Comments for Chargie

Comment on When you SHOULD let your phone battery charge to 100% by Jeff

Jeff — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 01:50:21 +0000

Christian, I’m not sure where I read this, but I think in your case the best way would keep the phone plugged in and to charge up to 60%, allow it to deplete to 50%, and then allow Chargie to charge to 60% again. I wish I remembered where I read this, but i recalled this is the most healthy for a cell that requires constant use and re-charging. I use my phone as my hotspot for HOURS. This is what I do. I’ve tracked approx 3.5% degredation in 16 mon, which I think is respectable.

Comment on Supercooled Wireless Charger with Qi2 by Tom

Tom — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:53:55 +0000

I just received mine a few days ago.
Positives:
First – So far I’m happy with the unit. It does keep the phone cooler during charging.
Second – The magnet seems strong and the phone hasn’t slid down from the plate.
Third – The color ring can be changed or shut-off. It would be nice if it had the option to dim it.

Small negatives:
First – You can hear the fan, I wish there was a way to slow it down a bit. It’s not loud but can still be heard in the car.
Second – I thought it would lock the orientation of the phone, I guess this isn’t a big deal, but my other wireless charge used the extra bit of vertical metal in the case to rotate the phone to one position.

I would recommend the charger holder.

Comment on Battery Health: Tips for Maintaining Your Smartphone’s Lifespan by Peter Lyons Kehl

Peter Lyons Kehl — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 21:21:57 +0000

Thank you for these tips. And, of course, for Chargie.

Looking forward to the new Chargie for laptops with Linux.

Comment on Why Slow Charging is Essential for Your Smartphone’s Battery Health by Don Spero

Don Spero — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 18:21:03 +0000

Thanks for the reply, Ovidiu. I look forward to hearing and buying it.

As another note, my goal was to use Chargie with my Pixel 8a. I works inline with charger -> Chargie USB -> cable -> Pixel 8a.

However, I had purchased the Pixel Stand Gen2 and apparently Chargie does not permit the power requirements for the stand. The setup is 35W charger -> Chargie USB -> cable -> Pixel Stand -> Pixel 8a The Stand LED flashes amber. If this is a known issue I would suggest posting a caution. Any possibility of a work-around?

Comment on Why Slow Charging is Essential for Your Smartphone’s Battery Health by ovidiu

ovidiu — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:33:17 +0000

In reply to Don Spero.

there will be, very soon. Working on it! Not just the app, but also a device that can deal with laptop power. You can register your interest here: https://chargie.org/product/chargie-for-laptops-preorder/.

Comment on Why Slow Charging is Essential for Your Smartphone’s Battery Health by Don Spero

Don Spero — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 01:23:37 +0000

Wish there was a Windows app!!!

Comment on Chargie C Basic by Jan

Jan — Wed, 08 May 2024 14:17:23 +0000

Perfect! I have been using it for a few weeks now and am incredibly happy with this. Works fine and no worries to overcharge my phones battery!

Comment on 50,000 Chargie devices: How Much CO2 was saved? by ovidiu

ovidiu — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 21:32:39 +0000

In reply to j. there's a coupon that you got in your email. Please use that to get the 20% discount.

Comment on 50,000 Chargie devices: How Much CO2 was saved? by j

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 21:22:52 +0000

Why is the link for an $8 charge cord $9.99? Is this marked wrong or bait and switch? Was going to order another chargie and a cord but I am not a fan of of this type of marketing.

Comment on The 6 Factors that Influence a Phone’s Battery Life by Marie Busch

Marie Busch — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 10:48:12 +0000

Es ist interessant zu erfahren, welche Faktoren die Akkulaufzeit von Telefonen beeinflussen. Da fällt mir ein, dass mein Bruder derzeit auch gerade auf der Suche nach einer Batterietankanlage ist. Ich hoffe, dass er diese bald finden wird.