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Question

Quick Charge

Aug 27, 2017 11:24PM PDT

Does Quick Charge works if I connect a QC3 capable device into a QC2.0 charger?

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The answer would be to test it.
Aug 28, 2017 7:18AM PDT

I can't find a definitive answer from a maker so you'll have to test it.

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charge faster
Sep 1, 2017 5:33AM PDT
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I think absolutely yes
Sep 4, 2017 12:07PM PDT

Would think twice when connecting QC3 to a QC2 phone, but in this case i'm sure it works.

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Re: Quick Charge
Sep 20, 2017 3:06AM PDT

Yes, quick charge is backward compatible. It can charge both QC2 & QC1 devices. So, don't worry about your battery getting degraded.