Google Pixel 6 has yet another charging issue — watch out for this

Google Pixel 6 has nonetheless another charging consequence — sentinel out for this

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If you picked up a Google Pixel 6, but didn't coughing upwards the extra $25 for the official USB-C charging brick, you might want to pay attention. Because some users are reporting that not-Google charging cables aren't working the way they should.

A large number of users have posted about their problems over on the Google forums (via 9to5Google). This was prompted past the original mail service from Alexandru Dumitrache, complaining that multiple cables and charging bricks weren't providing power to the phone.

The original poster ended up using the official Pixel 6 cable (the one from the box) with an Apple USB-C charging brick. A Google Platinum Product Good recommended that Alexandru avoid using USB-A cables since they aren't probable to accuse the Pixel vi properly.

The proficient fifty-fifty went then far as to say that USB-A cables may only exist able slowly charge the Pixel 6 when it's switched off. Meaning y'all should utilise a USB-C to USB-C cable capable of supporting the aforementioned USB Power Delivery fast charging standard.

Weirdly, this hasn't been my experience with the Google Pixel 6 Pro. My telephone has almost exclusively slowly charged since launch with USB-A cables and chargers that don't appear to support USB Power Delivery. Information technology takes several hours to fully recharge, simply the phone is withal pulling in power.

And so, after hearing this story I fifty-fifty dug out some of the near generic chargers and cables I could find, and meet if I could replicate the outcome. Nosotros're talking 5V chargers that are just rated to offer about 5W of power. One of them is literally a ability supply for an IKEA desk lamp, because even those are powered by USB these days.

Bated from the fact it took nearly ten seconds to initialize, my Pixel six Pro did start charging when continued to the generic hardware. Meanwhile, the phone started recharging without delay when I plugged it into a USB-C Hub that supports the Power Commitment standard.

The cheap generic bricks were charging very slowly, but the bombardment percentage did become upwardly. Even with my phone playing videos on YouTube at 75% brightness. Which is more than I tin can say for my inexpensive Qi wireless charger, which is so terrible it tin can but stop the battery decreasing when the screen is on.

Weird situation all circular, though role of me wonders whether this has something to do with mains voltage. Afterwards all 120V is the norm in the majority of wall sockets in the U.S., while here in the U.K. plugs handle 240V.

In whatsoever case Google'due south support folio does say: "Other Android cables and ability adapters might non piece of work with Pixel phones." Likewise almost all phone companies recommend you lot utilize official charging hardware to avoid damage or fire safe problems.

In any case, it'southward worth pointing out to Pixel half dozen owners that they may face charging problems with generic chargers. Considering the common excuse for non providing a charging brick in the box is that nearly people volition already accept suitable hardware, this is not a particularly proficient look for Google.

If your phone doesn't work with mutual chargers, then possibly you lot should put i in the box.Particularly if you insist on offering a dual USB-C cable that won't work with the common USB-A charging brick.

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