03-02-13 04:22 PM
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  1. canderson85's Avatar
    canderson85
    I have a battery pack from newtrent.com that has 1A and 2.1A ports for charging. Is it okay to charge my z10 from either port or no?


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    Last edited by canderson85; 02-17-13 at 07:25 PM.
    02-17-13 05:51 PM
  2. sclitheroe's Avatar
    sclitheroe
    Lithium Ion batteries require a very specific and highly controlled charge cycle, utilizing a microprocessor controlled charge circuit. The battery charger circuitry built into the phone will only draw at maximum what it is rated/designed to deliver for the battery supplied with the phone - it may or may not charge more quickly on the higher powered port, but if it does, it should be safe to use. A higher output power supply cannot "overpower" the charging circuitry.

    That being said, it is always preferable to charge any battery at less than maximum rate where possible, which minimizes heat and electrochemical stress on the battery and prolongs its life. This is somewhat less of a concern on the Z10 since it has an easily replaced battery and they are quite affordably priced.

    -Scott
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    02-17-13 06:59 PM
  3. InvalidUser0510's Avatar
    InvalidUser0510
    ^ well said!
    02-17-13 07:00 PM
  4. canderson85's Avatar
    canderson85
    Great info thanks for the help!

    Posted via CB10
    02-17-13 07:20 PM
  5. dracolnyte's Avatar
    dracolnyte
    i was thinking about buying the blackberry premium car charger where it is rated at 1.8A. would that be a good idea to use on my Z10?
    02-17-13 08:05 PM
  6. canderson85's Avatar
    canderson85
    I recommend everyone looking for an on the go charger check out newtrent.com

    The 12000 mah battery pack I got from them should charge my z10 about 6 times from 0%! Their prices are also fantastic.

    It's been great to have and very have to worry about running out of battery

    Posted via CB10
    02-17-13 08:45 PM
  7. ignites's Avatar
    ignites
    I used the charger from PlayBook which has a higher AMp output. Using a regular usb charger I get 16% - 25% charge an hour. Using Playbook charger I get 66% an hour (figure from app called 'Battery Indicator' a wonderful andriod app in BB World) So if charging it taking too long, time to swap chargers!
    02-17-13 08:51 PM
  8. bmercer94's Avatar
    bmercer94
    Originally Posted by dracolnyte
    i was thinking about buying the blackberry premium car charger where it is rated at 1.8A. would that be a good idea to use on my Z10?
    Both myself and @azeis (CrackBerry Adam) use our PlayBook chargers(BB Prem. Charger, 1800mAh) with our Z10s, and i have had no side effects.
    03-02-13 04:22 PM
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