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[-] SirHaxalot@nord.pub 1 points 3 days ago

Sure but to be fair the vast majority of devices charges fine with the baseline 5V/1A, even if a bit slower.

Exception is larger devices like laptops but I can’t say it’s a huge problem as their larger chargers are distinct enough

"a bit slower" can mean multiple hours even for a regular smartphone, or a full day for something like a powerbank. That can easily catch you out if you expect the device to fast-charge as usual. It works, but it's far from ideal

[-] naeap@sopuli.xyz 3 points 3 days ago

I'm having some cheap devices with USB C plugs to charge, that stubbornly refuse to get charged with "better" cables. Only the real cheap ones work.
Probably because some pins must not be used or something, but it really sucks needing a separate cable around just for those devices

I get, that not every cable or device can support fast charging, but the other way round should at least work

[-] Eheran@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago

Except that C to C only works when the receiving device has at least the required 5 kOhm resistors on the CC pins. Otherwise nada. But guess what? Lots of shit does not, so only charges from USB A.

[-] Holytimes@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 days ago

Chargers are also required by law to label their wattage and amps on the device.

Your cable might not do the highest wattage but your laptop will tell you if the cable isn't enough when you plug it in... And why don't you have the cable that came with it then? Its just a non problem.

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