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Fellow asteemed geeks,
How snug a fit is the Standard cradle? Will a silicone cover work with one without having to remove it?
If folks do not believe it will work, I'll skip the purchase of the cradle. I want a cover that just stays on 24*7.
regards
BEF
bluntyeyedfool said:
Fellow asteemed geeks,
How snug a fit is the Standard cradle? Will a silicone cover work with one without having to remove it?
If folks do not believe it will work, I'll skip the purchase of the cradle. I want a cover that just stays on 24*7.
regards
BEF
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Not unless the cover is "wafer-thin" in my experience.
There is an insert that is removable in each of the docks, but it doesn't give you enough room with most covers.
Sorry. I wish they had planned better ... say multiple inserts of differing thicknesses.
You can remove the standard dock insert which will give you room to dock the phone with a case. With the Body Glove Mirage (soft) and Incipio Feather, I can dock the phone without that top plate installed. Downside is that it looks tacky and looks to put a lot of stress on the charging port on the phone since the top plate supports the weight of the phone.
I ended up getting the 'Ruggedized Battery Cover plate' from Motorola. There is a thread around here that details how you can get Motorola to send you one for free, although with the Atrix going EOL, it might not still be available. With this adapter plate you can dock the phone with pretty much any case that is not overly bulky (ie OtterBox Defender). Try searching for the thread on the 'Ruggedized battery cover' to find the exact instructions and part numbers you need.
I passed on a Steelie because of the thickness of the magnet that I'd have to attach to my phone or case. I just ordered an iMagnet, a Tetrax XWay, and a $7 Cellet (pretty much because it was $7). When they arrive in 2 days, I'll post a follow-up. I've never owned a magnetic mount, and I'm facinated by the concept.
I am not so much opposed to the Steelie, but somehow, ordering 3 mounts felt justifiable and 4 mounts felt super crazy.
I'm curious what experiences others have had with magnetic car mounts.
mychal said:
I passed on a Steelie because of the thickness of the magnet that I'd have to attach to my phone or case. I just ordered an iMagnet, a Tetrax XWay, and a $7 Cellet (pretty much because it was $7). When they arrive in 2 days, I'll post a follow-up. I've never owned a magnetic mount, and I'm facinated by the concept.
I am not so much opposed to the Steelie, but somehow, ordering 3 mounts felt justifiable and 4 mounts felt super crazy.
I'm curious what experiences others have had with magnetic car mounts.
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I have the Tetrax Fixway for my current gnex and it's great. It's the main reason I changed my mind about getting the s-view cover. I wouldn't be able to use the tetrax with it. Just for fun, I mounted up my and Galaxy Note 8.0 using a TPU case on my tetrax and used it as navigation for a few days. It worked fine, so I'm not too worried about the GN3.
mastervm said:
I have the Tetrax Fixway for my current gnex and it's great. It's the main reason I changed my mind about getting the s-view cover. I wouldn't be able to use the tetrax with it. Just for fun, I mounted up my and Galaxy Note 8.0 using a TPU case on my tetrax and used it as navigation for a few days. It worked fine, so I'm not too worried about the GN3.
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Dont these magnetic mounts interfere with S-pen, NFC and wireless charging?
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Dont these magnetic mounts interfere with S-pen, NFC and wireless charging?
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Of the 4, only the Steelie has an actual magnet on the phone, I think. The others just require metal plates or buttons on/in the phone or case. So they should be fine when not in the dock. I won't use the S-pen while docked, so I'm good there. And I don't use NFC or wireless charging yet.
But, yes, the Steelie will cause a circular spot on the screen where the pen won't write. Hopefully, I'm right about the metal plates for the others, but I'll let you know...
So what does anybody use NFC for anyway? And what kind of wireless charging are folks already using with their N3? I'm curious.
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Hopefully, I'm right about the metal plates for the others, but I'll let you know...
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The arrangement of the 4 magnets in the dock itself make it so the field is circled around the button. Tetrax has a demo video on their website under Support > FAQ. I can't link urls yet.
I use NFC to make purchases occasionally and haven't had any issues. You did just remind me about wireless charging which I plan to do for this phone. Hopefully the button doesn't lift the gn3 too far away from the pad.
Hey guys just an update on this product. I bought an iMagnet http://www.amazon.com/Cradle-less-Q...e=UTF8&qid=1380960297&sr=8-1&keywords=imagnet
This came with 2 square adhesive metal plates and 1 round non-adhesive metal plate. I tried several configurations and here are the results (with nfc):
1. Metal plate between battery and back cover (square): NFC interferes completely
2. Metal plate between battery and back cover (round): NFC sometimes work
3. Metal plate BENEATH battery square AND round: NFC works perfectly
The third configuration is what I'm using and does not interfere with NFC and S-beam. Oh, and no bulging on standard battery cover door.
JBNAquatics said:
Hey guys just an update on this product. I bought an iMagnet http://www.amazon.com/Cradle-less-Q...e=UTF8&qid=1380960297&sr=8-1&keywords=imagnet
3. Metal plate BENEATH battery square AND round: NFC works perfectly
The third configuration is what I'm using and does not interfere with NFC and S-beam. Oh, and no bulging on standard battery cover door.
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Are you talking about putting the metal plates inside the OEM back cover of a Note 3? Please post a picture of the plate inside the phone, I can't visualize how/where there's room with that huge battery taking up so much space, it extends down almost to the base of the phone.
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I think he's saying that he took the battery out and put it underneath
gnik luap said:
Are you talking about putting the metal plates inside the OEM back cover of a Note 3? Please post a picture of the plate inside the phone, I can't visualize how/where there's room with that huge battery taking up so much space, it extends down almost to the base of the phone.
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Yes please can you post a picture. I was planning on getting the steelie, but it is good I read the reviews before that it interferes with the phone. And I was worried about the adhesive material sticking to the back cover. I am wanting to get this mount as well. So if pictures can be shown that would be greatly appreciated. That way I can buy it right away :good:
JBNAquatics said:
Hey guys just an update on this product. I bought an iMagnet http://www.amazon.com/Cradle-less-Q...e=UTF8&qid=1380960297&sr=8-1&keywords=imagnet
This came with 2 square adhesive metal plates and 1 round non-adhesive metal plate. I tried several configurations and here are the results (with nfc):
1. Metal plate between battery and back cover (square): NFC interferes completely
2. Metal plate between battery and back cover (round): NFC sometimes work
3. Metal plate BENEATH battery square AND round: NFC works perfectly
The third configuration is what I'm using and does not interfere with NFC and S-beam. Oh, and no bulging on standard battery cover door.
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Would it work if I had a TPU case on like the Diztronic?
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JBNAquatics said:
Hey guys just an update on this product. I bought an iMagnet
This came with 2 square adhesive metal plates and 1 round non-adhesive metal plate. I tried several configurations and here are the results (with nfc):
1. Metal plate between battery and back cover (square): NFC interferes completely
2. Metal plate between battery and back cover (round): NFC sometimes work
3. Metal plate BENEATH battery square AND round: NFC works perfectly
The third configuration is what I'm using and does not interfere with NFC and S-beam. Oh, and no bulging on standard battery cover door.
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Also curious about this...would you mind helping us out with some pictures pls?
Also, for JBN, Mychal (OP) and anyone else who has this - what do you do for charging? Just use the cable straight from the plug? Or have you found a nice way to wrap it on the mount, etc? If this iMagnet had wireless charging that would be incredible...
The Imagnet works great!
I have the imagnet and am currently using it on my note 3. I have the metal rectangular piece with adhesive in the phone on top of the battery but beneath the battery door. It works fine inside there and does not effect the screen or s-pen even while connected to the mount. The metal strip is actually not a magnet, it's some sort of metal material but it is not magnetic. I used the rectangular metal piece on my note 2 above the the battery door and beneath my tpu case i had and it added no noticeable bulk. My tpu case fit on there just fine. I used it for 4months will no problem,. Occasionally because of the houston texas heat I would find the imagnet on the floor in my car sometimes. I would just rinse the bottom off with soap and water ( because the bottom of it has a sticky gel ) and would stick it right back on like brand new. The bottom also uses suction, so it combines both. With ac running in the car the mount will not come off unless the bottom is dirty from not cleaning before you stick it on there. While the phone is mounted and in the 4 months I have used it my phone has never came off the mount. As fas as nfc is concerned I don't use it, so i have no idea if it works or not. The imagnet has been a real blessing in my life and others love it as-well. I'm going to start getting it as gifts for people for Christmas.
This is a users video review from youtube. Check it out and hope this helps!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=breb2l3RoXI
I use the steelie, and the magnet interfering with the S Pen is a problem for me. What I plan on doing is sticking the magnet to the back of the belt clip holster that comes with the seidio surface case. I ordered a separate holster to also use with the GameKlip.
I just got the iMagnet today. I put both rectangular plates between my Diztronic TPU case and the back of the phone. Works great. NFC also worked for me with no problems. Was able to beam some pics to an S3 with NFC.
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JBNAquatics said:
Hey guys just an update on this product. I bought an iMagnet http://www.amazon.com/Cradle-less-Q...e=UTF8&qid=1380960297&sr=8-1&keywords=imagnet
This came with 2 square adhesive metal plates and 1 round non-adhesive metal plate. I tried several configurations and here are the results (with nfc):
1. Metal plate between battery and back cover (square): NFC interferes completely
2. Metal plate between battery and back cover (round): NFC sometimes work
3. Metal plate BENEATH battery square AND round: NFC works perfectly
The third configuration is what I'm using and does not interfere with NFC and S-beam. Oh, and no bulging on standard battery cover door.
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Only problem with the third configuration is that it doesn't stick to the mount.
takhawaja said:
Yes please can you post a picture. I was planning on getting the steelie, but it is good I read the reviews before that it interferes with the phone. And I was worried about the adhesive material sticking to the back cover. I am wanting to get this mount as well. So if pictures can be shown that would be greatly appreciated. That way I can buy it right away :good:
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Yes, that's what he means. I'm sorry I don't have another camera except the phone, but I wanted to chime in and ensure this method. Pop the oem back off, lay the plate on top of the battery, and pop the back on. No adhesive necessary to hold it in place. No bulge, as the plate is quite thin.
I use the bear bumper case, so the magnet is very strong. I've tested with a tpu case and it still works, just not as satisfyingly strong. Anything bigger than that and just stick a second plate between the case and the phone.
Never had imagnet before this, and I love it. Very clean solution, and the ultimate in one handed operation.
Cheers!
Nick
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Tetrax Fixway
Hi!
Does anybody know how big (cm) the fixway is?
I just wanna know for sure that it will fit in my car so..
Grtz
natalie_g said:
Hi!
Does anybody know how big (cm) the fixway is?
I just wanna know for sure that it will fit in my car so..
Grtz
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Hi,
about 5cm end2end. Just wondering how are you going to stick metal plate to the back of note-3?
I used Tetrax with my SGS1 and I really love it. I've ordered glossy back cover for my note-3 as I see it the only option...
i have the imagnet and a seidio surface case for my Note 3....I put the metal plate under the case, and while the magnet is strong, I find the phone spinning around when im driving...anyone else have that issue?
I have the Offical Samsung Flip Case (like the S-View without the window), and also a wireless charger, but the flip case has no charging receiver.
I bought this ultrathin wireless receiver from Amazon -- http://www.amazon.co.uk/Expower-Ultra-thin-Standard-Wireless-Receiver/dp/B00FWMN69I/
But now the receiver covers the contacts used by the flip case to tell the phone when case is closed so it sleeps, and to awake when the case is open.
The PCB is so thin I could easily poke a hole through with a needle, which meant I could also put a small wire through to allow outside contact so the flip-case can connect to the phone.
First I poked 2 holes just underneath the connectors of the GND and P3.
Then I placed some double-sided sticky tape over the area
And pushed some thin wire through the holes so they went through into the phone to make contact inside. I used a strand of solid CAT5 as it was what I had lieing around.
I then pushed the wire flat onto the tape and trimmed them both so they couldn't short each other
Then some aluminium foil accross the contact area. I first tried without the foil but I found it was a bit hit and miss whether the case made contact with the wire. With the foil it works every time.
Now I have a flip-case with wireless charging!
youtu.be/C_5LhUly64k
Short video of the case and charging both working togethor
I have been trying to get something like this to work with my s view cover. Thanks for the info, I'm going to give this a shot
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theusername said:
I have been trying to get something like this to work with my s view cover. Thanks for the info, I'm going to give this a shot
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Uhhh wouldn't it make more sense to return your 60$ sview case and get the 80$ sview with qi charging case? I don't see why u would opt to do some junky have when u can get the official case thay offers the same functionality and isn't janky
rettignick said:
Uhhh wouldn't it make more sense to return your 60$ sview case and get the 80$ sview with qi charging case? I don't see why u would opt to do some junky have when u can get the official case thay offers the same functionality and isn't janky
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Frist off, the official charging case is very thick compaired to the regular one. Second the wireless charging cases are hard to come by. Third this is XDA, is all about customization, hacking, and development. If you don't like it, don't go to that thread. Last of all, just by your use of the word "janky" I can tell you are an idiot. Please go flame some where else.
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Stalka said:
I have the Offical Samsung Flip Case (like the S-View without the window), and also a wireless charger, but the flip case has no charging receiver.
I bought this ultrathin wireless receiver from Amazon -- http://www.amazon.co.uk/Expower-Ultra-thin-Standard-Wireless-Receiver/dp/B00FWMN69I/
But now the receiver covers the contacts used by the flip case to tell the phone when case is closed so it sleeps, and to awake when the case is open.
The PCB is so thin I could easily poke a hole through with a needle, which meant I could also put a small wire through to allow outside contact so the flip-case can connect to the phone.
First I poked 2 holes just underneath the connectors of the GND and P3.
Then I placed some double-sided sticky tape over the area
And pushed some thin wire through the holes so they went through into the phone to make contact inside. I used a strand of solid CAT5 as it was what I had lieing around.
I then pushed the wire flat onto the tape and trimmed them both so they couldn't short each other
Then some aluminium foil accross the contact area. I first tried without the foil but I found it was a bit hit and miss whether the case made contact with the wire. With the foil it works every time.
Now I have a flip-case with wireless charging!
youtu.be/C_5LhUly64k
Short video of the case and charging both working togethor
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Doesn't this add a irregular hump on the back at the wireless ports? The Original samsung S-view case has two wireless pillars sticking out to fit in the wireless ports. You covered the ports with two wires, how is it not adding a little hump on the back?
Deekayy said:
Doesn't this add a irregular hump on the back at the wireless ports? The Original samsung S-view case has two wireless pillars sticking out to fit in the wireless ports. You covered the ports with two wires, how is it not adding a little hump on the back?
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Not that I can notice. It does make it more difficult to close the case but once closed I don't see any hump and still feels flat when laid on a surface.
Also the flip cases "pillars" are very thin compared to the ones on the official wireless charging cover.
You could always hammer the wire flat prior to inserting if you wanted.
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Not that I can notice. It does make it more difficult to close the case but once closed I don't see any hump and still feels flat when laid on a surface.
Also the flip cases "pillars" are very thin compared to the ones on the official wireless charging cover.
You could always hammer the wire flat prior to inserting if you wanted.
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Nice hack especially for those of us in the UK who have just managed to get a free standard Flip Case from Samsung.
Vince
I feel really stupid not being able to track down a definitive answer but, I have the Verizon Note 3 and the OEM "Samsung Galaxy Note 3 S-View Flip Cover"... does this thing have wireless charging built-in? I see that there are contacts on the cover inside the back and the Note 3 itself has the contacts exposed, so it doesn't look at all like the pictures in OP.
xeper said:
I feel really stupid not being able to track down a definitive answer but, I have the Verizon Note 3 and the OEM "Samsung Galaxy Note 3 S-View Flip Cover"... does this thing have wireless charging built-in? I see that there are contacts on the cover inside the back and the Note 3 itself has the contacts exposed, so it doesn't look at all like the pictures in OP.
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Samsung offers 2 different S-View covers. One has Qi charging built-in, while the other one does not. The Qi S-View cover is not easy to find at the present time, while the standard S-View cover is readily available. Where did you purchase your S-View cover? The package will tell you which cover it is.
If you didn't personally purchase the cover or don't have the packaging that it came in, then post a pic showing the pins/contacts on the inside of the S-View cover you have. We should be able to tell you which one you have, and if it has Qi capabilities or not.
SwiftKey'ed from my White Sprint Note 3 via XDA Premium
That's awesome bro. I will acquire a wireless charger and attempt your findings...
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Stalka said:
I have the Offical Samsung Flip Case (like the S-View without the window), and also a wireless charger, but the flip case has no charging receiver.
I bought this ultrathin wireless receiver from Amazon -- http://www.amazon.co.uk/Expower-Ultra-thin-Standard-Wireless-Receiver/dp/B00FWMN69I/
But now the receiver covers the contacts used by the flip case to tell the phone when case is closed so it sleeps, and to awake when the case is open.
The PCB is so thin I could easily poke a hole through with a needle, which meant I could also put a small wire through to allow outside contact so the flip-case can connect to the phone.
First I poked 2 holes just underneath the connectors of the GND and P3.
Then I placed some double-sided sticky tape over the area
And pushed some thin wire through the holes so they went through into the phone to make contact inside. I used a strand of solid CAT5 as it was what I had lieing around.
I then pushed the wire flat onto the tape and trimmed them both so they couldn't short each other
Then some aluminium foil accross the contact area. I first tried without the foil but I found it was a bit hit and miss whether the case made contact with the wire. With the foil it works every time.
Now I have a flip-case with wireless charging!
youtu.be/C_5LhUly64k
Short video of the case and charging both working togethor
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Thank you. I've definitely been looking for this info. I'm just a bit confused as to what you are contacting on the underside. You can't see that part. There are 3 little holes on the left side of the battery. Does your wire contact just the bottom one? Or does it act as a jumper and contact the middle one and the bottom one? I'm using a slightly different charging receiver. Thanks!
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Samsung offers 2 different S-View covers. One has Qi charging built-in, while the other one does not. The Qi S-View cover is not easy to find at the present time, while the standard S-View cover is readily available. Where did you purchase your S-View cover? The package will tell you which cover it is.
If you didn't personally purchase the cover or don't have the packaging that it came in, then post a pic showing the pins/contacts on the inside of the S-View cover you have. We should be able to tell you which one you have, and if it has Qi capabilities or not.
SwiftKey'ed from my White Sprint Note 3 via XDA Premium
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I don't see the Qi info on the cover or package, so I'm assuming not. Attaching a pic just in case.
If it's not a wireless charging back, what are the contacts for? NFC? (and if it's NFC, why doesn't the standard back need the same?)
xeper said:
I don't see the Qi info on the cover or package, so I'm assuming not. Attaching a pic just in case.;
If it's not a wireless charging back, what are the contacts for? NFC? (and if it's NFC, why doesn't the standard back need the same?)
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Those contacts are part of a chip that tells the Phone what Kind of Cover is attached.
If you had a charging Cover there would be 3 contacts there plus 2 horizontal contacts higher and to the left for the NFC.
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xeper said:
I don't see the Qi info on the cover or package, so I'm assuming not. Attaching a pic just in case.
If it's not a wireless charging back, what are the contacts for? NFC? (and if it's NFC, why doesn't the standard back need the same?)
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That's the non-wireless charging S-View case. I have the same thing (in white) and was able to mod it to make the S-View AND wireless charging to work.
To the OP, thank you for the aluminum foil idea!! That's the one part my hack was missing as everytime I removed the case it was hit or miss with the contacts lining up correctly.
htcoveblue said:
Thank you. I've definitely been looking for this info. I'm just a bit confused as to what you are contacting on the underside. You can't see that part. There are 3 little holes on the left side of the battery. Does your wire contact just the bottom one? Or does it act as a jumper and contact the middle one and the bottom one? I'm using a slightly different charging receiver. Thanks!
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The three contacts to the left of battery are:
1. [CHARGE]
2. [GROUND]
3. [DATA]
The [DATA] part is used by the phone to determine what type of case is attached. The wireless charger connects to 1 and 2, whilst the flip-case connects to 2 and 3. So the holes are in the bottom two and allow the flip case to be recognized by the phone.
The best way to do this is to just buy the Techmatte Qi receiver! It leaves the contacts open on both sides, so my official Samsung S-View case works perfectly without ANY modifications needed!! Highly recommend that everyone go that route!
SwiftKey'ed from my White Sprint Note 3 via XDA Premium
nice job!
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The best way to do this is to just buy the Techmatte Qi receiver!
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Yes this would be the perfect solution.
I searched Google Shopping, eBay and Amazon for "Techmatte" and got no results
Anyone know of a UK seller or somewhere that ships to the UK with this in stock?
stanglifemike said:
The best way to do this is to just buy the Techmatte Qi receiver! It leaves the contacts open on both sides, so my official Samsung S-View case works perfectly without ANY modifications needed!! Highly recommend that everyone go that route!
SwiftKey'ed from my White Sprint Note 3 via XDA Premium
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Yes this is the best solution, but apparently, there will be many people who will buy the 1 to 1 copy s view cover, and not all of these will work.
Stalka said:
Yes this would be the perfect solution.
I searched Google Shopping, eBay and Amazon for "Techmatte" and got no results
Anyone know of a UK seller or somewhere that ships to the UK with this in stock?
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This LOOKS like it will work the same:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mudder-Ultr...8&qid=1386782251&sr=8-15&keywords=qi+receiver
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Black one in stock now: http://www.mobilefun.com/47945-official-samsung-galaxy-alpha-qi-wireless-charging-cover-black.htm
White one on preorder: http://www.mobilefun.com/47948-official-samsung-galaxy-alpha-qi-wireless-charging-cover-white.htm
For wireless charging how does this exactly work?
It works by induction. You need a special charging station (read: a square box that is resting on your nightstand from now on), where you can put your phone on. You don't have to fiddle with plugs.
The charging station works with a standard USB connection and for your phone you need the above mentioned back cover, with is a complete replacement for the existing backplate. The special back cover contains all the electronics and contact pins to connect with the phones battery.
looks like it make the phone super thick!!! Plus cant use with any cases
jerflash said:
looks like it make the phone super thick!!! Plus cant use with any cases
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Of course, they have to place the coil somewhere, it's just a sacrifice you have to make for having the convenience. Also most flexable rubber/silicone cases do work because they stretch (I just prefer to go without them for the sake of ruining the design of the phone).
It should be arriving here by end of week and I'll be sure to take a few pics for you guys.
FYI, I have purchased a wireless charging back for every single Samsung device I have ever owned so I have plenty of experience (S3, S4, Note 3, and currently S5)
I was running the wireless charging back on my LG G3 so I have some experience as well. That back only added 1 millimeter to the thickness...I measured it. Just better design. I have the alpha and I'm currently testing next to the iPhone 6. Liking both phones alot. Need to test battery life
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The most disappointing thing about the wireless charging back cover, other than its extra thickness which makes it less flush, is on the standard cover, the SAMSUNG logo is shiny and embossed, giving the same effect as the metallic edging. On the wireless charging cover, its matte and flat like a cheap tacky plastic print. Not at all in-keeping with the quality of the rest of the phone.
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The most disappointing thing about the wireless charging back cover, other than its extra thickness which makes it less flush, is on the standard cover, the SAMSUNG logo is shiny and embossed, giving the same effect as the metallic edging. On the wireless charging cover, its matte and flat like a cheap tacky plastic print. Not at all in-keeping with the quality of the rest of the phone.
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Hmm this is quite strange, usually Samsung does not cheap out on those wireless charging back covers and try to make it as identical to original as possible (at least on all the models I've used them on). Perhaps they didn't spend as much into this one due to the lack of popularity/demand for this device. Still surprises me though, it should cost cheaper in that case as well.
@jerflash: Actually on the S5 the gain in thickness is almost not noticeable. My dad uses one and switched backcovers and you don't see it.
Inductive coils are super thin copperwires that need next to no room for themselves.
I bought one of these for my note 3 and even though it did give it some weight and thickness, the battery cover was thick enough that the camera lens would not come in contact when places on a flat surface which was nice.
BunnyKillBot said:
The most disappointing thing about the wireless charging back cover, other than its extra thickness which makes it less flush, is on the standard cover, the SAMSUNG logo is shiny and embossed, giving the same effect as the metallic edging. On the wireless charging cover, its matte and flat like a cheap tacky plastic print. Not at all in-keeping with the quality of the rest of the phone.
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That is the wireless charging cover of the Alpha right? Can you tell me if it has magnets in it for alignment? I'm trying to build a car dock with magnetic attachment like the Nexus 5 and wonder if this cover for the Alpha would let me do that.
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open1your1eyes0 said:
Of course, they have to place the coil somewhere, it's just a sacrifice you have to make for having the convenience. Also most flexable rubber/silicone cases do work because they stretch (I just prefer to go without them for the sake of ruining the design of the phone).
It should be arriving here by end of week and I'll be sure to take a few pics for you guys.
FYI, I have purchased a wireless charging back for every single Samsung device I have ever owned so I have plenty of experience (S3, S4, Note 3, and currently S5)
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And/or would you know the answer to my question?
Is anyone using the qi cover with thr Alpha?
imthenachoman said:
Is anyone using the qi cover with thr Alpha?
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I am. As far as am aware there are no magnets in the cover but a metal plate is there.
open1your1eyes0 said:
I am. As far as am aware there are no magnets in the cover but a metal plate is there.
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And it works? I emailed Samsung and they told me there are no qi chafgers that work with the Alpha. If youre saying it works I might actually buy it and build a magnetic charger for it so I can dock in my car. Thanks!
They also confirmed thr Alpha has OIS.
imthenachoman said:
And it works? I emailed Samsung and they told me there are no qi chafgers that work with the Alpha. If youre saying it works I might actually buy it and build a magnetic charger for it so I can dock in my car. Thanks!
They also confirmed thr Alpha has OIS.
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It definitely works (using it daily at work) so whoever you talked to has no idea what they're talking about. Wouldn't be the first time honestly.
That wireless charging cover looks super ugly and so doesn't fit the amazing design of the rest of the pone. Not sure what Samsung was thinking when making such a poor looking charging cover.
imthenachoman said:
And it works? I emailed Samsung and they told me there are no qi chafgers that work with the Alpha. If youre saying it works I might actually buy it and build a magnetic charger for it so I can dock in my car. Thanks!
They also confirmed thr Alpha has OIS.
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Thay confirmed OIS,i try to find out anywhere this info but I only find in one US site nowhere else
is it possable that Alpha has OIS
Can you shere this info with us m8
Could you please tell me whether the extra thickness of the cover makes it impossible to fit a case over it? I have in mind a flip case.
Samsung do not yet list a wireless charging back on their web site for the Galaxy Alpha. I wonder if this is a picture of the back for the bigger battery.
I got my official wireless charging back. Unfortunately, it does make the phone slightly thicker which means cases are not going to fit over it. I tried a cheap plastic soft case which I thought would stretch enough to fit but it didn't. So I had better not drop my phone.....
Otherwise, the wireless charging works fine with a Nokia DT desktop charger.
I can't find which case I should buy for my phone when using the wireless charging back cover. Does anyone have any good recommendations?
I thought I would go ahead and answer my own question. For those who are interested in having some kind of case with the Galaxy Alpha and who also want the wireless charging backplate, I am here to confirm that the Spigen Neo Hybrid case for the Galaxy Alpha does fit with the official Samsung backplace and it does charge. The fit is snug however, the lip does cover it as if there was no extra thickness. I have three other covers from Korea and they all aren't able to cover the phone with the wireless charging backplate. I am glad that it works.
For those who never used this brand of cases, make sure to leave on the plastic ring part and don't try to do it in two stages. I thought I had to put the rubber part on and then the ring, however, if you do that, you will most likely break the ring. Instead, just put the phone in the case all at once.
will the official extended battery work with this ?
No, I don't think so. The extended battery requires a special modified case because the battery is too fat and the official charger plate requires the regular battery, as there is no room for a bigger battery. However, in this case, I would recommend getting one of those internal pieces that you can put between the battery and the cover and attach it to the right spot, like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Alpha-SlimPWRcard-Receiver-Samsung-integrated/dp/B00QMIM6EM
I have never used it, but I assume it would work. The only reason why it might not is if it isn't long enough to go over the bigger battery, but I'd say it is worth a try. Qi wireless charging is fantastic! I am going to build one into a desk I bought at the thrift store.