So the other day I decided to read up on the wireless charging dock. It seems that Google is taking inspiration from the Palm Touchstone. So I wondered if they would be cross compatible. I checked Amazon and found them for under 10 dollars, so I picked one up just for the hell of it. If it works, great. If it doesn't then oh well, I wasted 10 bucks.
I was wondering if anyone did the same thing
Matt1408 said:
So the other day I decided to read up on the wireless charging dock. It seems that Google is taking inspiration from the Palm Touchstone. So I wondered if they would be cross compatible. I checked Amazon and found them for under 10 dollars, so I picked one up just for the hell of it. If it works, great. If it doesn't then oh well, I wasted 10 bucks.
I was wondering if anyone did the same thing
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This is a really interesting idea... I would like to hear if this would work from someone more experienced with inductive charging!
If it uses the Qi standard then yes it will work
doubtful
I've posted this previously but I am sorta doubting it will work. I can't find anywhere that says the touchstone supports Qi. I looked at the Qi low power spec document and the ifixit teardown of the touchstone and it seems the primary coil geometries are fairly different. I definitely can't say for sure it won't based on just that but it leads me to wait until someone tests it. Phil over at android central has a nexus 4 now for review and has ordered a touchstone so he can test it. I'll wait until he does before I personally pull the trigger. I really hope I'm wrong though because at those prices I'd probably buy a bunch of them and have them all over the house and office!
the qi spec also requires a 175kHz "digital ping" to ensure a good connection between the receiver and the transmitter; of course not knowing what palm did doesn't help but it's more evidence that it won't be as simple as get it near and it should send energy. I was initially thinking it might work with a bit less efficiency as long as the primary coil operated in the 110-205 kHz range allowed by Qi, but the digital ping has me even less encouraged.
Save your money, a Googler on another forum (I think it was androidtalk) said he tried it and didnt work
The willingness to take one for the team is certainly appreciated, though.
I picked a couple up just in case, but after looking into it further i dont think it'll work
I figure worst case the touchstones are a nice enough magnetic desk "dock" (mainly to hold the phone, not connectivity) so no great loss
Kinda disappointed that it won't work. Oh well, maybe I can find another use for the touchstone.
Why it won't work? The palm touchstone is being used with modified s3 and others I'm sure I've read it use the Qi 2009 standards...
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I have a few HP Touchstone inductive charging units from my Touch Pad tablet, might those work? Are they different from the Palm units?
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I have a BNIB HP Touchpad Touchstome charger, would be great if it works
I also snapped one up for £5 hoping they might work. Sucks that they apparently don't
If these are working on modded S3s, surely they can work on the Nexus 4?
Even if it doesn't work it'll make a great bed side phone stand. If it at least holds the phone in place it may well be worth it regardless.
Yeah, these things are so cheap, that the shipping is more expensive.
Check out page 24 of 30 on the first link about their research. Second link was members talking about Touchstone's frequency. I went and canceled 2 of my Touchstones order. So both devices have to matched frequency to have inductive charging. There is a high chance that Google inductive charging device doesn't match with Touchstone's frequency.
http://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/bq51013.pdf
https://developer.palm.com/distribution/viewtopic.php?f=91&t=11227
Edit: It has been confirmed by Androidcentral's Admin that Touchstone will NOT work with Nexus 4.
Confrmed by android central. this will not work.
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First off, I do not have any affiliation with any vendors - whatsoever!
Here's an awesome deal on a highly-rated, 10,000mah battery bank for $29.99/free shipping!
Read about it here
Then go here for info on how to get the deal.
If you want more reviews, go here for reviews on the previous model (essentially the same thing).
I've known about this for a couple of days now, but I just grabbed one, and wanted to share with my fellow forumites.
Hope this helps someone else looking for a battery bank!
I have actually been looking for something like this.. but the price I see is $59.99. Is there a special code I have to use to get the discount and free shipping?
EDIT: oops I didn't read all the way
Yes - you have to go look at the SlickDeals link in my OP.
My smaller power battery bank has been a life-saver so many times in the past six months of ownership. I look forward to getting this one.
Goo deal .. the promo code is only valid from 8pm -11pm EST till Dec 31. Buhch of people say that they run out of the alloted quantities pretty fast, so try to get it as early as you can.
Technical Data say it's 5200mAh, product description say it's 10000mAh
5200mAh high capacity, the 2 top-rated 2600mAh Samsung 18650 battery cells [...]
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However, the RavPower website states that the pb07 is indeed 10000mAh:
http://www.ravpower.com/ravpower-dy...ones-digital-cameras-tablets-and-e-books.html
Yeah - the Amazon write-up is inaccurate in a number of places - it seems that info from prior models is carried forward. This model uses four Samsung cells that provide 2600mah each.
I'd go with the mfg'ers website and what actual customers say about the battery pack's capacity.
Not that this will make a difference for anyone else but I emailed the seller and they told me this product is not UL certified. Big bummer for me because I'm in the Navy and they require every device that we plug in aboard a ship to be UL certified. This would have been super handy for a deployment as electrical outlets are scarce on the boat. My search continues..
n3k said:
Not that this will make a difference for anyone else but I emailed the seller and they told me this product is not UL certified. Big bummer for me because I'm in the Navy and they require every device that we plug in aboard a ship to be UL certified. This would have been super handy for a deployment as electrical outlets are scarce on the boat. My search continues..
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There are plenty of options out there, just typically not at this price point. I took a moment to search and here's one from a company I can recommend:
http://www.amazon.com/10000mAh-Multi-voltage-External-Battery-Recorders/dp/B005NGKR54
Happy Holidays and THANKS for serving your country.
-bk
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There are plenty of options out there, just typically not at this price point. I took a moment to search and here's one from a company I can recommend:
http://www.amazon.com/10000mAh-Multi-voltage-External-Battery-Recorders/dp/B005NGKR54
Happy Holidays and THANKS for serving your country.
-bk
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yes, +1 to the Anker unit.
Just got mine. Super fast shipping. I'll report back after I get a chance to use it.
If you are on the fence, there are some new additions to the product reviews at Amazon here.
The deal lasts through the end of the year. I did notice that they sell out fast when the discount window starts at 8PM est.
Off to get it charged up...
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Just got mine. Super fast shipping. I'll report back after I get a chance to use it.
If you are on the fence, there are some new additions to the product reviews at Amazon here.
The deal lasts through the end of the year. I did notice that they sell out fast when the discount window starts at 8PM est.
Off to get it charged up...
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will you provide us with some pics of it next to the nexus 7 by chance (size comparison)?
wavrunrx,
Dude, I would love to, but unlike everyone on this forum right now, I don't yet own an N7. It's at the top of my xMas list and by most accounts I've "been good". So here's hope'in.
The height/width is about the size of a pack of cigs, and it's about 3/4" thick. Rounded edges, hefty, a beautiful piano-black finish, really nice design and comes with a charger, two usb/mini usb cables, and a black velvet storage bag.
If it were white and had an Apple logo on it, it would be $175, easy.
Still don't have an N7 (c'mon Santa! c'mon Santa!, I've been "nice" the whole f**ck'in year!!)...
... but I can report back that this battery pack is awesome. It takes a while to charge-up, but that's expected given it's capacity. I repeatedly put my Galaxy Nexus on it yesterday and it charges super fast and doesn't even break a sweat. Plus I could be charging another phone (or tablet) on the other charging port. Given what I've seen yesterday, this could be my sole energy source for my GNex for the better part of a week without ever being tethered to a wall.
Bookmark: Thanks for Sharing. May look into getting one before the deal expires.
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Still don't have an N7 (c'mon Santa! c'mon Santa!, I've been "nice" the whole f**ck'in year!!)...
... but I can report back that this battery pack is awesome. It takes a while to charge-up, but that's expected given it's capacity. I repeatedly put my Galaxy Nexus on it yesterday and it charges super fast and doesn't even break a sweat. Plus I could be charging another phone (or tablet) on the other charging port. Given what I've seen yesterday, this could be my sole energy source for my GNex for the better part of a week without ever being tethered to a wall.
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Very nice price indeed, thanks for the quick info. Just curious, how long does it take your unit to charge up?
I got one of these during this deal and I love it. The powerbank was nicely packaged and came with some extra tips for other cellphone models. Even came with an ac plug too which impressed me the most. I love getting products with added accessories that I didn't think would come with. As for the unit, it's compact and stylish and nicely designed. Very portable and lighter and smaller than I anticipated for a 10,000mah charging unit. It's literally small enough to hold in my pocket, but not both my phone and this together. If you carry a pack with you, this would be perfect.
I don't dare to crack open my unit but I read on an Amazon review that the four batteries used is Samsung 18650 power cells which can charge up to 500 or more times. There is also a lit up gauge that lights up to how much power is left in the powerbank. I used this on a short trip last weekend and maybe used this twice and it worked wonderfully. I can see myself using this during future camping trips, outdoor outings and even during emergencies. I love it and I can't stress this enough on having something like this since my phone tends to run out of battery fast during trips since I use my phone a lot during these times. Highly recommend everyone have something like this around.
i just got my unit in the mail today.
comes in a very nice box, well designed, comes with 2 micro usb cables, wall plug, and a felt pull-string bag. the unit itself is quite impressive. has a nice weight to it, and just feels solid. im still charging mine up, but sofar, (and especially for $30) i am *very* impressed.
wavrunrx said:
i just got my unit in the mail today.
comes in a very nice box, well designed, comes with 2 micro usb cables, wall plug, and a felt pull-string bag. the unit itself is quite impressive. has a nice weight to it, and just feels solid. im still charging mine up, but sofar, (and especially for $30) i am *very* impressed.
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Awesome. I just orders mine today. I live in Hawaii. How long did it take to get yours in the mail? Also can you do a review on how it charges the nexus 7? How long does it take? Can it fully charge the nexus? Can you use the nexus at the same time while it's charging? Etc. Etc. Thanks
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Awesome. I just orders mine today. I live in Hawaii. How long did it take to get yours in the mail? Also can you do a review on how it charges the nexus 7? How long does it take? Can it fully charge the nexus? Can you use the nexus at the same time while it's charging? Etc. Etc. Thanks
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right off the bat i can answer these:
"How long did it take to get yours in the mail?"
i live about 2 miles from where it shipped from, and if it wasnt for xmas eve/xmas day, i would have gotten my unit 2 days sooner. shipping would have been overnight, if not for xmas.
"Can you use the nexus at the same time while it's charging?"
unfortunately no. :crying:
when you are charging the unit itself, it shuts down the 2 remaining usb charge ports, until you unplug it from the wall.
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now that i re-read what you asked; yes, you can use your phone/tablet while it is charging from the RAVPower.
the RAVPower just cannot be plugged into the wall at the same time.
wavrunrx said:
right off the bat i can answer these:
"How long did it take to get yours in the mail?"
i live about 2 miles from where it shipped from, and if it wasnt for xmas eve/xmas day, i would have gotten my unit 2 days sooner. shipping would have been overnight, if not for xmas.
"Can you use the nexus at the same time while it's charging?"
unfortunately no. :crying:
when you are charging the unit itself, it shuts down the 2 remaining usb charge ports, until you unplug it from the wall.
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now that i re-read what you asked; yes, you can use your phone/tablet while it is charging from the RAVPower.
the RAVPower just cannot be plugged into the wall at the same time.
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whew! At first I was about to cancel my purchase because I thought you couldn't use the nexus while charging from the RAV. That would have been unacceptable. As far as not being able to use the RAV when the unit itself is charging I don't really mind. Thanks for the quick replies, I'm eager to get mine. Update us on your experience when you got a chance to test it fully charged if it's not too much of a bother
Has anyone heard if the Nexus 6 will magnetically attach to the Qi chargers like the Nexus 5? I'm a little worried it won't because of the curve on the back. I'd really like to use it as a car mount.
I've been wondering the same thing and have not heard anything yet. I use the AirDock in my car with my Nexus 5 and I love it.
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Has anyone heard if the Nexus 6 will magnetically attach to the Qi chargers like the Nexus 5? I'm a little worried it won't because of the curve on the back. I'd really like to use it as a car mount.
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The Nexus 5 didn't do that for *all* Qi chargers, only specific ones. Most don't have the magnetic pins to hold phones.
That being said, nobody has any idea at this point whether the Nexus 6 will...but my guess is no.
Edit, sorry, posted in wrong thread.
I asked both Google and Motorola Customer Service if the Nexus 6 supported the magnets for aligning the charger. Neither customer service was able to answer the question unfortunately, but your mileage may vary.
Google now lists support for the Nexus 6 in the Nexus Charger documentation.
Device Placement
"Nexus 6: 2.5 inches (64mm) from the bottom of the device"
https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/6073618?hl=en
This might imply it has the metal pins, but does not explicitly state that it does. But that placement doesn't seem very balanced without some form of magnetic help.
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Google now lists support for the Nexus 6 in the Nexus Charger documentation.
Device Placement
"Nexus 6: 2.5 inches (64mm) from the bottom of the device"
https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/6073618?hl=en
This might imply it has the metal pins, but does not explicitly state that it does. But that placement doesn't seem very balanced without some form of magnetic help.
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Good catch. Yeah I would agree that it would have to have some kind of magnetic help. I just can't believe none of the early reviews or hands on videos have mentioned this. To me this is a pretty important feature
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Good catch. Yeah I would agree that it would have to have some kind of magnetic help. I just can't believe none of the early reviews or hands on videos have mentioned this. To me this is a pretty important feature
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Sadly, wireless charging is just a footnote to most reviewers, especially in the US where most phones don't come with it without paying for an extra add-on item (either a case or a sticker for the inside of the phone). Most reviewers are either rushing to get the review out and didn't get said accessory, or don't own a charger so don't bother. Sad, really, because wireless charging is a feature that a lot of people would love if they knew it was there. In your car, especially, the ability to just stick your phone in the holder to both charge and secure it and use a bluetooth adapter for hands free/music playback is a REALLY nice feature. Less fiddling with wires feels like the future.
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Sadly, wireless charging is just a footnote to most reviewers, especially in the US where most phones don't come with it without paying for an extra add-on item (either a case or a sticker for the inside of the phone). Most reviewers are either rushing to get the review out and didn't get said accessory, or don't own a charger so don't bother. Sad, really, because wireless charging is a feature that a lot of people would love if they knew it was there. In your car, especially, the ability to just stick your phone in the holder to both charge and secure it and use a bluetooth adapter for hands free/music playback is a REALLY nice feature. Less fiddling with wires feels like the future.
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Yep! I'm getting ready to buy the Air Dock soon (after they announce the new one sometime this month) and then I will get the bluetooth adapter to do exactly what you are talking about
Should get the Airdock, it is great, but version 2 is coming soon with improved charging coil, among several other features. Either way, the Airdock is great, I have three!
arvonn said:
Should get the Airdock, it is great, but version 2 is coming soon with improved charging coil, among several other features. Either way, the Airdock is great, I have three!
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Ohhh! You sound like you know more than me! Can you tell me when to expect the new air dock? I know it's supposed to be announced this month but will it be ready to ship this month too? Also what do you mean improved coil? Is it a higher current? Spill ALL the beans! Haha
MKBHD said he couldn't get it to charge using Qi on the Nexus charger. Have there been any reviews that have confirmed the Qi actually works on the N6 via a real world test and not just going by what the specs say?
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MKBHD said he couldn't get it to charge using Qi on the Nexus charger. Have there been any reviews that have confirmed the Qi actually works on the N6 via a real world test and not just going by what the specs say?
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I just finished this video. It better be working in mine. I use wireless charging all the freaking time. I would much rather have this than fast charge if I had to choose. But no, I haven't seen any reviews with it yet...
The Nexus Charger official help now list the Nexus 6 as compatible and shows the location of the qi receiver.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXA6mpIsZTY&list=UUDt0iwnK2sPXaOyZhVmXIQw#t=258
Got this from Reddit. This video shows the N6 on a Qi pad charging. From this and with Google's and Moto's pages showing Qi is supported I'm going to say that he must have had a bad unit.
I really expect to be able to use this with my airdock, ill be super dissapointed if the N6 doesnt have the metal plates for the magnets to grab....
Magnets on Nexus 6
They are either not there or are not activated by the Google qi charger from the play store like the Nexus 5 was.
One thing I will say, I have to set my n6 a bit more to the right than center to get it to connect and, more importantly, I set it on my qi pad at 11:30 the other night at 58%, woke up the next morning at 8am, 64%....... Very unsettling. Battery has been too dead every morning since to risk testing it again but my N7 charges just fine.
So I know that people all say the 6 supports Qi wireless charging but in a youtube video review by Marques Brownlee, he said that the 6 won't charge when placed on a nexus wireless charging pad. I am wondering if anyone who's already got his 6 and a nexus wireless charging pad can try it out?
Yes I'd love to hear how it works, and about the magnet location.
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So I know that people all say the 6 supports Qi wireless charging but in a youtube video review by Marques Brownlee, he said that the 6 won't charge when placed on a nexus wireless charging pad. I am wondering if anyone who's already got his 6 and a nexus wireless charging pad can try it out?
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Here a screen shot of someone in another forum stating the n6 is indeed working with wireless charging right out of the box. Hope this helps!
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Yes I'd love to hear how it works, and about the magnet location.
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I have a Powerbot, it works. Seems to be right in the center is where the spot is.
Edit: Actually it seems to be a little bit more towards the bottom. Here is a picture.
It works just fine lb by tylt vu and other generic chargers. It feels like it charges super slow though (I know it's s huge battery, but still feels extra slow). The quick charging is quite impressive though.
Woohoo! I have a DT-910 (the real model number that was incorrectly written as BT-910 in the screen shot). I was really worried that it wouldn't work with the N6 being so much taller. Unlike most wireless chargers, this stand-up dock won't exactly let you slide the phone down until you find the sweet spot. Thank you Moto/Google for thinking about this and placing the coils a bit below center!
There's another OP (4 actually) about this already please search before posting and yes qi works.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/help/qi-charging-t2941516
The charging coil is lower than one would expect: https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/6102554?hl=en&ref_topic=3415470
I have the Nexus 5 wireless charging dock. Only downside i can see is that either there are no magnets/magnetic discs at all, or the curved back greatly diminishes the ability of the magnets in the dock to grab the phone... because there's very little resistance to it. My guess is it's only the magnets being attracted to something else in the phone. Nowhere near as glued to the charger as the Nexus 5 is. Probably the only thing that'll make me want to ditch the Nexus 5's wireless charging puck for something else.
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It works just fine lb by tylt vu and other generic chargers. It feels like it charges super slow though (I know it's s huge battery, but still feels extra slow). The quick charging is quite impressive though.
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But what about the actual official Nexus Wirelss charger? Does that work? That is the charger I have and like everyone else I'm really eager to know!
Cheers,
Mark
mark.m.moran said:
But what about the actual official Nexus Wirelss charger? Does that work? That is the charger I have and like everyone else I'm really eager to know!
Cheers,
Mark
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Yeah, my friend got the Nexus 6 (one of the few to place an order) and he says his nexus 7 2013 qi wireless charger still works perfectly. He just has to place it DIRECTLY in the middle.
Hope this helps
Kyle
Fantastic mate! I have the same one (I think), I bought it directly from Google Play to charge my Nexus 5!
On a slightly different note I'm in Europe and my brother is in San Francisco. He is coming to Ireland next week and I want him to bring me a Nexus 6! I know I may run into issues with LTE but is there anything else I should be aware of? He will most likely buy it from T-Mobile in the USA, I think they are normally good in terms of phones not being locked etc.?
All the best,
M
Because the S6/S6E uses Qi and PMA you can use either mat. I just ordered 2 of the below ones for only $8.99 each.
With prices that low I thought I would share with you guys.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0082YVBO0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
(Please move if this should be in accessories, I wasn't too sure, Thanks)
bestbuy give you free wireless charger when you preorder galaxy s6 but i ordered it on att.com
now i dont feel so bad !
I got the free charge pad from my Best Buy pre-order and I still bought this, the wireless battery bank is pretty much worth it for $8.99, let alone the charge pad as well. I'll use one near my bed and the other on my desk.
http://www.amazon.ca/Wireless-Charg...15858&sr=8-3&keywords=note+4+wireless+charger
Just bought this one.. Like the fact that placing the phone should be a breeze... Struggled big time with my nexus 5 wireless pad since it was so small
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Rydsmith said:
Because the S6/S6E uses Qi and PMA you can use either mat. I just ordered 2 of the below ones for only $8.99 each.
With prices that low I thought I would share with you guys.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0082YVBO0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Any info on the charging rate? Is it 5V/1A like QI chargers?
Just ordered 2, thanks for the heads up on these. I get my edge on Monday so I'll let you know how well it charges.
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Any info on the charging rate? Is it 5V/1A like QI chargers?
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I came across an old review that said it put out 1A.
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I wouldn't skimp out on a cheap wireless charger. being that wireless charging puts a bit of wear & tear on the battery i would opt for a better one that at least give you piece of mind. the problem with the cheap chargers is they can create unnecessary wasted energy that will create more heat on your device/battery. more heat = degrade battery faster.
here is one i would recommended that doesn't break the bank:
RAVPower Wireless Charging Pad: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PY1YBA0/
outputs at 5v @ 1A.
it's $19 and great reviews. protect your investment and spend a few bucks more for a more reliable charger.
@tft
Did you even look at the link before posting? This isn't some off brand Chinese charger, it's the Duracell PMA charger that came or with the iPhone 4 this it's muh cheaper due to its age and not quality.
Rydsmith said:
Because the S6/S6E uses Qi and PMA you can use either mat. I just ordered 2 of the below ones for only $8.99 each.
With prices that low I thought I would share with you guys.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0082YVBO0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
(Please move if this should be in accessories, I wasn't too sure, Thanks)
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That's a great deal...thanks for the heads up....
I wonder if Qi or PMA is better for the S6 although it can support both....hmmm is one newer technology than the other? Or are we talking the same charging technology, but with two name tags like Coke and Pepsi?
Thanks for the heads up, this is a great deal for sure, especially with the spare battery pack. in for one.
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@tft
Did you even look at the link before posting? This isn't some off brand Chinese charger, it's the Duracell PMA charger that came or with the iPhone 4 this it's muh cheaper due to its age and not quality.
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yes, and it's discontinued which is why it's so cheap,. my local Radioshack had them for $8.
the Samsung will work with either charging technology, but Qi charging seems to be the winning "standard" for wireless charging, almost all newer phones are more likely to come with Qi compatibility rather than PMA. so while the PMA might work fine, chances are your $8.99 discontinued charger might not be compatible with your next phone. Nexus 6/5/4/7, Sony Xperia Z3V, Motorola, etc All use Qi. i would much rather spend $10 more and at least i know it will work with my future phones since i upgrade almost yearly..
IT WORKS!!! I'll test to see how long it takes to get to fully charged once I drop this bad boy down to 50%.
DLovo313 said:
IT WORKS!!! I'll test to see how long it takes to get to fully charged once I drop this bad boy down to 50%.
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Well how well did it do? Does it get very hot after wirelessly charging for a while?
I bought two of these and just tested one out. Seems to work great and actually charged my phone faster than I thought it would. One huge drawback for me that I'm not sure is a problem with Qi is that it would not charge with my case on. I think PMA requires the magnet portion to catch in order to work and that's going to be difficult with any case.
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Well how well did it do? Does it get very hot after wirelessly charging for a while?
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I fell asleep around 130am and the phone was at 43%, woke up for work at 450am and it was fully charged and not hot or even warm at all. I'm gonna have to do a real time drain and charge on my day off to see how long it officially takes.
Also, I have the Samsung slim case on it and it charged with it on.
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I fell asleep around 130am and the phone was at 43%, woke up for work at 450am and it was fully charged and not hot or even warm at all. I'm gonna have to do a real time drain and charge on my day off to see how long it officially takes.
Also, I have the Samsung slim case on it and it charged with it on.
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Interesting. I have a couple of those Lumia Chargers still when the Lumia 900 released that I got for free? or cheap. Gotta dig them up somewhere but it would be cool to use those if they work. I remember charging the Nexus 4 on it was a nightmare cause you had it angle it EXACTLY right or it wouldn't charge.
blackout203 said:
Interesting. I have a couple of those Lumia Chargers still when the Lumia 900 released that I got for free? or cheap. Gotta dig them up somewhere but it would be cool to use those if they work. I remember charging the Nexus 4 on it was a nightmare cause you had it angle it EXACTLY right or it wouldn't charge.
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Nah with this Duracell mat I just layed it on the mat and it picked up the charge right away.
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Nah with this Duracell mat I just layed it on the mat and it picked up the charge right away.
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Appreciate it - just ordered a white one.
thx for the post. ordered a wireless charger as well. for 10 bucks you cant go wrong.
I have been using Samsung Galaxy S6 for two and half years, and I am about to switching to 5T.
I wonder anybody has a recommendation for wireless charging receiver -- the thin tap that sticks to the back of your phone. I tried some of them, including the name brand Nillkin, on my other phone (Le Pro 3) and found out that the battery will start to drain after being charged to full. Hence I wonder if oneplus has such problems or not.
Thanks.
No support for wireless charger on OP.
droidhd said:
No support for wireless charger on OP.
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that wasnt his q. i dont know that anyone has had a chance to try one to make a recommendation. i suppose any usb c receiver that is qi compatible will work. maybe you can find one that supports quick charge.
I don't know if anybody tried the nillkin wireless charging case for oneplus5. I hope they can make one for 5t as well. I can't leave wireless charging now.
I have Oneplus 5 magic case with car magnetic charger and it work perfectly. I wrote e-mail to [email protected] and got feedback - similar case for 5t would be available soon.
Just want to have an update. Returned the Nillkin receiver, got another one, Tankship. Surprisingly this less popular one works. Used for over 24 hours, and was able to charge my phone to 100%. Of course, charging is slow, which is expected. But I sit in office all day except have meetings. It allows me to keep my phone charged w/o wearing out my usb port.
Will test it for couple more days ...
lyrebird said:
Just want to have an update. Returned the Nillkin receiver, got another one, Tankship. Surprisingly this less popular one works. Used for over 24 hours, and was able to charge my phone to 100%. Of course, charging is slow, which is expected. But I sit in office all day except have meetings. It allows me to keep my phone charged w/o wearing out my usb port.
Will test it for couple more days ...
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Got a link by chance, please?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075HVQX6Z/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Noticed one other issue, sometime my samsumg charger pad shows it is working, but the phone is not being charged (charging light is off but battery level goes down).
It happened once this morning, and repositioning the phone did not help. A reboot of my phone made it work again.
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Got a link by chance, please?
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lyrebird said:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075HVQX6Z/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Noticed one other issue, sometime my samsumg charger pad shows it is working, but the phone is not being charged (charging light is off but battery level goes down).
It happened once this morning, and repositioning the phone did not help. A reboot of my phone made it work again.
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FWIW, I checked the amazon reviews on fakespot and it gave it a poor grade, couple of reviewers are suspect with giving too many positive reviews. I'm hesitant on pulling the trigger on getting one now.
I am bothered too with those fake reviews so I always go to the one with more reviews first, which is Nillkin. Unfortunately the one I tried first did not work at all.
Good thing is you can return it for free. Amazon Prime, I love it!
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FWIW, I checked the amazon reviews on fakespot and it gave it a poor grade, couple of reviewers are suspect with giving too many positive reviews. I'm hesitant on pulling the trigger on getting one now.
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Wanted to check if anybody has had good experience with any of the qi-cases for 5T (or if not cases, at least qi receivers).
Hopefully something came up in the last year or so since the last post.
Yes, I did spend quite a few hours google-ing this but was not available to find anything.
When no qi-cases for 5T are available on the market - can anybody recommend a qi-receiver with usb-c that could be combined with a magnet system for car holders (like Nilkin: nillkin.org/accessories/chargers/nillkin )?
Are there any 5T cases with a magnet in the case itself which could be used with a universal qi-receiver?
Does anybody have a practical experience with a magnet ring or quadratic magnet like nilkins on the inner side or the outer side of any normal 5T case ? If so, which ("normal" 5Tcase was that?
Thanks for any and all help you could give me.
Regards,
Pavana
Hi Pavana,
I don't have a positive answer for your query. But if the need of having a magnetic cover is because you need hang your phone in the car, perhaps you can consider to use a qi charger on your car.
I have been using this for 10 months now. While it is slow in charging (barely maintains the level of charge if I use navigation+sportiy at the same time), it works with many cases, even this one.
pavana said:
Wanted to check if anybody has had good experience with any of the qi-cases for 5T (or if not cases, at least qi receivers).
Hopefully something came up in the last year or so since the last post.
Yes, I did spend quite a few hours google-ing this but was not available to find anything.
When no qi-cases for 5T are available on the market - can anybody recommend a qi-receiver with usb-c that could be combined with a magnet system for car holders (like Nilkin: nillkin.org/accessories/chargers/nillkin )?
Are there any 5T cases with a magnet in the case itself which could be used with a universal qi-receiver?
Does anybody have a practical experience with a magnet ring or quadratic magnet like nilkins on the inner side or the outer side of any normal 5T case ? If so, which ("normal" 5Tcase was that?
Thanks for any and all help you could give me.
Regards,
Pavana
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