Whether it be an internal wireless receiver or external usb c receiver. Most external usb c receivers are at the minimum 3.9" tall which seems to be the issue.
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Whether it be an internal wireless receiver or external usb c receiver. Most external usb c receivers are at the minimum 3.9" tall which seems to be the issue.
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You can get an Ultra Thin USB-C Qi Wireless Charging Adapter, and you could install it on the phone and keep it hidden and in place by getting a Razr phone case. I plugs into the USB-C charging port and the thin flat ribbon cable has a 90 degree bend to it. I used this coil adapter before on a convention smartphone years back, the only drawback is that your USB-C on the phone will be occupied by the coil. Wireless charging is slower than traditional USB-C charging.
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You can get an Ultra Thin USB-C Qi Wireless Charging Adapter, and you could install it on the phone and keep it hidden and in place by getting a Razr phone case. I plugs into the USB-C charging port and the thin flat ribbon cable has a 90 degree bend to it. I used this coil adapter before on a convention smartphone years back, the only drawback is that your USB-C on the phone will be occupied by the coil. Wireless charging is slower than traditional USB-C charging.
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I'm aware of that but the issue is most of these are at least 4" in height which would cover the fingerprint sensor.
Find the shortest version, and if need be you can cut it to streamline it.
The ribbon cable has some flex to it, and if you use a heat gun you can bend the flex cable like an accordion to reduce length. You could also diminish the height of the coil pack by cutting it. Since the phone has a glass back, and your "sandwiching" it with a case, there is no fear of creating a short when charging.
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Find the shortest version, and if need be you can cut it to streamline it.
The ribbon cable has some flex to it, and if you use a heat gun you can bend the flex cable like an accordion to reduce length. You could also diminish the height of the coil pack by cutting it. Since the phone has a glass back, and your "sandwiching" it with a case, there is no fear of creating a short when charging.
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Wouldn't cutting it cause it to malfunction? Also, do you mean use a heat gun to fold it in half? Do you have illustrations?
I think he meant to cut the edge to make the fingerprint reader completely clear, but not to cut too much to avoid the coil, and I'm assuming he meant to fold the cable in half.
Another point besides the charging speed is the heat that the coil produces.
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I think he meant to cut the edge to make the fingerprint reader completely clear, but not to cut too much to avoid the coil, and I'm assuming he meant to fold the cable in half.
Another point besides the charging speed is the heat that the coil produces.
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Just a few questions. Where can the wireless adapter in this picture be purchased (link)? It looks like the usb dongle is too long to fit properly on the phone since the adapter is shifted below the fingerprint sensor. Does this wireless adapter work good on the device without overheating?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/conversations/wireless-charging.14057755/#convMessage-14061257
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/conversations/wireless-charging.14057755/#convMessage-14061257
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Link does not open... Please supply some info to find it
I see this for Barbuda nut only comes with lightning connector... would need USB-C ＆ only 5v so... I would still buy one at that folds its level because I don't really care if it's fast charges because I leave the thing on the stand overnight and it may actually be better for the battery to slow charge.
I played around with this as well. I was able to trim the one I'll link below to the right size. The key is to not cut the coil, the rest seems like it can be cut without a problem. In the end I didn't like not having access to the USB-C port. But it was a fun pandemic project.
QI Receiver Type C (2pcs) for Google Pixel 3a - 2-2XL - XL - LG V20 - LG G5 - LG Stylo - Nexus 6P - OnePlus 3-5 - Qi Wireless Receiver - Type C Wireless Charging Receiver Adapter : Cell Phones & Accessories
QI Receiver Type C (2pcs) for Google Pixel 3a - 2-2XL - XL - LG V20 - LG G5 - LG Stylo - Nexus 6P - OnePlus 3-5 - Qi Wireless Receiver - Type C Wireless Charging Receiver Adapter : Cell Phones & Accessories
www.amazon.com
As for the one I cited above with lightning connector... maybe someone here knows how to suggest they make one for USB-C ??
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003735352888.html
I'm a little late to the party here, you can solder in a wireless coil to the inside of the phone. The best coil I could find is this 7.5W (5V 1.5A) coil. There's a 10W (9V) option, but it would require addition circuitry to use in a phone.
The external plug-in solution is by far the easiest option, but it has too many flaws: blocks usb port, protrudes too much, fragile- must be kept inside a cover to protect it, most put out 2.5-5W, and it looks horrible.
Heres the link for the internal coil. If its unavailable at the time of reading this, on aliexpress, search for "7.5w wireless coil".
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004119996834.html
And here's a youtube link showing installation. You can skip half of it. aim is to tap it to the ribbon carrying the charging from the usb.
It does require some understanding of basic circuitry and soldering... not for everyone.
Ive just bought the new Razr 2022, and will be installing it on that.
Just keep in mind that the RAZR has two batteries, and getting it apart isn't for the faint of heart.
It's also one thing to get apart, and another thing getting it back together..
Just advice, but definitely watch anything you can get your hands on before tackling, and good luck.
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I know nothing about qi or wireless charging, so don't laugh if im asking too much but I just recently bought a Kenu Airframe for my car, and I love it! Very minimal. its nice. I was wondering if its possible to make your own qi charger, and whats the smallest it would have to be for qi devices (such as nexus 5) to successfully charge to it? I am planning a project soon to install a charger, and Bluetooth receiver inside my dash in my car, and so I wont mind hiding the internals for a qi charger on the inside of the car if its possible. My idea was something almost as small as those nfc stickers, but for qi charging, where the actual charging part could be the slim "nfc sticker" size, with the actual qi parts hiding under dash. is this possible?
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I know nothing about qi or wireless charging, so don't laugh if im asking too much but I just recently bought a Kenu Airframe for my car, and I love it! Very minimal. its nice. I was wondering if its possible to make your own qi charger, and whats the smallest it would have to be for qi devices (such as nexus 5) to successfully charge to it? I am planning a project soon to install a charger, and Bluetooth receiver inside my dash in my car, and so I wont mind hiding the internals for a qi charger on the inside of the car if its possible. My idea was something almost as small as those nfc stickers, but for qi charging, where the actual charging part could be the slim "nfc sticker" size, with the actual qi parts hiding under dash. is this possible?
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http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Metrans+MWT01+Qi+Wireless+Charger+Teardown/13532
look at a Qi charger teardown
the circuit board probably contains voltage/current regulation stuff along with other stuff, can hide it anywhere
you'll simply need to miniaturize that coil, probably similar to how NFC tags look like... there is some current output, range and efficiency relationship on how you choose the coil size, material, length, radius etc
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http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Metrans+MWT01+Qi+Wireless+Charger+Teardown/13532
look at a Qi charger teardown
the circuit board probably contains voltage/current regulation stuff along with other stuff, can hide it anywhere
you'll simply need to miniaturize that coil, probably similar to how NFC tags look like... there is some current output, range and efficiency relationship on how you choose the coil size, material, length, radius etc
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jesus, that's all there is to it!? this is exactly what I was hoping for! Would it be safe to assume nearly all qi chargers are built similar then? if that coil is any indication, you just might be right. I have a feeling though that the coil is that big for a reason. My guess is smaller might reduce power output, but if its the same concept, ill pick up a cheap charger on ebay to tear apart and play with, just to test it.
Here is the Kenu Airframe for anyone interested:
http://www.kenu.com/products/airframe
if you like small mounts, this sucker is really well built. price might be a bit much for some, but believe me, its worth it.
my idea is to use the small center "Kenu" plate in the middle of the mount for qi charging. One could make the coil somehow on the airframe, possibly in the size of a NFC sticker, and have it wired into a micro usb port on the back of the airframe mount. then on the qi charger size, where the coil is, wire that with a micro usb cord, and simply attach the two cables together. This would allow for any possible adjustments if you wanted to move the mount around.
EDIT: hmmm, a quick google search found this:
http://www.mouser.com/new/Wurth-Electronics/WE-WPC-Coils/
is qi charging really just a basic charger, just with a magnetic inductive coil instead of micro usb cable? is it really that simple?
The coils are specified by the Qi spec. i.e. you can't just use an arbitrary loop of wire. But, it should be relatively trivial to break open a charging pad and put its guts in a new housing.
Working from scratch, however, is complicated and fraught with peril. You'd have to get a chip (like IDTP9036) and wire it up. And no, actually "wiring" it won't work, you'd have to make a circuit board for it to live on.
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The coils are specified by the Qi spec. i.e. you can't just use an arbitrary loop of wire. But, it should be relatively trivial to break open a charging pad and put its guts in a new housing.
Working from scratch, however, is complicated and fraught with peril. You'd have to get a chip (like IDTP9036) and wire it up. And no, actually "wiring" it won't work, you'd have to make a circuit board for it to live on.
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well, what I mean is, can you essentially use a regular wire, inbetween the qi coil, and the qi charging component itself? in the link provided by paperwastage, it looks as though all the qi charger itself basically is, is the qi component hardware itself, with the qi compatible inductive coil soldered in. by that concept, I am asking if you could TECHNICALLY add a regular wire between the coil and components, to essentially extend where the actual coil itself can be placed and used?
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well, what I mean is, can you essentially use a regular wire, inbetween the qi coil, and the qi charging component itself?
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You could likely add small extensions to the coil. Though, I don't have enough experience with them to know exactly how much. Personally, I would be wary of adding more than an inch or two to each end. However, you could always experiment and see what works...
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the distance between the coil and the output board, is going to effect how much power is lost internally.
the size of the coil, the wire size, the wrap (basically anything that affects the field strength) will effect the efficiency.
you'll note alot of the Qi pads out there use 2A draw to power them, but only transfer power at between 500-1000ma....and they only guarantee the lower limit. (i'm guessing because of production variations, like how accurately the coiling is laid down, whether the copper wire had high or low contamination the day it was drawn, etc)
this is where knowing the Qi spec, and tuning your antenna coil comes into play.
all that being said, GL !
I was doing some reading here and there, bought a few cheap qi coils and pcb boards. I was trying to request a sample of TI's new PCB board/coil that does not require magnets(so we can continue to use NFC, and possible compass issues.), but when I tried to request a sample their website would glitch out, may try it again sometime soon.
Did you get anywhere with this? I am trying to extend the distance between the PCB and coil and am unsure of what cable to use.
I've received my universal Qi wireless receiver today. The receiver is smaller than I had thought and fits perfectly into the Moto G. Since our phone lacks internal preparation for Qi (like it can be found on the Samsung Note 2), the connection is made via a micro USB plug. The backdoor can still be clipped on without being disturbed by the Qi receiver pad or its flat band cable. Charging time should be about the about the same as charging the phone from a PC USB port that doesn't output more than 500mA.
This solution is obviously for those who don't need the phones usb port on a daily basis.
The adapter on the left picture (and in the video) is from ebay and is the one that arrived here first. I’ve changed the cable routing to remove the ugly bulge that was visible on my first picture. This adapter outputs a maximum of 500mA and can be purchased from ebay.
Make sure to purchase the "interface layout A, narrow interface up” variant.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261348107126
17.Jan.2014 - The picture on the right shows an adapter purchased from DealExtreme, that arrived here yesterday. This adapter delivers up to 650mA and the flat band cable comes out of the lower side instead out of the backside which removes the need to bent over the cable.
http://dx.com/p/zy-408-wireless-charging-receiver-for-mobile-phone-micro-usb-black-259151
Both adapters work well, so don't worry if you've already bought the one I've first reviewed. (I have both version in use on different phones)
Here is a small video that shows me placing the receiver inside the Moto G:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2WPjw-WaCI
Update 13.02.2014
From my testing I can tell the following:
1. An unrooted Moto G needs to be screen locked (I use the pattern lock type) or it will refuse to charge due to the missing pins. You can unlock the screen while it is charging as long as you don't lift it from the qi charger. (tested on 4.3 and 4.4.2, DE and FR firmware)
2. Root in combination with dubidu's tool makes it more straightforward but is not required.
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I've received my universal Qi wireless receiver today. The receiver is smaller than I had thought and fits perfectly into the Moto G. Since our phone doesn't support Qi in any way, the connection is made via a micro USB plug. The backdoor can still be clipped on without being disturbed by the Qi receiver pad or its flat band cable.
This solution is obviously for those who don't need the phones usb port on a daily basis.
Should you wish to buy an adapter for your Moto G, make sure to get the "narrow-interface up" variant
I've also made a short video:
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Nice. Can you tell us where you got it from -- is it just one manufacturer making these?
Cheers.
I just bought it off amazon (hooray rewards card, it was free).
http://www.amazon.com/Universal-Wir...micro-USB/dp/B00H7FJX7M/ref=pd_rhf_gw_p_tnr_1
Theres a few on ebay if you just look up "Universal QI Wireless Charging Receiver film"
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I just bought it off amazon (hooray rewards card, it was free).
Theres a few on ebay if you just look up "Universal QI Wireless Charging Receiver film"
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Thanks. I had looked on fleaBay and it looks like they all have the same packaging. I imagine any qi wireless charger thingy should work. In theory.
anyone know if this would work through an otterbox case? or I guess if this would even work with one due to the fact the part that plugs in sticks out a little bit...
I've bought it here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261348107126
The auction uses the same pictures as used in the amazon offer posted by JCBomb, might even be the same seller.
This is cool! I just hope there's like another way we can integrate that wireless charger.
Just saw your post at android.hilfe and started looking for some charger, it's indeed a neat solution.
Universal QI Wireless Charging Receiver film for micro-USB of All Android Mobile (7,99 USD):
http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...eName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
QI Wireless Charger Transmitter Charging Pad for Nokia Lumia 920 HTC 8X Nexus 4 (15,39 USD):
http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...eName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Are u guys using this wireless QI receiver? I'm going to buy one next month, D: . Just for curiosity, how much time do u guys spend to get a full charge with the QI
Guys i found this one at dx.com
http://dx.com/pt/p/micro-usb-qi-wireless-charging-back-clip-black-253066
Those kind of product are not so great are chaging, basically it's almost the same power that if you charge through uSB = 500mA.
What you need to check is the charging value, sometime it's :
- 400mA or less (avoid it, will take ages to charge),
- 500mA (just like your regular USB charger),
- 1000mA (great ones, will charge just like a wall charger, twice as fast as the previous model).
So the one at DX is great, but they're cheaper on ebay, plus you can choose between Black or White - http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...eName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
This one was the cheapest (around £15) I could find and works fine.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2601628
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wow, so cool :good:
Am I the only one thinking about finding the plug they use with all the pins intact and integrating a micro sd card into it for OTG storage? Wireless charging and storage, all in one, and fitting under a case.
I had that exact thought about two hours ago. Throw NFC in their while your at it.
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I had actually started to do some verrrry preliminary research into something like it using a ribbon cable and another usb port, so you could plug the phone into a wall charger and have the usb/sd card piggybacked off the cable. Hadn't gotten very far though...job, kid, wife etc.......
Someone TAKE MY MONEY for it!! Especially since it seems we're all soon to be headed down the 'no sd card' path.
I just got a Moto G for my wife and Nokia Wireless Charging Plate DT900 is not working any ideas why ?
It's not working with one of the universal QI receivers? Have you try enabling the floating charging (see my post)
tomciopaluch357 said:
I just got a Moto G for my wife and Nokia Wireless Charging Plate DT900 is not working any ideas why ?
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tomciopaluch357 said:
I just got a Moto G for my wife and Nokia Wireless Charging Plate DT900 is not working any ideas why ?
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Hello.
The Moto G doesn't support Qi on its own, you'll need to rig it with an universal wireless Qi charging receiver.
You can buy them from ebay, dealextreme and some other china based stores. The first post contains a short installation video.
This one from dealextreme will work (Output up to 650mA):
http://dx.com/p/zy-408-wireless-charging-receiver-for-mobile-phone-micro-usb-black-259151
as well as this one from ebay (Output up to 500mA):
make sure to purchase "interface layout A, narrow interface up)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261348107126
Anyone using wireless charging on the MI3? It's only possible with a receiver, btw, it's not built in.
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reneftw said:
Anyone using wireless charging on the MI3? It's only possible with a receiver, btw, it's not built in.
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I am curious has anyone tried using a wireless charging add on and know if it works properly?
I'm a writer for Qiwireless.com and I use my Mi3 with a universal wireless charging receiver to charge it.
I saw something here: facebook.com/MiuiCzechSlovakXiaomi/posts/10152284167068959
Manufacturer named Lencow doing this type of chargers for MI's. You can find the net for the price.
is it for real that mi3 supports wireless charging??
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is it for real that mi3 supports wireless charging??
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Note, WITH a receiver. A receiver is a piece of hardware which sits under the base of the phone, and is connected to the charging circuit. Just google the term.
You'd have to be really motivated to take your phone apart, just to attach that. Without considering the space that module would need vs the available space inside the phone, which is pretty slim to start with. Actually with a metal phone back, I believe the module would have to sit outside of the phone, between the plastic cover and the back - so the phone back would not be flat.
I have had a Nexus 4 with wireless charging for the last 2 years, and I rarely use the wireless charger I bought:
- charges slower than a wall charger
- if you pick the phone up - as we all do - you stop charging and additionally multiply the number of charging cycles.
Cables are not as cool as a Qi pad, but a Qi pad also needs its cable...
Anyway, out of the box, the mi3 doesn't do wireless charging - just confirmed that with my wireless charger
stupid!!! pls improve yourself bout the 'Electronic Science and Technology' knowledge~ don't ask such an idiot question!!!
As we all know, the new Zenfone 2 is missing wireless charging capabilities, however there are multiple solutions to enable wireless charging on basically any phone.
Example is http://www.amazon.com/BEZALEL®-Wire..._1_4?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1432149451&sr=1-4
It is a cover with a Qi receiver built in, which connects to the charging port and it also provides an independent micro usb port as a part of the case.
The absence of wireless charging in Zenfone 2 is a deal breaker for me ( don't judge) and as soon as an appropriate case is available, I'll get it and the phone as well.
Please post your findings here.
Would love to use wireless charging but using a cover like the one posted is out of question.
I love the slim form and feel of this phone. so i will have to live without QI and other solutions.
This will occupy the mUSB port but would probably be the best current solution.
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This will occupy the mUSB port but would probably be the best current solution.
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That's pretty cool. I like wireless charging because I'd rather not wear out my micro usb...but that setup kinda marries you to wireless charging all the time. I'd have to rig up wireless charging in the car and at work...not just at home. You use something like that?
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That's pretty cool. I like wireless charging because I'd rather not wear out my micro usb...but that setup kinda marries you to wireless charging all the time. I'd have to rig up wireless charging in the car and at work...not just at home. You use something like that?
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Not sure if I'm going to stick with the ZF2, so I haven't gone out and done all that yet but qi adapters are pretty cheap now for both home and car. How effective some of the car ones are though are another story. iOttie has two models out now that look promising for the car.
There may also be the possibility of placing those adapters into a separate case just meant for wireless charging... remove the case if you need the mUSB port.]
Or... if they do release new back covers... get one that you install the qi adapter in and then one that you won't have the qi adapter in.
WHYYYYYYYYY
Why did Asus decide not to include the qi pins in the back ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((
>_<
what to do :'(
Here's a teardown: http://www.myfixguide.com/manual/asus-zenfone-2-teardown/
You could solder the DigiYes posted earlier (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HI8JYFE) onto the usb board. Or you could probably just jam the wires into the connector for a non-permanent solution. The pictures of the DigiYes are a little conflicting, but if it does have leads for the data pins, you'd be best off omitting them (you'll be limited to 500ma qi charging).
This is of course assuming there's enough space to wedge the DigiYes between the back cover and phone.
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Here's a teardown: http://www.myfixguide.com/manual/asus-zenfone-2-teardown/
You could solder the DigiYes posted earlier (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HI8JYFE) onto the usb board. Or you could probably just jam the wires into the connector for a non-permanent solution. The pictures of the DigiYes are a little conflicting, but if it does have leads for the data pins, you'd be best off omitting them (you'll be limited to 500ma qi charging).
This is of course assuming there's enough space to wedge the DigiYes between the back cover and phone.
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Which goes back to my point. Why did Asus purposdely omit to include QI/wireless charging pins on the back? It would had cost them hardly anything extra at all, and users could just have changed back cover to get wireless charging...
That one http://www.amazon.com/BLUBOON-Unive...2630&sr=8-2&keywords=qi+wireless+charger+1000 is 1000mA, if it does make a difference. But a case integrated receiver would be much better solution, if ever.
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That one http://www.amazon.com/BLUBOON-Unive...2630&sr=8-2&keywords=qi+wireless+charger+1000 is 1000mA, if it does make a difference. But a case integrated receiver would be much better solution, if ever.
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I bought that model. I have a Qi charger (used with a Nexus 5) hooked up to a 2A USB Adapter, and it barely charges the Zenfone. I do not recommend. Maybe a 2A receiver would work better.
It's ridiculous.... why did asus decide not to offer a wireless charging solution similar to the previous samsung galaxies/lg.
Have the pins for charging on the back, and let the user change the case to a qi receiver case or add a qi receiver pad inside. this is honestly the only thing that disappoints on this phone (((((((((((((
ziddey said:
Here's a teardown: http://www.myfixguide.com/manual/asus-zenfone-2-teardown/
You could solder the DigiYes posted earlier (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HI8JYFE) onto the usb board. Or you could probably just jam the wires into the connector for a non-permanent solution. The pictures of the DigiYes are a little conflicting, but if it does have leads for the data pins, you'd be best off omitting them (you'll be limited to 500ma qi charging).
This is of course assuming there's enough space to wedge the DigiYes between the back cover and phone.
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I just received mine and there is enough space in the back cover for the receiver to fit in, albeit with a small bulge. It does show my phone as charging even when just held up to my Moto 360 cradle; whether or not it's charging, however, I have no idea.
raynan said:
I just received mine and there is enough space in the back cover for the receiver to fit in, albeit with a small bulge. It does show my phone as charging even when just held up to my Moto 360 cradle; whether or not it's charging, however, I have no idea.
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Thanks for trying. Did you actually solder or just plug it in the usb port? If you plugged it in the usb port, does the cover close without damaging the cable?
I'm asking because if that works, we could potentially design a slightly thicker but hollow back case that could hold NFC and the wireless receive without unnatural bulges.
ameel said:
Thanks for trying. Did you actually solder or just plug it in the usb port? If you plugged it in the usb port, does the cover close without damaging the cable?
I'm asking because if that works, we could potentially design a slightly thicker but hollow back case that could hold NFC and the wireless receive without unnatural bulges.
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It closes fine but there is a bulge and the cover is left slightly open.
Here's my solution. Doesn't look good but functional.
don't judge
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Yeah I judge, wireless charging its just another feature. A small battery, a slow processor or low memory now that's a real deal-breaker since your phone wont last a day, apps will run like hell and you will always have to micromanage just for things to run properly.
I'm way more pissed off at this phone not having a removable battery, not just because its a real deal-breaker during travel where I will be forced to lug around one of those brickish power banks but because Li-ION batteries have the lifespan of a mosquito. I already had 2 phones like that and the result was always a massive pain in the ass to deal with.
I rather buy a case with an extra battery than this thing
Three pins USB Board?
Hi there
Maybe some one knows, what are those three pins on the USB board, that are accessible without disassembly phone?? That should be connectors to charging instead of usb socket?
I have a qi charger built into my car. I do not like aftermarket charger added to the phone. So this is a deal breaker for me and will not consider any phones without buildin qi charger.
Looking to buy this phone and own a quick charging card like this. Is it possible to slip the card under the back cover (without a case) or will it cause it to bulge in too unsightly a manner?
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It closes fine but there is a bulge and the cover is left slightly open.
Here's my solution. Doesn't look good but functional.
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Slooop said:
Looking to buy this phone and own a quick charging card like this. Is it possible to slip the card under the back cover (without a case) or will it cause it to bulge in too unsightly a manner?
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It can but causes a gap near the usb port that I could not close. I would've run it inside if it didn't do that.
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It closes fine but there is a bulge and the cover is left slightly open.
Here's my solution. Doesn't look good but functional.
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Great Idea.
The speed of charge is 350 MAH ?? Is to slowly (USB PC charge normally 550 MAH)
Okay... i´m trying to make a mod for my Z1C to make it qi compatible....
I have the magnetic connector from a dock (which is broken).
So, using the connector + cover + glue can make it work.... and of course, need to solder the receiver to the connector....
But, the big question... which receiver should i use?
First of all, i´m from Argentina... so i have a limited access to receivers.
I´ve seen here receivers from Samsung Galaxy S3, S4, S5, Note III and Note 4, and a few others generic...
The maximum current that could find was 650mA... but read some comments that the output 1000mA is a lie... and there is no difference between the receivers...
So, which one should i buy?
Thanks to all!!
Finally, get a 700mAh receiver, and cutting out the cable, mixing + soldering + glueing it all together, and now it´s working....
Samsung GS4 1000mA QI receiver
I have a few Galaxy S4(1000mA)/S3(800mA) QI receiver cards.
The cards are different depending on the contact points location in the phones.
So you just soldered the internal magnetic charging points to a QI receiver card inside the phone?????
If you have the QI Receiver inside the phone (only real place for it), how much pressure does that place on the back cover??
The back cover tends to break away from the frame without much effort, so having the raised 'bulk' of a Qi card in the phone would only add to the pressure for the back cover to separate.
On Samsung phones (GS4 which I've added QI cards) it does take a bit of brute force to chip the back cover on again and some GS4 aftermarket cases/covers can not be used with the QI card installed due to the back of the phone being ever so slightly raised.
I have the QI receiver cards, glue seals rings for Z1C back cover and the Qi chargers and it is something I have thought about, but with three working magnet DK32 docks around the house, it's not something I have advanced at this time.
Well done for getting it to charge via QI charger if that is what you've done.
Maybe a photo would be nice.
Okay... now, the photos:
The tape is over the receiver module.
The original contacts from the receiver were removed, and over there, was soldered some copper tape (that can be seen in the photos).
The contacts were made by opening-cutting a magnetic cable, soldering it to the copper tape, and then glueing it to the cover, to maintain position.
The charger seems to be very picky about position. Searching over the internet, seems to be a common issue with this model...
Hope it´s usefull...
Well... about the charger, there seems to be an easy fix to it's pickiness... Take off the upper side... That way, the thing will gone a cool itself, and the connection will become a lot easier...