Just got the iPhone 11 Pro. And now when I put the phone to charge on the charging pads I have (RAVPower Fast charge), which I've used for the last two years, the phone recognizes it for a second, then the charger light just blinks and the phone doesn't charge. This is supremely annoying and I hope it's a software issue and not a hardware issue. Anyone else having problems with wireless charging with the new iPhones?
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iPhone 11 wireless charging not working
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I have the exact same charger and it will not work with my Pro Max either. I did get it to work with a different case (Gear4), but it was still very finnicky - had to be in one exact spot and would take a second or two to start charging. As I sit and type this, my phone is on the charger not charging with my OtterBox Symmetry.
Just changed to an Apple leather case and the Ravpower wireless charger is working as normal again. 
Dammit, I've been using the apple leather case already, and the Ravpower is still not working. I have two version fo the Ravpower too, and neither is charging. I'm really hoping this isn't a faulty hardware issue and will be fixed with the next iOS release...Just changed to an Apple leather case and the Ravpower wireless charger is working as normal again.
Looks like a widespread issue to me:
discussions.apple.com
Apple needs to push a software fix ASAP, its super annoying as someone who has used wireless charging for the past 2 years on the X and XS without issue
iPhone 11 Pro Max won’t charge wirelessly - Apple Community
Apple needs to push a software fix ASAP, its super annoying as someone who has used wireless charging for the past 2 years on the X and XS without issue
Maybe you should go to the Apple Store, they should know what the problem is, and they'll either fix the problem or refund you/give you a new device.
Spent half an hour with online support before they asked me which charger I was asking. When I told them the RavPower charger that I've been using for two years, they said "Oh, that isn't certified by Apple" and directed me to the $50 chargers on the Apple website.
Ended up ordering another charger, the CHOETECH Wireless Charger for 14 bucks on Amazon, since I heard that one worked. Seems to be working fine now. Just sucks that I have three Ravpower chargers that are essentially useless now. Was hoping the latest software release would fix it. Not holding my breath.