Thread: Modification: Charge via USB
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barney2020 is offline barney2020
2020-09-17 , 03:11
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#72
Originally Posted by ZapWizard View Post
The reason Nokia probably didn't do this from the beginning is because technically the charger is rated at 900mA of output, and a USB port isn't spec'ed to put out that much current. That said, I doubt it needs that much current in reality. I did this same mod to my cell phone years ago.

Yes, if you do plug-in 5volts to the charger jack, AND a usb cable the power will pass out of the USB connector.
I know that this thread is about 13 years old... :-p but I found it so simple but helpful that my first thought was "duh" I shoulda thunk of that myself.

But then I wondered whether this mod might not really charge the battery, and only provide power while the USB port is connected?

If you (or anyone) are still around and monitoring this thread and have an answer... well, first a big WOW! and then a huuge Thank.You!