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Is There A Charging Keyboard For Nexus 7 Like The One That Comes With Transformer Pad Infinity?
THE.W!ZARD said:
Is There A Charging Keyboard For Nexus 7 Like The One That Comes With Transformer Pad Infinity?
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What does it charge?
Or does the keyboard charge from the device?
Wilks3y said:
What does it charge?
Or does the keyboard charge from the device?
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The Keyboard Charge The Device
Just subscribing to this thread in case something pops up... I saw that infinity keyboard and something like that would be awesome for us
THE.W!ZARD said:
The Keyboard Charge The Device
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Ooooh, not heard of that before.
Keep us posted if you find one !!
The Asus Transformer series was designed to use a custom 40-pin connector to attach the keyboard dock, which house a battery pack.
The Nexus 7 was never designed with similar functionality, however that 40 pin connector on the Transformer is just a custom USB, so maybe a similar keyboard could designed to hook up to the mini-usb of the N7, although it wouldn't be as seamless as on the Transformer.
http://www.anandtech.com/Gallery/Album/1888#6
http://www.anandtech.com/Gallery/Album/1888#36
That's it really it available for 29.99
Nexus 7 2012 Docking Station https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009UQZPA0/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_GmbYtb1F5BVK26TM?ie=UTF8
Never mind they are gone now.... Wow that was fast they lasted 2 hours or so.... Now all you can find is the 80 dollar ones
I got mine direct from asus. I'm sure it was £27
I ordered just the pogo pins from ebay and they worked even better than the original dock does!
Hey guys.
Sorry to resurrect this thread but I'm looking for a nexus 7 2012 charging dock. The charging port is damaged again (I've already replaced it once) which is probably a mixture of kids not looking after things but also asus not using good parts.
When i looked for a dock on Amazon and ebay it seems that they aren't even selling second hand.
Any ideas where to buy? Someone in here mentioned just buying the pogo pins, what can be done with just these?
No one?
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No one?
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I believe this thread is dead. The thing about buying pogo pins is just that you have to solder it yourself. I for one am not good in the DIY soldering section so I'll pass on that. And also because the dock has somehow became a limited edition item, the pricing has increased to a very unreasonable state to me.
Thanks mate
A few are available from CEX (UK second hand store) is you search on their site webuy com
marc.knuckle said:
Hey guys.
Sorry to resurrect this thread but I'm looking for a nexus 7 2012 charging dock. The charging port is damaged again (I've already replaced it once) which is probably a mixture of kids not looking after things but also asus not using good parts.
When i looked for a dock on Amazon and ebay it seems that they aren't even selling second hand.
Any ideas where to buy? Someone in here mentioned just buying the pogo pins, what can be done with just these?
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What are pogo pins?
im having the same problem with my Nexus 7 port it just naffed up with normal use and most of the docks use the usb to charge it so thats out of the window.
There is a charger on ebay that charges the tablet by just putting the tablet ontop of the charger but id rather see it working or atleast get some feedback from someone thats got one before buying one.
BTW:mines the wifi 2013 one,i think they call it the second edition cant find the box at the moment to check.
The dock for the new would be different to the old. The pogo pins are what touches the brass contact points on the device.
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The dock for the new would be different to the old. The pogo pins are what touches the brass contact points on the device.
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Cheers for the reply.
Has anyone heard if the Nexus 6 will magnetically attach to the Qi chargers like the Nexus 5? I'm a little worried it won't because of the curve on the back. I'd really like to use it as a car mount.
I've been wondering the same thing and have not heard anything yet. I use the AirDock in my car with my Nexus 5 and I love it.
Poke_N_PDA said:
Has anyone heard if the Nexus 6 will magnetically attach to the Qi chargers like the Nexus 5? I'm a little worried it won't because of the curve on the back. I'd really like to use it as a car mount.
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The Nexus 5 didn't do that for *all* Qi chargers, only specific ones. Most don't have the magnetic pins to hold phones.
That being said, nobody has any idea at this point whether the Nexus 6 will...but my guess is no.
Edit, sorry, posted in wrong thread.
I asked both Google and Motorola Customer Service if the Nexus 6 supported the magnets for aligning the charger. Neither customer service was able to answer the question unfortunately, but your mileage may vary.
Google now lists support for the Nexus 6 in the Nexus Charger documentation.
Device Placement
"Nexus 6: 2.5 inches (64mm) from the bottom of the device"
https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/6073618?hl=en
This might imply it has the metal pins, but does not explicitly state that it does. But that placement doesn't seem very balanced without some form of magnetic help.
amaddux said:
Google now lists support for the Nexus 6 in the Nexus Charger documentation.
Device Placement
"Nexus 6: 2.5 inches (64mm) from the bottom of the device"
https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/6073618?hl=en
This might imply it has the metal pins, but does not explicitly state that it does. But that placement doesn't seem very balanced without some form of magnetic help.
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Good catch. Yeah I would agree that it would have to have some kind of magnetic help. I just can't believe none of the early reviews or hands on videos have mentioned this. To me this is a pretty important feature
nelagster said:
Good catch. Yeah I would agree that it would have to have some kind of magnetic help. I just can't believe none of the early reviews or hands on videos have mentioned this. To me this is a pretty important feature
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Sadly, wireless charging is just a footnote to most reviewers, especially in the US where most phones don't come with it without paying for an extra add-on item (either a case or a sticker for the inside of the phone). Most reviewers are either rushing to get the review out and didn't get said accessory, or don't own a charger so don't bother. Sad, really, because wireless charging is a feature that a lot of people would love if they knew it was there. In your car, especially, the ability to just stick your phone in the holder to both charge and secure it and use a bluetooth adapter for hands free/music playback is a REALLY nice feature. Less fiddling with wires feels like the future.
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Sadly, wireless charging is just a footnote to most reviewers, especially in the US where most phones don't come with it without paying for an extra add-on item (either a case or a sticker for the inside of the phone). Most reviewers are either rushing to get the review out and didn't get said accessory, or don't own a charger so don't bother. Sad, really, because wireless charging is a feature that a lot of people would love if they knew it was there. In your car, especially, the ability to just stick your phone in the holder to both charge and secure it and use a bluetooth adapter for hands free/music playback is a REALLY nice feature. Less fiddling with wires feels like the future.
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Yep! I'm getting ready to buy the Air Dock soon (after they announce the new one sometime this month) and then I will get the bluetooth adapter to do exactly what you are talking about
Should get the Airdock, it is great, but version 2 is coming soon with improved charging coil, among several other features. Either way, the Airdock is great, I have three!
arvonn said:
Should get the Airdock, it is great, but version 2 is coming soon with improved charging coil, among several other features. Either way, the Airdock is great, I have three!
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Ohhh! You sound like you know more than me! Can you tell me when to expect the new air dock? I know it's supposed to be announced this month but will it be ready to ship this month too? Also what do you mean improved coil? Is it a higher current? Spill ALL the beans! Haha
MKBHD said he couldn't get it to charge using Qi on the Nexus charger. Have there been any reviews that have confirmed the Qi actually works on the N6 via a real world test and not just going by what the specs say?
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MKBHD said he couldn't get it to charge using Qi on the Nexus charger. Have there been any reviews that have confirmed the Qi actually works on the N6 via a real world test and not just going by what the specs say?
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I just finished this video. It better be working in mine. I use wireless charging all the freaking time. I would much rather have this than fast charge if I had to choose. But no, I haven't seen any reviews with it yet...
The Nexus Charger official help now list the Nexus 6 as compatible and shows the location of the qi receiver.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXA6mpIsZTY&list=UUDt0iwnK2sPXaOyZhVmXIQw#t=258
Got this from Reddit. This video shows the N6 on a Qi pad charging. From this and with Google's and Moto's pages showing Qi is supported I'm going to say that he must have had a bad unit.
I really expect to be able to use this with my airdock, ill be super dissapointed if the N6 doesnt have the metal plates for the magnets to grab....
Magnets on Nexus 6
They are either not there or are not activated by the Google qi charger from the play store like the Nexus 5 was.
One thing I will say, I have to set my n6 a bit more to the right than center to get it to connect and, more importantly, I set it on my qi pad at 11:30 the other night at 58%, woke up the next morning at 8am, 64%....... Very unsettling. Battery has been too dead every morning since to risk testing it again but my N7 charges just fine.
Can anyone confirm if infact QI charging works ?
In many reviews no one has spoken about QI charging, MKBHD's video says it does not work with the official QI charger from google.
Has anyone got it to work, or even confirm it has it apart from what the motorola site says.
No QI charging is a deal breaker for me
hutzdani said:
Can anyone confirm if infact QI charging works ?
In many reviews no one has spoken about QI charging, MKBHD's video says it does not work with the official QI charger from google.
Has anyone got it to work, or even confirm it has it apart from what the motorola site says.
No QI charging is a deal breaker for me
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According to marques brownlee on YouTube, the wireless charging did NOT work with his nexus 5 charging pad. So don't know if the N6 needs a new charging pad or wireless charging was not included. But I recall moto website listing wireless charging as one of the features.
It's in the spec on the Play Store, so I'm surprised he said it doesn't work. Has there been some kind of update the the Qi standard?
Yes, I've seen it work just fine on another vid.
I think, clearly that small nexus 5 charging pad just isn't big enough for the coil inside the Nexus 6.
it's working in this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXA6mpIsZTY&list=UUDt0iwnK2sPXaOyZhVmXIQw#t=258
It supports qi charging (look at the specs on the motorolla website).
This shows the charging coil on the back of the Nexus 6.
https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/6102554
Anyone got it to work with the official Nexus charger ?
It works I just used it on my LG WCD-100 charger.
Here you go in case you don't believe me
Hope it works on the nexus charger. Google support page notes the nexus 6 - https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/6073618?hl=en
Guys id you read the original post i dud say apart frim where its written in the spec sheets.
MKBHD said he could not get it to work with the offical qi charger from google, i don't care what the specs say, he could not get it to work.
Can anyone confirm with a device and google QI charger that it works.
tried it last night and it does work with the Nexus 2013 Wireless Charger. It took me a while to find the spot on the back of the Phone.
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tried it last night and it does work with the Nexus 2013 Wireless Charger. It took me a while to find the spot on the back of the Phone.
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Where is the spot ? Bottom of the phone ? Also do the magnets help align ?
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Where is the spot ? Bottom of the phone ? Also do the magnets help align ?
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The NFC and wireless charging receiver is a little lower than the middle of the device.... taking up the space around the "EXUS" on the back. Wireless charging DOES work, but there doesn't seem to be any magnets/magnetic discs around the receiver in the phone to help align the device on the charger.
https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/6102554?hl=en&ref_topic=3415470
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Yes, I've seen it work just fine on another vid.
I think, clearly that small nexus 5 charging pad just isn't big enough for the coil inside the Nexus 6.
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alphanu22 said:
tried it last night and it does work with the Nexus 2013 Wireless Charger. It took me a while to find the spot on the back of the Phone.
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Kinda of good news but when you placed the Nexus 6 onto the official Nexus wireless charging pad (attached) did it grip or slide off? Some pics would be great
Thanks a million,
Mark
My Nexus 6 is charging fine on the Nexus 4 Qi Orb.
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Where is the spot ? Bottom of the phone ? Also do the magnets help align ?
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Kinda of good news but when you placed the Nexus 6 onto the official Nexus wireless charging pad (attached) did it grip or slide off? Some pics would be great
Thanks a million,
Mark
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magnets don't do anything unfortunately-
Part of the discrepancy lies with the placement of the coils in the Nexus 6. Since they're so low on the device, you can't center it on most wireless charging pads. For example, if you center it on the Samsung charging pad (which, since it's almost the same size, is probably what you'd do) it won't work, but slide the phone up about an inch and it works fine. This is probably what caused a lot of people to think that the Nexus 6 didn't work with most qi chargers. They simply didn't move it around until they found the sweet spot.
As for the Nexus Charger... well, it works, but since the magnets are FAR too weak to hold the Nexus 6 (unlike the Nexus 5, with its strong grip), it's really hard to get it just right so that it stays on the charger in the correct position. In short, while it works, the Nexus Charger is probably not your best bet. (Hopefully, they'll come out with a new model specifically designed for the N6.) Honestly, the one I've found to be easiest to find the sweet spot on, is the Nokia DT-910. Since it's a stand-up charger, the Nexus 6 fits perfectly, and automatically lines up just right. With all others, just remember that the sweet spot (which should be centered on the charger) is just BELOW the bottom of the volume rocker.
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My Nexus 6 is charging fine on the Nexus 4 Qi Orb.
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Can confirm this as well. The orb lives!!! My favorite Qi charger by far.
So I know that people all say the 6 supports Qi wireless charging but in a youtube video review by Marques Brownlee, he said that the 6 won't charge when placed on a nexus wireless charging pad. I am wondering if anyone who's already got his 6 and a nexus wireless charging pad can try it out?
Yes I'd love to hear how it works, and about the magnet location.
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So I know that people all say the 6 supports Qi wireless charging but in a youtube video review by Marques Brownlee, he said that the 6 won't charge when placed on a nexus wireless charging pad. I am wondering if anyone who's already got his 6 and a nexus wireless charging pad can try it out?
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Here a screen shot of someone in another forum stating the n6 is indeed working with wireless charging right out of the box. Hope this helps!
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Yes I'd love to hear how it works, and about the magnet location.
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I have a Powerbot, it works. Seems to be right in the center is where the spot is.
Edit: Actually it seems to be a little bit more towards the bottom. Here is a picture.
It works just fine lb by tylt vu and other generic chargers. It feels like it charges super slow though (I know it's s huge battery, but still feels extra slow). The quick charging is quite impressive though.
Woohoo! I have a DT-910 (the real model number that was incorrectly written as BT-910 in the screen shot). I was really worried that it wouldn't work with the N6 being so much taller. Unlike most wireless chargers, this stand-up dock won't exactly let you slide the phone down until you find the sweet spot. Thank you Moto/Google for thinking about this and placing the coils a bit below center!
There's another OP (4 actually) about this already please search before posting and yes qi works.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/help/qi-charging-t2941516
The charging coil is lower than one would expect: https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/6102554?hl=en&ref_topic=3415470
I have the Nexus 5 wireless charging dock. Only downside i can see is that either there are no magnets/magnetic discs at all, or the curved back greatly diminishes the ability of the magnets in the dock to grab the phone... because there's very little resistance to it. My guess is it's only the magnets being attracted to something else in the phone. Nowhere near as glued to the charger as the Nexus 5 is. Probably the only thing that'll make me want to ditch the Nexus 5's wireless charging puck for something else.
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It works just fine lb by tylt vu and other generic chargers. It feels like it charges super slow though (I know it's s huge battery, but still feels extra slow). The quick charging is quite impressive though.
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But what about the actual official Nexus Wirelss charger? Does that work? That is the charger I have and like everyone else I'm really eager to know!
Cheers,
Mark
mark.m.moran said:
But what about the actual official Nexus Wirelss charger? Does that work? That is the charger I have and like everyone else I'm really eager to know!
Cheers,
Mark
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Yeah, my friend got the Nexus 6 (one of the few to place an order) and he says his nexus 7 2013 qi wireless charger still works perfectly. He just has to place it DIRECTLY in the middle.
Hope this helps
Kyle
Fantastic mate! I have the same one (I think), I bought it directly from Google Play to charge my Nexus 5!
On a slightly different note I'm in Europe and my brother is in San Francisco. He is coming to Ireland next week and I want him to bring me a Nexus 6! I know I may run into issues with LTE but is there anything else I should be aware of? He will most likely buy it from T-Mobile in the USA, I think they are normally good in terms of phones not being locked etc.?
All the best,
M