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What's the deal with inductive charging on this baby? I know it supports it, but I don't see any accessories that do it. Is it just a generic thing to find and buy?
We'll have to wait for some kind of accessory that fits the Bionic with an inductive charging back, either from Motorola themselves, or from a third-party.
The inductive back is available through verizon online and in store for most stores form what i understand but the charger itself doesnt seem to be available yet.
Does anyone know if the Verizon inductive back will work with a power mat charger?
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Yes, I spoke to a Verizon customer service rep and they confirmed the power mat does work with the bionic it just hasn't been updated on the website to reflect that. As a side note I ordered the inductive cover and the power mat yesterday online and received a 25% discount on both items.
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Yes, I spoke to a Verizon customer service rep and they confirmed the power mat does work with the bionic it just hasn't been updated on the website to reflect that. As a side note I ordered the inductive cover and the power mat yesterday online and received a 25% discount on both items.
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Please let us know how it works out.
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The duracell charging mat works.
From my understanding you have to use a mat that is Qi enabled for the Inductive back to work. The only charger pads out with that currently are the Verizon one they sell on their site for $69 or the Energizer Inductive pad. Powermat and the Duracell pads are not Qi.
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Does anyone know if the Verizon inductive back will work with a power mat charger?
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No IT DOES NOT. you have to use a Qi compatible charge pad like the ducacell one or the verizon one
Inductive Charger and Cover pictures
I just got the inductive charging mat and the cover from Verizon (when I ordered it last Friday it was all 25% off). Thought I would post the pictures for anyone interested. By the way I weighed the phone now and it weighs 168 grams, it definitely added a little weight but not much.
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I just got the inductive charging mat and the cover from Verizon (when I ordered it last Friday it was all 25% off). Thought I would post the pictures for anyone interested. By the way I weighed the phone now and it weighs 168 grams, it definitely added a little weight but not much.
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Hey, can you post some pictures of the cover by itself? Also, is there a battery that gets included with it? And how does it connect to the phone itself? Does it use the contacts next to the battery slot? Thanks.
I will post those pictures soon. The inductive cover doesn't come with a battery, just the cover. If you pop the cover off your Bionic you'll see a little connector about half way down on the right side of the battery. That's where it connects, again I'll post pictures in a little while. I do have to say, I've been using it for a few days now and it's awesome, a wire free lifestyle is where it's at!
Update: Picture of inductive cover added, let me know if you want any more pictures.
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Do they have a inductive charger with extended battery plate our do we have to take it off the regular one and glue it to the extended cover? Ghetto
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EDNYLaw said:
I will post those pictures soon. The inductive cover doesn't come with a battery, just the cover. If you pop the cover off your Bionic you'll see a little connector about half way down on the right side of the battery. That's where it connects, again I'll post pictures in a little while. I do have to say, I've been using it for a few days now and it's awesome, a wire free lifestyle is where it's at!
Update: Picture of inductive cover added, let me know if you want any more pictures.
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I love mine too! It will even charge through the shell case with the Kickstand! I really wish I could find a gel silicone case to go with the inductive charging cover though.
I don't use a case on mine but it's good to know that the induction works through a case, I'm actually pretty impressed with that fact since, prior to the Bionic my OG Droid and DX never were compatible with anything when they were in cases
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Do they have a inductive charger with extended battery plate our do we have to take it off the regular one and glue it to the extended cover? Ghetto
We are stuck going Ghetto...
If you have any luck with the glue route please post pics
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cyberhern said:
jesemalave1 said:
Do they have a inductive charger with extended battery plate our do we have to take it off the regular one and glue it to the extended cover? Ghetto
We are stuck going Ghetto...
If you have any luck with the glue route please post pics
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I hacked my backplate to do wireless charging with the extended battery...
post here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1273029
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Triskite said:
cyberhern said:
I hacked my backplate to do wireless charging with the extended battery...
post here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1273029
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Yeah I read your post yesterday... Very creative! But I was hoping to see if somebody had any luck with the Moto ext. And the moto wireless charger because I bought both hoping to rig it. Having trouble figuring out how to extend the power lead
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Has anyone tried this?
It looks promising but its only 1A, anyone want to shell out the $50 and give it a shot?
Dealextreme SKU 195084
dx com / 195084
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Has anyone tried this?
It looks promising but its only 1A, anyone want to shell out the $50 and give it a shot?
Dealextreme SKU 195084
dx com / 195084
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Maybe post a link I couldn't find that SKU on there. Wireless charging is as simple as copper foil tape (or I preferred solder iron) and hooking up with the palm touchstone or the powermat kit (I preferred the powermat because the touchstone wouldn't charge through my platinum series case from Best Buy and the powermat works amazing!)
I haven't made enough posts to post a link but i spaced it out
www dx com/195084
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I haven't made enough posts to post a link but i spaced it out
www dx com/195084
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looks pretty cool....
I never tried this ,,,,,,,,
i have bought one in ebay that cost 60usd
Looks pretty cool was wondering if this would charge the phone in a otterbox defender case
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Ive seen a couple of review of this wireless charger on youtube.
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i picked up a used one today - the guy put something in the back cover and it is supposed to work with the palm charger that he also have me - just got home and havent tried it yet but for $25 it was worth a shot
Here's a link to my review.
http://forums.androidcentral.com/sh...Wireless Charger + Patch ($45 Shipped) w/PICS
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golfinggino said:
i picked up a used one today - the guy put something in the back cover and it is supposed to work with the palm charger that he also have me - just got home and havent tried it yet but for $25 it was worth a shot
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edit - works like a charm !
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edit - works like a charm !
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Can you lift the phone up 3 mm from the charge pad and see if it still charges? Thanks
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Can you lift the phone up 3 mm from the charge pad and see if it still charges? Thanks
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Tried it and it doesn't work unless it is touching the charger base
Well....here is a complete set for our note 2.
Link 1: http://www.eforchina.com/view/15717...Design-for-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-II---N7100.htm
Link 2: http://www.eforchina.com/view/15719...Design-for-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-II---N7100.htm
What about this one? http://www.tvc-mall.com/details/Qi-...or-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-II-N7100-MCH-N7100-10/
i want to try this,any ideas?
just tried my metrans mwt-02 with a flip back cover (thicker than stock) and The Guardian G2 supplement (24 newspaper pages) between it and the charger and it works ok :thumbup:
Anywhere to just get the coil pack that goes inside the battery cover? I don't want the entire kit, I plan on embedding a powermat into my desk.
does it charge almost as fast as the wall charger or is it the same?
There is a 550 post thread already about wireless charging here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1945582
I think further discussion should be directed there. They've covered Palm, QI, etc...
Anyone found qi charging pad that will work with the s5 active and maintain the ip67 rating?
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drwx said:
Anyone found qi charging pad that will work with the s5 active and maintain the ip67 rating?
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Sorry buddy. Don't think there'll be one. I looked at the back and there doesn't seem to be any contacts for the wireless cover to connect to. I might be wrong (might have a different method of charging), but don't hold your breath
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Sorry buddy. Don't think there'll be one. I looked at the back and there doesn't seem to be any contacts for the wireless cover to connect to. I might be wrong (might have a different method of charging), but don't hold your breath
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yeah that's what i'm finding out... how half-assed is it of samsung to not include qi charging in a phone that is supposed to be water-resistant. you'd think they would have made the power door flap burlier and then included qi charging, knowing that hardly anyone would use the power door flap if they had the option for wireless charging.
I found a kit in ebay that has the receiver and a charging pad. I posted a problem about it in another thread, but now, I am finding that it works well with the charger that came with the receiver. It still allows the back to seal properly, and it charges though my TPE case. I don't know how well it would work through a thicker case. The charger is black and rectangular and slightly bigger than the phone. I bought two round chargers, but they don't work that well. The phone has to be positioned perfectly on the round ones. I'll try to post a link later for the kit I bought.
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I found a kit in ebay that has the receiver and a charging pad. I posted a problem about it in another thread, but now, I am finding that it works well with the charger that came with the receiver. It still allows the back to seal properly, and it charges though my TPE case. I don't know how well it would work through a thicker case. The charger is black and rectangular and slightly bigger than the phone. I bought two round chargers, but they don't work that well. The phone has to be positioned perfectly on the round ones. I'll try to post a link later for the kit I bought.
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Your sig says you have a regular s5...not an s5 active.
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It would be nice if they had a Q&A and general thread for the Active.
Does anyone know when a wireless charging enabled back cover is likely to be released and any pricing?
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I'm also curious to know about this. I keep searching Amazon, but haven't seen anything yet. There is a thread talking about a wireless charging sticker or something, but I'd rather wait till something comes available on Amazon rather than order on some site I've never heard of.
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I'm also curious to know about this. I keep searching Amazon, but haven't seen anything yet. There is a thread talking about a wireless charging sticker or something, but I'd rather wait till something comes available on Amazon rather than order on some site I've never heard of.
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On the G3 there were (supposedly) OEM stickers, or you could buy the back covers with them already in (supposedly also OEM) I got one and put it in myself and it worked great. Just gotta wait for then to come around. probably wont be long.
Yeah there's a post on this section about some stickers already available from China, but nobody has reported back yet on how they work. Plus I think I'll wait till an actual back replacement comes out. What I'd love is a good sturdy case that protects the phone while replacing the back at the same time. You'd have the benefit of a strong case, with a slim profile. Kind of like the quick circle, but beefier, and without the flap.
I know that the Quick-Circkel case has Wireless charging in it.. But you probably don't want a flap on your phone.. #flapphone..
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I know that the Quick-Circkel case has Wireless charging in it.. But you probably don't want a flap on your phone.. #flapphone..
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Yeah you're right. I wouldn't mind something like the quick circle, minus the flap. Because it seems like it's about the same thickness as the normal back. Then i could put a case on top of it. But yeah I don't like the flap, and I want a sturdy case. And I want wireless charging. I want it all! :silly:
I gave up looking for the LG G3 and then they apparently came out. LOL. I had a sticker for my S4 and it worked nicely, but did add a little bulk to the back. There wasn't much room for it.
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I know that the Quick-Circkel case has Wireless charging in it.. But you probably don't want a flap on your phone.. #flapphone..
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I gave up looking for the LG G3 and then they apparently came out. LOL. I had a sticker for my S4 and it worked nicely, but did add a little bulk to the back. There wasn't much room for it.
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Well hopefully in the next few weeks something might come out. I may end up having to try a sticker, but worried about frying my $600 phone with an $8 coil lol.
I don't trust things from weird websites. Even eBay can be a bit fishy for me. I'll wait until I see them on Amazon and purchase them from there. At least I would have some recourse if there were an issue.
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I don't trust things from weird websites. Even eBay can be a bit fishy for me. I'll wait until I see them on Amazon and purchase them from there. At least I would have some recourse if there were an issue.
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Yep, I'm with you. I'm going to wait for something on Amazon. They always take care of me.
There have just been too many horror stories for unauthorized 3rd-party accessories (especially with iPhones and iPads), but not unheard of with other brands where damage was caused by unauthorized adapters, chargers, wires, etc. Not taking any chances!
Agreed 100% here.
I would love the new G4 but the lack of Qi is pissing me off. I can't understand why they don't make this standard. If you have never used Wireless Charging, you may think it is a stupid perk, but let me tell you, it is not. I have wireless charging pads on my desk at work, home, and bedside. I use the Nokia Qi Charger with multipoint that allows me to pretty much plop it down any way and it starts charging.
Sure it isn't a QUICK charge (which sucks btw, slow charging is better), but amazing... especially bed side.
I am looking online and only see the Folio cases which are absurdly expensive. NO Way am I spending $60 for a feature that should be there in the first place. The little QI coils are basically a single thin strand of wire.
Plus I want an OFFICIAL backplate... and it also (hopefully) doesn't add additional thickness because I want to use a Feather case.
Guess this purchase is on the fence. My G2 is still rocking. I am in no hurry to get rid of it.
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Guess this purchase is on the fence. My G2 is still rocking. I am in no hurry to get rid of it.
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I'm coming from the Verizon G2, but can tell you first hand the G4 is 1000% better, faster, strong, and lighter. Better camera, better battery life, better screen, etc, etc, etc.... Sure I miss the wireless capabilities of my G2, that's why I've ordered a wireless sticker from China!
Thread on the stickers here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/wireless-charging-sticker-available-t3119594
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Agreed 100% here.
I would love the new G4 but the lack of Qi is pissing me off. I can't understand why they don't make this standard. If you have never used Wireless Charging, you may think it is a stupid perk, but let me tell you, it is not. I have wireless charging pads on my desk at work, home, and bedside. I use the Nokia Qi Charger with multipoint that allows me to pretty much plop it down any way and it starts charging.
Sure it isn't a QUICK charge (which sucks btw, slow charging is better), but amazing... especially bed side.
I am looking online and only see the Folio cases which are absurdly expensive. NO Way am I spending $60 for a feature that should be there in the first place. The little QI coils are basically a single thin strand of wire.
Plus I want an OFFICIAL backplate... and it also (hopefully) doesn't add additional thickness because I want to use a Feather case.
Guess this purchase is on the fence. My G2 is still rocking. I am in no hurry to get rid of it.
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Man you are preaching to the choir. I decided that wireless charging is a must have with my next phone, partially because the charging port on my old phones always wear out from my incessant plugging and unplugging, but mostly because of how frigging convenient it is. And like you, I was also pissed to find out the G4 was not coming with it so I was seriously considering the Galaxy S6. But I was still on the fence because of other features on the G4. But the free 128gb SD card and free battery, cradle, and 32gb SD card threw me on the G4 side. And I am glad I did. Loving the phone. Typing on it right now. [emoji3] But I will not be set back. I WILL have wireless charging, I'm just going to have to wait a bit. Even if I have to buy the quick circle and hack off the stupid flap. Wonder if a normal case would fit on it then? Also don't want to spend $50 on a case only to rip it apart lol. Anyway. C'est la vie.
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Ah crop just realized NY user ID changed cause I posted with Tapatalk. I'm paqmanbiker.
Wow autocorrect. Anyway, natepacker, paqmanbiker, call me what you want, it's both me lol. I've got Tapatalk figured out now. It's near impossible to type in desktop versions of forums on a phone. Is it just me? The cursor jumps all over the place and types words in weird spots? Not just on my G4, any phone. Tapatalk is nice though.
I'm in the same boat... Coming for a VZW G2.... I need wireless charging on my G4!!!!!!!!!
I also have a VS980 and want the G4 but would be really annoyed not being able to use the 4 wireless chargers I own!
Wireless charging backs and stickers will be available soon. Just be patient. The phone just came out in the US.
Did they ever come out with a back for the G3?
Yes. Just did a simple list on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...ords=wireless+charging+back+for+lg+g3&x=0&y=0
So Mophie just announced magnetic wireless charging stations for their battery packs, like these:
http://www.mophie.com/shop/docks/charge-force-desk-mount
http://www.mophie.com/shop/wireless/charge-force-vent-mount
http://www.mophie.com/shop/docks/charge-force-charging-base
Seems cool and all, but my question is - will it charge my S7 without the Mophie case? From what I can tell it uses Qi, so in theory should work.
But i haven't found anything specific on it. Would love to hear peoples thoughts.
Been waiting for a good quality magnetic car vent wireless charger (that I don't have to make myself).
Great questions would love to get the car mount one if it works without the case.
should work without the case no problem
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should work without the case no problem
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Do you know for sure the stand to the case is Qi?
I know the case to the phone is Qi. I just haven't confirmed stand to case. If that IS Qi then yes, no problem charging the phone.
Thanks
I shot them a support email to see if I can get a response I will let everyone know what I find out.