Qi Chargers for the Nexus 4

**kjmitch** · 11-20-2012, 03:35 PM

With the Energizer single station unit being discontinued there is a complete lack of an economical Qi solution that doesn't have a terrible flaw (like loud beeping).

**skippyrulzzz** · 11-20-2012, 06:06 PM

got my nokia plate today... it was back on ebay within 5 minutes, unfortunately. as everyone has reported, it cycles on and off. i really don't get it though. the pillow supposedly works, and all that is is this plate stuffed into a cloth sack. i thought maybe the phone was sliding around because of the little ring in the middle, but i put my trusty mouse pad thingy on top of it and still cycled. ugh.

**HAAS599** · 11-21-2012, 09:22 AM

Thanks for sharing. I have removed the Nokia charging pad from the OP.

**bjorken** · 11-21-2012, 04:51 PM

FWIW I picked up an LG-made Verizon-branded charging pad today at a local Verizon store. Came out to about $55 with tax. There was a demo unit out, so I popped my Nexus 4 on there and confirmed that it worked before buying. It does "feature" the annoying beeping mentioned above. Not planning on using in bedroom though.

**ronislike** · 11-22-2012, 02:59 PM

Hey, I have received an Energizer mat and can confirm that it does indeed work with no hiccups. Only problem is that the glass back makes the phone very slippery on the matte-like finish on the Mat. Until I figure out a way to make it stay it's pretty much a nuisance and not usable.

**skippyrulzzz** · 11-22-2012, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by ronislike

Hey, I have received an Energizer mat and can confirm that it does indeed work with no hiccups. Only problem is that the glass back makes the phone very slippery on the matte-like finish on the Mat. Until I figure out a way to make it stay it's pretty much a nuisance and not usable.

I cut a piece of mousepad and doubleside taped it along the bottom. works great.

**ChromeJob** · 11-22-2012, 11:45 PM

Originally Posted by ronislike

Hey, I have received an Energizer mat and can confirm that it does indeed work with no hiccups. Only problem is that the glass back makes the phone very slippery on the matte-like finish on the Mat. Until I figure out a way to make it stay it's pretty much a nuisance and not usable.

Try one of those Sticky Pad car dashboard holders for phones, mp3 players.

**ronislike** · 11-24-2012, 01:12 AM

Originally Posted by skippyrulzzz

I cut a piece of mousepad and doubleside taped it along the bottom. works great.

Might try this out !! thnx !

**DGTYH** · 11-24-2012, 01:25 AM

Thanks for sharing.

**Fleury14** · 11-24-2012, 02:02 PM

I just picked the LG one up at the Verizon store for forty bucks. It's not that loud. If need be I'll just take out the speaker

**Dr0me** · 11-24-2012, 03:48 PM

Originally Posted by Fleury14

I just picked the LG one up at the Verizon store for forty bucks. It's not that loud. If need be I'll just take out the speaker

i found a thread on XDA that explained how to disable the speaker. It took about 10-15 min but now charges the phone with no beep. loving it so far!

**Fleury14** · 11-24-2012, 05:16 PM

Originally Posted by agalvin13

i found a thread on XDA that explained how to disable the speaker. It took about 10-15 min but now charges the phone with no beep. loving it so far!

So far it's only beeped the one time when I put the phone on it. Fully charged and still on the pad... waiting for more beeps and nothing.

**Dr0me** · 11-24-2012, 07:42 PM

Originally Posted by Fleury14

So far it's only beeped the one time when I put the phone on it. Fully charged and still on the pad... waiting for more beeps and nothing.

if that is true i would recommend not removing the speaker. i didnt notice it at first, but when the phone is not on it charging there is a very faint clicking noise makes me worried i messed up a circuit or something during the surgery. Once you place the phone on to charge it stops though. pretty annoying.

Can you see if your charger does the same when plugged in with no phone on it?

I am likely going to buy the official nexus charger once it comes out though.

**Fleury14** · 11-24-2012, 07:56 PM

Yeah I'm not going to mess with the innards since it's not beeping... The clicking is there on mine as well but I almost have to put my ear on it to even notice. It also clicks with the phone on it but that's at a full charge. Imma going to run the battery a bit to see if it clicks while actually charging. That's so low I'd never notice it.

**Dr0me** · 11-24-2012, 09:28 PM

Originally Posted by Fleury14

Yeah I'm not going to mess with the innards since it's not beeping... The clicking is there on mine as well but I almost have to put my ear on it to even notice. It also clicks with the phone on it but that's at a full charge. Imma going to run the battery a bit to see if it clicks while actually charging. That's so low I'd never notice it.

ah! I suspected that it may just be the way the charger works. If yours is doing it too then I am glad I disabled the speaker. Mine definitely stops clicking when the phone is charging so it isnt going to be a problem since every time i am in the room i am going to have my phone sitting on it.

**khaliloff** · 11-25-2012, 03:46 AM

Is this LG made qi charging mat that you all are referring to carry model name WCP-700?

Wanna order one from Amazon.

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**Fleury14** · 11-25-2012, 06:31 AM

Yeah that's it.... same price at the Verizon store. They should have a demo unit set up to.
Edit: day 2 with this and the only time it beeps is when I put the phone down on it. That's it.

**KitN** · 11-25-2012, 07:53 PM

I can confirm that the Palm Pre Touchstone does NOT work:

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I can also confirm that the Nokia charging plate, although it seems like it's charging, it keeps cycling on and off and does NOT charge the N4.

Lastly, I can confirm that the JBL wireless charging speakers do NOT work either.

So many wireless charges don't work. I've been trying to buy one online and they're all sold out or crazy expensive and rip-off inflated priced. I'm getting really, really frustrated. :banghead:

Google and LG really need to get on their damn game and release the official charging orb already!

Sent from my Nexus 4

**ChromeJob** · 11-26-2012, 07:32 AM

Originally Posted by KitN

I can confirm that the Palm Pre Touchstone does NOT work:

Thanks for that news flash. :rolleyes: I believe Phil confirmd this a few weeks ago.

**HAAS599** · 11-26-2012, 07:58 AM

Originally Posted by ChromeJob

Thanks for that news flash. :rolleyes: I believe Phil confirmd this a few weeks ago.

Didn't he also confirm that the Nexus 4 can't receive LTE data? :P

**HAAS599** · 11-26-2012, 11:59 AM

Just bought this wireless charger for $8.98 shipped!!

I believe it is a wireless gear 5wc800 which normally sell for around $20 - $40 and are Qi compatible.

**raysgrumpy** · 11-26-2012, 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by HAAS599

Just bought this wireless charger for $8.98 shipped!!

I believe it is a wireless gear 5wc800 which normally sell for around $20 - $40 and are Qi compatible.

I just clicked on the link. Currently not available

**HAAS599** · 11-26-2012, 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by raysgrumpy

I just clicked on the link. Currently not available

That didn't last long. I will post a review once it arrives. This thing may be a hunk of junk but I thought $9 was worth the gamble.

**KitN** · 11-26-2012, 07:17 PM

I've been searching everywhere online and offline for a compatible wireless charger. Can't find a single damn one in stock.

This is pathetic. :banghead:

Sent from my Nexus 4

**Dr0me** · 11-26-2012, 08:43 PM

Originally Posted by KitN

I've been searching everywhere online and offline for a compatible wireless charger. Can't find a single damn one in stock.

This is pathetic. :banghead:

Sent from my Nexus 4

um it took me literally 3 seconds. Amazon.com: LG Electronics WCP-700 Wireless Charging Pad - Bulk Packaging - Black: Cell Phones & Accessories

they also sell these at VZW stores.