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farcus

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#3391235 6-Jul-2025 13:30

Jvipers2: Anyone have Bluetooth frequently disconnected after the latest Android 16 update?

Not seeing that here. In fact, for my constant glucose monitor I am seeing an improvement in Bluetooth pairing.

gzt

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#3397255 26-Jul-2025 10:19

Like all phones it's annoying the OS provides no way to set the charging speed without going to extreme lengths. I just don't need superfast or even fast charging most of the time and the heat and battery life reduction that comes with that.

I picked up a 5W wireless charging pad from Kmart. Perfect. No more fast charging and no more heat.

I usually end the day somewhere between 20 and 40%. Pixel 8 Pro is fully charged in the morning on the 5W pad.

davidgo2

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#3397257 26-Jul-2025 10:24

gzt: Like all phones it's annoying the OS provides no way to set the charging speed without going to extreme lengths. I just don't need superfast or even fast charging most of the time and the heat and battery life reduction that comes with that.

I picked up a 5W wireless charging pad from Kmart. Perfect. No more fast charging and no more heat.

I usually end the day somewhere between 20 and 40%. Pixel 8 Pro is fully charged in the morning.

If you care about battery life, why not set the phone to only charge to a maximum of 80% (I believe its built into the settings - but I don't know for sure on stock. This works on GrapheneOS

Also, TANSTAFL - charging pads - even 5w ones generate a lot more heat then plugging it in to a regular charger. Unfortunately plugging it in frequently risks damaging the phone port over time :(

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#3397260 26-Jul-2025 10:42

The 5W pad method generates almost zero heat compared to USB rapid charging believe me!

I do use the Android 16 built-in 80% switch. It's a nice feature.

My next mission is finding a 5W charging stand for my desk. The lowest all seem to be 2x10W. Also I need to use swipe up while it's on the stand. That's not easy to find. I easily get through the day without charging so I don't really need a desk trickle charger stand just nice to have. My non-powered stand is perfect otherwise. I might DIY something with another Kmart 5W pad if I can be bothered.

droopanu

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#3397267 26-Jul-2025 10:50

My next mission is finding a 5W charging stand for my desk. The lowest all seem to be 2x10W. Also I need to use swipe up while it's on the stand. That's not easy to find. I easily get through the day without charging so I don't really need a desk trickle charger stand just nice to have. My non-powered stand is perfect otherwise. I might DIY something with another Kmart 5W pad if I can be bothered.

Your can always get the 10W stand and connect it to an old USB-A charger that gives you only 5W

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#3397270 26-Jul-2025 11:24

Good suggestion. Not an option for several reasons. I use only USB-C PD on the desk. Mains power multiboard is at capacity. Separately, none of the 2x10W phone stands I've seen have enough space for easy swipe up from the bottom. It's a hard one and not something I really need to solve.

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#3397287 26-Jul-2025 13:24

Samsung lets you choose low speed charge. Otherwise I just use an older charger. I also use a small fan I got from Amazon to keep the phone cool while fast charging, but the S25 doesn't get near as hot as the pixel did.

I miss Google keyboard enhanced voice typing, otherwise I prefer the Samsung. It's much faster than the pixel

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Rodimvs

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#3397935 29-Jul-2025 09:23

gzt: Like all phones it's annoying the OS provides no way to set the charging speed without going to extreme lengths. I just don't need superfast or even fast charging most of the time and the heat and battery life reduction that comes with that.

I picked up a 5W wireless charging pad from Kmart. Perfect. No more fast charging and no more heat.

I usually end the day somewhere between 20 and 40%. Pixel 8 Pro is fully charged in the morning on the 5W pad.

I just picked up one of these charging pads after seeing your post. Works well and was able to revive 2 phones with damages charging ports. It does get warm. I presume the heat is generated from the induction coils more than the battery.

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#3398005 29-Jul-2025 12:24

Are you sure you got the 5W version?

My local branch often has mixed up items on the display hooks.

I use mine on a flat surface easily gets airflow. Although to be fair it's darn cold at the moment maybe I missed what you're seeing. In any case, 5w worth rather than 15w+ is definitely helpful.

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#3398007 29-Jul-2025 12:25

Oh, I have a Spigen case thickness might be limiting charge a bit as well and providing some gap maybe. A good thing from my perspective.

Rodimvs

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#3398020 29-Jul-2025 12:39

Ha, yes Kmart had all sorts of accessories on wrong hooks.

The phone was turned on for the first time in a while, so it was downloading updates, syncing data etc while it was charging which might have been why it was a bit warm.

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