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.

h311boy · #4 (**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

PocketPcUser · #5 (**permalink**) 10-15-2008, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by h311boy

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

Thanks.. I didn't know for certain, but thought that it was. Also, you can charge using almost every USB port, as I have tried it several times successfully. Although, it doesn't seem to work properly with PS2...

imdarkside · #6 (**permalink**) 10-16-2008, 12:30 PM

New one for me. The phone completely discharged itself last night. No hookups to wall or usb and had at least 80-90% charge. Not sure what could have been running but could not have been much. Time to wipe the memory again and rebuild.

Dinomon1 · #7 (**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?

GT! · #8 (**permalink**) 10-18-2008, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Dinomon1

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?

Sure, just remember to keep your activesync cable connected. There's a bug that prevents wireless charging unless you have the usb cable connected. At least that's my experience

-GT

sorge · #9 (**permalink**) 10-14-2008, 05:15 PM

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

**hooover** · #10 (**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...