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noddy:
Hi  , I use an old Nexus 7 as a sat nav ( it's about all it's good for ;) ) and it works well , I know GPS uses a lot of power but would have thought constant charging while in use would keep it going but it appears not :( . I've replaced the battery but need a USB charger than can keep up with it , I'm using a charge only cable any ideas on charger or cables cheers .

roseway:
I'm certainly no expert, but my guess is that the charging interface in the phone may be the limitation, not the charger. I use a modern phone with a UPS-C interface, and car charging has no problem keeping up with the satnav app (I use Sygic).

parkdale:
Hi Noddy, you might want to try this one ... a little bit more expensive, but will(should) work with your N7

https://www.anker.com/uk/products/variant/powerdrive--1-port/A2309011

I bought the power port+ (usb c-c) for the other half's phone which uses IQ charging, 40mins for 100% from empty.

Or you could use a charge bank https://www.anker.com/uk/products/50/73/high-capacity-portable-chargers

Robin

Made too bold a statement!  Anker have 30 day return as well.

tickmike:
Are you talking about charging you phone while in your car ?. you need to change your Title .

Our second car does not have built in Sat-Nav so I have a Tom-Tom.
The cars USB socket is Not powerful enough to charge it so I have a USB charger that plugs into the 12 volt socket .

Ronski:
As others have suggested it could be a lack power from the socket or faulty/low quality cable limiting the charge rate.

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