Using a charger from another phone

[Fahrvergnügen]

Just picked up an unlocked Cingular/ATT 8525, but it only came with the USB synch cord. I know I can charge it with that, but I also have a wall charger and a car charger from my Razor V3 that seems to fit the factory specs in V&A. Would it be safe to use these with the Hermes or should I bite the bullet and get new chargers?

[CRCinAU]

Any USB Charger should do it. All will be 5v at 500mA+.

[MikeChannon]

As the above poster says other chargers at 500mA will work. BUT if you do some searches you will realise that the Hermes charger is 1000mAand in a few circumstances this is a better rating. So if you get the chance to pick up an official one then I suggest you do. There have been problems reported with using under powered non official chargers. For toppping up now and then it's not a problem though.

Mike

[IanCT]

They'll work fine. Even if it's 500mA, it will just charge a little slower than the 1000mA OEM charger.

[ultramag69]

had an imate jam fried by a motorola charger:(... haven't been game enough to put my jasjam on again... cheers....:)

[new_ppc_user]

i would be very hesitant in using non genuine chargers. there are problems with them in regards to properly charging the unit. do a search and see for yourself on the forum

[C Brown]

I used to use a Moto Razr charger with my wiza and my hermes. The only downfall is that if your battery completely dies it cant jump start it to begin the charge.

[ziadd]

Is it fine to use a htc touch charger for my jasjam? So any genuine HTC charger that has a mini-USB connection should be fine?

[Wam7]

Is it fine to use a htc touch charger for my jasjam? So any genuine HTC charger that has a mini-USB connection should be fine?

Yes, I use my friends HTC S710 (Vox) charger all the time and it's fine both for my phone and Moto S9's headphones.

[ziadd]

Yes, I use my friends HTC S710 (Vox) charger all the time and it's fine both for my phone and Moto S9's headphones.
Ok thanks for that. :D

Would this USB charger be fine? http://www.zazz.com.au/ (there's 1.5 hours left on it) The DC output specs for the ac adapter are 400mA. Would this have a negative effect on the JasJam?


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USB AC Adaptor:

* Powers most USB devices
* Powers Through any Australian Power Outlet
* INPUT: 100-250V.AC 60/50Hz,
* DC 400mA
* OUTPUT: 5V
* Can Be Used Overseas with Appropriate Country Adapter
* Dimensions: 60x40x30mm

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* USB to Cigarette Lighter converter (y'know, for the car)
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Warranty: 12 Months from Zazz on all

[beastfellow]

Original keeps you spending more for what you have already paid alot

[Tsuioku]

Any USB Charger should do it. All will be 5v at 500mA+.

How sensitive is the phone to voltage fluctuations? Just noticed that my old 8125 charger is 5.5V and I also have a Motorola portable charger rated at 5 +/- 0.25V

[ultramag69]

I got a generic little car charger that works fine... It was "Lazer" brand from china...
Maybe, if you're in Australia you might be able to find it.
Cheers....:D

[SkinHead69]

yeah, i'm using "Capdase" miniUSB charger [5V 1A]. it charges my hermes [from 10%] to full for ~2h30m

[AzN_devil]

i have been using a motorola a1200 since i picked up this device used and it didnt come with anything

it just takes longer for the device to recognize its charging and it takes longer to fill up the battery