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Modded my Note II to do wireless charging

Hi guys,
I just got done modding my Note 2 to do wireless charging and I'm extremely happy about it!
It is super easy and simple. Unscrew the back, solder copper tapes on the terminals that already exist.
It would have taken me 5 minutes if I had a good soldering iron... Mine sucked really bad (the tip wouldn't heat up right) so it took more like 10 minutes.
Here is a Youtube link to a nice tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDSyjl_2CXo
Here is a cheap wireless tag + charger for Note 2 from China for $50. Took 2 weeks to get here. (Cheapest I could find for both coil and charger) It works great. Charging distance is 5mm and output is 1000mA. Not fast but good enough.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/170995097433?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
When you get the wireless tag you just need to heat up the terminals and take them off. You can leave the terminals on, but it's pretty thick, adds about 1-2mm of thickness so you'll need to buy a bigger cover to use it without taking them off. Tutorial here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5bnenaI86I&feature=youtu.be
The wireless tag adds very slight bulk, maybe a slight curve where it bulges out the most, but the regular backing will close and it's barely noticeable. Especially since I use my Note II in a case I won't ever see it. It may bug some people that don't use any case or cover.
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Here is my Note II charging.
I found that wireless charging on a flat surface was actually too big of a hassle... I had to position it right and trying to operate the phone while charging was difficult because it would slide off.
This was what I had in mind when I did the mod, to have it in a stand. I had a Belkin Flipblade stand, so I put the charging plate there and now all I need to do is slip the phone in it. (I had to attach some stuff in front to keep the Note from sliding off the stand as you can see)
I did this mod because I wanted to be able to sit in front of my desk, slip the phone on a stand which will automatically start charging, and listen to music through my Logitech speakers wirelessly. (Bluetooth audio receiver is on its way as I write...)
Charging plate
This notification pops up every time I put the Note on the charger. I'd like to get rid of this notification but I don't know how... No big deal, though.
Also another thing is, keeping the screen on while charging option doesn't work with wireless charging and this really bugs.. I guess I'll have to do some search to do this.
Anyway just wanted to show off..

looks great, i have the same charging pad, let me try diy a dock station with that like u!

Also I downloaded Tasker to keep screen on while charging. Works like a charm!
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i couldn't figure out why you needed to mod it... then i saw that you had a Verizon phone in the pics... if i was you I would change the thread title to include VZW or something

bunnybash said:
i couldn't figure out why you needed to mod it... then i saw that you had a Verizon phone in the pics... if i was you I would change the thread title to include VZW or something
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I don't think any version of the phone has wireless charging without modding..
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1986016
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1945582
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2028631
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bunnybash said:
i couldn't figure out why you needed to mod it... then i saw that you had a Verizon phone in the pics... if i was you I would change the thread title to include VZW or something
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You know what.. I thought I was posting a forum specific to Verizon Note II...

How long does it take to fully charge?

anyone try this DIY wireless charging

http://hackintech1.wordpress.com/2013/07/30/diy-samsung-galaxy-s4-wireless-charging-for-under-30/
wondering if anyone has tried this? i want to know if it will charge through and otter box defender or if i would have to take it off everytime in order to charge it
thanks

Don't do the Touchstone mod.
Go with the Qi mod.
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kasek55 said:
http://hackintech1.wordpress.com/2013/07/30/diy-samsung-galaxy-s4-wireless-charging-for-under-30/
wondering if anyone has tried this? i want to know if it will charge through and otter box defender or if i would have to take it off everytime in order to charge it
thanks
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I had a friend ask me to do this for his device - I watched the video, investigated the screen shots and gave it a whirl. It worked great on his, so I performed it again for mine - both of ours works great and haven't had any problems.

Exel said:
Don't do the Touchstone mod.
Go with the Qi mod.
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i saw that one and was going to go ahead and order one but they are more pricy then other method but as well i emailed them and they said it wont charge through my otter box, making the point of wireless charging more of a hassle if i have to remove the case everytime
FourPointedFreak said:
I had a friend ask me to do this for his device - I watched the video, investigated the screen shots and gave it a whirl. It worked great on his, so I performed it again for mine - both of ours works great and haven't had any problems.
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have you tried it with a thick case such as otter box though?

anyone else give this a try b4

kasek55 said:
i saw that one and was going to go ahead and order one but they are more pricy then other method but as well i emailed them and they said it wont charge through my otter box, making the point of wireless charging more of a hassle if i have to remove the case everytime
have you tried it with a thick case such as otter box though?
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I did not try it with anything like an otter box - the knock off case I have is probably half the thickness of an otter box and I have no problems with that at all.

FourPointedFreak said:
I did not try it with anything like an otter box - the knock off case I have is probably half the thickness of an otter box and I have no problems with that at all.
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ya im thinking it wont work the QI one that the other poster linked I emailed them and asked and they said its to thick... thats to bad

Problem solved and no hacking necessary:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Samsung...Domain_0&var=540179757549&hash=item4d0cc848e0
This is what I did and it works flawlessly.

Android300ZX said:
Problem solved and no hacking necessary:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Samsung...Domain_0&var=540179757549&hash=item4d0cc848e0
This is what I did and it works flawlessly.
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That's awesome (for future use lol) thank you, good find.

Android300ZX said:
Problem solved and no hacking necessary:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Samsung...Domain_0&var=540179757549&hash=item4d0cc848e0
This is what I did and it works flawlessly.
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do you happen to use a thick case with that for charging by chance

still hoping for some feedback

kasek55 said:
still hoping for some feedback
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Again, go with QI. The charging receiver for the phone can be had for less then $10 on ebay and I bought a couple of Nokia 920 wireless chargers from the ATT website for $25. They work great with these:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/QI-Wireless...S_Cell_Phone_PDA_Chargers&hash=item485b6bc6cf
http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/accessory.chargers-nokia-wireless-charging-plate-sku6290260.html
They work great together and the and the battery does not get hot. My S4 charges in 3-4 hours with this setup. The Samsung wireless battery door and charging pad make my battery get really hot.

gedster314 said:
Again, go with QI. The charging receiver for the phone can be had for less then $10 on ebay and I bought a couple of Nokia 920 wireless chargers from the ATT website for $25. They work great with these:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/QI-Wireless...S_Cell_Phone_PDA_Chargers&hash=item485b6bc6cf
http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/accessory.chargers-nokia-wireless-charging-plate-sku6290260.html
They work great together and the and the battery does not get hot. My S4 charges in 3-4 hours with this setup. The Samsung wireless battery door and charging pad make my battery get really hot.
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i wanted 2 but wen i emailed them they said it wont charge through the case

kasek55 said:
i wanted 2 but wen i emailed them they said it wont charge through the case
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I have no issues charging through this case.
http://www.spigen.com/galaxy-s4-case-slim-armor.html
I went this route because the Samsung door was too thick for my case. I was really happy when I saw that my battery was not getting over heated.

gedster314 said:
I have no issues charging through this case.
http://www.spigen.com/galaxy-s4-case-slim-armor.html
I went this route because the Samsung door was too thick for my case. I was really happy when I saw that my battery was not getting over heated.
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looks similar to otter box double layer protection.... hmm maybe i could go with the solution hyou posted..
thanks for the info will look at it more
might even do this and get both from same place
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290997095899&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

kasek55 said:
do you happen to use a thick case with that for charging by chance
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I found a case that works great and still charges it on the Touchstone. It takes a little effort to get it to stick but it works.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BV96VDY/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Android300ZX said:
I found a case that works great and still charges it on the Touchstone. It takes a little effort to get it to stick but it works.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BV96VDY/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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thanks ill look into this i emaild about a few on ebay and everyone said no it doesnt work with otterbox

kasek55 said:
thanks ill look into this i emaild about a few on ebay and everyone said no it doesnt work with otterbox
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Otterbox is too thick and heavy so it won't work. The case I have works great and I got it in 2 days via Amazon. Sadly, I tripped the wire while charging it when I was working on the car and developed a small crack on the upper right hand corner. I go to the mailbox and find the case had arrived. Sucks!

Android300ZX said:
Otterbox is too thick and heavy so it won't work. The case I have works great and I got it in 2 days via Amazon. Sadly, I tripped the wire while charging it when I was working on the car and developed a small crack on the upper right hand corner. I go to the mailbox and find the case had arrived. Sucks!
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ya im debating what to do, might just wait for a while since i just got my otterbox.... and might pick up one of those cases at the same time as the battery adapter

Samsung Wireless charger plus Otterbox Defender
Today i received my OEM Samsung wireless kit that came with the charging plate and the rear cover. I was scared that the new rear would not fit in my otterbox defender. It did fit, it was a tight squeeze but it did close with no mod to the Otterbox. and it did charge on the plate.
I hope this is clear for those who were looking for a clear cut yes or no.

Question about charging.

So hard wiring a charger in my car. I ordered a 3amp one and instead recieved a 5amp one.
So if I go ahead and wire up the 5amp will it be alright or is this putting too much strain on the tablets safety mechanism?
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That is the thing I bought. Slightly confused when it says the input side is 12v 3amp with the output side being 5amp? Unsure how this is even possible.
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It's a 3 Amp and 5.0 Volt.
Edit: corrected at to and, That dumb iPhone wouldn't let go back in. Kept getting an error with a bunch of numbers.
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GScherler said:
It's a 3 Amp at 5.0 Volt.
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So... Sounds safe.
Going to be cutting a USB cable, soldering the power wires(will need to Google which ones those are) so will be hard wiring it into the ac side and then directly to the power side of the otg cable. Guessing it's the black and red wire and then short the data wires (2 in the middle) To hopefully make it pull as much as it can.
Can anyone think of why this wouldn't work? Decently sure I am good to go but figured I should ask before I possibly blow stuff up
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The red and black wires are positive and negative and the white and green are data if the charger is 12v input and the power is 15 watts then 15w÷5v=3a. The nexus will only draw as much current as it needs (about 1 - 2 amps) . As long as the voltage is 5 then your golden. On a safety note use a multi meter and CHECK the voltage BEFORE plugging in the tablet. The protective circuitry on the nexus 7 leaves a lot to be desired and won't stop a voltage surge. I know this because I'm trying to repair mine just now because of a surge from a faulty charger.
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Captain Sweatpants said:
The red and black wires are positive and negative and the white and green are data if the charger is 12v input and the power is 15 watts then 15w÷5v=3a. The nexus will only draw as much current as it needs (about 1 - 2 amps) . As long as the voltage is 5 then your golden. On a safety note use a multi meter and CHECK the voltage BEFORE plugging in the tablet. The protective circuitry on the nexus 7 leaves a lot to be desired and won't stop a voltage surge. I know this because I'm trying to repair mine just now because of a surge from a faulty charger.
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Thanks for the solid response. I have been tossing around throwing a fuse in line after the DC to DC converter. Unsure where I will find a 2amp fuse though.
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Since it can draw 3 Amps go with 3 amp fuse. 3 amp fuses are available at most every car store out there as well as Radio Shack! Good luck!!!
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GScherler said:
Since it can draw 3 Amps go with 3 amp fuse. 3 amp fuses are available at most every car store out there as well as Radio Shack! Good luck!!!
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Didn't think the nexus could draw over 1.8amps? Was going to put the fuse after the converter as a first line of defense type thing
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USB wire question....
Red=hot
Black=ground
White=data
Green=data
Bare copper wire in the shielding is? And should I do anything with it besides cut it down?
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I cut it off because I couldn't find a use for it. About to connect everything and well if it goes bad I will be posting lots of photos and crowd sourcing where I might have gone wrong.
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And so far everything seems to be running correctly. I didn't have my multimeter so not exact numbers but hasn't blown the 2amp fuse and keeps the tablet more or less charged. It's just barely with everything running.
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Hi sorry I haven't been on for a while you are right with the wires the copper shielding is only important if you are using the cable for data sync otherwise just cut it away
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Captain Sweatpants said:
Hi sorry I haven't been on for a while you are right with the wires the copper shielding is only important if you are using the cable for data sync otherwise just cut it away
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Thanks for the follow up. That is what I did but good to know it wasn't valuable.
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Charging port (plastic around it) - scratches

Hi guys,
I know it's no biggie and it's my OCD forcing me now to post that but that's what i've noticed upon closer inspection of my charging port.
As you hopefully can see on the photo, the plastic around the micro USB port has a couple of scratches/grooves.
Now, before you blame it on me, let me assure you that I'm very gentle with my phone and everytime i put it on charge i never force anything.
I know the plug has quite sharp edges but the plastic shouldn't be that prone to scratches, should it?
What about you guys?Have you noticed anything similar on your phones?
Thank you in advance
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I think you are going a little bit crazy. I can't see anything, and even if I could it's just the charging port. Just enjoy the device! ?
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I cant see anything in the pic.
I know ocd. But i really dont see anything.
But its on the bottom of the phone you shouldnt see it.
And idk about how soft the port is.
Also havent plug my phone in. I only do wireless charging and wifi file tranfer.

Mine was already scratched when I got it :/

brawlysnake66 said:
I think you are going a little bit crazy. I can't see anything, and even if I could it's just the charging port. Just enjoy the device! ?
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Yeah , I know man ...I am[emoji12] .It is there though[emoji20] . It is just weird it scratches sooo easily. Other than that I've been enjoying my s7e thoroughly![emoji4]
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xile6 said:
I cant see anything in the pic.
I know ocd. But i really dont see anything.
But its on the bottom of the phone you shouldnt see it.
And idk about how soft the port is.
Also havent plug my phone in. I only do wireless charging and wifi file tranfer.
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Then you got nothing to feed your OCD[emoji12] Lucky you![emoji4]
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I've got old man's eyes, but even with bifocals I can't see any scratches on mine. And if I could, I'd just ignore them.

meyerweb said:
I've got old man's eyes, but even with bifocals I can't see any scratches on mine. And if I could, I'd just ignore them.
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Hmm...no scratches on yours...suggesting different ,more durable material used perhaps?[emoji33]
Paying attention to negligible details, I know[emoji12] l'll get over it, eventually[emoji13]
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Ketman78 said:
Hmm...no scratches on yours...suggesting different ,more durable material used perhaps?[emoji33]
Paying attention to negligible details, I know[emoji12] l'll get over it, eventually[emoji13]
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I didn't think to mention that most of the time I use a wireless charger, but I do plug it in sometimes. Maybe after more use I'll notice scratches, too.

Mine has 2 marks in the same spot it's just a rubber water seal.. marks are from inserting the charger they line up perfect

Same here , there are two small grooves on mine , caused by the two spring retaining locks of the micro usb

Are you serious? Jesus ocd stop it.
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meyerweb said:
I didn't think to mention that most of the time I use a wireless charger, but I do plug it in sometimes. Maybe after more use I'll notice scratches, too.
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Maybe I should try that too[emoji4].
My only concern would be battery health. I know it gives you this ultimate convenience and all , but from what I've read wireless charging is not as efficient as the wired one. Lost energy turns into heat, and your wireless charger can get quite warm during charging. This causes stress on the battery as it sits on the mat...
And that of course , is a red flag for a craaazy guy like me[emoji12]
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Ketman78 said:
Maybe I should try that too[emoji4].
My only concern would be battery health. I know it gives you this ultimate convenience and all , but from what I've read wireless charging is not as efficient as the wired one. Lost energy turns into heat, and your wireless charger can get quite warm during charging. This causes stress on the battery as it sits on the mat...
And that of course , is a red flag for a craaazy guy like me[emoji12]
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I started using a Qi charging puck on my LG G3. And on that phone, it generated quite a it of heat. I'm still using the same (non fast charge) puck on the S7, and it doesn't get warm enough to notice. Maybe because the S7 is designed for wireless fast charge, the lower current of the regular Qi charger isn't enough to bother it.
I'm using an older version of this one. Cheap enough to try and see. You need to use a charger with at least 1.8 amps to run this. The one that comes with the S7 works fine.
http://www.amazon.com/PowerBot®-Wir...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00

yeh my one as well but too late i discovered it. now i use wireless charger whenever possible

I know what you mean with this. I don't use USB often on mine so it doesnt have anything on it. I would recommend wireless charging. Its what I have done since day one.

meyerweb said:
I started using a Qi charging puck on my LG G3. And on that phone, it generated quite a it of heat. I'm still using the same (non fast charge) puck on the S7, and it doesn't get warm enough to notice. Maybe because the S7 is designed for wireless fast charge, the lower current of the regular Qi charger isn't enough to bother it.
I'm using an older version of this one. Cheap enough to try and see. You need to use a charger with at least 1.8 amps to run this. The one that comes with the S7 works fine.
http://www.amazon.com/PowerBot®-Wir...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00
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I might actually give it a go. Thanks for your advice my firend

blackpolicedog said:
yeh my one as well but too late i discovered it. now i use wireless charger whenever possible
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Same here , there are two small grooves on mine , caused by the two spring retaining locks of the micro usb
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Azet said:
Mine was already scratched when I got it :/
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Mine has 2 marks in the same spot it's just a rubber water seal.. marks are from inserting the charger they line up perfect
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I guess we'll have to either live with that or switch permanently to wireless charging...One way or another, it's time to hit the bumpy road to acceptance

What has this world come to. Can't believe I'm even replying to this thread...

rcgoodall93 said:
I know what you mean with this. I don't use USB often on mine so it doesnt have anything on it. I would recommend wireless charging. Its what I have done since day one.
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Keep it that way then

Does Anyone have wireless charge at back cover LG V20 ,but i have...

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Does Anyone have wireless charge at back cover LG V20 ,but i have...
then i try with Nokia DT-900 Wireless charger dock is not work T T

Thats not a wireless charging back cover

Just to stay on topic ... is there any (official or not) LG V20 back-cover with wireless charge capability?

as far as i know it doesn't work through metal very well...

LastStarDust said:
Just to stay on topic ... is there any (official or not) LG V20 back-cover with wireless charge capability?
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No. There is a very strong suspicion at most of the hardware for it is present (notice the extra contacts on the back and corresponding insulating pads), but no official back cover.
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as far as i know it doesn't work through metal very well...
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Aluminum is a non-ferrous metal and so won't directly interfere with magnetic fields. Aluminum is a conductor which means eddy currents are a significant issue. This should be solvable by adding a cut to the back plate. This could also be worked around by drilling holes through the back and having the coil attached to the outside of the back.

I think if we were going to get a wireless charging back replacement we would have already gotten one ages ago. I miss wireless charging alot but I've been using one of those wireless charging pads that plug into the USB port and hid behind my case. It works pretty well just wish I didn't have to sacrifice my USB port.
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emdroidle said:
No. There is a very strong suspicion at most of the hardware for it is present (notice the extra contacts on the back and corresponding insulating pads), but no official back cover.
Aluminum is a non-ferrous metal and so won't directly interfere with magnetic fields. Aluminum is a conductor which means eddy currents are a significant issue. This should be solvable by adding a cut to the back plate. This could also be worked around by drilling holes through the back and having the coil attached to the outside of the back.
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But neither of those solutions are likely to be done and it is far more likely we won't get wireless charging and much more likely if we did a plastic back would be released.

mirrin said:
But neither of those solutions are likely to be done and it is far more likely we won't get wireless charging and much more likely if we did a plastic back would be released.
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Would a plastic back be that bad? I suspect LG isn't going to bother though.

emdroidle said:
Would a plastic back be that bad? I suspect LG isn't going to bother though.
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not really but yeah i doubt lg will release it considering the v30 is more or less here.

With this metal back, it's not possible to use wireless charger. However, you may try using a USB type-c wireless charging receiver from third-party brands.

AhmedQatar said:
With this metal back, it's not possible to use wireless charger. However, you may try using a USB type-c wireless charging receiver from third-party brands.
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I know but I want the USB port to be free to use without having to plug and unplug the wireless charger every time.
I lost trust in smartphones' micro-USB ports after the third replacement of it in my Nexus 5. So I now fear any unnecessary stress on it.

I noticed a wireless charging setting in build.prop -- I was considering changing it from a 0 to 1 and tossing er' onto an LG wireless charging pad but I am sure if the hardware is indeed there, there is more than just a build.prop setting to turn it on.

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I know but I want the USB port to be free to use without having to plug and unplug the wireless charger every time.
I lost trust in smartphones' micro-USB ports after the third replacement of it in my Nexus 5. So I now fear any unnecessary stress on it.
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I do understand your concern .. you may use a high quality accessory or wait (as i do) for LG to make a wireless charger.

rdtg said:
I noticed a wireless charging setting in build.prop -- I was considering changing it from a 0 to 1 and tossing er' onto an LG wireless charging pad but I am sure if the hardware is indeed there, there is more than just a build.prop setting to turn it on.
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Half of the hardware is almost certainly there, mainly the control chip for Qi/PMA charging is almost certainly there. Problem is the coil for receiving power is absent, this would look similar to the NFC antenna around the camera opening on the back. I've got no idea which of the back contacts connect to the chip that is almost there and thus not enough information where to attach a coil to.
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I do understand your concern .. you may use a high quality accessory or wait (as i do) for LG to make a wireless charger.
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This is rather late for LGE to release a charging back. At this point they almost certainly plan not to.

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Half of the hardware is almost certainly there, mainly the control chip for Qi/PMA charging is almost certainly there. Problem is the coil for receiving power is absent, this would look similar to the NFC antenna around the camera opening on the back. I've got no idea which of the back contacts connect to the chip that is almost there and thus not enough information where to attach a coil to.
This is rather late for LGE to release a charging back. At this point they almost certainly plan not to.
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I agree.

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No. There is a very strong suspicion at most of the hardware for it is present (notice the extra contacts on the back and corresponding insulating pads), but no official back cover.
Aluminum is a non-ferrous metal and so won't directly interfere with magnetic fields. Aluminum is a conductor which means eddy currents are a significant issue. This should be solvable by adding a cut to the back plate. This could also be worked around by drilling holes through the back and having the coil attached to the outside of the back.
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Hello, I have started a thread for technical discussion of the feasibility of our own DIY hardware mod/hack for LG V20 so it can support wireless charging. I hate those plug-in Qi adapters, I think at that point you might as well just charge your damn phone normally
Link here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/v2...discussion-t3717069/post74792178#post74792178
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rdtg said:
I noticed a wireless charging setting in build.prop -- I was considering changing it from a 0 to 1 and tossing er' onto an LG wireless charging pad but I am sure if the hardware is indeed there, there is more than just a build.prop setting to turn it on.
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Hello, here is a thread I started to discuss the technical feasibility of our own DIY hardware mod/hack for wireless charging for LG V20: https://forum.xda-developers.com/v2...discussion-t3717069/post74792178#post74792178
Thanks for this information about build.prop, this will definitely come in useful!
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