Here are my videos for some accessories I just finished setting up and testing for the past 2 weeks. Enjoy!
Qi Receiver pad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lppntHQDPls
Qi Jellyfish Car Charger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cACHmuAX9ts
Qi Generic Desk Charger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4NWQaajoVw
Generic Aluminum Bumper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pqlIADNs0M
Feel free to ask questions about them!
Note: I used the included USB cables for my "field" testing, in case anyone was wondering.
Check out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49509790&postcount=52 regarding USB cables and quality
Can you show how it looks with a stock back cover? I also have a Qi charger pad and with stock back cover you can close it but it makes a bump at the "samsung" part and you can actually see the cover coming above the camera lens something that stock is the other way.
It annoys me so much I took it out and sttoped using wireless charging.
Related
Im not sure if there's been a new development on this or not but I didnt get find anything.
These Qi Receivers like:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Qi-Wire...S_Cell_Phone_PDA_Chargers&hash=item4ac6c3197e
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Qi-Wireless...S_Cell_Phone_PDA_Chargers&hash=item1c3375487b
The qi wireless charging mod seems a little too complicated. Now that we have these receivers has anyone tried fitting one to the S2?
I know they arent made for it and there are special connect points in teh S3 S4 and the such but cant an end be splayed open and put in between the 1st and 4th connectors where the battery makes contact with the phone? It would be a little difficult to force fit it but it would be snug and not likely to move and fits over the battery well. Has anyone tried any of this?
Rico
Qi Wireless Charging
Hi, I just bought a Qi Wireless charger & Charging Cover and its pretty cool! I bought it from the Bitmore UK site.
They have a wide range of Qi (wireless charging) Devices and the one I bought for my S3 is universal. You can charge any qi enabled devices on this pad.
Just search for: BITMORE Qi Charger
http://www.amazon.com/RAVPower®-Wir...F8&qid=1393455689&sr=8-3&keywords=ravpower+s3
After getting my Nexus 5 and getting spoiled with wireless charging, it was quite troublesome to charge via a usb cable when using my s3 as a secondary phone. So I wanted to get a wireless receiver to go along with the Nexus 5.
Packaging
Not much to talk about here, simple box containing the unit with a small plastic wrap inside. No frills.
Build Quality
The receiving tag is very thin, I can't compare it to others but im guessing they are all comparable. I had no problems putting the back cover on. There wasn't a huge bulge were the tag is. There is a slight bump but you would really have to be trying to feel for it to notice its even there.
Performace
Using my Ravpower Qi Charger it detected the tag instantly. There wasn't any time where I had trouble with getting the S3 to start charging. It didn't get any warmer than usual when charging with a usb cable.
I have a Diztronic case on my S3 and it charged it just fine through the case. I've tried other cases such as the ZooGue case had the same results.
Conclusion
For a mere 10 bucks, its sort of a no brainer for the convenience of wireless charging. I been using it for over 2 weeks and never had a problem with it.
You MUST have a wireless charging pad. Ravpower is offering a 20% discount on the receiving tag when you buy a charging pad with it via amazon. Details is under the "special offers" in the middle of the product page.
I recommend the Ravpower Orbit
Review of the Orbit here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50243963
http://www.amazon.com/RAVPower®-Qi-...qid=1393456590&sr=8-1&keywords=ravpower+orbit
Note: I was provided a sample for an unbiased review
Do these guys make a Qi receiver for an S3?
krash183 said:
http://www.amazon.com/RAVPower®-Wir...F8&qid=1393455689&sr=8-3&keywords=ravpower+s3
After getting my Nexus 5 and getting spoiled with wireless charging, it was quite troublesome to charge via a usb cable when using my s3 as a secondary phone. So I wanted to get a wireless receiver to go along with the Nexus 5.
Packaging
Not much to talk about here, simple box containing the unit with a small plastic wrap inside. No frills.
Build Quality
The receiving tag is very thin, I can't compare it to others but im guessing they are all comparable. I had no problems putting the back cover on. There wasn't a huge bulge were the tag is. There is a slight bump but you would really have to be trying to feel for it to notice its even there.
Performace
Using my Ravpower Qi Charger it detected the tag instantly. There wasn't any time where I had trouble with getting the S3 to start charging. It didn't get any warmer than usual when charging with a usb cable.
I have a Diztronic case on my S3 and it charged it just fine through the case. I've tried other cases such as the ZooGue case had the same results.
Conclusion
For a mere 10 bucks, its sort of a no brainer for the convenience of wireless charging. I been using it for over 2 weeks and never had a problem with it.
You MUST have a wireless charging pad. Ravpower is offering a 20% discount on the receiving tag when you buy a charging pad with it via amazon. Details is under the "special offers" in the middle of the product page.
I recommend the Ravpower Orbit
Review of the Orbit here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50243963
http://www.amazon.com/RAVPower®-Qi-...qid=1393456590&sr=8-1&keywords=ravpower+orbit
Note: I was provided a sample for an unbiased review
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woneil said:
Do these guys make a Qi receiver for an S3?
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Yeah they do but apparently they sold out of the s3. I imagine it'll come back in stock soon
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
The best deal for a wireless charging pad is from Monster Watts, sold through Vivealive (sp). $14.99, is the WiQiQi charging pad. They charge $5 shipping, first class USPS inside the US. The pad works well. Not much to look at though, but good deal for the $$..
I'm using the RavPower reciever. It works well together. What I have found out playing around with the charger, is that if you have a poor connection between the charger & reciever, you will get the on/off cycling. I have my phone in a Seidio Active case with velcro on the back to secure the phone on the Mountek CD slot car mount I use. The extra thickness of the velcro prevents good reception & I get the cycling. If I remove the plastic frame all is good. If I remove just the velcro all is good. The screen will flash once at charge start, turn off, then flash once when battery full, then turn back off. The phone will then remain on the pad in standby with no cycling.
It all works a treat, I can't wait to get my AirDock for the car to add wireless charging there as well.
Ravpower said it'd come back in stock within a week. Also, I don't have experience with any other Qi charging base, just ravpower and they've worked great for me
Hello,
I am interested in buying a CHOETECH UPGRADED (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00C40OG22/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AS3H8BMRCXYCT) wireless charger for my nexus 5. I have a nillkin frosted shield case on my phone. I am curious if it would charge with that case on. And I'd like to know your opinion on that charger.
Thanks!
Qi chargers can charge from about 6mm (~1/4in) distance away from contact with the receiver in the phone. Unless your phone case is insanely thick, or made of metal, it will charge just fine through it.
I use that charger all the time. I've used 4 different cases on my phone and all worked the same.
I'll update this as I get to test with more cases.
My test charger is the the Samsung Wireless Charger: http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/mo...charging-stand-black-sapphire-ep-ng930tbugus/
bought through a 2-pack deal from Groupon
DO support wireless charging
Luvvitt clear case quick charge works fine (https://www.amazon.com/LUVVITT-Scra...g-Samsung/dp/B06XRQ9XRS/ref=sr_1_1?s=wireless)
Do NOT support wireless charging
Sparin hard case with ring - does NOT support wireless charging (https://www.amazon.com/SPARIN-Protective-Rotating-kickstand-Samsung/dp/B06XHFY9BZ/ref=sr_1_1)
Damda glide and Damda folder (https://vrsdesign.com/collections/galaxy-s8-plus/products/galaxy-s8-plus-case-damda-glide-series) - I bought the glide and realized it when I tried to use the wireless charger, the case is just too thick to accommodate all the cards
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XSVS3Q8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
This one made me sad because it also has a built-in ring in the back. *sigh* it's a really well made case with an integrated ring and yet won't work with wireless charging.
Cases that do and don't
Terrapin flip case doesn't
Griffin Reveal does work.
I was able to figure out a wireless charging option using two accessories.
Spigen case I posted: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B081TL7299/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Nillkin Qi Wireless Charger Receiver (Make sure you get the Type-C short version): https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TXNJXFM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
It's a tight fit but it works. it creates a little bulge on the back of the phone and blocks the Moto logo and what looks like a mic hole on the rear but I couldn't find it listed in the manual.
The drawbacks is it's only a 1 watt charger so slow charging only and it blocks the usb-c port with no way to unplug unless you take the case off first.
Link to the pics: https://imgur.com/a/qA318F6
Minnion2008 said:
I was able to figure out a wireless charging option using two accessories.
Spigen case I posted: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B081TL7299/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Nillkin Qi Wireless Charger Receiver (Make sure you get the Type-C short version): https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TXNJXFM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
It's a tight fit but it works. it creates a little bulge on the back of the phone and blocks the Moto logo and what looks like a mic hole on the rear but I couldn't find it listed in the manual.
The drawbacks is it's only a 1 watt charger so slow charging only and it blocks the usb-c port with no way to unplug unless you take the case off first.
Link to the pics:
https://imgur.com/a/qA318F6
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I am wondering if we can get something like this and manually replace the adapter to USB C, is it doable with help from someone who knows how to do the wiring?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000250099783.html?src=google&albch=rmkt&acnt=576-373-4425&isdl=y&aff_short_key=UneMJZVf&albcp=11511129308&albag=115946954041&slnk=&trgt=aud-650926889402&plac=forum.xda-developers.com&crea=510572786284&netw=d&device=c&mtctp=&albbt=Google_7_rmkt&aff_platform=google&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgrbNr7De7wIV06qfCh1rcwM0EAEYASABEgKAnvD_BwE