LG Ally Battery Charging Issues

[Gnarlenos]

I leave my phone plugged into the charger overnight and sometimes I'll wake up to find out that the battery actually discharged. Also, plugged in and idle, the phone will occasionally discharge. How can I identify what's causing the problem? I did notice recently that the phone it was being charged via USB while it was plugged into a wall socket.

[demmo86rt]

Sounds like a case of a bad phone/charger connection. Try and charge your phone at a time when you can keep an eye on your phone and check every once in a while to see that it us actually charging. If not, you can take it in (hopefully under warranty) and get either the phone or the charger replaced.

[MorganB]

Below I have listed a few things to check with your device and battery. This might help determine where the charging problem is occurring.

• Remove and reinsert the battery to verify it is properly connected to the device.
• Ensure the device is securely connected to the charging cable and the cable is connected to a functional power source.
• If available, try operating your device using an alternate charger or battery to isolate the issue.

[SomeOtherGuy]

The issues are happening all of a sudden since the upgrade to Android 2.2 / Froyo.  They seem to be widespread - try Googling Android Ally charging problems.

Some chargers / cables work, some don't.  I haven't found a pattern, other than that the stock VZW ones do seem to work.  This does appear to be an Android issue, maybe applying to phones beyond the Ally.