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Kim_13 said:

I mainly use the USB port of this myself, but it requires a USB-A to USB-C cable (the A end goes into the Masterplug and the C into the phone) to charge the A35 as Masterplug haven’t brought out a USB-C version yet as far as I’m aware: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Masterplug-SRGASUBPW3-Adapter-Charging-Sockets/dp/B0874BQJ4Q/ref=asc_df_B0874BQJ4Q/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=696285193871&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3231501793480806899&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045604&hvtargid=pla-2281435178578&psc=1&mcid=225fe373310d33e89970b5e31fefefa1&th=1&psc=1&hvocijid=3231501793480806899-B0874BQJ4Q-&hvexpln=74&gad_source=1

I've no doubt that this product does the job but if I were looking to buy a charger then I think knowing what it's output rating was would be quite important - can't find it anywhere in the description.

Kim_13

flaneurs_lobster said:

Kim_13 said:

I mainly use the USB port of this myself, but it requires a USB-A to USB-C cable (the A end goes into the Masterplug and the C into the phone) to charge the A35 as Masterplug haven’t brought out a USB-C version yet as far as I’m aware: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Masterplug-SRGASUBPW3-Adapter-Charging-Sockets/dp/B0874BQJ4Q/ref=asc_df_B0874BQJ4Q/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=696285193871&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3231501793480806899&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045604&hvtargid=pla-2281435178578&psc=1&mcid=225fe373310d33e89970b5e31fefefa1&th=1&psc=1&hvocijid=3231501793480806899-B0874BQJ4Q-&hvexpln=74&gad_source=1

I've no doubt that this product does the job but if I were looking to buy a charger then I think knowing what it's output rating was would be quite important - can't find it anywhere in the description.

If you zoom into the photo it has 5V 3.1A on the top - I took this as fairly standard, and didn’t want to be permanently charging a new to me S22 with a 20W+ charger that I could find. 20W is the charger that Apple supplied with iPads, while when chargers were in every phone box as standard, they tended to be 5W.

I suppose the majority want fast charging, so the market moves with them (though I understood that fast charging would negatively impact battery longevity.)

I found the black version listed on the manufacturer’s website, giving the maximum USB power as 15.5W: https://www.masterplug.com/uk/products/usb/surge-adaptor

I have been critical of the requirement to offer devices for sale without chargers. That is all we get, meaning a potentially increased use of dangerous chargers and a mismatch between chargers and devices as I doubt the average user understands the specification of the various chargers available. When the charger was in the box, it did the job without the user having to worry about it.

flaneurs_lobster

Kim_13 said:

flaneurs_lobster said:

Kim_13 said:

I mainly use the USB port of this myself, but it requires a USB-A to USB-C cable (the A end goes into the Masterplug and the C into the phone) to charge the A35 as Masterplug haven’t brought out a USB-C version yet as far as I’m aware: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Masterplug-SRGASUBPW3-Adapter-Charging-Sockets/dp/B0874BQJ4Q/ref=asc_df_B0874BQJ4Q/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=696285193871&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3231501793480806899&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045604&hvtargid=pla-2281435178578&psc=1&mcid=225fe373310d33e89970b5e31fefefa1&th=1&psc=1&hvocijid=3231501793480806899-B0874BQJ4Q-&hvexpln=74&gad_source=1

I've no doubt that this product does the job but if I were looking to buy a charger then I think knowing what it's output rating was would be quite important - can't find it anywhere in the description.

If you zoom into the photo it has 5V 3.1A on the top - I took this as fairly standard, and didn’t want to be permanently charging a new to me S22 with a 20W+ charger that I could find. 20W is the charger that Apple supplied with iPads, while when chargers were in every phone box as standard, they tended to be 5W.

I suppose the majority want fast charging, so the market moves with them (though I understood that fast charging would negatively impact battery longevity.)

I found the black version listed on the manufacturer’s website, giving the maximum USB power as 15.5W: https://www.masterplug.com/uk/products/usb/surge-adaptor

I have been critical of the requirement to offer devices for sale without chargers. That is all we get, meaning a potentially increased use of dangerous chargers and a mismatch between chargers and devices as I doubt the average user understands the specification of the various chargers available. When the charger was in the box, it did the job without the user having to worry about it.

Yes and no 

I can understand that many homes now have a drawful of charging bricks, many surplus to need, so supplying a charger with every new device could be seen as wasteful (and an additional cost). OTOH these chargers are likely to be of a decent quality and suitability since they come with a reputable manufacturer's phone. I too have a fear of having cheapy no-name devices plugged into my supply.

Re: Fast (and Super/Ultra Fast) Charging - sure you are right and faster charging your device can be detrimental to your battery but it's my understanding that using a "smart" charger and a compatible device & cable together with battery conserving settings on the phone can largely mitigate the effects. Upside means I can charge my Samsung 4000 mAh phone from 20 to 80% in 30-odd minutes (as can my partner since we can share the 45W charger).

Kim_13

flaneurs_lobster said:

Kim_13 said:

flaneurs_lobster said:

Kim_13 said:

I mainly use the USB port of this myself, but it requires a USB-A to USB-C cable (the A end goes into the Masterplug and the C into the phone) to charge the A35 as Masterplug haven’t brought out a USB-C version yet as far as I’m aware: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Masterplug-SRGASUBPW3-Adapter-Charging-Sockets/dp/B0874BQJ4Q/ref=asc_df_B0874BQJ4Q/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=696285193871&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3231501793480806899&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045604&hvtargid=pla-2281435178578&psc=1&mcid=225fe373310d33e89970b5e31fefefa1&th=1&psc=1&hvocijid=3231501793480806899-B0874BQJ4Q-&hvexpln=74&gad_source=1

I've no doubt that this product does the job but if I were looking to buy a charger then I think knowing what it's output rating was would be quite important - can't find it anywhere in the description.

If you zoom into the photo it has 5V 3.1A on the top - I took this as fairly standard, and didn’t want to be permanently charging a new to me S22 with a 20W+ charger that I could find. 20W is the charger that Apple supplied with iPads, while when chargers were in every phone box as standard, they tended to be 5W.

I suppose the majority want fast charging, so the market moves with them (though I understood that fast charging would negatively impact battery longevity.)

I found the black version listed on the manufacturer’s website, giving the maximum USB power as 15.5W: https://www.masterplug.com/uk/products/usb/surge-adaptor

I have been critical of the requirement to offer devices for sale without chargers. That is all we get, meaning a potentially increased use of dangerous chargers and a mismatch between chargers and devices as I doubt the average user understands the specification of the various chargers available. When the charger was in the box, it did the job without the user having to worry about it.

Yes and no 

I can understand that many homes now have a drawful of charging bricks, many surplus to need, so supplying a charger with every new device could be seen as wasteful (and an additional cost). OTOH these chargers are likely to be of a decent quality and suitability since they come with a reputable manufacturer's phone. I too have a fear of having cheapy no-name devices plugged into my supply.

Re: Fast (and Super/Ultra Fast) Charging - sure you are right and faster charging your device can be detrimental to your battery but it's my understanding that using a "smart" charger and a compatible device & cable together with battery conserving settings on the phone can largely mitigate the effects. Upside means I can charge my Samsung 4000 mAh phone from 20 to 80% in 30-odd minutes (as can my partner since we can share the 45W charger).

I can see the waste point and expect that the intent of the legislation was for manufacturers to produce versions with chargers that could be bought by those in Sue’s position, for no extra charge or a minimal fee (at cost), and versions without for those that would not take the charger out of the box. Quantities of each could differ by phone model, e.g. I expect a lot more mid range phones such as the A35 are purchased by those with no means to charge them out of the box than high end models.

Instead, manufacturers just removed chargers from all the boxes and increased their margins, and if you can find a charger offered by the manufacturer for less than £20 it is a bargain. 

Emmia

My chargers (or the ones I've bought separately) are all Anker, with their IQ charging technology.

My pixel 8 phone manages it's own charging, drawing power slowly overnight to help with battery health.

Susan1942

Curry's was our stock.  The charger I ordered is being delivered tomorrow so will wait and see.  Thank you so much Sue 

Susan1942

The charger arrived this afternoon. It says DNSEA   Says new for Samsung A35 White.  I have got it charged up now but not had the time to read the instructions.  I don't want to transfer all my photos as there are a lot of repeats.  I will need to delete them before I can link the two phones.  Do all the emails and texts transfer as well.  I can't remember what I did last time.  I can't remember if there was instructions with it or not.  It was relatively easy to link the phone to the old one but that will be 4-5 years ago.   I will check back here before I try to do anything. 
Many thanks Sue 

Kim_13

Susan1942 said:

The charger arrived this afternoon. It says DNSEA   Says new for Samsung A35 White.  I have got it charged up now but not had the time to read the instructions.  I don't want to transfer all my photos as there are a lot of repeats.  I will need to delete them before I can link the two phones.  Do all the emails and texts transfer as well.  I can't remember what I did last time.  I can't remember if there was instructions with it or not.  It was relatively easy to link the phone to the old one but that will be 4-5 years ago.   I will check back here before I try to do anything. 
Many thanks Sue 

I used Smart Switch (download from the Play Store on both the old and new phone, if not preinstalled) to transfer mine from a Samsung S9 to a S22. This may work via WiFi as mine did or it may require a cable connection. My mum was going from a Samsung S7 to her A55 it claimed the two weren’t connected to the same WiFi (they were) and wouldn’t play ball even when I fiddled with the WiFi bands. I ended up having to take a Prime trial to get a Micro USB to USB-C adapter from Amazon to go the cable route as this is another thing they no longer supply in the boxes, and that I didn’t have having bought refurbished previously. It moved everything, though I may have had to re-enter a few passwords.

If your old phone cannot download this app, it will be a case of moving everything manually. 

Susan1942

Thanks you for the advice I used Smart Swich for the transfer.  My big problem is that I don't have the apps that I like on the front of the phone.  I googled Facebook Messenger and I have all sorts of names coming up I am deleting them.  BUT the biggest problem is that rather than messenger as I know it I seem to be in to chats which I don't want at all.  Right now I can't seem to get rid of it. When I click on anything it is asking me to join.  
I am quite alarmed by that.  The other question is that while there is no SIM in my old phone it seems to still be working when I google anything on it. Should this happen?  Maybe if I switch it off that will stop.   I apologise for all the questions.  I am 82 and it and I am a bit fearful that I will get on to something I don't want;  I am using my laptop for this message.  Thank you all so much X

Emmia

Susan1942 said:

Thanks you for the advice I used Smart Swich for the transfer.  My big problem is that I don't have the apps that I like on the front of the phone.  I googled Facebook Messenger and I have all sorts of names coming up I am deleting them.  BUT the biggest problem is that rather than messenger as I know it I seem to be in to chats which I don't want at all.  Right now I can't seem to get rid of it. When I click on anything it is asking me to join.  
I am quite alarmed by that.  The other question is that while there is no SIM in my old phone it seems to still be working when I google anything on it. Should this happen?  Maybe if I switch it off that will stop.   I apologise for all the questions.  I am 82 and it and I am a bit fearful that I will get on to something I don't want;  I am using my laptop for this message.  Thank you all so much X

Is your old phone connected via WiFi?

If you hold down on the app icon, and drag it up it should allow you to remove it from the front screen (you'll see a delete/bin icon at the top). If "App info" pops up, clicking on that should allow you to disable and/or uninstall.