So I tether my computer to my 3G connection via USB with pdanet... but whenever I hook it up and use my phone, it doesn't charge my phone, and I lose quite a bit of battery after using my phone for a while... And the phone gets pretty warm...
And, I've also been hearing things about an actual cap to 3G data... should I not be tethering?
Thanks.
I can't say that I am wholly surprised that your phone is getting warm. I'm not sure about the charging though. The longer you use your phone, especially while connected through USB will get warmer and if it doesn't get charged it will die significantly faster. Without PDANet does it charge via USB fine?
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I use my S2 tethered to my laptop (via USB) but what it means when I'm away from a power source is my laptop discharges quicker because it's charging the phone. So I end up with dead laptop battery, fully charged S2.
I'd like to be able to not have the phone charge when connected.
I've heard there are issues with creating WiFi hotspots? It didn't work for me on first attempt so I didn't pursue it further.
Possibly if you cut the +5volt and ground wire in the usb cable it might work, then you'd have only the +/- data wires. Just do a bit more research on this as im just thinking out loud, no idea if this will actually work.
In case you use Siyah-kernel, adjusting the charging current is also an option.
WiFi-hotspot-tethering should work, too, however, it will also give faster battery drain of the mobile (and the laptop also has to keep WiFi active).
So I usually have my phone plugged in to my laptop. My S2 was always plugged into my laptop and used to get charged to 99%. But my S3 wont. Stupid thing also connects as a PMP. That might be it. I dont need it to be connected as a PMP. Cant even turn it off.
How do I charge the phone while its on and connected to laptop.
My Nook charges fine when turned off but does not charge at all when powered on. My nook also does not show up as a connected device when I plug it into my computer. I am rooted running CM9. Any advice?
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mikenexus said:
My Nook charges fine when turned off but does not charge at all when powered on. My nook also does not show up as a connected device when I plug it into my computer. I am rooted running CM9. Any advice?
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IF you mean that it doesn't charge while the screen is on and connected to the PC, that's normal behavior... the current draw is too much for the USB port to maintain the operational draw as well as provide any extra to charge it. Most of the time, you'll notice that you're actually still losing charge even though it's plugged into the PC... albeit at a much slower rate than usual.
As far as it not being recognized... what do you mean? You don't get the drives mounted? It's not being recognized by ADB? There's plenty of threads related to ADB, try giving it a search. If you mean that the drives aren't being recognized, you have to have a SD card in and turn on USB Sharing (or whatever it's actually called) it should be in the notification area.
Thanks for the reply,
It does not charge from an outlet while powered on; only when powered off.
What I mean in regards to it not showing up on the PC: I plug it in and it does not even recognize a device is plugged in - I don't even get to the install new drivers part. Its as if nothing was ever plugged to begin with.
The nook is recognized when I use my galaxy nexus usb cord and attach it to the computer. I am starting to think this is a hardware issue; I just find it strange that the hardware works as intended while the Nook is powered off.
Mike
There's a chance that you have a broken Nook cable then.
Try getting a battery monitoring app to see what sort of current you're getting while it's on. Is the "n" on the cord lighting up while it's plugged in and on?
Yes, when it is on and plugged in the "n" is green no matter the charge
I think you should try a different Nook cable, they can do that for you at B&N's actual store without you having to buy a new cable. If that doesn't work I would wager that it would be the port.
Now, I feel I should point out that for reasons unknown to me that manual specifically says you should not plug the unit in to charge while the unit is off. As I said, I don't know why. I know I have done that with my iPhone when I need a really fast charge (plug it in, then turn it off) but never had to do that with the Nook. Just... Some FYI for you.
Hello again.
I'm having a problem with my HTC evo 3d. My phone discharging while is plugin to an ac adapter or while is on my charging PC port!. This only happens when I'm using the wifi hotspot or USB tethering and Bluetooth tethering option.
My USB sync cable is branew since the i though the issue was my old sync cable but that wasn't the problem. I guess my phone using more power than what the ac and port are giving to the phone. I have to stop tethering and use the fast charger option to go back and re-use tether. But I kinda getting tired of pausing Netflix and sometimes downloads just to let the phone charge. What can I do on this situation that I have on my hands.
Thanks in advance.
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I used the voltage control app from the market it fixed the issue and now I can use the phone and tethering at the same time without the phone discharging....
JGLM4u my nigga
Just rooted and flashed the omni rom (love it btw) I plugged my phone up to my laptop and nothing, then my PC and nothing again. The phone charges off both though.
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Are you sure the cable is good? I've had experiences with some cables that only charged the phone and couldn't transfer data.
I have similar
Almost like the USB port gets a little loose with gravity. If I rest the phone and the cable on the desk, I can't maintain the USB connection. If I put the phone near the edge, and let the cable hang over, it puts just enough torque for the data connection to work.
Happens no matter what cables I use.
I've thought about asking HTC, but I have a feeling it means it goes in for repairs.