Anyone purchase a desktop dock for now while we wait for the charging issues to be resolved? Any recommendations?
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Anyone purchase a desktop dock for now while we wait for the charging issues to be resolved? Any recommendations?
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Was looking at this but havent pulled the trigger
http://www.ebay.com/itm/22145620896...49&var=520325129936&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
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Was looking at this but havent pulled the trigger
http://www.ebay.com/itm/22145620896...49&var=520325129936&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
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I tried that one for my GS 3 and I remember if you don't place the phone directly on the connector perfectly, it would scratch the hell out of it. You have to line it up perfectly. Instead I went w/ a Zenis dock. Can't find it for the G3
I'm thinking about this but not sure if it'll fit even the slimmest case:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/EEEKit-3in1...S_Cell_Phone_PDA_Chargers&hash=item2a406d698c
I use the Nokia DT-910, charges great, have one on my work desk and my night stand, been using them since the HTC DNA.
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I also modded a Nokia DT-900 to be a charging car dock.
And, the LG spare battery charger works as a stand, maybe even with a slim case, but not with my Otterbox Symmetry.
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I'm thinking about this but not sure if it'll fit even the slimmest case:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/EEEKit-3in1...S_Cell_Phone_PDA_Chargers&hash=item2a406d698c
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I got this one. It has an adapter that you can remove that lets you use a 'slim' case in the dock. I'm currently using the CruzerLite Bugdroid case and it fits just fine. If you keep the adapter in then it fits the G3 without a case.
The base is rather stable. There is some weight to it that keeps it from tipping over, but it does have a wobble if you try to tip it yourself. Also, if you're charging an extra battery while the device is docked, it's not enough power to charge both devices. I think the extra battery takes priority because with both in it, the phone slowly loses a charge even though it has a charging symbol/
I am rather please with it, I just use the LG extra battery charger instead of using this to do it
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I also modded a Nokia DT-900 to be a charging car dock.
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Does this modded DT-900 give enough juice to run the GPS and still charge on the go? I want to do the same type of setup for my car.
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Does this modded DT-900 give enough juice to run the GPS and still charge on the go? I want to do the same type of setup for my car.
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It's fine as long as your screen brightness isn't turned all the way up. I also don't run my GPS solid. I check it to confirm my route, then I'll start it up again when I get close.
Wireless charging isn't as fast as wired, and there is some heat generation, so if your screen's on while it's charging and running GPS, it will be getting pretty warm.
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I got this one. It has an adapter that you can remove that lets you use a 'slim' case in the dock. I'm currently using the CruzerLite Bugdroid case and it fits just fine. If you keep the adapter in then it fits the G3 without a case.
The base is rather stable. There is some weight to it that keeps it from tipping over, but it does have a wobble if you try to tip it yourself. Also, if you're charging an extra battery while the device is docked, it's not enough power to charge both devices. I think the extra battery takes priority because with both in it, the phone slowly loses a charge even though it has a charging symbol/
I am rather please with it, I just use the LG extra battery charger instead of using this to do it
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I'm guessing this would depend on the adapter you are using with it. My guess would be a higher amperage adapter would be able to charge both.
I got this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251590336467?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Great quality material and looks nice. Has a green light when connected. Also has on OTG capabilities.
Also comes with a 120cm data cable.
I got my two docking stations the other day, but I don't have my G3 yet, so I can't tell how nice it fits.
Tried my brother's Galaxy S4 and it fits it perfectly and charges at a 1700 MAH.
If you are looking for a dock that will use usb cable, I would highly recommend keeping an eye for this one
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/957745871/arq-apple-or-android-iphone-6-5s-5c-5-ipad-s4-s5-n
Unfortunately they are sold out at the moment. I was a supporter so I received my Arc last week. I can finally say I found a dock that can be used with just about any case. I actually picked this up for use with my LG G Pad, but works just as well with the G3. (Using Qi with the G3, so this will primarily be for my G Pad). The back / pins are easily adjustable, as well as the usb cable, so it will indeed fit any case out there. Only thing is you would need to readjust if changing cases often. Again, works well. Keep an eye out for when they are publicly available.
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Anker also make cradles? find one on ebay, anyone ever tryed this?
oops, no permit to post outside links, see my attachments.
yeah, somebody know where to buy?
Picked one of these up for $14 on Amazon when I purchased 2 Anker 1900mah sensation batteries for my 3D. Works great, can't use a case with this though.
Bonus for me is that it can charge another battery while your phone is docked. I will note I have found using the original HTC cable and HTC usb wall adapter with this works the best. I purchased a 10' cable for my phone, and using that with the Anker cradle didn't really do anything, but the original cable and adapter that come with the phone works flawlessly.
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This looks like rebranded kidigi. Probably the same manufacturer.
you mean this ?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320752409239&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT
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you mean this ?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320752409239&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT
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This one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-HTC-EVO...795696?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item19c905feb0
Just bought 2 of the Anker cradles, will report back once I've used them.
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fwhite42 said:
Just bought 2 of the Anker cradles, will report back once I've used them.
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Please do - I'm now very curious since the price has dropped to a reasonable level.
I'm specifically interested in whether dock mode is automatically enabled, and what apps can be run from that configuration.
Also - I doubt it, but I'm curious if an MHL adapter can be connected to the dock to enable HDMI out.
P0ll0L0c0 said:
Please do - I'm now very curious since the price has dropped to a reasonable level.
I'm specifically interested in whether dock mode is automatically enabled, and what apps can be run from that configuration.
Also - I doubt it, but I'm curious if an MHL adapter can be connected to the dock to enable HDMI out.
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I run MIUI so the dock program isn't installed, however I just tap the clock and it brings it to the picture you can see above. I believe if you're on a Sense ROM it will fire up dock mode. I actually had it plugged into my car, and started up Car Panel which was pretty gangster.
Overall, it's definitely nice to have while I'm at work during the week, but having to pop a case on and off all the time can be a hassle for some.
Otherwise it works great!
P0ll0L0c0 said:
Please do - I'm now very curious since the price has dropped to a reasonable level.
I'm specifically interested in whether dock mode is automatically enabled, and what apps can be run from that configuration.
Also - I doubt it, but I'm curious if an MHL adapter can be connected to the dock to enable HDMI out.
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This is USB only I'm afraid. Since this is similar to Kidigi dock, Kidigi makes an MHL version of their dock but will run you about $49. You can find them on ebay. Hopefully Anker will rebrand one too for cheaper.
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I run MIUI so the dock program isn't installed, however I just tap the clock and it brings it to the picture you can see above. I believe if you're on a Sense ROM it will fire up dock mode. I actually had it plugged into my car, and started up Car Panel which was pretty gangster.
Overall, it's definitely nice to have while I'm at work during the week, but having to pop a case on and off all the time can be a hassle for some.
Otherwise it works great!
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I was afraid having a case will interfere with this. What type case do you have by the way? I was kinda hoping atleast a TPU case would work with this dock.
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I was afraid having a case will interfere with this. What type case do you have by the way? I was kinda hoping atleast a TPU case would work with this dock.
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I go back and forth between a Platinum case, these cheap snap on cases from eBay, and some Argyle patterned gel sleeve I got at Radioshack, and none of them work. This dock was meant for a caseless phone. I can't remember what dock I was looking at but there is one that has a removable tray that you can take out to accommodate a phone with a case.
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I go back and forth between a Platinum case, these cheap snap on cases from eBay, and some Argyle patterned gel sleeve I got at Radioshack, and none of them work. This dock was meant for a caseless phone. I can't remember what dock I was looking at but there is one that has a removable tray that you can take out to accommodate a phone with a case.
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Thank you for the input. I guess I'll just pass on this for now.
Kidigi makes a dock that can be used with some cases.
Just received my 2 Anker docks and they are great for the price. Each kit includes a dock, a wall charger, and 2 USB connectors (one long for power, one not quite as long for computer connection).
Construction is solid and phone fits well. The extra battery charging slot is a little tight, but I'd take that over loose.
Phone does not auto-recognize that it's in a dock, but I didn't expect it to.
All in all, I think well worth the price (~$45 for both and free shipping).
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Has there been any word about docks for this phone? With the charging port being on bottom of the phone as well as being covered I could see it being a bit more troublesome. Does anyone know if the charge port cover is fully removable or on a hinge?
I would love to see a quality car dock produced.
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Has there been any word about docks for this phone? With the charging port being on bottom of the phone as well as being covered I could see it being a bit more troublesome. Does anyone know if the charge port cover is fully removable or on a hinge?
I would love to see a quality car dock produced.
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i am sure it is removable, but it might not go back on
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i am sure it is removable, but it might not go back on
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Now that's funny, one time removal. :good:
treadwayj said:
i am sure it is removable, but it might not go back on
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Haha sounds like the one on my old LG Venus
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The official dock will undoubtably use wireless charging - which should make it easier to put on and off. The dock will probably be expensive though.
It will have a wireless charging pad. There are several options (http://www.geek.com/articles/mobile...rgers-for-the-nexus-4-and-droid-dna-20121114/). But the official one will be the pad from LG.
Good idea, except how am I going to use it as a clock by the bed?
i just picked up a wireless charging pad today from one of my local vzw stores so i am excited that i dont have to deal with that cover over the microusb port anymore to charge it
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It will have a wireless charging pad. There are several options (http://www.geek.com/articles/mobile...rgers-for-the-nexus-4-and-droid-dna-20121114/). But the official one will be the pad from LG.
Good idea, except how am I going to use it as a clock by the bed?
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Get the car dock
I was wondering the same thing, I can't imagine how much a wireless charging car dock would go for, the regular ones from Verizon are expensive enough!
geoff5093 said:
I was wondering the same thing, I can't imagine how much a wireless charging car dock would go for, the regular ones from Verizon are expensive enough!
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I'm guessing it will be around $80 at verizon, if it is indeed wireless charging. At that point, I'd probably look into putting a Nexus 7 in my dash where the radio was.
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I'm guessing it will be around $80 at verizon, if it is indeed wireless charging. At that point, I'd probably look into putting a Nexus 7 in my dash where the radio was.
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Exactly what I did. Aside from the wow factor, I simply got tired of having to delicately insert/remove my phone from the cradle worrying each time I was going to snap off the charger, scratch something, and just weaken its lifespan overall. I'm going to get the DNA however just so that I can finally slap a phone into the dock without even thinking about it. After I sell my car of course.
That looks great. Good job man.
Tony
Thank you very much for your help (It means a lot)
RunNgun42 said:
Exactly what I did. Aside from the wow factor, I simply got tired of having to delicately insert/remove my phone from the cradle worrying each time I was going to snap off the charger, scratch something, and just weaken its lifespan overall. I'm going to get the DNA however just so that I can finally slap a phone into the dock without even thinking about it. After I sell my car of course.
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Looks good. I'll definitely be doing something like this in a year, which is why I wouldn't pay much for a phone dock. Hopefully the Nexus 7 (or a newer version) will have LTE by then. I'd pay $10 a month to have the car a mobile hotspot and it would be nice that it had its own internet.
Looks like some 3rd party stores are prepping to carry Docks: http://www.htcdepot.com/htc-droid-dna-car-kits-and-mounts.htm
I am going to get a wireless pad for work, then hope that a car dock and "home" dock will be sold by HTC and/or VZW. I'd rather not have to use a "generic" holder or modify my car's dash.
Car Dock for DNA coming
We at IBOLT will announce the DNA car-dock in the next week. It will work with all cases (even Otterbox Defender type) and you can turn it horizontal or vertical position with a very little of the Dock visible. The microUSB charging plug will trigger the HTC default car-mode (great app!) or anyone can download their favorite after-market app, type CarHome Ultra. Will post images within one week and link to availability.
MikaelPe said:
We at IBOLT will announce the DNA car-dock in the next week. It will work with all cases (even Otterbox Defender type) and you can turn it horizontal or vertical position with a very little of the Dock visible. The microUSB charging plug will trigger the HTC default car-mode (great app!) or anyone can download their favorite after-market app, type CarHome Ultra. Will post images within one week and link to availability.
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Will it have wireless charging built in? Cause it doesn't sound like it when you mention usb. That would be a major fail for this product, imo anyway.
Edit: okay, I just saw in the other thread you mentioned wireless charging being built in, great news, get that thing out asap and I'll order at least 2.
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MikaelPe said:
We at IBOLT will announce the DNA car-dock in the next week. It will work with all cases (even Otterbox Defender type) and you can turn it horizontal or vertical position with a very little of the Dock visible. The microUSB charging plug will trigger the HTC default car-mode (great app!) or anyone can download their favorite after-market app, type CarHome Ultra. Will post images within one week and link to availability.
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Had the iBolt for my GS3 and loved it, so I'm very excited by this news. My only hope is that it is set up so that the phone goes in with the volume rocker on top rather than in the dock. This was the only problem with the GS3 version.
MikaelPe said:
We at IBOLT will announce the DNA car-dock in the next week. It will work with all cases (even Otterbox Defender type) and you can turn it horizontal or vertical position with a very little of the Dock visible. The microUSB charging plug will trigger the HTC default car-mode (great app!) or anyone can download their favorite after-market app, type CarHome Ultra. Will post images within one week and link to availability.
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That would be a major PITA if it's just USB, as we would have to uncover our USB port every time we wanted to use the dock.
I would just buy a generic dock if it didn't have wireless charging, not worth the extra money otherwise.
Hello Guys!
I just bought my LGOG and I'm waiting for it in the mail. While it arrives, I've been looking for a dock that supports the phone but haven't found anything yet.
Have you guys know of any Dock that works and fits this phone? I was thinking of getting one of these but I'm not sure it will fit since it's for the S3:
ebay.com/itm/Dock-Cradle-Charger-Adapter-Base-for-Smartphone-Samsung-Galaxy-S3-S2-i9300-i9100-/281044938640?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item416f956f90
What do you guys think?
yeah I`m about ready to order a desktop dock for a note or note 2 and try it out, I just want it for my night stand, like this one its suppose to have a compliant mico usb so it will flex and move with different thickness of phones still on the fence about it
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Unive...1357149193&sr=8-45&keywords=note+desktop+dock
or one like this
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2032180&CatId=4975
Yeah i only need a dock for charging the phone on my night stand, so i guess a cheap one would do the trick. If no one has tried one yet I guess I'll have to buy one myself to try it out.
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yeah I just ordered the tigerdirect one, so I will have it tomorrow and will let you know:good:
2003vstrom said:
yeah I just ordered the tigerdirect one, so I will have it tomorrow and will let you know:good:
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Can you let us know if that "Line Out" jack works as well? I'm guessing not, but a guy can hope.:fingers-crossed:
Nastybutler said:
Can you let us know if that "Line Out" jack works as well? I'm guessing not, but a guy can hope.:fingers-crossed:
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sure will
well I got the dock today, works with no case, there is no Audio out of the audio jack, but if you have any case on the OG it will not work. but it works for charging
Thanks vstrom!
Good to know. I use a case so I'll probably have to find a really wide one. I will post any findings here.
Check this out: http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/01/08/ces-2013-the-first-thing-at-ces-i-actually-want-the-tylt-vu-a-wireless-qi-charger-that-actually-works/
Now, who's going to be the first to attempt to put the N4's charging coil in the OG?
here`s a dock I just bought from Amazon, the EZO dock it has adjustable front to back usb connector has soft pad for the back and front, looks like it would work with no problem if you had TPU case on your phone, but I use a neoprene slip pouch for my phone so I don`t have case that stays on the phone. pics are below
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Now, who's going to be the first to attempt to put the N4's charging coil in the OG?
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Probably be easier to get the coil from the Palm Pre (and cheaper to get parts). But I don't think it charges via the qi standard and you would have to use the TouchStone Charger.
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Probably be easier to get the coil from the Palm Pre (and cheaper to get parts). But I don't think it charges via the qi standard and you would have to use the TouchStone Charger.
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I have had the back off of my OG, and from the all of the contacts behind the battery cover are used, each one of contacts on the main body of the phone are touching the the back cover. so I`m not sure I have seen the pictures of the NEXUS 4 back cover off and it seems that the OG missing 2 of the contacts
Has anyone tried the S3 Dock? I don't think the dimensions are too large for the Optimus G.
i have this one universal dock. it works very nicely. the dock isn't confined to a single device so we wouldn't have to worry out phones being too big.
bobafx said:
i have this one universal dock. it works very nicely. the dock isn't confined to a single device so we wouldn't have to worry out phones being too big.
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Thanks for the link. I just ordered one. I hope one of the devs can tweak a kernel so that we can play audio out of the micro USB the way the GS3 and Note 2 can. *ahem*
Does that universal dock work with a tpu case?
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Has anyone tried the S3 Dock? I don't think the dimensions are too large for the Optimus G.
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Slow charge only, no matter what charger.
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gunnyman said:
Does that universal dock work with a tpu case?
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which tpu case did you have?
Diztronic
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Diztronic
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it should work, cause i have this case and it fits fine because the usb portion of the dock does protrude out a bit.
Anyone have success charging with a case on?
I got the incipio feather woke up this morning phone was warm and only at 50%
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BlueHarford said:
Anyone have success charging with a case on?
I got the incipio feather woke up this morning phone was warm and only at 50%
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Which charger are you using? Did you hit the "sweet spot" for charging (if there is one on your charger)?
I have the TYLT VU and have had no issues with it, although I have a "skin" on my phone instead of a case.
PS I've been waiting for the incipio cases to come out but their website says they aren't available yet. Where did you get yours?
AmbroseAI said:
Which charger are you using? Did you hit the "sweet spot" for charging (if there is one on your charger)?
I have the TYLT VU and have had no issues with it, although I have a "skin" on my phone instead of a case.
PS I've been waiting for the incipio cases to come out but their website says they aren't available yet. Where did you get yours?
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LG WCP-300 the one verizon sells. like a disc.
i got my from verizonwireless.com they only have the feather.. fits nice. 25 bucks. guess the magnet isnt strong enough or case it too dense, even tho its pretty thin
Should work fine. I charge my nexus 7 through a thick rubber case. I have the Nokia qi
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same here I charge my active through *most* cases there are some that do not work. The case itself gets hot but charges fine, slow but fine
I came from a Nokia Lumia 928 and had the wireless Nokia charger. Works fine on the G2 in the folio case. Every once in awhile I have to re-position it or it acts a little wonky - charge, no charge, charge, no charge... other than that it charges quickly.
I have the same charger and works fine with Verizon TPU and LG Quickwindow cases.
From a Verizon logo plastered G2 bastard
BlueHarford said:
Anyone have success charging with a case on?
I got the incipio feather woke up this morning phone was warm and only at 50%
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Like was mentioned earlier, there's a sweet spot for charging. I almost think that LG and other phone makers should have some sort of label/insignia for the center of the charging coil so we would know. But they don't, so lets look on the inside.
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You can see that the center of the coil is below the center of the phone. So, if you're using one of those small round LG chargers, you wont be centering the phone on the charger. And if you're using the Nokia 900 oval charger, you want the bottom of the phone to line up with the bottom of the charging pad, where the indicator light is. I have messed with this quite a bit and have found this placement to be ideal for consistent charging. If you are a little off, it may charge, but it may also go in and out. Each time it goes in and out, it wakes the phone and draws power, thereby reducing the effective charge.
I have no trouble charging my G2 with a heavy Ballistic case on it, on either the Nokia 900 or 910 chargers with the above method.
i found a qi charging reciever that delivers a 1000ma output which i suppose will work.
it shows a height on the pad to be about 9mm.
does anyone have any experience using the wireless chargers with this phone?
i know i can build a dock pretty easily, so building a receiver might not be that hard either, but id rather modify something that works already and then reverse engineer from there.
The receivers are generic now and can be found for under $10. It looks like the G4 Plus is an ideal candidate for one since the back cover pops off and also the MicroUSB port is right at the edge of the cover. I've seen someone post a video on YouTube of a G4 Plus with one of these installed.
The 2 concerns I have:
- In the YouTube video the person showed that the back cover didn't close 100% near the MicroUSB port. I imagine this might differ between receivers and could be worked around by using a knife and making the opening around the MicroUSB a hint bigger. It is just the back cover after all... easily replaced.
- When you have one of these plugged in, it occupies the MicroUSB port, which means no more Turbo Charging or PC access without a hassle. Since I would like to retain those features and also since I have backed ZNAPS on kickstarter, this is a deal breaker for me.
I plan to get one of these and solder it to the internal side of the MicroUSB port. That works around both of my concerns (but would void warranty).
I have one of those receiving adapters in my drawer, and two Qi chargers, from my previous phone. Wasted money.
The receiver gets hot while delivering the charging current. They are installed on top of the battery - battery that gets hot anyway during charging.
Cumulative heating effect will lead to shorter battery life span or even worse (fires).
In my experience the G4 Plus gets a lot less warm than most others when charging (and in general) so I'm not too worried about that. In my case the wireless charger would really only be used to maintain 100% while working.
had a qi receiver still lying around and just tried this. Works well and the battery case doesn't stick up any more than without the pad. the flat ribbon cable fits right under the case. I cut away the bulky side edges of the plug itself to make it as small as possible. Charging works. I have not tested how fast it is and how warm it gets. Over the period of 15min it didn't get warm at all, but I'm sure that charging is slow.
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I have tested several Wireless chargers for my N4 and S7 Edge and Nexus 7, some dose get warmer than others..
So an important thing is to get the right charger or a fan by your charger if you are councered. Otherwize i love WC and have orderd a WC reciver for my G4 plus.
But All phones do get a bit warmer with WC. ..
Samsungs fast WC have a built in fan. I dont use any phones without WC now a days, once you get use to it its great.
derausgewanderte said:
had a qi receiver still lying around and just tried this. Works well and the battery case doesn't stick up any more than without the pad. the flat ribbon cable fits right under the case. I cut away the bulky side edges of the plug itself to make it as small as possible. Charging works. I have not tested how fast it is and how warm it gets. Over the period of 15min it didn't get warm at all, but I'm sure that charging is slow.
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How much time it takes to have a full charge ?
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Sorry, only saw this now. Too slow compared to a regular charger. Maybe it was intermittently charging. I gave up on it. No overheating though.
derausgewanderte said:
Sorry, only saw this now. Too slow compared to a regular charger. Maybe it was intermittently charging. I gave up on it. No overheating though.
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i use something like this to protect my usb port.not wireless but ok ° magnet
https://www.amazon.de/ELEGIANT-Ladekabel-Charger-Netzteil-Motorola/dp/B00R7VYXH6
Hi there!
I am planing to solder this pas directly to the battery cord.
Do you think it will work well? Or do i brick my phone?
As you can see, i removed the plastic cover. So i can replace the battery without anny tool in the future (swaped the old battery with an fresh original one).