**permalink**) 10-14-2008, 05:02 PM

yes that is a alternative to charging from your wall charger

PocketPcUser · #3 (**permalink**) 10-14-2008, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dinomon1

I connected my Touch to MS ActiveSync to Sync with my PC, but via that USB cable, my phone start to charge? Is this normal? thnx advance.

Yep, this is a cable that both sends and recieves data, as well as power to your device. It is usually faster (I think) then your OEM Charger that came with your device. However, leaving your device connected to your computer can sometimes cause problems, so just make sure your device doesn't slow down after staying plugged in all the time. I don't have your device to say for sure, but often software will start to cause problems (really it is just bugs, that need to get fixed) so see if it impacts your performance any. You are probably fine, but before replacing your device, check that.

Dinomon1 · #4 (**permalink**) 10-14-2008, 05:12 PM

Thanks both of u guys. I have Sprint HTC Touch. I just noticed that I can charge it via USB cable just as via wall charger, very interesting.

This is just awesome!!

Can this be charged via Bluetooth?

sorge · #5 (**permalink**) 10-14-2008, 05:15 PM

No its cannot be charged via Bluetooth, it needs the physical cable connection...

**hooover** · #6 (**permalink**) 10-14-2008, 05:17 PM

nope but you can set up a wireless tether for your laptop via bt...but the charge on the activesync is a bit slower then the wall...

h311boy · #7 (**permalink**) 10-15-2008, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by PocketPcUser

It is usually faster (I think) then your OEM Charger that came with your device.

Just for the record, the oem charger is about double the speed of the usb charge. From a dead battery to full my phone charges around 1.5h on wall charger, and around 3h on usb

**shaggylive** · #8 (**permalink**) 10-15-2008, 02:26 AM

yes, usb max current is 500mah, the oem wall charger is 1000mah.

math is your friend.

**No1ustad** · #9 (**permalink**) 10-15-2008, 04:18 AM

so our phones don't charge via Rev. A either??

Dinomon1 · #10 (**permalink**) 10-15-2008, 11:11 AM

Is there anyways to switch the charging option via USB (if you prefer to)?
Also, is it safe to charge the phone via USB?