Car charger while using gps

[sandman]

It seems my battery drains using the gps (Navigon or Here Drive+) while using a car charger. I have tried two high amp chargers along with the micro USB cable that came with my 920.

http://m.rocketfishproducts.com/m/products/mobile-phones-gps/RF-M657D.html

http://m.rocketfishproducts.com/m/products/mobile-phones-gps/RF-DC1U2N.html

Has anybody found a car charger that can keep up?

 

[Umm Yeah]

I had similar problems with a BlackBerry of mine. It said it was incapable of charging using the attached power cable even though it was the one from BlackBerry itself. I was able to fix it by buying a DC with a pre-attached cord rather than using one with a removable USB cable. It powered the phone up very quickly. Try it and see if it works in this circumstance.

 

[LordGreylock]

I'm using this charger: Amazon.com: Skiva Dual USB Port 3.1A 15w fastest PowerFlow Duo Heavy Duty Output Car Charger for iPhone 5 and other USB devices: Cell Phones & Accessories

with this cable: Amazon.com: PureGear Charge-Sync Cable Only for Universal Micro USB - Retail Packaging: Cell Phones & Accessories

I have been able to use Navigon and Nokia Drive while charging the phone. Previous to buying those I was having the same issue.

 

[sandman]

I had similar problems with a BlackBerry of mine. It said it was incapable of charging using the attached power cable even though it was the one from BlackBerry itself. I was able to fix it by buying a DC with a pre-attached cord rather than using one with a removable USB cable. It powered the phone up very quickly. Try it and see if it works in this circumstance.

That worked! I picked this one up and it charges very quickly.

http://m.rocketfishproducts.com/m/products/mobile-phones-gps/RF-PMC55.html

However, the micro USB connector is so tight I am afraid it will break in my phone. I'll be looking for one that isn't so snug.

 

[palandri]

You need a USB "Charging" cable. Without it, no more than 500ma are feed into your phone and it can't keep up with the ampere draw from the GPS. There's a few threads here about it.

 

[chezm]

I just bought a cradle for my Lumia 920 and a USB connector (blekin I believe)...i was hoping to use a BB cable or the one that came with my phone...but looks like it ain't that easy lol...damn.

 

[sandman]

You need a USB "Charging" cable. Without it, no more than 500ma are feed into your phone and it can't keep up with the ampere draw from the GPS. There's a few threads here about it.

That's why I used the cable that came with the phone. I figured if any cable would be capable of a higher amperage, it would be the cable that came with it. I guess I was wrong.

 

[sandman]

I'm really looking for one with an attached coil cord. I don't want to keep up with a special "charger" cable. I tired this one from staples:
Staples? Dual Device Rapid Car Charger- Micro USB | Staples?

Even though it is rated at 2 amps, it won't keep up.

The search continues.

 

[palandri]

That's why I used the cable that came with the phone. I figured if any cable would be capable of a higher amperage, it would be the cable that came with it. I guess I was wrong.

The cable that comes with the phone is good for data & charging (500ma).A charging cable has the data pair shorted which allows full amperage from your charger. There's a few threads here where people made their own charging cable.

 

[palandri]

I'm really looking for one with an attached coil cord. I don't want to keep up with a special "charger" cable. I tired this one from staples:
Staples? Dual Device Rapid Car Charger- Micro USB | Staples?

Even though it is rated at 2 amps, it won't keep up.

The search continues.

2amps is more than enough. It needs a charging cable.

 

[CaptDjob]

Well, I have Nokia car charger (with double output) and it works fine when using Drive with Lumia 920.

 

[chezm]

The cable that comes with the phone is good for data & charging (500ma).A charging cable has the data pair shorted which allows full amperage from your charger. There's a few threads here where people made their own charging cable.

interesting feedback, never considered that...dammit. wish i stuck with the dedicated charging cable i had in my hands.

 

[Jaripi]

Well, I have Nokia car charger (with double output) and it works fine when using Drive with Lumia 920.

Same here, Nokia DC-20 dual output car charger is working well and it charges my pad well too ...

Nokia Dual USB Charger DC-20 Specifications - Nokia