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[Raspberry Pi 3] Can I use a cell phone charger as a power source for the raspberry pi 3?

I bought a Raspberry Pi 3 more than 2 months ago and I can't use it. I bought a micro SD memory card. I tried to write the Raspibian system using the Etcher program, but it didn't work. At the end of the recording Etcher says that the image: "may not have been recorded correctly". I tried using Win32Disk which writes correctly but doesn't work. Error: Kernel panic-not syncing: VFS: unable to mount root fs on unknown-block (179,2). I'm using a Motorola 5V power source and 2A output. Could that be the problem? Sometimes it appears this message and sometimes it doesnt appear. But Raspberry Pi 3 never works.

19th Sep 2017, 10:49 PM
▲TopGun ▲
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change your sd card. the one you're using is corrupted(That's the error message from etcher). when you have power issues while writing to the sd card, corruption is a common thing. Ensure you have a power supply capable of providing at least 2,5 Amps. Use an externally powered usb hub for your periferals and external power for shields like the pihat or similar.
2nd Nov 2017, 7:41 PM
seamiki
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I used Samsung power adapter to power up my raspi. It works well. :) Make sure the power adapter could supply current to 1 amp at least.
19th Sep 2017, 11:48 PM
Calviղ
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it is not about the brand of gadget it is about the amp required.
20th Sep 2017, 12:17 AM
Mohammed Chami
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Usually it works and it can even work with 1A. Sometimes we have to wire off LED-Matrix and other modules. Booting AND light might have too much power consumption.
12th Oct 2017, 2:34 PM
Oma Falk
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Yes, it can. I already have tried change and others supplies doesn't work. My raspberry pi need a supply with 2,5A output. But my Moto adapter have just 2,0A output. I'm wondering if could be the micro SD Card.
20th Sep 2017, 12:12 AM
▲TopGun ▲
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Thank for your answer @Oma . I'm rewriting the image system now. I expect it works.
12th Oct 2017, 5:53 PM
▲TopGun ▲
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Hello @Oma. I already have done. Could you take a look here, please: https://code.sololearn.com/WO2Os7VCX486/?ref=app
12th Oct 2017, 9:53 PM
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