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[Q] USB Cables for Note II

Can anyone point me in the direction of cables to get that will actually charge up my Note II using 2.0A? The cables I've found will at most only charge at 1.0 A and I was wondering if anyone had any actual cables (like the OEM that came with the Note II) that they could recommend?
I don't want to short out the cables myself.
Also wondering if there's some sort of App that would allow me to force my phone to charge as though it was always on AC power. I'm not rooted.
Any info would be great, thanks.

captaingrey said:
Can anyone point me in the direction of cables to get that will actually charge up my Note II using 2.0A? The cables I've found will at most only charge at 1.0 A and I was wondering if anyone had any actual cables (like the OEM that came with the Note II) that they could recommend?
I don't want to short out the cables myself.
Also wondering if there's some sort of App that would allow me to force my phone to charge as though it was always on AC power. I'm not rooted.
Any info would be great, thanks.
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Oem cable and charger for 6 bucks on Amazon. http://amzn.to/18K2w0N
And for just a cable heavy duty blackberry cables like this one. http://amzn.to/17jQayo
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I buy these. They usually aren't as durable as the OEM cables but for the price you can't beat it. I usually order 10 at a time. I have cables stashed everywhere.

klbjr said:
I buy these. They usually aren't as durable as the OEM cables but for the price you can't beat it. I usually order 10 at a time. I have cables stashed everywhere.
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And you draw 2 Amps when charging?

captaingrey said:
And you draw 2 Amps when charging?
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I highly doubt it as he buys 10 for a reason. They're probably shi* and dont work great trust me the 2 links i gave are much better. You cant beat 6 bucks for OE charger which is dedicated true 2.0 amps and OE samsung cable.
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XxLostSoulxX said:
I highly doubt it as he buys 10 for a reason. They're probably shi* and dont work great trust me the 2 links i gave are much better. You cant beat 6 bucks for OE charger which is dedicated true 2.0 amps and OE samsung cable.
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Yeah, Ive seen the OEM ones on Amazon, but I have doubts as to whether or not they're actually OEM.
You've had good experiences with it? Are you getting 2 amps when charging?

captaingrey said:
Yeah, Ive seen the OEM ones on Amazon, but I have doubts as to whether or not they're actually OEM.
You've had good experiences with it? Are you getting 2 amps when charging?
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Watch the reviews of these products but I have several blackberry usb cables that provide better results for me personally when charging. However they arent good when it comes to tramsfereing files at fast speeds.
Now that samsung one is more of hit and miss. However if you have the charger that came with your phone just buy a usb cable is all.
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Yeah, that was why I posted this. Looking for cables that actually charge at 2 amps without having to modify them myself.
XxLostSoulxX said:
Watch the reviews of these products but I have several blackberry usb cables that provide better results for me personally when charging. However they arent good when it comes to tramsfereing files at fast speeds.
Now that samsung one is more of hit and miss. However if you have the charger that came with your phone just buy a usb cable is all.
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XxLostSoulxX said:
I highly doubt it as he buys 10 for a reason. They're probably shi* and dont work great trust me the 2 links i gave are much better. You cant beat 6 bucks for OE charger which is dedicated true 2.0 amps and OE samsung cable.
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Yes I charge at 2 amps. It's the actual charger/brick/plug not the cable that pumps the amps. Not only do I charge at 2 amps but I also get good data speeds. Monoprice sells great stuff at great prices. If you can find REAL OEM equipment at a good price I would suggest you get it but if not give them a try.

i use monoprice cables as well. never had any issues.

klbjr said:
Yes I charge at 2 amps. It's the actual charger/brick/plug not the cable that pumps the amps.
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That's not exactly true. The cable plays a part in how much of the current gets sent to the phone. That's why a lot of the times you have to short the cable so that it reads as a charger and not a data plug.

captaingrey said:
That's not exactly true. The cable plays a part in how much of the current gets sent to the phone. That's why a lot of the times you have to short the cable so that it reads as a charger and not a data plug.
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Well I've been using smartphones for over 10 years and I've never had to short a cable to get it to read as anything other than what it was. Just my guess, if you have to purposely short a cable to get it to work right, you probably have the wrong cable. I use these cables all the time and my phone charges just fine with no shorting. Now I am using the brick that came with my Note II and I use the brick that came with my Galaxy Tab 2 7 when at work, which also charges at 2 amps. The reason why I buy so many of them is because the cord is a lot heavier than the OEM ones and the added weight sometimes makes the connector loose. But Monoprice has a lifetime warranty on all their products and a easy return policy so if a couple do fail over time it costs you nothing to get a replacement.

klbjr said:
Well I've been using smartphones for over 10 years and I've never had to short a cable to get it to read as anything other than what it was. Just my guess, if you have to purposely short a cable to get it to work right, you probably have the wrong cable. I use these cables all the time and my phone charges just fine with no shorting. Now I am using the brick that came with my Note II and I use the brick that came with my Galaxy Tab 2 7 when at work, which also charges at 2 amps. The reason why I buy so many of them is because the cord is a lot heavier than the OEM ones and the added weight sometimes makes the connector loose. But Monoprice has a lifetime warranty on all their products and a easy return policy so if a couple do fail over time it costs you nothing to get a replacement.
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Yeah, there are several threads about this as most USB cables are designed to read as data cables and therefore do not give you the maximum current for charging. Most people short out two pins to make it read as a charging cable. That's why I posted the thread looking for cables that are already designed as charging cables and not data cables. They're pretty difficult to sort through. Thanks for the links.

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New wireless charging pad for Nexus 5 / 7

http://www.engadget.com/2013/10/31/google-wireless-charging-pad/
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Wireless-charging-pad-for-Nexus-5-and-Nexus-7-on-the-way_id48942
Looks slick, hope I can get in an order before they go out (when they finally come up that is)
I loved wireless charging on the Lumia 920, very handy at night/dark.
Who else is in??!

It looks good but it all depends on the price.

JCreazy said:
It looks good but it all depends on the price.
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Very true. Hopefully it is reasonable.

Preferred the previous one (even tho I never got the chance to own one ), this one is too flat for me.

You guys know if the n4 orb will work for n5?
Sent from my One

raycaster3 said:
You guys know if the n4 orb will work for n5?
Sent from my One
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Yes, they all use Qi standard

haskida said:
Yes, they all use Qi standard
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n5 may not stick to the orb though since it doesnt have the glossy, glass back

crawlgsx said:
http://www.engadget.com/2013/10/31/google-wireless-charging-pad/
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Wireless-charging-pad-for-Nexus-5-and-Nexus-7-on-the-way_id48942
Looks slick, hope I can get in an order before they go out (when they finally come up that is)
I loved wireless charging on the Lumia 920, very handy at night/dark.
Who else is in??!
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Does anyone know or have experience with the other wireless charging solutions out there know how fast this charges a device?

Eh, unimpressed. Judging by Google's accessory prices this thing will run around $60.
Here is one on Amazon that looks nearly the same, is only $30, and is available now:
http://www.amazon.com/UPGRADED-Wire...d=1383267489&sr=8-2&keywords=wireless+charger

Never used a wireless charging pad. Does it require me to take off any case I put on the N5? Does charging take slightly longer than just plugging it to the wall?

I just posted this in another thread.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141041328532?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...rd_t=301&pf_rd_p=1263465782&pf_rd_i=skinny xl
Great qi charger. It works with all my cases, it's not really much slower than usb, and it's makes a very quiet noise when connecting.
It's also only $16. I've been using it for about 2 months, zero problems.

flexnix said:
Never used a wireless charging pad. Does it require me to take off any case I put on the N5? Does charging take slightly longer than just plugging it to the wall?
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Most cases work just fine unless you have an extra thick one. With my nexus 4 it charges at about 70 to 80% of the regular charger speed.
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frigidazzi said:
Most cases work just fine unless you have an extra thick one. With my nexus 4 it charges at about 70 to 80% of the regular charger speed.
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That's actually a very good estimate, the efficiency of these chargers are generally around 75%.

id rather just used wired, wireless makes the phone too hot and heat kills your battery right? or maybe its my cheap white fasttech Qi charger, that one with the LOUD beep and annoying BLUE led lol

cobyman7035 said:
id rather just used wired, wireless makes the phone too hot and heat kills your battery right? or maybe its my cheap white fasttech Qi charger, that one with the LOUD beep and annoying BLUE led lol
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This is a bad misconception about wireless charging. Yes these were factors with the N4, which was very poor in regards to wireless charging.
The Lumia 920 however charged wirelessly without any additional heat and the pad made no noise or leds. It was a fantastic experience. It is very convenient when your going to bed/waking up in the dark not to have to deal with Micro USB. However when I purchased the N4 I was extremely disappointed with the wireless charging and went back to USB, I am hoping the N5 has improved in this regard. Another reason I WON'T be buying one of the cheap QI chargers.

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This is a bad misconception about wireless charging. Yes these were factors with the N4, which was very poor in regards to wireless charging.
The Lumia 920 however charged wirelessly without any additional heat and the pad made no noise or leds. It was a fantastic experience. It is very convenient when your going to bed/waking up in the dark not to have to deal with Micro USB. However when I purchased the N4 I was extremely disappointed with the wireless charging and went back to USB, I am hoping the N5 has improved in this regard. Another reason I WON'T be buying one of the cheap QI chargers.
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You can use the lumia charger with the nexus 5. The only reason i would get the nexus pad is because of the magnets. The nexus pad should get the phone aligned perfectly.

I'm looking forward to seeing this made available to buy. As i'm in no immediate rush, it will be going on my christmas list fo sho!

Looks like this is just Not Happening?

The nokia wireless charging plate is on sale at AT&T for $25: http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/accessories/chargers/sku6290260.html#fbid=W0UhtP5C8zH
I ordered one to keep at my desk, and since they're in stock at stores nearby I chose in-store pickup (no shipping fee).
And it does work with the Nexus 5: http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/124...-5-works-with-a-nokia-wireless-charging-plate

Looking for a good wireless charger for my nexus 5?

So basically im looking for a good wireless charger. I want something that charges fast too. any recommendations?
How about this?
http://www.amazon.com/UPGRADED-Wire...dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
Does this work?

It works. I have it. It may not stop charging at 100% though. Mine keeps blinking like it's charging even at full and my phone gets hot. Not sure if defect or what

Cheapest / best available right now:
http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/ac...arging-plate-sku6290261.html#fbid=b2kGYIPiLyp -- Nokia DT-900
The LG ones (http://www.amazon.com/LG-WCP-700-Portable-Office-Charging/dp/B005DMBSVA) work great, and I've got an Energizer one that works perfectly as well.

netsyd said:
The LG ones (http://www.amazon.com/LG-WCP-700-Portable-Office-Charging/dp/B005DMBSVA) work great, and I've got an Energizer one that works perfectly as well.
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I've been using this LG charger with my Nexus 4 since January and it has been flawless. Works great with my Nexus 7 as well. Highly recommend it.

I'm looking to buy the DT-910 as it props the device upright so I can use the nexus as bedroom clock. The other wireless charging thread has a couple of users that say it works well. There is also a link to cheap dt-900 (similar to what you linked) by you need to buy 3 to get it cheap and it's in the US. I'm UK based so no use to me.
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naski666 said:
I'm looking to buy the DT-910 as it props the device upright so I can use the nexus as bedroom clock. The other wireless charging thread has a couple of users that say it works well. There is also a link to cheap dt-900 (similar to what you linked) by you need to buy 3 to get it cheap and it's in the US. I'm UK based so no use to me.
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just a question: the 900/910 stops charging when reach 100%?

I bought this Kookpad wireless charger off Amazon and had it waiting when my phone arrived on Monday. You can get it in white or black. It is very placement insensitive. I ordered a 2nd one last night so I could have one at the office.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DQCUVPI/ref=cm_sw_su_dp
Read through the Amazon reviews. Some people didn't like the buzzer on it, but most people found it charged well.

TecQuality said:
just a question: the 900/910 stops charging when reach 100%?
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It looks like it does stop according to user Exel...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2513184&page=3

netsyd said:
Cheapest / best available right now:
http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/ac...arging-plate-sku6290261.html#fbid=b2kGYIPiLyp -- Nokia DT-900
The LG ones (http://www.amazon.com/LG-WCP-700-Portable-Office-Charging/dp/B005DMBSVA) work great, and I've got an Energizer one that works perfectly as well.
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Thank you ! I order the Nokia DT-900. thanks!!!!

rayoubi said:
Thank you ! I order the Nokia DT-900. thanks!!!!
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The quality isn't great though. Mine worked for about 6 months, then died. I got another one and that seems to be working, but only time will tell.

Which one charges the fastest if price isn't an issue? I would like to have at least one that's fast.

desairs said:
Which one charges the fastest if price isn't an issue? I would like to have at least one that's fast.
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When I got my N5, I used a HP Touchpad AC charger (up to 2.0 Amp output), this USB current measuring device http://dx.com/p/usb-av-usb-power-current-voltage-tester-translucent-blue-silver-235090, and then measured the input current to my Note 2, Nexus 5, and then Koolpad (linked on my previous post) with my Nexus 5 charging on it. The battery was about 55% charged so we were definitely in the constant current section of the battery charge (maximum current). The results were.
Note 2 Input current = 1.28A
Nexus 5 Input current = 1.08A
Koolpad (charging Nexus 5) Input current = 1.09A
The tranfser of power between the Qi charger and N5 isn't 100% efficient so the current into the N5 is something less than 1.09A. Guessing efficiency is 70-90% so that would mean 700mA to 900mA (0.7A - 0.9A) into the N5. I have only had the phone since Monday, but the charging time seems to be very similar between using a cord and the Koolpad Qi charger.
That is the only Qi charger I have tested so far. I don't know how others compare. While researching Qi chargers, I had read some people post that the Nokia DT-900 charged on the slower side..... no data to back that up.

Do these alle work fine with cases?

What about the samsung qi charger ?
http://www.samsung.com/au/consumer/...es/EP-P100IEWEGWW?subsubtype=other-multimedia

aooga said:
The quality isn't great though. Mine worked for about 6 months, then died. I got another one and that seems to be working, but only time will tell.
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What happened?
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I've order the nokia dt-900, when will arrive i will make test of time charge, temperature.
Anyway the wirless charger is not 100% efficient...if you search for a faster charge, use a 2,3a USB charger. (Remind the lion battery, for safe and longevity, have to be charge at Max the mah of the battery it self. So a 1000mah battery, Max 1a charger)

I got the Zens wireless charger from Shop Android. When it came I fell in love with the design and ordered 2 more for a total of 3 to have around the house. BIggest mistake ever. I also have the old Zens charger and the samsung S4 charger and the new zens is the only one that gets super hot. Don't know why but when I take the phone off its on fire. Sucks too because now I have 3 of these.

TecQuality said:
What happened?
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Don't know. It just stopped charging anything. Called Nokia, they said I have to buy another one.
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aooga said:
Don't know. It just stopped charging anything. Called Nokia, they said I have to buy another one.
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There's definitely some quality control issues with the Nokia chargers, but I can't imagine them saying you'd have to buy another. Their service is outstanding (experienced with multiple defective 920s) and I can't imagine they'd just go tell you to kick rocks.

entropism said:
There's definitely some quality control issues with the Nokia chargers, but I can't imagine them saying you'd have to buy another. Their service is outstanding (experienced with multiple defective 920s) and I can't imagine they'd just go tell you to kick rocks.
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Well, it was the equivalent. I had to pay $15 to ship it there (I had to use UPS, I couldn't just use a $5 flat rate box). then $10 for them to look at it, then free shipping on the way back. That's $25. I can buy another charger for that money.
EDIT: I forgot to mention that I didn't actually "buy" the charger. It just came with my 920 from att. That was their reasoning behind me paying shipping charges.

Any phone stands that would work with the n5 and the nexus charger?

I'm not as handy as some in the forums...but I can glue things together. Any phone stands out there that would work nicely with the n5 charger and the nexus?
I've a case on so I can't rely on the chargers magnets unfortunately, so I need proper stand
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I'm not 100% sure what you're asking here, but get one of these and call it a day.
http://www.tylt.com/vu/

_MetalHead_ said:
I'm not 100% sure what you're asking here, but get one of these and call it a day.
http://www.tylt.com/vu/
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I'm assuming he wants to make his own type of DIY stand.
Do you have the Tylt? I'm interested in it.

dinggus said:
I'm assuming he wants to make his own type of DIY stand.
Do you have the Tylt? I'm interested in it.
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Yep, it's sitting right next to me. Wonderful charger. I use it for my N7 and my N5.

_MetalHead_ said:
Yep, it's sitting right next to me. Wonderful charger. I use it for my N7 and my N5.
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Very pricey, I want it. I'll have to see catch it at a deal.

The Tylt definitely is a looker, but I can't justify spending that much on a charger.
I just want something around $15 - $25 that outputs higher than 1A... I want to at least attempt to come close to the max Qi for the Nexus 5.
The cheap $15 one I have right now is 1A max output (so less of course) and I'd say it charges a little over half as fast as the stock charger.
I don't want to spend higher than that for essentially a glorified usb cable.

Missed out on the tylt deal (also already have the nexus) so I couldnt get one. So trying the diy route

Yeah I'm with you guys, they definitely charge a premium for it. I missed out on the sale too but bought it anyway and I'm glad I did. It's really one of the most convenient accessories if not THE most convenient accessory I've ever bought for a phone/tablet and it's that convenience you pay for. I wish it was cheaper, but still think it's worth the asking price.
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_MetalHead_ said:
Yeah I'm with you guys, they definitely charge a premium for it. I missed out on the sale too but bought it anyway and I'm glad I did. It's really one of the most convenient accessories if not THE most convenient accessory I've ever bought for a phone/tablet and it's that convenience you pay for. I wish it was cheaper, but still think it's worth the asking price.
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I read a post on here a few minutes ago about staying away from wireless chargers because they damage the battery. How true is this?

dinggus said:
I read a post on here a few minutes ago about staying away from wireless chargers because they damage the battery. How true is this?
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Don't really see how, and I have no issues with either of my devices. I would think if wireless chargers damaged the battery, then phone manufacturers wouldn't add that feature. Do you mind linking that post?

_MetalHead_ said:
Don't really see how, and I have no issues with either of my devices. I would think if wireless chargers damaged the battery, then phone manufacturers wouldn't add that feature. Do you mind linking that post?
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Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2583508
Article that was posted by a user: http://gizmodo.com/how-to-take-care-of-your-smartphone-battery-the-right-w-513217256

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Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2583508
Article that was posted by a user: http://gizmodo.com/how-to-take-care-of-your-smartphone-battery-the-right-w-513217256
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Ahhh the heat thing. Yeah, that *can* degrade the performance of a battery over an extended period of time, but I don't see that being a major concern. Your phone gets warmer during gaming sessions or just browsing the web than it does when on a wireless charger so the argument can be made that it's worse for the battery to actually use the phone than to charge it wirelessly. That said, at least in my experience, my TYLT charger doesn't make my N5 or N7 warm at all. And my N5 is on it all the time. Bottom line- use your phone the way you want to, you're going to be upgrading long before your battery dies anyway.

Slightly OT, but does it matter if you plug in your Qi charger into a USB 2.0 port on a computer, or do you need to use a USB 3.0?
I know that the mAh of USB 2.0 is something like only 500mAh, but I believe it still supplies the same 5V as USB 3.0 would. Would a Qi charger go by the 5V input, or would is use the 500mAh max draw rendering the charge time absolutely horrendous?
I don't really know how it works too well. I have my Qi charger plugged into a USB port on my power bar for my night stand. But I'd like to have 2 more, 1 for my desk (hooked to my desktop computer) and another for my notebook.

Cheapest Wireless Charger for Nexus 5

Heres a Video review i have found
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLpHkX5XM7s
heres the product link (ebay)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271266032045?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Edit: just got it works as expected and it's like a slim hockey puck and it really grips onto the back of my case and the device naked!
Oh and that Muchbuy logo made me create a little meme for it
It outputs 1A to the device like it should during AC Charging and it just looks badass
I made a youtube video myself on this charger (excuse the newbieness dont expect anything Android Authority like)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btaGzZobEoc

Why not get the "Nokia" DT-900 for $24.50 w/ free shipping?
it was $12~ a week ago.

raffstyle said:
Why not get the "Nokia" DT-900 for $24.50 w/ free shipping?
it was $12~ a week ago.
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didn't see it but this is good enough

Hey I have the same charger. Can you try this for me.
Get a battery lower than 90%. Turn on Maps and set it to navigate somewhere. Put brightness at half and play music (at any volume). Can you watch your temperatures and see if you end up pushing 45C which implies "overheat" and therefore you won't charge?

Grabbed a generic one from eBay for 12 bucks been using for a month now its real big and does an excellent job.
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Guys
For £30 get this ... ebay item 360785478847
Charge at night like wireless charging pad. Day rime take the unit and charge without wires wirelessly as it has a backup battery in it 8000 mah. I love it and use it all the time. Highly recommend it. Be aware it is chineese not european.

Looks like this one...
MuchBuy Black Wireless Mini Charging Pad Mat Qi-enabled Standard Ch... http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ESUC36M/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_2jgVsb09MQ9MN
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darkamikaze said:
Hey I have the same charger. Can you try this for me.
Get a battery lower than 90%. Turn on Maps and set it to navigate somewhere. Put brightness at half and play music (at any volume). Can you watch your temperatures and see if you end up pushing 45C which implies "overheat" and therefore you won't charge?
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I don't see why would you be using your phone while wireless charging. using your phone while charging kills the battery R.I.P my AT&T HTC One X, but ill try it once it arrives.

This is the one I'm currently using. Just a generic Qi charger off ebay. Has the same 5V 1A output as pretty much all other Qi chargers.
Works pretty good, no complaints.
I also just saw that it's even cheaper now than when I ordered it before. just ordered 2 more.
It's currently $11.42 with free shipping. (Choose Black Charging Pad or White Charging Pad from the drop down list).
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Qi-Wireless-Charger-for-Samsung-Galaxy-S3-i9300-S4-i9500-Charging-Pad-Receiver-/121176056602?pt=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Chargers&var=&hash=item1c36a7e31a
I also just ordered this one for my desk.
Pretty cheap as well. $14.83 with free shipping.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Qi-Wireless-Charger-Charge-Pad-A-for-Nexus4-5-HTC-8X-Lumia920-820-Note2-3-S3-4-/271329239542?pt=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Chargers&hash=item3f2c7ba1f6

markdapimp said:
I don't see why would you be using your phone while wireless charging. using your phone while charging kills the battery R.I.P my AT&T HTC One X, but ill try it once it arrives.
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Well I want it for my car but if it'll over heat and not charge then that's no fun ):
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The Nokia one was through AT&T. The bad thing is uses a barrel plug for power, which makes it a bad choice for travel. It is also bowled out, so the phones don't sit flat, which is kind of stupid.
Most will all work the same. The only difference between the cheaper models compared to the more expensive ones are the features. More expensive ones typically have multiple coils inside to allow multiple positions and ease of use. Cheaper ones typically only have 1 which means you have to sit it in the "sweet spot" vs just plopping your device down.
Some Qi chargers also have different methods for keeping the charge topped off. Some just reach 100% and turn off, so your phone starts consuming batter at 4am = 75% remaining when you wake up. Others will stop, start, stop, start, stop, start... which is ok... unless it has lights and beeps every time it starts/stops. Some describe it as a beeping musical/lightshow at 5am. Most should reach 100% and begin to trickle charge to keep it up.
So know what you're buying and make sure if you buy a cheap model/off brand, you can repurpose it or return/exchange if it doesn't work to your expectations. I've moved my cheaper ones into my home/work offices and I have a good Samsung model by my bedside.

player911 said:
The Nokia one was through AT&T. The bad thing is uses a barrel plug for power, which makes it a bad choice for travel. It is also bowled out, so the phones don't sit flat, which is kind of stupid.
Most will all work the same. The only difference between the cheaper models compared to the more expensive ones are the features. More expensive ones typically have multiple coils inside to allow multiple positions and ease of use. Cheaper ones typically only have 1 which means you have to sit it in the "sweet spot" vs just plopping your device down.
Some Qi chargers also have different methods for keeping the charge topped off. Some just reach 100% and turn off, so your phone starts consuming batter at 4am = 75% remaining when you wake up. Others will stop, start, stop, start, stop, start... which is ok... unless it has lights and beeps every time it starts/stops. Some describe it as a beeping musical/lightshow at 5am. Most should reach 100% and begin to trickle charge to keep it up.
So know what you're buying and make sure if you buy a cheap model/off brand, you can repurpose it or return/exchange if it doesn't work to your expectations. I've moved my cheaper ones into my home/work offices and I have a good Samsung model by my bedside.
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Yeah, no worries on the flat charger I have. It only makes 1 initial beep when connected and that's it. Actually, I'm not sure if it's the charger or the phone that makes the beep haha. When it reaches 100% there's no extra sounds. It also keeps the phone topped off. So when I wake up in the morning it's fully charged, and cool to the touch.

here is what I got off of DX.com and it works perfectly
http://dx.com/p/wpc-qi-standard-wir...0-lg-nexus-4-samsung-i9300-i9500-white-231982

getting the charger i ordered today ill let you guys know how it goes. :good:

markdapimp said:
getting the charger i ordered today ill let you guys know how it goes. :good:
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Nice. It should work just fine.
raffstyle said:
Why not get the "Nokia" DT-900 for $24.50 w/ free shipping?
it was $12~ a week ago.
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It's not even worth it at $12. Even being from Nokia, it only has a 750mA output current, so the charge time is going to be super slow. The one the OP posted has 1A output. The generic ones I posted are much cheaper and have 1A output.

I just received it today and it works like it should and it seems like charging is faster with the wireless chargers and the USB with the AC adapter
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markdapimp said:
I just received it today and it works like it should and it seems like charging is faster with the wireless chargers and the USB with the AC adapter
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Awesome. Looks pretty cool. Have you tried this with any cases on? Like a thin tpu/hybrid case? Thanks
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mmmmBACON said:
This is the one I'm currently using. Just a generic Qi charger off ebay. Has the same 5V 1A output as pretty much all other Qi chargers.
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Figured I'd give that one a shot myself after seeing your post. Can't go wrong with a basic model that does the job well eh, especially at that price.

Skyerin said:
Awesome. Looks pretty cool. Have you tried this with any cases on? Like a thin tpu/hybrid case? Thanks
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I have a caseology leather case and it works just fine
i also have the Cruzerlite spi-force the one with the kick stand it does seem to work also

markdapimp said:
I just received it today and it works like it should and it seems like charging is faster with the wireless chargers and the USB with the AC adapter
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Yes it will charge faster from an AC adapter (if the amps are enough to fully power the charger) compared to USB into a computer. If you use a PC/Mac USB port there generally is not enough current to allow the charger to operate at full speed. If you have a charger that is 5V/1.5A Input make sure you have a USB adapter that provides at least the same output. If you have an adapter that provides higher (ex: 5V/2A) that is fine as too as the charger will only draw what it needs.
enfxuevsi said:
Figured I'd give that one a shot myself after seeing your post. Can't go wrong with a basic model that does the job well eh, especially at that price.
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Exactly! It's functional and gets the job done nicely. And under $12, you can't go wrong.