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Are these pins available on the 2013 Nexus 7 or did they put something else in place of those pins?
machmanx said:
Are these pins available on the 2013 Nexus 7 or did they put something else in place of those pins?
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There are no pogo pins. Only ports are the USB port and headphone jack, and there's a qi wireless charger coil inside the tablet.
OJ in Compton said:
There are no pogo pins. Only ports are the USB port and headphone jack, and there's a qi wireless charger coil inside the tablet.
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Yup. I confirm
pogo's are replaced with Qi wireless charging. even trade off if you ask me
Well....
smirkis said:
pogo's are replaced with Qi wireless charging. even trade off if you ask me
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I prefer the clean look by having a dock with an analogue out to my home receiver. Now there is a nasty cord danglin'. I love the idea of wireless charging and I'm a total tech junkie but the efficiency isn't there, losing anywhere 15-20%. Honestly you're going to have to plug in the Qi so why not just plug the tablet in instead when needed?
abw0046 said:
I prefer the clean look by having a dock with an analogue out to my home receiver. Now there is a nasty cord danglin'. I love the idea of wireless charging and I'm a total tech junkie but the efficiency isn't there, losing anywhere 15-20%. Honestly you're going to have to plug in the Qi so why not just plug the tablet in instead when needed?
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Because micro USB connectors are fragile and wear down a lot faster than an AC plug. My last Nexus 7 had a broken micro USB connector because my 2-year old yanked it out.
abw0046 said:
I prefer the clean look by having a dock with an analogue out to my home receiver. Now there is a nasty cord danglin'. I love the idea of wireless charging and I'm a total tech junkie but the efficiency isn't there, losing anywhere 15-20%. Honestly you're going to have to plug in the Qi so why not just plug the tablet in instead when needed?
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I agree, the old dock/pogo pin setup was perfect; disappointed they removed that feature. Hopefully we get a dock similar to the old one for this device. Liked the way it sat in landscape.. loved watching movies on it without having to hold it and fall asleep with it.. drop it, break it...
Tuanies said:
Because micro USB connectors are fragile and wear down a lot faster than an AC plug. My last Nexus 7 had a broken micro USB connector because my 2-year old yanked it out.
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I am mainly concerned with using POGO pins and meant and should have said,
"Honestly you're going to have to plug in the Qi so why not just plug the tablet put it on the POGO dock instead when needed?"
The point being about power use and features. With the Qi you are still plugging in a "dock" to the wall but without the added benefits, ie audio or video out or power efficiency. POGO does. Wireless charging in it's current state is not an upgrade. We can't even call it a convenience factor until most of our handheld devices are using the tech.
I agree that using direct USB connection to a device lends the rare possibility of damage from falling when being plugged in or the plug being yanked out or shoved in. I say rare possibility because in my case I don't have little ones running around. Nor have I had a USB wear out, and I use my devices constantly all day. Looseness of the receptor on the device can be an issue too I agree but I've only had that problem once. That's poor design on the manufacturers part. I know more people that have had broken devices from their kids just using them in general.
LoL My poor buddy's kid was running around with his toy hammer, jumped up on the bed where he was using it and with a swift swing, TWACK! Bye bye screen. Kids break ****. I know I did. POGO would have saved your Nexus.
A pogo connector would have been nice. But if Google is going to make use wait 8 months like every pogo accessory before, then it's pretty freaking worthless.
Another reason to stay with my old Nexus 7, which is not that old in fairness.
machmanx said:
Are these pins available on the 2013 Nexus 7 or did they put something else in place of those pins?
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My first Nexus 7 (bought in September 2012) did have the Pogo pins but after it was stolen I bought a new one in December 2012 which doesn't have the pins.
I'm wondering now if the late 2012 models already have the wireless charging thingy.
Does anyone know?
abw0046 said:
I prefer the clean look by having a dock with an analogue out to my home receiver. Now there is a nasty cord danglin'. I love the idea of wireless charging and I'm a total tech junkie but the efficiency isn't there, losing anywhere 15-20%. Honestly you're going to have to plug in the Qi so why not just plug the tablet in instead when needed?
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Because it's easy to toss the device on the wireless charging pad when I get to my desk, and then grab-n-go when I need to step away.
Qi is better because u keep the nexus in your protection case.
The 2012 has the qi too, right?
I already have a car dock but would like to add wireless charging to it. Does something like a sticker type piece exist? I would like to just but it on the back of the dock so my phone will charge when I dock it. Doesn't matter if it has usb input or just wires that need to be wired in.
A sticker that charges your phone..?
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DomSim said:
I already have a car dock but would like to add wireless charging to it. Does something like a sticker type piece exist? I would like to just but it on the back of the dock so my phone will charge when I dock it. Doesn't matter if it has usb input or just wires that need to be wired in.
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You can get NFC stickers but sadly what you are talking about does not exist
Think if it this way, if you took apart the wireless charging base, it would just have a flat induction coil in it. That flat coil is what charges the phone. I want just that piece without having to buy the whole base and rip it apart.
DomSim said:
Think if it this way, if you took apart the wireless charging base, it would just have a flat induction coil in it. That flat coil is what charges the phone. I want just that piece without having to buy the whole base and rip it apart.
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I dont think you understand how this works, your best bet is either buying a really small Qi Base that will fit in your mount or talk one apart amd somehow build them into your mount
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I dont think you understand how this works, your best bet is either buying a really small Qi Base that will fit in your mount or talk one apart amd somehow build them into your mount
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Of course he understand how it works. You all just don't understand that he just want the inside of an regular qi charger.
Here are some blank QI coils you can buy:
http://de.mouser.com/new/Wurth-Electronics/WE-WPC-Coils/
edit: Here you can also see how the inside of an QI charger looks like:
http://appnokiagame.blogspot.de/2012/12/nokia-lumia-920-and-qi-wireless-charging.html
DomSim said:
Think if it this way, if you took apart the wireless charging base, it would just have a flat induction coil in it. That flat coil is what charges the phone. I want just that piece without having to buy the whole base and rip it apart.
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unfortunately i don't think there is any product like that... you wouldn't just need a printed coil, you'd need some type of oscillator and i don't know what type of frequency they use or coil parameters. if you get it all wrong it may not charge and it may mess with the compass/magnetometer.
the best bet is to gut an existing product... you can buy the reciever tape for an internal installation to convert phones that dont have it. but i don't know of a product to do the charging.
fireproofrev said:
Of course he understand how it works. You all just don't understand that he just want the inside of an regular qi charger.
Here are some blank QI coils you can buy:
http://de.mouser.com/new/Wurth-Electronics/WE-WPC-Coils/
edit: Here you can also see how the inside of an QI charger looks like:
http://appnokiagame.blogspot.de/2012/12/nokia-lumia-920-and-qi-wireless-charging.html
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That's the exact type of thing I was looking for! Now I will have to figure out the configuration for the nexus 5 to order!
Anyone using wireless charging on the MI3? It's only possible with a receiver, btw, it's not built in.
Wireless Charging
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Anyone using wireless charging on the MI3? It's only possible with a receiver, btw, it's not built in.
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I am curious has anyone tried using a wireless charging add on and know if it works properly?
I'm a writer for Qiwireless.com and I use my Mi3 with a universal wireless charging receiver to charge it.
I saw something here: facebook.com/MiuiCzechSlovakXiaomi/posts/10152284167068959
Manufacturer named Lencow doing this type of chargers for MI's. You can find the net for the price.
is it for real that mi3 supports wireless charging??
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is it for real that mi3 supports wireless charging??
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Note, WITH a receiver. A receiver is a piece of hardware which sits under the base of the phone, and is connected to the charging circuit. Just google the term.
You'd have to be really motivated to take your phone apart, just to attach that. Without considering the space that module would need vs the available space inside the phone, which is pretty slim to start with. Actually with a metal phone back, I believe the module would have to sit outside of the phone, between the plastic cover and the back - so the phone back would not be flat.
I have had a Nexus 4 with wireless charging for the last 2 years, and I rarely use the wireless charger I bought:
- charges slower than a wall charger
- if you pick the phone up - as we all do - you stop charging and additionally multiply the number of charging cycles.
Cables are not as cool as a Qi pad, but a Qi pad also needs its cable...
Anyway, out of the box, the mi3 doesn't do wireless charging - just confirmed that with my wireless charger
stupid!!! pls improve yourself bout the 'Electronic Science and Technology' knowledge~ don't ask such an idiot question!!!
The zerolemon battery covers the standard pinouts to the QI wireless receiver for wireless charging. Does anyone have a solution, workaround, modification or source for a QI receiver that would work? It is so convenient just to put a phone on a stand and top it off, even with the massive 10,000 mah battery. I am NOT interested in anything that involves soldering anything to my precious phone, or modifying the phone in any way, just the receiver. Thank you in advance for any thoughts!
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The zerolemon battery covers the standard pinouts to the QI wireless receiver for wireless charging. Does anyone have a solution, workaround, modification or source for a QI receiver that would work? It is so convenient just to put a phone on a stand and top it off, even with the massive 10,000 mah battery. I am NOT interested in anything that involves soldering anything to my precious phone, or modifying the phone in any way, just the receiver. Thank you in advance for any thoughts!
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Maybe one of these cheap charging pads can be modified instead of your phone? They dont seem to have one specifically for the note 4 yet on here, but for $6 thats a pricetag you dont have to cringse about when you srtart soldering on it..
http://www.fasttech.com/search?qi inductive charging receiver patch for note 4
Hope it helps.
Basically you have to extend the contacts from the phone back. You don't need to solder. You can do it with double stick foam tape, masking tape, adhesive copper braid or sheeting and the adapter. My adapter has not arrived yet so I am not sure it will fit between the Zerolemon battery and the case back. I did something similar to get NFC working with my Zerolemon on my Note 2. Once my adapter gets here I will report if I am successful and the fix is safe and dependable.
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lexbian said:
Maybe one of these cheap charging pads can be modified instead of your phone? They dont seem to have one specifically for the note 4 yet on here, but for $6 thats a pricetag you dont have to cringse about when you srtart soldering on it..
http://www.fasttech.com/search?qi inductive charging receiver patch for note 4
Hope it helps.
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I have 3 pads that fit the original note 4 and work with it, I'm open to any suggestions on how to extend the flexible flat cable -- I can't find a way to do in online anywhere!
ebrinkis said:
I have 3 pads that fit the original note 4 and work with it, I'm open to any suggestions on how to extend the flexible flat cable -- I can't find a way to do in online anywhere!
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Similar instructions can be found by googling...note 2 zerolemon nfc fix.
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Don't Modify Anything
Instead of modifying things just use this simple device available on Amazon. Make sure the output matches the requirements of your device before you purchase or it will not work. This is the one I purchased for use with my LG G3 and the ZeroLemon case with the extended battery and it works just fine. You still do not get the NFC capability, but the wireless charging works. But then who actually uses the NFC anyway?
Just search on amazon for micro USB Qi antenna or wireless charging antenna. (the forum won't let me post the link)
This adapter is very easy to install and adds the Wireless Charging / Qi charging back to your phone. Amazon has several versions, just make sure you get the one that has the correct configuration on the plug, either small side up or small side down, and you also need to make sure you get the one with the correct output. For the Lg G3 it is the one with small side down, 5v-1000ma output to make it work properly.
KevinLdrbck said:
Instead of modifying things just use this simple device available on Amazon. Make sure the output matches the requirements of your device before you purchase or it will not work. This is the one I purchased for use with my LG G3 and the ZeroLemon case with the extended battery and it works just fine. You still do not get the NFC capability, but the wireless charging works. But then who actually uses the NFC anyway?
Just search on amazon for micro USB Qi antenna or wireless charging antenna. (the forum won't let me post the link)
This adapter is very easy to install and adds the Wireless Charging / Qi charging back to your phone. Amazon has several versions, just make sure you get the one that has the correct configuration on the plug, either small side up or small side down, and you also need to make sure you get the one with the correct output. For the Lg G3 it is the one with small side down, 5v-1000ma output to make it work properly.
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The Zerolemon battery covers the ports, making the standard Qi receivers not able to attach to them, that's why we need a different solution.
ebrinkis said:
The Zerolemon battery covers the ports, making the standard Qi receivers not able to attach to them, that's why we need a different solution.
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Actually, that is not true. I have installed the exact item I was talking about, and it works perfectly fine. The cover over the port does not fit "air tight" over the port and has plenty of room for the adapter to fit between the cover and the phone. This is why I had suggested the item in the post.
KevinLdrbck said:
Actually, that is not true. I have installed the exact item I was talking about, and it works perfectly fine. The cover over the port does not fit "air tight" over the port and has plenty of room for the adapter to fit between the cover and the phone. This is why I had suggested the item in the post.
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The Note 4 Qi contacts are in 2 places. The upper one, just to the side of the camera, is not covered by the Zerolemon Battery, and does not pose a problem for connecting, but the one next to the battery IS completely covered by the battery itself. Maybe I'm missing something? I don't care about NFC, but would really like the Qi charging feature. If you know of an item that would work, please PM me a link. Thanks!
In case anyone's still wanting to hack a Qi coil on a Zerolemon battery, it works just fine. Here's a step-by-step with pictures. http://traff.as/zerolemonqi
traffas said:
In case anyone's still wanting to hack a Qi coil on a Zerolemon battery, it works just fine. Here's a step-by-step with pictures. http://traff.as/zerolemonqi
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Not for a Note 4, different contacts (won't work).
I really thought I was in the G3 forum...sorry about that.
They make a qi receiver now that plugs in the charger port of the phone and then flips back to the battery door it's on amazon like 15 bucks. Place case over it to protect receiver and phone any your good to go. I'm sure this will work just fine for ya there a universal qi receiver for tablets and phones with no battery door.
Here is a pic for you.
As we all know, the new Zenfone 2 is missing wireless charging capabilities, however there are multiple solutions to enable wireless charging on basically any phone.
Example is http://www.amazon.com/BEZALEL®-Wire..._1_4?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1432149451&sr=1-4
It is a cover with a Qi receiver built in, which connects to the charging port and it also provides an independent micro usb port as a part of the case.
The absence of wireless charging in Zenfone 2 is a deal breaker for me ( don't judge) and as soon as an appropriate case is available, I'll get it and the phone as well.
Please post your findings here.
Would love to use wireless charging but using a cover like the one posted is out of question.
I love the slim form and feel of this phone. so i will have to live without QI and other solutions.
This will occupy the mUSB port but would probably be the best current solution.
hkdmjack said:
This will occupy the mUSB port but would probably be the best current solution.
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That's pretty cool. I like wireless charging because I'd rather not wear out my micro usb...but that setup kinda marries you to wireless charging all the time. I'd have to rig up wireless charging in the car and at work...not just at home. You use something like that?
nathan118 said:
That's pretty cool. I like wireless charging because I'd rather not wear out my micro usb...but that setup kinda marries you to wireless charging all the time. I'd have to rig up wireless charging in the car and at work...not just at home. You use something like that?
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Not sure if I'm going to stick with the ZF2, so I haven't gone out and done all that yet but qi adapters are pretty cheap now for both home and car. How effective some of the car ones are though are another story. iOttie has two models out now that look promising for the car.
There may also be the possibility of placing those adapters into a separate case just meant for wireless charging... remove the case if you need the mUSB port.]
Or... if they do release new back covers... get one that you install the qi adapter in and then one that you won't have the qi adapter in.
WHYYYYYYYYY
Why did Asus decide not to include the qi pins in the back ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((
>_<
what to do :'(
Here's a teardown: http://www.myfixguide.com/manual/asus-zenfone-2-teardown/
You could solder the DigiYes posted earlier (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HI8JYFE) onto the usb board. Or you could probably just jam the wires into the connector for a non-permanent solution. The pictures of the DigiYes are a little conflicting, but if it does have leads for the data pins, you'd be best off omitting them (you'll be limited to 500ma qi charging).
This is of course assuming there's enough space to wedge the DigiYes between the back cover and phone.
ziddey said:
Here's a teardown: http://www.myfixguide.com/manual/asus-zenfone-2-teardown/
You could solder the DigiYes posted earlier (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HI8JYFE) onto the usb board. Or you could probably just jam the wires into the connector for a non-permanent solution. The pictures of the DigiYes are a little conflicting, but if it does have leads for the data pins, you'd be best off omitting them (you'll be limited to 500ma qi charging).
This is of course assuming there's enough space to wedge the DigiYes between the back cover and phone.
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Which goes back to my point. Why did Asus purposdely omit to include QI/wireless charging pins on the back? It would had cost them hardly anything extra at all, and users could just have changed back cover to get wireless charging...
That one http://www.amazon.com/BLUBOON-Unive...2630&sr=8-2&keywords=qi+wireless+charger+1000 is 1000mA, if it does make a difference. But a case integrated receiver would be much better solution, if ever.
olegy said:
That one http://www.amazon.com/BLUBOON-Unive...2630&sr=8-2&keywords=qi+wireless+charger+1000 is 1000mA, if it does make a difference. But a case integrated receiver would be much better solution, if ever.
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I bought that model. I have a Qi charger (used with a Nexus 5) hooked up to a 2A USB Adapter, and it barely charges the Zenfone. I do not recommend. Maybe a 2A receiver would work better.
It's ridiculous.... why did asus decide not to offer a wireless charging solution similar to the previous samsung galaxies/lg.
Have the pins for charging on the back, and let the user change the case to a qi receiver case or add a qi receiver pad inside. this is honestly the only thing that disappoints on this phone (((((((((((((
ziddey said:
Here's a teardown: http://www.myfixguide.com/manual/asus-zenfone-2-teardown/
You could solder the DigiYes posted earlier (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HI8JYFE) onto the usb board. Or you could probably just jam the wires into the connector for a non-permanent solution. The pictures of the DigiYes are a little conflicting, but if it does have leads for the data pins, you'd be best off omitting them (you'll be limited to 500ma qi charging).
This is of course assuming there's enough space to wedge the DigiYes between the back cover and phone.
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I just received mine and there is enough space in the back cover for the receiver to fit in, albeit with a small bulge. It does show my phone as charging even when just held up to my Moto 360 cradle; whether or not it's charging, however, I have no idea.
raynan said:
I just received mine and there is enough space in the back cover for the receiver to fit in, albeit with a small bulge. It does show my phone as charging even when just held up to my Moto 360 cradle; whether or not it's charging, however, I have no idea.
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Thanks for trying. Did you actually solder or just plug it in the usb port? If you plugged it in the usb port, does the cover close without damaging the cable?
I'm asking because if that works, we could potentially design a slightly thicker but hollow back case that could hold NFC and the wireless receive without unnatural bulges.
ameel said:
Thanks for trying. Did you actually solder or just plug it in the usb port? If you plugged it in the usb port, does the cover close without damaging the cable?
I'm asking because if that works, we could potentially design a slightly thicker but hollow back case that could hold NFC and the wireless receive without unnatural bulges.
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It closes fine but there is a bulge and the cover is left slightly open.
Here's my solution. Doesn't look good but functional.
don't judge
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Yeah I judge, wireless charging its just another feature. A small battery, a slow processor or low memory now that's a real deal-breaker since your phone wont last a day, apps will run like hell and you will always have to micromanage just for things to run properly.
I'm way more pissed off at this phone not having a removable battery, not just because its a real deal-breaker during travel where I will be forced to lug around one of those brickish power banks but because Li-ION batteries have the lifespan of a mosquito. I already had 2 phones like that and the result was always a massive pain in the ass to deal with.
I rather buy a case with an extra battery than this thing
Three pins USB Board?
Hi there
Maybe some one knows, what are those three pins on the USB board, that are accessible without disassembly phone?? That should be connectors to charging instead of usb socket?
I have a qi charger built into my car. I do not like aftermarket charger added to the phone. So this is a deal breaker for me and will not consider any phones without buildin qi charger.
Looking to buy this phone and own a quick charging card like this. Is it possible to slip the card under the back cover (without a case) or will it cause it to bulge in too unsightly a manner?
dud89 said:
It closes fine but there is a bulge and the cover is left slightly open.
Here's my solution. Doesn't look good but functional.
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Slooop said:
Looking to buy this phone and own a quick charging card like this. Is it possible to slip the card under the back cover (without a case) or will it cause it to bulge in too unsightly a manner?
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It can but causes a gap near the usb port that I could not close. I would've run it inside if it didn't do that.
dud89 said:
It closes fine but there is a bulge and the cover is left slightly open.
Here's my solution. Doesn't look good but functional.
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Great Idea.
The speed of charge is 350 MAH ?? Is to slowly (USB PC charge normally 550 MAH)