[Q] hacking wireless charging - LG Optimus G (International)

Hello,
I am looking for some information about e975's electronic.
I know it is not provided with the wireless charging.
However, when opening, it's easily to see both nfc connectors (which are abnormally more space than those Nexus 4). On the motherboard, I can see 4 pads divided into four blocks square. The two upper pads are connected to nfc connectors.
I guess the two lower plots were planned to test the wireless charging in debug if it had been implemented.
I plan to hack the Nexus 4 coil for use on the optimus. However, I wonder if optimus G can support wireless charging with its original components.
One of the reserved plot to wireless charging is connected to the mass. Is this a normal configuration?
Thank you for your help.

Add wireless charging to Optimus G
Hello everyone,
I reponds to myself.
By searching the documentation, the system depends on the wireless-charging BQ51051b component used by the Nexus 4.
The component is independent of the rest of the motherboard and is connected directly to the charging port on the motherboard.
The samsung's wireless-charging uses the same components as the Nexus4.
As an attachment here wirless charging I installed on my lg optimus g. :highfive:
The system is integrated well enough under the cover of the optimus g.
If anyone is interested I do a tutorial.
The advantage is that the load is done by by standard IQ.
The change is not expensive: 15 € for the coil nexus4 and 6 € for wireless-charging sytem for Samsung.
For less than 30 € and a few accessories you can take advantage of wireless charging.
Have fun.

tygroo said:
Hello everyone,
I reponds to myself.
By searching the documentation, the system depends on the wireless-charging BQ51051b component used by the Nexus 4.
The component is independent of the rest of the motherboard and is connected directly to the charging port on the motherboard.
The samsung's wireless-charging uses the same components as the Nexus4.
As an attachment here wirless charging I installed on my lg optimus g. :highfive:
The system is integrated well enough under the cover of the optimus g.
If anyone is interested I do a tutorial.
The advantage is that the load is done by by standard IQ.
The change is not expensive: 15 € for the coil nexus4 and 6 € for wireless-charging sytem for Samsung.
For less than 30 € and a few accessories you can take advantage of wireless charging.
Have fun.
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Good job!
Since this is connected to the motherboard, it would be possible for the G2 also right?
Would be nice if you could supply a little tutorial and maybe example parts on ebay/where you got them (though international sellers would be best).

PLEASE... post tutorial
Enviado desde mi LG-E975

Please really interested in this mod
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Hi,
I start the tuto.
Thank you for your interest.

Hi ,
wargreymon89 said:
Good job!
Since this is connected to the motherboard, it would be possible for the G2 also right?
Would be nice if you could supply a little tutorial and maybe example parts on ebay/where you got them (though international sellers would be best).
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I have the opportunity to test on a GS2. I will try it soon.
It is possible to make the change on all GSM using the 5v usb. After, it is a matter of convenience or space in the phone to install addon.
But it must be possible. And I'm pretty sure I'm complicated life for nothing, but I do not want to lose my optimus g.
See you soon.

Tutorial?
Enviado desde mi LG-E975

Hello,
antilis said:
Tutorial?
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Yes, I started the tutorial here.
Best regards.

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[Q] Does international version e988 have wireless charger build-in ?

Hello XDA Friends,
I have LG OGP e988 in India. I just don't seems to get this: " Does this phone have build in wireless charging coil in back cover or I have to buy separate cover for the wireless charging purpose ?
Also,
Will the Wireless charger from nokia work with this device ?
Thanks in advance.
NaveenKumarXDA said:
Hello XDA Friends,
I have LG OGP e988 in India. I just don't seems to get this: " Does this phone have build in wireless charging coil in back cover or I have to buy separate cover for the wireless charging purpose ?
Also,
Will the Wireless charger from nokia work with this device ?
Thanks in advance.
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It does have wireless charging built in the back cover...if you open the back you'll see some 3-4 pins and a circular thing in centre. But not sure if Nokia charger would work but in logical terms it should work.
edited--here is one proof..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2312135
braveBuddy said:
It does have wireless charging built in the back cover...if you open the back you'll see some 3-4 pins and a circular thing in centre. But not sure if Nokia charger would work but in logical terms it should work.
edited--here is one proof..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2312135
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Why they didn't mention anywhere on Box ?
Are these pins for NFC ?
Please someone post backcover inside photos.
I can confirm that wireless charging works by default in the international version. I am using the original LG WCP-300 and also use NFS stickers in the car to wireless charge while driving. As soon InI plug into my cradle it recognized car mode and automatically charges wirelessly.
E988 HK version.
NaveenKumarXDA said:
Hello XDA Friends,
I have LG OGP e988 in India. I just don't seems to get this: " Does this phone have build in wireless charging coil in back cover or I have to buy separate cover for the wireless charging purpose ?
Also,
Will the Wireless charger from nokia work with this device ?
Thanks in advance.
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The Indian version does not have wireless charging 'built in'... there are no pins on the inside of the back cover, it is just a plastic case.. Wireless charging is built in only in the at&t version and I think the HK version
If you want to get wireless charging on the Indian version you will have to buy the quick cover.. the quick cover back replaces the original plastic back of the phone and it has the wireless charging pins.. But downside is you will have to keep the quick cover always on
Sent from my LG-E980 using Tapatalk 4
But the main question is lg selling no accessories in india.
Any link to buy one if available.
Thus device almost seems dead in terms of accessories. Lg not even sell batteries online.
NaveenKumarXDA said:
But the main question is lg selling no accessories in india.
Any link to buy one if available.
Thus device almost seems dead in terms of accessories. Lg not even sell batteries online.
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Check on eBay..lots of stuff available
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vivebatu said:
Check on eBay..lots of stuff available
Sent from my LG-E980 using Tapatalk 4
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Bro its all on outside India. on ebay.in nothing official LG product for G Pro. Can you give link of any flipcover on ebay.in if possible.
Thanks in advance
Somebody Please post Back cover inner side photo with wireless charge.

QI charger receiver

Did anyone already come across a suitable QI receiver pad for the G?
Moto G doesn't support wireless charging.
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tmeader said:
Moto G doesn't support wireless charging.
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Which is precisely why I want to add the feature with a receiver pad...
nupi said:
Which is precisely why I want to add the feature with a receiver pad...
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The battery isn't removable, so it isn't really possible.
I have a MotoG, and upon taking off the back cover, I can't seem to locate the pins normally used with Qi pads like on the Samsungs. So, I may be completely wrong, but as of right now, I think the G will not support wireless charging.
I suppose those could work http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-Q...l_Phone_PDA_Chargers&var=&hash=item3cd871bdf7 but they are a bit besides the point if microusb then cannot be used...
I've ordered one of those Universal Pads and some other stuff from DealExtreme a week ago. I will report back with pictures when it arrives here. The parcel however is still in China and I don't think it will clear german customs until after christmas.
Shadow_2k said:
I've ordered one of those Universal Pads and some other stuff from DealExtreme a week ago. I will report back with pictures when it arrives here. The parcel however is still in China and I don't think it will clear german customs until after christmas.
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I'm very interested to hear if this works. I haven't been able to find any reviews for those Qi charging coil inserts, either. Have you heard of it working on the Moto G or other phones?
Motorola would have advertised it as having wireless charging if they put it in. This was one of the features they left out to cut the price
jonovw said:
Motorola would have advertised it as having wireless charging if they put it in. This was one of the features they left out to cut the price
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I'm asking about those aftermarket coil inserts that supposedly provide Qi charging by plugging into the micro USB and going between the battery cover or a case.
jblack248 said:
I'm asking about those aftermarket coil inserts that supposedly provide Qi charging by plugging into the micro USB and going between the battery cover or a case.
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I think you will find the clearances to be too too tight for that. I think the best bet will be if someone integrates it into a shell or case.

[Q] which wireless charger works well with the G3?

Is anyone using a wireless charger that he would recommend for use with the G3?
zaki67 said:
Is anyone using a wireless charger that he would recommend for use with the G3?
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I've got two noname QI chargers, which worked with a Nexus 4, Galaxy S4 and Nexus 5, but don't seemt to work with the LG G3. Really annoying. It starts charging for 3 seconds, then stops and starts again. Also the G3 is really picky on how you place it on the charger. If its off by half a centimeter it complains and tells you to center it correctly.
The best one I've used, and the one my phone is on right now, is the Tylt Vu.
http://www.tylt.com/vu/
As far as I can tell, there is no way* to place it on the stand and not have wireless charging working properly.
* within reason
FligMupple said:
The best one I've used, and the one my phone is on right now, is the Tylt Vu.
http://www.tylt.com/vu/
As far as I can tell, there is no way* to place it on the stand and not have wireless charging working properly.
* within reason
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Looks great but it is £80 here in the UK. Does it work with a case on?
http://www.onpointuk.com/tylt-vu-qi-wireless-charger-red/p513
onemandivision said:
I've got two noname QI chargers, which worked with a Nexus 4, Galaxy S4 and Nexus 5, but don't seemt to work with the LG G3. Really annoying. It starts charging for 3 seconds, then stops and starts again. Also the G3 is really picky on how you place it on the charger. If its off by half a centimeter it complains and tells you to center it correctly.
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it seems to be hit and miss, I have one that fails exactly as you mention, but another I bought for a Note 3 from ebay that works fine. The working one isn't fussy about placement either. it's a bit ugly though
FligMupple said:
The best one I've used, and the one my phone is on right now, is the Tylt Vu.
http://www.tylt.com/vu/
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$70 or $100 on Amazon.... both a bit more than I'd like to pay.
I bought an "Expower(R) QI" of Amazon, arrived yesterday, sent back today. Same problems as other people mentioned above.
I also bought an "DiGiYes® 360 Qi" car charger, this works great, no problems with positioning at all. It does say on the box that it's an uprated 3 coil version, so I'm wondering if that's what you need to get to work with the G3, and that single coil Qi charges will be a waste of time.
I have this 3 Coil wireless charging pad bought from ebay and I can't charge the G3. I get the start charging loop. It's working well with Nexus 7 and my former Note 3. I really wonder if LG WCP-300 can charge the G3.
http://www.lg.com/us/cell-phone-accessories/lg-WCP-300-wireless-charging-pad
I have the LG WCP-300. Encountered disconnects and constant notification to "place phone in charging zone" messages.
I've tried the official samsung Galaxy s4 one and it doesn't work.
Got this two days ago,works fine.
http://www.aukey.com/product/wireless-charger-q19
On offer on amazon uk:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00KD6HTAK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
One thing though if you want your phone to charge when vertically tilted,you will need to raise the base by about 20 mm
I don't want to make a new thread, but can anyone recommend a good wireless charging pad that can charge the g3 and eventually moto360 simultaneously?
Aren't they all the same like an universal chargers?
Or some models have more ampere and charge faster?
theraker007 said:
I don't want to make a new thread, but can anyone recommend a good wireless charging pad that can charge the g3 and eventually moto360 simultaneously?
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Impossible to know.
I got the following:
http://list.qoo10.sg/item/QI-WIRELESS-CHARGING-PAD-RECEIVER/413308734
the A6 model which I believe is a copy of the Tylt Vu and it works flawlessly. It charges the phone vertically or horizontally even with my Spigen Slim Armour case on. Never had issues with phone placement as well since the design of the charger ensures you get it right.
http://www.ravpower.com/ravpower-qi...mah-capacity-power-bank-white-us-version.html
Got this, nice with an integrated battery , is large but less then G3, I ordered in amazon the base model without battery but they sent me this one, then good price!
Charging is slower then original cabled ( output 1 A )
I have the Nokia DT 910 and the LG WCP-300 charging pad. The LG pad charges the device but triggers this weird "place device in center" message (see other threads). The Nokia DT 910 (and guess all Nokia chargers) don't trigger that message and charges the g3 nicely (but slowly, I believe it's 0.7 A)
Has anyone in the US tried this one? amazon |.| com/Aukey-Wireless-Charging-Qi-Enabled-Blackberry/dp/B00JW9S3KE/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405001468&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=Aukey%C2%AE+Swiveling+Wireless+Qi+Power+Charger+Pad (sorry, not enough posts to have links)
Also, amateur hour question here, but what else would I need to purchase for the wireless charging to work on my AT&T LG g3?
zaki67 said:
Is anyone using a wireless charger that he would recommend for use with the G3?
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it sucks certain models are QI compliant and others are the other brand (I think Duracell power mat) type. I wanna say ATT
Hi, anyone tried Nokia Dt-900 with the LG G3? It works? Thanks.

[Q] Wireless charging

How does the wireless charging work?
Are there any other charging base that can work with this moto 360?
mr3army said:
Qi charging is qi charging. If you wish to use a different qi charger it will work but most of them are flat for phones so it won't be cradle.
You can find them by just searching Qi charger although your probably best sticking with Motorolas one.
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My problem is that I travel a lot and I always forget chargers.
Thanks to the EU rule of using the microUSB through a lot of devices, I kind of solved my issue. I just carry one
Now this watch would mean another (different) charger, which is out of the questions. What I will look for is a general microUSB charger for all my devices which has PLUS an Qi charger.
Do you know of any?
p.s. thanks now will look for Qi chargers
I've tried it on my Choe qi charger and it works. However I haven't left it on there too long. Not sure if it's safe.
I used my Nokia DT-900 to charge my Moto 360, worked just fine...
Im now looking for a sale on a Qi equipped battery pack so that if I need to change it while on the go I can.
Get a Qi pluck charger.
I too travel a lot. Here is the contents of my Hotel Room kit which is compatible with Moto 360 charging:
Tom Bhin Travel Tray - http://www.tombihn.com/accessories/TB0991.html
Anker Qi Pad - http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Slim-Qi-Enabled-Wireless-Charging-Samsung/dp/B00HIZ3ZI4/
Qi Battery Pack - http://www.amazon.com/10000mAh-Wireless-Lightning-Micro-USB-Packaging/dp/B00J409JCM/
Anker 5 Port USB Charger - http://www.amazon.com/Family-Sized-Desktop-Charger-PowerIQ-Technology/dp/B00GTGETFG/
5x Small USB Cables - http://www.monoprice.com/Product?p_id=5137
Chromecast - https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=chromecast
Travel Router - http://www.amazon.com/HooToo®-TripMate-Wireless-Portable-6000mAh/dp/B00DTPYRTI/
daijizai said:
I too travel a lot. Here is the contents of my Hotel Room kit which is compatible with Moto 360 charging:
Tom Bhin Travel Tray - http://www.tombihn.com/accessories/TB0991.html
Anker Qi Pad - http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Slim-Qi-Enabled-Wireless-Charging-Samsung/dp/B00HIZ3ZI4/
Qi Battery Pack - http://www.amazon.com/10000mAh-Wireless-Lightning-Micro-USB-Packaging/dp/B00J409JCM/
Anker 5 Port USB Charger - http://www.amazon.com/Family-Sized-Desktop-Charger-PowerIQ-Technology/dp/B00GTGETFG/
5x Small USB Cables - http://www.monoprice.com/Product?p_id=5137
Chromecast - https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=chromecast
Travel Router - http://www.amazon.com/HooToo®-TripMate-Wireless-Portable-6000mAh/dp/B00DTPYRTI/
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Ahahah, you are cool. Nice list.
Anyway why you got a Qi pad AND a Qi battery pack, isn't the second enough?
p.s. cool the travel router, I just bought it
claudioita said:
Ahahah, you are cool. Nice list.
Anyway why you got a Qi pad AND a Qi battery pack, isn't the second enough?
p.s. cool the travel router, I just bought it
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Nexus 5, Nexus 7, & now Moto 360... I might need to add a third Qi pad if I want convenience.
Still fine tuning all my travel stuff. Maybe I'll eliminate a Qi pad... Probably not.
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daijizai said:
Nexus 5, Nexus 7, & now Moto 360... I might need to add a third Qi pad if I want convenience.
Still fine tuning all my travel stuff. Maybe I'll eliminate a Qi pad... Probably not.
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OT.
Regarding the Travel Router, I didn't know those things existed, it would have spared me lot of frustration in hotel with weak wifi signal (happens all the time). Is this model the best, are there better/newer models?
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claudioita said:
OT.
Regarding the Travel Router, I didn't know those things existed, it would have spared me lot of frustration in hotel with weak wifi signal (happens all the time). Is this model the best, are there better/newer models?
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HooToo has another smaller model. I selected the one I did because of its internal battery. Though I haven't used it off power much, so I may be changing my loadout as a result.
TP-Link has one also. Haven't used it. There may be more, but those are the ones I am familiar with.
I think the TP-Link is the smallest, so it might be my next acquisition. Will need to look into it more.
daijizai said:
HooToo has another smaller model. I selected the one I did because of its internal battery. Though I haven't used it off power much, so I may be changing my loadout as a result.
TP-Link has one also. Haven't used it. There may be more, but those are the ones I am familiar with.
I think the TP-Link is the smallest, so it might be my next acquisition. Will need to look into it more.
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I bought netgear pr2000, let's see how it goes
It seems like the travel routers with battery packs can power themselves whereas the non-battery pack ones need an external power supply? Is this fair to say?
For use in a car or outdoor meeting place, the ability to create a little LWAN to file share between friends/colleagues would make battery ones would be necessary.
Unless I'm mistaken and they all require a power supply to broadcast wireless?
skotturi said:
It seems like the travel routers with battery packs can power themselves whereas the non-battery pack ones need an external power supply? Is this fair to say?
For use in a car or outdoor meeting place, the ability to create a little LWAN to file share between friends/colleagues would make battery ones would be necessary.
Unless I'm mistaken and they all require a power supply to broadcast wireless?
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Not sure, but just get yourself a battery pack (always handy to have) and you solve it.
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LG G6 Qi enabling case for EU Version

Hey Guys,
I'd really like to buy me the LG G6, but buying a feature cutted Phone kinda su**...
I probably wont miss the quad dac, but I'm really into Qi charging.
I read about these pads, but I don't like blocking my usb Port all the time, so I looked for a case, which might get me this, but haven't found one.
Is there anything like this to buy?
Thanks and greetings
Since the version without wireless charging has no option to get current into the device beside the USB port,
the port will always be blocked by any solution for wireless charging.
Just buy the G6 with this option, its better (design and performances) and cheaper (price is better)
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Thanks for your replies, I know it's gonna block the usb Port, but I hope there would be a better solution than these pads...
I found this case for iPhone by Nillkin with which I would be absolutly fine, but there's probably nothing compareable for the LG:
amazon.de/dp/B06X194B87/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_2YZrAbY15P00F
I would really like to buy the Plus US Version, especially the Amazon Prime Version for 499, but as I live in Germany, things are a little bit complicated (and expansive)
I probably just gonna wait for the G7 and hope, they wont tread customers that different again...
I bought LG G6 H870 too.
I would like to use the QI but i don't know. There is an accessories which can enable the charging ?
Thanks.
B0lle said:
Hey Guys,
I'd really like to buy me the LG G6, but buying a feature cutted Phone kinda su**...
I probably wont miss the quad dac, but I'm really into Qi charging.
I read about these pads, but I don't like blocking my usb Port all the time, so I looked for a case, which might get me this, but haven't found one.
Is there anything like this to buy?
Thanks and greetings
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here an accessory but i don't know if it's reliable!
USB Type C of charging receiver
let me know if someone know something
I had one wireless patch connected to the USB-C but I returned it to Amazon for the following reasons:
- Even if it is defined as "slim", it is not really slim and distorts the phone case and back of the phone becomes curved...
- The charging power is very sensitive to how to place the phone on the wireless charger. The maximum that I got was 15% per hours. My S7 is charging 30% per hours in the same config in more or less in all positions
- The USB-C is busy and you can't charge it easily in your car or at office without removing the patch.
--> It is waste of money.
The best should be to integrate the US G6 plate in the phone but several people already reported that it doesn't work on the DS version (missing connector pins on the mainboard).

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