Leather T-Mobile G4 and QI Charding

[RicKaysen]

I've looked for opinions, but haven't read anything definitive. Can anyone confirm that the wireless charging cradle will or will not work with the leather backed G4 from T-Mobile? Thanks.

 

[Almeuit]

I believe the back has to be wireless charging capable (if I am remembering that correctly) -- The G4 doesn't support Wireless Charging by default.

 

[ibcop]

Yes, you have the specific back to charge wireless and unfortunately the leather isn't compatible.

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[RicKaysen]

Curious to know why the leather back has a coil with contact points applied to the inside then.

 

[skidmark]

Would those stickers work?

 

[ibcop]

Curious to know why the leather back has a coil with contact points applied to the inside then.

Cam you post a pic? Heck slap it down on a wireless charger and give it a whirl.

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[spiraleze]

Curious to know why the leather back has a coil with contact points applied to the inside then.

I believe that coil and contacts are for the NFC (Near Field Communication).

 

[bigslam123]

Those are antennae contacts. They have nothing to do with wireless charging.

 

[BBSeattle]

Looks like we will need to get creative like we did with the G3.
My plan is to get the OE quick circle case and pull the wireless parts and put them in the leather back.
I did this with an aftermarket leather back for the G3 and worked fine.

 

[ibcop]

Looks like we will need to get creative like we did with the G3.
My plan is to get the OE quick circle case and pull the wireless parts and put them in the leather back.
I did this with an aftermarket leather back for the G3 and worked fine.

C'mon.....do it! Ha

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[BBSeattle]

Fine! You talked me into it.
Just ordered:
Tan Leather back cover
Quick Circle Charging Case
Tempered Glass Protector

Happy!?!?.....LOL

Will let everyone know how the transplant of the wireless parts goes.

 

[David Maz]

How'd this work out. Would love to do the same.

 

[doc31]

How'd this work out. Would love to do the same.

I have a black leather back and ordered a wirless charger sticker from amazon. The install was easy enough and it works fine. The charging rate is pretty slow; like a a few percent an hour and it gets pretty warm. But then again i'm still streaming or on youtube when I use wireless charging. All in all it works.

 

[gvndeb60]

I am using this with no issues on a leather back.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B010G...ag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUacUvbUpU4572236

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[bigmatt503]

I have the verizon g4 with black leather and ordered the nu wisdom qi sticker from Amazon and it works GREAT!! Even with my frosted supcase..

Sent from my Verizon LG G4 from my couch in Portland, Oregon

 

[dungoyle]

I am using this with no issues on a leather back.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B010G...ag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUacUvbUpU4572577

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Very happy to hear. That's what I ordered, thinking "what the [language removed]?". I haven't received it yet, but it's only been a couple of days. I have MANY Qi charging stations left over from my previous Turbo, including two TYLT chargers, that I don't want to go to waste, and I don't like the flip cases LG offers for Qi charging.

 

[BBSeattle]

Worked out great, did a write up on the transplant on a dedicated thread.
Will go back and find it....

How'd this work out. Would love to do the same.

 

[Jax112]

I got UAG case and mine works

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[dungoyle]

I am using this with no issues on a leather back.

Amazon.com: NeWisdom® [UPGRADED chip] LG G4 Qi Wireless charging IC Chip+NFC Antenna Sticker for LG G4 H815 US Cellular T-mobile H811 Verzion VS986 Sprint LS991 Korean Version F500 Battery back door cover or G4 flip case (G4 chip-Upgraded): Cell Pho

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Very happy to hear. That's what I ordered, thinking "what the he||?". I haven't received it yet, but it's only been a couple of days. I have MANY Qi charging stations left over from my previous Turbo, including two TYLT chargers, that I don't want to go to waste, and I don't like the flip cases LG offers for Qi charging.

Well, this was an utter failure for me. I had high hopes too. This is the review I left on Amazon, and on the one hand I felt guilty about the negativity, as I've never left a negative review before; but the dang thing just didn't work.

Amazon Review

Packed well, Shipped fast, Doesn't work

Okay, when the item description includes the words

"Please be noted: the original battery back cover leads on the sticker are not raised high enough to maintain constant contact with the contacts on the LG G4, please place a couple of strips of electrical tape under each contact area of the sticker to lift them a bit, it helps a lot to keep them to stay tight."

I should have known better. If the product tells you up front "I don't work without some jury rigging", then I have only myself to blame for purchasing it. I first tried without the extra electrical tape, and when I dropped it on my (very reliable) TYLT charger, it was immediately recognized, and started charging. Hurray! Then it stopped within less than 2 minutes. I picked it up and replaced it, got a red light on my charger, then a green light. Okay, it's charging again. For a while anyway. Alright, let's try my Nokia 900 -- another very reliable charger. It didn't even recognize the QI charge pad.

Okay, I'll take the advice of the vendor and use electrical tape to elevate the contact points. After that exercise, the phone would not power on. Period. Now I'm worried I've potentially damaged the phone. Took the back off, and hit the power button, and it came on. Thank goodness. I then ripped the QI pad out of the phone cover to return it to it's normal condition. and I guess I'll wait for something better to come down the pipe that is reliable out of the box. I hope this little exercise didn't damage my phone, and most likely it didn't.

On the positive side, at $6.99, I'm not out of pocket in any meaningful way; I'm more upset in my wasted time investment than the wasted expense. Also, to give credit where it's due, the vendor did ship the product quickly, and I was very pleased with the packaging. I think this may be my first negative review posted on Amazon. I've had products that didn't quite meet my expectations, but this was a complete failure.

 

[gvndeb60]

Well, this was an utter failure for me. I had high hopes too. This is the review I left on Amazon, and on the one hand I felt guilty about the negativity, as I've never left a negative review before; but the dang thing just didn't work.

Amazon Review

I linked a $14.99 one on amazon that required nothing special, stuck it on and it worked.

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