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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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iredline5 said:
I had the insert in my s3 and it work great.
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care to upload some pics ?
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
Walvater said:
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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gazhowell said:
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.
piecko said:
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.
piecko said:
I would like to know, if those alternative qi receivers the NFC functionality
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nba1341 said:
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:
Hi guys where can i buy this or DIY pls let me know
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUDwCWDgCSM
Thanks in adavnce
Wait, so these 2 copper-looking thingies on the side of my phone are connectors for magnetic chargers and docks? Does that mean there exist special docks for Z's? My mind is blown.
Antonnzr said:
Wait, so these 2 copper-looking thingies on the side of my phone are connectors for magnetic chargers and docks? Does that mean there exist special docks for Z's? My mind is blown.
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Ummmm...no.
There are no magnets nor any metal that are magnetic on the charging port of our Z. Only the Z1 has that. As you can see from the video, his charging port looks different(the copper looks a bit squarish)... Which means 1. he modified his charging port and added metal/magnets to it, 2. He made an adapter that he just glued on the phone which is magnetic, 3. He bought a kit somewhere that would allow him to do this( which So far, I am not aware if one does exist)
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Mind you, magnets do affect electricity...so be careful when modding it to your phone.
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It's this one here, from the DIY quick charge system thread.
Already ordered magnets from EBay.
Theyre cheap ass all the way from China.
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chefnoob said:
Already ordered magnets from EBay.
Theyre cheap ass all the way from China.
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Link???
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Link???
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39985331&postcount=84
There isn't a terrible amount of detail sadly.
Magnets arrived
I bought some conductive glue and will work on it soon. I'll post some pictures and a detailed write up if I can.
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netharshal13 said:
Hi guys where can i buy this or DIY pls let me know
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUDwCWDgCSM
Thanks in adavnce
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Why not just order this?? I was looking into a homemade way but this dock looks better than a lot of the things I could see online and its cheap.. Are these docks no good or something?? LMK because Im seriously debating on ordering one or two for around the house.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magnetic-Ch...S_Cell_Phone_PDA_Chargers&hash=item2ecc313071
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Why not just order this?? I was looking into a homemade way but this dock looks better than a lot of the things I could see online and its cheap.. Are these docks no good or something?? LMK because Im seriously debating on ordering one or two for around the house.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magnetic-Ch...S_Cell_Phone_PDA_Chargers&hash=item2ecc313071
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It is because that dock is for the Xperia Z1. We have the Xperia Z in this forum which does not have the magnetic connector like the Xperia Z1.
johnny13oi said:
It is because that dock is for the Xperia Z1. We have the Xperia Z in this forum which does not have the magnetic connector like the Xperia Z1.
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Haha! Good BURN!
Some people just dont read...
Anyway, ill post updates here soon about the project...
Its just I was having problems with the glue I bought. I bought the carbon based one and the magnets keep detaching. I ordered new glue now and am just waiting for it to arrive.
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Does not ship in italy :crying:
Are there any magnetic chargers like for Z1?
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Are there any magnetic chargers like for Z1?
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No because xperia z doesn't have magnetic connector like the z1
Rzr92 said:
No because xperia z doesn't have magnetic connector like the z1
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Too bad. it is really inconvenience to use usb charger.
tchzhy said:
Too bad. it is really inconvenience to use usb charger.
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Well then just buy the dock
here's a charging station for the xperia Z. I hope it works when it arrives. I'm really disappointed to learn that the charging ports on the Z are not magnetic and I can't get a cable for it. I hate damaging my usb port
i can't actually post a link, but it's on ebay
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here's a charging station for the xperia Z. I hope it works when it arrives. I'm really disappointed to learn that the charging ports on the Z are not magnetic and I can't get a cable for it. I hate damaging my usb port
i can't actually post a link, but it's on ebay
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-DK26-D...r-Sony-Xperia-Z-L36h-L36i-C6603-/273104708295
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irO0yf5843g
Did a short Air Dock review - I got it for my GS5, but since Samsung is taking their sweet time releasing the wireless charging cover I had to test with the N7. Anyways, here it is for anyone interested:
http://youtu.be/lgv54OqYoJk
Can you comment on how well it holds a phone while driving around? I would hate to take a turn and have it fly off out the window.
badass989 said:
Can you comment on how well it holds a phone while driving around? I would hate to take a turn and have it fly off out the window.
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The magnets combined with the sticky surface of the charger makes it nearly impossible to fall off by accident. I think there is a better chance the entire mount will fall before the phone comes off due to a bump.
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Wonder how it would handle in my big rig with all the bouncing around
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Did a short Air Dock review - I got it for my GS5, but since Samsung is taking their sweet time releasing the wireless charging cover I had to test with the N7. Anyways, here it is for anyone interested:
http://youtu.be/lgv54OqYoJk
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Can you make a video testing the GS5 even without the wireless back cover? Thanks.
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Can you make a video testing the GS5 even without the wireless back cover? Thanks.
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The dock comes with a single magnetic sticker, so I will need to wait until the wireless cover is released so I can place it on that. I used the N7 because it already has magnets integrated.
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The dock comes with a single magnetic sticker, so I will need to wait until the wireless cover is released so I can place it on that. I used the N7 because it already has magnets integrated.
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Shouldn't it work without the magnets too ?
Isn't there a sticky front on the charger ?
See this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUZEgZDSUCY
Magnet ?
WePlay said:
Shouldn't it work without the magnets too ?
Isn't there a sticky front on the charger ?
See this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUZEgZDSUCY
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Yes, sorry - I thought you wanted to see it with magnets in use.
Here's a quick video - the quality isnt so great as the car was moving, but I wanted to show how sturdy it is over bumps. This is using the sticky pad without magnets.
http://youtu.be/AFuMR2ZMmBg
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Yes, sorry - I thought you wanted to see it with magnets in use.
Here's a quick video - the quality isnt so great as the car was moving, but I wanted to show how sturdy it is over bumps. This is using the sticky pad without magnets.
http://youtu.be/AFuMR2ZMmBg
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where can we buy this air dock?
i mean if we live in europe,do they ship to europe?
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where can we buy this air dock?
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Theairdock.com
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Thats awesome, thanks for the review! Clamping the phone in on my dock is such a pain in the a$$
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Yes, sorry - I thought you wanted to see it with magnets in use.
Here's a quick video - the quality isnt so great as the car was moving, but I wanted to show how sturdy it is over bumps. This is using the sticky pad without magnets.
http://youtu.be/AFuMR2ZMmBg
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Awesome !
I am wondering how the charger performs when your phone is using bluetooth to stream music, GPS, WiFi, etc
Thanks for the video. I really appreciated.
after using the GS5 with just the sticky pad and no magnets, it's pretty clear that the magnets are required - it just doesn't hold that well after a few uses. They send a little magnet sticker that I put on the inside of the wireless charging cover (that I received today), and it works great.
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after using the GS5 with just the sticky pad and no magnets, it's pretty clear that the magnets are required - it just doesn't hold that well after a few uses. They send a little magnet sticker that I put on the inside of the wireless charging cover (that I received today), and it works great.
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Is the sticker big enough for two devices? (GS5 and Note 3)
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Is the sticker big enough for two devices? (GS5 and Note 3)
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Not sure I understand the question. Are you asking if you can split the sticker and use it on two devices? Then, no. If you're asking will the sticker fit either one device or the other? Then yes. I had to cut it to a smaller size to fit the inside cover of the GS5.
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Not sure I understand the question. Are you asking if you can split the sticker and use it on two devices? Then, no. If you're asking will the sticker fit either one device or the other? Then yes. I had to cut it to a smaller size to fit the inside cover of the GS5.
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I asked them to send me an extra sticker.
nice!
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Theairdock.com
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They are all out of stock.... And not everything showed in the video is available.
Cholerabob said:
They are all out of stock.... And not everything showed in the video is available.
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What is shown in the video that ins't available?
Can't do anything about the stock.. I got mine through their indiegogo campaign. I'm sure they will have more soon.
So in an attempt to get the pma wireless charging I ripped out the original NFC sticker that came preinstalled in the back cover. Now that its gone I seem to actually need to use NFC, has anyone come across anyone selling the nfc only sticker?
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So in an attempt to get the pma wireless charging I ripped out the original NFC sticker that came preinstalled in the back cover. Now that its gone I seem to actually need to use NFC, has anyone come across anyone selling the nfc only sticker?
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Ever heard of eBay,amazon,alliexpress,... I'm sure one of them will have it
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shayneflashindaily said:
Ever heard of eBay,amazon,alliexpress,... I'm sure one of them will have it
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Yes I have heard of them. Already searched them and couldn't find it.
ez4nick said:
Yes I have heard of them. Already searched them and couldn't find it.
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Might have to buy a new back plate.... I only see ones with PMA coil
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ez4nick said:
So in an attempt to get the pma wireless charging I ripped out the original NFC sticker that came preinstalled in the back cover. Now that its gone I seem to actually need to use NFC, has anyone come across anyone selling the nfc only sticker?
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The PMA wireless charging chips have NFC on them as well.
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The PMA wireless charging chips have NFC on them as well.
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I believe he wants only the NFC function
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shayneflashindaily said:
I believe he wants only the NFC function
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Even if OP had the PMA chip installed and doesn't want wireless charging, he can still use it. If he's worried about the magnet and slight bulge, he can remove the magnet. If NFC is what he's really looking for, like you mentioned, eBay but he'll have to buy the battery door with it. They don't sell the stickers separately. No aftermarket manufacturer will sell the sticker by itself since it already comes with the phone and there is no money to be made from it.
Seems like he could just find the cheapest OEM back on eBay, amazon, or whatever that has the NFC sticker in it. Aren't the NFC contacts in the same spot on all G3 variants?
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Today Incipio has 30% off on their website. Just a heads up. Picked up a car dock. I had a 15% next order from ordering my bumper that stacked also.
$38.67 for the car dock.
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Butcher98 said:
Today Incipio has 30% off on their website. Just a heads up. Picked up a car dock. I had a 15% next order from ordering my bumper that stacked also.
$38.67 for the car dock.
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And..
The battery pack is out of stock. lol.
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And..
The battery pack is out of stock. lol.
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As ever.
Are they producing it or what? They should be the first if only to have it! :cyclops:
inc25 stacked to give me another 25% off making a bumper 15.74
The only mod available right now is the back plate. I really would have liked to pick up the car dock. Bummer.
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PiousInquisitor said:
The only mod available right now is the back plate. I really would have liked to pick up the car dock. Bummer.
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Backplate that many are reporting to not be well done (not well fitting...).
Weird since the batteries are perfect instead...
Battery packs are back in stock. Yeah. that 25% code is stackable.
Only the standard one. The one with wireless charging is still out. For me at least.
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Did anyone pickup the car dock that can post a picture of the cable that cames with it?
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Did anyone pickup the car dock that can post a picture of the cable that cames with it?
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I'm pretty sure it doesn't come with one:
Stay charged.
The Vehicle Dock for Moto Z supports up to 15W fast charging with a compatible vehicle power adapter (sold separately).
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I'm pretty sure it doesn't come with one:
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Got ya! So does it use MicroUSB or USB-C?
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Did anyone pickup the car dock that can post a picture of the cable that cames with it?
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Just got one of these a few weeks back. No charger or cables included and it uses USB C.