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Galaxy S4 Case Qi Friendly?

Any suggestions for a Qi-Friendly Dual Layer Galaxy S4 case?
The Qi-receive I will be using is a generic PCB - thin type that sits under the battery cover.
I am considering the Spigen Slim Armor case, the Otterbox Commuter, and other dual layer (with outside material being smooth plastic) cases for under $40.
Galaxy S4 is such a fragile phone due to the thin structure, thin glass, and lack of external reinforcement.. The only metal reinforcement is the thin sheet of metal chassis.
I have already cracked the screen on my first Galaxy S4 inside a thin soft TPU rubber case and happened inside tight men jeans. Got it replaced by warranty plan.. Do not want to break it again..
PCB type Qi receivers are known for less distance and efficiency (The thicker coil, especially dual winding coils have longer range, but bulky and flaky NFC due to the unidirectional aluminum foil), and allows for less flaky NFC readings.

I am currently using the Spigen Neo Hybrid case for my S4 and it works perfectly fine with a QI charger

This mod for the SGP slim armor also works great for the Qi charger bump.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2316133&highlight=credit+card

wish there's a case for the original qi case from samsung.

I just purchased a genuine Metal Slate color Slim Armor from my local store.
I insalled the Qi charging PCB receiver, and put the phone into the Slim Armor, works wonderfully.
The Qi Chargers I have used are a Japanese NTT Docomo Qi charger that came with my Fujitsu smartphone last year (which supported the Okudake Juuden), a generic white color USB based Qi Charger off eBay.
Both chargers works wonderfully, but the Docomo Qi charger has slight fast charging rates... I am using the original 2 amp charger that came in the S4 box. The Docomo Qi Charger can output 1-1.5 amps. My PCB receiver can receive around 0.7-0.8 amp (measured)
I can charge around 16-22% in an hour. When the battery hits 80%, it charges around 8-12% an hour... It also supports trinkle charge when it reaches almost full charge.
I can fully charge my brand new S4 with a brand new battery at full capacity in around 4-5 hours of time. If your battery has already worn down from discharging and recharging cycles, you can probably finish charging faster.
With the PCB Qi receiver, my NFC works very good even within the Slim Armor case..
I also tried to use the Qi receiver with the Otterbox Commuter, but has shaky connection with the charger. Even when the resonance frequencies pairs up between the receiver and transmitter, it emits a ever so slight coil frequency buzz. This is probably due to the fact that the distance between the 2 coils are at a minimal contact distance. If it charges, the charging rate is very slow, and sometimes when using the phone with light load like music listening with screen on, the battery recharging input is too low to keep up with the battery discharging rate, so I still lose battery percentage although I am plugged into the wall.
Hope this helps.

I'm using the ballistic sg maxx. It seems like a pretty thick dual layer case to me. I'm also using the wiqiqi receiver and versa charging pad and it works pretty good with my setup.

blwnv8 said:
I'm using the ballistic sg maxx. It seems like a pretty thick dual layer case to me. I'm also using the wiqiqi receiver and versa charging pad and it works pretty good with my setup.
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Indeed. I realized the Qi wireless charging on my Galaxy S4 has much better range distance compared to the older Palm TouchStone mod I did on my Galaxy S3.

Using the Neo Hybrid and the LG Qi charger here.

[Q] Wireless Charging Question

I have a Nexus 5 with a Nilkin Skin , im thinking buy a wireless charger for my Nexus 5 but i have this doubt , a normal wireless charger will charge with the skin attached ? The skin are quit hard to remove ..

Depends on the thickness. I have the official qi charger, and the magnet is pretty strong so it might work with the skin.
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I use the Nokia charger and it works fine with a Diztronic tpu case installed.
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I have the LG wireless charger (the hockey puck), and it works fine with a Spigen Neo Hybrid case around my N5.

I use generic Qi charging pad I bought on eBay for $15, and it works fine with my bumper case, which adds around 1.5mm-2mm of thickness between the phone and pad. It works just fine.

case that fits wireless charging back and tempered glass screen?

i got that unicorn beetle case (i think that's the name). it "fits" with the glass screen protector and the wireless charging back (i still have to order a qi charger for my nightstand, office desk, and car, but im still looking for a case that will fit it perfectly. i really wish samsung shipped the phones with the wireless back, or at least make it the same size. is this a mythological case that i'm looking for? will any manufacturers step up to the plate? was this an issue with the note 3? i hope i can find the perfect case with a holster!

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 wireless QI Charging Modifi…: http://youtu.be/2-FEBpDieOg
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I use a Tech21 Classic Tactical case. It stretches around to fit the qi back. Tight fit but seems to hold up well.

official Cases that charge with wireless charger.

Ok we need a list of case that we can and cannot charge while using a wireless charger. Please include brand, model number and link if possible. Wireless charges, brand, model number and link if possible. Thanks. I will put all cases and wireless chargers in one post for a fast and easy look up, if mods allow.
Case - i-Blason Prime Series Dual Layer*- https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B013...+belt+clip&dpPl=1&dpID=519HbBaRRuL&ref=plSrch
Wireless charger - lugulake - sorry no model or link it was a cheap one for about 7$ on amazon.
It will not charge on this and many others looking at Amazon reviews. But it is a great case.

Reserved if need be

I use this one - Galaxy S6 Edge Plus Case, Spigen [CARBON FIBER] Neo Hybrid Carbon Case
Works with Samsung Wireless Charging Pad, Choetech Circle QI Charger and MobilePal QI Power Bank - 10000 mAh.
It's protective (I've dropped my phone on hard concrete once from waist height) and looks good too!

Slim Armor Case
Spigen [AIR CUSHION] Slim Armor Case for Galaxy S6 Edge+ Champagne Gold working great with samsung wireless charger !!!! http://www.amazon.com/Galaxy-Edge-Spigen-CUSHION-Armor/dp/B010MWH1UW

Just got the Choetech quick charge wireless charger. It works great with my Spigen Thinnest case liquid crystal, available on ebay for $12. It's a really nice case that doesn't mask the phone or make it bulky while still providing protection.

Ok got my choetech circle wireless charger this weekend. The one with its ownthread here. It also will not charge my phone with my i-blason case. The only way I could get it to charge with the case on is to pop off the built in kick stand then it will charge with the case on. I also have the casemate naked tough case http://www.t-mobile.com/accessories...ge-plus-case-mate-naked-tough-case-clear.html the choetech wireless charger has no problems at all charging with this case on.

All these covers worked with wireless charging on 2 different wireless chargers and non of them was Samsung:
Galaxy S6 Edge Plus Case, Verus [Crystal Bumper][Shine Gold] - [Clear][Drop Protection][Heavy Duty][Minimalistic][Slim Fit] -For Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ SM-G928 Devices https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0131KPZU0/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_PTVewbE36M5P1
Galaxy S6 Edge Plus Case, Spigen® [Ultra Hybrid] AIR CUSHION [Crystal Clear] Clear back panel + TPU bumper for Galaxy S6 Edge+ (2015) - Crystal Clear (SGP11699) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010MWEWVS/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_YUVewbXG4VD1D
Galaxy S6 Edge Plus Case, i-Blason [Scratch Resistant] Halo Series Hybrid Clear Case / Cover with TPU Bumper for Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus + (Clear (Scratch Resistant)) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013D5FFUS/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_pVVewb3XG9XYM
Galaxy S6 Edge Plus Case, Enther® [Ultimate Cushion]Galaxy S6 Edge Plus Case Clear Slim Scratch / Dust Proof Hybrid Transparent Case with Shock Absorb Trim Bumper https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013RZ9GEK/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_NVVewb6J8K7NX
My favorite is the first one in terms of look, feel and no finger print left, but I wish it was thinner..

Official Samsung S-View case is working fine with wireless charger.

Every official case I own (Crystal, Crystal View, S-View) and Spigen Liquid, Rock ultra thin TPU are working wine in Fast Charge mode.

k4syx said:
Every official case I own (Crystal, Crystal View, S-View) and Spigen Liquid, Rock ultra thin TPU are working wine in Fast Charge mode.
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Fast charge mode, or wireless fast charger. I will be condensing and making the list I. On post soon.

UAG case (http://amzn.to/1PjUz9v) works with a wireless charger that I picked up from IKEA for $28
Edit: Link to IKEA charger http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80308307/

Wireless fast charge mode-you'll see what I mean when you'll get the charger. Just look at the notifications

Is there a way to have extended battery WITH wireless charge?

Basically I'm aware that there are many Samsung Galaxy S5 extended batteries, and a couple ways to get it to charge wirelessly&retain NFC, but it's usually one or the other.
There is a MUGEN case with 5900 mah that is supposed to charge wirelessly, but it looks cheap and it has a lot of negative reviews, mostly due to poor case quality.
I'd rather buy one of the receivers, like S5 SlimPWRcard, but they also have a lot of negative reviews. Also, I don't know if it will work with one of the extended batteries.
I'm looking for a 3000-5000 mah battery that doesn't look ridiculous and has mostly positive feedback (hyperion maybe) and a way to make it charge wirelessly as I hate flapping the charging port cover. Probably a decent qi receiver that doesn't cause a bulge on the back.
Cheers.

i have the original extended battery from samsung.
i have installed SlimPWRcard and it works great to charge the extended battery.
caveat: you will need a bumper or a TPU shell, because the cover for the extended battery barely has enough space to accomodate the SlimPWRcard receiver.

Ive wondered the same thing.
But it seems all those 'sandwich' style Qi charging coils are just Not very reliable.
Theyre essentially hack jobs.
I prefer the original size battery and the genuine Samsung Qi charging cover.
Unfortunately, that Qi cover does make the phone extra thick and heavy.
Which in turn, means that buying a full phone case is nearly impossible.
Fortunately, theres 2 or 3 makers who make such niche phone cases.
Such as the "Diztronic Full Matte Black Flexible TPU Case Exclusively Compatible with Samsung Wireless Charging Cover for Galaxy S5" ..... available from Amazon.