I need an expert advice in choosing Samsung original charging back or this Qi receiver. I have gotten used to with NFC to toggle things and I need NFC to work. Right now I have NFC cards (Mifare smartcards) pasted at the back of my desk and I use it over the desk that is 2 cm thick. I don't even have to touch phone to the desk for NFC to work. I hover 5mm above and Tasker takes over (with one profile I copy files off network drive). With so much of automation, I cannot go back to NFC working sporadically or working when I have to physically touch the card.
I do not use protective cases as I want my phone looking slim and sexy. And I heard original wireless back cover is too thick. Please tell me how thick it is. And if you are using Qi receiver, please tell me if you can read tags through 2 cm thick wooden table.
And I found NCF compatible Qi receiver in Amazon (click here). I have a question to people who own original samsung wireless back cover - is there buffer space between back of the cover and battery for thermal insulation? It would justify additional thickness.
I wish someone checked temperature difference at the surface of the battery when using Qi coil vs original back cover.
Having used both, I can assure you that the OEM cover is best for NFC, and I don't even notice the extra thickness. I even prefer the look, as the camera no longer sticks out. It's the only solution that works adequately with my NFC activated BT adapters, and is much more forgiving about placement on the chargers.
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And... It's the only solution I've found with working tap to pay.
rcobourn said:
Having used both, I can assure you that the OEM cover is best for NFC, and I don't even notice the extra thickness. I even prefer the look, as the camera no longer sticks out. It's the only solution that works adequately with my NFC activated BT adapters, and is much more forgiving about placement on the chargers.
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Thanks I ordered original wireless charging back.
Buy the original wireless charging back, at least that won't void your warranty if something goes wrong.
Anyone using the qi enabled s-view flip cover? I'm wondering if it's possible to charge the phone with qi when you have the flip cover open and put it on the back of the phone?
Would be nice if it worked as I would be able to use wireless charging in my car while running waze.
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Just wanted to check. There are contacts on the rear cover, that go to contacts in the phone. Can anyone confirm what these are for? I want to say that the antenna is in that cover, and these are to connect the antenna to the phone. I'm about 95% sure i'm right on this, since i lose a few bars of signal when the rear cover comes off, just wanted to make sure i'm right.
I saw this thread and asked the rep while I was in the store today for warranty stuff, he said he has no idea and that it's either for antenna or inductive charging on a supported charging mat, like the palm pre has.
He showed me what the wireless charging thing looked like on his palm and it looked similar. Apparently you just set the phone down on a mat and it charges.
Don't know if that helped any, but it would be cool if it was for charging. I'll keep my eyes open for any accessories that would confirm this.
The back cover is indeed the antennae. And no, it (unfortunately) has nothing to do with a wireless charging method.
In a sample of 4 devices, 2 did not work with a Qi Charger.
I think I saw a post around here where someone took the back off and cleaned the contacts that connect the coil on the back cover to the battery charger and Qi started working for him. I've got a Qi charger on order from Hong Kong (which means it will sit in customs in New York for some unknown number of weeks before I get it). It will be interesting to see if it works on mine. I've already noticed that NFC is kind of spotty (which I think uses a similar antenna and contact system).
There is a thread about this. One person found that there was some gunk near the Qi connector pad when opening up the unit. Once they cleaned it off, Qi started working.
A couple of others repeated the process and it also got their Qi charging working.
However opening up your unit can be a little hit or miss on whether you crack the case as you need to wedge something thin in between the two halves and run it around until the tabs all separate.
I would just exchange it if Qi charging is important to you.
If you will probably never use it but have an otherwise good unit (no dead pixels, no abnormal backlight bleed, no multi-touch issues, etc.) then it might be a harder decision because you might pick up new problems in your efforts to resolve an issue you'll likely never use.
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So I'm watching videos of Russians with their note 3's and aftermarket wireless charging modules glued onto the back case to match with the golden pins on the phone's back to allow for wireless charging. This looks like an easy solution but I have the sview case which has two golden contacts that let the phone know I have an sview case. These contacts just so happen to be where the wireless charging ones would go (correct?) How do these contacts interact with the case/cover? Are they connected to any other part of my case? If I install an aftermarket wireless charger piece on my back cover and cover the sview contacts with the wireless charger contacts, will s-view functionality remain since gold contacts ares still there. I want to figure out with your help if these two functions can live in harmony since they share the same gold contacts. Maybe the other contacts are for wireless charging too? That would make things easier.
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I use scosche magicmount in my personal vehicles and my job has them on the trucks at work. I do not use wireless charging in vehicle but would like to still be able use the wireless charge/power share feature at other times. I remember seeing a mag-plate before that had a hole in the middle that allowed the qi charge to pass through, anyone tell me who makes that plate? Or any suggestions other than putting the plate way off center to the phone? T.i.a.
Take a look at Pitaka: https://www.ipitaka.com/
I have had them for several phones. Best case I have had and supports full wireless charging / magnetic mounts.
I usually put the metal plate all the way at the bottom of my phone sandwiched between the phone/case and it works well without interfering with qi.
Now with the "glow" I'm trying to figure how to use a clear case to show off the color while being able to qi and magnet mount.
The ESR clear with kickstand is not metal so doesnt work.
OK I'm new to the wireless charging thing so I have a question. Will the wireless charging be effected by the metal you stick on the back of your phone for the magnetic holder? Thanks
I'm going to assume it will be similar to the wireless charging stand from Google that I use with my Pixel 3 XL and say that it would probably affect it. Even if the plastic, rubber, etc. case you use is too thick, it won't work.
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OK I'm new to the wireless charging thing so I have a question. Will the wireless charging be effected by the metal you stick on the back of your phone for the magnetic holder? Thanks
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Should pass through tbh, so long as the effective range isn't affected it'll be fine.
So I tried to use the metal plate I used on my OP6. I placed it between the phone and the clear case included with my OP8P. I used this on my magnetic phone mount in my car and then put the phone on the OP8P wireless charger when I got home and it didn't work on the charger. The charger started flashing a red light where it would normally show solid blue when charging. I did try to move the plate up and down between the bottom of the phone and the Oneplus logo, tried to rotate the plate both horizontal and vertical (plate its rectangular), but no luck. If anyone knows a good way to get it to work or a different plate that would work better, or a better work around, please let me know as I use the magnetic mount daily when I drive (or least did before the stay-at-home order).
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So I tried to use the metal plate I used on my OP6. I placed it between the phone and the clear case included with my OP8P. I used this on my magnetic phone mount in my car and then put the phone on the OP8P wireless charger when I got home and it didn't work on the charger. The charger started flashing a red light where it would normally show solid blue when charging. I did try to move the plate up and down between the bottom of the phone and the Oneplus logo, tried to rotate the plate both horizontal and vertical (plate its rectangular), but no luck. If anyone knows a good way to get it to work or a different plate that would work better, or a better work around, please let me know as I use the magnetic mount daily when I drive (or least did before the stay-at-home order).
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It works, it's all about placement.
Look at my pic and you'll see where to place the metal plate. Red circle is the plate, blue circle is the wireless charging coil. I've been using magnetic mounts for years and I can't switch to any other type of mount lol. It's all about placement. You cannot have metal between the charger and the coil in the phone. Other non-conductive materials, like cases, are just fine.
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It works, it's all about placement.
Look at my pic and you'll see where to place the metal plate. Red circle is the plate, blue circle is the wireless charging coil. I've been using magnetic mounts for years and I can't switch to any other type of mount lol. It's all about placement. You cannot have metal between the charger and the coil in the phone. Other non-conductive materials, like cases, are just fine.
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I tried putting the plate that low...perhaps I need to get a small plate? I'll see if I can find some reduced sized plates and report back with my results.