{
  "id": 14201170,
  "title": "Tired of slow Galaxy Watch 9 charging speeds? This DIY air-cooled charging cradle could do the trick",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/tired-of-slow-galaxy-watch-9-charging-speeds-this-diy-air-cooled",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-13T12:55:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-watch-9-thermal-throttling-diy-fan-fix-3722562/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 are plagued with sluggish charging speeds, often drastically slowing down due to overheating. Users have become increasingly frustrated with the issue, despite numerous workarounds and unofficial fixes. Samsung has yet to acknowledge the problem, release a software update, or respond to complaints.\n\nOne Reddit user, aloowak, has taken it upon themselves to create a DIY solution: a 3D-printed charging cradle equipped with a high-performance fan. The cradle features a 60mm Noctua NF-A6x25 fan, commonly found in PC cases, which activates when the smartwatch is placed on the charging pad. A micro-switch beneath the charger detects the watch's presence and turns on the fan.\n\nAccording to aloowak, using this air-cooled charging cradle can significantly reduce charging times on the Galaxy Watch 9. At an ambient temperature of 23 degrees Celsius, users have reportedly experienced a remarkable reduction in charging time – from 2 hours and 10 minutes to just 1 hour and 15 minutes. This represents a nearly 50% improvement in charging speed, offering a much-needed solution for those tired of the frustrating slow charging experience.",
  "summary": "Samsung has ignored the issue so far, so users are taking matters into their own hands.",
  "key_points": [
    "DIY air-cooled charging cradle created by Reddit user aloowak",
    "High-performance 60mm Noctua fan activates with smartwatch placement",
    "Charging time reduced by nearly 50% under 23°C conditions"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}