Any charge port covers? - Galaxy Note 3 Accessories

I googled it but what I found doesn't seem like it would fit. I hate the amount of dust stuck inside the charge port, anyone know of a cover that would fit over it to keep it clean?

Your best bet would probably be a case that has it built-in. I know the ZeroLemon Rugged and Ghostek Cases have them.
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j00manji said:
I googled it but what I found doesn't seem like it would fit. I hate the amount of dust stuck inside the charge port, anyone know of a cover that would fit over it to keep it clean?
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Here's a package of 10 from a quick search for "micro usb 3.0 dust plug": http://www.l-com.com/usb-protective-cover-for-usb-30-type-micro-b-plugs-pkg-10

those look like they would only cover USB type connections. Maybe im wrong?

Covers
Charger covers are built in if no built in cover you have with your phone then there is no way you can protect.

Roger.2014 said:
Charger covers are built in if no built in cover you have with your phone then there is no way you can protect.
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Not true. You can buy charge covers, or "plugs" for almost any connection.
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j00manji said:
those look like they would only cover USB type connections. Maybe im wrong?
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You're not wrong

j00manji said:
I googled it but what I found doesn't seem like it would fit. I hate the amount of dust stuck inside the charge port, anyone know of a cover that would fit over it to keep it clean?
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I've been looking for one myself with no luck either...please post if you find one.

Just do a Google search and you will find lots of USB 3.0 dust covers.

j00manji said:
I googled it but what I found doesn't seem like it would fit. I hate the amount of dust stuck inside the charge port, anyone know of a cover that would fit over it to keep it clean?
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Hello,
I haven't use charge port covers for my cell but if you keep your charger at clean place or in any case no need to have any cover for it.

Yay for the fact that the Otterbox Commuter and Defender have inbuild port cover for both the USB3 and Audiojack openings.
But anyway: http://www.l-com.com/tabbeditem_mobi.aspx?id=27923
These are for USB3. If you want to cover the audiojack, look for 3.5mm dust plugs
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Samsung Flip Case with Wireless Charging [HACK]

I have the Offical Samsung Flip Case (like the S-View without the window), and also a wireless charger, but the flip case has no charging receiver.
I bought this ultrathin wireless receiver from Amazon -- http://www.amazon.co.uk/Expower-Ultra-thin-Standard-Wireless-Receiver/dp/B00FWMN69I/
But now the receiver covers the contacts used by the flip case to tell the phone when case is closed so it sleeps, and to awake when the case is open.
The PCB is so thin I could easily poke a hole through with a needle, which meant I could also put a small wire through to allow outside contact so the flip-case can connect to the phone.
First I poked 2 holes just underneath the connectors of the GND and P3.
Then I placed some double-sided sticky tape over the area
And pushed some thin wire through the holes so they went through into the phone to make contact inside. I used a strand of solid CAT5 as it was what I had lieing around.
I then pushed the wire flat onto the tape and trimmed them both so they couldn't short each other
Then some aluminium foil accross the contact area. I first tried without the foil but I found it was a bit hit and miss whether the case made contact with the wire. With the foil it works every time.
Now I have a flip-case with wireless charging!
youtu.be/C_5LhUly64k
Short video of the case and charging both working togethor
I have been trying to get something like this to work with my s view cover. Thanks for the info, I'm going to give this a shot
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theusername said:
I have been trying to get something like this to work with my s view cover. Thanks for the info, I'm going to give this a shot
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Uhhh wouldn't it make more sense to return your 60$ sview case and get the 80$ sview with qi charging case? I don't see why u would opt to do some junky have when u can get the official case thay offers the same functionality and isn't janky
rettignick said:
Uhhh wouldn't it make more sense to return your 60$ sview case and get the 80$ sview with qi charging case? I don't see why u would opt to do some junky have when u can get the official case thay offers the same functionality and isn't janky
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Frist off, the official charging case is very thick compaired to the regular one. Second the wireless charging cases are hard to come by. Third this is XDA, is all about customization, hacking, and development. If you don't like it, don't go to that thread. Last of all, just by your use of the word "janky" I can tell you are an idiot. Please go flame some where else.
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Stalka said:
I have the Offical Samsung Flip Case (like the S-View without the window), and also a wireless charger, but the flip case has no charging receiver.
I bought this ultrathin wireless receiver from Amazon -- http://www.amazon.co.uk/Expower-Ultra-thin-Standard-Wireless-Receiver/dp/B00FWMN69I/
But now the receiver covers the contacts used by the flip case to tell the phone when case is closed so it sleeps, and to awake when the case is open.
The PCB is so thin I could easily poke a hole through with a needle, which meant I could also put a small wire through to allow outside contact so the flip-case can connect to the phone.
First I poked 2 holes just underneath the connectors of the GND and P3.
Then I placed some double-sided sticky tape over the area
And pushed some thin wire through the holes so they went through into the phone to make contact inside. I used a strand of solid CAT5 as it was what I had lieing around.
I then pushed the wire flat onto the tape and trimmed them both so they couldn't short each other
Then some aluminium foil accross the contact area. I first tried without the foil but I found it was a bit hit and miss whether the case made contact with the wire. With the foil it works every time.
Now I have a flip-case with wireless charging!
youtu.be/C_5LhUly64k
Short video of the case and charging both working togethor
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Doesn't this add a irregular hump on the back at the wireless ports? The Original samsung S-view case has two wireless pillars sticking out to fit in the wireless ports. You covered the ports with two wires, how is it not adding a little hump on the back?
Deekayy said:
Doesn't this add a irregular hump on the back at the wireless ports? The Original samsung S-view case has two wireless pillars sticking out to fit in the wireless ports. You covered the ports with two wires, how is it not adding a little hump on the back?
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Not that I can notice. It does make it more difficult to close the case but once closed I don't see any hump and still feels flat when laid on a surface.
Also the flip cases "pillars" are very thin compared to the ones on the official wireless charging cover.
You could always hammer the wire flat prior to inserting if you wanted.
Stalka said:
Not that I can notice. It does make it more difficult to close the case but once closed I don't see any hump and still feels flat when laid on a surface.
Also the flip cases "pillars" are very thin compared to the ones on the official wireless charging cover.
You could always hammer the wire flat prior to inserting if you wanted.
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Nice hack especially for those of us in the UK who have just managed to get a free standard Flip Case from Samsung.
Vince
I feel really stupid not being able to track down a definitive answer but, I have the Verizon Note 3 and the OEM "Samsung Galaxy Note 3 S-View Flip Cover"... does this thing have wireless charging built-in? I see that there are contacts on the cover inside the back and the Note 3 itself has the contacts exposed, so it doesn't look at all like the pictures in OP.
xeper said:
I feel really stupid not being able to track down a definitive answer but, I have the Verizon Note 3 and the OEM "Samsung Galaxy Note 3 S-View Flip Cover"... does this thing have wireless charging built-in? I see that there are contacts on the cover inside the back and the Note 3 itself has the contacts exposed, so it doesn't look at all like the pictures in OP.
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Samsung offers 2 different S-View covers. One has Qi charging built-in, while the other one does not. The Qi S-View cover is not easy to find at the present time, while the standard S-View cover is readily available. Where did you purchase your S-View cover? The package will tell you which cover it is.
If you didn't personally purchase the cover or don't have the packaging that it came in, then post a pic showing the pins/contacts on the inside of the S-View cover you have. We should be able to tell you which one you have, and if it has Qi capabilities or not.
SwiftKey'ed from my White Sprint Note 3 via XDA Premium
That's awesome bro. I will acquire a wireless charger and attempt your findings...
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Stalka said:
I have the Offical Samsung Flip Case (like the S-View without the window), and also a wireless charger, but the flip case has no charging receiver.
I bought this ultrathin wireless receiver from Amazon -- http://www.amazon.co.uk/Expower-Ultra-thin-Standard-Wireless-Receiver/dp/B00FWMN69I/
But now the receiver covers the contacts used by the flip case to tell the phone when case is closed so it sleeps, and to awake when the case is open.
The PCB is so thin I could easily poke a hole through with a needle, which meant I could also put a small wire through to allow outside contact so the flip-case can connect to the phone.
First I poked 2 holes just underneath the connectors of the GND and P3.
Then I placed some double-sided sticky tape over the area
And pushed some thin wire through the holes so they went through into the phone to make contact inside. I used a strand of solid CAT5 as it was what I had lieing around.
I then pushed the wire flat onto the tape and trimmed them both so they couldn't short each other
Then some aluminium foil accross the contact area. I first tried without the foil but I found it was a bit hit and miss whether the case made contact with the wire. With the foil it works every time.
Now I have a flip-case with wireless charging!
youtu.be/C_5LhUly64k
Short video of the case and charging both working togethor
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Thank you. I've definitely been looking for this info. I'm just a bit confused as to what you are contacting on the underside. You can't see that part. There are 3 little holes on the left side of the battery. Does your wire contact just the bottom one? Or does it act as a jumper and contact the middle one and the bottom one? I'm using a slightly different charging receiver. Thanks!
stanglifemike said:
Samsung offers 2 different S-View covers. One has Qi charging built-in, while the other one does not. The Qi S-View cover is not easy to find at the present time, while the standard S-View cover is readily available. Where did you purchase your S-View cover? The package will tell you which cover it is.
If you didn't personally purchase the cover or don't have the packaging that it came in, then post a pic showing the pins/contacts on the inside of the S-View cover you have. We should be able to tell you which one you have, and if it has Qi capabilities or not.
SwiftKey'ed from my White Sprint Note 3 via XDA Premium
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I don't see the Qi info on the cover or package, so I'm assuming not. Attaching a pic just in case.
If it's not a wireless charging back, what are the contacts for? NFC? (and if it's NFC, why doesn't the standard back need the same?)
xeper said:
I don't see the Qi info on the cover or package, so I'm assuming not. Attaching a pic just in case.;
If it's not a wireless charging back, what are the contacts for? NFC? (and if it's NFC, why doesn't the standard back need the same?)
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Those contacts are part of a chip that tells the Phone what Kind of Cover is attached.
If you had a charging Cover there would be 3 contacts there plus 2 horizontal contacts higher and to the left for the NFC.
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xeper said:
I don't see the Qi info on the cover or package, so I'm assuming not. Attaching a pic just in case.
If it's not a wireless charging back, what are the contacts for? NFC? (and if it's NFC, why doesn't the standard back need the same?)
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That's the non-wireless charging S-View case. I have the same thing (in white) and was able to mod it to make the S-View AND wireless charging to work.
To the OP, thank you for the aluminum foil idea!! That's the one part my hack was missing as everytime I removed the case it was hit or miss with the contacts lining up correctly.
htcoveblue said:
Thank you. I've definitely been looking for this info. I'm just a bit confused as to what you are contacting on the underside. You can't see that part. There are 3 little holes on the left side of the battery. Does your wire contact just the bottom one? Or does it act as a jumper and contact the middle one and the bottom one? I'm using a slightly different charging receiver. Thanks!
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The three contacts to the left of battery are:
1. [CHARGE]
2. [GROUND]
3. [DATA]
The [DATA] part is used by the phone to determine what type of case is attached. The wireless charger connects to 1 and 2, whilst the flip-case connects to 2 and 3. So the holes are in the bottom two and allow the flip case to be recognized by the phone.
The best way to do this is to just buy the Techmatte Qi receiver! It leaves the contacts open on both sides, so my official Samsung S-View case works perfectly without ANY modifications needed!! Highly recommend that everyone go that route!
SwiftKey'ed from my White Sprint Note 3 via XDA Premium
nice job!
stanglifemike said:
The best way to do this is to just buy the Techmatte Qi receiver!
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Yes this would be the perfect solution.
I searched Google Shopping, eBay and Amazon for "Techmatte" and got no results
Anyone know of a UK seller or somewhere that ships to the UK with this in stock?
stanglifemike said:
The best way to do this is to just buy the Techmatte Qi receiver! It leaves the contacts open on both sides, so my official Samsung S-View case works perfectly without ANY modifications needed!! Highly recommend that everyone go that route!
SwiftKey'ed from my White Sprint Note 3 via XDA Premium
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Yes this is the best solution, but apparently, there will be many people who will buy the 1 to 1 copy s view cover, and not all of these will work.
Stalka said:
Yes this would be the perfect solution.
I searched Google Shopping, eBay and Amazon for "Techmatte" and got no results
Anyone know of a UK seller or somewhere that ships to the UK with this in stock?
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This LOOKS like it will work the same:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mudder-Ultr...8&qid=1386782251&sr=8-15&keywords=qi+receiver
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QI case without s-view

Hi guys.
I currently have a case from mobile fun that has s-view and qi charging. it is good but the screen is scratched and has seemingly made scuff marks on the phone screen also. at least i have a screen protector on.
i dont really utilise the benefits of the s view like music from the home screen etc and as soon as it moves slighlty off centre the full screen shows below so i lose the s view screen.
so, i want a case, not just a replacement back that has qi charging but not a flip cover/s view.
do they do them and are there any recommenations?
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Glad you had a screen protector.
For the case you're looking for, I don't think so. Most people on here are using Qi insert receivers. Mine works fine. Use what ever case you want.
SladeZero said:
Glad you had a screen protector.
For the case you're looking for, I don't think so. Most people on here are using Qi insert receivers. Mine works fine. Use what ever case you want.
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It's it easy to use a qi insert? Which is a good one, i read a lot about over heading with them.
I like the spigen slim armour case, any experience with it?
Cheers for the help
marc.knuckle said:
It's it easy to use a qi insert? Which is a good one, i read a lot about over heading with them.
I like the spigen slim armour case, any experience with it?
Cheers for the help
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This thread has a lot of info... a lot.
I never tried that case, I use an insert with the Spigen Neo hybrid... works well... The insert is ineffective 5mm away from the charge pad. 1mm is taken from the insert and the backcover of the pphone... that leaves you with 4mm. Your case needs to be less than 4mm thick. I think the slim armour meets this.
Happy hunting.
SladeZero said:
This thread has a lot of info... a lot.
I never tried that case, I use an insert with the Spigen Neo hybrid... works well... The insert is ineffective 5mm away from the charge pad. 1mm is taken from the insert and the backcover of the pphone... that leaves you with 4mm. Your case needs to be less than 4mm thick. I think the slim armour meets this.
Happy hunting.
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thanks for this.
i will have a look at the neo hybrid as well.
any recommendations on which receiver? i have looked at this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Expower-Ult...1400697088&sr=1-1&keywords=qi+receiver+note+3
marc.knuckle said:
thanks for this.
i will have a look at the neo hybrid as well.
any recommendations on which receiver? i have looked at this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Expower-Ult...1400697088&sr=1-1&keywords=qi+receiver+note+3
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Looks good to me...
This is the receiver i have:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ultra-thin-Wireless-Charging-Receiver-Samsung/dp/B00GFGL0XE/ref=pd_cp_ce_0
Not sure what the nfc does for the charger.
Check out the thread I posted earlier... and then you can make a decision on the charger. I got something cheap and stylish for my nightstand but works fine.
SladeZero said:
Looks good to me...
This is the receiver i have:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ultra-thin-Wireless-Charging-Receiver-Samsung/dp/B00GFGL0XE/ref=pd_cp_ce_0
Not sure what the nfc does for the charger.
Check out the thread I posted earlier... and then you can make a decision on the charger. I got something cheap and stylish for my nightstand but works fine.
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Cheers mate

Motorola dock + qi charger

So a while back I ordered two moto stands because they were on sale. I hardly use one of them so I decided to modify one.
This is what I came up with because I had been wanting a qi wireless stand. It was a lot easier than I thought.
Took apart one of the stands. Under the pad are just four lil screws, then just clipped off a couple of tabs so that it can lay flat on the back of the qi charger.
I didnt want to use super glue to stick them together, then I remembered I had some adhesive for cell phone screens and that stuff is strong, for being super thin (i think 1/16)
Here are some pics. Works awesome and looks good.
Looks nice. I like it. Props on the creativity.
oh btw i took the pics with my N6 lol
I might try this with mine, I mainly use it for holding my phone when I do work but this is a good idea.
This inspired me. I just bought all of the stuff to do this.
skndeep102 said:
This inspired me. I just bought all of the stuff to do this.
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haha awesome
With this setup, it only charges while it's standing up. I wanted it to charge both ways standing and laying on the side. But now I like that I can lay it on its side after its done charging, without it continuing to charge.
albert1500 said:
haha awesome
With this setup, it only charges while it's standing up. I wanted it to charge both ways standing and laying on the side. But now I like that I can lay it on its side after its done charging, without it continuing to charge.
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Yeah I might see if I can't change the position of the charging pad a bit so I can charge it on its side. I'd like to use it as an alarm clock type dock.
links to the parts you used?
skndeep102 said:
Yeah I might see if I can't change the position of the charging pad a bit so I can charge it on its side. I'd like to use it as an alarm clock type dock.
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It's possible, the charger would just need to be lower. Or if you had one of those rectangular ones that have like 3 coils. I think theres one on amazon that I saw thats the same thickness as this round one.
Jrmiller said:
links to the parts you used?
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charger
http://www.amazon.com/Anker-Ultra-S...6486&sr=1-5&keywords=qi+wireless+charging+pad
stand
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Univ...qid=1420346530&sr=1-1&keywords=motorola+stand
adhesive tape i used - this is not the one i ordered, just similar. I had mine laying around for a couple years or so
http://www.amazon.com/1mm-Digitizer...-2&keywords=mobile+phone+screen+adhesive+tape
albert1500 said:
charger
http://www.amazon.com/Anker-Ultra-S...6486&sr=1-5&keywords=qi+wireless+charging+pad
stand
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Univ...qid=1420346530&sr=1-1&keywords=motorola+stand
adhesive tape i used - this is not the one i ordered, just similar. I had mine laying around for a couple years or so
http://www.amazon.com/1mm-Digitizer...-2&keywords=mobile+phone+screen+adhesive+tape
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thanks. gonna build one or two :highfive:
albert1500 said:
It's possible, the charger would just need to be lower. Or if you had one of those rectangular ones that have like 3 coils. I think theres one on amazon that I saw thats the same thickness as this round one.
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Could put the charge port at the bottom and run the cord through the back of the stand?
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Could put the charge port at the bottom and run the cord through the back of the stand?
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I dont think it would make a difference with that charger, I tried it that way and it wouldn't charge the phone sideways.
Just got a nexus 6 and i see that this stand is on sale.
Does the charging pad work with the N6 in that position?
I like the subtle plug for FKupdater.
How well does it work with a case? My nexus 4 qi charger works while the other I got for my Sammie doesn't. The nexus charger is just very difficult to find the sweet spot and get it to stay there. I'm currently is using the supcase unicorn beetle heavy duty case, awesome case by the way. Thanks
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How well does it work with a case? My nexus 4 qi charger works while the other I got for my Sammie doesn't. The nexus charger is just very difficult to find the sweet spot and get it to stay there. I'm currently is using the supcase unicorn beetle heavy duty case, awesome case by the way. Thanks
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If you make this set up it works great. I've got the ringke max case on mine and it works fine.
Awesome. Buying materials right meow! Thanks
rewdboy843 said:
Awesome. Buying materials right meow! Thanks
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Buy the dock on motorola.com, its on sale for $9.99 right now
http://www.motorola.com/us/accessory-family-page-1/Flip-Stand/m-Flip-Stand.html
vavaud said:
Just got a nexus 6 and i see that this stand is on sale.
Does the charging pad work with the N6 in that position?
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with this setup, it will only charge in the portrait position and yes works perfect with the N6

[VIDEO REVIEW] nGroove Snap3 from Mountek for Nexus 6

AWESOME mount, works with most TPU cases or on the outside of "thicker" cases; also Qi still works just fine.
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SilentO said:
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Take your ads else where
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What ad sir? This is a legit product, I've done many reviews for other products. But thanks for your stupid comments
I ordered this product - it does interfere with Qi charging. There is no placement on the phone that the steel plate does not interfere with. It's a shame though as the mount is awesome and holds the phone well. But if you want Qi charging as well, this isn't the product you're looking for.
qwen3579 said:
I ordered this product - it does interfere with Qi charging. There is no placement on the phone that the steel plate does not interfere with. It's a shame though as the mount is awesome and holds the phone well. But if you want Qi charging as well, this isn't the product you're looking for.
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Qi worked fine for me, it's not think enough to interfere. Qi is capable of charging few mm above the coil
WinDroidGuy said:
Qi worked fine for me, it's not think enough to interfere. Qi is capable of charging few mm above the coil
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It does not work for me. I have this case http://www.spigen.com/brands/google/nexus-6/nexus-6-case-neo-hybrid.html and the plate inside. None of my Qi chargers will charge with the plate in place.
qwen3579 said:
It does not work for me. I have this case http://www.spigen.com/brands/google/nexus-6/nexus-6-case-neo-hybrid.html and the plate inside. None of my Qi chargers will charge with the plate in place.
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did you stick the metal plate on the outside of your spigen? or did u just place it between your phone and the case like in the video? I'm considering this mount...but not sure i want to stick someone on the outside of the case permanently.
Thanks!
da_angelboy said:
did you stick the metal plate on the outside of your spigen? or did u just place it between your phone and the case like in the video? I'm considering this mount...but not sure i want to stick someone on the outside of the case permanently.
Thanks!
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I tried both - same results.
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I tried both - same results.
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Just knowing how Qi works, my gut instinct is to not slap a piece of metal in between the coils regardless of if it starts charging or not.

Magnetic vent mount

I have a tech matte vent mount and I stuck my S8 to it with no steel plate on the back and it held. Does anyone know if this is ok or will it potentially damge the phone?
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Won't damage the phone as far as I know but the contact isn't as strong as if you had a plate. Downside of a plate is wireless charging not working. I have to somehow figure out how I'm going to place a plate ok it without killing the wireless charging function
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I purchased this one for my S6, seems to work well on my S8 so far. Won't fast charge it, but suits my needs.
Just search Amazon for it, I cannot post a direct link
Neotrix Magnetic Wireless Car Charger Dock, Mobile Cell Phone Air Vent / Dashboard / Windshield Magnet Car Mount Holder Cradle and Charger for Qi Standard Enabled Devices (Not for Thick Phone Case)
osmosizzz said:
Won't damage the phone as far as I know but the contact isn't as strong as if you had a plate. Downside of a plate is wireless charging not working. I have to somehow figure out how I'm going to place a plate ok it without killing the wireless charging function
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If you put the plate on the lower third of the phone it shouldn't interfere with wireless charging https://youtu.be/GRmY-4HKVIk?t=1m43s
peachpuff said:
If you put the plate on the lower third of the phone it shouldn't interfere with wireless charging https://youtu.be/GRmY-4HKVIk?t=1m43s
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That is correct but my phone seems to get a lot hotter when I do this.
Week before I got the s8 I tried this with my note 5 and it did indeed run hot. I decided to forget about magnetic mounts due to this. Between the nfc chip and wireless charging coils you have to place the plate far down and it makes for an unstable connection due to it being top heavy. So now I rock an iottie quick release mount that sits in my CD player. It's low profile and clicks shut when I put my phone in it. Best mount I've ever had.
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How secure is the phone without any plate? I've been looking at mounts and I don't want to stick anything to the back of my phone and I also don't use a case.
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Igneous said:
I purchased this one for my S6, seems to work well on my S8 so far. Won't fast charge it, but suits my needs.
Just search Amazon for it, I cannot post a direct link
Neotrix Magnetic Wireless Car Charger Dock, Mobile Cell Phone Air Vent / Dashboard / Windshield Magnet Car Mount Holder Cradle and Charger for Qi Standard Enabled Devices (Not for Thick Phone Case)
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Does it hold the phone pretty sturdy without any plate?
Both the internal plate (designed to go between the case and the phone) and the magnetic sticker (to use on the back of the phone or outside back of a case) contains 4 small corner magnets in it. These magnets are used to keep the phone correctly positioned and are quite strong. I have attempted to use this charger with only the phone (both S6 and S8) without the additional magnets and had no success. A good bump in the road will knock it clean off the mount. The plus side is that the phone does not get hot during wireless charging on this mount or the few I have in my house. Also it will stick to any metallic surface, such as my refrigerator (nice for controlling music playback while in the kitchen).
My phony is pretty stable on my mount with no plate. I wouldn't go off road with it or even down a bumpy road but over your normal paved road it's not bad
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i modded my own to have the magnetic vent mount fast charge my phone wirelessly. it's stealthy and nice.
jucytec said:
i modded my own to have the magnetic vent mount fast charge my phone wirelessly. it's stealthy and nice.
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Pics or it didn't happen ?
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JamesR913 said:
Pics or it didn't happen ?
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Oh, it happened.
@jucytec
What charger it is (brand/model)?
Thanks in advance!
Igneous said:
I purchased this one for my S6, seems to work well on my S8 so far. Won't fast charge it, but suits my needs.
Just search Amazon for it, I cannot post a direct link
Neotrix Magnetic Wireless Car Charger Dock, Mobile Cell Phone Air Vent / Dashboard / Windshield Magnet Car Mount Holder Cradle and Charger for Qi Standard Enabled Devices (Not for Thick Phone Case)
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Igneous said:
Both the internal plate (designed to go between the case and the phone) and the magnetic sticker (to use on the back of the phone or outside back of a case) contains 4 small corner magnets in it. These magnets are used to keep the phone correctly positioned and are quite strong. I have attempted to use this charger with only the phone (both S6 and S8) without the additional magnets and had no success. A good bump in the road will knock it clean off the mount. The plus side is that the phone does not get hot during wireless charging on this mount or the few I have in my house. Also it will stick to any metallic surface, such as my refrigerator (nice for controlling music playback while in the kitchen).
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Think it would be possibly to swap the magnets out for stronger ones? I really don't want to put the extra metal on to the phone but I also don't want the thing dropping off! I was close to ordering this today but now I'm having second thoughts
strongylad28 said:
Think it would be possibly to swap the magnets out for stronger ones? I really don't want to put the extra metal on to the phone but I also don't want the thing dropping off! I was close to ordering this today but now I'm having second thoughts
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I am not sure. Seems like this charger relies more on the strong magnets in the sticker / case plate than what is contained in the actual mount itself. I certainly wouldn't recommend anyone using this mount / charger with a bare S6 or S8 from personal experience. There could also be some better alternatives out there at this point as I purchased the charging mount about 1 1/2 years ago.
peachpuff said:
If you put the plate on the lower third of the phone it shouldn't interfere with wireless charging https://youtu.be/GRmY-4HKVIk?t=1m43s
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Thanks for the tip, I had given up on being able to do both wireless charging and a magnetic mount.
awionetka said:
@jucytec
What charger it is (brand/model)?
Thanks in advance!
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JRTH7UK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0030IMXG8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PMOCI72/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Need to disassemble all the parts and mod it into 1 gadget.
@peachpuff
According to iFixit, lower part of S8 is where main antenna is placed.
Isn't it going to interfere?
@jucytec
thanks!
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@peachpuff
According to iFixit, lower part of S8 is where main antenna is placed.
Isn't it going to interfere?
@jucytec
thanks!
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This isn't a box made out of lead lol, it works fine. wireless signals go every direction... lol not a beam that shoots in 1 direction.
oh yeah, you also have to drill a giant hole in the wireless charger.
awionetka said:
@peachpuff
According to iFixit, lower part of S8 is where main antenna is placed.
Isn't it going to interfere?
@jucytec
thanks!
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Depending how big the plate is but yes it could interfere.

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