topic Re: No charger - why should I pay? in Android

No charger - why should I pay?

Anonymous — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:44:35 GMT

I'm aware there's no charger included with my HTC One X+ to help save the rain forrests and all that stuff, but the problem is charging from my PC takes at least twice as long. So I'm forced to pay extra for the inconvience o2 caused me? That doesn't sound fair at all to me. I bet o2's "discounted charger" is poor quaility also and doesn't output 1A like the HTC charger does. I want a genuine HTC charger that charges my phone properly and I shouldn't have to resort to paying £5 on ebay for a proper one.

Re: No charger - why should I pay?

MI5 — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:51:47 GMT

This policy has been in place for a long tome now and I can honestly say that you are the first to complain on here about it. You will also find that all wall chargers will give a regulated 1A output.

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version7point0 — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:56:13 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
I'm aware there's no charger included with my HTC One X+

What phone did you have previously? The majority of phones produced over recent years can be charged from the same lead / ac adapter.

The idea behind the One X+ not being boxed with a charger is simply because there are so many of them laying around unused, which personally I feel is a great step forward for manufacturers and providers - not necessarily to force you to charge via USB on a computer / laptop.

The situation you are in is unfortunately down to the decision you made when you went for that particular handset.

I know this response is of no help and will be interpreted as unsympathetic, but there is really no alterative but to purchase a charger or return the device (subject to when / where you purchased it).

Re: No charger - why should I pay?

Anonymous — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:57:24 GMT

No they don't, if you take a look on ebay they all offer different outputs and look like they're made out of cheese also. I wouldn't be surprised if o2 used the same grade product and slapped their logo on it.

I want a geniune HTC charger that outputs the correct ampage so I don't have to wait 6 hours for my phone to fully charge from my PC.

Re: No charger - why should I pay?

MI5 — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:59:05 GMT

My reference was for CE approved chargers not ebay rubbish...

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Anonymous — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:59:17 GMT

I used to have an iPhone 5 but I sold it along with the charger. I don't have any other USB chargers, I always sell off my gadgets before upgrading.

Re: No charger - why should I pay?

Anonymous — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 20:15:59 GMT

if you are that desperate & want one, buy one from htc themselves

Re: No charger - why should I pay?

Anonymous — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 20:44:57 GMT

Why should I? o2 should supply with me one like everyone else, I shouldn't have to pay a penny. Just supplying the USB cable isn't good enough if it takes so long to charge the phone.

Re: No charger - why should I pay?

MI5 — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 20:57:18 GMT

You knew you weren't getting a charger when you ordered the phone so I don't see your point. Demanding a free charger now is going to get you no where and just makes you sound immature.

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Anonymous — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:06:35 GMT

I was ok with it until I realised how long it takes to charge. Very inconvenient.

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perksie — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:28:39 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
I was ok with it until I realised how long it takes to charge. Very inconvenient.

Your decision, stop whinging and go and get one, they're as cheap as chips now!

Re: No charger - why should I pay?

Anonymous — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:32:56 GMT

I just looked on ebay - the very first adaptor I looked at was 1000ma - £2.19 - seller with 99.9% feedback.

Your pc/laptop will be outputting 500ma - it will charge any phone but it will take longer if you are charging with high-draw hardware active - switching off blue-tooth, wi-fi, data etc will reduce charge-times (and soon save enough money on your leccy bill to buy a charger :))

Incidentally - did you have to buy your phone from O2? If not, was the purchase price exactly the same everywhere - or did you pay more or less than elsewhere?

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Anonymous — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 22:12:07 GMT

if you dont like the charging time use a landline insted or a basic phone

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Anonymous — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 00:37:28 GMT

Surely this is a HTC issue and has nothing to do with O2.

Anybody you know that has updated from a Galaxy s2 to a s3, S2 and HTC use the same charger connections.

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jonsie — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 00:29:37 GMT

My son's S2 charger is different from my S3.

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Anonymous — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 00:36:33 GMT

I will edit it but I meant the same charger for the HTC as my sister has one so a S2 user will have one spare.

Re: No charger - why should I pay?

jonsie — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 00:39:51 GMT

QAh, gotcha!:smileytongue:

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perksie — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 00:50:00 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
Surely this is a HTC issue and has nothing to do with O2.

No it's an idea from O2 and others I believe:

http://news.o2.co.uk/2012/09/26/no-charger-please-just-a-new-phone/

They asked people and the response suggested most people would be ok with it.

All the makers are now supposed to be making a standard charging system.

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Anonymous — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 00:53:48 GMT

@perksie wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
Surely this is a HTC issue and has nothing to do with O2.

No it's an idea from O2 and others I believe:

http://news.o2.co.uk/2012/09/26/no-charger-please-just-a-new-phone/

They asked people and the response suggested most people would be ok with it.

All the makers are now supposed to be making a standard charging system.

I did not know that but I have to say I think it is a great idea, I have chargers and cables coming out of my ears at home.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Genuine-HTC-Charger-Wildfire-Inspire/dp/B004VR9US6/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_2_0

Re: No charger - why should I pay?

Anonymous — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 00:55:22 GMT

That article also says that O2 will sell you a charger at cost price as well.