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Uniden UN904 wireless charger - no go

Just in case anyone else runs across this, the Uniden wireless charging base, UN904 looks promising, but I can attest to the fact that it does not work for us. Sucks too, because they were normally $30, on clearance for $15 at your local Walgreens. I picked one up and could get the charger to see the phone (LED turns from green to red) but the phone never went into charging mode. I even left if a while to see if it would kick in and it just slowly drained as usual. So I returned it. Just thought I'd share.
http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/uniden-complete-wireless-charging-system-un904/ID=prod6096741-product
-AngryHog™

UN904 DOES work
I just received mine and it charges the LG Nexus 4 Just fine . You just have to have to face the USB port side of the phone towards the "Uniden" logo. Will post a YouTube video soon.

-=BaDZeD=- said:
I just received mine and it charges the LG Nexus 4 Just fine . You just have to have to face the USB port side of the phone towards the "Uniden" logo. Will post a YouTube video soon.
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I would like to know about this too! lemme know if youre having trouble posting links (I can do it for ya, send me a PM)

Any idea what the power requirements are? as I can't seem to find any info.
Could you please let me know if the power adaptor can handle 240v AC ?
Thanks!

RE: Power requirements
Looks like it does.
The AC Adaptor on the one I got reads:
"SWITCHING AC/DC POWER ADAPTER"
Model FLD0710-12.0V1000mA
I/P: AC 100-240V 50/60HZ 0.5A
O/P DC 12.0V 1000mA
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-=BaDZeD=- said:
Looks like it does.
The AC Adaptor on the one I got reads:
"SWITCHING AC/DC POWER ADAPTER"
Model FLD0710-12.0V1000mA
I/P: AC 100-240V 50/60HZ 0.5A
O/P DC 12.0V 1000mA
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Perfect Thanks!

Notes on operation
Also, weirdly enough, it only seems to work when it is on a conductive surface: It worked fine on my work desk (it is laminated metal) but refused to power the kitchen table until I placed a metal lid under the charger (possible grounding issue???)
I have recorded both videos of the charger working and the grounding phenomenon, but cannot post direct links yet, I will PM the kind gentleman who offered to post them for me.
I will continue the experimentation and report back

-=BaDZeD=- said:
Also, weirdly enough, it only seems to work when it is on a conductive surface: It worked fine on my work desk (it is laminated metal) but refused to power the kitchen table until I placed a metal lid under the charger (possible grounding issue???)
I have recorded both videos of the charger working and the grounding phenomenon, but cannot post direct links yet, I will PM the kind gentleman who offered to post them for me.
I will continue the experimentation and report back
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkyHVCAZhR4
Thanks!

-=BaDZeD=- said:
Also, weirdly enough, it only seems to work when it is on a conductive surface: It worked fine on my work desk (it is laminated metal) but refused to power the kitchen table until I placed a metal lid under the charger (possible grounding issue???)
I have recorded both videos of the charger working and the grounding phenomenon, but cannot post direct links yet, I will PM the kind gentleman who offered to post them for me.
I will continue the experimentation and report back
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here ya go :
working : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkyHVCAZhR4&feature=youtu.be
non-working/with issues : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbAJYvYUe48&feature=youtu.be
by the way, did you managed to get it fully charged? Are there any issues like the nokia charger where it cycles between charging and non-charging?

Re: youtube
Thank you for posting the links
Sorry about the video quality: took the video with a cheap point and shoot during breaks at work.
Seemed to be charging OK at work. Just brought it home, set it on a metal plate (in the future, I might just glue tin foil to the base), and its working fine again. Does not seem to have any cycling so far. Will report in the morning on the charging status.
Overall - a good use of $10

I can't believe it! IT WORKS!
I picked up one of these Uniden UN904 chargers from Amazon because this post in another thread claimed it worked with the Nexus 4:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34630397&postcount=433
I thought, "what the heck, it's only $5, shipping included." The Amazon listing actually described the item as a Wireless Gear 5WC800, but when it arrived it was actually a Uniden UN904. From looking at the pictures I'm sure it's the exact same item, just rebranded for Uniden. The problem is, it didn't work at all. By playing around with how I placed the Nexus 4 on the charging pad I could trigger the charging light on the pad to turn red (charging indicator) but the phone would not charge and the charging indicator on the phone never came on.
I was about to give the charging pad to a friend that has an iPhone 4 when I read this thread tonight. Excited, I tried putting the Uniden charging pad on a steel cookie sheet before attempting to charge my phone. No go. I tried putting it on a stainless steel frying pan. No go. Then I tried putting it on an aluminum non-stick griddle pan. IT STARTED CHARGING! I think this charging pad needs a non-ferrous (not iron, not steel) metal underneath it in order to charge the Nexus 4. So tried putting it on the sheet of aluminum foil. IT STILL CHARGES! Then I cut a small rectangle of aluminum foil a little smaller than the back the of charging pad and scotch-taped it to the back of the pad. AND IT STILL CHARGES! I'm stoked for only $5.

wtang said:
I picked up one of these Uniden UN904 chargers from Amazon because this post in another thread claimed it worked with the Nexus 4: Then I cut a small rectangle of aluminum foil a little smaller than the back the of charging pad and scotch-taped it to the back of the pad. AND IT STILL CHARGES! I'm stoked for only $5.
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Thanks for your input. I am going to go to my local Walgreens which supposedly has it in stock and get one. If they work out great I will get 1 or 2 more lol. I'm out of thanks today so i'll hit you one tomorrow

wtang said:
I picked up one of these Uniden UN904 chargers from Amazon because this post in another thread claimed it worked with the Nexus 4:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34630397&postcount=433
I thought, "what the heck, it's only $5, shipping included." The Amazon listing actually described the item as a Wireless Gear 5WC800, but when it arrived it was actually a Uniden UN904. From looking at the pictures I'm sure it's the exact same item, just rebranded for Uniden. The problem is, it didn't work at all. By playing around with how I placed the Nexus 4 on the charging pad I could trigger the charging light on the pad to turn red (charging indicator) but the phone would not charge and the charging indicator on the phone never came on.
I was about to give the charging pad to a friend that has an iPhone 4 when I read this thread tonight. Excited, I tried putting the Uniden charging pad on a steel cookie sheet before attempting to charge my phone. No go. I tried putting it on a stainless steel frying pan. No go. Then I tried putting it on an aluminum non-stick griddle pan. IT STARTED CHARGING! I think this charging pad needs a non-ferrous (not iron, not steel) metal underneath it in order to charge the Nexus 4. So tried putting it on the sheet of aluminum foil. IT STILL CHARGES! Then I cut a small rectangle of aluminum foil a little smaller than the back the of charging pad and scotch-taped it to the back of the pad. AND IT STILL CHARGES! I'm stoked for only $5.
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Great! :good: Bought one used (last one, sorry guys) on amazon for $15 - $4.50 (cc points) = $10.50 shipped!! :silly::silly::silly:

These still on sale right?
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I wonder if we can use this trick to make the Duracell Powermat work with the Nexus 4. If anyone has the Powermat they should try putting it on a sheet of aluminum to see if it will work.
Also, after a bit of experimenting, it seems the thickness of the aluminum seems to make a difference. My Nexus 4 seems to charge faster when sitting on my non-stick griddle versus a sheet of thin aluminum foil. Plus, the charging pad is less finicky when on the non-stick griddle. When on the griddle, it will charge my Nexus 4 in both orientations (USB port facing the Uniden logo and also facing the opposite direction). When on the aluminum foil, it seems to only charge when my Nexus 4's USB is facing the Uniden logo.
I need to do more testing, but I gotta get to sleep. Will try again tomorrow.

wtang said:
I wonder if we can use this trick to make the Duracell Powermat work with the Nexus 4. If anyone has the Powermat they should try putting it on a sheet of aluminum to see if it will work.
Also, after a bit of experimenting, it seems the thickness of the aluminum seems to make a difference. My Nexus 4 seems to charge faster when sitting on my non-stick griddle versus a sheet of thin aluminum foil. Plus, the charging pad is less finicky when on the non-stick griddle. When on the griddle, it will charge my Nexus 4 in both orientations (USB port facing the Uniden logo and also facing the opposite direction). When on the aluminum foil, it seems to only charge when my Nexus 4's USB is facing the Uniden logo.
I need to do more testing, but I gotta get to sleep. Will try again tomorrow.
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Same exact findings here. Was going to trash the charger until I put it down on an aluminum pot cover and it started working. Ironically I just bought the wcp-700 from Verizon today.
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wtang said:
I wonder if we can use this trick to make the Duracell Powermat work with the Nexus 4. If anyone has the Powermat they should try putting it on a sheet of aluminum to see if it will work.
Also, after a bit of experimenting, it seems the thickness of the aluminum seems to make a difference. My Nexus 4 seems to charge faster when sitting on my non-stick griddle versus a sheet of thin aluminum foil. Plus, the charging pad is less finicky when on the non-stick griddle. When on the griddle, it will charge my Nexus 4 in both orientations (USB port facing the Uniden logo and also facing the opposite direction). When on the aluminum foil, it seems to only charge when my Nexus 4's USB is facing the Uniden logo.
I need to do more testing, but I gotta get to sleep. Will try again tomorrow.
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The Powermat will not work. It is not Qi compatible.

wtang said:
I wonder if we can use this trick to make the Duracell Powermat work with the Nexus 4. If anyone has the Powermat they should try putting it on a sheet of aluminum to see if it will work.
Also, after a bit of experimenting, it seems the thickness of the aluminum seems to make a difference. My Nexus 4 seems to charge faster when sitting on my non-stick griddle versus a sheet of thin aluminum foil. Plus, the charging pad is less finicky when on the non-stick griddle. When on the griddle, it will charge my Nexus 4 in both orientations (USB port facing the Uniden logo and also facing the opposite direction). When on the aluminum foil, it seems to only charge when my Nexus 4's USB is facing the Uniden logo.
I need to do more testing, but I gotta get to sleep. Will try again tomorrow.
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How fast is this charging... this thing seems a bit weird. I would hate to kill the battery in our new phones but the price is so tempting!

Talking about what kind of pan to put our chargers on. Exactly why i love this community:beer:
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Here is something either scary or funny. I pulled out the instructions that came with the uniden charger and it states: "do not place charger on metal, aluminum or copper surface while in use"
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Long List of Qi Chargers VS Vertical or Hor Dock

First I have seen several lists of Qi chargers for the Nexus 4
I have to ask because either I can't find them, or they were inconsistent
I heard eventually Google Orb will be out. In the meantime, Energizer Pad works (single or triple...although it looks more like double) and it can even work with a small to medium thick case like TPU
I did hear that LG pad didn't work. Then I heard it did. Then I heard it does with a whole lot of beeping
With all that, I do think I would try one, and at this point the Energizer....when you can find them. It seems Amazon did what Google eventually did. Lets you order, but says a month or so before delivery
Would you go that route. You do lose being able to easily look at the screen, like overnight
Or would you get a nice dock like I have always had

eric0668 said:
First I have seen several lists of Qi chargers for the Nexus 4
I have to ask because either I can't find them, or they were inconsistent
I heard eventually Google Orb will be out. In the meantime, Energizer Pad works (single or triple...although it looks more like double) and it can even work with a small to medium thick case like TPU
I did hear that LG pad didn't work. Then I heard it did. Then I heard it does with a whole lot of beeping
With all that, I do think I would try one, and at this point the Energizer....when you can find them. It seems Amazon did what Google eventually did. Lets you order, but says a month or so before delivery
Would you go that route. You do lose being able to easily look at the screen, like overnight
Or would you get a nice dock like I have always had
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My first one is the Energizer. Similar to the Maxell one overseas. And I also have the LG verizon branded one, with the speaker dismantled/destroyed from beeping. To me the beeping was too loud in a relatively quiet office. They both work fine with the iBlason tpu case on. Oh and the Energizer doesn't have any audible beeps like the LG.
Warning on the Energizer. If using this charger, and you have a naked Nexus 4, the phone will slide off because the unit has a slight incline. Just use a tpu case or something like a old screen protector to grip the phone.
The LG unit works and looks better all around IMO. The footprint is smaller. The only negative is that the only way to disable the speaker is to destroy it and the phone gets a bit warmer than the Energizer.
But in the end, both do work.

kpjimmy said:
My first one is the Energizer. Similar to the Maxell one overseas. And I also have the LG verizon branded one, with the speaker dismantled/destroyed from beeping. To me the beeping was too loud in a relatively quiet office. They both work fine with the iBlason tpu case on. Oh and the Energizer doesn't have any audible beeps like the LG.
Warning on the Energizer. If using this charger, and you have a naked Nexus 4, the phone will slide off because the unit has a slight incline. Just use a tpu case or something like a old screen protector to grip the phone.
The LG unit works and looks better all around IMO. The footprint is smaller. The only negative is that the only way to disable the speaker is to destroy it and the phone gets a bit warmer than the Energizer.
But in the end, both do work.
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Thank You for such a quick and nice reply
I am not very technical, except with phones. Why does the charger beep? And how do you disable the beep?
Thank You

eric0668 said:
Thank You for such a quick and nice reply
I am not very technical, except with phones. Why does the charger beep? And how do you disable the beep?
Thank You
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The LG charger beeps to confirm that you placed the phone on the pad correctly. There is a visual mark as well on top of the LG unit so I preferred that and because there was no way to disable the beep unless I had to dismantle the pad and cut off the top of the speaker box and remove the silver disk under the top. In other words, there's no option to switch the beeping off.
I used this thread as reference to remove the speaker...well more like stop the beeping:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2003137
And just to clarify, the Energizer I have is for the single unit.

I just picked up the LG unit at the local Verizon store yesterday. So far, it seems to be working perfectly. The only time it beeps is when I initially place it on the charger.
I do notice it taking longer to charge than with the stock AC charger, especially when just topping off.
I set it up on an armoire where I always drop my wallet and keys and have to admit that it is pretty cool to just drop the phone on it.

I wouldn't put my hopes in the wireless charging orb by google. I'm sure it'll be sold out in 3 minutes just like the phone.

Tyscott said:
I wouldn't put my hopes in the wireless charging orb by google. I'm sure it'll be sold out in 3 minutes just like the phone.
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I think the orb is a mythical creature just like the nexus pogo I waited so long for. I bought the lg charger and dismantled the speaker and it works awesome. Its got good grip and works with my case on. Does get a Lil warm like the previous poster said but not to warm that it worries me.
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I'm still waiting on my device to be shipped (and may end up picking one up locally for a small premium) but I've heard the Nokia Lumia charging plate works on/off. I have two that I got that I'll try when I receive mine and report back.

I have the Nokia DT-900 wireless charging plate intended for the Lumia 920. And let me tell you it DOES NOT work well at all. No joke, I think it sucks power out of my phone instead of putting it in. I put it on with a 64% charge and came back an hour and 25 min later and it was at 60%. In the mean time I didn't pick it up, didn't receive any notifications...nothing.

The panasonic tm101 is flat and it finds your phone where you lay it. It has a bright blue light and im not sure it can be turned off. I like it. You can cover it up but i think it is 2nd most expensive to the Oregon Scientific clock.
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bass++ said:
The panasonic tm101 is flat and it finds your phone where you lay it. It has a bright blue light and im not sure it can be turned off. I like it.
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That's cool. Does it use a motor to move the coil to find the phone? And is it available in the US?

It shipped from Japan with no english manual, purchased on ebay.
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I ordered one from eBay last week, I'll post pics when it arrives.

bass++ said:
The panasonic tm101 is flat and it finds your phone where you lay it. It has a bright blue light and im not sure it can be turned off. I like it. You can cover it up but i think it is 2nd most expensive to the Oregon Scientific clock.
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I purchased one of these and it died in a month. (The motor stopped moving)
pr0crast1nate said:
I have the Nokia DT-900 wireless charging plate intended for the Lumia 920. And let me tell you it DOES NOT work well at all. No joke, I think it sucks power out of my phone instead of putting it in. I put it on with a 64% charge and came back an hour and 25 min later and it was at 60%. In the mean time I didn't pick it up, didn't receive any notifications...nothing.
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The only problem I have with my white Dt-900 pad is when the phone is fully charged and I take it off the charging pad then place it back on I get the intermittent charging. If the Nexus is lower then 90% all is good!
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raider5oh said:
I purchased one of these and it died in a month. (The motor stopped moving)
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Mine arrived today factory sealed box, I just could not wait to use it.... And guess what @#£%&% coil won't move vertically...
I think there might be a serious quality issue with this model. So disappointed with Panasonic.:thumbdown:
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My energizer works well with my tpu case. It's fairly handy and definitely slick against the glass back.
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Best Qi Charger from eBay?

I'm looking to spend no more than $15 for a Qi charger, can you recommend one of the cheap Chinese ones from eBay or AliExpress that work well with the Nexus 4?

From Amazon, look up LuguLake Qi-Enabled Wireless Standard Charger. I can't post URLs yet, or else i would post it. It's $18.99USD.
I bought this about 2-3 weeks ago. I use it daily at work. It takes ~1hr longer to charge than just connecting to wall directly, but that's no problem for me personally. It is a bit elevated from the bottom and has a small fan, which does take away a lot of the heat it generates. I recommend leaving the protective cover on the pad itself, it is pretty slick so the phone can slide off if its a bit angled.

dehsA said:
I'm looking to spend no more than $15 for a Qi charger, can you recommend one of the cheap Chinese ones from eBay or AliExpress that work well with the Nexus 4?
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I ordered mine from DX. It is now currently 17.99 (23% OFF). Works well, and I have implimented this into my desk. (cut size out, put really thin layer of wood over top, glued back in. It looks like part of my desk now, just put a small outline of where it is with some weak magnets to hold it in place)

kirblar said:
From Amazon, look up LuguLake Qi-Enabled Wireless Standard Charger. I can't post URLs yet, or else i would post it. It's $18.99USD.
I bought this about 2-3 weeks ago. I use it daily at work. It takes ~1hr longer to charge than just connecting to wall directly, but that's no problem for me personally. It is a bit elevated from the bottom and has a small fan, which does take away a lot of the heat it generates. I recommend leaving the protective cover on the pad itself, it is pretty slick so the phone can slide off if its a bit angled.
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I have the same charger as you. Strangely, I have issues with it charging. It charges my phone 2%, then stops. The strange thing is the indicator is green, and the device says that is is charging, but the actual battery number does not increase.

If you have daydream enabled this will happen.
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kirblar said:
If you have daydream enabled this will happen.
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So daydream has to be off to charge on a QI charger?
My daydream was not active, but the setting was actually ticked in settings. Should I turn it off?

Cheap ebay magnetic charger cable isn't that great!

I bought a couple of these from ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151247910444?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
The USB plug end is huge, and the magnet is very weak. It's OK if you leave it flat on the desk, but picking the phone up means it's more than likely going to fall off.
I'd be wary of this kind if you're thinking of getting one.
I'd like one with a very strong magnet so that I can plug it into a USB battery pack and leave it in my pocket without wondering whether the magnet connector has fallen off.
Any suggestions?

I also bought such a cable. Mine is actually pretty good so far. Magnet power is good enough and the overall cable is just as good as a standard Sony cable. And only 3 euros incl. shipping.
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AlanJC said:
I bought a couple of these from ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151247910444?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
The USB plug end is huge, and the magnet is very weak. It's OK if you leave it flat on the desk, but picking the phone up means it's more than likely going to fall off.
I'd be wary of this kind if you're thinking of getting one.
I'd like one with a very strong magnet so that I can plug it into a USB battery pack and leave it in my pocket without wondering whether the magnet connector has fallen off.
Any suggestions?
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I don't think you will have any luck finding one like that, as the connector was never designed to be used as a stand alone cable, it was always meant to be inside a charging stand/dock. Even if the magnet is very strong when pulling straight out from the connector (like being able to lift the phone with it) it will still come off super easy if pulled at an angle.
Maybe you could buy a cheap dock, then cut some in it so that all that is left will be like a clamp that goes around the edge of the phone and holds the cable steady? Or maybe some cheap case where you can glue tha connector to the case and only use it when charging?

Are they no official magnetic charger available? Isn't anyone here using?
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Phukkitt said:
I don't think you will have any luck finding one like that, as the connector was never designed to be used as a stand alone cable, it was always meant to be inside a charging stand/dock. Even if the magnet is very strong when pulling straight out from the connector (like being able to lift the phone with it) it will still come off super easy if pulled at an angle.
Maybe you could buy a cheap dock, then cut some in it so that all that is left will be like a clamp that goes around the edge of the phone and holds the cable steady? Or maybe some cheap case where you can glue tha connector to the case and only use it when charging?
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I That's given me an idea, perhaps these cables with some Sugru so that it aligns to the edge of the handset might do the trick!

Yup, I complained about the weakness of the magnet and got my money back from the eBay seller

pathaniya said:
Are they no official magnetic charger available? Isn't anyone here using?
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The only official magnetic charger is the DK32 charging dock. The cables that most people buy are the same cables that is inside the dock, but it's impossible to know whether they are original parts or just copies since Sony doesn't officially sell that cable as a separate unit. The ones that sellers claim to be originals could very well only be meant as replacement parts or a simple way for phone repair shops to charge the phones.

The magnet is weak and actually takes some effort to get it to align, I was hoping that it would suck itself in like a MagSafe connector does. It also charges at about 70% the speed of the original USB charging cable even when connected to the same ipad wallwart.
I'm unimpressed with my knock-off cable but for the price, I can accept the mediocre quality.

zxqw said:
The magnet is weak and actually takes some effort to get it to align, I was hoping that it would suck itself in like a MagSafe connector does. It also charges at about 70% the speed of the original USB charging cable even when connected to the same ipad wallwart.
I'm unimpressed with my knock-off cable but for the price, I can accept the mediocre quality.
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Well I paid 15 for mine (bought from a retailer) and they don't do refunds.
Lesson learnt...

What do you expect from such a small magnet? Imo it's quite strong already. I got this cable, which doesn't have a stronger magnet but aligns better, and it's cheap - I'm from Germany though: http://www.ebay.de/itm/-/291037184668
I also have the one the op has, with that one the phone started charging but it was so slow that it never finished. Modifiying the plastic and pins didn't help.

Not sure if it fits here, as my cable was not bought through ebay...
I got the OEM Magnetic Charging USB Cable for Sony Xperia Smartphone Black with Sony logo on the magnetic plug and it doesn't look too good: cheap to the looks and touch. The cable is thinner and feels flimsy compared to the USB charging cable that came stock with the phone. The magnet holds so-so but won't do too well when grabbing the phone, answering a call or whatever. The USB plug is huge, feels and looks cheap as well and can't be fully inserted into the charger; a bit of the metal part will stick out, that is.
I didn't do a full charge so far, so, can't commend on that part. I didn't measure the time but from what it felt like, the magnetic cable charges pretty fast - I'd say about the same rate as the stock micro USB cable (both with stock wall socket charger). But pay attention if you move the phone; the magnetic plug comes off really easy and might cause some bad surprise the next morning (the moment you wake up and notice your phone died on you and didn't wake you up ... about 2 hours ago, which was about an hour before you should've left to go to work and so on).
Now, if I'm not mistaken, witrigs says somewhere on their site that there would be huge difference between the Original OEM :angel: cable and the cheaper 3rd party ones the also offer. Honestly, I can't imagine the really cheap ones are much worse (as far as look & feel and usability goes).

I bought two of the following a few weeks back (for work and home) and overall am quite happy. The magnet is reasonably strong - I can lift the phone to check an email etc without it falling off - not sure about a phone call with it attached though...
cant post link - got it from dx-box website item SKU-8894
I have just ordered a 3rd cable for the car - after buying a case which has a cutout for the magnetic port but NOT for the microusb port:

harryw66 said:
I have just ordered a 3rd cable for the car - after buying a case which has a cutout for the magnetic port but NOT for the microusb port:
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What case might that be? I am looking for a case with almost no cut-outs myself (camera/flash, magnetic charging port, headphone jack).

Wurstwarenfachverkäuferin said:
What case might that be? I am looking for a case with almost no cut-outs myself (camera/flash, magnetic charging port, headphone jack).
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I got the Zukin Mini Ultra Thin Aluminium Bumper
I cant post links so you will just have to google it - sorry.
It has cutouts for the Magentic port, the Sim card, the camera and the power + volume buttons, headphones and bottom speaker - but NOT the SD card nor the usb port...

I bought a few of this original Sony magnetic charger cables for my Z1c the last months.
http://dx-box.com/brand-new-magnetic-usb-charging-cable-adapter-for-sony-xperia-z1-compact.html
It fits perfect and there are no problems while charging.
Regards, Chris
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harryw66 said:
I bought two of the following a few weeks back (for work and home) and overall am quite happy. The magnet is reasonably strong - I can lift the phone to check an email etc without it falling off - not sure about a phone call with it attached though...
cant post link - got it from dx-box website item SKU-8894
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dhchris said:
I bought a few of this original Sony magnetic charger cables for my Z1c the last months.
http://dx-box.com/brand-new-magnetic-usb-charging-cable-adapter-for-sony-xperia-z1-compact.html
It fits perfect and there are no problems while charging.
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Looks like you both ordered from the same site.Can you both attest to the magnet's ability to stick to the phone?

Xaeons said:
Looks like you both ordered from the same site.Can you both attest to the magnet's ability to stick to the phone?
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The magnetic ability is okay, not very strong but if you let the phone on your desk, it´s no problem.
I don´t know if a stronger magnet can damage the phone.
I placed a cable of this in my car-holder and fixed it with a little point of glue and there´s no problem with vibrations while driving.
And also good at this cable:
You can not reverse polarities!
I hope i could help you.
Regards, Chris

dhchris said:
The magnetic ability is okay, not very strong but if you let the phone on your desk, it´s no problem.
I don´t know if a stronger magnet can damage the phone.
I placed a cable of this in my car-holder and fixed it with a little point of glue and there´s no problem with vibrations while driving.
And also good at this cable:
You can not reverse polarities!
I hope i could help you.s
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I see, thanks!
On another note:
Hasn't anyone bought from Witrigs or is the shipping too far?
EDIT: Ok, witrigs' estimated shipping time is ridiculously long (for someone like me in south east asia) dx-box is better

Xaeons said:
I see, thanks!
On another note:
Hasn't anyone bought from Witrigs or is the shipping too far?
EDIT: Ok, witrigs' estimated shipping time is ridiculously long (for someone like me in south east asia) dx-box is better
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I did. But I am in Europe, so, it doesn't say anything about shipping within Asia.
However, for my order, delivery took about 2 weeks, which is pretty fast compared to most of my previous orders from China (usually 3 to 4 weeks without the customs interfering).

Wurstwarenfachverkäuferin said:
I did. But I am in Europe, so, it doesn't say anything about shipping within Asia.
However, for my order, delivery took about 2 weeks, which is pretty fast compared to most of my previous orders from China (usually 3 to 4 weeks without the customs interfering).
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I may order a magnetic charging cable from witrigs along with a glass back replacement part so I'd get more out of the shipping fee and shipping time.
There are options for shipping via different countries with different shipping costs (at the bottom upon checkout)

[Q] Anybody recommend a good wireless charger?

Need a wireless charger for my GS6, thanks.

I've had this PowerBot for a while and it works fine. Price varies a bit depending on the color your want. It may not be the fastest, but I'm OK with that as it does not get the phone too hot either.

tomatoguy said:
Need a wireless charger for my GS6, thanks.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JA7HNZO?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
I bought one of these based on comments on XDA, and bought two more after confirming that it is excellent. Each unit has 3 coils, so it reliably charges the phone in numerous different positions. It is grippy on both the top and bottom, so it snuggly holds the phone and stays securely on the table-top. It is small, but not too small -- the width is the same width of the phone and the length is about 75% of the phone's length. I always place my phone flush on the surface with the camera bump hanging off the top of the charger, and it charges beautifully. Finally, it causes no considerable heat and no whine or noise of any kind.
A couple things to note: (1) It does not come with a USB wall wart. It only has the charging pad and a micro-usb cable. (2) It does not work with Samsung's fast charging USB wall wart (not sure why). (3) There is a blue LED that lights up when it's activated, which might bother some people (I've covered mine with electrical tape).

What's wrong with the suggestions in the other threads?

@eyc, I'm using a metal bumper case, does it still work with the case on?
BTW, it looks just like what I want, simple and attractive.

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@eyc, I'm using a metal bumper case, does it still work with the case on?
BTW, it looks just like what I want, simple and attractive.
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I couldn't tell you because I haven't tried...and I don't have a metal case to test it. My wife has an S6 with a thin silicone case and, as you would expect, it works perfectly fine with that. I have an S6-edge, and I keep it bare. While I don't have personal experience with a metal bumper case, I can only speculate that this charger will work as good as the best in light of the 3 coil system. Good luck.

it looks just like what I want

Someone else made a thread about this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/accessories/best-wireless-charger-galaxy-s6-t3101501
I personally have the official one from Samsung. Works fine and haven't had issues with it. Use it for both S6 and S3 (yeah, I still use it as my media player when I'm at home, so I'm not eating up battery on the S6)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Samsung-Galaxy-S6-S6-Edge-Qi-Wireless-Charger-Charging-Pad-New-/131518787500?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item1e9f216facI have this one!!!! Looks exactly like the SAMSUNG OEM charger and works just as great!!! It lights up as well!! PLUS IT SHIPS FROM USA AS WELL...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Samsung...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item1e9f216fac

Daniel323la said:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Samsung-Galaxy-S6-S6-Edge-Qi-Wireless-Charger-Charging-Pad-New-/131518787500?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item1e9f216facI have this one!!!! Looks exactly like the SAMSUNG OEM charger and works just as great!!! It lights up as well!! PLUS IT SHIPS FROM USA AS WELL...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Samsung...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item1e9f216fac
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It looks nice, what case are you using? I have a metal bumper case, do you have a metal case to test for me? Thanks, dude.:laugh::laugh::laugh:

@Daniel323la, Hey, guys, actually I have bought one from ebay , I just used the link shared by Daniel323la, thanks dude.
The shipping is amazing, it came this afternoon. One pic for you, BTW , this charger work with my metal bumper case perfectly, and you can't beat the price at this quality.

tomatoguy said:
@Daniel323la, Hey, guys, actually I have bought one from ebay , I just used the link shared by Daniel323la, thanks dude.
The shipping is amazing, it came this afternoon. One pic for you, BTW , this charger work with my metal bumper case perfectly, and you can't beat the price at this quality.
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Forgot the pic. Here it goes. It will flash blue light once you connect it to the power, and it will only flash one time to indicate that the power is on and no other led light at all, so it won't disturb you even put it in your bedroom, love it so much.
:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

I'm glad you like it bud!

eyc said:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JA7HNZO?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
I bought one of these based on comments on XDA, and bought two more after confirming that it is excellent. Each unit has 3 coils, so it reliably charges the phone in numerous different positions. It is grippy on both the top and bottom, so it snuggly holds the phone and stays securely on the table-top. It is small, but not too small -- the width is the same width of the phone and the length is about 75% of the phone's length. I always place my phone flush on the surface with the camera bump hanging off the top of the charger, and it charges beautifully. Finally, it causes no considerable heat and no whine or noise of any kind.
A couple things to note: (1) It does not come with a USB wall wart. It only has the charging pad and a micro-usb cable. (2) It does not work with Samsung's fast charging USB wall wart (not sure why). (3) There is a blue LED that lights up when it's activated, which might bother some people (I've covered mine with electrical tape).
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I have this one as well, I agree is is excellent, I had a spare HTC 2 Amp charger plug that works great with this wireless charger. This charger gives off very little heat and charges fine through my Otterbox case.

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@eyc, I'm using a metal bumper case, does it still work with the case on?
BTW, it looks just like what I want, simple and attractive.
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I tried the metal "Platinum" cases from BestBuy and none of my 4 Qi chargers could charge through it. The metal definitely seems to interfere.
EDIT: When you say "metal bumper", do you mean only the edge is metal, like the Spigen Hybrid Pro? If so then of course that metal would NOT interfere.

snake2332 said:
I tried the metal "Platinum" cases from BestBuy and none of my 4 Qi chargers could charge through it. The metal definitely seems to interfere.
EDIT: When you say "metal bumper", do you mean only the edge is metal, like the Spigen Hybrid Pro? If so then of course that metal would NOT interfere.
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Yes, that's what I mean. I don't have a full metal case to test for you, sorry can't help you.

This charger works very good so far, It charges very fast even with a tpu case on.

tomatoguy said:
Forgot the pic. Here it goes. It will flash blue light once you connect it to the power, and it will only flash one time to indicate that the power is on and no other led light at all, so it won't disturb you even put it in your bedroom, love it so much.
:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201363984261?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
I bought this one from ebay in the UK thinking it would be the same, but it has 4 bright blue LEDs that are lit constantly when in use. Returning it now.

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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201363984261?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
I bought this one from ebay in the UK thinking it would be the same, but it has 4 bright blue LEDs that are lit constantly when in use. Returning it now.
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What a pity, someone likes leds, it can indicate you while charging, but if you want to use it in bedroom, no light will be better. The charger I bought only
ship to us and Canada:crying:

You can choose the 3 coil based wireless charger by CHOETECH as I am using it from last 1 month without facing any problem. There is no need for alignment as the Galaxy S6 starts charging when it gets in contact with any of these 3 coils. I bought it from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JA7HNZO/