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by hadrien01 2449 days ago
I can’t charge my phone with the Nintendo Switch charger, it switches on and off repeatedly and doesn't charge. And my other USB-C chargers don't negotiate the power needed with the Switch so it charges very slowly if you don't use the included charger.
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My phone charges fine with a Nintendo Switch power adapter.

In fact, I am doing it right now.

Output on the adapter reads: 5v@1.5A/15v@2.6A

I charge the Switch console just fine with a PD USB-C charger. PD is very negotiable and the Switch only supports a few voltages so your charger must support the same voltages.
As far as I understand it (correct me if I'm wrong), every proper charger is supposed to support the exact same list of power combinations from 0 up to whatever its max wattage is.

The switch dock demands 39 watts, which implies 15 volts, but the switch itself will negotiate any voltage when standalone.