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I'm surprised to see not much talk of this, as for me it's the biggest hang up with this awesome device (second is no sd slot). I find it extremely handy to have a removable battery because 1) I don't have to worry about being super careful about how I treat the battery as replacements are usually fairly cheap and 2) it opens up the possibility of larger 3rd party batteries. What's everyone's thoughts on this?
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Oh there has been PLENTY of talk about this.
That's the trend, removal batteries are going bye bye. Whether it's removal or not, the important question is whether or not it is possible at all to get at the battery slot. Have to watch a few tear down videos.
The iPhone 4/4s didn't have a removable battery either per say... yet you could easily do it yourself.
doesnt bother me.. i think the phone pricing already gave us justice
this is a make or break issue for me aswell. Will the wireless charging orb hold a charge so I can put it in my bag when im travelling and connect it with n4 without the need for any sockets?
if not are there any third party softwares that can allow something small which can recharge battery without any connections?
thanks
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this is a make or break issue for me aswell. Will the wireless charging orb hold a charge so I can put it in my bag when im travelling and connect it with n4 without the need for any sockets?
if not are there any third party softwares that can allow something small which can recharge battery without any connections?
thanks
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No, the inductive charger must be plugged into the wall. The only benefit of an inductive charger is not having to make any physical connection to the phone every time you charge.
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doesnt bother me.. i think the phone pricing already gave us justice
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This.
I was blown away when they first sold the Galaxy Nexus for $349... now to have a much better phone for $299 and $349 options is absolutely insane!
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No, the inductive charger must be plugged into the wall. The only benefit of an inductive charger is not having to make any physical connection to the phone every time you charge.
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I loved the convenience of inductive charging when I was trying out WebOS! Can't wait to have that thing on a Nexus :victory:
Guess I'll be skipping this Nexus.
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This.
I was blown away when they first sold the Galaxy Nexus for $349... now to have a much better phone for $299 and $349 options is absolutely insane!
I loved the convenience of inductive charging when I was trying out WebOS! Can't wait to have that thing on a Nexus :victory:
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Saves on USB wear and tear... I'm down! I think that the USB port is probably the weakest link in all cellphones.
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No, the inductive charger must be plugged into the wall. The only benefit of an inductive charger is not having to make any physical connection to the phone every time you charge.
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just plug the inductive charger into this and carry it around with ya ;P
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16842111144
Apple boasts about new Lightning connector. Google took it to the next step - no.cable.
Hands down.
lighting port was just such a terrible idea. -_-
We will have to see what real life battery life is like.
2100mha battery does not last a full day now. I tend to swap if I'm using my phone during work and need to use it at night.
Nothing mentioned in all the fancy features about awesome battery life....
Although not being able to remove the battery is annoying, I say introducing inductive charging to the Nexus line makes up for some of it.
too bad you still have to plug it in to transfer info to a computer. For that, I like the lightning port. Micro usb is annoying and so so fragile.
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too bad you still have to plug it in to transfer info to a computer. For that, I like the lightning port. Micro usb is annoying and so so fragile.
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I know what you mean, but for some files depending on the size of them I have started to use bluetooth file transferring.
This is a huge concern for me as well. Spare batteries are cheap and you never have to worry about your phone dying.
However, the price is too good to pass up considering how it looks and the amazing specs it has.
Not to mention, on jellybean, my phones battery life has been phenomenal.
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Best solution for batteries that die out during the day's usage? Buy a second Nexus 4! You know, since they're so cheap and all.
No battery removable battery and no sd card tells me hmmm maybe but its still designed by LG. Thats what i really hate. But at that price. I may buy it and use it as an ipod touch lol
This issue should be taken a lot more seriously when Google/LG are touting wireless charging as a feature. This device gets pretty hot when charging wirelessly. Please comment if you're also having this issue. I feel like it is grossly underreported compared to the cracked glass, sound in speaker, etc. (Probably because not a lot of people have inductive chargers yet).
P.S. I'm using the Energizer single spot charger.
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My phones have always gotten warm while charging without inductive. This one I would imagine might be a little more pronounced since glass does conduct heat much better than plastic. Just the nature of inductive charging I would imagine would create more heat on top of that.
Welcome to the world of physics.
I use the LG WCP-700 Qi charger and my phone does get warm but not hot by any means. Definitely not warm enough to worry.
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I am using the energizer charger and while my phone gets warm, it is noting I am concerned about.
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Where there is energy, there is heat.
Does the inductive charger generate heat?
If so then it's just an additive effect, especially that most chargers being used unlike the still MIA charging orb (GOOGLE!!! GRrrr) cover up the entire back of the N4 and prevent any ventilation.
Energy cannot be created or destroyed. Ijs
Furthermore and piggybacking off an earlier post regarding glass conductivity, I've refrained from purchasing the inductive chargers that are currently on the market. I haven't thoroughly done any research about the glass of the N4, but the inductive charging kits typically are used concurrently with a device appropriate sleeve. In that sleeve is the inductor and terminations to the devices power port. That sleeve can be wrapped in glass or plastic and most likely it takes the brunt of the energy (power charging) sparring the device. All that being said, I personally don't know the standards if any for power output, but it has to be enough to send energy through the sleeve to the device at a rate comparable to traditional charging methods. So if people are reporting the glass on their N4 cracking because of inductive charging, it's plausible reason is the charger is overrated/phone material is underrated. BTW, that may be a reason why Google hasn't marketed the infamous charging orb we all have seen.
That's just my theory/opinion. Unfortunately I don't care enough to do that research on those gadgets, but interested in what others find.
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SBGS-FTW said:
Energy cannot be created or destroyed. Ijs
Furthermore and piggybacking off an earlier post regarding glass conductivity, I've refrained from purchasing the inductive chargers that are currently on the market. I haven't thoroughly done any research about the glass of the N4, but the inductive charging kits typically are used concurrently with a device appropriate sleeve. In that sleeve is the inductor and terminations to the devices power port. That sleeve can be wrapped in glass or plastic and most likely it takes the brunt of the energy (power charging) sparring the device. All that being said, I personally don't know the standards if any for power output, but it has to be enough to send energy through the sleeve to the device at a rate comparable to traditional charging methods. So if people are reporting the glass on their N4 cracking because of inductive charging, it's plausible reason is the charger is overrated/phone material is underrated. BTW, that may be a reason why Google hasn't marketed the infamous charging orb we all have seen.
That's just my theory/opinion. Unfortunately I don't care enough to do that research on those gadgets, but interested in what others find.
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Nexus 4 is qi compliant...as the lg charger and the energizer one ... That mean that they are fully compatible together and they all respect qi regulation standard...
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I wonder if placing four small rubber bumpers on the wireless chargers face plate, and then place the phone on the bumpers may act as an air gap between the charger and the phone, perhaps help in cooling?
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I wonder if placing four small rubber bumpers on the wireless chargers face plate, and then place the phone on the bumpers may act as an air gap between the charger and the phone, perhaps help in cooling?
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I mentioned this in another post somewhere, but I have the LG WCP-700 and have one of those square grippy dashboard mats on top of it. Mainly to keep the phone from sliding, but I did notice that it does charge cooler than when I didn't have it on there.
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I originally bought a Zens inductive charger, it was nice but had this feature where it turned off when it was done charging and then turned right back on again. Basically when the phone was charged it would go through this cycle a couple of times a minute which was pretty annoying with the notifications windows that would open on the phone.
So, I bought the LG unit to compare. And the LG unit doesn't have that issue, and it does get warm (though not hot).
But...
I can't tell if the unit just stays on or not. The green light is flashing which I *assume* means it is charging. Even when the phone is charged.
Is that your experience too?
Has anyone tried using the inductive charger with the bumper case on? Does it work and does the small gap help at all?
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d_phekt said:
I use the LG WCP-700 Qi charger and my phone does get warm but not hot by any means. Definitely not warm enough to worry.
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Same here... My phone never gets hot unless I'm gaming hardcore or running benchmarks(which I don't do often) so I have the LG charger too so maybe it's the brand of charger or a problem with the charger itself?
Using the Maxell air voltage wireless mat and the intended phone getd no hotter than when plugged into the mains
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Overheated!!!!
Duuuuuuuuuuuuude,
I saw your post and HAD to reply. I have been experiencing the SAME issues!! Phone gets QUITE warm and even HOT while charging wirelessly!!
THIS MORNING I awoke to find my screen a mess of grey and yellow shît!! I got pretty worried so I powered it off... Upon powering it on again, the screen was light grey and washed out, and flickering slightly... As it booted and returned to the home screen, everything in terms of color went back to normal...
I called Google Play this morning (At around 07:30) and the guy was NO help at all. I'm going to call again later to see if I can get someone with a brain (trust me, the guy was not helpful AT ALL, and went as far as to make fun of Indian accents LoL, moron. He thought I said that I was in India, but said it didn't sound like it. I replied "I'm not, but I could be". He then proceeded to say "No, I'm am not in India" with a mocking Indian accent, to which I replied "Well my girlfriend is LoL").
Anyway, using Wireless Charger LG WCP-700 (The "Verizon" wireless charging pad).
I'm contemplating a factory reset... although I HATE the idea of having to back everything up and restore...
I'll post back when/if I have more information...
A-Squared said:
Duuuuuuuuuuuuude,
I saw your post and HAD to reply. I have been experiencing the SAME issues!! Phone gets QUITE warm and even HOT while charging wirelessly!!
THIS MORNING I awoke to find my screen a mess of grey and yellow shît!! I got pretty worried so I powered it off... Upon powering it on again, the screen was light grey and washed out, and flickering slightly... As it booted and returned to the home screen, everything in terms of color went back to normal...
I called Google Play this morning (At around 07:30) and the guy was NO help at all. I'm going to call again later to see if I can get someone with a brain (trust me, the guy was not helpful AT ALL, and went as far as to make fun of Indian accents LoL, moron. He thought I said that I was in India, but said it didn't sound like it. I replied "I'm not, but I could be". He then proceeded to say "No, I'm am not in India" with a mocking Indian accent, to which I replied "Well my girlfriend is LoL").
Anyway, using Wireless Charger LG WCP-700 (The "Verizon" wireless charging pad).
I'm contemplating a factory reset... although I HATE the idea of having to back everything up and restore...
I'll post back when/if I have more information...
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Yeah, racism will totally help you get a new phone.
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LoL...
bfspider said:
Welcome to the world of physics.
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Really? Nooooooooooooooooooooo. Surely you MUST be joking?? Physics?? You mean that's how my electric toothbrush has been charging wirelessly since I was 10 too?? Dude... I am floored.
Helpful reply you posted there...
I'm not sure we care about "physics" here per se, I think we care more about finding out why our phones are charging 5-8*C hotter wirelessly than wired... I also think that we're more interested in resolving the problem of waking up to find a phone that has CRASHED due to overheating while wireless charging. And MAYBE (bear with me, I know this is a stretch), maybe we're more interested in getting replies from other people that have had similar experiences than we are in being welcomed to the world of physics... I think we might be more interested in getting posts that provide insight into the problem reported by the initial poster. I know, I know, I'm grasping at straws here... B-Fields, induction, inductive loops, conversion losses, and the MANY related topics are very interesting (really they are, I studied engineering and am fascinated by these things)... It would be nice if you could actually contribute something to the thread. Otherwise, why bother posting? Beats me... what do I know.
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Yeah, racism will totally help you get a new phone.
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Hey Ace, it was the Google phone rep that made the racist remark. My girlfriend is Indian, and I would never have made a disparaging remark like that to total stranger. You don't even make any sense dude. Maybe I should edit my post to make it clearer.
How about you learn how to read before slinging accusations . Why would I come on here to post racist remarks?? I came here looking for information and with a desire to contribute information so that we might better understand the problem... I'm currently on my second call with Google and will report anything noteworthy after the call...
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Second called to Google Play Device Support (shortened version):
Me: Phone charges at 32-34*C with USB, rises to 39-40*C when charging wirelessly AND charges more slowly. This morning I awoke to a crashed phone and had to power cycle it, plus the display was washed out grey until the home screen appeared.
Rep: Maybe the charger is the problem.
Me: I have TWO chargers, both give me the same problem. Also, the WCP-700 was submitted to the FCC on August 23rd for certification along with the Nexus 4. They were tested together...
Rep: Maybe the charger is not compatible.
Me: The charger is Qi compliant and it's made by LG , the phone is also Qi compliant, so it IS/SHOULD BE compatible.Additionally I have read posts from other users that report NO problems with wireless charging with the same Nexus 4 and WCP-700.
Rep: Well we support the phone not the charger, you should call LG
And that's what I got out of my second call to Google Play Support...
Next: Calling LG...
A-Squared said:
Phone charges at 32-34*C with USB, rises to 39-40*C when charging wirelessly AND charges more slowly
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I think longer charge times are a given with inductive charging as it is not 100% efficient transfer of current. Guessing that the current that is not transfered in that less than 100% process is given off in heat. In any event, 40°C isn't very hot, and I can't imagine that temp was responsible for what you woke up to.
Is it possible that something else is going on?
Temps...
Solutions Etcetera said:
I think longer charge times are a given with inductive charging as it is not 100% efficient transfer of current. Guessing that the current that is not transfered in that less than 100% process is given off in heat. In any event, 40°C isn't very hot, and I can't imagine that temp was responsible for what you woke up to.
Is it possible that something else is going on?
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Hi there! Thanks for your reply.
I think what you're saying is very plausible, and I would agree in general (that induction incurs losses). BUT, there is evidence from people posting that wireless charging works as fast as USB charging does for them. My Aunt & Uncle have Galaxy S III's that they use with this WCP-700 Wireless Charging Pad, and their phones charge just as fast wirelessly . It IS possible of course that the Nexus 4 might charge more slowly... This is definitely what I have observed, but I don't think it's "normal" due to the substantially higher temps :-/.
Honestly I have to disagree with you on the temperature thing... I think 40*C (104*F) is pretty high. It's not insanely high, but it's high enough that I wouldn't want the phone to be exposed to those temperatures every time it's charged, weeks, months and eventually a year or two... Heat is the "enemy" of batteries and electronics in general. It's high enough to be uncomfortable to hold (e.g. back glass pressed against my face at 40*C). I've had several phones (SonyEricsson P910 & T30, HTC Sensation, HTC Amaze, iPhone 4S and 5 for work) and I don't recall any of these phones ever getting this hot while charging normally (USB of course).
40*C is ~20% higher than my average USB charging temps, and I don't feel that a 20% increase can be accounted for by induction losses.
I'm going to stream Netflix to get my battery down to 40-50% and then throw it on the wireless plate and see how high the temps go... If some of the users that are having success with wireless charging, maybe they could post their battery temps for comparison?
NOW that I'm looking back at my battery temperature history, I see that the temperature went from 32.2*C to 46.3*C on the 26th of November from about 13:00 to 14:00 which was a Monday and I probably had it on the Wireless Charging plate... 46*C is insane for a phone, so I definitely think something is screwy...
I'll report back with the results of dropping it to 40-50% and back to 100% (or as close as possible) with the wireless charger...
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Solutions Etcetera said:
I think longer charge times are a given with inductive charging as it is not 100% efficient transfer of current. Guessing that the current that is not transfered in that less than 100% process is given off in heat. In any event, 40°C isn't very hot, and I can't imagine that temp was responsible for what you woke up to.
Is it possible that something else is going on?
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"and I can't imagine that temp was responsible for what you woke up to."
Honestly, I think it's related. I haven't seen that behavior at any other point in time... I've had navigation going, music streaming at the same time, bunches of apps open in the background, phone calls, Netflix, taking photos... and the phone has been perfectly stable, not a single crash. The only time I ever found the phone unresponsive and quite frankly looking like shît was this morning after a wireless charge ...
Hey guys so lately there's been a lot of discussion about the pogo charger.
I've checked all the threads and more than the value of the charger, the forums are filled with shipping complaints.
I can't seem to sort out the opinions and real comments on the pogo.
As such, for those really on the fence about getting a charger (like me) I made this poll, since there was one on screen protectors to help people choose.
Any comments made, please make constructive opinions on if you have a pogo charger, if it's worth it, etc. (not on your shipping problems please)
Thanks!
I only bought it because I thought it would be able to charge my tablet while under heavy usage (1.7GHz performance gov + full brightness), and sadly it doesn't even seem capable of doing this.
espionage724 said:
I only bought it because I thought it would be able to charge my tablet while under heavy usage (1.7GHz performance gov + full brightness), and sadly it doesn't even seem capable of doing this.
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I seem to remember somebody stating that under heavy usage they've saw a current drain over 3A. If your situation is the same, nothing is going to keep up with that which is over the max of the charging circuit. It's simple to test for that.
The POGO cord charges faster but stops during OTG usage, no ROM/kernel Dev's have tried to solve this issue so far. There may be another issue with cigarette lighter type power supply also.
Shipping just took time from Korea, now they have a US shipping source through Amazon.
I really like it, saves wear and tear on the USB. I charge at night, and never have enough time to use it that I run the battery in a day. The OTG complication is annoying, but liveable, and hopefully likely to be solved.
I like the reduced wear on the micro usb connection and additional safety of quicker disconnect if cord is yanked from tripping. I charge the tablet at night, so not too concerned whether charging is quicker. I would love to see some ideas on how to improvise a charging dock using this cable!
I think whether it's worth it totally depends on the reason you want it. If you want to use OTG while charging or to do data transfer, it's obviously a bust.
These are the reasons I'm very happy with it, in order of priority:
1) Saves stress on the USB jack, especially if dropped or banged against something.
2) Easy to click onto the N10 when I'm done reading an ebook in bed at night and I'm sleepy.
3) Charges a bit faster than USB.
If you're looking for a miraculously shorter charge time then it's not worth getting.
Definitely worthwhile ... it is one of the nicest accessories I've purchased in a while. I purchased it only for the convenience of not having to mess with the mUSB charging. It delivered. My charging graphs indicate that it charges at a faster rate than the mUSB ... just a small extra bonus.
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I like the reduced wear on the micro usb connection and additional safety of quicker disconnect if cord is yanked from tripping. I charge the tablet at night, so not too concerned whether charging is quicker.
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^^ this.
I bought it because I've had occasions where others in the house have messed up micro-usb connections on phones due to using them while still plugged in - with this, there's no way of easily damaging it
And so far, so good! Would really recommend it.
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I only bought it because I thought it would be able to charge my tablet while under heavy usage (1.7GHz performance gov + full brightness), and sadly it doesn't even seem capable of doing this.
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Wow, max brightness ? I find the lowest setting really bright.
I did general usage on lowest brightness and it charged pretty good, IMO.
It was worth every penny and when they come back in stock at Amazon I will order another.
I use my tablet heavily throughout the day and found myself unable to charge it completely while I slept. Now using the stock wall wart and pogo it charges in a fraction of the time. Like I said, worth every penny.
Charges faster, but was it worth it for me? Still undecided. The main reason for me getting it was to plug a HD into an OTG cable and still get power to the device via the POGO. Unfortunately that will not work. The POGO will not charge when running OTG. Shame.
Back in stock on Amazon... Just ordered one tonight. I'm interested for two reasons. Slightly faster charging (not a big deal for me, as I generally plug it in at night, and use it much of the day), and I also like the idea of the pogo connector instead of using the USB socket every day. Should have it in 3 to 5 business days.
... beamed from my Nexus 10 to your planet
Just ordered one off eBay, should have it by the 20th at the latest. I spend a lot of time driving so carry the Nexus 10 around with me in the car and I've bent the USB plug on the cable so though I'm better off getting the pogo charger incase I damage the USB port on the tablet
Answer- Yes it is but...
Just got the pogo cable on Friday and did some testing over the weekend and have some results and observations.
I ran my N10 down to 10% Saturday and plugged in via the pogo cable at about 11:30pm. . When I checked Battery Monitor Widget the following morning it showed fully charged at 4am. Total time 4.5 hours. Max charging rate was at 1916mA and tapered to 415mA.
Sunday I did the same, (11% and 11:30pm) and used the USB cable. A check of BMW showed the N10 fully charged by 5am. Total time 5.5 hours. Max rate was 1559mA and a taper to 420mA.
So, an hour faster. Not huge, but significant. Overall I think the important thing with the pogo cable is that it will charge as you use it. When I plugged in with it before I turned the screen off I was showing a net charge, while with USB it continued to discharge, albeit slower.
Both of these (admittedly unscientific) tests were done with the OEM charger and USB cable.
The pogo charger is a great way to save the USB port of the Nexus 10 if you have young kids. Since the pogo charger is magnetic, there no way to damage the tablet when a toddler yanks it off a desk while its charging. I am very happy with my pogo cable. Bought it off amazon and got it in 2 days.
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We heard rumors that it'd have wireless charging and now the Motorola Site doesn't list it on the Droid Turbo Spec Site.
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Juliann826 said:
We heard rumors that it'd have wireless charging and now the Motorola Site doesn't list it on the Droid Turbo Spec Site.
:crying:
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It would be nice. I have an N7 but haven't bought a charging pad yet because I didn't feel I'd get enough use from it. My N7 battery easily lasts me a full day and I just throw it on the charger at night. No big deal.
I use a Moto X right now and tether my N7 to it on my daily bus commute (~2 hours each day) and I usually need to give the battery some juice before I leave work to have enough for tether on the ride home and the remainder of the evening.
When I get the Turbo, it will easily last a full day. I don't think I'd ever really need the full two days of battery life, but it would be great for long days. My Moto X right now can't make it through an entire day with my usage. I know I'm probably above the bar in SoT (usually 3.5-4h), but I average about 13h, according to GSAM over the last 8 months. Could use a nice big battery to keep me going for 18-20 hours.
I guess it does have wireless charging...
The new DROID comes with a turbo charging feature so when you’re low on battery, a 15 minute charge can get you up to 8 hours of use. DROID Turbo comes with the Motorola turbo power charger in the box at no additional cost. And for added convenience, the new DROID is wireless charging capable.
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Source: http://www.verizonwireless.com/news/article/2014/10/a-new-droid-experience-arrives-in-48-hours.html (in the "Endurance" section)
fury683 said:
I guess it does have wireless charging...
Source: http://www.verizonwireless.com/news/article/2014/10/a-new-droid-experience-arrives-in-48-hours.html (in the "Endurance" section)
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what does wireless charging capable mean? does that mean it will have QI built in?
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what does wireless charging capable mean? does that mean it will have QI built in?
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I would say yes.
A tech reviewer from pocketnow says it does have qi wireless charging
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can anybody confirm this?
Got the phone in hand. Charging with Samsung Qi pad just fine.
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Got the phone in hand. Charging with Samsung Qi pad just fine.
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Awesome..thanks for that
Semi-related.. Can anyone suggest a nice charging pad? I've looked at them for my N7 before and the prices seem to range pretty widely. I understand they charge pretty slowly.. but are they all the same for speed? Does the device need to be perfectly aligned in order to charge? Can I charge two devices at once (N7 and Turbo)?
I'm thinking I'll throw a pad on my desk and one at home, either in the living room (coffee table/end table) or bedside table.
There are some features of a phone that you appreciate more when you have them than you do when you read about them. An example might be high speed charging, their are a few technologies out there for this but the bottom line is when you have it you really come to like it. Its very nice when you have forgotten to charge your phone and you suddenly decide to go out to be able to get a charge on it that will see you through in the time it takes for a quick shower. When it was new and I first read about this it sounded good but no big deal, I usually make it through the day fine and charge over night. Now that I've had it though I really like it.
This is kind of a long way to get around to it but wireless charging is the same way. Its very nice to simply have the pad on the night stand or wherever you may put it and drop your phone on it without having to plug it in. It seems like nothing much but once you get used to it having to plug in seems like a bit of a hoop jump. One benefit of wireless charging that often gets missed is port damage, I have had more than one phone in the household that met its demise by tweaking the micro usb slot so that it either wouldn't charge or couldn't transfer data or both. My understanding is we will still have to plug in to get high speed charging but the ability to do both if we want is a very good thing in my mind.
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There are some features of a phone that you appreciate more when you have them than you do when you read about them. An example might be high speed charging, their are a few technologies out there for this but the bottom line is when you have it you really come to like it. Its very nice when you have forgotten to charge your phone and you suddenly decide to go out to be able to get a charge on it that will see you through in the time it takes for a quick shower. When it was new and I first read about this it sounded good but no big deal, I usually make it through the day fine and charge over night. Now that I've had it though I really like it.
This is kind of a long way to get around to it but wireless charging is the same way. Its very nice to simply have the pad on the night stand or wherever you may put it and drop your phone on it without having to plug it in. It seems like nothing much but once you get used to it having to plug in seems like a bit of a hoop jump. One benefit of wireless charging that often gets missed is port damage, I have had more than one phone in the household that met its demise by tweaking the micro usb slot so that it either wouldn't charge or couldn't transfer data or both. My understanding is we will still have to plug in to get high speed charging but the ability to do both if we want is a very good thing in my mind.
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Good points. I held off on a pad for my N7 because the battery easily lasts me through the day, two if needed (I usually charge it every night, though). Even though the Turbo probably wouldn't need to be topped off during the day like my Moto X would benefit from, it would be nice to have the option. I agree on the Turbo charger too. Great in a pinch if you are at an airport or something and just need some quick juice for a flight or something.
3.9Ah batt's gonna take a long time to charge with a 700mA limit though.
Should be OK overnight. Then again if it's only discharged to 60% when you start it shouldn't be hateful.
Yeah, wireless charging works best where/when you are going to set it down for a while such as over night or when you place the charger where you set your phone in the evening. I used both, one on the nightstand and one on the end table by my chair. In the latter case it is quite convenient since you can answer a text or what have you and simply set it right back down and its charging again. This is why I think its a great feature to have both wireless and high speed by whatever name, they should complement each other well. I say should because I've had both but not on the same phone, I'm really fairly stoked about this handset for this and other reasons.
Is having a wireless charger truly easier than just plugging it in? I've also heard of people using a charger in places like under a table or couch and being able to charge their device without seeing the charger. Is this true? Cool if so!
I Just Got the Speigen one last night. Its nIce To sit down when going to bed. It IS slow though. I have the ampere app which measures charging. When on the Samsung wired charger input hovers around 1000 to 1200mah. On the wireless it is all over the place from 100 to 350mah. I've seen it as low as 10mah. So it's really something to just set it on before bed unless the Samsung on has a much better charging Rate. I got that one half price in exchange for a review so the Samsung one may be in my future if it charges a lot faster. It does however work through my ottorbox. Those higher numbers are bare phone though with no case. This one is supposed to be strong due to the 3 coil design. I call BS.
Now there are websites that sell the 3 coil parts so that you can make your own or integrate it into furniture. I'm thinking about ordering it so I can build it into my center console
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It would be something like this to make your own.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Qi-Wireless-C...3D261997013630&_trksid=p2056116.c100408.m2460
You really can build into furniture? Cool!!
I have both the Samsung Fast Charging and Choetech Fast Charging wireless chargers and love them both. For me, they both charge fast... comparable to the charger that comes with Note5 I have and S6 E+ my wife has. I have no complaints from either about their performance.
Bdozier said:
I have both the Samsung Fast Charging and Choetech Fast Charging wireless chargers and love them both. For me, they both charge fast... comparable to the charger that comes with Note5 I have and S6 E+ my wife has. I have no complaints from either about their performance.
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Get the ampere app and see what kind of charging rates you get please. I'd be curious to see
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Is having a wireless charger truly easier than just plugging it in? I've also heard of people using a charger in places like under a table or couch and being able to charge their device without seeing the charger. Is this true? Cool if so!
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It's easier once you get the hang of the "charge zone" on your phone. If you don't set it down properly on the charger then it may not charge.
I have one at work and at home. I just set it down and don't have to have and loose usb charging cord hanging around when I am not charging.
Does anyone know a good wireless charger that its light can be turned off while charging? I can't stand lights on when i'm trying to sleep at night.
I made an accessory for mine. It fits the case perfectly and provides perfect alignment every time, even in complete darkness. Engineers, pay attention:
Radimus said:
I made an accessory for mine. It fits the case perfectly and provides perfect alignment every time, even in complete darkness. Engineers, pay attention:
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Sweet!!!
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This one is supposed to be strong due to the 3 coil design. I call BS.
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The three coil design only means a larger charging area, I have the same charger, unless yours is broken I don't know what your are calling bs on. Compared to my old ghost 100 that I had to meticulously place my nexus 6 on this one is pretty much just drop the phone on it, landscape or portrait and it charges fine.
I have a glass table in front of my TV that something like this would work great on. Now that they are so much cheaper than before, any recommendations?