Problems charging?
Feb 13, 2016 | 11:21 pm
#2
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Is it a recurring issue? It happens occasionally and depends on the seat, probably just worn out sockets. If the USB doesn't work try the plug, think it also charges a bit quicker as most phone chargers concert to 2A, the in seat USB is probably just 1.2A
Feb 14, 2016 | 12:26 am
#3
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It's recurring. Unfortunately I have a new phone that has a USB type c connector and I didn't bring the converter. Guess I am the only one that has run into this?
Feb 14, 2016 | 12:51 am
#4
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No not at all, I also have a Type C. But it just feeds into a normal USB Male which fits any USB plug. It's just annoying when you don't have your cable as no one else's fits unfortunately.
Feb 14, 2016 | 7:17 am
#6
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I always carry a proper AC charger onboard - not only is the AC charger quicker, but also the electricity flow from some of these stand-alone USB ports may not be regulated to the same standard - you don't want a dodgy USB port to fry your phone or tablet!
If your phone has USB-C, it also means it very likely has Quick Charge technology, in which case the phone will literally charge over twice as fast using the proper Quick Charge charger rather than standard USB port (and in case of the inflight USB ports, a low-output one at that).
If your phone has USB-C, it also means it very likely has Quick Charge technology, in which case the phone will literally charge over twice as fast using the proper Quick Charge charger rather than standard USB port (and in case of the inflight USB ports, a low-output one at that).
Feb 14, 2016 | 7:31 am
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I always carry a proper AC charger onboard - not only is the AC charger quicker, but also the electricity flow from some of these stand-alone USB ports may not be regulated to the same standard - you don't want a dodgy USB port to fry your phone or tablet!
If your phone has USB-C, it also means it very likely has Quick Charge technology, in which case the phone will literally charge over twice as fast using the proper Quick Charge charger rather than standard USB port (and in case of the inflight USB ports, a low-output one at that).
If your phone has USB-C, it also means it very likely has Quick Charge technology, in which case the phone will literally charge over twice as fast using the proper Quick Charge charger rather than standard USB port (and in case of the inflight USB ports, a low-output one at that).
Of course, you could charge your phone and a mobile battery pack on board
Feb 21, 2016 | 7:41 pm
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Arg on EK 766 now from JNB to DXB, haven't been able to charge except for the first 20 min of the flight.... Stewardess offered to take my phone and charge it but I am worried something might spill on it. She tried restarting my seats electronics, to no avail...
Feb 22, 2016 | 2:45 am
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Feb 22, 2016 | 3:25 am
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Feb 22, 2016 | 10:58 am
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Feb 22, 2016 | 11:25 am
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Feb 22, 2016 | 11:34 am
#13
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Though my battery hardly is used in-flight, the ancillary activities related to flight drain it more than average.
Feb 22, 2016 | 2:13 pm
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Agreed, especially in flight mode, though on EK with in-flight wifi it's tempting to stay connected. Also if one likes to play games it drains the battery. Other travel-related activities are also battery-draining. Uber, Google Maps, trip tracking apps, e-mail on the go, constantly checking and playing around with the phone while bored waiting to board...
Though my battery hardly is used in-flight, the ancillary activities related to flight drain it more than average.
Though my battery hardly is used in-flight, the ancillary activities related to flight drain it more than average.
Feb 23, 2016 | 1:47 pm
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With all that stuff turned off, it will barely drain.
With it totally OFF it will be fine.