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One of the best thing I ever bought is my Galaxy S docking:
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that turn my fantastic phone in a night friend.
Has anyone an idea if it will be available even for his brother Galaxy SII? I will move to it when I will get a similar docking.....

Yup, there is going to be a desktop dock available for the SGS II.
http://clove.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-i9100-desktop-dock

Kikko2000 said:
One of the best thing I ever bought is my Galaxy S docking:
that turn my fantastic phone in a night friend.
Has anyone an idea if it will be available even for his brother Galaxy SII? I will move to it when I will get a similar docking.....
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hu, man ur docking is so cool. can u plz tell me about this docking i mean is it having speakers n usb also r something like that along with charging support

sajadkhan806 said:
hu, man ur docking is so cool. can u plz tell me about this docking i mean is it having speakers n usb also r something like that along with charging support
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It has just charging and audio out. Putting the phone in the dock turn it in night mode (that for me is "night display" of Gentle Alarm).

seems a bit pricey though - has anyone seen them cheaper ? or something similar ?

Is audio out coming from the usb port or is it streamed over bluetooth much like the Nexus?
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Does anyone know how the phone knows it's in the dock? I know the Motorola Milestone (that I switched from to the S2) had magnets in it to detect the car dock or the desk dock. I fancy having a go at mocking up a dock that the phone will actually recognise until there's a bit more choice on the market to buy a "real" one..
Cheers,
KEv.

Jazazze said:
Yup, there is going to be a desktop dock available for the SGS II.
http://clove.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-i9100-desktop-dock
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Yeah, now the OP's was Landscape and this one is portrait. I use(d) my HD2 in its portrait holder and it was ok but most photo's were in landscape so the screen was not really used (I used KSlide to turn it into a digital photo frame whilst on my desk).
A landscape one would be great!

has anyone found any of the official cradles for sale ?
all i can find are some pretty horrible examples on ebay ...

mrdo said:
has anyone found any of the official cradles for sale ?
all i can find are some pretty horrible examples on ebay ...
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Sadly, the same as you, other than the OK one on Clove. Would still love a Landscape one that also charges an extra battery....

http://www.clove.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-i9100-desktop-dock
This is both a landscape and a portrait dock

UncleScar said:
This is both a landscape and a portrait dock
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Lol yeah right! If you lay it on its side.... just like every other dock!

the side edges, that become the bottom edge when it's on it's side, are angled backwards/inwards... so if you put it on it's side it reclines slightly to give you a decent viewing angle. Not seen any other docks with that design... still, I'll have to have a long hard talk with myself before I allow myself to spend £40 on it!
Anyone know if the sticky universal stands, like the Desk Genie or Desk Magic Smart, work with the textured back and bottom-bump of the S2?

Official Charger?
It *looks* like this might also hold the phone in landscape. If you look at the close up of the dock "U" slot, it doesn't appear to directly plug into the phone i.e. a USB connector. If so, then it will probably hold the phone landscape

Monty Burns said:
Official Charger?
It *looks* like this might also hold the phone in landscape. If you look at the close up of the dock "U" slot, it doesn't appear to directly plug into the phone i.e. a USB connector. If so, then it will probably hold the phone landscape
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am i right in saying that this is just a stand rather than a charger ? it charges a spare battery rather than the phone itself ?

Sadly yes.

Yeah it looks kind of odd but maybe they have thought about the health of the battery?
Not good to have it always 100% so maybe a good solution in a office?

does anyone know if this would trigger the dock mode on the SGS2 ?
is there any other advantage to the official dock over the crappy ones you get on auction sites ?

bump... does anyone know if the cradle's or spare batteries sold on Ebay for about $20-30 will work (i.e. not ruin) the SGS2?

sgupta1 said:
bump... does anyone know if the cradle's or spare batteries sold on Ebay for about $20-30 will work (i.e. not ruin) the SGS2?
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I got two batteries off ebay for about £6 (which I think is $9 monopoly dollars?). Why would they "ruin" the SGS2? I also got one of the slimline, up-right cradles and its been working fine.

Galaxy Note Crown Stand Dock Review

Hey guys! I just wrote a review on my blog, but I thought I'd also post up some pictures and some thoughts for you here.
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I wouldn't recommend the dock as a stand-in dock, where you plug it in on the go, or quickly. The phone is only supported by the actual USB plug! So I'd be REALLY worried about the port getting loose over time, so I'd skip that. I had that happen to my SGSII. But on the other hand, you can lay it down and it was made for this, too! So there is no need to worry about the usb plug getting loose. I really like it for this. Just look at the last 2 pictures.
I hope you like it! It's a decent dock, I guess. It's more of a stand now. Haha.
Link to eBay store:
http://www.ebay.es/itm/Myrin-Sync-Charge-Dock-Crown-Stand-for-Galaxy-note-Black-/230721361620
Price was 30 USD, around 22 euros. Free shipping.

How much was it and where did you buy it from?
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Vic2rious said:
How much was it and where did you buy it from?
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Added a link and price at the end of the first post

Is that a SEIKO watch in the background I see?
I think its the same model as mine (discontinued) the "Superior 5"

ekin said:
Is that a SEIKO watch in the background I see?
I think its the same model as mine (discontinued) the "Superior 5"
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Actually it's a Fossil. I've always liked Fossil watches, they're the only brand I own. Funny, isn't it? haha.

Funny, I'm wearing one now. Fossil, its a good brand.

I wouldn't recommend the dock as a stand-in dock, where you plug it in on the go, or quickly. The phone is only supported by the actual USB plug!
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Am tempted by this dock... but don't understand what you're saying here. I mean... in the images it looks like there's a rear-support for the phone to lean against. Do you have to faff with this or something, or does it remain up, so you can just drop the phone on and have it lean?
Alternatively, does anybody have suggestions for docks that work with cases? I got the iGadgitz case (link), which I'm totally pleased with... it doesn't turn your pockets inside-out when pulling it out.

vodzurk said:
Am tempted by this dock... but don't understand what you're saying here. I mean... in the images it looks like there's a rear-support for the phone to lean against. Do you have to faff with this or something, or does it remain up, so you can just drop the phone on and have it lean?
Alternatively, does anybody have suggestions for docks that work with cases? I got the iGadgitz case (link), which I'm totally pleased with... it doesn't turn your pockets inside-out when pulling it out.
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Tap it to the right or to the left, and it'll put some kind of strain on the phone's port. That's what I don't like. I have a dock that DOES support the sides, and still ended up busting the port. I don't use the inbuilt charging feature. I just put it in the landscape orientation and use a normal microusb, and that also allows me to grab my phone while I'm waking up in the morning and unplug it correctly.

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Tap it to the right or to the left, and it'll put some kind of strain on the phone's port. That's what I don't like. I have a dock that DOES support the sides, and still ended up busting the port. I don't use the inbuilt charging feature. I just put it in the landscape orientation and use a normal microusb, and that also allows me to grab my phone while I'm waking up in the morning and unplug it correctly.
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Ah, gotya. Yeah, my Streak sits in landscape, with a fat connector, so never realised the difference with the Note and a tiny connection.
And bugger... your port has already been wrecked? So it's a real issue. Bah.
Mmm... not exactly swamped with options that allow for cases though, but don't think I can risk it since I've gotta stick with this baby for 23.75 months yet
That said, this thing does last an entire day, unlike my Streak... so maybe I'll just get a spider-holder or something without charge/usb.

I use the dock daily. I just don't use the built in charger. I turn it on its side and use the regular charger. I think the angle's great.
But this does make me miss the blackberry dock. Blackberry's have metal connectors ONLY for docks that will never mess with any ports . Fantastic idea in my opinion. Oh well. This is a monster of a phone! hehe. Sold my 9900 for it

Awesome.
Thanks for the info, I've gone a head and ordered one.
I guess it'll be safe on my desk, as the odds on knocking it are near zero. As an alarm clock though, I totally get you... I'd wreck it in a single day.
Ah, charging all day at work... I'll probably save a million* in electric bills.
*Ok, maybe $0.01 per month, lol.

Desktop Docks at Mobile Fun

Just found these desktop docks at Mobile Fun:
Standard
http://www.mobilefun.com/35463-samsung-galaxy-s3-case-compatible-charging-dock.htm
Dual Charge
http://www.mobilefun.com/35464-samsung-galaxy-s3-case-compatible-dual-charging-dock.htm
Anyone use one of these? They look like they would hold the phone more securely than the Samsung dock, and they're fairly cheap as well.
One thing I'm curious about - With my old Nexus One, I used to be able to set the phone in the dock, and it would automatically switch into home mode. This mode would display the clock and weather, and then switch to a dim alarm clock at night. Anyone know if the S3 behaves the same way, or if any of the after market docks support this feature?
Update: I bought the standard version of this, in black. Here's some thoughts...
It takes a few weeks to receive one of these, since they are shipped from overseas, even if you order it from the .us version of their site.
The Galaxy S3 does not recognize this as a dock, so the phone doesn't automatically switch to desktop dock mode. This XDA thread has info on DIY hacking to address this. It's also been suggested NFC might be a good workaround for this.
The dock is fairly solid, and holds the phone securely. It's very light, but the footprint makes it pretty stable and unlikely to tip over if bumped.
It has a small pop out piece that allows docking the phone even when using a slim fitting case. I have the Rock Quicksand case, and it's a little bit loose, so something slightly thicker than that should still fit.
This is a good looking dock with a glossy black face and flat black sides, but unlike the pictures on the website, there's a white KiDiGi logo on the front of it. This logo is screenprinted on, and I'm not sure if there is any way to remove this without damaging the finish.
It has a standard micro usb connecter on the back of the dock, so any of your typical charging or syncing options should work. It also ships with a standard usb to micro usb cable, instead of the UK mains to micro usb cable as originally stated on their website. Perhaps they've changed this for the US market.
Overall, this is a pretty nice dock for the price.

It looks like it can be docked while the S3 is in a case. I wonder how thick the case can be?

I was usedto the one from captivate so I ordered 2 of these
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310404943509
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I just ordered the kidigi dual dock - I'll let you know what I think once it gets here from HK.

Apparently the maker (kidigi) has a white version.. I can't find it onsale anywhere yet.

Diznario said:
Just found these desktop docks at Mobile Fun:
Standard
http://www.mobilefun.com/35463-samsung-galaxy-s3-case-compatible-charging-dock.htm
Dual Charge
http://www.mobilefun.com/35464-samsung-galaxy-s3-case-compatible-dual-charging-dock.htm
Anyone use one of these? They look like they would hold the phone more securely than the Samsung dock, and they're fairly cheap as well.
One thing I'm curious about - With my old Nexus One, I used to be able to set the phone in the dock, and it would automatically switch into home mode. This mode would display the clock and weather, and then switch to a dim alarm clock at night. Anyone know if the S3 behaves the same way, or if any of the after market docks support this feature?
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I really like how there's no logo on the front. I don't mind saving a few bucks by getting a non-Samsung brand, but I don't like seeing the name of some obscure brand plastered across the front of the dock (like this one)
As for the part about the home mode... I suspect you could maybe accomplish this with an NFC tag. There appears to be enough flat real estate on the dock to fit a square on there. I don't know how well it would line up with the receiving part of the phone, which I imagine is more towards the center? Definitely some testing would need to be done before sticking it on.
EDIT: I just noticed in the item description it says it comes with a "UK AC Power Adaptor." Spelling mistake aside, I'm a bit bummed by that.

Excellent point on the NFC tag. That dock in particular does seem to have the perfect spot for it.
I bet that UK power adapter goes to micro USB, which then plugs into the back of the dock. That's how my last dock was. If that's the case, then you should be able to use any other micro USB power you have handy. but yeah, that is sort of a bummer.

There is another dock like this for sale on ebay too. The ebay one has an LED on the front of it though:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-Sync-2n...713864?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item2c6668ee88

cweemin said:
Apparently the maker (kidigi) has a white version.. I can't find it onsale anywhere yet.
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Totally gunna wait for this version to come out. Was gunna pre order a mugen one but white would look so sweet with the white phone. Extra battery slot and charges phone.
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I just ordered one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008AFSSRE/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00
should be here in a few days

z0phi3l said:
I just ordered one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008AFSSRE/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00
should be here in a few days
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ME TOO!
I figured for $12 it was worth a try...and from a review I saw of one that looked identical but had a branding on it I felt it was a good option.
Plus from what I have read/watched it appears it may be a little nicer to play with a TPU case where I am not sure the Kidigi will work with most TPU Cases...though slim cases like the Rok case and others that more cover the back and sides but don't have the face lip appear they will work fine with the Kidigi with the insert out.

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I was usedto the one from captivate so I ordered 2 of these
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310404943509
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I like having it sideways like this for a night stand clock. Does it go into clock mode when you dock it?

I like the sideways too, too bad the default OS doesn't go sideways on desktop view...

Just an update, I bought a spare charger from RND Power Solutions.....looks exactly the same as the Kidigi/Mugen charger posted on the first page. Unfortunately it will not charge batteries to 100 percent.....they only get to about 85% or so. This seems to be the issue with most of the aftermarket spare chargers out there right now. According to RND, this is because of the different voltage the S3 uses for overcharge protection and the manufacturer is working on a solution.
I'd stay away from these chargers till they get it fixed.

Man, I just want some good ones on Amazon with prime ;/

just FYI, mobilefun US and UK seems to be the same company, but all their US orders are believed to be sent from their UK location, this is not something that is stated on their US site. i ordered a case from their US site on july 8th and just received it today on the 18th, and the shipping address on the package is from their UK location.

Just got mine today. I've updated the original post with my thoughts.

I want to know if this would work with the Incipio Silicrylic two-piece case. Based on the OP's comments it sounds like it would but I'd rather not throw away $30 if it didn't.

I've had one of these stands, works with any type of phone. very very very very sturdy. I've had this for quite some time. Worked with my evo and my touchpro2:
http://www.thoughtout.biz/products/PED3.html

I ordered one and it said it was shipped on 7/3 and it's 7/22 and I still have not received it. I contacted their customer service and they've been slow to respond. Hopefully I'll be able to get my money back.
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Magnetyze

http://www.buqutech.com/magnetyze/Products/MagnetyzeforGalaxySIII.aspx
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Has anyone used this product.
I am thinking of getting this product (just the case version), I am wondering if it will still work if I slap a TPU case on top of it.
Any kind of feedback would help. Thanx.

if you're going to spend that much money, why not just do either the palm touchstone mod or get the qi wireless receiver and transmitter instead? they'll end up cheaper and in the qi case, it'll be reuseable for future products that uses qi standards..
EDIT: You probably wont be able to add a case of your choice on it as well since the size will be very different from the original s3 size.

mputtr said:
if you're going to spend that much money, why not just do either the palm touchstone mod or get the qi wireless receiver and transmitter instead? they'll end up cheaper and in the qi case, it'll be reuseable for future products that uses qi standards..
EDIT: You probably wont be able to add a case of your choice on it as well since the size will be very different from the original s3 size.
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I like the option of just getting into my car and placing the phone on a the dock. It immediately holds it and also charges it. No messing with wires and a dock holder. I thought I will take it one step further and put a TecTiles on it, so it can start my bluetooth connectivity and other options. All this would be one step.
It also come with a case version, which I am probably going to get. Just did not want to add bulk.

if it works it works, but you will be stuck using it with only their product line and no one else's.
It's up to you though.. i'd rather get a universal option rather than something that is limited to one company only. (I can use chargers from nokia, energizer, oregon scientific, etc while you're going to have to buy from magnetyze) Also to note, once you change your phone, you would have to wait and see if they'll create a case/backing for your next phone if you want to continue using the set or you'll just have to ebay it off or toss it in the trash.
Well... i also don't trust magnets to hold my phone in place while i'm driving as well... I'd rather have a dock that grips it nice and tight rather than a magnet, but that's just me.

mputtr said:
if it works it works, but you will be stuck using it with only their product line and no one else's.
It's up to you though.. i'd rather get a universal option rather than something that is limited to one company only. (I can use chargers from nokia, energizer, oregon scientific, etc while you're going to have to buy from magnetyze) Also to note, once you change your phone, you would have to wait and see if they'll create a case/backing for your next phone if you want to continue using the set or you'll just have to ebay it off or toss it in the trash.
Well... i also don't trust magnets to hold my phone in place while i'm driving as well... I'd rather have a dock that grips it nice and tight rather than a magnet, but that's just me.
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I am on the fence about this product, that is why I was wondering if anyone else had used it and what their experience was.

diljosh said:
I am on the fence about this product, that is why I was wondering if anyone else had used it and what their experience was.
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I just got mine yesterday. I'll try and get around to a full review within the next week.
Cliffs: Charges well. Holds device well. Will not work with a case. Looks and feels to be nice quality. Mine won't sync the phone.

lvgdgts said:
I just got mine yesterday. I'll try and get around to a full review within the next week.
Cliffs: Charges well. Holds device well. Will not work with a case. Looks and feels to be nice quality. Mine won't sync the phone.
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That will be great if you did that. Will you be posting it in this thread or starting a new one.
Also what version did you get, the backcover or the case. Did you also get the car mount. Thanks

diljosh said:
That will be great if you did that. Will you be posting it in this thread or starting a new one.
Also what version did you get, the backcover or the case. Did you also get the car mount. Thanks
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The back cover. No car mount. I couldn't find it listed on their site. I don't think I'd trust a magnet holding my phone in the car.

lvgdgts said:
The back cover. No car mount. I couldn't find it listed on their site. I don't think I'd trust a magnet holding my phone in the car.
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how is the review coming along.

http://www.nokia.com/global/products/accessory/cr-200/

diljosh said:
how is the review coming along.
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Here it is:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2186659

Micro USB Qi wireless receivers?

Has anyone tried one of these qi receiver tags that plugs into your Micro USB port?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-Q...S_Cell_Phone_PDA_Chargers&hash=item27e5adb896
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-Q...l_Phone_PDA_Chargers&var=&hash=item2c83141608
I know they aren't optimal, but I figured if it works it would be a good hold over until good ones come out for the G3 specific.

I will let you know when my phone gets in, I have one left over from my LG G2. I don't see why it shouldn't work though.

Charsher47 said:
I will let you know when my phone gets in, I have one left over from my LG G2. I don't see why it shouldn't work though.
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Thanks. Any idea which one I should look at getting? Haven't seen a good enough shot of the micro USB port to make sure I get one facing the right direction. I've got Amazon Prime so I'll probably get one from there to test.

http://www.amazon.com/Universal-Wireless-Charging-Receiver-micro-USB/dp/B00H7FJX7M/
That one is on Amazon, Prime, and has 2 different models. Anyone seen a close enough photo to know which one we'd need? Port A or Port B?
I'm going to try to find one with a metal plug instead of this plastic one.

This one has tons of different options. Less than $11 on prime.
http://www.amazon.com/Universal-Wireless-Charging-micro-USB-narrow-interface/dp/B00I1D4DWO/
Sorry for the multiple posts, I thought it would collapse them.
From what I saw in pictures, it should be this one correct?
Universal QI Wireless Charging Receiver film for micro-USB of All Android Mobile (middle/narrow-interface Up)
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If so I'll pick one up today so its here for testing when my phone arrives.

Yes I got one and didn't work.

Didn't charge at all? Can you give us some specifics?

No didn't even register on the phone. It was only $7. I ended up ripping out the Quick Circle charging coil and putting it in my phone. Works a treat!

Thanks. Do you know exactly which one you used (perhaps a link to where you purchased) so those of us that want to test other ones skip it?

RED ZMAN said:
Thanks. Do you know exactly which one you used (perhaps a link to where you purchased) so those of us that want to test other ones skip it?
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Yes sorry can't remember where I bought it from. I think eBay? This is it...
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Im using this one; http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HI8JYFE/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
No problems after all. Working OK with my F400K

So now its working? Awesome! Buying 2 right now.

Mine works as well, I have this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IQ2GUFI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
BUT it only works if i have the receiver stuck on the back of the phone in between it and the phone case. If I have it on top of the battery the signal doesn't make it through.. perhaps because of the curved nature of the phone and the NFC receiver on the inside of the back cover.

I was always under the impression that NFC and wireless charging interfered with each other unless it was one integrated unit. That's probably why yours only works that way.

Well I got mine and tried it out, and while it does work, kind of, I'm sending them back. The cable ribbon is so thin it feels like it is going to rip, it would also need you to bend it at a bad angle to get it inside a case or inside the back. I can't get a GOOD charging connection with my TYLT VU chargers, so it is going back.

RED ZMAN said:
Well I got mine and tried it out, and while it does work, kind of, I'm sending them back. The cable ribbon is so thin it feels like it is going to rip, it would also need you to bend it at a bad angle to get it inside a case or inside the back. I can't get a GOOD charging connection with my TYLT VU chargers, so it is going back.
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The cable ribbon is probably thin because you need to bend it at weird/sharp angles and it has to fit in the cracks of the back or case. As long as you're not constantly pulling on it, there's really no risk of tearing. Connections are fine with my $20 chargers, I can drop it on pretty much anywhere in the vicinity of the receiver and it'll charge.
Charge rate depends on which receiver you go with. Most, including the ones posted here, are 500mA which is kind of slow. I should be getting an 800mA one soon so hopefully that'll pick up the pace. IMO, these are still better than switching to PMA.

Its not so much the thin that bothers me, it is how flimsy it is. I mean it could have some reinforcement of some kind you'd think. And it leaves the pad really low on the phone, probably part of the reason it doesn't connect well even with a QI pad a good as the TYLT VU. Just removing the thing to root my device was scary, I thought the USB plug was going to tear off and stay in.
I just bought 2 battery covers with integrated Qi/NFC for $23 each on ebay (my wife got a G3 also) so that should fix the issues for me. Not sure what the VU charges at, but with my Nexus 5 it was always great, for a heavy user like me, I was satisfied (Qi dock in my car too).

What kind of qi car dock do you have? I love the wireless charging and have seen a few posts you put on XDA. I ordered that back plate from eBay, hopefully it works OK and I had ordered the sticker from China but it seems like a pain in the ass ripping off the old one.
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Let me find a link for you. Been really happy with it. Glad my posts are helping folks!

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Its not so much the thin that bothers me, it is how flimsy it is. I mean it could have some reinforcement of some kind you'd think. And it leaves the pad really low on the phone, probably part of the reason it doesn't connect well even with a QI pad a good as the TYLT VU. Just removing the thing to root my device was scary, I thought the USB plug was going to tear off and stay in.
I just bought 2 battery covers with integrated Qi/NFC for $23 each on ebay (my wife got a G3 also) so that should fix the issues for me. Not sure what the VU charges at, but with my Nexus 5 it was always great, for a heavy user like me, I was satisfied (Qi dock in my car too).
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Do you have a link to the ones you bought? Also could you post some pictures when you receive and install them?