# Avoiding the "Slow Charger" reset loop on 3rd-party GaN adapters **URL:** \ **Category:** Framework Laptop 13\ **Tags:** amd-7040\ **Created:** [February 24, 2026, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/avoiding-the-slow-charger-reset-loop-on-3rd-party-gan-adapters/80854 "2026-02-24T12:51:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Imran\_Bin\_ilias](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/imran_bin_ilias/32/46223_2.png) [@Imran\_Bin\_ilias](https://community.frame.work/u/Imran_Bin_ilias)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/avoiding-the-slow-charger-reset-loop-on-3rd-party-gan-adapters/80854/1 "2026-02-24T12:51:29Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve been doing some testing with various GaN chargers (Anker, UGreen) and noticed a common issue where the Framework 13/16 “blinks” or drops to a slow-charging state when a second device is plugged into the brick. After checking the PD negotiation with a USB-C meter, I found a few reliable ways to keep the connection stable: - **Priority Port:** Always use the primary (top-most) port for the laptop. Some bricks will reset all ports if the laptop is in the secondary slot and a phone is added. - **Expansion Card Placement:** I’ve found that using the **rear slots (closest to the hinge)** results in a more stable handshake. The front slots seem slightly more sensitive to the voltage drop that occurs during re-negotiation. - **Sequencing:** If you’re charging both a phone and a laptop, try plugging the **phone into the brick first** , then the laptop. This allows the charger to pre-set its power split (e.g., 65W/30W) before the Framework tries to negotiate its draw, preventing the “Slow Charger” warning. - **BIOS:** Ensure you are on the latest BIOS (3.05 for AMD users) as it contains fixes for PD “sink” request loops. **Hardware Note:** I’ve had the best luck with the **UGreen Nexode Pro 100W** (ASIN: B0CMZP4S2N) and the **Anker 321 MagGo** for mobile backup. They seem to handle the “non-interruptive” power switching much better than older GaNPrime models I’ve tested. Has anyone else noticed specific port combinations that prevent the screen flicker? ---
**Author:** ![system](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/uploads/framework3/original/1X/64c81a89f963ddb07633887baceb642a4b056046.png) [@system](https://community.frame.work/u/system)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/avoiding-the-slow-charger-reset-loop-on-3rd-party-gan-adapters/80854/2 "2026-02-24T14:32:21Z")
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**Author:** ![system](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/uploads/framework3/original/1X/64c81a89f963ddb07633887baceb642a4b056046.png) [@system](https://community.frame.work/u/system)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/avoiding-the-slow-charger-reset-loop-on-3rd-party-gan-adapters/80854/3 "2026-02-24T16:33:14Z")
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**Author:** ![system](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/uploads/framework3/original/1X/64c81a89f963ddb07633887baceb642a4b056046.png) [@system](https://community.frame.work/u/system)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2026, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/avoiding-the-slow-charger-reset-loop-on-3rd-party-gan-adapters/80854/4 "2026-08-23T16:33:31Z")
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