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Rainbow Droid

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6. A docking station or a wireless charger can extend an old device lifespan. I've done both.

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Thu Jun 18, 2020, 04:15 AM

Jun 2020

Make sure you get the right charger. For my Nexus 7 (Yes, 10 years and still kicking) I needed a docking station because the USB plug was loose through usage (and N7 does not support wireless charging).

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Mine improved by changing the charger. elleng Jun 2020 #1

I've done that. I guess i'll just have to try again. My local grocery store cells chargers. applegrove Jun 2020 #2

I had a Galaxy 5 phone SheltieLover Jun 2020 #3

Thanks. applegrove Jun 2020 #4

Hubby had a phone that stopped charging LittleGirl Jun 2020 #5

Thanks. I ordered a battery. Will keep it on hand until my Galaxy is petering applegrove Jun 2020 #7

A docking station or a wireless charger can extend an old device lifespan. I've done both. Rainbow Droid Jun 2020 #6

Book marking. Thanks. applegrove Jun 2020 #9

Can you get a replacement battery and a universal plug in the wall charger? irisblue Jun 2020 #8

Thanks. applegrove Jun 2020 #10