Had anyone found a reputable source for a Qi reciever for the Edge yet?
I am not interested in the charging back (unless it is compatible with flip wallet).
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Had anyone found a reputable source for a Qi reciever for the Edge yet?
I am not interested in the charging back (unless it is compatible with flip wallet).
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they arent since the flip wallet and charge back replace the battery cover.
i would say that we wont hear anything until the end of the year.
I bought a note 4 receiver to see if it would work. Will report results when it gets by here.
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This is the only qi receiver I found. The one I have for my note 4 wont work the contact points are in different spots.http://www.ebay.com/itm/GENUINE-SAM...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item1c48874cb9
m.ebay .com/itm/131336783420?_mwBanner=1
I ordered this. I had to put spaces in the link since I don't have enough posts to post links yet.
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m.ebay .com/itm/131336783420?_mwBanner=1
I ordered this. I had to put spaces in the link since I don't have enough posts to post links yet.
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I believe he said that's not what he wants.
He wants the foil pad you attach to your phone then he can put his flip battery cover on.
Vs replace that with a charge back.
I had a pad on my Note 3. I'm willing to bet they will have then the beginning of next year.
You can always get a universal qi receiver. I've seen them on Amazon that plug into the micro USB port and sit underneath the back cover or between the phone and a case.
Note 4 receiver doesn't work
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I am looking at getting the Edge and was wondering if anyone has had any luck? I was wanting a TPU case and not a samsung backing which you can't put a case on?
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I've noticed that in order to enable wireless charging for the S4 you have to replace the back cover with the one in the kit, but then that means you can't use a case like the S-View etc as they also need their own back cover. Has there been any word on wireless charging enabled versions of the S-view or normal flip cover?
I'd like to know so for the S-View too. Thanks.
I know it makes your phone thicker, I'm not sure any cases will work with the back cover.
Is the wireless back cover even available to purchase yet? I want one ASAP. I read somewhere its release was pushed back...anybody know anything?
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Get something like this
Wireless charging insert
Just match up the copper to the pins and and use copper tape. Any standard case will fit.
Do those wireless inserts really work?
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Do those wireless inserts really work?
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never used them myself but i think so
I had the insert in my s3 and it work great.
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I had the insert in my s3 and it work great.
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thanks
As far as I know, the S View Cover has wireless charging built in
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As far as I know, the S View Cover has wireless charging built in
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It does not. it has no induction coil, no power contacts.
Found one insert that will be shipping shortly to work with any Galaxy S4 back cover
(They have a Galaxy S III version as well if interested)
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/wiqiqi-wireless-charger-kit-for-samsung-galaxy-s4-or-s3-ultra-thin-light
I will definitely be picking this up for the fact that it's not a mod but an official design for the S4 and you can use any back cover with it (avoiding the thicker official wireless charging back cover as well). :good:
That's awesome! I wanna get 1 as well while living outside US.
If only Samsung didn't offer awesome items then completely let us down everytime. Either way I need something QI soon to go with my Nexus QI charger.
Another sale point through Monster Watts
http://www.monsterwatts.com/Galaxy_S4.html
I would like to know, if those alternative qi receivers the NFC functionality
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As far as I know, the S View Cover has wireless charging built in
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I can confirm it definitely does not. The S view case is really poor IMO, sent mine back for a refund straight away.
One other potential problem I've been thinking about, if you want wireless charging I'm presuming that you won't be able to put an extra case on your phone as that would act like a barrier? That's a shame.
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One other potential problem I've been thinking about, if you want wireless charging I'm presuming that you won't be able to put an extra case on your phone as that would act like a barrier? That's a shame.
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I think the Qi charging works through a lot of cases.
I'm curious to hear if anyone gets an insert to work with the stock back cover. There seems to be much less space under the cover in comparison to the S3 so I'd be surprised if any of the inserts will be thin enough to fit.
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I would like to know, if those alternative qi receivers the NFC functionality
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Same question for those who have used them on note 2/s3 or have one on s4
dacbeth said:
Another sale point through Monster Watts
http://www.monsterwatts.com/Galaxy_S4.html
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Preordered!
piecko said:
I would like to know, if those alternative qi receivers the NFC functionality
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Hmm...that's actually a good point. Maybe we can reach out to someone from the S III users to find out who used this one.
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I would like to know, if those alternative qi receivers the NFC functionality
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Same question for those who have used them on note 2/s3 or have one on s4
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According to two reviews here, NFC does work: Link
EDIT: Another one confirming working NFC - Link
I think we're good. :good:
Hello,
I have been a great fan of palm and palm pre series in the past.
As a result, I have about 5 touchstone chargers everywhere and used in modded Galaxy Note 2 and Galaxy S 3 in the past.
I'm thinking if modding Nexus 5 to have Touchstone compatibility would be possible as well like they have done in Nexus 4.
(webosnation[dont]com/nexus-4-gains-touchstone-charging-thanks-clever-hacking)
From the pictures in ifixit.com, there are total 4 connection coming out from the back cover.
(d3nevzfk7ii3be[dont]cloudfront[dot]net/igi/SJQTUlA5iTNuxHlb[dot]huge)
I just don't know which of the two is the charging sides and which of the two would be + and -.
(d3nevzfk7ii3be[dot]cloudfront[dot]net/igi/OmM5ZNymVr4ODENF[dot]huge)
Any ideas guys?
I'm not a very techy person and I don't have the necessary tools to determine what is what.
Any advices would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
I don't get it. Nexus 5 already has Qi charging capability which is wireless like the touchstone...
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atticusmas said:
I don't get it. Nexus 5 already has Qi charging capability which is wireless like the touchstone...
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Yes, Nexus 5 does have Qi compatibility, but it doesn't work with touchstone technology as they have different specification. (I've tried but it doesn't charge).
Also, Qi chargers are far more expensive then touchstone for some reason...
As I have already established wireless ecosystem with touchstone, I would like to keep using the touchstone rather than qi charger.
You can buy a qi charger on amazon for like $20. That's a lot easier than popping open the back and risking damage.
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joshnichols189 said:
You can buy a qi charger on amazon for like $20. That's a lot easier than popping open the back and risking damage.
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I do know that you can buy a qi charger on amazon for like $20 but touchstone chargers are about $10 on amazon now and I already have 5 of them around my work, home, car and my gf's place.
But, most of qi charger is flat, which I personally do not like.
The angle of the phone in a touchstone is quite useful for many reasons and I just prefer it to the flat surface of most qi standard charger.
I've already modded about 6 phones to use touchstone charger, so I know the risk and I assume those risk.
I just need help with which connection is for charging as there are four connections connected to the back cover of the Nexus 5 and I can't clearly pinpoint which two of the four is for charging and which one is plus and minus.
[s22[dot]postimg[dot]org/sfx2fm7n5/1384903574_B0jk_KHu_D_eaf3323[dot]jpg]
So, thank you for the Qi charger recommendations and I am aware of Qi technology, but I'm just curious about the +,- connection of the board.
thanks.
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I do know that you can buy a qi charger on amazon for like $20 but touchstone chargers are about $10 on amazon now and I already have 5 of them around my work, home, car and my gf's place.
But, most of qi charger is flat, which I personally do not like.
The angle of the phone in a touchstone is quite useful for many reasons and I just prefer it to the flat surface of most qi standard charger.
I've already modded about 6 phones to use touchstone charger, so I know the risk and I assume those risk.
I just need help with which connection is for charging as there are four connections connected to the back cover of the Nexus 5 and I can't clearly pinpoint which two of the four is for charging and which one is plus and minus.
[s22[dot]postimg[dot]org/sfx2fm7n5/1384903574_B0jk_KHu_D_eaf3323[dot]jpg]
So, thank you for the Qi charger recommendations and I am aware of Qi technology, but I'm just curious about the +,- connection of the board.
thanks.
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Why not get one of these? http://m.ebay.com/sch/i.html?kw=qi+orb+charger&itemId=&cnm=&cid=&sqp=&_trksid=
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Me too...
zoni5u said:
I do know that you can buy a qi charger on amazon for like $20 but touchstone chargers are about $10 on amazon now and I already have 5 of them around my work, home, car and my gf's place.
But, most of qi charger is flat, which I personally do not like.
The angle of the phone in a touchstone is quite useful for many reasons and I just prefer it to the flat surface of most qi standard charger.
I've already modded about 6 phones to use touchstone charger, so I know the risk and I assume those risk.
I just need help with which connection is for charging as there are four connections connected to the back cover of the Nexus 5 and I can't clearly pinpoint which two of the four is for charging and which one is plus and minus.
[s22[dot]postimg[dot]org/sfx2fm7n5/1384903574_B0jk_KHu_D_eaf3323[dot]jpg]
So, thank you for the Qi charger recommendations and I am aware of Qi technology, but I'm just curious about the +,- connection of the board.
thanks.
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I'm considering the same thing, as I also have a bunch of touchstones that I used with a galaxy nexus that I modded to use the tech. Would like to do the same with the N5.
If you've modded six different phones for touchstone then you're probably the most qualified to figure out how to mod the N5 as well, you should do the mod and then write a guide on it .
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If you've modded six different phones for touchstone then you're probably the most qualified to figure out how to mod the N5 as well, you should do the mod and then write a guide on it .
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I could do a mod previously as other people who understands the circuit board determined where to connect and such as I don't have the necessary tools to find out about it or the knowledge to fully understand the board.
I intent on doing a guide if I am successful.
Todini said:
I'm considering the same thing, as I also have a bunch of touchstones that I used with a galaxy nexus that I modded to use the tech. Would like to do the same with the N5.
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Thank you!
You finally understands what I'm going through.
I find touchstone far superior to qi standard to be honest and have never been able to dismiss it.
zoni5u said:
Thank you!
You finally understands what I'm going through.
I find touchstone far superior to qi standard to be honest and have never been able to dismiss it.
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For those of us unfamiliar with the tech, care to explain why you like it better?
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If you've modded six different phones for touchstone then you're probably the most qualified to figure out how to mod the N5 as well, you should do the mod and then write a guide on it .
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That would be GREAT!!:good:
just discovered today that the N5 has magnetic points. thus the touchstone charger holds it perfectly at an angle.
now all i want to do is either stuff a Qi charger into the touchstone dock, or what the OP wants and stuff the Touchstone coil into the phone.
I FULLY understand that this is an old thread but I was just thinking this today. The TouchStone holds the Nexus 5 perfectly. And I mean PERFECTLY. See my attached photos. The magnets seem to line up just right and the angle of the phone is great for doing stuff on phone without picking it up. If I had the know how, I would attempt to put a QI coil into a TouchStone. But I dont. If someone ever figured it out and posted directions (which I kind of doubt), I'd attempt it. I owned a Palm Pre with the TouchStone and loved it. I have two TouchStones in a box of random stuff, doing nothing. It would be awesome to be able to use them again. I know there is the Nexus 4 charger. But I heard that doesnt stick very well. I am tempted to try one out though.
P.S. This is mainly a conversational post and not really a high hopes post.
I was just about to buy one Touchstone for my N5, then I ran into this...
Forgive me for never using a wireless charger before, my initial thought on why Touchstone would not work with N5 was that somehow it has a very limited output amp for the phone to be charged, and in that sense, I was suspecting whether its coil is too small or the wire being too thin.
I don't think those cheap ebay Qi charger has anything different but a bigger coil. And obviously there are folks modding those flat-bed Qi chargers into magnets-equipped. So... if the coil was the issue, then you are essentially using touchstone's shell and just replacing a coil in there...
BUT, all those was based on my assumption of "coil matters". so ... anyways, not worth the hassle for me, I'm out. and In for a cheap pad.
Good luck!
I too would like to be informed of when if ever this happens. :good:
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atticusmas said:
I don't get it. Nexus 5 already has Qi charging capability which is wireless like the touchstone...
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Any one who has ever used a Touchstone understands! It's incredible!
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Hello friends. I tried searching and didn't find anything I was looking for. Perhaps I just wasn't looking in the right spot, so feel free to call me an idiot and paste a link.
I just received a speck case and tried to use it on my wifes nexus 5 wireless charger. It is the square one she ordered from google. NFC works through the case but that charger does not. Is there any info out there that shows what cases work w/ what wireless charger? I am basically looking for something to charge at night that doesnt NEED to be held by magnets, but it would be nice. I am also looking for a car mount that NEEDS to be held in place by magnets and charge wirelessly. I am aware of the DIY threads, but if the charge wont take because of my case then it is a moot point.
Money really isn't an issue, I just want things to work. I am on my 4th day w/ the Nexus 5 and loving it. Any suggestions would be helpful.
kuthedude said:
Hello friends. I tried searching and didn't find anything I was looking for. Perhaps I just wasn't looking in the right spot, so feel free to call me an idiot and paste a link.
I just received a speck case and tried to use it on my wifes nexus 5 wireless charger. It is the square one she ordered from google. NFC works through the case but that charger does not. Is there any info out there that shows what cases work w/ what wireless charger? I am basically looking for something to charge at night that doesnt NEED to be held by magnets, but it would be nice. I am also looking for a car mount that NEEDS to be held in place by magnets and charge wirelessly. I am aware of the DIY threads, but if the charge wont take because of my case then it is a moot point.
Money really isn't an issue, I just want things to work. I am on my 4th day w/ the Nexus 5 and loving it. Any suggestions would be helpful.
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I have a Speck Ultra Hybrid case in my Nexus 5.
My gets charged normally with the case. Never had any problems.
But my wireless charger is not that from Google. It is a generic chino. It works fine!
I'm using a Cruzerlite Case and it works well with the original Nexus4 wireless charger.
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Wergin said:
I think Zerolemon Battery Is best for N5
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I don't think op asked for a battery recommendation..
Wergin said:
Just Prob if you dont I a case..
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wut?
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and wireless charger is Not good..
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- umm... not good... because?
@kuthedude - the speckcase doesn't look to be too thick - odd that it wouldn't work with the nexus charger. I use a case (Spigen neo hybrid) on my Nexus 5 with the nokia wireless charger and it charges just fine (it doesn't have magnets though). (I assume wireless charging works if you remove the case.)
Try moving the phone around on the charger to see if it works with the case?
Does anyone know of or can recommend a nice wireless charging station for the S5? I'm glad the phone is dust/water proof, but messing with that micro USB cover my get old after a while. Plus, it could break off. I haven't used wireless charging since my Palm Pre days so I have no idea what's out.
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There is a nokia charger the dt-900 I believe is the model number. I just ordered from AT&Ts website for 25 bucks. After reading reviews it seems most people agree its the best option for the price.
cloudraker said:
There is a nokia charger the dt-900 I believe is the model number. I just ordered from AT&Ts website for 25 bucks. After reading reviews it seems most people agree its the best option for the price.
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I've got 2 of them that I use on my Note 3 with wireless charging cover (1 at home, 1 at work) - they're both great.
I bought one off Amazon for ~$40 and another for ~$25 on some daily deal site. Well worth the investment to not have to futz around with cables.
Only thing I see so far is that Samsung isn't offering the wireless charging back for the S5 yet; with the Note 3, it took them a month or two after launch to put them online for purchase and even then, they were backordered.
SF Steven said:
I've got 2 of them that I use on my Note 3 with wireless charging cover (1 at home, 1 at work) - they're both great.
I bought one off Amazon for ~$40 and another for ~$25 on some daily deal site. Well worth the investment to not have to futz around with cables.
Only thing I see so far is that Samsung isn't offering the wireless charging back for the S5 yet; with the Note 3, it took them a month or two after launch to put them online for purchase and even then, they were backordered.
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I've got a close friend who works at the samsung experience shop within the local best buy and he had training last week on the s5 and its accessories. He said they are expecting the charging back in store within a week of launch. Good news is the first one that come in has my name on it so hopefully I dont have to contend with too much.
If you get a wireless charging back does it make the phone too thick for traditional 3rd party cases. What I want to do is get a wireless charging back plate and then put a case around the whole phone. Is that possible?
My sgs4 with wireless back cover don't feet any cases for galaxy
DimonVideo said:
My sgs4 with wireless back cover don't feet any cases for galaxy
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I had an S4 (and Note3) with wireless charging back covers and cases on both...SOME cases work.
For the S4, I was able to use Cruzerlite TPU cases with no problem. Any of the hard cases didn't work for me (Spigen) and I even tried the multi-piece cases (TPU + hard bumper) but the only ones that worked were Cruzerlite TPU.
In fact, I'm so sure that the S5 will work with Cruzerlite and a wireless charging back cover, I already bought a new case.
I'm gonna keep on the Best Buys for a wireless charging back and charger. Gonna get a white phone and black backplate. Mmmm sexy.
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SolarTrans said:
I'm gonna keep on the Best Buys for a wireless charging back and charger. Gonna get a white phone and black backplate. Mmmm sexy.
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A Galaxy Panda!
I wonder if wireless charging doesn't damage internal parts of the phone? Anyone got an explanation or experience here?
degast said:
I wonder if wireless charging doesn't damage internal parts of the phone? Anyone got an explanation or experience here?
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Why would you think it might damage your phone, can you care to explain.
kms108 said:
Why would you think it might damage your phone, can you care to explain.
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The magnetic field might screw up things? I don't know, I'm asking this.
degast said:
The magnetic field might screw up things? I don't know, I'm asking this.
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I'm only curious as samsung has the intention of providing this feature, i've been using wireless charging for a good 3+years with gs3, gs4, note 2 and now note 3, all without any problem.
kms108 said:
I'm only curious as samsung has the intention of providing this feature, i've been using wireless charging for a good 3+years with gs3, gs4, note 2 and now note 3, all without any problem.
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You can buy a wireless charging back from Samsung (doesn't come standard though).
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You can buy a wireless charging back from Samsung (doesn't come standard though).
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It's samsung's way of making more money, i prefer a receiver insert, it's thinner and i've been using them with all my phones.
I will be picking a few up in the next few days in china, need to check what the quality is like.
kms108 said:
It's samsung's way of making more money, i prefer a receiver insert, it's thinner and i've been using them with all my phones.
I will be picking a few up in the next few days in china, need to check what the quality is like.
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Really??? I got one for my S4 and it was awful - so thick that the case bulged out in the middle of the back...so much that the phone didn't lay flat on the table anymore.
Even though the Samsung battery cover is a little thicker overall, at least it's symmetrical and doesn't look home-made.
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Does anyone who know or own the Samsung Note 4 with the Wireless Charging Back Cover (see link above) know which cases (especially wallet/folio style cases) fill fit with the phone and this wireless back cover as I understand it fits abit thicker then the stock cover?
Thanks
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http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cel...EP-CN910IBUSTA
Does anyone who know or own the Samsung Note 4 with the Wireless Charging Back Cover (see link above) know which cases (especially wallet/folio style cases) fill fit with the phone and this wireless back cover as I understand it fits abit thicker then the stock cover?
Thanks
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I was faced with the problem as you. I ordered the official Samsung wireless charging back, but it would not fit in my Seidio case. I returned the Samsung back and ordered a bare charging coil that will fit under the standard back. No problem with charging or any other functions and it fits in my Seidio case.
Mike
WHich charging coil do you recommend? WOuld it charge at the same rate as the Samsung version? Will I also loose NFC functionality if I did it this way?
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I was faced with the problem as you. I ordered the official Samsung wireless charging back, but it would not fit in my Seidio case. I returned the Samsung back and ordered a bare charging coil that will fit under the standard back. No problem with charging or any other functions and it fits in my Seidio case.
Mike
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S View case look nice and work normaly with wireless charging
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WHich charging coil do you recommend? WOuld it charge at the same rate as the Samsung version? Will I also loose NFC functionality if I did it this way?
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This is the one that I'm using:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R3WK2LU?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
Not sure about the charging rate compared to Samsung. It is Qi standard so I would guess there is little difference. It claims 600mA. It is NOT a quick charge, more like an overnight charge. I have not tested the NFC part but the answered questions say that it is OK.
I have the same problem with my spigen case, now I got a hold of the s charger back. I'm really torn now, as I love the little stand the spigen comes with, but the official samsung back on the s charger pad wide seems to charge in double quick time.
I see the suggested workarounds and might consider them, but still nobody knows of an actual case which fits the note 4 with the wireless back?
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I have the same problem with my spigen case, now I got a hold of the s charger back. I'm really torn now, as I love the little stand the spigen comes with, but the official samsung back on the s charger pad wide seems to charge in double quick time.
I see the suggested workarounds and might consider them, but still nobody knows of an actual case which fits the note 4 with the wireless back?
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There is a huge thread in this subforum with a dozen of pages referencing cases that fit the charging back (yes they exist) and various workarounds. Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...se-note-4-samsung-qi-charging-t2958395/page13
I just moved the coil from the Samsung charging back into the regular back, and it's no thicker than it was without the coil, and so any case could continue to fit - whether it will charge through the case is another matter.
any with a 2-3w charge output? 600a would take forever.
StevePritchard said:
I just moved the coil from the Samsung charging back into the regular back, and it's no thicker than it was without the coil, and so any case could continue to fit - whether it will charge through the case is another matter.
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Moving the coil to the stock back is really the only way to go. It charges fine and the NFC works.
I went for month trying cases that fit that bulge and even the ones that "fit" threatened to pop off at any moment.
Here is a guide to moving the coil:
(HOW-TO) Move receiver coil from OEM Wireless back to stock cover. (LOTS OF PICS)
-Paul