Ultra Maxx + Wireless Charging + Otterbox = It works! - Droid Ultra Accessories

Ok - I just picked up a Ultra Razr Maxx. I also got the nokia base charger and the JBL boombox. I asked the verizon rep at the store to test out the wireless charging with the otterbox on the wireless base stations and with the JBL boombox.
Turns out it works!
I had to go with the nokia base station because I could not get the LG base station to charge the phone while the otterbox was on.
So to recap - the Ultra Maxx wireless charging, while wearing the otterbox, works on the nokia base station and the JBP boombox. (But not with the LG base station).

I'm in the same situation of having a droid maxx with the Otterbox, except I opted for the LG charging pad. Charges no problem for me. Case on and everything.
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Butterxbean said:
I'm in the same situation of having a droid maxx with the Otterbox, except I opted for the LG charging pad. Charges no problem for me. Case on and everything.
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lol. Apparently I just fail at wireless charging.

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Wireless Charger Question

I've had a Nexus 7 since they launched last year and I just got the new one on Wednesday. I'd like to get a wireless charger, will any wireless charger work or do I need to look for specific attributes?
daraldf said:
I've had a Nexus 7 since they launched last year and I just got the new one on Wednesday. I'd like to get a wireless charger, will any wireless charger work or do I need to look for specific attributes?
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As long as it is designed for the Qi standard it should work. I have a LG WCP-300 and I used it to charge the Nexus 7 I bought for a friend. It worked fine, but since it's so small the tablet was poorly balanced on it. That charger is at some Verizon stores for $40 + tax, and Verizon online for the same price with free shipping. The WCP-300 comes with it's own power supply.
I have seen good reviews for the new Samsung wireless charger, it's $50, but it may still be available for half off. You'll need to get a separate power supply, but I think it probably needs to be 1.8 or 2 amp output. It's also larger, so the tablet won't tend to rock or slip off as easily on the LG charger.
You can see threads on both of those qi chargers over on the Nexus 4 accessories threads.
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The Panasonic TM-101 is simply fantastic. Toss your tablet anywhere on the pad - and the pad will find it. Will charge multiple devices - sequentially. Nice to have a tablet that is always charged now.
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the nexus orb has been great with the 7. my 4 will slide of frequently but I've had no problems with the 7
I bought the Samsung charger with 50% off coupon and so far, it works with original nexus(2 amp) plug, 2013 Nexus(1.35 amp) plug, iphone 4s/5 plug(don't know what amp).
I like that I can lay the Nexus down cross ways to see the charging indicator led come on, also works with i-blason folio case on the Nexus.
So I lay it down to see the led come on, hear the little tone from Nexus telling me that's it's charging, I close the magnetic cover and turns the screen off. I wake up next morning and it was fully charged from ~20%.
So, I'd say the Samsung charger with 50% off coupon is worth it. I think they are backordered right now though.
Any Qi charger should work. The Samsung 50% off deal is nice bout out of stock.
I JUST FOUND THIS, AT&T has the Nokia DT-900 at half off currently. That's $24.50 plus tax.
http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/accessories/chargers/sku6290260.html#fbid=BsyWhzJwki0
I have one I recently got from ebay and it works great. I just picked up a second one from AT&T.
RojasTKD said:
Any Qi charger should work. The Samsung 50% off deal is nice bout out of stock.
I JUST FOUND THIS, AT&T has the Nokia DT-900 at half off currently. That's $24.50 plus tax.
http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/accessories/chargers/sku6290260.html#fbid=BsyWhzJwki0
I have one I recently got from ebay and it works great. I just picked up a second one from AT&T.
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Looks nice.
Do these chargers works with a case on...?
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Do these chargers works with a case on...?
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Hi:
My Nokia DT-900, refurbished for $25 off of Ebay, charges with the I-Blason and the Finte Slim Fit Folio cases.
Tom
kellybrf said:
the nexus orb has been great with the 7. my 4 will slide of frequently but I've had no problems with the 7
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Another vote for the Orb. Holds it so that you can see the time on it at night if you set Daydream up.
rmm200 said:
The Panasonic TM-101 is simply fantastic. Toss your tablet anywhere on the pad - and the pad will find it. Will charge multiple devices - sequentially. Nice to have a tablet that is always charged now.
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I have read that the Panasonic TM-101 will stop charging once you device reaches 100% then not touch it again to keep up the charge as the phones drains in sleep mode. Something that most other chargers do. That would just bug me.
Even though it cool, I'll be satisfied with the Nokia DT-900 I paid $25 for, and eill keep my device topped off.
Looks like you already made your choice, but I was going to put in another vote for the Panasonic TM101.
I also have a Nokia DT-900, which looks nice and is compact. The only problem is that the Nexus 7 is large compared to the charging plate, and it'll take a bit of practice to perfectly center your tablet onto the charging plate when you can't really see the charging plate under the tablet.
The Panasonic one, as you've probably read by now, automagically positions the charging coil via motors to line it up with your device. The coils light up when they move, so you can visibly see the charging coils as they center behind your Nexus 7. You can hear the motors working, but it's only about as loud as a quiet inkjet printer, so it doesn't really bug me at all.
As far as cases are concerned, you should be fine as long as the case isn't made of metal, and as long as the case isn't too thick. After experimenting a bit with placing a magazine between my N7 and the charging plate, you can get away with about 1/4" of space and still be able to charge.
Also, if you put two devices on the Panasonic, it will charge one and then move over and charge the second. I also read - somewhere - that when one of them drops down to 90%, it will charge again. Unproven by me, since my tablet is always fully charged when I pick it up. Loving it - neatest gadget I have bought in a long time.
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Looks like you already made your choice, but I was going to put in another vote for the Panasonic TM101.
I also have a Nokia DT-900, which looks nice and is compact. The only problem is that the Nexus 7 is large compared to the charging plate, and it'll take a bit of practice to perfectly center your tablet onto the charging plate when you can't really see the charging plate under the tablet.
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I'm not sure what your talking about. I just roughly center my N7 on the Nokia DT-900 and it charges. I'd have to be grossly off for it not to charge. As long as I'm placing my N7 on the charger and not tossing from 2 feek away it works flawlessly. Something must be wrong with either your N7 or your charger.
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I also read - somewhere - that when one of them drops down to 90%, it [thePanasonic TM-101] will charge again.
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If that's true, that sounds great. But read or saw a video review that said the opposite. I don't own the Panasonic TM-101, so I don't know which is correct. Maybe someone who has first hand knowledge can chime in.

Wireless Charging Pads

Anyone find a good one? Its QI compatible so I imagine most would work.
The nexus one works fine. Haven't had any issues with it.
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I use ghost 100 for my new droid maxx
The nexus one is very positional with my maxx. I prefer the $39.99 LG pad that Verizon is selling in stores though. Very light and small.
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Haven't ordered it yet, but I'm looking at this one on Amazon due to price and that I like how it holds the entire phone (and isn't a balancing act).
http://www.amazon.com/GMYLE-Generat...d=1377320358&sr=8-25&keywords=qi+charging+pad
The Ghost100 fits nice with the maxx. The one above "GMYLE" the phone is going to hang off the bottom of the charger. There is also a anker branded one which I sell alot of there products and will say its a really nice product.
The charging point on the razr ultra and maxx are higher up on the phone. Maybe 1/3rd of the way down. Where as the GMYLE is centered. The anker if you check is a little higher up.
I just have been putting my phone sideways on the ghost 100 without issue and it doesnt have any balance issues.
It doesnt have the magnets like ive seen in some past that center the phone though.
I'm using the Nokia wireless charger. I like the flat ones compared to the ones that hold the phone at an angle. Seems to do the job!
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My Samsung charging pad that I had for the S4 works. I have to slide it down a little lower so it doesn't sit in the middle of the charging pad, but it still works.
Last year, I bought an Energizer dual-position Qi charger to use with my Bionic. The battery cover required for inductive charging made the Bionic too big to fit into my TPU case and I wasn't really impressed with wireless charging, so it went into the drawer.
Yesterday, I hauled out the charger to try with my shiny new Maxx. I'm still not impressed. The phone has to be placed very exactly, and the blue lights on the charger illuminate even when the battery isn't actually charging.
I have the bumper on my phone, not a full case. Could that be the problem?
Here's the link to the charger I bought on Amazon. (It was $29.99 at the time with free Prime shipping, not $90 as currently listed.)
http://www.amazon.com/Energizer-Qi-...-Enabled+3+Position+Inductive+Charger+(Black)
I just ordered TYLT VU charging pad for my Maxx http://tylt.com/vu/
I have the older LG pad thats big and flat and the Maxx hangs halfway off of the bottom just to get it to charge, where the VU charging pad has 3 coils built in for charging and it also lets the phone sit at a 45 degree angle.
I think since the Maxx's coil seems to be in between the upper and middle third of the back, and not in the center of the device, many of those charging pads will require correct positioning to work properly. I also have the Samsung pad and since that has the coil in the center, you have to shift the Maxx down like half an inch or so. Hopefully the TYLT VU will work properly, since you won't be able to re-position the phone easily.
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I think since the Maxx's coil seems to be in between the upper and middle third of the back, and not in the center of the device, many of those charging pads will require correct positioning to work properly. I also have the Samsung pad and since that has the coil in the center, you have to shift the Maxx down like half an inch or so. Hopefully the TYLT VU will work properly, since you won't be able to re-position the phone easily.
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Just got my TYLT VU today and it works great with the maxx. The VU is definitely the nicest charging pad I have ever seen. Guess I'll be selling my old LG pad now.
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Just got my TYLT VU today and it works great with the maxx. The VU is definitely the nicest charging pad I have ever seen. Guess I'll be selling my old LG pad now.
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Great - sounds good. Did you order direct, as I notice that they're OOS and I don't see it on Amazon.
raichur0xx0rz said:
Great - sounds good. Did you order direct, as I notice that they're OOS and I don't see it on Amazon.
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I ordered from Verizon. The price is a little more but that didn't bother me much. I'll sell my old LG pad to offset the cost a little anyway.
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sabbotage said:
I ordered from Verizon. The price is a little more but that didn't bother me much. I'll sell my old LG pad to offset the cost a little anyway.
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I have the nokia one. Works great. I like the bigger size (than the LG one). I would really like a pad that was bigger then the phone, I think that would make everything much easier.
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I have the nokia one. Works great. I like the bigger size (than the LG one). I would really like a pad that was bigger then the phone, I think that would make everything much easier.
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My LG pad is the older one that is bigger than the phone. It's not the round one that they sell now. But since the charging coil is directly in the center I had to have 1/3 of my Maxx hanging off the bottom of the LG pad to get the phone to charge. The TYLT pad has 3 coils so it will work with any phone with multiple placements.
This is the LG pad I have: http://www.lg.com/us/cell-phone-accessories/lg-WCP-700
Bought the LG puck at a Verizon store and it charges my Maxx through my Otterbox. Very impressed.
Got a Nokia qi charger from AT&T for $25. Its a bit small (and the coil is centered) but it works just fine. In fact, its small enough to potentially be able to be turned into a car dock charger...
If you guys dont want to mess around with the position of the phone or have half of it hanging off the base, zens makes a charger that has 7 coils and you can literally just throw the phone on the mat and walk away. It also shuts down when the phone is fully charged, rather than overcharge, overheat, or drain the battery like some of the cheaper models. Its reasonably price as well. Ive seen it for $48.
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If you guys dont want to mess around with the position of the phone or have half of it hanging off the base, zens makes a charger that has 7 coils and you can literally just throw the phone on the mat and walk away. It also shuts down when the phone is fully charged, rather than overcharge, overheat, or drain the battery like some of the cheaper models. Its reasonably price as well. Ive seen it for $48.
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Link?
I wound up returning the one off amazon for the Vu as I'm not going to have a balancing act every time I go to sleep and need to charge my phone.

New nexus qi charger.

What about this one.
How much, and where?
http://www.engadget.com/2013/10/31/google-wireless-charging-pad/
It says PlayStore. Gotta keep an eye there....
As for me, the good Qi charger for the tablets should be bigger than tablet, have at least 5 or 6 charging coils and detectors (to start charging regardless how do you put a device), be quiet, no bright annoying lights, flat and stable enough for the night stand. And of course it should cost a reasonable price - definitely not a $80-100 but about $25-30 (hey, it's not a "super-duper high tech"; all parts will cost just a few bucks in mass production).
I still can't find anything like described above on a market
The original Nexus 7 had a tablet stand, and charging pins built in. I like the idea of wireless charging, but why doesn't Google offer a stand like the original, with wireless charging included?
If u use a cover u can not charge with the dock.
Wireless is easier as u just place the tablet on the qi pad with its cover.
Its now in stock 50 bucks.
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Wondering to order this koolpad manufactured QI charger from Amazon....
Is there anyone who has tried this or have some experience with it...then do share the reviews of it....
this is the link
http://www.amazon.com/Koolpad-Wirel...950731&sr=8-1&keywords=QI+charger+for+Nexus+5
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E7NEZXE/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Bought this one in black in September. I love it. Definitely on the cheap side in price And build.Quality but I have no complaints
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The 'official' one is available through the PlayStore now...
$50....
You can get 2 of the Nokias from AT&T for that.
It does have the magnets, though.
Does anyone recall if the N7 2013 can utilize that feature?
usb audio + wireless charging?
danvee said:
The 'official' one is available through the PlayStore now...
$50....
You can get 2 of the Nokias from AT&T for that.
It does have the magnets, though.
Does anyone recall if the N7 2013 can utilize that feature?
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Yes the n7 has the magnets
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Yes the n7 has the magnets
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Anyone tested it, with, the official Google cover?
rekd0514 said:
usb audio + wireless charging?
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Yes -- provided you get USB audio to work with a second-gen N7 in the first place. Wireless charging doesn't normally interfere with USB Audio.
Using stock 4.3 firmware on the N7.2, I've only been able to use external DACs with USB Audio Recorder Pro.
Who is the manufacturer of the new Google branded charger? Is it LG?
I ask because I have the N7 in the official Google case with the flip cover. I also have a few wireless chargers and the WCP-300 is the only charger that won't work through the back of the case.
And I agree with the comments about how well the Tylt charger works, even with the cover folded behind!

Wireless Charger

Has anyone tried any of the USB C Qi chargers that plug in the bottom and stick to the back of the phone or go inside a case like this;
Type C Wireless Charging Receiver, Nillkin Magic Tag USB C Qi Wireless Charger Receiver Chip for Google Pixel/Pixel XL/Nexus 6P/LG V20/HTC 10/OnePlus 3 and other USB-C Devices https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M11UT3V/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_kyzuybBPW89RC
Probably going to buy the Axon but just thinking about accessories that I can get.
Thanks
I bought a Nillkin Magic Tag QI charger and Spigen case. So far I'm loving them both.
utlilb said:
I bought a Nillkin Magic Tag QI charger and Spigen case. So far I'm loving them both.
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Thanks for the reply!
utlilb said:
I bought a Nillkin Magic Tag QI charger and Spigen case. So far I'm loving them both.
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How long is that Qi charger? Does it protrude into the fingerprint scanner at all?
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How long is that Qi charger? Does it protrude into the fingerprint scanner at all?
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The cable is a little longer and when stretched out will block about half the fingerprint scanner. But the ribbon is flexible enough to fold over itself and move the whole charger down enough. I recommend using a case to help hold the charger in place.
I bought this QI charger in the mini size
Type C Wireless Charging Receiver, CHGeek USB C Qi Receiver Module Patch Wireless Charger Film for LG G5, LG V20, Nexus 5X, 6P, Pixel XL, HTC M10, OP3 OnePlus 2, Huawei P9 and other USB-C Smart Phones
and it goes underneath this case
ZTE Axon 7 Case, CoverONĀ® [HexaGuard Series] Slim Hybrid Hard Phone Cover Case for ZTE Axon 7 - Green Neon
The combination fits and works flawlessly in the numerous QI wireless charger pads that I have scattered through the home and office and on the wireless charger pad built into my 2016 Toyota Tacoma. I replaced a Nexus 5 with the Axon 7, and the convenience of wireless charging with the Nexus was such that I wanted the Axon to have it as well. Of note, the mini charging pad does not go up as far as the scanner, so there is no interference there, and the charging pad is so thin that it is imperceptible under the case.
PS: I had to remove the Amazon links since the site apparently thinks I might be a spammer. You can google the item description text, which I copied and pasted from Amazon, and you should be able to find it that way.

Wireless charging

Could anybody recomend a good wireless charging receiver and case combo that work well together? I've tried to slide several business cards under Spigen Rugged Armor to imitate a real receiver (probably receiver is actually thinner than two cards). The case pops up showing an ugly hump.
Spigen Thin Fit has an indent specifically for a wireless charging receiver... It also doesn't cover top/bottom of the phone so the receiver ribbon and plug fits perfectly. I have one and it works great(w/short version receiver) . Another is the Pitaka real cf MagCase. Both offer decent protection, if you need a heavy duty case I'm not sure which work
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BTW, what is the real thickness of a wireless charging receiver?
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Spigen Thin Fit has an indent specifically for a wireless charging receiver... It also doesn't cover top/bottom of the phone so the receiver ribbon and plug fits perfectly. I have one and it works great(w/short version receiver) . Another is the Pitaka real cf MagCase. Both offer decent protection, if you need a heavy duty case I'm not sure which work
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Hola
Very interesting. Can you please let me know which wireless receiver you are using... Some that I have used in the past never provided enough current for the phone to even detect so it did not charge.
Thanks for the info.
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I'm curious is there anything we can put under a case to make QI work?
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I'm curious is there anything we can put under a case to make QI work?
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You can. Search for "wireless charging receiver". The question is how to hide it under a case. Unfortunately I'm not a fan of "Spigen Thin Fit".
I've tried and returned several wireless charging receivers and the only one that actually worked well was Cusorient: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0713ST47Z
The other receivers would only charge anywhere from 50-250 mA but this one has been averaging from 750-1000 mA and puts a smile on my face. There are times I have seen it charge 500 mA or less but not often. I'm happy I finally found one that works well because I'm heavily invested in wireless chargers from having previously owned a Nexus 6. I even bought a spare charging receiver in case I ever screw up the ribbon cable. My case on my phone is a Spigen Thin Fit and while I can tell it's there, it's not a huge ugly bump and the case still fits properly.
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Spigen Thin Fit has an indent specifically for a wireless charging receiver... It also doesn't cover top/bottom of the phone so the receiver ribbon and plug fits perfectly. I have one and it works great(w/short version receiver) . Another is the Pitaka real cf MagCase. Both offer decent protection, if you need a heavy duty case I'm not sure which work
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That little indent is actually for a metal plate that goes with their magnet mounting system. It even says what it is for on the case when you get it. Now, sure you can probably use it for wireless charging receivers too, just trying to prevent the spread of misinformation
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0...el2_xl_thin_fit_01_2048x2048.jpg?v=1508954700
Veritech said:
I've tried and returned several wireless charging receivers and the only one that actually worked well was Cusorient: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0713ST47Z
The other receivers would only charge anywhere from 50-250 mA but this one has been averaging from 750-1000 mA and puts a smile on my face. There are times I have seen it charge 500 mA or less but not often. I'm happy I finally found one that works well because I'm heavily invested in wireless chargers from having previously owned a Nexus 6. I even bought a spare charging receiver in case I ever screw up the ribbon cable. My case on my phone is a Spigen Thin Fit and while I can tell it's there, it's not a huge ugly bump and the case still fits properly.
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I had the Nilken wireless receiver that worked great with the Pixel XL, but almost no charging with the XL 2. I too am heavily invested in wireless charging accessories.
I ordered this one today, thanks for doing the research. Fingers crossed that it works good!
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assuming that if i use magnetic mount for car... i couldn't use one of these adapters right?
grinchyyy said:
I had the Nilken wireless receiver that worked great with the Pixel XL, but almost no charging with the XL 2. I too am heavily invested in wireless charging accessories.
I ordered this one today, thanks for doing the research. Fingers crossed that it works good!
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Can you please advise once you get it? The Nilkin works poorly for me.
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Can you please advise once you get it? The Nilkin works poorly for me.
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It definitely works better but not by much. I have a TYLT desk charger and I get about 5% per half hour charging rate.
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It definitely works better but not by much. I have a TYLT desk charger and I get about 5% per half hour charging rate.
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Wow. That's terrible. If that's the best we can expect to get with these receivers, I give up on getting wireless charging on this phone. Luckily, now that Apple added Qi to the iPhone 8, Google basically has to in the upcoming Pixel.
https://www.amazon.com/Spigen-Google-Wallet-Design-Holder/dp/B07474KKY2
I think using this case paired with a QI receiver would be the best bet right now. You could put a receiver in the wallet section, create a small recess for the ribbon and have a great solution.
Using cases seems to be hit or miss and taping the thing to the back of my $800 phone just aint gonna happen.
Google really biffed on this one, an expensive phone like this should have every feature available plus some. Or at least accessories to add them. I love the pixel, but I love wireless charging too. I missed it ever since my Nexus 5. I have not had a phone with it since, but definitely would like to see it return to a Google Device.
Veritech said:
I've tried and returned several wireless charging receivers and the only one that actually worked well was Cusorient: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0713ST47Z
The other receivers would only charge anywhere from 50-250 mA but this one has been averaging from 750-1000 mA and puts a smile on my face. There are times I have seen it charge 500 mA or less but not often. I'm happy I finally found one that works well because I'm heavily invested in wireless chargers from having previously owned a Nexus 6. I even bought a spare charging receiver in case I ever screw up the ribbon cable. My case on my phone is a Spigen Thin Fit and while I can tell it's there, it's not a huge ugly bump and the case still fits properly.
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I looked at that one but my concern is the receiver being right against the finish of the phone and if it gets hot would it cause any damage? I've been looking for a case with the TPU then outer shell I can put the receiver between. Have you noticed anything with the finish/coating being damaged?
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Have you noticed anything with the finish/coating being damaged?
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I've taken the case off often for general cleaning or from necessity of needing my USB port for one reason or another and I have not noticed any sort of damage to the phone or case surface at all.
What about the one CNET did an article on???
Article:
h t t p s://www.cnet.com/how-to/i-spent-13-to-add-wireless-charging-to-my-android-phone/
Device:
h t t p s://www.amazon.com/dp/B074SHBXC5?tag=cnet-vig-howto-20
I have that wireless receiver on my pixel 2 XL. It charges up alright but slow by comparison. I have a Satechi inline usb-c power meter and connecting in between the receiver and the phone, it's showing the receiver supplying around 750-800mA. Of course this may vary with the wireless charger, but that's what I'm seeing. I would estimate it charges about 30-40% as fast as a wired charger.
I'm using this with a Spigen Rugged Armour case and find that it made quite a bump on the back. I have sanded some of the inner part of the case away to relieve this with a Dremel and it's an improvement. Why they don't make cases with these cutouts or a removable panel to accommodate a wireless receiver I have no idea.
Actually, I wonder if there was any interest in me machining these cases to order. I could make a fixture to allow me to rout out these cases to accept a wireless charging receiver.
grinchyyy said:
I had the Nilken wireless receiver that worked great with the Pixel XL, but almost no charging with the XL 2. I too am heavily invested in wireless charging accessories.
I ordered this one today, thanks for doing the research. Fingers crossed that it works good!
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Missing my Nexus 6 wireless charging, about to purchase this one for my Pixel 2 XL. How is it doing?
Jope31 said:
Missing my Nexus 6 wireless charging, about to purchase this one for my Pixel 2 XL. How is it doing?
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It does ok, does better with a fast wireless charging base. About 5-10% per hour with my old wireless chargers vs 15-20% per hour with a generic fast wireless charger.
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