Why Can't I Charge My Phone After I Connect It To A Computer - Huawei P8 Faq

15.15 Why can't I charge my phone after I connect it to a
computer?
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15.16 Can I use a charger of other brands to charge my
phone?
Yes if the output current and voltage of the charger are the same as those of the provided
charger. For details, see the instructions on the charger label.
Use chargers that are certified and produced by trusted manufacturers. Check that there is a
certification mark on the charger label.
15.17 Will my battery's lifespan be affected if I play my
phone while charging it?
When the battery is being charged, it doesn't discharge and the power is provided by the
charger if you play your phone. Therefore, the battery's lifespan will not be affected.
15.18 Why is my phone overheated?
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The computer's USB port may have insufficient power supply.
If your phone is connected to a desktop computer, connect the data cable to the USB port
on the rear side of the computer host.
If your phone is connected to a laptop computer, directly use the USB port on the laptop
computer. If you are using an external USB port, power supply may be insufficient.
If the problem persists, use the charger to charge your phone instead.
When you are surfing the Internet:
− Use the native browser to surf the Internet.
− If you are using a third-party browser, set it to no-picture browsing mode.
− To reduce heat generated by your phone when you are surfing the Internet, make sure
the signal strength occupies all bars.
When you are playing games:
Games consume more battery power than calls, videos, and music. It is recommended
that you don't play games while your phone is charging. Also you can close all
background applications when you are playing games or set the volume level to medium
to reduce the heat and increase your phone's battery life.
When you are using the camera:
Photo or video shooting consume relatively much power, so it is normal if your phone is
overheated, especially in hot weathers. Your phone adopts an independent single reflex
level image processor, OIS lens, and RGBW light sensing component. These
components greatly increase the imaging quality and speed, as well as the consumed
power, leading to the excessive heat generated by your phone in summer. If you sense