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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zombolt:
How do tell what amps it charges at? All I can find is what the voltage, using 3rd party apps from the play store of course. My phone charges incredibly slow. Especially if I'm using it during the charge cycle. Hours can go by and it just sits there at 5%.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Triscuit:
This is what I use: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.abmantis.galaxychargingcurrent.free
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] thesoldier:
If you use KT kernel, it shows you in KTweaker the charging current.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Triscuit:
I'm running ktoons kernel without fast charge, and I'm getting 1.9
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] todd3835:
I'm on safe strap so running a custom Kernal isn't possible. I'm guessing I'm seeing the 1.9a when it's initially waking up from the screen off. I've tried the stock cable, as well as the Amazon one that is 1.9a.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Capp5050:
The Fast Charge mode on the KT kernel has no impact on AC charge rate, it only affects USB charge rate:

Normally, when you connect to a PC, you get about a 500ma charge rate and the ability to pass data along. When 'Fast Charge' is set, you lose the ability to transfer data, but the 500ma restriction goes away. In practical terms, it means that you should see between 700ma and 900ma as a result.

w/respect to the OP, my experience is weird. When the device was new, I got around 1800ma on stock charger and cable; now, same setup gets me 900-1200 if lucky (even with new battery). When I tried the stock charger with a different (newer) cable, I get around 1600. It's strange that a cable's ability to carry a charge would degrade so quickly (if that's in fact what's happening).

I have no proof, but absolutely believe that kernel can influence max charge rate, because in the past, I've observed max charge rate drop with the release of a new kernel version, then go up again with another release.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jmgib:
Samsung did slow the charging rate in one of the OTAs. People had been complaining about the phones getting too hot.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] methodsofbeyond:
its weird for me, when i use my qi samsung galaxy charging pad(wireless charging) i get 1.9a, but when i plug the cord in to charge(wired), i get 460mA. wtf??
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] joshm.1219:
What are you using to measure that? Qi isn't capable of charging at 1.9a
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] methodsofbeyond:
The galaxy charging current app..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] calebcabob:
So you've noticed that sometimes your phone seems to take forever to charge, and other times it seems to charge fine? Let me share some ideas that I've learned through lots of research on this exact subject last year...

I have used the galaxy charging app myself. In my opinion, CurrentWidget is better...looks cooler too. Ha.

So other than software related issues, you need to remember that the speed in which your phone charges is highly dependent on the hardware of 3 things:

1) Power Outlet (including power strips, extension cords, USB extenders, etc.)

2) Power Adapter (I highly recommend Anker's products!!!)

3) MicroUSB Charger Cable (if not using the factory Samsung cable or an Anker one, be sure that it's an 11-pin microUSB, and NOT a 5-pin...they look the same!)

Power Outlets

- I know for me, if I use the outlet in my livingroom, it takes SO much longer for my phone to charge than it does in my bedroom. Just try this test! Grab that CurrentWidget app from above and try out some different outlets throughout your house, just to see whether or not the voltage varies. I bet you'll see that this is true!

Power Adapter

- You should be using either the factory Samsung charger or a reputable 3rd party charger with the equivalent specifications (5V & 2.1A). However, I actually prefer my Anker charger over my Samsung one!:) If you're finding that you can't get a good charge, try swapping out your adapter with another one.

MicroUSB Charger Cable

- As stated with the power adapter, you should also try to stick with your factory cable if possible. HOWEVER, I have found that to daily connecting and disconnecting of the cable with your phone, they probably receive the most wear and tear of anything else, and therefore may need replacement after some time. Again here, I find that using either my Anker cable or Samsung cable will give me the best charge. This is determined by both the CurrentWidget app and the amount of time it actually takes to get a full charge! Keep in mind that using USB extender cables can drastically lower the voltage to your phone - thus causing a very slow charge.

So basically, I know if I need to charge my phone as quickly as possible, I know I should clear my RAM and recent apps, put my phone on airplain mode, and using my Anker charger, I plug-in at the outlet near my closet door! I figured this all out by using these same ideas I just shared with you! Hope this is helpful!:)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] brizey:
If you can tell the difference between outlets, you need to call an electrician. Not kidding.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] calebcabob:
I doubt that's entirely true. I mean, think of if they're on different circuits, that kind of thing can vary...also, depending on what you have plugged into your outlets can cause lower outputs I'd assume. I'd bet if you used the app I referred to and ran a test at each of your outlets, and reported back here (being honest of course), that you'd see some differences. Anyways, that was far from the point of the post. But thanks for the insight!;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] brizey:
The Samsung power supply is rated for 100 to 240 V @ 0.5 A input. It may be that the power supply is kind of crappy, and varies its output under small variations in input voltage, which is why you see what you see. It really shouldn't...but it wouldn't shock me if it did given that its made for $2 in China. Makes you wonder what would happen if you plugged it into a 240V source. When my wife went to Malaysia last summer to visit her folks, I just put a US to British transformer-less adapter on her Motorola brick and it worked OK plugged into 240V. Maybe the Samsung ones are crappier?

I squared R losses should be reasonably low in household wiring. NEC is 5% drop max at the outlet. And that is like the outlet the farthest from your mains under full rated load. Assuming you live somewhere typical, your voltage at the panel will be 120V+; a lot of time its a few volts over 120. If you have an outlet that is not tripping a breaker go below 100V, you have a problem somewhere. A 20% drop is not normal. Have you put a meter on the outlets with low charge rates?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] thesoldier:
My friend's OEM s4 charger charges at 1900 ma while my OEM charger only charges at max 1200... Weird how that happens but somehow the cable just stops charging as fast.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tcomerford:
Is there a way to get fast charging on a pc?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] calebcabob:
All I know is some outlets vary and that app works great! I'm not really sure how else to respond to you...sorry. Also, I'm just trying to keep this thread on topic;)

Any other feedback, anyone?

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Also, this happens with any type of charger...stock and/or cheap and/or Anker. It could be due to the number of things I have plugged into most outlets...anyways...blah blah haha

I'm assuming you didn't test out what I recommended with the app and your outlets...?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zombolt:
The Samsung charger- the one that comes with the s4- is rated at 2.1 amps. Maybe you have a charger for an older phone?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] brizey:
Not for input its not. Read the label. 100-240V, 50/60 Hz, 0.5A input.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lokerman:
That is input. The number that matters is the output. That is the one that is delivered to your phone's battery.

You're talking about 2 very different things: the input current is AC, at hundreds of volts. Obviously, that's not what's going into your battery. That's why we have chargers: They take that current, and convert it to DC, at 3.7 volts, and at about 2 amps (for the stock Samsung charger, that is; and whatever the current output says if it is some other charger).

Essentially, the number that matters, the one you need, is the output, not the input. If you don't understand this stuff, no worries, but it's true.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mike.s:
Nope. Try to follow along. Brizey was addressing a claim that the AC outlet one uses makes a difference to the charging rate, and gave the adapter AC input specs to support his argument. Anyone knowledgeable about electricity knows the outlet won't make any difference (excepting the obvious, like a blown circuit breaker).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lokerman:
I am following along. I don't know everything about electricity, but I do know that just because the AC input current is 0.5 amps, it doesn't mean that the output is limited to 0.5 amps. That's all I was saying. The output will still be whatever it says it is (as its maximum, anyway).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zombolt:
I tried disabling the dynamic range frequency scaling in the xposed framework. Seems to charge faster and get a little hotter at times. The charge seems to last longer. Can anyone confirm?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] 52brandon:
Once upon a time, I had a ton of micro USB cords, now I only have 2 (I'm never "loaning" another cable). And 3 AC adapters. One from Griffin that says rated at 100-220 50-60Hz 0.3A in and 5.2V=2100 out. Also says 10watt on the next line if that makes any difference) I got at Walmart, one generic POS from eBay, one for an ipad. My 2 cords, one is nicer looking, has a USB logo on the micro USB plug, the other has a tag that gives me amodel # of nov5510ltvl, which is a VZW "jetpack" model #. Doing this test, I used the same wall outlet, left the phone on the charger until the screen shut off on its own then turned it back on and refreshed the readings

The nicer looking cord SUCKED. No matter what adapter I plugged it into, it would say "slow charging, use the charger that came with your phone" and it was always around 400, no matter which AC adapter

But the supposed "jetpack" cord (never even seen a VZW jetpack) was much better. The generic, expectedly, was the worst at 880. The ipad was #2 at 1200. And the griffin was the best of the 3 at 1900. They all said 1900 max, but only the griffin actually produced it in the "average" field.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zombolt:
How long are your cables?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jkmailley:
The stock cable that came with my S4 is about 6 ft long, insane! The cable i got with my Note 2014 is about 4ft. The phone charges quickly on the 4ft cable...from 61% to 100% in 1hr 30min. The phone does get warmer with the 4ft cable than the stock 6 ft.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lambdaman:
LENGTH of cable (except something really long) is not as big a factor as the size of the wires (and maybe connector). At 5V and an amp or two (maybe 3 for a tablet) you should not notice any difference unless the conductors are super thin. It is always best to use the stock charger and cable, but any QUALITY cable should work with little noticeable variation..

---------- Post added at 09:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:58 PM ----------

Most modern high end computer motherboards have ports that output more current = faster charge. Consult the specs for the motherboard.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Audemars02:
i usually get about 1300-1500 mah, but have actually seen it max out at 2000 mah!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mike.s:
A 24 gauge cable can be over 60% longer than a 26 gauge one for the same voltage drop. (Those are by far, the most commonly encountered sizes of USB cables)

USB specs the voltage at a nominal 5.0V +- 0.25. A 4 foot, 26 gauge USB cable will drop a 5V/1A source to below the spec (to about 4.66V). at the load. In my experience, that's what limits phone charging speeds - they won't draw current which will drop the voltage below the minimum spec of 4.75V. So a 26 ga, 4 foot USB cable won't let most phone/charger combos charge at even 1A. A 24 gauge, 4 ft. one only allows around 1.2 A.

Sticking to short cables (I have a bunch of Monoprice 1.5 ft / 24 ga. ones (good for over 3A)) is much easier than finding specialty cables with larger wires.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Sharpbarb:
I have purchased many apps and games on my Google account. The games I purchase for my kids to play on their tablet.

I can add my account on the tablet and get all the games to work, the problem is that it is very easy to access the rest of my accounts (email, contacts, messaging, etc...). I know I can go into the settings and disable sync on everything but the play store, but it is very easy to go back in and re-enable them.

I worry because my kids spend most of their time with their mother (my ex-wife). I really don't want her to have access to all my accounts.

My current solution is to use an app lock app to password protected access to the settings. The problem is that all of the settings are restricted. They can't even log into a new wifi access point.

I'm wondering if there is a better way.

Can I transfer ownership of the apps to another account? Maybe I can setup a new "family" account that we can all share.

Is there a way to restrict access to only the sync settings? Or maybe require a password to login to specific accounts (e.g. No password for the play store, but a password for gmail, hangouts, etc..)

Any other ideas?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] kirev:
Open new Google account and transfer all data to it. Leave the old account only for the purchased apps.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] pre4speed:
You can use the app lock feature of this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=imoblife.toolbox.full to lock certain apps from prying eyes. You'll also have to install the plugin. Then lock the uninstall apps section to prevent being able to uninstall things.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Clarkiieh:
Has anyone received the update yet? I'm hoping we get 4.4.5 sometime this year, im thinking about complaining to Motorola as they advertised this phone to receive update pretty quickly...
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SbM_:
Maybe you're not aware that 4.4.4 came out and Motorola stopped rolling out 4.4.3 due to a critical bug in OpenSSL. We now have to wait for 4.4.4, which should roll out in the next few weeks. No need to complain to Motorola. Just be patient.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] querschlaeger:
Hello,

I installed a english TyTN ROM in my german trion. Okay, with help from the wiki I changed the layout of the hardware keyboard to qwertz (german layout), but the virtual (onscreen) keyboard is still in english (qwerty).

How can I change the layout in german?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] Seppl82:
Onscreen Keyboard Layout?

Hi, i have the same problem?

Anybody has an idea how to do it?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] darky:
I think you need to download a .cab for the keyboard, I installed french/spanish keyboards from cabs I got with linguasoft, try finding a linguasoft german/something translator it should have a german keyboard.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] Seppl82:
Where can i find the linguasoft Software?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] Seppl82:
Could you tell me please were to get the .cab files?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] marcelser:
linguasoft's keyman is no pocketpc software

Then only linguasoft keyboards I found need the keyman software. As far as I can see, this software is for windows 98, ME, 2000, XP and not for PocketPC. So if anybody really knows something about PocketPC Linguasoft driver it would be great.
[General Questions and Answers] ProximityAndHisPhone:
I have a mb886 Motorola Atrix HD and I flashed CyanogenMod for my phone and each time I try to flash a nightly or any other ROM like carbon or aosb I get a E:Error in sdcard/filename system 7 error.

I double checked if it was for my device and it is since when I try to install aosb it shows mb886 so I don't know if I'm doing anything wrong or not if anyone can help me I'll appreciate it very much!
[General Questions and Answers] TheArc:
Before installing, try fixing permissions in advanced. Maybe this'll help.
[General Questions and Answers] Robshr:
Do you do a full wipe before trying to install the new ROM meaning wipe dalvik/cache/system/data
[General Questions and Answers] ProximityAndHisPhone:
Yes I make sure of doing a full wipe of everything before installing a new ROM but it always tells me the same thing on all ROMs that I've tried
[General Questions and Answers] Robshr:
You might have to do a factory data reset
[General Questions and Answers] ProximityAndHisPhone:
What do you mean?

Back to AOSP or just a regular factory reset because I've already have tried a factory data reset
[Shield Q&A] AmnesiaGames:
Hey everyone! we wanted to introduce ourselves to the community. Our name is AmnesiaGames and we are an indie game developer company from Chile.

We are developing a platformer Action-RPG game for NVIDIA SHIELD, PC, PS Vita, OUYA and Android consoles that's called Joan Sword.

We want your feedback about the game and to help us decide wich logo looks better for the game! Please answer this poll (the shortest poll in the history of polls) and choose your favorite logo for Joan Sword!

*** goo. gl/Nst3xZ ***

Please tell us what you like about platformer games and your opinions about Joan Sword in our Facebook page facebook.com /amnesiagames

Thank you so much for your support! cya guys!

UPDATE

Guys we finished the first demo of the game and we took some pics! I hope you like them, but please note that these are still in development so nothing is final, we would appreciate some opinions of course! Well the forum has some restrictions about urls for new users, so I'm not able to post the images directly, BUT I created a Photobucket to share the pics anyway with you guys hehehe enjoy! :)

s105.photobucket. com/user/AmnesiaGames/library/Gameplay%20Screenshots

Oh! and you can check out the "Concept Art" album to see some drafts of some Joan's sword abilities.

s105.photobucket. com/user/AmnesiaGames/library/Concept%20Art

THANK YOU!
[Shield Q&A] winter128:
Could you please add in pics or videos of actual game play?
[Shield Q&A] Doodle210:
They've only posted concept art.
[Shield Q&A] AmnesiaGames:
Hi guys, we appreciate so much your interest!

Unfortanely the game is still in development, but this week we're gonna launch the first promo video with actual gameplay! so stay tuned!

We still want to know what the gamers like about RPG platformers, though, so we can know what to put more details on.

Thank you!
[Shield Q&A] AmnesiaGames:
Hi everyone! the promo video is not finished yet but we took gameplay pictures from the last version of the demo. I updated the thread with the links of our photobucket (the forum doesn't let us post more URLs because we are new :( )

s105.photobucket. com/user/AmnesiaGames/library/Gameplay%20Screenshots

s105.photobucket. com/user/AmnesiaGames/library/Concept%20Art
[Shield Q&A] mudflap2.0:
Will this game have shield controller support?, any thd effects?
[Shield Q&A] AmnesiaGames:
Yes! this game was originally designed for SHIELD, we have tested it and works perfectly :)
[Shield Q&A] mudflap2.0:
now we need a need for speed carbon like game open world for phones and shield, whoever makes that game would sure be on the money,
[Shield Q&A] AmnesiaGames:
hahahaha maybe that could be our next project! :P
[Shield Q&A] mudflap2.0:
you would soo be in the money with that idea, especially if wwjoshdew shouted it out, I always wanted to have a psp carbon clone or port, if you make it you can basically take my money with that idea, and if it had multiplayer, it would surpass asphalt 8 if the graphics gave it a run for its money.
[Shield Q&A] AmnesiaGames:
Hi everyone! we closed the last poll and selected the 4 logos people voted the most. Can you help us definitely decide from the top 4? THANKS! :D

-> http://goo.gl/06xoKe <-
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] LadyAngler:
Well I guess I'm gonna have to flash back to stock with Odin and get my new phone exchanged because it appears that I have a faulty headphone jack.

I've tried the stock ear buds as well as a couple other pair I have and music only plays if I wiggle the connection and the plug is really loose so something's not right. Grrrr

Totally screwed up my Zombie's run workout! [emoji35]jk

Sorry I just needed to vent because I've gotten everything all set up and now I have this issue!

I'll get over it though. [emoji13]
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] lancelinksp:
I have had 2 S 5s and both of the headphone jacks sound horrible from day 1. Good luck.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] kprice8:
Word of advice. Try the headphone jack before you leave this time.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] elliwigy:
yea.. unless you damaged it.. have you dropped it or anything or tried to put somethin in there? or did it never work and you just tried it?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] LadyAngler:
No I just got my phone on Wednesday and tonight was the first time I tried using the ear buds with it.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] elliwigy:
sucks man.. at least youre within your 15 day guarantee so they should replace with a brand new one
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] LadyAngler:
Yeah they will take care of it I'm sure. I got everything set back to stock I just had to use odin because I had deleted some bloat. Awe well at least I have all the tools on my pc now ready to go.
[General Questions and Answers] imevilbob:
I need help unlocking my phone if any one could point me to a forum on how to unlock it with out being charged $50
[General Questions and Answers] TheArc:
http://m.sim-unlock.net/simlock/LG/Optimus_F3/ is this what you mean?

I wouldn't really know, but the safest way is to get it unlocked at a store. You can search around in the forum or Google of you wish to try some luck.
[General Questions and Answers] imevilbob:
Yea that's what I'm trying to avoid. -.-
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jeanxx:
MUST BE ROOTED w/ CUSTOMER RECOVERY. I am not responsible for any damages done or misuse of this file. It is intended to help those that need it.

Ever worry about your PIN/ Password not working for you or you forget what it is?

Well... worry no more cuz I have created a custom mod zip that you can flash and revert settings back to default as if you never setup a PIN/ Password.

Take note that in doing this you will have to go back to Settings> Security> Enable Lockscreen Widgets and enable them.

This MOD is not a copy or anything, It is originally mine, that I have updated from my EVO 4G LTE & now that I have the M8 I brought it over for all of you to use :)

Like & share this.

Let me know how it works, comments are always appreciated.

I also included a test video using the flash so you guys can see how easy it is to use :)

Link to Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dToPCWgGPYc

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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hom.hom:
We all know about the advantages of the FSF2 filesystem from the Moto X (and the anandtech review) and we also know about the disadvantages. I am just wondering why we are not seeing a bigger push for FSF2 from the custom roms. I mean that PA and CM aren't doing it I can kinda understand. There vision is or at least was to stay as close to stock as possible. But why is Slimrom not heavily promoting and using FSF2? I mean this rom is focussed on great performance, and this is just what FSF2 delivers!

Yes, if you are irresponsible you can brick your device and yes it can take a while before the memort has mounted, but if you remove these disadvantages. You can get a 30 to 300 percent improvement in performance...
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] sega dude:
NookCalc is a basic, four function calculator designed from the ground up for the Nook Simple Touch. It is optimized for the e-ink display. I wrote this app. The top right page button acts as a dedicated clear button, in addition to the on screen clear button and clear option in the menu.

Screenshot: