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Re:EU plans to force OEMs to use a common charger for all ph... by jve on Thursday September 23, 2021 @04:45AM (#28626693)
You can get away with 1 cable actually :) That's what I do. Be it car, home - it is convenient to have any port available. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001490533074.html
Re:EU plans to force OEMs to use a common charger for all ph... by zo1 on Thursday September 23, 2021 @04:58AM (#28626782)
Is that the exact one you've ordered from them before? Is it reliable, can fast charge, etc? I've found usb cables such a huge hit and miss, even buying from "reputable" places, as they just re-sell cheap chinese knockoffs that don't work.
Re:EU plans to force OEMs to use a common charger for all ph... by ThatPlayer on Thursday September 23, 2021 @05:40AM (#28627072)
I haven't tried that cable, but I've had a good experience with that shop (Baseus). Unlike Amazon, Aliexpress doesn't comingle listings, so generally I shop by seller I have good experiences with, or just popular ones as they list the number of times an item has been purchased.
Re:EU plans to force OEMs to use a common charger for all ph... by jve on Thursday September 23, 2021 @05:31AM (#28627006)
I have another thst doesnt support data or quickcharge. But does charge devices so OK for me. A basic one.

Actually stumbled on this right now and if I ever need another one, will give this a go.

Re:EU plans to force OEMs to use a common charger for all ph... by sbuk on Thursday September 23, 2021 @05:19AM (#28626920)
I have quite a few branded ones from companies giving them away at conferences. They work well enough.