• aramis87@fedia.io
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    2 days ago

    You could also set up wireless charging and put the phone down for a bit.

    • 11111one11111@lemmy.worldOP
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      9 hours ago

      So you missed the part where I explained I need it for my constant glucose monitor which perpetually drains my phone battery creating the whole battle of the port?

      Or you saying im not being a risky enough diabetic leaving my phone out of Bluetooth range for the 8 or more hours it takes to charge a zfold5 on a wireless charging pad? Cuz say the word and ill go hypo-g right the fuck meow, son. /s couldnt pass on good diabeeetus joke lol

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        8 hours ago

        You posted this as a “You Should Know” clean your port before getting a new phone. Just because you have a need for constant charging, does not mean that wireless charging is an invalid option for the audience you’re taking to.

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      1 day ago

      Or magnetic USB-C adapters. Keeps the gunk out of the charging port while still retaining functionality (including fast charging). There’s also charge-only adapters, which are handy for travel when you don’t trust the port the phone is connected to.

      • Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe
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        1 day ago

        This is the answer.

        I’ve used them for close to 10 years. Started because one phone had a touchy port. Glued the adapter in the right position and never had a problem.

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      I had a phone that I put the charging cable in backwards, and the port was completely broken. Bought a wireless charger and never had any problems.

      (Whoever decided to standardize phone chargers on that connector should be put into prison.)

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      For whoever isn’t aware, you can just add wireless charging to a device. It’s a paper thin cord and a pad that goes under whatever case you have. You won’t even notice it’s there under your case. They work well.

    • corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca
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      2 days ago

      The last time I plugged my phone in to charge was … Well, never with this one.

      It has a 3.5mm and a Qi charging and sharing rig. I wish I could have this phone forever.