How do I know what Samsung charger I have?

Look at what is printed on the Charger. If a ‘Made in China’ is printed in the backside of the charger, then it is a duplicate product. Also there is an ‘A+’ on the backside. This indicates that this is a duplicate product.

Can you use other charger for Samsung phone?

Samsung does not recommend using any chargers other than Samsung chargers, especially chargers that are uncertified or counterfeit. These can hinder the charging of your device and may cause battery issues if used long term.

Why are Samsung Chargers different?

USB 3 was designed to be able to be backwards compatible with earlier versions of USB cables and ports. The USB 3 has different shaped connector pins so it can withstand more frequent use.

Does it matter what phone charger you use?

Not at all. In fact, a higher amperage charger will likely charge your phone even faster, and it can do so safely. Basically, all modern batteries are built with with a chip that regulates the input—they will allow what they can handle.

What kind of charger does a Samsung S10 use?

USB C Cable
Type C Charger 10 ft, USB C Cable Fast Charger Compatible with Galaxy S10, Nylon Braided Long USB C Charger Cord for Samsung Galaxy S9 S10 S8 Plus/Note9/8 A60 A50, Moto G, LG and other USB C Charger.

Is Samsung charger type C?

The USB Type-C (or USB-C) is a fairly recent connector standard, and became available on Galaxy devices with Galaxy S8 and S8+. USB Type-C is available on Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, Z Flip, Note10, Note10+, Fold, S10e, S10, S10+, Fold, Note9, S9, S9+, Note8, S8, and S8+.

How do I know what kind of charger I have?

If the cable has a Type-A connector at one end (as in the above image), that will usually be the first type. The second will be the shape of connector that will plug into your device. Some cables have the same connector at both ends and are named accordingly—for example, a USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable.

Is it bad to use an old charger on a new phone?

New phones will likely recognize old chargers at lower voltages than the charger designed to go with the phone. However, the phone will adjust to the old charger’s voltage, meaning that the phone itself and the battery will not be harmed.

What happens if you use the wrong charger for your phone?

Always charge your phone with its own charger Unlike laptops, smartphones use a universal charging interface the microUSB port. However, if the charger you use does not match the original, it will affect battery performance, capacity to store charge and overall life (if done repeatedly).