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What 3rd party wireless charger will you get? [MERGED]
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Very legit, they’ve been in business in NY for many years. There’s a brick and mortar store... they are like a privately owned version of Best Buy
My 2 wireless chargers at the moment are from Spigen.
At home I am using the new Spigen F303W fast charger
https://www.spigen.com/products/f303w-wireless-fast-charger
At the office I am using the old Spigen F300W charger
https://www.spigen.com.sg/f300w-wireless-charging-pad.htm
This model is currently discontinued from Spigen but it works just as good as the F303W for the iPhone X. No difference in charging speed. Well, may be until the new firmware update releases from Apple.
At home I am using the new Spigen F303W fast charger
https://www.spigen.com/products/f303w-wireless-fast-charger
At the office I am using the old Spigen F300W charger
https://www.spigen.com.sg/f300w-wireless-charging-pad.htm
This model is currently discontinued from Spigen but it works just as good as the F303W for the iPhone X. No difference in charging speed. Well, may be until the new firmware update releases from Apple.
I got the IKEA Rällen charger, built it into a IKEA 365+ coaster. Result: a great looking Qi-charger, made from cork. And it has cost me a wonderful € 16,50. Sure, no 'fast' charging, but I charge my phone at night, so that's not a problem. I'll post pictures when I'm at home. And to add to that: I'm not gonna spend €50+ on a mophie or belkin charger that does exactly the same, albeit a bit faster.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B06XD7FRQ5/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
On cheap with Amazon at the moment
On cheap with Amazon at the moment
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This can happen with any electronic. There is always one or two that have a serious issue. These things happen to iphones too. I know they sell a lot of these and this is the first report posted.
That's because 'fast charge' hasn't been enabled yet by Apple. Hopefully in iOS 11.2 it will be enabled.
it is enabled in the 11.2 beta, so unless they revert back the public should be getting it in 11.2
Some of this is confusing for me. Will this charger work for fast charging when enabled?
https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Power-Bundle-Certified-Packaging/dp/B075V2J99Y
https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Power-Bundle-Certified-Packaging/dp/B075V2J99Y
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I picked up the new Anker PowerPort 5 charging stand when it was in stock last week. Received it over the weekend and it's perfect for desk use. Not sure when it will come back in stock, but this is a great wireless charger!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0753Z4PGC/
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0753Z4PGC/
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I like this Anker stand but its max output of 5 watts doesn't do it for me. I might just get Ankers Pad that does up to 10 watts.
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pics? i'm liking the price of the samsung thats currently on sale for $25..
https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Cert..._1_4?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1511808644&sr=1-4
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Hasn't been a problem for me. My phone is fully charged when I get to work in the morning, so I really just need this stand to keep the battery topped off throughout the day. For that purpose, it's great.
I'm away from my desk at the moment but the Amazon page has plenty of pics. This Anker stand was $26.99, but I found a 10% coupon to bring it to about $24.
I picked up 2 of the Mophie charging bases. Or rather, I ordered them and am waiting on shipment. It's dawned on my I'll need a stand to use face ID at my desk, so may have to return one of these.
Alternatively, I am considering some sort of triangular wedge to have the base sit at an angle, making my own 'stand.'
Has anyone else thought of / tried this successfully? A smaller doorstop might even work.
Alternatively, I am considering some sort of triangular wedge to have the base sit at an angle, making my own 'stand.'
Has anyone else thought of / tried this successfully? A smaller doorstop might even work.
I'm on 11.2 beta and fast charging is enabled in this beta. Having said that, I am not too keen on fast charging. I'm happy to place it on the charging dock when I go to sleep and wake up to a fully charged phone... So I'd actually prefer a 'slow' charger. I have a wireless stand at work too, in case I run out of charge during the day.
RAVPower 7.5W wireless charger at £34.99 https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/ravpower-fast-wireless-charger-iphone-x-7-5w-max-qi-£34-99.2091469/
Hi!
Does the LED indicator on 3rd party chargers turn into different color/or stops blinking when finished charging an iPhone? My X charged to 100% on Baseus wireless charger. but the status light was blue during charging, and stayed like this also @ 100%. Charger/adapter/phone is not warm anymore (as it was during the charging process), but I was worrying whethere it still trys to charge the phone if the indicator stays the same....
Does the LED indicator on 3rd party chargers turn into different color/or stops blinking when finished charging an iPhone? My X charged to 100% on Baseus wireless charger. but the status light was blue during charging, and stayed like this also @ 100%. Charger/adapter/phone is not warm anymore (as it was during the charging process), but I was worrying whethere it still trys to charge the phone if the indicator stays the same....
From the answers on the Mophie product support site I understand that it is the phone itself which draws as much power from the base as is necessary: http://eu.mophie.com/shop/wireless-charging-base
One of the questions on the site (http://eu.mophie.com/shop/wireless-charging-base) was:
"Will the charger stop giving power to the phone once it reaches a 100% to prevent it from overcharging if I should leave my phone on the charger overnight 1 answer
Therefore, by analogy, I assume that my Baseus charger does the same and it should be ok even if the indicator is on...?
One of the questions on the site (http://eu.mophie.com/shop/wireless-charging-base) was:
"Will the charger stop giving power to the phone once it reaches a 100% to prevent it from overcharging if I should leave my phone on the charger overnight 1 answer
- Anne T
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Your phone is safe to stay on the base overnight.Your phone will only pull the power it needs (the wireless base doesn't force power on the phone). When your phone is at 100% it will reduce the power that it is pulling to a nominal amount."
Therefore, by analogy, I assume that my Baseus charger does the same and it should be ok even if the indicator is on...?
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Yes you are fine, its the exact same behavior. I personally covered the LED light on the mophie with electrical tape since it's on a bedside table which is eye level to where I sleep.
Picked up the Anker PowerPort Qi 10W off amazon last week and it came today. Much smaller than I was expecting from the pictures. Really like it!
Not sure why, but now it's unavailable on Amazon, and Anker's website only lists Amazon as the vendor to buy from
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KJL4XNY
Not sure why, but now it's unavailable on Amazon, and Anker's website only lists Amazon as the vendor to buy from
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KJL4XNY
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I have the same one along with the mophie... I was really taken aback when I first opened the box and saw how small it was. Works wonderfully though you will love it. I like that the LED lights turn on for about 5 seconds to let you know its charging but then turn off. and I like how the material on top looks and feels, the pictures don't really do it justice.
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Yeah, it's really a nice product. I'd like to grab another for my girlfriend's iPhone X but now they are unavailable!