Wireless Charging

[Averix]

Or just buy it from the manufacturer. That's what I did and shipping was free.

http://shop.tylt.com/pc_combined_re...arch_keyword=VU Wireless Charger&make=&model=

They also are running a 10% off sale with the 10offtylt code until Oct. 6th.

 

[alee]

Does that really work?

Most of the time. In some cases, it doesn't catch the wireless charge state fast enough and I get a few blips of sound before it mutes, but it does work on the Tylt.

 

[Charles Az]

I just picked up the Droid Maxx (with the "glitch" that VZW just had on upgrades). I have this magnetic mount in my car for my phone, I put a thin metal plate between the phone and case to get the magnetic to hold the phone. Just wondering if anyone else using the wireless charger has similar set-up and if the metal plate interferes with the wireless charging.

I've been looking for answer to this question myself, have you found anything about it? I'm pretty sure it's not going to work, I feel like the manufacturers of these mounts would make a point to say that it doesn't interfere with wireless charging or NFC.

 

[mgullick]

Dang! If only I had known...

Hopefully someone else can save a few bucks.

 

[jfriend33]

Sorry to take this too far off topic...

Anyone care to chime in on that long post copied from wpcentral?

I have referenced a few things mentioned in it at xda developers because it wasn't the first time I'd heard it, and it was relevant. There seems to be an ongoing conflict. Many disagreed with it.

I can personally feel my phone getting warmer using a 2.1a charger, yet people tell me it makes no difference how many miliamps it is since it adjusts the output. And I personally know people that are always on the road, leave the phone plugged in to a charger, with or without an inverter, and their battery usage time is sub par.

There's a difference between battery life, and life of battery. It makes it hard to research.

Basically I'd like to know in case this phone stays in the family for a few years. It won't directly impact me in six months or a year when I get rid of it. But there just HAS TO BE some measurable amount of negative impact to the battery leaving it plugged in at 100 percent 8 hours a day.

I know with laptops, unless you're using something high end or a think pad, constantly using the laptop while it's plugged in is going to ruin the battery. Its best to partially charge the battery, remove it, and even put it in the refrigerator, if you plan on using AC power only anyway.

 

[Bob61]

I've been looking for answer to this question myself, have you found anything about it? I'm pretty sure it's not going to work, I feel like the manufacturers of these mounts would make a point to say that it doesn't interfere with wireless charging or NFC.

I picked up charger and it won't work. I can position the metal plate to allow phone to change initially but then it must pick up interference from the metal as charger cycles. I left phone on device and it got really hot in only a short time. The convenience of magnetic mount beat out the convenience of the wireless charger for me.

Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk 4

 

[18t]

Sorry to take this too far off topic...

Anyone care to chime in on that long post copied from wpcentral?

I have referenced a few things mentioned in it at xda developers because it wasn't the first time I'd heard it, and it was relevant. There seems to be an ongoing conflict. Many disagreed with it.

I can personally feel my phone getting warmer using a 2.1a charger, yet people tell me it makes no difference how many miliamps it is since it adjusts the output. And I personally know people that are always on the road, leave the phone plugged in to a charger, with or without an inverter, and their battery usage time is sub par.

There's a difference between battery life, and life of battery. It makes it hard to research.

Basically I'd like to know in case this phone stays in the family for a few years. It won't directly impact me in six months or a year when I get rid of it. But there just HAS TO BE some measurable amount of negative impact to the battery leaving it plugged in at 100 percent 8 hours a day.

I know with laptops, unless you're using something high end or a think pad, constantly using the laptop while it's plugged in is going to ruin the battery. Its best to partially charge the battery, remove it, and even put it in the refrigerator, if you plan on using AC power only anyway.

Might find some answers here - http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2013/09/laptop-battery/

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[alee]

For those interested in my Tasker recipe to manage wireless charging audio.

 

[bregol]

Anyone with a Tylt Vu also using a case? I'm currently using the Incipio DualPro case for my Maxx but found that when it is in the case, my Energizer Qi pad is being very touchy. I can't seem to hit the sweet spot on it with the case on, so it keeps connecting and disconnecting to the charger. I don't mind moving on to a different charger, and the Vu sounds interesting, but with the Energizer not working with this case, I'm wondering if any charger will work at all with the case.

Edit: Also, my wife's DNA has an Otterbox Defender on it and we can line that up on the Energizer to get it to charge. My Maxx without a case charges fine on the Energizer. With the DualPro case on, I can't seem to get it to stay connected to the charger. Is the case blocking it somehow? It's not a metal case. It's thinner than my wife's Otterbox on her DNA.

 

[Eclipse2K]

Anyone with a Tylt Vu also using a case? I'm currently using the Incipio DualPro case for my Maxx but found that when it is in the case, my Energizer Qi pad is being very touchy. I can't seem to hit the sweet spot on it with the case on, so it keeps connecting and disconnecting to the charger. I don't mind moving on to a different charger, and the Vu sounds interesting, but with the Energizer not working with this case, I'm wondering if any charger will work at all with the case.

Edit: Also, my wife's DNA has an Otterbox Defender on it and we can line that up on the Energizer to get it to charge. My Maxx without a case charges fine on the Energizer. With the DualPro case on, I can't seem to get it to stay connected to the charger. Is the case blocking it somehow? It's not a metal case. It's thinner than my wife's Otterbox on her DNA.

I'm using the Gel case from Verizon with the Tylt and it works perfect. I've tried using it horizontally but due to where the sensor is in the phone it has to be aligned perfect. The standard vertical orientation works flawlessly.

Sent from my Motorola Droid Maxx using Tapatalk 4

 

[rjack22]

I have the Tylt Vu charger. My Maxx in is a case. I have been using the Griffin Reveal case but just yesterday switched to the Tudia silicone case for a change of pace. The Tylt Vu charger works fine with both cases. It also works in either landscape or portrait orientation. No problems at all.

 

[ken_k#AC]

Using a Tylt Vu with a Maxx enclosed in an Otterbox Commuter case. No issues with charging in portrait or landscape mode.

 

[moosc]

Remember the tylt has 3 charging disk in it. And if you buy from vzw and have a accessory discount it doesn't hurt as much

Sent from Bad Azz VZW LG G2 Cyan Tapatalk

 

[bregol]

After debating and seeing your replies, I decided to try the Tylt and it arrived today. After a quick test, I am pleased to report that it does indeed work much better than then Energizer pad did. The Tylt seems to be working flawlessly with the Incipio DualPro case. Thanks everyone for talking me into getting it - I am pleased with how it is working so far.

 

[anon154738]

Now that I only use wireless charging, there seems to be a buildup of lint and dust in my micro usb port. Does anyone have a safe way of cleaning that out ? Or does anyone know of a plug that can be used or fashioned?

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[18t]

since i received my new phone i havent used the wireless charging even once. it is convenient to just plop the phone on the pad, but with the having to line it up properly and the longer charge time...i have found myself sticking with the wall charger.

 

[Eclipse2K]

Sorry to take this too far off topic...

Anyone care to chime in on that long post copied from wpcentral?

I have referenced a few things mentioned in it at xda developers because it wasn't the first time I'd heard it, and it was relevant. There seems to be an ongoing conflict. Many disagreed with it.

I can personally feel my phone getting warmer using a 2.1a charger, yet people tell me it makes no difference how many miliamps it is since it adjusts the output. And I personally know people that are always on the road, leave the phone plugged in to a charger, with or without an inverter, and their battery usage time is sub par.

There's a difference between battery life, and life of battery. It makes it hard to research.

Basically I'd like to know in case this phone stays in the family for a few years. It won't directly impact me in six months or a year when I get rid of it. But there just HAS TO BE some measurable amount of negative impact to the battery leaving it plugged in at 100 percent 8 hours a day.

I know with laptops, unless you're using something high end or a think pad, constantly using the laptop while it's plugged in is going to ruin the battery. Its best to partially charge the battery, remove it, and even put it in the refrigerator, if you plan on using AC power only anyway.

since i received my new phone i havent used the wireless charging even once. it is convenient to just plop the phone on the pad, but with the having to line it up properly and the longer charge time...i have found myself sticking with the wall charger.

The Tylt Vu doesn't require any lining up and seems to charge very quickly. Not sure on comparison times with a plug but its quick.

Sent from my Droid Maxx using Tapatalk Pro

 

[rjack22]

I have to agree. With the Tylt Vu there is no lining up and it does charge very quickly. I only use the regular charger when I travel.

 

[18t]

PSA: Google debuts new wireless charging pad with support for Nexus 5 and 7

Last year, Google unveiled a new wireless charging pad alongside the Nexus 4 and Nexus 10, and the company has taken advantage of 2013 to come up with another one. This new charging pad has been announced in tandem with the Nexus 5, and will include support for it and the Nexus 7. It's supposed to go on sale in the Play Store today, though pricing is still an unknown. So what's different this time around? The new pad, which should work with any device that offers Qi compatibility, has been completely redesigned (it's shaped like a square instead of a hockey puck) and now features magnets that will make it easier for devices to stick on it -- provided those phones and tablets in question have magnets built in as well. We'll have more information about the chargers as we get it, so stay tuned!

 

[eggeegg]

PSA: Google debuts new wireless charging pad with support for Nexus 5 and 7

The new Nexus charging pad does not work with Droid Maxx!!! It does charge my Nexus 7. Apparently, not all Qi charger work with all Qi enabled phones.