OK so I got this at my BBY.
Callpod FuelTank UNO
It works pretty darn good (especially with the HTC adapter that has ports for charging,3.5mm,2.5mm)...I stream from Flycast and Pandora almost 90% of the time in the car so battery drains pretty fast on 3G).
My battery doesnt dip below 93-95%.
SO my question is, will using this HURT the G1 in any way? And if anyone else has tried it....I paid $40 for it....it was this or the USB PowerStick.
jaboswell said:
OK so I got this at my BBY.
Callpod FuelTank UNO
It works pretty darn good (especially with the HTC adapter that has ports for charging,3.5mm,2.5mm)...I stream from Flycast and Pandora almost 90% of the time in the car so battery drains pretty fast on 3G).
My battery doesnt dip below 93-95%.
SO my question is, will using this HURT the G1 in any way? And if anyone else has tried it....I paid $40 for it....it was this or the USB PowerStick.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I had $50 of best buy money got it one for $40. Completely solves battery problem without ever having to buy a new extended battery w/ larger cover. I doubt it will damage the phone. I've used it so far and nothing has happened. It's probably the same as buying a non standard wall charger, yeah there is a small risk but nothing is likely to ever happen.
I HIGHLY recommend one to solve the battery issue on G1. It is easily the best purchase I've made in years at Best Buy. (I never buy anything at best buy their products suck) It can charge the phone ~3 times for one Call Pod Uno Charge. Call Pod charges rather quickly in 2-3 hours. The call pod Uno is the exact same size as a G1 in height and thickness, I consider that rather small for the boost it gives. It can fit in a pocket if you had to since its the same size as a g1 phone, but you probably wouldn't want to on a regular basis. The Call Pod Uno has a feature that will tell you how much charge it has left by indicator lights that light up, and it will shutdown automatically when nothing is charging in it. It comes with a dongle cable to charge an Iphone or G1, and you get one free cable for any other device from their website with a redeemable coupon.
My only annoyance so far is that the cables they give you are somewhat short so you can't twist the Call Pod around and maneuver it to a better position when charging. Also the cables seem cheap. Finally, don't look at the picture on the box it looks nothing like what the actual product looks like. The picture makes it look black it's silver and the lights aren't as intense as the picture makes it seem. If the color was black and not silver it would be better. Also, the case it comes with sucks.
Think about it though an Iphone charger alone is ~$20 and an g1 charger is too. This includes a g1 charger and the battery and the dongles for only $40. Although it's expensive you get your moneys worth if you think about it that way.
Here:
Pic when you hit button to light it up to see charge two lights indicate half charge.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Pic for size idea
Yup...thats it!!!!
The pouch is pretty, well, weird, to me. Wish I had it close by to take a pic of it.....
I did notice on mine the cable says TOP on the head of it, but you plug it in with TOP facing the bottom....this makes my G1 sit face up and the Fueltank back up...
Where do I buy one?
SilentTweak said:
Where do I buy one?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well if you read above. Bestbuy.
Well I will be returning mine, possibly exchange it but not sure, maybe just get my money back...looking up reviews now....
Today i had it plugged in and removed the plug, put the Callpod in my cup holder, than noticed that the connection on the phone was a bit off center, just enough to where the connection wont go in so i can power the phone.
i eventually knocked it (by tapping the unit on my hand) back into place, i can hear a piece of broken plastic moving around inside...it will charge the phone still but if you just touch it it will turn on and off repeatedly..
hopefully its just a faulty unit ( Like i said before, i did notice that the connection was in upside down).
Hope Best Buy has a good return policy because I cant find my receipt.
I would perfer something like this, but as a holster.
I posted a thread a while ago (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=554057) about it but I guess it lost its popularity. It's basically the same thing only it's also a holster as well that clips onto your belt or whatever. Pretty neat idea I think.
i like this i saw it on a friends iphone and think it would really cool to have 1 for our phones i vote on it
Related
Lets not leave this section empty.
I have seen a lot of discussion about docking stations and I was wondering how many of you X10 users want/need one. This is a rather neglected market from the manufacturers and it seems not many people use docking stations.
I for one cannot go without one anymore. I used to be sceptical, but the convenience of having your phone upright next to your PC (for example) dispalying all sorts of useful info and getting charged is a must. Especially if the station has a socket for a spare battery.
Thoughts?
I want one on my bed table as a charging station/ alarmclock
How many X10 user are there (25/03/10)?!
I would probably buy one, if it was cheap.
I looked at the HTC docking station which was around £20 and though nah.
A docking station is basically just a holder - like a slot in your table. Waste of money IMO, if you've already got a charger.
It's not a shaver or a toothbrush!
But the usb connector is on the top of the phone... so i think there will not be a docking station...
THE MACHINE said:
I want one on my bed table as a charging station/ alarmclock
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Seconded! I'm thinking about the same thing like I've got for my wife's Nano in the kitchen: http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=Sony+ICF+C7IP+Clock+radio&cid=17026844560688303975#
wertzius said:
But the usb connector is on the top of the phone... so i think there will not be a docking station...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I don't mind connecting a top piece manually as long as there is a cradle for the phone in a standing position...
Or something like this? in landscape, so is can be a photoframe and clock in one(app). Calling by external speaker.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Id want a docking! I use them all the time. At the office Im only using bluetooth anyway, so Its nice just having the phone standing, so I can see whos calling.
Also great to see time, weather whatever just in front of you!
Im almost embaressed to admit it but I use a small piece of velcro on my phone and in several places it habituates, my desk, nightstand, car. Feels like slumming but remarkably functional and I actually went back to this from a docking station because I prefer it.
Both the Droid and Nexus One have pretty nice docking stations, lets hope Sony puts out something nice. As for the velco idea... interesting, but I would never do that to my desk or my phone.
Hardly notice the little bit of velcro that is on the phone and in the other places not at all. Its all about placement man, I would bet you wouldnt see any of them unless pointed out to you. Most folks are going to see this solution as getto, just pointing out an alternative that is surprisingly effective. Those looking for the gucci dock definetly wouldnt be happy.
krabman said:
Hardly notice the little bit of velcro that is on the phone and in the other places not at all. Its all about placement man, I would bet you wouldnt see any of them unless pointed out to you. Most folks are going to see this solution as getto, just pointing out an alternative that is surprisingly effective. Those looking for the gucci dock definetly wouldnt be happy.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Lol'd @ gucci dock .
It's a nice solution, especially for phones that don't have docking stations... or the ones available are ugly/unfunctional.
I wouldn't do it, becasuse I hate the idea, but still +1 for ingenuity.
hopefully one will be released soon! i wanna buy one! maybe a white station for a black x10??
i remember when all pda's and pdaphones used to come with a cradle lol. it is useful, and its a pity if you want one nowadays you have to buy them for ridiculous prices like 40 dollars or something.
i dont think the xperia has any other connectors other than the microUSB, unlike the nexus one which has those cleverly camoflaged contacts.
Well, there's somthin like this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPII.dll?ViewItem&item=390163600318
Holder and USB hub, so could be connected with a cable to charge and sync.
This is more or less just a concept. but i think that it could work, and look nice aswell. And it should not be too hard to make one.
I am sorry if the 3D doesn't look that good, but I did just make it rather quickly.. so the textures looks kinda messed up etc.
17 minutes left until I can go to bed.. yey..
i was thinking last night, and just because the charger is on the top that doesn't mean a dock won't work. if there was a dock that the phone could sit sideways in, and an app that waited in the background and detected when the phone was docked (plugged into the usb port and landscape) it could display a landscape digital clock screen, with little icons for missed calls and texts etc...
once my dissertation is handed in in a few months i might have a go at developping my first android app!
I just don't know why Sony Ericsson put the MicroUSB port on the Top? Side maybe but on the top? sheeesh
double post
HoOnZ said:
I just don't know why Sony Ericsson put the MicroUSB port on the Top? Side maybe but on the top? sheeesh
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well I think that it could work out with the design I posted 1/2 posts before yours.
With the docking part at the top. where you can "drag" it up and down. press it down when you have placed your phone there.
that way your phone won't fall out for some reason atleast.
I don't really see why it would tho but..
I recently sent my Tilt 2 back to AT&T for warranty and was given a different handset.
I want to give away the box and everything that came with it to anyone willing to pay the shipping cost.
It includes:
Box
Stylus
Battery
Rear Cover
Screen Protector
Wall Charger
I estimate that shipping within the continental US would be roughly $6
I'd rather help a fellow XDA member out rather than just throw it out.
iboj007 said:
I recently sent my Tilt 2 back to AT&T for warranty and was given a different handset.
I want to give away the box and everything that came with it to anyone willing to pay the shipping cost.
It includes:
Box
Stylus
Battery
Rear Cover
Screen Protector
Wall Charger
I estimate that shipping within the continental US would be roughly $6
I'd rather help a fellow XDA member out rather than just throw it out.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Do you know if the stylus and battery cover will fit a T-Mobile TP2? I'm interested if it will.
I could use this......
Where do I sign up?
Sounds like you are moving on to another phone. I recently got my Tilt 2 and its perfect for me, if this is still open I can pay for the shipping. Im in 90748.
i could use that stylus and battery so let me know what i need to do
just curious,what phone did they give?
You wouldn't happen to have the 5-in-1 dongle - the one that lets you listen to FM radio, do you? I lost mine some time ago and would like to replace it. PM me here if you can help out.
Thanks!
Black-Wolf
Black-wolf said:
You wouldn't happen to have the 5-in-1 dongle - the one that lets you listen to FM radio, do you? I lost mine some time ago and would like to replace it. PM me here if you can help out.
Thanks!
Black-Wolf
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Is that the Dongle that allows you to plug in 3.5 headsets?
Bossmaine said:
just curious,what phone did they give?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well I actually "had" multiple issues with my Tilt 2 on 3 different occasions which allowed me to pick any phone in the same category. I ended up with the Samsung Captivate which I ended up giving to my cousin.
iboj007: I believe so. It plugs into the mini-USB/Charge port at the bottom of the phone. I can't swear, but I believe the dongle has a mini-USB Port, and at least one headphone port (for 2.5mm) and I think it also has the third headphone port (for 3.5 mm).
It's black (that's the only color I've ever seen it in), and it' looks like a box (with all the ports on one side) and the dongle that plugs into the phone coming out of the "top" side.
Black-wolf said:
iboj007: I believe so. It plugs into the mini-USB/Charge port at the bottom of the phone. I can't swear, but I believe the dongle has a mini-USB Port, and at least one headphone port (for 2.5mm) and I think it also has the third headphone port (for 3.5 mm).
It's black (that's the only color I've ever seen it in), and it' looks like a box (with all the ports on one side) and the dongle that plugs into the phone coming out of the "top" side.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You Mean This
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Yes, exactly!
I'd be VERY happy to receive the back cover alone, and pay for shipping plus packing.
bmhome1(AT)aol.com
I would be interested in the battery... mine is on its last leg and lasts about 2 hrs....
I know this is a bit late, but I just saw this thread. The T-Mobile TP2 battery cover is different than all the other ones. Only the T-Mobile battery cover will fit the RHOD210.
what problems did u have with it. just curious cause i want to make up some kind of problem to pick out a different phone. lol im tired of the tilt 2 already. had it for a year and cant do what i want anymore and i want to hop on that android bandwagon for once. =P
do you have any of the stuff left or do you already gave the items away.
I didn't see a thread about this yet, but a Powerskin seems to be available for the Amaze. I know a lot of us wish the battery life could be better and here is a good way to solve that problem. I would rather have a trident electra case, but If this will do. The only thing I don't like about it is that the slot for the camera seems off.
Here is the link to the site.
http://power-skin.com/battery-cases/ap1513rubt/htc-amaze-powerskin.html
I going to be checking the local T-mobiles to see if they have them in stock, they are on t-mobiles site as well.
nice nice nice
It looks like a tumor.
I put quick sense 1.3.0 on amaze and don't have issues with battery. Its nice but the fact its going to make the phone twice as thick is the downside.
Yeah, I am not too fond of the looks, but I can certainly sacrifice the looks for double the battery power. I would like to have both but i doubt trident will make an electra series case for it....
PowerSkin Review
I was lucky enough to get two of these for free for me & my wife. They were listed for $0.00 on T-Mobile.com and I just had to pay around $6 shipping. T-Mobile has changed the price since then but I think they are still worth looking at as a solution for the short battery life. They keep the phone going through the day and provide some protection as well. However, there are a few things I would like to point out:
1. The USB charging port is for charging only, it does not transmit data. You will have to remove you phone from the case to connect it to a PC.
2. The cut out on the case back lines up right next to the camera flash. It will make your photos and video washed out on one side from overexposure due to the flash reflecting off the case.
3. It is a little bulky, making the phone about twice as thick. The back is curved, it has a soft rubber feel and it fits in your hand nicely.
Overall, the PowerSkin is a good product; but considering the cost, I would expect the USB port to handle data transfer as well as an improved design that does not interfere with the camera flash.
nickf123654 said:
I was lucky enough to get two of these for free for me & my wife. They were listed for $0.00 on T-Mobile.com and I just had to pay around $6 shipping. T-Mobile has changed the price since then but I think they are still worth looking at as a solution for the short battery life. They keep the phone going through the day and provide some protection as well. However, there are a few things I would like to point out:
1. The USB charging port is for charging only, it does not transmit data. You will have to remove you phone from the case to connect it to a PC.
2. The cut out on the case back lines up right next to the camera flash. It will make your photos and video washed out on one side from overexposure due to the flash reflecting off the case.
3. It is a little bulky, making the phone about twice as thick. The back is curved, it has a soft rubber feel and it fits in your hand nicely.
Overall, the PowerSkin is a good product; but considering the cost, I would expect the USB port to handle data transfer as well as an improved design that does not interfere with the camera flash.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I both confirm and agree with your points. I actually had to remove the case to take decent flash pictures the other day, and it's annoying that the port does not transfer data, although for most things I just use a wifi file sharing program so no biggie...
i picked up the Xpal Powerskin today at a T-Mo store today. Got 30% off by showing them a picture on my phone of a coupon found on TMoNews.com.
I like the case! It does add some weight and bulk to the phone but I'm ok with that since I have large hands. I feel more secure holding phone now.
The case has a soft silicone shell and easily slips over the phone. What is described as a tumour on the side is not that big. Yes it is a nuisance but not as bad as has been described.
The big downside, which has been already mentioned is the cutout for the camera. The edge is close to the flash so when you take a picture it affects the output of the flash. In the picture I've attached you can see the shadow it creates along the right side. Bad if you use the flash, no problem without the flash.
I will try to get more photos of the powerskin actually on the phone in the next day or so.
PEACE
Mark M
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
ive had this case all of 30 days, and its already unusable. ive tried contacting the manufacture, but to no reply. it doesnt charge anymore, it actually DRAINS my battery faster if im lucky enough to randomly get some type of charge off it. ive never abused it, never even removed it from the phone ever. it just decided "neh, im done" and boom, gone.
i wish i could say it might just be defective, but ive searched around the net, its not. its not even exclusive to the amaze. the problem is throughout their product line. total waste of money.
PowerSkin for the Amaze on the left and it works extremely well. The one on the right is for my Sensation which I won on G+. I loved it so much I bought myself the version for the Amaze for Christmas... I think it's definitely worth the $58.99
Definitely NOT being sent from my HTC Amaze4G until Christmas Day.....Okay it is
still looks a bit bulky for my pockets. ill wait on something better
Very Bulky. Sent it back.
Hi all.
I have a CP12 and it's great, the problem I have is that it increases the width of the phone, and it makes it more difficult to hold with my smallish hands.
Ebay has a ton of cases with battery that only increase the depth. is any of these any good?
xd4d3v said:
Hi all.
I have a CP12 and it's great, the problem I have is that it increases the width of the phone, and it makes it more difficult to hold with my smallish hands.
Ebay has a ton of cases with battery that only increase the depth. is any of these any good?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
These ones are junk. http://www.ebay.com/itm/5000mAh-Ext...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item3cd807fed6
I got another one from Brando, I'm sure it doesn't compare to Sony but is usable. I have the GPe model and made the deskclock app go in and out of dock mode until I disabled it. Sometimes if you are using phone while charging it stops charging requiring button to be pushed again, if left alone while charging it seems to do fine.
I have one of these http://www.ebay.com/itm/4500mAh-Ext...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item1c38ac1acc
not the price I paid. The vendor on ebay removed hes or hers account all the sudden.
My device does not work and I contacted support and got my money back. ****ing prick..the vendor also promised to send a new unit but no parcel ever arrived.
To get mine to power up I need to plug in the power cable, have the phone in the case and then push the on/off button. Remove the cable and now it stays on for a while.
Yes mine does also turn it self off now and then and I need to push the button again....
To get rid of the dock mode when the charging case is turned on I just install a module with xposed framework that disables docking mode.
The issue I have is that the case does not register my device. If I push the button without having the cable connected it just flashes the lights a few times and turns off again. It acts like it doesn't have any device in the case..
I want to find a slim case with a PHYSICAL on and off switch. Not a micro switch that sends a 11 or 10101 signal to some motherboard inside the case and enables the charging. This solution is crap!
...theres no way im buying that sony battery case for that price and that tiny little battery inside
SÜPERUSER said:
I have one of these http://www.ebay.com/itm/4500mAh-Ext...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item1c38ac1acc
not the price I paid. The vendor on ebay removed hes or hers account all the sudden.
My device does not work and I contacted support and got my money back. ****ing prick..the vendor also promised to send a new unit but no parcel ever arrived.
To get mine to power up I need to plug in the power cable, have the phone in the case and then push the on/off button. Remove the cable and now it stays on for a while.
Yes mine does also turn it self off now and then and I need to push the button again....
To get rid of the dock mode when the charging case is turned on I just install a module with xposed framework that disables docking mode.
The issue I have is that the case does not register my device. If I push the button without having the cable connected it just flashes the lights a few times and turns off again. It acts like it doesn't have any device in the case..
I want to find a slim case with a PHYSICAL on and off switch. Not a micro switch that sends a 11 or 10101 signal to some motherboard inside the case and enables the charging. This solution is crap!
...theres no way im buying that sony battery case for that price and that tiny little battery inside
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That does look like the second one I purchased from Brando. I also forgot to mention it has some kind of a matte anti-slip coating applied that is wearing off on the corners and edges.
http://shop.brando.com/Power-Jacket-for-Sony-Xperia-Z-Ultra-4500mAh_p09950c1591d003.html
adfurgerson said:
That does look like the second one I purchased from Brando. I also forgot to mention it has some kind of a matte anti-slip coating applied that is wearing off on the corners and edges.
http://shop.brando.com/Power-Jacket-for-Sony-Xperia-Z-Ultra-4500mAh_p09950c1591d003.html
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yep its the same.. where the phone sits i have glued pieces of cloth to fill the gap allowing for a tighter fit
edit: oh yea i forgot to mention.. the leg you can put out to hold up the device in horizontal mode broke the first time I tried it... glued it to the back with contact cement
Hi all
I was about to buy this http://mugen.co/mugen-power-4000mah-battery-case-for-sony-xperia-z-ultra.html . After i bought a new Samsung S5 i did not.
The battery i bought from mugen to my S5 is quite good and have a good quality so i believe it will be same for Xperia Z Ultra.
kirpi_e said:
Hi all
I was about to buy this http://mugen.co/mugen-power-4000mah-battery-case-for-sony-xperia-z-ultra.html . After i bought a new Samsung S5 i did not.
The battery i bought from mugen to my S5 is quite good and have a good quality so i believe it will be same for Xperia Z Ultra.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
...dafuk?? $90 for a battery case?
Actually additional shipping also needed so total cost is over 100$.
But as far as i see until now (2 Mugen brand battery covers) they are quite good quality and well built.
I am writing this just as a satisfied customer. Buying or not buying is your decision, i just suggested Mugen because i saw what is written about cheap battery cases at above messages.
Thanks
yes I understand you absolutely but my opinion is that an accessory should not cost that much It's too much money if you count in the cash you already spent on buying the device alone.
The only issue with the cheap alternatives is the motherboard inside the battery case that is made by some unskilled chinese guy who don't know how to solder..
If you replaced the micro-switch with a physical on/off switch and isolated the components and used thicker cables so that the screen stop flickering probably from other radio frequencies disturbing the motherboard it would be just fine
i found a qi charging reciever that delivers a 1000ma output which i suppose will work.
it shows a height on the pad to be about 9mm.
does anyone have any experience using the wireless chargers with this phone?
i know i can build a dock pretty easily, so building a receiver might not be that hard either, but id rather modify something that works already and then reverse engineer from there.
The receivers are generic now and can be found for under $10. It looks like the G4 Plus is an ideal candidate for one since the back cover pops off and also the MicroUSB port is right at the edge of the cover. I've seen someone post a video on YouTube of a G4 Plus with one of these installed.
The 2 concerns I have:
- In the YouTube video the person showed that the back cover didn't close 100% near the MicroUSB port. I imagine this might differ between receivers and could be worked around by using a knife and making the opening around the MicroUSB a hint bigger. It is just the back cover after all... easily replaced.
- When you have one of these plugged in, it occupies the MicroUSB port, which means no more Turbo Charging or PC access without a hassle. Since I would like to retain those features and also since I have backed ZNAPS on kickstarter, this is a deal breaker for me.
I plan to get one of these and solder it to the internal side of the MicroUSB port. That works around both of my concerns (but would void warranty).
I have one of those receiving adapters in my drawer, and two Qi chargers, from my previous phone. Wasted money.
The receiver gets hot while delivering the charging current. They are installed on top of the battery - battery that gets hot anyway during charging.
Cumulative heating effect will lead to shorter battery life span or even worse (fires).
In my experience the G4 Plus gets a lot less warm than most others when charging (and in general) so I'm not too worried about that. In my case the wireless charger would really only be used to maintain 100% while working.
had a qi receiver still lying around and just tried this. Works well and the battery case doesn't stick up any more than without the pad. the flat ribbon cable fits right under the case. I cut away the bulky side edges of the plug itself to make it as small as possible. Charging works. I have not tested how fast it is and how warm it gets. Over the period of 15min it didn't get warm at all, but I'm sure that charging is slow.
Purchased on Amazon:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I have tested several Wireless chargers for my N4 and S7 Edge and Nexus 7, some dose get warmer than others..
So an important thing is to get the right charger or a fan by your charger if you are councered. Otherwize i love WC and have orderd a WC reciver for my G4 plus.
But All phones do get a bit warmer with WC. ..
Samsungs fast WC have a built in fan. I dont use any phones without WC now a days, once you get use to it its great.
derausgewanderte said:
had a qi receiver still lying around and just tried this. Works well and the battery case doesn't stick up any more than without the pad. the flat ribbon cable fits right under the case. I cut away the bulky side edges of the plug itself to make it as small as possible. Charging works. I have not tested how fast it is and how warm it gets. Over the period of 15min it didn't get warm at all, but I'm sure that charging is slow.
Purchased on Amazon:




Click to expand...
Click to collapse
How much time it takes to have a full charge ?
smdv123 said:
How much time it takes to have a full charge ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sorry, only saw this now. Too slow compared to a regular charger. Maybe it was intermittently charging. I gave up on it. No overheating though.
derausgewanderte said:
Sorry, only saw this now. Too slow compared to a regular charger. Maybe it was intermittently charging. I gave up on it. No overheating though.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i use something like this to protect my usb port.not wireless but ok ° magnet
https://www.amazon.de/ELEGIANT-Ladekabel-Charger-Netzteil-Motorola/dp/B00R7VYXH6
Hi there!
I am planing to solder this pas directly to the battery cord.
Do you think it will work well? Or do i brick my phone?
As you can see, i removed the plastic cover. So i can replace the battery without anny tool in the future (swaped the old battery with an fresh original one).