battery again

[Matthew Lane]

W.Kenworthy wrote:
> While in a meeting, I let the battery run down to 0% (as read by apm)
>
> Now when I plug it into usb, I get 
>
> cat /sys/class/i2c-adapter/i2c-0/0-0073/chgmode gives play-only
>
> and 
>
> cat /sys/class/i2c-adapter/i2c-0/0-0073/charger_type gives host/500mA
> usb mode 100mA
>
> Is it charging (at 100ma) and I just need to let it do its thing ?
>
> Will the wall charger work better - its at home(!)
>
> Or do I need to jump start the battery? :(
>
> Shouldnt the phone have shut itself down at 0% as protection?
>
> 2007.2 with todays updated kernel
> BillK
>
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I believe the neo sometimes can use more than 100mA to operate, so just 
plugging it in without enabling fast charge could STILL discharge the 
battery.  You need to enable 500mA or 1A quick charge, as noted by the 
poster above me.