I just bought an Android Tablet off craigslist. The guy bought it overseas. (China i guess) He game me the charger that has to be hooked up to a converter. The plug that goes into tablet looks like an ipod charger.
I am trying to find a place to get a US charger and car charger but can't find the model of this tablet. in About Device it says imx51_bbg. I do not know where to look for the charger. Sorry for this being such a newb question....
I am also wanting to root this thing to maybe get something not foreign on it....
Try a converter from radio shack. And if it's from China, like, retail in China, it's likely that it's already rooted.
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If your mains/grid supply is at a voltage listed on the power adapter "input" figure, you just need a $1 or $2 converter plug from ebay or wherever, so it will physically fit in the socket.
ie: My nook came with a US charger/plug (US system is like 110V or whatever), but the charger allows input of 100 to 240 V, so I just used the converter plug from ebay and it works on the aussie 240V system.
I have the converter plug... I just want a normal plug for it. So i can plug into my us outlet and then plug into the tablet....
It does not seem like anyone makes one. You figured with all of the hong kong market on ebay they would of had something... Even a car charger....
I also do not believe it is rooted as I tried to install superusers and it did not allow access.
maybe you can try search on china's online forum..I think they have what you need in trading (sell-buy) sub forum..
Actually I took apart a supply I had laying around. Cut the 2 wires to the Euro plug then soldiered the wires to my US supply. Sealed the supply box back up and it works perfect.
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Have confirmed the results that Shift' charger is definitely the same with EPC 1000'charger!!! Input,Output,Voltage,Model....even factory.....(ADP-36EH A)
And also I have bought one and confirmed again.....
What about car charger? It's clear!!!
Enjoy everyone.
nice findings!!!
mying said:
Have confirmed the results that Shift' charger is definitely the same with EPC 1000'charger!!! Input,Output,Voltage,Model....even factory.....(ADP-36EH A)
And also I have bought one and confirmed again.....
What about car charger? It's clear!!!
Enjoy everyone.
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I've been looking around for an extra adapter but can't seem to find ADP-36EH A. But there are a few companies that are selling ADP-36EH C, would this work? ADP-36EH C can be googled, let us know! =)
I just found this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....akeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en
any1 know a similar cheaper one?
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I just found this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....akeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en
any1 know a similar cheaper one?
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Well, i found a very cheap one ( only $3). I went to a general electronics store and bought an universal 12V car charger. It has 4 heads (2 male & 2 female). The smaller head fits the Shift.
I have used the Shift as a GPS for some days now and it works like a charm.
what store did you find thi in?
the changer is incompatible for shift....
eee pc's changer DC plug is OD4.8mm ID1.75mm, shift's changer DC plug is OD5.5mm ID2.1mm.
fulgerul said:
Well, i found a very cheap one ( only $3). I went to a general electronics store and bought an universal 12V car charger. It has 4 heads (2 male & 2 female). The smaller head fits the Shift.
I have used the Shift as a GPS for some days now and it works like a charm.
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If you are able to make GPS work on the Shift, Winmo or even Win7, I would apreciate any help in the question I've raised in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=4621045#post4621045
Kind Regards
Charger works
I bought the charger mentioned above (12V 3A) for the EEEPC on ebay for $10 and the tip was too small as expected.
So I went to RadioShack, and bought a
Size M Coaxial DC Power Plug (part # 274-1569) package of 2 for $3.
Snipped the tip and added my own. Now I have 2 power chargers!
I have the extra tip still so I can do it to a Car charger if needed too...once I find a 12V 3A one...
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eee pc's changer DC plug is OD4.8mm ID1.75mm, shift's changer DC plug is OD5.5mm ID2.1mm.
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we sell eeepc charger's at my work and that tip is definetly too small
ooh forgot to post this but for what its worth, i tried going through lots of universal chargers and finally got one that worked.
The FSP NET 40 , using the Blue tip, works perfectly with my shift, it uses a right-angle type connector but i like it especially beacuse the tips are very securely connected meaning it wont easily snap, and the brick is still tiny, infact i think it might be smaller!
Manufacturer: FSP Group
Model: NET 40
Part No: PNA0400203
Manufacturer Link: http://www.fspgroupusa.com/net-40-40watt-19v/p/589.html
Google shopping results (uk) http://www.google.co.uk/products?q=...ent=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wf
I just got my first Android phone, an LG Optimus T from eBay. I'm loving it, however the touchscreen is extremely flaky while the phone is charging. Googling this problem suggests that this is a common problem with cheap phone chargers.
The eBay ad said that the phone was basically new and that the box would contain all of the things that it came with. The charger that was in the box, in an opened plastic bag has no LG branding anywhere on it. It does not have a USB port on the charger, just a permanent cord with the MicroUSB plug on the end. It just has a small label that says "Travel Charger/Type TGR-025/Input:AC110V-240V/OutputC 5V-12V".
My question is: Is this the charger that came with the phone when it was brand new in the T-Mobile packaging? Or, did the seller send me a crappy charger in the original box instead of the real deal? Is there anyone here who bought the same phone direct from T-Mobile and can clarify what their charger looks like?
Thanks for any help you can offer. Based on your responses, I will take this up with the eBay seller and get it made right.
neilmb said:
I just got my first Android phone, an LG Optimus T from eBay. I'm loving it, however the touchscreen is extremely flaky while the phone is charging. Googling this problem suggests that this is a common problem with cheap phone chargers.
The eBay ad said that the phone was basically new and that the box would contain all of the things that it came with. The charger that was in the box, in an opened plastic bag has no LG branding anywhere on it. It does not have a USB port on the charger, just a permanent cord with the MicroUSB plug on the end. It just has a small label that says "Travel Charger/Type TGR-025/Input:AC110V-240V/OutputC 5V-12V".
My question is: Is this the charger that came with the phone when it was brand new in the T-Mobile packaging? Or, did the seller send me a crappy charger in the original box instead of the real deal? Is there anyone here who bought the same phone direct from T-Mobile and can clarify what their charger looks like?
Thanks for any help you can offer. Based on your responses, I will take this up with the eBay seller and get it made right.
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I ordered two chargers from ebay, and both of them have USB ports on them that you plug a USB cable into (with a microUSB at one end). Sounds like you did NOT get everything that came with it, and you should complain to the seller/ask for some money back.
I got the T-Mobile Optimus T phones (which are identical to the Optimus One), but I don't know if they come bundled with the exact same chargers or not.
Same problem
I have the original charger and i have the same problem with the touchscreen when i charge the phone...
any solution? or its a bug of the software?
when I use my friends htc desire data/charger cable to connect my phone to pc to charge, the touch screen goes retarded. but when I connect my own cable, the phone works perfectly. so it could be either the cable or charger.
the original charger comes with a small sticker that says travel adaptor and there us an lg logo in front of it.
I have a Gtab that was being used by the head of the IT department of the place that i work. He has lost BOTH the charger and the usb connector. I was going to just go to radio shack and pick up a charger for it but they need to know what the power requirements are for it and i cant seem to find them anywhere. anyone know what the charger out put is stock on one of these? also is there an easy source for the small port that semi looks like micro usb to standard usb cable?
Thanks in advance
Chad
The stock charger puts out 12 V and 2 amps.
Here's a few
chuddly said:
I have a Gtab that was being used by the head of the IT department of the place that i work. He has lost BOTH the charger and the usb connector. I was going to just go to radio shack and pick up a charger for it but they need to know what the power requirements are for it and i cant seem to find them anywhere. anyone know what the charger out put is stock on one of these? also is there an easy source for the small port that semi looks like micro usb to standard usb cable?
Thanks in advance
Chad
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There are several other vendors that use the same power adapter with different markings on it. Kodak uses them in their digital photo frames and there are several vendors on eBay if you don't mind it coming from China and waiting a month to get it.
This vendor on Amazon has a few in stock (just the adapter). I bet you can get it overnighted.
Link to Amazon seller
If you do want to search for it on the Internet or in eBay use "MPA-630" in the search criteria.
Also, that's a mini-usb port on the side of the gTab, not a micro-usb port.
It also uses the same charger as the Kodak Photo Frame...
Search the web for "MPA-630 power supply" and you will find a replacement.
Rev
P. S. -- Oh, also, the PC to G-Tab cable is just a standard USB to mini-USB cable like is often used on
cameras, mp3 players, etc. USB on the PC side and mini on the G-Tab side.
I just bought a Universal external charger for my Gtab, but I need to know what the polarity should be, can anyone help me with that?
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That's what's on mine if that helps
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That's what's on mine if that helps
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it does, thank you.
sjmoreno said:
There are several other vendors that use the same power adapter with different markings on it. Kodak uses them in their digital photo frames and there are several vendors on eBay if you don't mind it coming from China and waiting a month to get it.
This vendor on Amazon has a few in stock (just the adapter). I bet you can get it overnighted.
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If you do want to search for it on the Internet or in eBay use "MPA-630" in the search criteria.
Also, that's a mini-usb port on the side of the gTab, not a micro-usb port.
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FYI, the PSAD24 (link above) is NOT a compatible substitute for the MPA-630. Please do not make the same mistake I did by purchasing the item linked above for your gTab, as it has a different connector.
Ecrap website has the charger for $23.95
Forum member itsteve's website electroniccrap dot com is selling the oem power supply and as of yesterday had some in stock. Get on it quick because they sell out quick
Hello
I ordered my Prime from the UK (I live in Denmark) as it's cheaper there, and I was able to get it straight away, while I'd have to wait till mid-end April to get it in Denmark.
But I have 1 issue now, the charger is made for UK sockets.
I've tried finding adapters, but I can't find one to converter UK -> Danish anywhere, only the other way around (Which I can't use).
I've tried going to basically all the local electronic stores, and none of them have a universal charger that outputs 15V/1.2A which the Prime needs.
All they have are laptop chargers (which are a bit higher volts and far higher amps), and phone chargers (which are much lower, normally 5V)
I've found this on the official ASUS website:
http://www.asus.com/Peripherals_Accessories/Eee_Pad_Accessories/Eee_Pad_10W18W_Adapter/
But I can't find any info on buying/acquiring them.
Could anyone help me out here?
I'm sitting with my Prime next to me, without any possible way to charge it.
This is worse than torture
- Moon
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Hello
I ordered my Prime from the UK (I live in Denmark) as it's cheaper there, and I was able to get it straight away, while I'd have to wait till mid-end April to get it in Denmark.
But I have 1 issue now, the charger is made for UK sockets.
I've tried finding adapters, but I can't find one to converter UK -> Danish anywhere, only the other way around (Which I can't use).
I've tried going to basically all the local electronic stores, and none of them have a universal charger that outputs 15V/1.2A which the Prime needs.
All they have are laptop chargers (which are a bit higher volts and far higher amps), and phone chargers (which are much lower, normally 5V)
I've found this on the official ASUS website:
http://www.asus.com/Peripherals_Accessories/Eee_Pad_Accessories/Eee_Pad_10W18W_Adapter/
But I can't find any info on buying/acquiring them.
Could anyone help me out here?
I'm sitting with my Prime next to me, without any possible way to charge it.
This is worse than torture
- Moon
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If I read your post right then what you need is a plug converter that can enable a UK plug to be plugged into a Danish socket.
I have no idea what sort of plugs you use in Denmark (did not look to closely at teh plugs when forbrydleson was on but will look tonight as we now have those who kill !! lol)
If you can post a link of what a danish plug looks like and are willing to paypal the cost of a UK to danish converter which we should be able to get pretty easily here I am more than willing to get one and send it to you by airmail
Would something like this be suitable?
You do not need to worry about voltages as the Asus power box automatically adjusts to the voltage of the supply and the only differences are the actual plug pins which are on a plate and connect on to the transformer.
If this is helpful message me though you can buy direct of amazon UK as they deliver to denmark, but I would try and make sure that you order one direct from Amazon rather than from their marketplace.
Though I am sure that there must be Danish online sellers that will be able to supply what you need. or amazon DE
The prime will charge via teh usb cable supplied with it, albeit very slowly and it will not register as charging (it might be better on a usb3 port if you have one)
On further checking I think this one would suit you perfectly.
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If I read your post right then what you need is a plug converter that can enable a UK plug to be plugged into a Danish socket.
I have no idea what sort of plugs you use in Denmark (did not look to closely at teh plugs when forbrydleson was on but will look tonight as we now have those who kill !! lol)
If you can post a link of what a danish plug looks like and are willing to paypal the cost of a UK to danish converter which we should be able to get pretty easily here I am more than willing to get one and send it to you by airmail
Would something like this be suitable?
You do not need to worry about voltages as the Asus power box automatically adjusts to the voltage of the supply and the only differences are the actual plug pins which are on a plate and connect on to the transformer.
If this is helpful message me though you can buy direct of amazon UK as they deliver to denmark, but I would try and make sure that you order one direct from Amazon rather than from their marketplace.
Though I am sure that there must be Danish online sellers that will be able to supply what you need. or amazon DE
The prime will charge via teh usb cable supplied with it, albeit very slowly and it will not register as charging (it might be better on a usb3 port if you have one)
On further checking I think this one would suit you perfectly.
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Both of the ones you linked seems fine to me (any difference between them? I can't find any, but you never know )
I've tried finding them on Danish online webshops, but couldn't seem to find any UK -> Danish plug converter, only the other way around :/
Perhaps I didn't use the correct search words or something.. Hmm. I'll try looking into it some more and spend some time searching for it
When you say that the Prime will charge through USB, do you mean from the computer to the prime, or from another USB charger (using the USB charger that came with the Prime) ?
I've got a HTC USB charger (from my Evo 3D) that is 5V/1A, would that also charge the Prime (as you said, though without showing that it is charging, and doing it slowly?)
whan I was talking about charging from usb I was meaning from pc but it will be very slow.
If I was you I would order an adapter for the short term so I could get teh TFP up and running.
I found this http://www.amazon.de/STECKER-REISEA...2?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1333103058&sr=1-2-catcorr amazon de which should work.
The second link I posted in my reply to you is dispatched by amazon which is why I thought that it might arrive a bit quicker!!
You could then contact asus support and see if they can provide a european faceplate for the charger that you already have or buy a complete unit from asus de here which will have a uk front plate as well if you ever visit us in blighty.
Hope this helps
Andy
FYI, international airports are often a good place to pick up the kind of travel adaptor you need. I know that in both London Heathrow & Gatwick airports, you can up adaptors to convert US/EU plugs to UK in the shops and vending machines around the airport.
YMMV of course!
Regards,
Dave
Thanks for the help, I finally managed to find one on a Danish webshop, and ordered it Should be here within a day or two
And then I can start playing with my Prime
@ slef2003
I tried leaving my Prime plugged into my computer for 12 hours straight (with the PC running, tablet turned off) while I was at work, to see if I could charge it up a bit. And when I came back, it hadn't charged a single percentage.
Does the Prime have to be turned on meanwhile for it to charge?
Because if so, it kind of destroys the entire idea, because if it charges so slowly, it'll drain more battery than it charges while in standby?
- Moon
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I am new to tablets. I recently bought a Nook 7in HD tablet and took it on holiday. I have the tablet still but the cable and charger were in my suitcase which was stolen. I am having difficulty getting a replacement charger. The one I see on Amazon will take a month from Hongkong as I am in the UK. I am unclear if the mains adapter part is universal and that if I get a used data cable (which would be quicker) I could get a universal wall adapter. Surely there must be a quicker way than waiting a month!
Many thanks for your advice.
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I am new to tablets. I recently bought a Nook 7in HD tablet and took it on holiday. I have the tablet still but the cable and charger were in my suitcase which was stolen. I am having difficulty getting a replacement charger. The one I see on Amazon will take a month from Hongkong as I am in the UK. I am unclear if the mains adapter part is universal and that if I get a used data cable (which would be quicker) I could get a universal wall adapter. Surely there must be a quicker way than waiting a month!
Many thanks for your advice.
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There's a forum for the Nook HD/HD+ tablets (this one is for the older Nook Tablet). You might get a better response there.