verify and place in the wiki or FAQ Michael Shiloh wrote: >> The battery usually lays in just like it does in the phone. The battery >> will fit into the Nokia, but I'd be surprised if the Nokia agreed to charge >> it, since it won't recognize it. > > Exactly right. My understanding is this: > > Nokia devices (phones and stand-alone chargers) will not charge > non-Nokia batteries, most likely because they can't be sure they have > the correct charging parameters. > > Most after-market or no-name brands of Nokia-compatible chargers don't > test the make of the battery, most likely because adding the capability > to perform this test would add to the cost of the charger. > > Thus: > > * You can use a Nokia or Nokia-compatible BL-4C, BL-5C, or BL-6C in the Neo > > * You can charge the Neo battery in a Nokia-compatible charger that is > not Nokia branded > > * You can NOT charge the Neo battery in a Nokia branded phone or charger > > Michael > > _______________________________________________ > Openmoko community mailing list > community@lists.openmoko.org > http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community
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