Is it possible to wireless charge new m8? QI
DimonVideo said:
Is it possible to wireless charge new m8? QI
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I haven't heard anywhere that is does. didnt mention it did in the launch video either. I'd say no.
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Is it possible to wireless charge new m8? QI
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No, just the same old-fashioned way
I never understood wireless charging. Usually I'm using my phone while it charges(can't do that if the phone has to be laying flat on a charging pad)...... Unless I'm asleep, wireless charging is a gimmick to me.
Since it's made of metal it is harder to create a wireless charging base for it.
The spec sheet doesn't mention it and it didn't happen on the M7. If it was possible they'd mention it most likely.
Also wireless charging is a godsend. I have the Nexus 4 Wireless Charging Orb with my Nexus 5 and it's so much better to just drop it on the ord then to fumble with a cable and everything. Definitely great when you're mad tired, drunk, or just need a quick charge while you're at home for a couple minutes.
Wireless charge is awesome, nexus 4, 5, LG, sgs 3,4,5 can do it, only HTC cannot.
I'd never use it since it takes so much longer to charge a phone.
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Wireless charging is particularly awesome in my car. I have a Qi Car dock. Just slide my phone in and it's charging. I can play music over bluetooth, so literally no wires. I think I can't get the M8 simply because it's missing this feature.
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Wireless charging is particularly awesome in my car. I have a Qi Car dock. Just slide my phone in and it's charging. I can play music over bluetooth, so literally no wires. I think I can't get the M8 simply because it's missing this feature.
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I have QI dock in car, kitchen, bedroom and near working pc, it's must have functions for flagship, I think....
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I have QI dock in car, kitchen, bedroom and near working pc, it's must have functions for flagship, I think....
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Me too. I'm just not willing to throw away my investments in Qi, especially when I think it's great. I guess that leaves me with an LG G2 (Verizon one has Qi). Hate the build quality of the G2 though. I'd get an S5 (you can add Qi to it since you can take the battery cover off), but I hate the center physical home button.
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I'd never use it since it takes so much longer to charge a phone.
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From what I can tell my DNA does not charge slower and I think it is actually faster. Walk in and drop it on the charger as I walk by in the living room or on the one next to the bed. It would of been a nice if the M8 had that capability.
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Hey guys, don't know if people have done this already, but I just got a T-mobile S4 for testing this weekend and I wanted to find out if the wireless charging port was enabled since I've done the touchstone wireless charging mod on my S3 and note 2.
It was especially a PIA on the note 2 since T-mobile, in all of its corporate and engineering wisdom, decided to disable the feature for the Note 2, even though it was enabled for the S3. So for those of you who don't like to dissemble your new phone and solder on a tiny PCB, you'll be happy to know that I confirmed that wireless charging ports on the S4 is indeed enabled.
I took a pack of 4x AAA battery assembly, which provides ~4.7v of DC power, and connected to the charging port in the back. The small pair on the left is the charging port, the pair on the right is supposedly NFC, even though the NFC antenna is located on the battery for S4.
As you can see from the pics, the "the phone is now charging wirelessly" notification pops up when the circuit is live, which is pretty annoying IMO and can't be disabled (that's why we have custom roms right?)
I haven't gotten a chance to install the actual touchstone wireless charging receivers on the back yet, as this is a test unit that I have to return, but I don't imagine this to be too different than on the S3. There will be a slight bulge, but it'll be worth it.
How do I put this mod in use
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Tried it with my Qi charger from Energizer and it's doing absolutely nothing.
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How do I put this mod in use
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Just follow the instructions from this thread (it's for an S3). The design for S3 is pretty similar, so it should work. Remember the positive pin is on the left, negative (ground) is on the right.
Also note that the touchstone mechanism is not Qi compatible, so it wont work with the newer charging mats for Nokia or HTC.
And always remember to perform these mods at your own risk.
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Tried it with my Qi charger from Energizer and it's doing absolutely nothing.
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Did you install any receiver on the S4?
I didn't mean to confuse anyone, I only confirmed that it is POSSIBLE to perform the mod. I used a 4.7v DC power supply to test if the wireless charging pins on the back are live, which wasn't the case for T-mobile note 2 so I had to check to make sure.
If you already have a Qi charger, you can get one of these receivers and connect it to your phone, then you'll be able to charger with your mat
http://www.ebay.com/itm/qi-Wireless...l_Phone_PDA_Chargers&var=&hash=item51abef6de9
But I would argue that the touchstone method is superior to qi if you plan on using it in a car, as the magnets keep the phone in place is it's really convenient to connect/disconnect when you're driving.
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Did you install any receiver on the S4?
I didn't mean to confuse anyone, I only confirmed that it is POSSIBLE to perform the mod. I used a 4.7v DC power supply to test if the wireless charging pins on the back are live, which wasn't the case for T-mobile note 2 so I had to check to make sure.
If you already have a Qi charger, you can get one of these receivers and connect it to your phone, then you'll be able to charger with your mat
http://www.ebay.com/itm/qi-Wireless...l_Phone_PDA_Chargers&var=&hash=item51abef6de9
But I would argue that the touchstone method is superior to qi if you plan on using it in a car, as the magnets keep the phone in place is it's really convenient to connect/disconnect when you're driving.
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I was under the impression the S4 had wireless charging built in, whoops.
Me too!!!
That was a disappointment!!! :banghead:
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I was under the impression the S4 had wireless charging built in, whoops.
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Samsung will be officially supporting wireless charging for the S4 through accessories. The ad for the pad and back wireless charging cover is already listed on the promo S4 accessories page. http://www.samsung.com/global/microsite/galaxys4/
Though there seems to be no price or date yet.
Of course there will be 3rd party wireless charging solutions as well.
ive got a palm touchstone but what receiver do i need to buy to have my GS4 work with it ?
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can anyone confirm or deny wether or not the palm touchstone + receiver will trickle charge the GS4 after it is fully charged ? (or does it completely cease charging until the phone is physically picked up and replaced ?)
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ive got a palm touchstone but what receiver do i need to buy to have my GS4 work with it ?
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can anyone confirm or deny wether or not the palm touchstone + receiver will trickle charge the GS4 after it is fully charged ? (or does it completely cease charging until the phone is physically picked up and replaced ?)
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877191
the link above is the thread with a tutorial on how to do the mod for S3, should apply to S4 as well.
I can confirm that it trickle charge S3 and Note 2 ( if I understood you correctly, it will keep the phone charged as long as it's on the touchstone base), shouldnt be any different for S4.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877191
the link above is the thread with a tutorial on how to do the mod for S3, should apply to S4 as well.
I can confirm that it trickle charge S3 and Note 2 ( if I understood you correctly, it will keep the phone charged as long as it's on the touchstone base), shouldnt be any different for S4.
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ok cool;
but.
i did the mod for the s3....... twice.
it didnt work out; so id rather just buy a pre-made module; do you know what one i can use fro the s4 ?
wavrunrx said:
ok cool;
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i did the mod for the s3....... twice.
it didnt work out; so id rather just buy a pre-made module; do you know what one i can use fro the s4 ?
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I havent tried the premade modules yet, but the do look quite a bit thinner
try this
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...S_Cell_Phone_PDA_Chargers&hash=item232a7f9413
yeah it's not the easier mod to do and def took me quite a few tries too
Took the Qi wireless receiver pad from my Galaxy S3, had to slightly tear it apart to reverse the little gold inserts that create the contact points for the wireless battery charging and now have a fully functioning wireless charging Galaxy S4 !
Saved myself quite a bit of money doing that.
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Took the Qi wireless receiver pad from my Galaxy S3, had to slightly tear it apart to reverse the little gold inserts that create the contact points for the wireless battery charging and now have a fully functioning wireless charging Galaxy S4 !
Saved myself quite a bit of money doing that.
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Can you post some pictures.
Thanks in advanced.
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it is not easy for nomal people to change the phone like this. if there's no official support,
most of people will not care that.
although , i like wireless charging very much
michaeljimmy said:
it is not easy for nomal people to change the phone like this. if there's no official support,
most of people will not care that.
although , i like wireless charging very much
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It seriously only took 5~10 minutes once I'd figured out which way to put what.
I have the photos set up and just need to put notes on them explaining what I did.
Will post them when I get home tonight (12am CT)
Ummmm, from everything I read the pins you have it hooked up to are NOT the ones for inductive charging, the gold ones on the right are......
I could be mistaken however. I remember the s3 used those pins, but I've read in a couple places that the ones made specifically for inductive charging are the ones on the right above the battery.
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Ummmm, from everything I read the pins you have it hooked up to are NOT the ones for inductive charging, the gold ones on the right are......
I could be mistaken however. I remember the s3 used those pins, but I've read in a couple places that the ones made specifically for inductive charging are the ones on the right above the battery.
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What ARE all the other pins back there for? I figured one set (had no idea which one) was for inductive charging, but couldn't figure a reason for the others..
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What ARE all the other pins back there for? I figured one set (had no idea which one) was for inductive charging, but couldn't figure a reason for the others..
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the smaller set is wireless charging, the larger set is presumably for additional NFC antenna (although I measured no resistance in the circuit with my voltmeter), as the back cover seemed to have a carved out area for a NFC like the Note 2 did.
Although the S4 battery says "NFC" on it, which seems like samsung made a last minute decision to put NFC on the battery instead of the back cover... oh samsung ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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the smaller set is wireless charging, the larger set is presumably for additional NFC antenna (although I measured no resistance in the circuit with my voltmeter), as the back cover seemed to have a carved out area for a NFC like the Note 2 did.
Although the S4 battery says "NFC" on it, which seems like samsung made a last minute decision to put NFC on the battery instead of the back cover... oh samsung ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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Nope, the NFC is in fact in the battery, the same way Samsung has been doing it for years now. They made no change.
Oh false information from people that don't know what they're talking about ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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.
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It looks good but it all depends on the price.
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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?
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You guys know if the n4 orb will work for n5?
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Yes, they all use Qi standard
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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
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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.
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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.
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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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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
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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
Hi folks,
I've been looking into wireless charging because, I thought, I could set up my phone to charge wireless; that is, across the room, for example. However, upon closer inspection, it looks like I'd be relegated to setting the device on a "base" in order for it to charge. Now, perhaps I was naive (or dumb) in thinking that I could chat away on the phone or otherwise keep it at my desk while some special hardware emits energy through the air to charge my device(s), but I can't for the life of me figure out what the big deal is about putting my phone on a base—that's connected to the wall(!)—to charge my phone in a manner that's less efficient than hooking it up to our 3.0 cable (which, I might add, charges my phone from the red to full in about a half hour). After all, to even take advantage of this charging method we have to buy a special battery, equipment, and even a new case that's compatible with the charger. I just don't get the value...
So, I defer to the community to enlighten me--what do you think of the setup and what benefits do you see form your investment? Also, do you notice a difference in battery performance compared to the stock battery?
Thanks,
R
Wireless charging is not worth it. IMHO.
the best i seen wireless charging is 0.8-1.0 amps which is nowhere near the 2 amps that is more or less required to charge at a fast rate in a decent amount of time from 0 to full.
Yes, it is not as fast as plugging it in but it is great for the purpose of convenience. Just drop it on the charger when you are not looking at your phone... just one downside: the charging back makes the phone thicker and you cannot use most of the cases. If you dont mind a naked phone, go for it.
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Yes, it is not as fast as plugging it in but it is great for the purpose of convenience. Just drop it on the charger when you are not looking at your phone... just one downside: the charging back makes the phone thicker and you cannot use most of the cases. If you don't mind a naked phone, go for it.
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reasonable question if you drop that on the pad and just leave and not go back what would it matter if it was plugging and and left? then you'll come back to a more of a charged phone lol
i use my phone all the time. to have a wireless charger is pointless to me since i cannot use it while its charging, its worthless. using the wired method not only lets me charge but also use my device as needed. its 100% crap if you ask me.... unless you're the type of person that doesnt use their device all the time and can be away from it for 3 hours +
I have the (Fast Charging)CHOE Qi Wireless Charger Kit. Didn't have to change any of my OEM. It is slower than the cord but I usually charge overnight anyway. I like grabbing it right out of bed and going. It's 50/50 for me. Probably didn't need it but now that I have it, it's cool. I got it off Amazon so it wasn't that expensive.
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Plugged is the way to go.
Until they come out with a wireless method like you stated (without leaving it on the charger) then I will just stick with the wire.
is it worth it to buy official equipment for wireless charging? no
is it worth it if you buy after market? yes! less than $25 bucks and you can have a wireless charger. yes it won't charge as fast as a plugged in charger but if you are charging overnight and want to protect your usb ports, check emails thru the night (i do it for business), and don't necessarily like wires on the side of your bed, i can't see a reason not to.
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is it worth it to buy official equipment for wireless charging? no
is it worth it if you buy after market? yes! less than $25 bucks and you can have a wireless charger. yes it won't charge as fast as a plugged in charger but if you are charging overnight and want to protect your usb ports, check emails thru the night (i do it for business), and don't necessarily like wires on the side of your bed, i can't see a reason not to.
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I can definitely agree to that. I like a wire free mess on my night stand as well.
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Comes in handy when charging at night no need for a cable... Wireless charger is Shhhhnice!
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Comes in handy when charging at night no need for a cable... Wireless charger is Shhhhnice!
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It's not so wireless when you pick up the phone and stops charging. Again what's the point if you're not going to use the phone how was the cable gonna mess anything up.
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Easier way to charge at my desk or night stand maybe I don't wanna bend down and grab the wire then plug it in, call me lazy but I like it. I had a s3 and s4 before try plugging in the wire into the device without turning the lights on in the dark, my s3 was cracked from the charging port area of phone all because it was dark and I'm trying to plug it in
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inflewence said:
I have the (Fast Charging)CHOE Qi Wireless Charger Kit. Didn't have to change any of my OEM. It is slower than the cord but I usually charge overnight anyway. I like grabbing it right out of bed and going. It's 50/50 for me. Probably didn't need it but now that I have it, it's cool. I got it off Amazon so it wasn't that expensive.
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Can you link to the kit if you don't mind? I'm a bit paranoid about most aftermarket power accessories. Nice to hear about one that works.
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phil.culler said:
Can you link to the kit if you don't mind? I'm a bit paranoid about most aftermarket power accessories. Nice to hear about one that works.
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No problem http://www.amazon.com/Charging-Wire...arging+Pad+and+Wireless+Charging+Receiver ...charger
I don't have some of the cons that the reviews talk about. My phone doesn't get really hot. I don't have the little bump in the back cover. It doesn't come with a plug but does come with the USB cord. I just use the original plug.
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inflewence said:
No problem http://www.amazon.com/Charging-Wire...arging+Pad+and+Wireless+Charging+Receiver ...charger
I don't have some of the cons that the reviews talk about. My phone doesn't get really hot. I don't have the little bump in the back cover. It doesn't come with a plug but does come with the USB cord. I just use the original plug.
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Thanks, I've been looking to get a wireless charger for quite some time, maybe this will be the one.
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The benefit is 2 fold for me:
1) Ease. I have a Panasonic base that adjusts it's coil to line up with the phone so at night I just drop my phone on the base and KNOW that it's charging. Better than fumbling with a cable in the dark.
2) Less physical wear on the micro USB connector.
While not a wireless charger, the Amazon 9w speed charger & the Samsung USB 3.0 wire charge my phone super fast.
Wireless Charging
I did it just for the novelty factor initially. It was a good thrill, DIY mod types.
But later, I realized it is actually useful for me. I usually walk around while talking, and with Wired charger, I had to plug/unplug again and again after every call. Also, many times after unplugging, the wire slides down, and I actually have to crouch below my desk to recover it (call me sloppy, hehe). With Wireless charging, I just talk, place it back on the pad, nothing to worry about. It keeps charging while I do my work, and I also save the port (I've had port failing problems with other phones before).
I just decided to try my old Palm Pre charger I had laying around and it worked to charge the Moto 360!! Godd news for anyone that may have em lying around.
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I just decided to try my old Palm Pre charger I had laying around and it worked to charge the Moto 360!! Godd news for anyone that may have em lying around.
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But that's not even using the Qi wireless charging standard? How the hell??
Proof please?
Also does that same charger work on other Qi charging devices?
That was pre (no pun intended) Qi standard. I guess it was similar. I don't know how I'd prove it... I guess I can post a pic of it charging.
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That was pre (no pun intended) Qi standard. I guess it was similar. I don't know how I'd prove it... I guess I can post a pic of it charging.
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Yes please.
I can confirm that this is accurate. I'm debating whether or not to actually use it though. I don't know what the differences between the standards are. Makes me a little nervous.
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Its a little hard to place the watch since I added a metal band without an open end but these are the pics.
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Its a little hard to place the watch since I added a metal band without an open end but these are the pics.
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That's bizarre. Are you able to charging anything else with that charger?
I don't have any other wireless charge devices
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I tested it out this morning and while the Palm Pre charger does put the watch into dock mode it does not actually charge the watch. I'm guessing there is some kind of magnet inside of the Palm charger that triggers dock mode. The charging element in the Palm charger is different than QI so I don't think it is physically possible for it to charge the 360 or any other QI device.
Too bad - My palm pre charge does not trigger dock mode or charging.
Doesn't work for me
My pre charger puts the phone into charge mode but instead the numbers go down.
So it kicks off the charging mode but because the screen is on it quickly kills the battery. Oh well.
Any suggestions? New to the wireless charging. 1st and last device I had that supported it was the Nexus 6 and with a case it didn't work so I gave up.
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Are you in the US?
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Are you in the US?
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Yes
I am interested, too -- thanks!
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Yes
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Best buy has a bundle deal with the pixel stand and it knocks the stand down to 59 dollars with a few other eligible bundle items.
Novakingwai said:
Any suggestions? New to the wireless charging. 1st and last device I had that supported it was the Nexus 6 and with a case it didn't work so I gave up.
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I've had good luck with choetech products in the past. they have several wireless chargers, haven't tried any of the newer ones but they've pretty much been my go-to since the 6p and switching to usb c
This will be my first wireless charger.
Do we need to buy a certain type/spec or just buy any old wireless charger off of Amazon?
I'd like to find a slim matt-style to lay on my bedroom nightstand to just dump my phone on top of when I go to bed.
So in that sense, I'm fine with super slow charging.
CZ Eddie said:
This will be my first wireless charger.
Do we need to buy a certain type/spec or just buy any old wireless charger off of Amazon?
I'd like to find a slim matt-style to lay on my bedroom nightstand to just dump my phone on top of when I go to bed.
So in that sense, I'm fine with super slow charging.
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it can do 10w, but in that case the older 5w ones will do. that said, back in the Nexus days I loved having the phone at an angle as a bedside clock (in fact, that's what my n7 is still primarily used for lol) so you may want to consider a stand charger.
So look for a 5W or 10W charger (or something in between), okay cool, thanks.
seriously yeah, I know that little about wireless.
Look for fast charge support and decide on a form factor. The small circles usually have a smaller sweet spot and by being smaller themselves make it easier for your phone to get bumped off of charge by kids, the dog, whatever, bumping the surface the charger is on. I'd consider spending a little more and getting a more stable platform rather than go with the small stuff. As said above if you want to see the phone on charge then you're going to need a vertical charger and you're going to need to decide if you want it in landscape or portrait and get a charger designed for that. If you're looking for a charger for use at a desk or in a working environment I would certainly lean toward upright so you can used your calculator and other tools while on charge. If you just want to flop it down to charge without any use of the phone then the lay flat versions tend to be cheaper.
Just bought two to try out on Amazon. Going to test them out on my Pixel 3 Xl and my ladies iPhone xs. Both chargers were under $20 each.
Novakingwai said:
Any suggestions? New to the wireless charging. 1st and last device I had that supported it was the Nexus 6 and with a case it didn't work so I gave up.
US based
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Caseology has a fast 10w wireless charger for 50% off on Amazon with a promo code, comes to about 20 bucks.....check my Caseology thread in accessories (it's a circular charger though, not the stand type)
I've bought this one and their wireless car charger and they both work great! I'd recommend them.
https://guru-gadgets.com/collection...cts/baseus-10w-qi-wireless-charger-for-iphone
CZ Eddie said:
So look for a 5W or 10W charger (or something in between), okay cool, thanks.
seriously yeah, I know that little about wireless.
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I just bought a pair of Nanami wireless stands from Amazon, 10 watts. It does do a fast charge, phone says charging rapidly. $26.00 with the charging brick, $16.00 without. I'm using the brick at my PC desk, and it's plugged into a 45 watt charger in my living room. Runs icy cool and really works well.
I say icy cool because I have an older Qi charger. The pad and the phone ran pretty warm which concerned me a bit.
The stand puts it at a nice viewing angle and makes the phone quite usable while charging.
This is NOT a paid endorsement
Lots of positive reviews.
There are standup wireless dock stations??
I need to Google this!
I have this one, it works and since I use it at night I don't care how long it takes to charge my phone.
AP has an article that says the Pixel 3 won't charge at more than 5W unless you have the Pixel stand. That's pretty lame on Google's part. It says the phone reports "charging rapidly" but really isn't. See here .
All of you might as well save your money and just get a decent one limited to 5w because that's what Google limited the pixel to for 3rd part wireless chargers
For everyone with wireless chargers can you kindly install Ampere from the playstore to confirm if any of them are charging above 500Mah ?
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For everyone with wireless chargers can you kindly install Ampere from the playstore to confirm if any of them are charging above 500Mah ?
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I can confirm the pixel stand is charging faster than 500Mah.
daleski75 said:
For everyone with wireless chargers can you kindly install Ampere from the playstore to confirm if any of them are charging above 500Mah ?
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I can confirm that the Pixel Stand charges faster, but not the other fast wireless chargers that I have. The Seneo wireless charger that I have at my desk at work is only charging at ~500mA in spite of the fact that the phone indicates that it is "charging rapidly". I sincerely hope that Google fixes this and quickly.