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Using USB to charge only

Prior to update I had an option when plugging phone into my computer to use the USB for charging only. Now it appears that option has been removed. Anyone see the option? All I'm getting is for options now is Mass storage, Media Devise (MTP) and Camera (PTP). I felt save plugging in my phone at work to charge but now that I can't choose charging only I'm concerned that if my phone gets a virus I would share it with our computer network.

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Verizon_Support

I want you to have as many charging options as possible LynnDaniel! Although the Droid Bionic will still charge via the usb connector after the update, it is not the most efficient option. If you click back to your home screen after you connect, the handset will indicate "charging" and a percentage. The charging option via usb is a much slower, trickle charge. We recommend using a desktop or car charger as the most efficient options.

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LynnDaniel

While charging may be slow - slow is better than nothing. What was the logic in removing this function? As noted by many on the website sometimes you are not allowed to mount a drive to a work computer. Getting a second charger for work is not a good option as outlets are limited so that is not really an option.

unknown

Unless the Bionic is different the option is not removed.

SETTINGS - CONNECTIVITY - USB CONNECTION TYPE

LynnDaniel

After the update from a few weeks ago My setting options now read:

Wireless & Network

Airplane Mode
Wi-Fi
BlueTooth
Tethering & Mobil Hotspot
Data Usage

Devise

Sound
Display
Storage
Battery
Apps

Personal

Accounts & Sync
Backup Assistant + Contacts
Device Set-up
Location Services
Security & screen lock
Language & input
Privacy

System

Date & Time
Printer setting
Accessibility
Developer Options
About Phone

When I plug in phone I do get a icon to look at the USB options but that no longer contains the option for charging only.

There also to be other threads on this site that do in fact indicate that the option for USB charging was removed with the update.

tikibar1

Yes, the option to 'charge only' was removed from the Bionic when plugging in your USB cable, because, as the Verizon rep pointed out, Motorola prefers that you charge via a wall charger or car charger. The phone will charge whether you choose mass storage, MTP, or PTP, but if you are uncomfortable plugging your Bionic into your work computer and you don't have an extra outlet at your office, you may want to look into a Motorola power pack.

LynnDaniel

The question is why would Verizon care if my phone charged slowly? Honestly since I was not using the phone just charging I did not noticed that it took any longer to charge thru my computer. Overall all this is just a lousy update to the software. I can't get my calendar to hold to the month view. My recent call list does not properly connect to the number when you try to call. The phone is only a year old and it is now less functional then when I got it. Also some areas where I had 4G service before now I do not.

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