Slow Charging Issues

[elfrisi]

For the past few days, I've noticed very slow charging on my Pixel even if it says "Charging Rapidly". However it would say it will take around 3 hours to fully charge. When fast charging works, usually clocks at 1 hour and 30 minutes.

I really don't know what can be causing the issue. It's the original charger, and cable. Normally removing the cable and putting it again would fix the issue but it's becoming a common thing for it to take 3 hours.

I remember a similar issue on my Nexus 9 and cleaning the cache would completely fix the issue, but the Pixel XL is missing the Wipe Cache option in the recovery.

Any similar experiences?

 

[Nitemare3219]

On the OEM included charger?

 

[elfrisi]

On the OEM included charger?

Yup.

 

[Nitemare3219]

Could try a factory reset.. probably the only software related solution. I can't remember, but Chainfire may have said that the cache.img was one of the things that got removed in 7.1 so I don't even know if you could wipe it if you wanted to. You could also hit up Google support... maybe they'll send you a new charger to try. Make sure you're using the OEM cable too, at least for now, until you figure it out.

 

[FSOP]

I had this exact issue with mine, factory reset / charging in safe mode didn't work.

Turned out to be a faulty usb cable but Google insisted on replacing the entire package (handset etc) Replacement works fine

 

[elfrisi]

I had this exact issue with mine, factory reset / charging in safe mode didn't work.

Turned out to be a faulty usb cable but Google insisted on replacing the entire package (handset etc) Replacement works fine

Well, thanks for the heads up! What sucks though is that it's type C to type C, I have some Type C to regular USB, I guess I'd have to buy one.

 

[FSOP]

Well, thanks for the heads up! What sucks though is that it's type C to type C, I have some Type C to regular USB, I guess I'd have to buy one.

If it makes you feel any better, Google exchange process is amazing.

Raised the return on mine about 4pm and the replacement was on my desk 9am the next morning, they also give you 14 days to send your old one back so you're it without a phone.

 

[Smallsmx3]

I use ampere to see what the charging rate is and I don't feel like the fast charge is that fast.... My 6p charged at a faster rate and my pixel charges at a faster rate using my Choetech smart charger. I'm going to have to drain the battery and see how long it takes to fully charge with the stock charger

 

[FSOP]

I use ampere to see what the charging rate is and I don't feel like the fast charge is that fast.... My 6p charged at a faster rate and my pixel charges at a faster rate using my Choetech smart charger. I'm going to have to drain the battery and see how long it takes to fully charge with the stock charger

When I checked mine it was charging at something like 2600-2800 but i only watched it for a few minutes, might have gone higher

 

[elfrisi]

If it makes you feel any better, Google exchange process is amazing.

Raised the return on mine about 4pm and the replacement was on my desk 9am the next morning, they also give you 14 days to send your old one back so you're it without a phone.

Yeah but they will most likely put a $769 hold on my card... :S

 

[clockcycle]

Some phones ie lg v10 do not "fast charge" while screen is on (while youre looking at it) to avoid overheating. Ampere cant show max charging rate. I use a usb sleeve (usb doctor) that displays that info or turn on notification display

EDIT: Supposedly Pixel do not fast charge while in use either.

 

[FSOP]

Some phones ie lg v10 do not "fast charge" while screen is on (while youre looking at it) to avoid overheating. Ampere cant show max charging rate. I use a usb sleeve (usb doctor) that displays that info or turn on notification display

EDIT: Supposedly Pixel do not fast charge while in use either.

I think I can confirm this. Last night mine showed 27 minutes to charge from about 50% but after keeping the screen awake for about 30 seconds, it went up to 51 minutes.

 

[trace1er]

I also find my Pixel charges very slow as well even though it says Charging Rapidly (OEM charger, cable). The GSM Arena review said they went from 0% to 46% in 30 minutes, I get more like half of that at most. I used Ampere and it said i was only charging at 710 mA.....

 

[FSOP]

I also find my Pixel charges very slow as well even though it says Charging Rapidly (OEM charger, cable). The GSM Arena review said they went from 0% to 46% in 30 minutes, I get more like half of that at most. I used Ampere and it said i was only charging at 710 mA.....

If you charge it from almost empty it charges very quick, but slows down once it gets nearer to full

 

[trace1er]

If you charge it from almost empty it charges very quick, but slows down once it gets nearer to full

Yes i started charging my phone when it was 4%, and when i looked at it about 20 minutes later it was only at 16%. I think it took about 3 hours to fully charge. The only modification I've made to the phone is unlock the Verizon bootloader and flash the P software (which was subsequently updated to V). I'm seriously wondering if the charger or cable is defective.

 

[FSOP]

Yes i started charging my phone when it was 4%, and when i looked at it about 20 minutes later it was only at 16%. I think it took about 3 hours to fully charge. The only modification I've made to the phone is unlock the Verizon bootloader and flash the P software (which was subsequently updated to V). I'm seriously wondering if the charger or cable is defective.

Potentially, mine was and I had to get the whole thing replaced