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Android phone shuts down when plugged into glove box USB

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9.1K views 26 replies 16 participants last post by  Challenger cup USA vicrl  
#1 ·
I have a 2020 Chieftain Darkhorse. When I plug my Samsung S21 into the USB in the glove box, my phone shuts down. It restarts and then shuts down again. It just keeps doing this cycle until I unplug it. Is this happening to anyone else? I was able to download my Ride Command map to my bike via Bluetooth, and I am able to play Pandora via Bluetooth, but for long rides, I want to be able to have it plugged in to the USB port.
 
#5 ·
Good suggestions. Here's what I tried. I used my work phone, which is an S20. It worked fine. So I think it's an issue with the new Samsung S21s. I did seem to find a fix. If you let the S21 reboot, but don't swipe or put in your password and just let it sit and charge for a couple of minutes and then put in your PIN and let it finish rebooting, it seems to stay on.

I also noticed that it estimates 3 hours and 45 minutes to charge the phone from 47% to 100%. This is very slow. Seems that the Indians have a low amperage USB installed in the glovebox, even on the 2020s. This is a miss by Indian. New phones take more energy to charge and to run. I doubt the charge will keep up with the drain on long rides.
 
#6 ·
Good suggestions. Here's what I tried. I used my work phone, which is an S20. It worked fine. So I think it's an issue with the new Samsung S21s. I did seem to find a fix. If you let the S21 reboot, but don't swipe or put in your password and just let it sit and charge for a couple of minutes and then put in your PIN and let it finish rebooting, it seems to stay on.

I also noticed that it estimates 3 hours and 45 minutes to charge the phone from 47% to 100%. This is very slow. Seems that the Indians have a low amperage USB installed in the glovebox, even on the 2020s. This is a miss by Indian. New phones take more energy to charge and to run. I doubt the charge will keep up with the drain on long rides.
Eh, most cars don't have QC 3.0 either, they're almost always 1 or 2amp chargers at most.
 
#26 ·
This isn't really a reply I'm just bought a 2021 Indian Challenger Limited and that right thing on the fairing has that cable I didn't go into it yet I'm picking it up tonight it's used but does a Samsung the way the cord is does that fit in there or only an Apple phone? Am I going to have to get a different cable that fits in there I just want to know before I go and pick it up thank you
 
#18 ·
I guess that I really don't understand why there is such an issue. Everyone should be aware that the '20 and newer Indians with RC can support Carplay. That has officially been released from Indian. What has not been released is Indian's support for Android Auto. I know that a lot of riders would like to have this capability and it may come with time. But, for now it's Carplay only.

The primary function of the cable in the dashbox is for data transfer from a USB memory stick or an iPhone. It does have the ability to dual function and provide some non QC 3.0 charging through the RC unit, but it is intended for data transfer. If you choose to charge your phone with this and your phone detects that it is a data line, your non Apple phone will act accordingly. This is NOT an issue with your Indian motorcycle. If you don't want to respond to your phones prompt, and you still want to use this cable as a charging cable, then just purchase a data block cable like I linked to in the previous reply.
 
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#19 ·
Caprock, you Rock. That cord works! I can charge my phone, play music, change channels and no more reboots! Android even had an update. It rebooted after the update without that cord. No more shutting down. My phone has worked with the Chieftan for over 5000 miles. So it does work w Android just fine. It didnt matter if you allowed connection to the Chieftan by hitting ok or not, the phone used to reboot. Now, problem is solved thanks to Caprock!(y)
 
#20 ·
I have a 2020 Darkhorse as well. I have a Galaxy Note 10 plus. It always worked just fine until the last time I rode the bike. Then I started having the same issue. It just kept resetting thr phone constantly. I'll try your tip next time of not touching it for a few minutes. Hopefully that'll work. It's beyond frustrating
 
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