Got this to use with my Note 5 but have had success using it with the Nexus 7 as well. I have a video here
https://goo.gl/SHlM2Z
I have multiple wireless chargers. $3 cheapies, Samsung OEM, Spigen 3 coil wireless, and now this. This is by far the best one out of all of them. Just the fact that it has worked fast charging is great because you don't lose the charging speed that typically comes with wireless charging.
I tried this with a Note 5, S6, and a nexus 7. Worked well on all those devices with zero issues. The charger is heavier and feels sturdier than the other ones I have. I'm guessing whatever is inside to enable fast charging must be a pretty dense set of components.
Not sure if it's 3 coil but connects without issues every time. So far I haven't had an issue of having to mind it around to get it to connect. Tried with and without cases and haven't noticed a drop in charging time.
Definitely picking up a second one to leave at my office.
Hi,
does it mean that the fast charge is available with the Nexus 7 ?
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Looks real nice
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Is this a thing that can be done? Without having a back stick to the outside of the phone.. Like ate they different cases for us that want to use it?
You'd have to have a case with it built in. Wireless charging won't work through metal.
I have wireless charging currently on my Nexus 4. Although it is a nice feature I'm not so sure I will miss it on my pre-ordered HTC One M9.
When charging the Nexus 4 becomes quite warm and in summertime downright hot. For me a cable is just as good.
Hey guys, I have some issue to get a proper wireless charge, here is the problem:
Devices: nexus 5 in Seidio Dilex case, nexus 7 2013 in Seidio Dilex case
QI charger: Zens Dual QI
I tested them together, with and without cases, and the results:
1. Naked, have no problem at all, no need to find the sweet spot.
2. Using original LG QuickCover, and Asus Premium Case, same, all work fine.
3. Using the Seidio Dilex...well here the problems start, nexus 7 get proper connection every time, maybe need to move it a little, but with nexus 5, it's a hell, it keep reconnecting, some time it get a good connection, but testing with Battery Widget, the current fall down again, after some seconds, after I play with the placement, and put first one, then second device, and vice versa, I finally do get a charge, but what the point of 7 coils, when I have a pain in the ass time, to make it work?
I think, either the nexus 7 need more current, and that's why nexus 5 keep disconnecting, or it actually the case, I just really love it, the case is only 2.2mm thick. I contacted Zens, after long waiting, and no response, they told me, that the device is WPC 1.0 and maximum gap can be 5mm. I still think that nexus 7 is the problem, because, when I try to charge only nexus 5 in Dilex case, it works, just as good, as naked.
So what you guys think? all I can think of, is to sell that dual charger, and get 2 separate, the AC adapter of the QI charger, is 2.3A, and wirelessly, I get around 500-550 with a case, maybe I'll ditch QI...and use go wired, I mean, how much gentle, micro USB is? I used an iPhone 4 for like 4 years, changed the battery once, a couple of cables, but always used only original charger and didn't had any problems with sync or charge, and that 30 pin connector we talking about. Even at the place I work at, I used to charge 15-20 iPad Air's for 2 years..and all fine. So yes, QI is only good for keep your USB like new, on other hand, it charge slower, and making more heet, I'm sure that heat is not good, nor for the battery, nor for device hardware. Maybe people, who complain about micro USB, just not use it the right way.
DRTL. naked nexus 5 + nexus 7, charge wirelessly. with Seidio Dilex...nexus 5 say...duck you, that case duck.
After having a series of Nexus devices for many years, I was initially slightly disappointed that this device didn't have wireless charging as I loved it, as it gave me ability to simply throw the device on the table overnight and forget it.
I do appreciate how incredibly quick dash is... But old habits...
I bought one of these.. As it was so cheap...(£7)
Aventus (Qi Receiver) OnePlus 3T Ultra Thin QI Wireless Charger Adapter Receiver Card
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01N9CZ7RB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_6pFOyb7XR00NV
It's frightening thin and light and is hardly noticeable under my case.
Anyone else use these..?
Will they over heat the device?
As dash charging seems incredible in this sense.
Thoughts.....
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If they're made well, they shouldn't really cause any problems. I used to use a Nexus 5 with a wireless charger, then later bought one of those receivers for a tablet so I could use the same charger. I find that even by wireless charging standards, these receivers are slower than normal.
I use a similar unit on my 3T and works like a charm. I couldn't go back to plugging in either after my Note 5.
I have one of those or at least a similar one and one thing I noticed was that it never went into deep sleep because it thought mtp was plugged in. So it stayed awake.
So watch your wake locks and if it seems your battery is draining that is why. Only resolution is to stop using it.
I've got one on my N6P, but mine's an older version with quite a big plug. The actual charging works fine. I was looking to get one with a slimmer plug but I'm worried about it breaking when I'm doing updates via cable.
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I find that even by wireless charging standards, these receivers are slower than normal.
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Keep in mind that the Nexus 5 has a 2300 mAh battery and the 3T is a 3400 mAh battery (48% larger) and the max input doesn't change with devices so it might be "slower" in terms of %/minute but that might just because of battery size.
Hi all, I'm considering getting this device, but want to have wireless charging.
has anyone purchased a 3rd party wireless charging receiver, and if so, what has been your experience? are you using a case?
thanks!
The Pixels do not natively support wireless charging. You will have to wait for a company to make a wireless charging case that adds this functionality.
For example, on the Pixel 1:
http://www.mophie.com/shop/juice-pack-pixel-xl
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Type-C-W...5277&wl11=online&wl12=329382371&wl13=&veh=sem
He is talking about something like this and was wondering what people's experience was using them
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https://www.walmart.com/ip/Type-C-W...5277&wl11=online&wl12=329382371&wl13=&veh=sem
He is talking about something like this and was wondering what people's experience was using them
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correct.
looking at the reviews on Amazon, many users are claiming that it works fine with the pixel 2.
I haven't used them, my only concern is how easy it would be to unplug the wireless charger in the even I need to access it either to charge or connect it to something like computer or God forbid headphones
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I haven't used them, my only concern is how easy it would be to unplug the wireless charger in the even I need to access it either to charge or connect it to something like computer or God forbid headphones
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100% agreed.
that's why I enjoy my droid turbo (built in wireless charging).
however, i MAY be fine with accepting this so long as the battery life is great as it has been claimed (able to go a full day in between charges), and I may ask for a pair of them google pixel ear buds for my birthday.
so the solution would be to get an extra wireless charging pad (less than $10) and get a pair of wireless earbuds.
but if the deal breaker for me would be the battery life. my current device as a 3900mAh battery and can go all day and then some. but, it is 2+ years old, and the battery is deteriorating, so it's not lasting as long. but if the Pixel 2 can deliver, then I may be fine with that.
Honestly battery life has been really good for me. I get 4+ hours of SoT which includes playing games and watching videos.
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https://www.walmart.com/ip/Type-C-W...5277&wl11=online&wl12=329382371&wl13=&veh=sem
He is talking about something like this and was wondering what people's experience was using them
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Oh, very cool, actually! I would also be worried about continuous unplug/replug for anyone using wired headphones or wanting to plug in for faster recharge. Let us know if you try it!
Lost wireless charging when I got the Nexux 5x. Never really missed it much. While somewhat convenient, it was slow to charge and many times when I needed a fast charge I just plugged in anyway.
So, Nexus 5X -> Pixel -> Pixel 2, same thing, I have chargers where I need them and charging is pretty quick. So, at the office, in my truck, by the recliner and in my home office I have fast chargers. I am covered. I also have a fast chargers in my backpack when I out an about.
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Lost wireless charging when I got the Nexux 5x. Never really missed it much. While somewhat convenient, it was slow to charge and many times when I needed a fast charge I just plugged in anyway.
So, Nexus 5X -> Pixel -> Pixel 2, same thing, I have chargers where I need them and charging is pretty quick. So, at the office, in my truck, by the recliner and in my home office I have fast chargers. I am covered. I also have a fast chargers in my backpack when I out an about.
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understood that wireless charging is a preference and not a necessity.
as for me, it's more of a convenience factor as well as less wear/tear on the port (and battery life from my understanding). to have the ability to pick it up and go rather than pulling on a cord is a great help.
i did this with my wife's iPhone 7. and she really enjoys it (and it's difficult to get her to adopt to new technologies - hence why she has an iPhone).
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Hi all, I'm considering getting this device, but want to have wireless charging.
has anyone purchased a 3rd party wireless charging receiver, and if so, what has been your experience? are you using a case?
thanks!
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I purchased the Spigen thin fit case and a Nillkin usb-c qi tag (short version). Have been using it for a few weeks and works with all my old Qi chargers used on my Nexus 6.
The case has a recessed area where the tag can sit without producing a bulge.
reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/7an3sm/pixel_2_wireless_charging_solution_nillkin_qi_tag/
To throw my 2 cents in. Used a USB Type-C wireless receiver with my OG Pixel XL and it worked fine, as soon as received my PXL2 I connected the adapter but it was unfortunately insufficient to provide a decent charge, even over night, many times having the same or less battery percentage left than before laying it on the Qi charger. I have since tried 2 different wireless receivers with the same result. I've gotta believe they can manufacturer one that will out put enough juice to power and charge the battery. If anyone comes across one, please let the community know. TIA.
I've purchased the Nillkin short receiver and it does not work.
I charged it overnight in a thin Spigen case and it discharged 5% overnight.
I tried charging using the receiver outside of the case and at best pulled 0.31A on a 1.5A rated qi base.
What about one of the "Magsafe" type USB C cables (https://www.amazon.co.uk/COCHING-Magnetic-Charging-Lightning-Adapters/dp/B073HC1DJB/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1522506792&sr=8-3&keywords=usb+c+magnetic) if you're looking to reduce wear and tear? I assume you still get quick charge.
Looking at Nillkin's website, the tech specs on the USB-C "magic tag" give it a max output of 5V/1A. As we all know, Volts x Amps = charginess (or "Watts," for the electrical engineers). The power supply that comes with the Pixel 2 has an output of 5V/3A or 9V/2A.
So the phone's stock power supply charges at 15w or 18w. The Nillkin magic tag only feeds it 5w. At best, that's going to be a SLOOOOOOOOOW charge. The type 3 "fast charge edition" charger says it outputs more (10w). So the fast charger will send 10w to the magic tag, which will then feed 5w to your phone's battery.
Too bad. Seems like this could be a viable solution if there's a receiver that will output 10w. I mean, that still wouldn't charge as fast as the stock, wired power supply but at least it would probably charge. I'd love to have wireless charging with my new Pixel 2 but if the best it can do is 5 Watts, I'll live with the minor inconvenience of having to plug it in.
I thought wireless require all glass body which would be a no for me
Hi team,
If you saw my other thread you'll know that I've not been impressed with the wireless charging speeds the Pixel 6 Pro gets. They advertise a maximum of 12W charging with compatible Qi stands and 23W with their (new, unreleased) wireless charger.
Tl;dr: most wireless chargers won't charge the Pixel 6 Pro at anywhere close to the maximum for any sustained period of time. Even Google's own Pixel Stand (last gen) has issues pushing the full 12W predictably. In comparison, both S21 Ultra and iPhone 13 Mini could consistently pull their respective maximums and were only limited by the maximum advertised rates of the phone/charger manufacturers.
I've since done some experimenting and actual measurements. For each of these measurements, I've ruled out cable/power brick issues by
using the included cable & power brick wherever possible
reproducing the measurement with multiple, high-quality cables
reproducing the measurement with multiple, OEM or otherwise high-quality power bricks
I've also reproduced the measurements with and without cases, and at various battery levels (e.g. <50% charge, etc).
I've also compared what other phones were able to get from these respective chargers, e.g. Samsung S21 Ultra, and iPhone 13 Mini, just to confirm that they were able to pull the expected power from the same chargers. In all cases, for all chargers, the S21 Ultra and iPhone 13 Mini pulled the expected maximum charge rates given whatever the charger could push (and Apple's own restriction of 11W for non-Apple-approved chargers).
Please note, all measurements are approximate since the meters I have are pretty affordable and not high-precision, but they still give a fair idea of what is possible in the real world. Please also note that you should not generally expect peak charge rates when the battery is at 90% charge. Here are my findings for the Pixel 6 Pro's actual wireless charging experience:
Charger make/modelTypical charge rangeMaximum charge (observed)Maximum charge (advertised)Case sensitivityNotesGoogle Pixel Stand4.5W - 12W13W11WMediumThe lip is really small, so it's easy to knock the phone off of this stand, especially if you have a case. But it does seem to get the best, most consistent speeds. If you use a case, you may find it complaining about alignment randomly.Samsung 15W stand (EP-N5200)3.6W - 5.5W6.4W15WNoneFluctuates a lot; slow to ramp up. Coil does not seem to align perfectly but the phone doesn't complain.Moshi Sette Q4.5W - 12W*15W*15W on both coils simultaneously (allegedly LOL)High (hard to align with case, left coil doesn't work at all in many cases)* These measurements are from the right coil. The left coil simply did not start charging most of the time, and was especially fussy about cases. The right coil worked a lot better with and without cases. If you buy this charger you should immediately test the left coil for functionality.Samsung 9W Trio charger4.5W - 5.5W5.5W9WLow (better with case)The main coils on the Trio charger advertise 9W each simultaneous. Without a case on, the Pixel slowly slips off the charger and out of alignment.
I think the numbers speak for themselves, but you can imagine I'm pretty disappointed in these results. I'd love to find out if anyone's getting a better, more consistent experience with wireless charging on their Pixel 6 Pro, and if so, what charger/case they are using. In short, in terms of wireless charging compatibility and experience, the Pixel 6 Pro is a big step backwards compared to the S21 Ultra.
I have the Samsung Trio and Duo chargers, they are awesome for my old S20 and Watch. But yeah it blows for the Pixel 6 Pro. I also have Pixel Stands, it seems like it doesn't charge as fast as Samsung phones though.
Over the last two weeks I've gone down a rabbit hole trying out different Qi chargers and am also very disappointed in what I have seen so far. I've specifically tried to go for ones that say they can do 15w Extended Profile on the wirelesspowerconsortium website. So far I've tried:
Pixel Stand
Spigen Arcfield 15W
Insignia 15w Pad
Mophie Snap+ (magnetic magsafe like one)
ForCharge Slim Wireless Charger 15w
In each case I've used the same Ravpower 61w GaN brick as the source and while they all initially seem to charge pretty fast at roughly the expected 10-11w, they ALL drop to half that (or below) after a relatively short period of charging.
I've tried this with both the Moment case (which has faux magsafe) as well as naked but the results are pretty similar. The charging is great for maybe 10 minutes then just becomes horrible, it can barely keep up when im driving and its on the mophie snap+ charger.
Thanks for sharing your experiences. On the one hand I'm glad I'm not alone in having this issue but it's disheartening to hear that the charging on this phone (wired AND wireless) is such a PITA. On wonders wtf is the real problem? Like, why does this specific phone have so many issues? Is it the custom silicon (Tensor) that just doesn't offer the same level of capabilities as the last Snapdragon? I'm worried that issues like this help explain why Google didn't release the new Pixel Stand at the same time as the phone.
I mean, can you put the phone on one of these wireless chargers and expect it to be full overnight? Generally, yes--as long as the charger agrees with the case or otherwise is grippy enough to work without a case on the phone. But if you are used to the charging speeds of the S21, or just generally maxing out Qi charging speeds which good Qi chargers, then you're in for a disappointment--at least until the new Pixel Stand comes out, whenever that might happen.
Meanwhile: my girl's iPhone 13 Mini charges at the full 15W as soon as you drop it on the Apple MagSafe charger. And it stays there consistently. Last night I charged her phone from 35% to 100% in <2 hours using that MagSafe charger.