2011 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Usb port upgrade???

[digidigi33]

Hi Everyone,

 

Does anyone know what amperage the stock USB port puts out on the front dash of a Silverado? I used my Iphone 6 Plus for maps and spotify and the phone is pulling so hard that the stock charger can't keep up and the battery life actually goes down WHILE IT'S CHARGING....

 

Is there an upgrade usb port so the latest phones can pull additional power to stay charging while in use:

 

Currently, a normal USB 2.0 port provides a 5V supply with at most 500mA per port, while USB 3.0 offers around the same voltage but with up to 900mA per port.

 

Thanks!

 

Adam

[Chevy Joe]

Hi Adam, get a high power plug, "Anker" makes GREAT stuff (4.8 amps or 2.4 amps per port)

 

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Charger-PowerDrive-Samsung-Android/dp/B00VH84L5E/ref=pd_bxgy_107_img_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=851YCZM6TFAA0D8DPWEQ

 

I have 3 kids, so I use this one:

 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WHXRGL4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[digidigi33]

Hi Chevy Joe, thanks! But my issue is with the ability to charge the phone and AT THE SAME TIME connect through the usb port... I contacted GM and they said there's nothing you can do about it outside of upgrading the deck... I plug it into a charger when it needs juice and then plug it back in... It's a little annoying, but it's better than paying for an aftermarket upgraded deck...

[KMGZ400]

I'm interested in this too... I have an iPhone 6plus and have the same exact issue, its very annoying.

[Chevy Joe]

Hi Chevy Joe, thanks! But my issue is with the ability to charge the phone and AT THE SAME TIME connect through the usb port... I contacted GM and they said there's nothing you can do about it outside of upgrading the deck... I plug it into a charger when it needs juice and then plug it back in... It's a little annoying, but it's better than paying for an aftermarket upgraded deck...

 

Oh, understood, does the USB just stream the music? or do you control playback too?

 

You can get a Bluetooth dongle cheap and plug it in to a 1/8 jack audio input

[Colossus]

Any way to get the USB port/radio to work with a droid phone?