I've been looking everywhere, but I can't find anyone who has set their phones up to charge wirelessly with the Palm Touchstone. There have been hacks for pretty much every Galaxy and Note version through the s5 and the Note 3. You could even buy pre-modded battery covers which would work with the Touchstone for these devices through ebay and other outlets. But nothing on the Note 4. Anyone have any thoughts?
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I am about to sell my atrix 4g and upgrade to a Galaxy S3 with AT&T (one week till I'm eligible). I currently have the OEM motorola car dock sitting on a Pro-Clip vehicle mount using a ball meant for the garmin nuvi (luckily the moto swivel uses the same size ball as the garmin). I LOVE the nice finished look of the install and I won't go without a car dock again.
I see that Samsung has not released a car dock for the S3 yet. I'm aware the dock for the infuse fits close enough, but I can't seem to figure out how to bypass the suction cup/arm and mount just the swivel+phone holder on my proclip mount on the dash. This leads me to an all Brodit/Pro-Clip solution...
Brodit makes a couple different holders for the Galaxy S3, however the one with the hard wired 2a charger (model 513398) says it is compatible with the i9300 ONLY and not any of the US versions. Any ideas why this is? I don't want to have to put the phone in a holder and then plug in wires to it, I would really prefer an all in one solution.
Apprehension about this car dock setup has me considering the moto Atrix HD, but I really want to get back to the open-ness of a samsung platform (had the Captivate before my current phone). I am content with giving up the lapdock, but won't give up a car dock. Thanks in advance for any guidance!
*cliff notes* Why does the Brodit 513398 mount for the Galaxy S3 with 2a charger say it is for the i9300 only and not the US S3? Alternately any ideas on how to remove the suction cup and arm from the Infuse car dock and mount just the phone holder and swivel mechanism onto my pro-clip dash mount?
It will work. All S3's no matter what the model number have the same body design.
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It will work. All S3's no matter what the model number have the same body design.
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I figured the fit wouldn't be an issue, but what about the power supply? Do all S3's have the same input tolerances? I'd hate to put 2 amps into the charging port only to fry a circuit in the phone...
There's gotta be a reason Brodit/Proclipusa list it as i9300 only, otherwise why not go for more sales? It is almost 2x the price of the non-powered holder. Reading another thread on XDA it looks like the phone itself has smart circuitry to adapt to different input currents and prevent overcurrent charging, so hopefully it will work.
I might just have to bite the bullet and buy one and then report back with my findings.
The way power supplys work is I could get a 1000000billion amp plug and the power should not be fryed *same thing for computer PSUs* they only pull what they need *or in charging case they only pull what the max they were made for*
A 2amp charger will charge your GS3 much faster then the .25 amp crap AC charger that comes with the GS3. *My GS3 charges full in about an hour or so with my 2 amp charger*
The charger I use by the way is this: http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10851&cs_id=1085102&p_id=8856&seq=1&format=2
One of the ports *it is labeled* is a 2 amp port and that is what charges my phone so fast. The rest are normal lower wattage AC USB ports.
A good option if you just want a small form factor single port one is a the HP TouchPad USB power charger, it is 2amp as well and is only $5 *also super small form factor*
http://www.shopping.hp.com/en_US/ho...er-Supplies/FB341AA?HP-TouchPad-Power-Charger
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The way power supplys work is I could get a 1000000billion amp plug and the power should not be fryed *same thing for computer PSUs* they only pull what they need *or in charging case they only pull what the max they were made for*
A 2amp charger will charge your GS3 much faster then the .25 amp crap AC charger that comes with the GS3. *My GS3 charges full in about an hour or so with my 2 amp charger*
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Well I just got an email back from ProClipUSA (less than 10 minute turn around time!):
Hi XXXXXXXXX,
Thank you for your interest in our ProClip Holders. At this time we do not have a Charging Holder/Dock for the Samsung Galaxy S III (AT&T SGH-i747, Verizon SCH-i535, Sprint SPH-L710, T-Mobile USA SGH-T999). We already have determined that the American version of the Galaxy S III’s are slightly thicker due to the LTE Radio Stack. We have tested our current holder and only our non-charging holders will currently work with the US versions of the Samsung Galaxy S III.
We DO anticipate making the Charging holders for the US Carrier versions, however due to the large number of new products we are developing, we cannot give a specific date as to when this will be available. We will get these devices as soon as they come available and adjust our charging holders and have new product numbers for these devices.
We expect this device to be available within the next 1 to 3 weeks.
We will notify you by e-mail as soon as the Holder for your specific Samsung Galaxy S III has been received at our warehouse and is ready for online ordering.
Best Regards,
Gregg Pokey
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Talk about great customer service! Guess I can pull the trigger on the phone and just wait till the updated holder is available from Proclips. Waiting a few weeks isn't too terrible.
I've been searching the interwebs and went to the Samsung store at Best Buy (mistake) and haven't been able to find a concrete answer.
Does the Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 have wireless charging? Qi? Actually any of the new galaxy tab pro line?
The back is not replaceable like other galaxy devices so an aftermarket replacement back with wireless charging is not foreseeable correct?
Thanks for anyone who can help!
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I've been searching the interwebs and went to the Samsung store at Best Buy (mistake) and haven't been able to find a concrete answer.
Does the Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 have wireless charging? Qi? Actually any of the new galaxy tab pro line?
The back is not replaceable like other galaxy devices so an aftermarket replacement back with wireless charging is not foreseeable correct?
Thanks for anyone who can help!
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Dont even bother I have one for my note 2- i end up using the proper charge, its slow as hell - its only good for keeping it charged for short intervals
boostenmkiv said:
I've been searching the interwebs and went to the Samsung store at Best Buy (mistake) and haven't been able to find a concrete answer.
Does the Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 have wireless charging? Qi? Actually any of the new galaxy tab pro line?
The back is not replaceable like other galaxy devices so an aftermarket replacement back with wireless charging is not foreseeable correct?
Thanks for anyone who can help!
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It does not have wireless charging. It would take a week to charge it even if it did.
I remember having the Palm Pre wireless charging puck and yes, it was slow. Even doing other things while having it wirelessly charge (watching a movie, playing a game, tethering) would slow the charging rate down to the point where it would actually discharge because the power drain was higher than the charging speed LOL
I had wireless charging on my nexus 7 and loved it. Yes it was slower but it was nice to not have to fiddle with USB cables in the dark. Batteries usually last the day so I just had to put it on at night. If bought 2 Nokia Qi chargers at att when they were on sale for $25. Now they are just collecting dust.
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I have a G Pad and have a QI USB wireless charger receiver, basically plugs into USB and stick the coil on the back plate with sellotape haha!
The great thing about this is it can work on phones that don't support QI.
I have got a case off eBay to hide the receiver (it still chargers great) through the case.
I'd say the maximum charge distance was maybe 5 - 7 mm.
It is slow. About 13 - 14% an hour. (Stock was 9%)
I drop it on QI pad at night and its 100% when I get up.
I sometimes put it on when I go out and whatnot. I love it!
I can deal with the charging rate, because its a lot more convenient, I'm one that fiddles with USB cords haha!
Still use USB for phone but converting to full Wireless slowly.
So for any of you out there using a Samsung Galaxy S3 with wireless charging accessories, I have some questions for you. I'm trying to decide on my next phone, which will be either a used Galaxy Note II or a used Samsung Galaxy S3 (Sprint variants both). Each has its pros and cons, and I'm divided between them. One big difference I noticed is that the Sprint Note II variant has the wireless charging pins omitted, making wireless charging impossible. The Sprint S3 has them included. I'm trying to decide if wireless charging is a nice enough feature to sway me one way or the other. Here are my questions:
Is charging the S3 noticably slower when using wireless charging?
Does it consume a lot more power when charging wirelessly vs wired?
Are the wireless charging pads out there pretty particular about orientation of placement, or is it pretty easy to just toss them on the pad and get a good charge?
In short, I'm just trying to find out if this feature is mostly hype, or if people are really liking it a lot.
1) it's faster than usb but slower than AC. (you can also modify it if you have a kernel that allows you to adjust the charging rate, but do this at your own risk)
2) not really that much more. I highly doubt you'll ever even notice a difference in your electricity bill. If you really want to be exact, then you might want to use a kill-a-watt and measure the difference from a certain range (say 50% to 100% on AC vs wireless)
3) they are slightly picky. it depends on whether or not you'll be using a thick case to go with it. In some cases, the bigger cases like the otterbox armor will not work, but cases like the ballistic Sg would work just fine but requires you to be slightly more accurate than using it without a case)
wireless charging is a convenience. I personally like it a lot because I don't have to plug it in all the time and it allows me to just place it and let it charge especially when i'm working at the office with little to no reception. it'll keep my phone topped off at all times even when my phone is constantly hunting for signals.
Hey guys, Is there a Wireless Charger for Galaxy Tab S 8.4 or the 10.1 model? I tried searching but I keep seeing Qi Wireless Charger supporting most of other android device except Galaxy Tab S. Please do let me know ( link) if you found a wireless charger for your Galaxy Tab S. :fingers-crossed:
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Hey guys, Is there a Wireless Charger for Galaxy Tab S 8.4 or the 10.1 model? I tried searching but I keep seeing Qi Wireless Charger supporting most of other android device except Galaxy Tab S. Please do let me know ( link) if you found a wireless charger for your Galaxy Tab S. :fingers-crossed:
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The Galaxy tab does not support Qi charging built in. To only way to support wireless charging would be to add a universal micro USB Qi receiver such as the one in the link below. However based on the size of the tablet, not sure if this would even work well due to the position of where the receiver would sit in comparison to the charger. Personally, don't think it's worth it on this tablet.
http://www.amazon.com/Universal-Wireless-Charging-Micro-USB-narrow-interface/dp/B00JQ4YWVE/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1420055644&sr=8-12&keywords=usb+qi+receiver
There is a reason, which is to reduce the wear and the chance of breaking the usb port. 2 different phones I was able to keep using for a year after the usb port broke because I had hacked in the receiver from the Palm Pre. There was no way (for me, without more exotic equipment than a fine tip soldering pen) to re-solder the usb port. Too much stuff crowded around it and it was surface mount. But I could get 2 wires on to the ground and +5v easy.
Warranty isn't an option unless you never rooted, so that leaves having to be very careful never to break this weak point for the next 5 years.
Myself, I can't see sticking that thing on mine either, I'm just saying that there are reasons one might want to and it's not automatically ridiculous or pointless.
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There is a reason, which is to reduce the wear and the chance of breaking the usb port. 2 different phones I was able to keep using for a year after the usb port broke because I had hacked in the receiver from the Palm Pre. There was no way (for me, without more exotic equipment than a fine tip soldering pen) to re-solder the usb port. Too much stuff crowded around it and it was surface mount. But I could get 2 wires on to the ground and +5v easy.
Warranty isn't an option unless you never rooted, so that leaves having to be very careful never to break this weak point for the next 5 years.
Myself, I can't see sticking that thing on mine either, I'm just saying that there are reasons one might want to and it's not automatically ridiculous or pointless.
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Don't get me wrong, I love wireless charging and have been using it for a couple of years now on my phones. I also thought about it for my LG G Pad 8.3 tablet. However don't think its a good option for the 10.5. Reason is as I mentioned, positioning. Most chargers are small. Positioning the tab on it may prove to be challenging due to sign. I think it would end up leaning off to one side and not being able to get in a good position. Thus would be frustrating. I think the 8.4 would stand a better chance but not the 10.5. Just my opinion anyway.
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You could probably just put the charger on the tablet in that case. It's also perfectly possible to make your own tray that has the charger embedded in it.
For devices too large for the charger. Cut a piece of cork(same thickness of the charger) to the size of the largest device that needs charging. Cut out a hole to imbed the charger into the cork. Cut out a hole in the end of the cork for the charger power cord. The end result is the charger and the cork will provide a nice flush surface to charge any size tablet.
An easier way to charge tablets is to lay the tablet face down and set the charger upside down on the bottom of the tablet.
QI is designed for phone
Guys,
Ive been charging my tab (had a couple.. current one is Samsung Tab A) for years.
I simply buy a charging receiver with a USB connection. Plug it in, tape it onto the back and away you go...BUT...
USB charging receivers are designed for phones. 2000, 3000mah batteries so a charging input of 1000mah is ok. The tab battery is 6000 so a 1000 charger is Slooow
Most USB (wall) chargers are 1000mah and/or 2500mah.
wish someone would make a 2500 qi qharging receiver.... then life would be much better.
Even thought of updating my tab so I have faster CPU and USb type C connection... problem is QI for USB-C is also only 1000mah... WHY???
Faster charging would be much better
GRI2A
Im currently looking for a charging combo where i can put my phone (oneplus 6) and the watch in/on at the same time.
https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B06XGC1QGY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This the one i wanna check out, but i dont really know if the apple watch charger works with the galaxy watch or if there is a fitting alternative for this stand..otherwise i have to be creative
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Im currently looking for a charging combo where i can put my phone (oneplus 6) and the watch in/on at the same time.
https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B06XGC1QGY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This the one i wanna check out, but i dont really know if the apple watch charger works with the galaxy watch or if there is a fitting alternative for this stand..otherwise i have to be creative
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I've seen the samsung galaxy charger duo which charges both the phone and the watch, and there are also a couple of alternatives on amazon if you search for duo wireless chargers
One of the main reasons I pre-ordered my Galaxy Watch here in the UK was that it not only came with the standard single wireless charger that everyone gets, but it also came with a free Duo wireless charger! The Duo is OK, though I'm a bit surprised it used micro USB rather than USB C for power and that the section to put your watch on isn't magnetic like the single standard wireless charger is (I guess it's not so critical because its horizontal rather than vertical).
Both charging areas of the Duo have "fast charging" written on them, though is the Galaxy Watch even capable of that? I think the retail price of the Duo (89 pounds in the UK) is scandalously high - it's probably worth about a third of that. Single Qi chargers can be found for 10 pounds or less, so to charge 9 times that for a Duo is ridiculous.
Im guessing your right, but im looking for an alternative that wont charge your phone wireless too (because the op6 hasnt got wireless charging though)
Same here, I have a Nexus5x (and no plan to buy a Samsung phone any time soon).
I might end up 3d printing a stand with usb-c for my phone. I just need to find some good Galaxy Watch charger for that.
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Same here, I have a Nexus5x (and no plan to buy a Samsung phone any time soon).
I might end up 3d printing a stand with usb-c for my phone. I just need to find some good Galaxy Watch charger for that.
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That actually seems like a pretty good idea. If you do try and do this, you could share the model you used for the charger. Thanks in advance!
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Im currently looking for a charging combo where i can put my phone (oneplus 6) and the watch in/on at the same time.
https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B06XGC1QGY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This the one i wanna check out, but i dont really know if the apple watch charger works with the galaxy watch or if there is a fitting alternative for this stand..otherwise i have to be creative
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I honestly wouldn't expect an Apple charger to be compatible with anything but Apple.
I was in a Samsung Store and they have the Galaxy Watches on Display on the Chargers that look Great.
I would like to know How and Where and How Much.
How can I find the Samsung Galaxy Watch Charging Display Stand that I can Purchase?
Where is it Available to be able to Purchase?
How Much is the Official Samsung Galaxy Watch Charging Display Stand?
If Anyone Know then Please let Me know.