Wireless charger for Vzw G2 & Nexus 7 - G2 Accessories

Hello,
Could someone recommend a wireless charger for both the G2 and Nexus 7? Seeing is the G2 has quick charge or whatever its called, I don't want to get a charger that isn't suited well for the G2 or would cook the nexus.
I am just not sure if they are compatible or if I need to keep an eye for certain amps.
I can get the Nokia DT-900 for $15 or was considering this one. Both are are priced really well but the Nokia seems so small.
Thanks,

Just remember that you get what you pay for. Cheap chargers tend to charge more slowly and don't do as good of a job. The first review you see on that one you linked, is probably a common issue because the charger isn't smart enough to trickle power to the device once it reaches full. Instead the phone hits 100% and the charger turns off after that. So when you wake up in the morning, it might not be completely full.
Also, cheap Qi chargers tend to be very particular about the placement of the device, making it more of a hassle to find the "sweet spot".
Personally I'd say drop the extra money and buy a name brand one with plenty of good reviews. I'd imagine the LG made one will even charge the G2 all super fast like it's supposed to do.
Sent from CAMACHO, my Verizon G2 (VS980) running PAC ROM 4.3.

To my knowledge, "quick charge" doesn't really apply to the wireless chargers. They max out at around 1A of current, whereas the wall charger is more than twice that. Anything Qi will charge both the Nexus 7 and the G2, just look at the output current to see how fast it can charge, some are low.

I went to my local Verizon store (corporate) and picked up a Tylt Vu wireless charger (around $70). It comes in a few different colors and will charge your phone vertical or horizontally. FYI - It worked great, even with an Otterbox Defender case on it. No more scratching the hell out of the bottom of my phone at night! LOL!

I have both and I use this charger http://m.ebay.com/itm/360810800471. It's perfect cause I can charge both at the same time. I purchased a refurbished one when I got the LG G2 on the first day it was released. I've not had a problem.
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Good info.
It is helpful to know that I do not need to worry about the Quick Charge feature of the G2.
Also might be handy to get the dual charger, that would be pretty sweet.

I have the Nokia one and it works fine on both devices for me. Definitely a great steal.
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dont take my word for it....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xutTrB5J4E&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Wireless Qi Charging base

So I have been doing a lot of looking and this is my first phone with Wireless/Qi charging. Here is what I found so far. What is everyones experience, favorites, and ones to avoid? Two of the main issues Ive seen are, how finicky is the charger on where you place the phone. And does it trickle charge. If it "turns off" at 100%, your phone will start to discharge and youll wake up at 90%.
LG-WCP-300 - seems a little small. Would love a slab type that I can just plop my phone down and hot worry it'll tip over because I put it too far to one side. It charges at 1.8 which is nice (I think per androidcentral, the power cord is 1.8, but the base drops it down to 1A, oh well)
http://www.amazon.com/LG-Electronics-WCP-300-Wireless-Charging/dp/B00C6VP03I/ref=sr_1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1379117720&sr=1-1&keywords=lg+wireless+charger
Nokia DT-90 - some say you have to get it in that "sweet" spot, which is annoying when you are wanting to just put it down and go to sleep.
http://www.amazon.com/Nokia-DT-900-Wireless-Charging-Plate/dp/B00A3NCC5K/ref=sr_1_2?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1379117800&sr=1-2&keywords=wireless+charger
Panasonic Qi Charging Pad QE-TM101-K - doesnt trickle charge. So when it gets to 100...it turns off, then when your phone gets to ~95% it turns back on and then on and then off...and so on...no good. Although the size and ability to put it ANYWHERE and know itll start charging it perfect.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOHb-bBlPow
ZENS Wireless - "turns off after fully charged." so after it gets to 100%...itll turn off and Ill wake up with it at 90%??
http://www.shopandroid.com/zens-wireless-single-charger/5A233A14193.htm
LuguLake 6000mAh - looks cool, not that the portability is needed. Seems to be easily placed and starts charging.
http://www.amazon.com/LuguLake-Enabled-Inductive-Wireless-Charging/dp/B00CY4SG10
Others
TYLT http://tylt.com/vu/
Energizer - its very slick and a little angled so some phones (probably not the G2?) tend to slide down it and you wake up with your phone on the floor http://www.energizer.com/portable-power/wireless-chargers/qi-wireless/Pages/single-charger.aspx
I got the Nokia for my G2 based on all the reviews. No sweet spot needed so far. I just basically place the phone on the plate and it charges.
Went with the Nokia as well.Works fine.
I like the devices offered by TYLT - not only the QI charger due to its ability to serve as a table stand while charging the phone, but also the power plant and the USB connector cables are interesting. The design is nice, too. Has anyone recognized this brand and used their products?
Really like the Tylt Vu....been eyeing it forawhile, and may scoop one up.
I'm also interested in this: http://www.nokia.com/global/products/accessory/cr-200/ A little pricey but A LOT of functionality.
do you all charge your devices every night? all the old talk about not charging your device all the time so you don't "wear" out your battery. Is it actually better to have a charger that turns off and on? I liked the tylt charger too, thinking that or the nokia.
KCisTall said:
Really like the Tylt Vu....been eyeing it forawhile, and may scoop one up.
I'm also interested in this: http://www.nokia.com/global/products/accessory/cr-200/ A little pricey but A LOT of functionality.
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OMG, you just made my day. I was dreaming about a wireless car dock. :fingers-crossed:
EDIT: WHERE CAN I BUY THIS?!!? DAMN IT!!!!
EDIT2: Found it for those they want to try it. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EVVO0XW/ref=ox_ya_os_product
They also seem to have a cool home dock. http://www.nokia.com/global/products/accessory/dt-910/
On amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A3NCC8M/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
friguy3 said:
So I have been doing a lot of looking and this is my first phone with Wireless/Qi charging. Here is what I found so far. What is everyones experience, favorites, and ones to avoid? Two of the main issues Ive seen are, how finicky is the charger on where you place the phone. And does it trickle charge. If it "turns off" at 100%, your phone will start to discharge and youll wake up at 90%.
LG-WCP-300 - seems a little small. Would love a slab type that I can just plop my phone down and hot worry it'll tip over because I put it too far to one side. It charges at 1.8 which is nice (I think per androidcentral, the power cord is 1.8, but the base drops it down to 1A, oh well)
http://www.amazon.com/LG-Electronics-WCP-300-Wireless-Charging/dp/B00C6VP03I/ref=sr_1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1379117720&sr=1-1&keywords=lg+wireless+charger
Nokia DT-90 - some say you have to get it in that "sweet" spot, which is annoying when you are wanting to just put it down and go to sleep.
http://www.amazon.com/Nokia-DT-900-Wireless-Charging-Plate/dp/B00A3NCC5K/ref=sr_1_2?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1379117800&sr=1-2&keywords=wireless+charger
Panasonic Qi Charging Pad QE-TM101-K - doesnt trickle charge. So when it gets to 100...it turns off, then when your phone gets to ~95% it turns back on and then on and then off...and so on...no good. Although the size and ability to put it ANYWHERE and know itll start charging it perfect.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOHb-bBlPow
ZENS Wireless - "turns off after fully charged." so after it gets to 100%...itll turn off and Ill wake up with it at 90%??
http://www.shopandroid.com/zens-wireless-single-charger/5A233A14193.htm
LuguLake 6000mAh - looks cool, not that the portability is needed. Seems to be easily placed and starts charging.
http://www.amazon.com/LuguLake-Enabled-Inductive-Wireless-Charging/dp/B00CY4SG10
Others
TYLT http://tylt.com/vu/
Energizer - its very slick and a little angled so some phones (probably not the G2?) tend to slide down it and you wake up with your phone on the floor http://www.energizer.com/portable-power/wireless-chargers/qi-wireless/Pages/single-charger.aspx
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FYI - AT&T online has the Nokia charging plate for $24.50 (half off!) Free shipping but you need to pay tax (still a lot cheaper than elsewhere)
Anyone get the Nokia DT-900? Was looking at that one but I know the output is supposed to be pretty low.
MoNsTeReNeRgY22 said:
Anyone get the Nokia DT-900? Was looking at that one but I know the output is supposed to be pretty low.
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its 750 mA...i would like at least 1 A (being that if I plug it in I can get 1.8 A!!) not sure there are any that charge over 1A unfortunately.
MoNsTeReNeRgY22 said:
Anyone get the Nokia DT-900? Was looking at that one but I know the output is supposed to be pretty low.
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I have it and I'm very happy with it. Charges quickly despite specs and there is no "sweet spot." Just drop and charge. Also, I like the cable from the wall outlet to the base was longer than most so it sits nicely on my desk at work.
klinggalaxy said:
I like the devices offered by TYLT - not only the QI charger due to its ability to serve as a table stand while charging the phone, but also the power plant and the USB connector cables are interesting. The design is nice, too. Has anyone recognized this brand and used their products?
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A couple of days ago I ordered a TYLT Vu off their website for $70 shipped. I will report my experience with it once it arrives.
Just picked up the LG one from Verizon. Works great with case on. USB cable and wall plug seems identical to what came with the phone.
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Is LG G2 International Version qi wireless capable?
abie1102 said:
Is LG G2 International Version qi wireless capable?
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Verizon is the only one.
Just pulled the trigger on the TYLT VU, liked the idea of having it upright a little. I think the LG charges faster but Ill be charging overnight so no biggie. FYI...Nordstrom is $100 but from TYLT is $70!
dt-900 is $25 @ AT&T's store... if you have a premium corporate discount, drops another 50%.. Just got 2 for $25 shipped
I picked this one up, but now i'm unsure because it says there is a 1A output, doesn't that mean it will say it's slow charging? Love the idea of being able to charge on the go.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CUW64QU/ref=pe_385040_30332190_pe_175190_21431760_3p_M3T1_ST1_dp_1
I have the samsung pad. It works, but I think might turn off after hitting 100. Now I will be checking for it.
AmbroseAI said:
A couple of days ago I ordered a TYLT Vu off their website for $70 shipped. I will report my experience with it once it arrives.
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Thanks. That looks pretty good. I might get one too.

Cheap wireless charging pad for verizon LG G2?

Can anyone confirm a cheap wireless charging pad for the Verizon g2? I know its set up for wireless charging but I was wondering if there is a cheap dock or pad on eBay that someone can confirm is working.
Thanks
stu5797 said:
Can anyone confirm a cheap wireless charging pad for the Verizon g2? I know its set up for wireless charging but I was wondering if there is a cheap dock or pad on eBay that someone can confirm is working.
Thanks
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I got a Yes Digi Qi charger from Amazon (link). It works just fine with my G2. The first time I put it on it kept connecting/disconnecting the power rapidly, until I realized it has to sit up just a tad above being centered. I haven't had any problems since.
I haven't received my case yet (Incipio DualPro), so I don't know if it will work with it. I have, however, gotten it to charge through a stack of about 20 sheets of printer paper so I'm sure it'll be fine with a case.
Update: Just got my case yesterday. I can happily report that the charger works with the case. Yay!
Thanks! I will be receiving this as a gift. Hopefully it works...
www.amazon.com/Lerway-Wireless-Powe...dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
Just received two of those ... they work great !
The LED is very good to tell you if the link is good. Easy to locate the good spot.
Charge pretty quick (VZW LG G2, Nexus 7 all with covers).
Nokia DT-900 Half-off
The Nokia DT-900 is currently half-off on att.com, if anyone's interested.
http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/accessories/chargers/sku6290260.html#fbid=Qec_2FFDzlV
The Nokia's look like they are small and thick. I'd like to see some pics of the Nokia with a G2.
The Lerway looks similar to my Samsung model except it lacks the LED, which I can do without. I'd spend $20 on a Qi Charger. Can't see spending $50+ though.
DERP!
Just watched a Youtube video and realized the Nokia DT-900 Qi Charger uses a stupid barrel plug for power. FAIL. Instant fail. I travel and love being able to take 1 wall adapter, 1 MicroUSB cable, and my Qi Charging plate and it lets me Qi Charge, or charge my headphones, or tablet, controllers, etc.
Not interested in a Qi Charger that requires its own power supply. I'd rather do the LerWay or try to find another Samsung for $24 (what I paid for mine).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8yPkYseIkU
around 2:50
Just bought this from eBay, will let you know how it works. When it arrives in the next couple of days.
eBay Qi Charger with 12000mAh battery!!
CtK4949 said:
Just bought this from eBay, will let you know how it works. When it arrives in the next couple of days.
eBay Qi Charger with 12000mAh battery!!
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That's pretty cool! Let us know if the 2.1A output will achieve fast charge. I just got a power bank and even with the 2A output it slow charges.
I don't think you're getting a fast charge with Qi. I think the transfer rate is super slow which is a limitation of the current technology.
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...not a charging pad
This is a receiver that is charged from a charging pad, not a charging pad itself. Not sure if that was clear....
Just bought this from eBay, will let you know how it works. When it arrives in the next couple of days.
eBay Qi Charger with 12000mAh battery!!
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lumpy211 said:
I got a Yes Digi Qi charger from Amazon (link). It works just fine with my G2. The first time I put it on it kept connecting/disconnecting the power rapidly, until I realized it has to sit up just a tad above being centered. I haven't had any problems since.
I haven't received my case yet (Incipio DualPro), so I don't know if it will work with it. I have, however, gotten it to charge through a stack of about 20 sheets of printer paper so I'm sure it'll be fine with a case.
Update: Just got my case yesterday. I can happily report that the charger works with the case. Yay!
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Does that charge as fast as a normal charger? I think wireless charging would be nice (though not really necessary) so if it works just as fast or faster i might get one but if not then i dont see the benefit for myself. Thanks
abdel12345 said:
Does that charge as fast as a normal charger? I think wireless charging would be nice (though not really necessary) so if it works just as fast or faster i might get one but if not then i dont see the benefit for myself. Thanks
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Whoops, sorry I took so long to respond. It's definitely slower than the wired charger that came with the G2. But on the other hand, I'm in and out of my office throughout the day, so it's nice to just pop it on when I'm in and let it sip some juice. It's usually full before noon, even with me putting it on and off. I don't charge it overnight so it gets down to about 30-40% depending on my use the rest of the previous day.
lumpy211 said:
Whoops, sorry I took so long to respond. It's definitely slower than the wired charger that came with the G2. But on the other hand, I'm in and out of my office throughout the day, so it's nice to just pop it on when I'm in and let it sip some juice. It's usually full before noon, even with me putting it on and off. I don't charge it overnight so it gets down to about 30-40% depending on my use the rest of the previous day.
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Thanks. I'm probably going to get a different one. On Anson there's a deal for one for 20 bucks abs the code 5offpod gets u it for 15 with free shipping.
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External battery pack for G2

Hello,
I m looking for a battery pack which would feet with my new lg g2. I nearly bought an Anker but their custom service told none of their batteries were compatible with the G2.
I found some clues that the Trent power pack ultra do work with it but I cannot find a way to deliver it to France...
Does someone has a valid battery pack which working well with the gorgeous G2 battery? I am not looking for a case because to be able to use it to charge some other stuff like an iPad.
Thanks.
Compatible? It's just a charger, right? It just provides a ready supply of power at a certain voltage, with a max amperage. So I'm sure everything will work. If you want max charging speed, pick a 2A max current model
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Incep said:
Compatible? It's just a charger, right? It just provides a ready supply of power at a certain voltage, with a max amperage. So I'm sure everything will work. If you want max charging speed, pick a 2A max current model
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I saw few comments of users telling that their phone stop charging 3-4 seconds after plugging in the charger. Anker even remove every reference to LG G2 on their website, some battery page mention of "not compatible with G2" cf: Anker 2nd Gen Astro3 12000mAh
It s what made me suspicious, and I have started looking for real feedback on battery pack with G2.
I m guessing g2 with his gorgeous battery have some kind of protection circuit which does not accept low current charger or stuff like that.
Pacman107 said:
I saw few comments of users telling that their phone stop charging 3-4 seconds after plugging in the charger. Anker even remove every reference to LG G2 on their website, some battery page mention of "not compatible with G2" cf: Anker 2nd Gen Astro3 12000mAh
It s what made me suspicious, and I have started looking for real feedback on battery pack with G2.
I m guessing g2 with his gorgeous battery have some kind of protection circuit which does not accept low current charger or stuff like that.
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Seems odd to me. I've been using my phone with cheap ebay chargers, which admittedly gave me pretty slow charging, but they've always worked. Sorry, I can't be of any help then, maybe someone else knows.
I have a RavPower 10400mAh and it works great with my lg g2. I don't know why Anker doesn't have any chargers that fit with g2 as most of the phones in the market has either a cable like apples' or a unified like most of the other phones.
Incep said:
Seems odd to me. I've been using my phone with cheap ebay chargers, which admittedly gave me pretty slow charging, but they've always worked. Sorry, I can't be of any help then, maybe someone else knows.
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Thanks !!
That was exactly the kind of feedback i was looking for.
Just for information, how long does it take to charge your LG G2 with it?
Pacman107 said:
Thanks !!
That was exactly the kind of feedback i was looking for.
Just for information, how long does it take to charge your LG G2 with it?
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it really differs, I mean, some were absolutely crap, but most of them are able to give atleast 500mA, concidering its a 3000mA battery, that would be 6 hours. In comparison, the stock charger would manage to do it in well under two hours. But charging rate is something I think the manufacturer should provide in the spec sheet.
If you have a Verizon model, you might run into problems as third party chargers have been reported to be very slow.
Look HERE . They have some awesome deals.
30,000MAH is that even possible?
ingoljosh said:
Look HERE . They have some awesome deals.
30,000MAH is that even possible?
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I checked it out. It says
"Battery actual capacity:13800mAh"
Which is still fairly much. It isn't exactly uncommon for chinese manufacturers to exaggurate
Incep said:
I checked it out. It says
"Battery actual capacity:13800mAh"
Which is still fairly much. It isn't exactly uncommon for chinese manufacturers to exaggurate
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they might be accidentally adding an extra zero at the end. HAHAHAHAHA! :laugh:
I sprung for a mophie powerstation XL (it helps I work for a large photo/electronics retailer and got a great discount on it) and am very happy with it. It's a little big and weighs about a pound, but fits in my bag and it can charge my G2 and my N7FHD multiple times. I'm going to Vegas for a week and know the 12,000 mAh battery is plenty to cover my devices and my wife's SGSIII.
I've got an Anker Astro 5600mAh and it charges my G2 perfectly fine. Sure, its at the slower speed, 1A, but a charge is a charge.
Sometimes it cant charge with external charger because of the charger and phones electronic talk together and find some reason why not to charge. This problem is very usual with laptops and laptop chargers. I had this problem once with phone too and the easiest what helped me was to use another microusb cable, the one with only charging ports, not the data ports.
I use the anker 2nd gen 6000mAh and I have always a good charge time
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Try the RAVPower external battery pack, I have their 14,000mAh and it can charge two devices at the same time. It did help me out of emergencies many times.
I would still like to know why its not compatible. I've been using the 1st gen anker astro (10,000 mah model) without issue untill it has decided to die hence now looking to replace it.
I also use the Anker 40w wall (also using power QI) charger with my G2 without a problem...
have raikko 5200 MAh, have it for about 3 years (bough it for my old optimus 2x originally) and it still works. I think the capacity is little lower now, but still great results after long time. I can charge approx one and quarter times.
i have 3 diferent external battery packs. (im playing ingress)
My advice ... By a anker of amazon. thay are by far the best chargers and the price is realy good.
I had the same issue when I was going to buy an Anker battery pack as well.
I think I'll probably get a RavPower battery pack. Is it best to use the 2amp slot to charge the LG G2?
Noontec Polo II
I have a Noontec Polo II 5600mAh battery and it charges my phone (D802) perfectly fine. On 2A out it takes 2h10m from 0 to 100% (phone turned on, very very light usage during the charge process)

[Q] Looking for a good dock.

I've always liked having a dock on my nightstand for my phones, which essentially turns them into an alarm clock. Wireless would be a plus, or a way to incorporate the turbo charger, but neither is essential. Really just want a stand that charges. Any suggestions?
Get the moto flip dock for 9.99.
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jfriend33 said:
Get the moto flip dock for 9.99.
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Do you have a link? When I Google Motorola flip dock, I get a $25 dock with almost universal hate in the reviews.
http://www.motorola.com/us/accessory-family-page-1/Flip-Stand/m-Flip-Stand.html
I'd avoid wireless charging like the plague. Just use your turbo charger. You really shouldn't leave it plugged in over night anyway so a stand is all you really need.
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Thanks. Why avoid wireless charging, I hadn't heard anything bad about it before?
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jfriend33 said:
http://www.motorola.com/us/accessory-family-page-1/Flip-Stand/m-Flip-Stand.html
I'd avoid wireless charging like the plague. Just use your turbo charger. You really shouldn't leave it plugged in over night anyway so a stand is all you really need.
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My last 3 phones have been retired because of the usb port failing from charging wear. I love the idea of wireless charging, care to explain your statement "avoid wireless charging like the plague"?
Wireless charging uses extra power because 20% is lost as heat. This heat is also not good for the life span of a lithium polymer battery... Especially when it's non removable...
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Just for the record, the Sammy folding dock that I was using for my S4 works great but you have to coax it in place a bit.
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Multimedia-Desktop-Charging/dp/B0089VO71U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1414943105&sr=8-1&keywords=samsung+s4+dock
Can you charge with your Sammy Dock? I have two and neither will charge Turbos. (both my wife and I upgraded from S4s to Turbos)
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Wireless charging uses extra power because 20% is lost as heat. This heat is also not good for the life span of a lithium polymer battery... Especially when it's non removable...
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Is it really an issue of it doesn't get really hot? I've had my nexus 7 on a wireless charging dock every day/night for over a year and the battery is fine. Started using the dock for my Turbo every night now, buy you have me curious.
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Coronado is dead said:
Is it really an issue of it doesn't get really hot? I've had my nexus 7 on a wireless charging dock every day/night for over a year and the battery is fine. Started using the dock for my Turbo every night now, buy you have me curious.
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Don't be paranoid like me lol. I came from a Galaxy nexus with horrible battery life so my battery conservation carried over into my droid razr maxx hd, Droid maxx, and g3.
If you get a new phone every year or two, you're probably fine. But with a non removable battery, it does make it more difficult to fix.
I would strongly advise charging your phone from 30-90 and only do a 5-100% once a month for calibration.
Battery university is the place to read. You will discover that products are built for performance not longevity. Just like with an electric car it's better to slow charge over night. But sometimes you need to charge fast.
With smart charge 2.0 by qualcom aka turbo charge, it's so new of a technology we don't know what implications it will have on lifetime of the battery.
However qi charging isn't new. And most of the energy when charging wirelessly is lost from heat in the transmission. Basically if I were you I would only qi charge when absolutely necessary and monitor the temp with an app or something.
The flipside is usb port wear and tear. It's not cheap to fix a usb port unless you do it yourself. I am not sure how hard you are on your ports. It could be a better situation for you to wirelessly charge.
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Just get a tylt wireless charger. I picked up two of them about a year ago. They had a 50% off sale. Use one for my nexus 7, and one for my lg g2. Now the turbo sits on it and works great.
I had a wireless charger the whole life of my g2, and I never saw a negative impact by it. It's just a lot more convenient.
I had this dock http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FOFY1J2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 that I had ordered for my Moto X. I plugged the Turbo charger into it, and the phone reports that it is being turbo charged through the dock.
Has a little wobble to the phone, because the usb jack sticking out of the dock is a little long, so the phone isn't really sitting on the spring loaded bottom, but I'm not worried about it.
jaben2 said:
Just get a tylt wireless charger. I picked up two of them about a year ago. They had a 50% off sale. Use one for my nexus 7, and one for my lg g2. Now the turbo sits on it and works great.
I had a wireless charger the whole life of my g2, and I never saw a negative impact by it. It's just a lot more convenient.
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Does the tylt stop charging at 100%? The Itia A6 does so then daydream or any bedside apps stop working.
Sharkeyd said:
Does the tylt stop charging at 100%? The Itia A6 does so then daydream or any bedside apps stop working.
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It does stop charging when at 100%.
Wireless charging shouldn't get any hotter than the CPU or the cellular radio when they are working hard. The heat is a byproduct of the induction process in the coils of the receiver, not the battery itself. Typically shortening the battery life due to heat is from charging or discharging at a high a rate. The wireless charger is going to offer less power to the charging circuit than your wired charger. I love just placing it on the charger when I get home and not futzing with the USB cable... I understand wanting to get the most life out of the battery though, every bit counts.
I've been using wireless charging on my G2 since getting it last year. No issues with the battery.
Just got the turbo and I placed it on my original moto x dock from griffin and it fits perfect
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jfriend33 said:
Wireless charging uses extra power because 20% is lost as heat. This heat is also not good for the life span of a lithium polymer battery... Especially when it's non removable...
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The heat generated from the wireless charging is far from enough to damage anything. don't mislead others please. Besides, you go for a run with the phone and the heat generated from your body or if it's outside and the sun beating on it is more than what Qi charging would do under normal circumstances.
rdtshaw said:
Wireless charging shouldn't get any hotter than the CPU or the cellular radio when they are working hard. The heat is a byproduct of the induction process in the coils of the receiver, not the battery itself. Typically shortening the battery life due to heat is from charging or discharging at a high a rate. The wireless charger is going to offer less power to the charging circuit than your wired charger. I love just placing it on the charger when I get home and not futzing with the USB cable... I understand wanting to get the most life out of the battery though, every bit counts.
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Same here, I've been using my Tylt charger for my Note 3 and have had no issues. I typically leave it over night as I set it on the charger before bed. Haven't had any issues, besides the slower charging rate is better for the cells. I would probably take advantage of the QuickCharge if I was on the go and really need to juice up. Otherwise the wireless charging for nightly charging.
gordonzhao said:
The heat generated from the wireless charging is far from enough to damage anything. don't mislead others please. Besides, you go for a run with the phone and the heat generated from your body or if it's outside and the sun beating on it is more than what Qi charging would do under normal circumstances.
Same here, I've been using my Tylt charger for my Note 3 and have had no issues. I typically leave it over night as I set it on the charger before bed. Haven't had any issues, besides the slower charging rate is better for the cells. I would probably take advantage of the QuickCharge if I was on the go and really need to juice up. Otherwise the wireless charging for nightly charging.
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I'm not misleading anyone. Read more about it at battery university...
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High quality cheap wireless charger

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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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.
tabii said:
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.
showstopper03 said:
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.
DLovo313 said:
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.
DLovo313 said:
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.

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