Using Traveller and battery drain
Submitted: Sunday, Feb 13, 2022 at 22:46
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Member-George (WA)
I have a Samsung S9 and just had the battery replaced with a genuine Samsung battery.
While we are on holidays I have been using the Traveller app.
I have the Samsung S9 connected to a USB port in the car when we are moving.
However I find that the battery LOW light starts flashing after around 3 hrs and after 5 hrs of running Traveller I have to switch the S9 off and recharge the battery.
Is there anyway I can reduce the battery drain while using Traveller, short of switching Traveller off ?
Reply By: Genny - Sunday, Feb 13, 2022 at 23:35
Sunday, Feb 13, 2022 at 23:35
The S9, I believe, is capable of charging at 3 amps. Many older USB sockets were about 1 amp, I think, with newer ones 2.1 amps.
Perhaps your solution lies in getting more charge to the phone.
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Follow Up By: Member-George (WA) - Monday, Feb 14, 2022 at 00:01
Monday, Feb 14, 2022 at 00:01
Hi Genny, I am currently connected to the USB port on the center console of a 2020 Landcruiser.
I will
check the output of the USB port in the car manual.
It may be too low.
Maybe there is another way of providing power to the phone.
Cheers
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Reply By: Allan B (Sunshine Coast) - Sunday, Feb 13, 2022 at 23:44
Sunday, Feb 13, 2022 at 23:44
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Yes George, you would not be watching the screen the whole time so in Settings, decrease the backlight time. The screen will dim after a time leaving the program to run, but will awaken with a tap.
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Follow Up By: Member-George (WA) - Sunday, Feb 13, 2022 at 23:56
Sunday, Feb 13, 2022 at 23:56
Thanks Allan, did not think of that.
I will try that and see if it will save battery time.
Cheers
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Reply By: tonysmc - Monday, Feb 14, 2022 at 00:01
Monday, Feb 14, 2022 at 00:01
Hello George, I found on my Hilux that the USB port doesn't charge my phone. I think it just connects directly to the radio, however my phone will always lose charge if plugged into it. I just bought a double USB adapter for the (cigarette) plug and have no issues charging phone and running dashcam at the same time.
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Reply By: pmk03 - Monday, Feb 14, 2022 at 08:13
Monday, Feb 14, 2022 at 08:13
Hi George,
I Run a Samsung A7 full time with Traveller on it & the USB charging outlet in our DMax would not keep it charged & running. We would only get a few hours before the tablet would shut down. I'm thinking the output isn't sufficient. Probably your issue also.
We ended up using a cigarette USB adaptor with a higher output.
All works good now. Stays full charged & runs all day.
Paul
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Reply By: Life Member - Duncan W (WA) - Monday, Feb 14, 2022 at 10:42
Monday, Feb 14, 2022 at 10:42
George I had the same issue, I now use one of those cylinder type Weico 100w
inverters and have no more problems. I continually upgraded my USB ports to the most powerful I could get, and upgraded the cables to the heavier duty ones, helped a bit but I still lost power after a few hours of continual use. The inverter has been the savior.
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Reply By: Member-George (WA) - Monday, Feb 14, 2022 at 22:48
Monday, Feb 14, 2022 at 22:48
Thanks Duncan, your solution fixed the problem.
Purchased a 100 w inverter and connected with that
Been driving all day with Traveller running on my S9.
No problem with battery remained fully charged.
Thanks for your help. Cheers
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Reply By: Member - Warren H - Wednesday, Feb 16, 2022 at 12:02
Wednesday, Feb 16, 2022 at 12:02
Although the problem was solved with an inverter, you can get higher capacity USB adapters from Jaycar that can supply 3.7 A. I also see that you can now get a fast charger that plugs into a ciggie socket. I had a similar problem with a Lenovo tablet even using the 3.7 A adaptor. No issues with the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite. Could it possibly have been temperature problem? My previous S7 phone would overheat when using a screen mount.
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