Wireless caharging frequently interrupted when using Wireless Charging Receiver Card - T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4

When using one of these Wireless Charging Receiver Cards, Galaxy S4 only wirelessly charges uninterrupted when taken out of the case,
Otherwise the wireless charging turns on/off repeatedly. This happens even if the phone case has a hollow back.
Can you post what your experience was with wirelessly charging Galaxy S4?

If I'm understanding correctly, it seems as if the extra distance between the charging pad and the receiver when the case is on is probably causing the issue. Technically, it should be able to transmit power over a distance of around 4cm (~1.5 inches),but only in perfect conditions. Ideally, you want them as close together as possible, so a case is probably not the best idea. You might just have to weigh the pros and cons of having the protection of a case versus no cable charging. I use the official wireless charging S-View flip cover with THIS 3-coil charger and haven't had any issues yet.

Thank you for posting.
Interestingly, even a hollow bumper case like this:
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causes the same problem as the original Samsung plastic protective case - wireless charging gets constantly interrupted.
So *only* when case is removed does the wireless charging continue uninterrupted.
I sure would like to know what the culprit is. The receiver strip, or the case or the original Samsung charger?

I'm using this receiver that I got from Amazon, and I'm able to charge fine, even with a case on. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GCXRU8O/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I'm currently using a gel case, but I also had a hard rubber case that snapped on, and that worked fine as well. My wireless charger is a no name cheap brand I also got from Amazon.

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Confirmed cases or bumpers that fit the wireless charging door?

I've read the thread about modding a case to fit, but haven't seen any post about stock cases that fit. Does anyone have a case or bumper that fits a GS3 with the Verizon wireless charging battery door?
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I've read the thread about modding a case to fit, but haven't seen any post about stock cases that fit. Does anyone have a case or bumper that fits a GS3 with the Verizon wireless charging battery door?
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They are different sizes, the wireless charging cover extends out abit further.
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Fortunately, you can retrofit the piece onto the original cover:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1820831
Yes this is the thread I referenced in my original post. Have you actually transferred the wireless components into your original case? No one in that thread has confirmed that it's possible. You would think that the charging door is thicker for a reason.
geech72 said:
Yes this is the thread I referenced in my original post. Have you actually transferred the wireless components into your original case? No one in that thread has confirmed that it's possible. You would think that the charging door is thicker for a reason.
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It's not possible...the Qi component is pretty thick, hence the larger battery door.
I'm returning/selling the components and doing the Palm hack because I hate not having a case on my phone
where can i get the wireless charging door and wireless charger
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dkotoric said:
where can i get the wireless charging door and wireless charger
Sent from my GT-I9300
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The door is only sold via Verizon Corporate stores currently, but you can find the charging on Amazon

[Q] Adding QI Inductive Charging with Extended Battery.

I have added an Extended Battery 4500 mAh to Galaxy S3 (AT&T - i747). I'm a believer in Otterbox for protection etc. In doing so I 1st modified the back cover of the GS3. Didn't have to but thought it might help dust out. Then I had to modified the Otterbox Defender (Hard Plastic Case) case so the battery would fit (and it does nicely).
I now would like to add Qi Inductive Wireless Charging to the GS3. Since the 4500 mAh battery is about twice the size of the original 2100 mAh battery, installing the QI Inductive Patch by laying on the battery and putting the case on won't work.
My question is, could the leads on Qi Inductive Wireless Charging Receiver Patch be lengthened by soldering some leads to the patch so the leads could be routed to the internal contacts on the GS3. That way the patch could rest on the battery, just under the Silicone Skin of the Otterbox.
I don't see any reason it would work but wanted to see if anyone might have something to add that I might not have thought of. Any ideas would be welcome.
I don't see why it wouldn't either, but then you know how these things can go sometimes. I'll browse the web a little and see if I can find anything
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Just wondering if anyone had anything to add.
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I don't see why it wouldn't either, but then you know how these things can go sometimes. I'll browse the web a little and see if I can find anything
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Just wondering if anyone had anything to add.

[REVIEW] Allmaybe Incharge 6-port 60W USB charging hub

Like a lot of folks, I have a ton of mobile devices and other USB stuff. When I travel, the 1- and 2-port hubs that are included don't cut it anymore because too many hotel rooms only have a couple of convenient outlets.
The Incharge 6-port 60w hub is the kind of thing you need when you've got two outlets and a phone, a tablet, a hotspot, a backup battery, and a pair of headphones you need to charge. It's a USB hub, so it doesn't need a lot of bells and whistles, you just want it to charge a bunch of stuff at once effectively.
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In that, it fits the bill. I tested mine with a variety of devices, and it had no trouble charging them all. As you can see in the photo, even with two iPads, an iPad mini, a Nexus 7, an iPhone, and an HTC One, it was still pushing out plenty of charging current.
It's compact and lightweight. The box is coated in a matte plastic finish that is pleasing to touch. It comes with a nice carrying pouch.
It's manufactured to acceptable standards and should stand up to continued use. I've come across plenty of mass-produced Chinese electronics that aren't built to Western levels of quality control, this item is. I also have an Anker 5-port hub, and this thing appears built to the same standards.
Maybe the only negative for me is that it does not have a QC-rated port. That's only an issue if you have devices that can use the QC protocol. Even then, it charges quickly.
I received a free sample from the manufacturer in exchange for an honest review. It's at a launch price of $19.99 right now but I've been told it's going up to $29.99 in June.

New Choetech 7.5W Wireless Charger (USB-C)

Hey guys, I was looking at the /r/Nexus5 Wiki for a wireless charger and found that Choetech have released an updated model. It is only $12 ($10 with promo code 4F6LFSQU) and charges at 7.5W (the original, and most of the older chargers charged at 5W).
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It uses USB-C, which isn't very useful for the Nexus 5, but it is good for when you update to a new phone (even if the new phone doesn't have Qi, at least you'd have a USB C to A cable). Charging is faster than my old chargers (an old Nokia wireless charger, a RadioShack wireless charger, and a old Choetech charger) and It grips my nexus 5 pretty well, and my friends S7 didn't move at all with any reasonable amount of force. They switched to having 4 rubber strips around the edges of the pad to hold the phone, which is why it works so well with the S7's glass back. My dad's Nexus 6 works great too, despite the curved back, because the spacing of the strips ends up cradling the device. The bottom has 4 Rubber nubs to hold onto the table. They do the job but nothing to rave about. The unit is pretty thin (much thinner then all my other ones), in fact I managed to stick it in my car dock with a bit of Velcro and wirelessly charged my phone while driving. It does have an LED charging indicator on the front but I can say that it is night stand friendly, it is bright enough to let you know it is charging, without blinding at night. The only thing I dislike about this charger is that it doesn't include a power brick. Just the unit, the paperwork, and the USB C to A cable.
I'd rate it 4/5 stars.
Its not the perfect Wireless Charger, but it is the best one I've owned near this price
Amazon Smile Link: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01L3OUC7W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
$3 off with Promo Code 4F6LFSQU

Question Car holder

Hello!
I am looking for car holder/charger for the phone when its folded.
any recommendations?
i'm using this ZF3 car holder and this USB A to 2 USB type C cable to power the holder and charge the phone, and it works with the phone open and closed. to hold the phone closed, i shift the "hands/grips" part of the holder so they're vertical. when the phone is opened, the "hands/grips" are horizontal. see pics below; the yellow circle and check marks identify the USB-C connections. as an FYI, Android Auto works perfectly with the splitter cable.
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Been using this https://www.amazon.com/Xiaomi-Infra...634543193&sbo=RZvfv//HxDF+O5021pAnSA==&sr=8-3 since I had a Note 20 Ultra and now with Z Fold 3. When in the car I don't use the phone unfolded since it's connected to the radio anyway so I didn't bother getting a Fold specific charger.
kokobaliev said:
Hello!
I am looking for car holder/charger for the phone when its folded.
any recommendations?
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Car mount
Any car mount holder for zfold3 to recommend? Unfold and fold. Thanks
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This one is great because it doesn't block my windshield nor my Android-based stereo screen and it wirelessly charges (the USB is from my stereo, otherwise if you don't have a 3.0 USB in your car, you can get a plug for the cigarette lighter): Nalwort Wireless Car Charger 15W Qi Fast Charge with Metal Frame Dashboard and Air Vent Phone Holder Auto Clamping Wireless Car Charger Mount Compatible for iPhone 11/XR/X, Samsung S20/S10 and More https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B08C2RGJPB/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_NFX3GSBPCQSCEE17YE2Y?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I am looking for some vent holder to put my phone vertically without unfolding it
something like this
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33000115439.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.31e2404bnQQ8tR&algo_pvid=ec48fe93-88e8-4888-a294-00005a19cca3&algo_exp_id=ec48fe93-88e8-4888-a294-00005a19cca3-0&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2212000016763776022%22%7D

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