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[Q] Inductive Charging

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.

EDNYLaw said:
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.

Wadzii said:
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.

EDNYLaw said:
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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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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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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Charging Dock

Looks like AT&T is listing a charging dock for the Vivid now. Has anyone seen one in a retail outlet?
<< Can't post a URL yet, but if you google 'ATT HTC VIVID DOCK' you'll see the link >>
Sean

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Looks like AT&T is listing a charging dock for the Vivid now. Has anyone seen one in a retail outlet?
<< Can't post a URL yet, but if you google 'ATT HTC VIVID DOCK' you'll see the link >>
Sean
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It should be illegal to sell that for $50! I want one, but for $50??

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Looks like AT&T is listing a charging dock for the Vivid now. Has anyone seen one in a retail outlet?
<< Can't post a URL yet, but if you google 'ATT HTC VIVID DOCK' you'll see the link >>
Sean
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I saw that on their site, too. (LINK) At that price I'm going to pass and wait for the aftermarket ones to show up on eBay.
-Brett.

Has any one tried this dock, just wanted to see if it would work if I had a case around. The last time I got one for Desire HD it fit perfectly but then I could not use a hard/soft case.

Well call it a test.
So, although there are not any charging docks out there for the HTC Vivid, there are charging docks out there for similar phones. That being said, I'm going to purchase this...
generic looking charging dock​...for the HTC Thunderbolt and see how well it works. I figure I might have to give it some support in the back, but all in all it should be a good fit, not to mention the extra battery charging slot will be useless. I'm also going to pick up one of these...
window mount charging docks​...and modify it so the Vivid will fit. The Vivid is .2" wider than the thunderbolt, so I figure it'll just make for a more tight fit.

charging dock and Car Mount
I bought few months ago this car mount (Exomount) from Amazon, I use 2 of them one at home and one in the car, It can hold anything so I use it as dock station too, So far it never failed me I drive around 6 hrs a day and its always sticked to my windshield never had problem with it, plus its cheap $ 15 sorry cant post links just search at Amazon "Exomount Universal Car Mount".

Vivid and dock or on the way from AT&T. Will post pics ASAP and answer any questions. I work for AT&T so I will report back on which cases still fit in the dock, if any, that we sell.
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propofokgov said:
So, although there are not any charging docks out there for the HTC Vivid, there are charging docks out there for similar phones. That being said, I'm going to purchase this...
generic looking charging dock​...for the HTC Thunderbolt and see how well it works. I figure I might have to give it some support in the back, but all in all it should be a good fit, not to mention the extra battery charging slot will be useless. I'm also going to pick up one of these...
window mount charging docks​...and modify it so the Vivid will fit. The Vivid is .2" wider than the thunderbolt, so I figure it'll just make for a more tight fit.
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As an update to my original post, I received the window mount that I listed and after cutting off the far left side (the part the wraps around the top corner of the phone) it fit perfectly and it initiates the car mode when I put my phone in. The only downside is that it doesn't work with my TPU case in, but I think I have a plan to fix that

propofokgov said:
As an update to my original post, I received the window mount that I listed and after cutting off the far left side (the part the wraps around the top corner of the phone) it fit perfectly and it initiates the car mode when I put my phone in. The only downside is that it doesn't work with my TPU case in, but I think I have a plan to fix that
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awesome, if you can, some pucs would be nice

zombie.raised said:
Has anyone tried this dock, just wanted to see if it would work if I had a case around. The last time I got one for Desire HD it fit perfectly but then I could not use a hard/soft case.
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In a weak moment, I coughed up the $50 for this dock. At lease it comes with another wall-to-USB plug and a micro-USB cord. It works great, but I don't use a case. It is a snug fit. I doubt that it would work with any but the thinnest cases (without modification).

do you have a dock that automatically enters dock mode?
Does anybody have a dock, Car or Desk that automatically places the phone into dock mode? As I understand it other docks use a resistor between pins 4 and 5 to place the phone into dock mode. If you have a dock that automatically places your phone into dock mode, could you measure the resistance between pins 4 and 5. I've tried the 365K ohms suggested in another thread but it does not seem to have any effect.
Thanks.

I will try and post this tomorrow.

I have a resistance substitution box so I ran through a bunch of values. What I found is from about 12K to 9.8K Car Dock Mode is selected. From 1000K to 500K Desk Mode is selected. So I selected 10K for Car Mode and build a cable that seems to work. For Desk Mode I'd like to use 680K.
Then again. looking at these numbers I'm not too sure about the Desk Mode numbers I think they may be off by an order of magnitude, so I'm going to run those tests again. Ignore the Desk Mode number for now.

Bought the dock from AT&T (online) today after I got tired looking for one. Free 2 day shipping plus the cords included so that helped feel not so bad for it. I'll let yall know if it fits with the TPU case.

I just made this makeshift stand for mine for free with little materials.It may not be the prettiest but it does the job.Im going to glue rubber to the bottom and fill it with something heavy like sand or lead tomorrow.Works great here at home!Beef Jerky can,zip ties,and paper clips.Works for now!I decided to use the can so my volume button can be placed at the top while plugged in.Holds it in landscape or portrait mode.

^ lol
I was supposed to get a free Titan but the store screwed up, I had already bought a cheap titan dock from ebay for like 9 shipped. fits the vivid great!

HEHE!
Will any of these docks work with this otterbox commuter case?Let me know if anyone tries one.Thanks!

i have an otter box defender for my vivid. will it fir on the desk/car dock while in the otter box?

woodsytattooman said:
HEHE!
Will any of these docks work with this otterbox commuter case?Let me know if anyone tries one.Thanks!
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StoneyBK said:
i have an otter box defender for my vivid. will it fir on the desk/car dock while in the otter box?
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Nope. It won't even fit in with the TPU case.

travisxcore said:
Nope. It won't even fit in with the TPU case.
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Thanks Man!

Nexus 7 Qi Wireless Charging Mod

Hi everyone, thought I would share a mod I did to my tablet based off this guy on Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6QcSpZHGFs&list=UUOxsHE9Vmxb32X66EUSWkOw&index=1
Note he used a Blackberry 8900 Energizer Qi Cover. I used an Apple Iphone 3G one and removed the coil.
Step 1: CAREFULLY remove the tape and casing around the Qi coil. The plastic comes apart easily. You want to avoid damaging the board and wires when removing the tape securing it to the Iphone case.
Step 2: Remove the nexus 7 cover. It clips off quite easily once you get a grip. I found it easiest to remove the sim slot cover and pry from there, but any opening should do.
Step 3: Place the coil. Note where I placed mine I had to peel back the bronze covering to allow the coil to penetrate the back of the case. Run the wires to the NFC connector. Note the position of the wires in the photo. Be sure to insulate the wires with tape and ensure no crossed points (which shouldnt be an issue anyhow).
Step 4: Remove the Iphone connector and solder the wires to either end of the NFC noting the correct positive and negative positions.
Step 5: Test. Note that it will enter docking mode when initially connected. If the docking notice keeps popping up that means that you do not have it centered and the connection keeps re-establishing. I used the LG Qi pad from Verizon for testing. Just pop the cover back on once done, and voila!
I preferred this to the Palm Pre inductive mod since my Nexus 4 uses the Qi standard. Hope this helps some of you!
You can disable the docking screen/options via 'DayDream' mode being turned off in display settings.
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I did that mod too. Used the blackberry 8900 coil. Seems like it will take a while to fully charge the battery once its dead. I'm going to see if I can find a larger coil that can put out a higher voltage.. What is your total time to recharge your Nexus 7..? I finalized the mod today and am just charging my unit for the first time now. But it seems to be getting a low volatage as its still I'm single digits and its been on the charger for an hour or so already..

I'm getting 5 to 9 an hour with the lg charger. I'll post results when my energizer arrives and is tested.

What happens if you charge via the pogo pins (ex. a dock) and charge using a charging mat at the same time? I know this is unlikely, but I'm curious if this could cause damage to the tablet.

Does this work thru a case?
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It doesnt work through the thick leather Truss case I have it in, but works through tpu covers.

Sean09 said:
It doesnt work through the thick leather Truss case I have it in, but works through tpu covers.
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I've got the poetic flip case. It's a thinner plastic with leather. Think I'm sol? What if I increase the coil size? Will that increase the strength?
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So cool wish I had the guts to do this.

mrazndead said:
So cool wish I had the guts to do this.
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It's very simple. This is a great mod for a beginner tinker-er
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Yep, very easy to do mod. The energizer seems to charge faster. I am going to have to test more thoroughly, but I am getting ~15% per hour with it thus far.

After more thorough testing my LG charging pad seems to average 9-13% an hour, whereas the energizer seems to only do 7-9 an hour. Decent for overnight charging, but certainly not very fast.

Two questions:
1) What's the total cost to do this. That is both a charging mat and a donor back door.
2) How much current (that's mah not voltage) do these doors provide? I'd assume they all supply 5V since that's the USB standard and most things charge that way nowadays. Do they have ratings on them or is it just the situation that they make a replacement door/back for the xxx device and you have to live with that if you have a xxx?
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The cost is that of a qi coil as described in post 1 and any qi mat.
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Nice screen protector:silly:

This is great and looks simple too. This all fits under the stock back cover?
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T-Keith said:
This is great and looks simple too. This all fits under the stock back cover?
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Yes fits without issue
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I think the reason people go with the palm setup is that you can find them for dirt cheap. What is the best/cheapest source for qi stuff?
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I have been able to find the energizer base stations in clearance areas like Wal-Mart, Kmart, Target and sometimes goodwill. Any of the energizer stations are qi compatible. My wife was able to score a double station from goodwill with the BlackBerry coils for 20 bucks ya just gotta look around
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Yes fits without issue

Looking for a desk cradle/stand (No Dock)

Hey everyone. I'm after a cradle stand for my desk at work that doesn't have a dock. Can't seem to find any. Can only find ones with a charging dock.
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The google told me you named it wrong. Simply look up cell phone stand... profit.

one guy also posted awhile back about a home made stand. Using an old hotel key, he bent in a way that you can cradle your phone in.
edit: thread title was "need a dock? I got one for free"

I would google portable book stand. You can find something for around $10 or less.
Another option you may want to look at is the Rockfish PadPivo. You can find the first version for five to ten dollars on sale. The new version is around forty dollars. It's a bit more robust in that you can use it on a desk, or other places by using it on your leg. I've done bot. I picked up the first version for five dollars on sale at Bestbuy
I have a simple folding portable stand for my ten inch tablet that I keep in my tablet cas. I've used one or twice with the GN2, but it was a bit of overkill

T4rken said:
one guy also posted awhile back about a home made stand. Using an old hotel key, he bent in a way that you can cradle your phone in.
edit: thread title was "need a dock? I got one for free"
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Could you be referring to the starbuck's cardboard?

xartic12 said:
Could you be referring to the starbuck's cardboard?
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No, it's this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2062688

layziebone said:
Hey everyone. I'm after a cradle stand for my desk at work that doesn't have a dock. Can't seem to find any. Can only find ones with a charging dock.
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I use a business card holder. You can find one at Staples or Office Depot for about $2 - $5. There are a ton of options and they look much better than a bent credit card.

Samsung Battery case/stand
layziebone said:
Hey everyone. I'm after a cradle stand for my desk at work that doesn't have a dock. Can't seem to find any. Can only find ones with a charging dock.
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I got this one http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EB-H1J9VMAGSTA and I really like it. Came with an extra battery and charger to boot.

[email protected] said:
I got this one http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EB-H1J9VMAGSTA and I really like it. Came with an extra battery and charger to boot.
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I'll vouch for this
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Charger dock available now on play store

Extra charger available on play store for 14.95 $
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pakure said:
Extra charger available on play store for 14.95 $
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Says coming soon here.

I got one, it arrived today. Just in case mine breaks. And it's JUST the dock. As in no plug or charging cable comes with it. Not a "major" thing, but usually charging docks come with a plug and cable.
Just a heads up for anyone planning to get one.
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Darnell_Chat_TN said:
I got one, it arrived today. Just in case mine breaks. And it's JUST the dock. As in no plug or charging cable comes with it. Not a "major" thing, but usually charging docks come with a plug and cable.
Just a heads up for anyone planning to get one.
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Apparently it's not available for sale anymore.. mine just broke... using tape to hold charger in place... not very elegant..

rhesus98 said:
Apparently it's not available for sale anymore.. mine just broke... using tape to hold charger in place... not very elegant..
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I am using a rubber band to hold the charger and watch together.

I've been using a ponytail band

I use a clothes pin to hold mine into the charging dock. I had a chat session with Samsung support and they basically said that if the dock was "damaged" that it was not covered under warranty. Their version of damaged meant that the tab was missing. What a bunch of crap. Spineless to not stand behind their product.

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Extra charger available on play store for 14.95 $
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cool, thanks

Same
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Apparently it's not available for sale anymore.. mine just broke... using tape to hold charger in place... not very elegant..
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Mine's been broken for a couple of months now ;-;

The charging dock availability must've been very short-lived. Play Store doesn't sell it anymore ("The Samsung Gear Live Charging Dock is no longer available for purchase."), and hasn't for as long as I'd been looking for it.
I hold it together now with a 1-inch binder clip that's been sprung-out to reduce its tension. It works quite well, since I have a different strap (the strap's two "rivets" fell out shortly after I started wearing it, rendering it un-repairable).
Just before that happened, though, I noticed that the dock contacts were eroding, pitting, falling apart... and sure enough, now it's gotten to the point where they're all broken down to some degree, one is totally gone, and it only charges when the dock rests in a certain position.
So that's three failures:
- the band (cheap-ass rivets holding the metal buckle onto the plastic strap)
- the charging dock (when that dies, you have no more watch... sooo...)
- the charging dock contacts (when THOSE die, you're definitely screwed)
Seriously, WTF Samsung?

I purchased an additional one on ebay... I think for around $20.00 I keep a separate set of chargers for all my devices in my toiletry bag for travel, so I went ahead and bought a charger for the watch as well. I've used it several times when traveling and no issues so far.