USB data pin toggler for android devices
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It's well known that android devices "know" whether or not to charge in USB (low current) or AC (high current) mode depending upon whether the data pins in the USB connection are shorted (AC) or not...
USB data pin toggler for android devices
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only issue this would cause is with cheap power supplies that don't regulate the voltage well if you start to load them.. it's fine to short the 2 data pins when connecting to a computer, no damage...
USB data pin toggler for android devices
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As an electronics engineer, I disagree with your statement.
The cable/adapter should work as follows:
When the switch is closed, connect the 2 data lines from the device side of the cable to the...
USB data pin toggler for android devices
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I agree, a lot of computers are limited on their output of power over USB. Yes there are the drivers you can install sometimes that can boost output but it doesnt work everywhere and I assume you...
USB data pin toggler for android devices
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Just get a car or wall adapter that shorts those pins. Not reason to carry a special cable that you can't use for data. Some wall/car adapters can only handle outputting 500ma, tricking the device...
USB data pin toggler for android devices
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I actually saw a charger on clearance at walmart the other day that had a switch to toggle between the tactics apple and other manufactures use to indicate that the charger can handle a higher...
