[monty1977]

Is this normal? It's a huge battery and I have no complaints about the amount of time I get out of it (two days easily, often two and a half), but what do other Passport owners experience?

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[shai404]

I've only had my passport for two days and I notice it's not charging at a rapid rate but the battery is amazing!!!! My iPhone charges in no time and dies in no time lol so......

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[lonestar1135]

Grab one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/Blackberry-Fol...UvbUpU11257618

It's a rapid charger. Works with Passport and any other micro USB device.

Mine goes from 15% to 100% in about an hour.

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[Gadgetgirl38]

Also put it in airplane mode to charge.....mine charges within 2 hours by doing this.

[mamgu04]

Yes I know what you mean. I too expected it to take longer to charge but as long as it keeps lasting for 36 + hours I think it must be okay.

Amazing Blackberry Passport! SQW100-1. 10-3-0-908

[shai404]

Grab one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/Blackberry-Fol...UvbUpU11257659

It's a rapid charger. Works with Passport and any other micro USB device.

Mine goes from 15% to 100% in about an hour.

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Thanks just ordered!!

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[homer1475]

I have used my old PB chargers every since the PB came out, on my 9900, z10, and now my PP. Takes little to no time to charge(roughly 2 to 3 hours), and have not seen a degradation in battery performance or life.

[monty1977]

Grab one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/Blackberry-Fol...UvbUpU11257776

It's a rapid charger. Works with Passport and any other micro USB device.

Mine goes from 15% to 100% in about an hour.

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Thanks for this, I'll probably order one!


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[monty1977]

Also put it in airplane mode to charge.....mine charges within 2 hours by doing this.

Good tip, I'll try this. Thanks!

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[kasedillz]

I'm using a Playbook charger and it's really fast.
Am I damaging my battery long term if I keep doing this????

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[iToya]

I'm using a Playbook charger and it's really fast.
Am I damaging my battery long term if I keep doing this????

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Nope!

Typed and swiped from my Passport.

[monty1977]

Does the Playbook charger use a microUSB?

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[W1ck3D86]

Try the playbook charger if u have one

[kyoiskyo]

Grab one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/Blackberry-Fol...UvbUpU11258656

It's a rapid charger. Works with Passport and any other micro USB device.

Mine goes from 15% to 100% in about an hour.

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Rapid chargers deteriorate the battery quickly

[yessuz]

Is this normal? It's a huge battery and I have no complaints about the amount of time I get out of it (two days easily, often two and a half), but what do other Passport owners experience?

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What charger do you use? Generic, or BlackBerry's?
BlackBerry's OEM charger provides 1300 mah charge, while some generic chargers or usb port provide just 500

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[fanisk]

2 hours with the original European charger that came with the phone.

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[miketedeschi]

Grab one of these:

Amazon.com: Blackberry Folding Blade Charger for Playbook (Black): Computers & Accessories

It's a rapid charger. Works with Passport and any other micro USB device.

Mine goes from 15% to 100% in about an hour.

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the stock charger is 1400mA and the PB one you suggest is 1800mA. Assuming the Passport will draw more than 1400mA (i think it does also) I don't see it doubling the speed from his 4 hours, to your 2 hours to charge.

Either the 4 hour guy has horrible service and high data use, or something else is going on. That's a big difference.

[shai404]

Used the charger that came with the PP today and it's charging much faster.

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[miketedeschi]

that being said, I have a 2100mA car charger made for iPads, and my passport charges faster with that than any other bricks. Also pay attention to the USB cable, a cheap one WILL slow you down a lot, trust me.

[olee2222]

Good point about the usb cable!

My Passport charges between 2-3h with the standard cable and charger.

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[olee2222]

But closer to 3h.

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[yvpan1]

yeah, it's kinda slow to charge, but i'm using the PB rapid charger, not bad though, 25% to full in about 2-2.5 hours compared to 3+ hours with the standard charger..

i wish the latest 10.3.1 OS will unleash the snapdragon's Quick Charge that will charge this beast faster!! a good battery life is a plus, but a good battery life + a quick charging time is a MUST!

[Viet Ton]

Is there something wrong with my charger? It takes forever to charge. And unlike what you guys have been saying about your charger, my Passport charger is only 5V-750 mA while my Q10 is even better at 850 mA? Did I get a bad charger or what? and I'm in the UK, maybe there's a law in EU that prohibit things like that *wth*

[draconis123]

I'm using a Playbook charger and it's really fast.
Am I damaging my battery long term if I keep doing this????

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Yes. Fast chargers equals more heat and heat is a major factor in longevity while charging.

It's suggested if you're charging over night to use a trickle charger. The slower the better as it will produce much less heat.

That being said if you're in a rush then use a fast charger. I have one in my car just in case.

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