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How to use Qi charging pad with iPhone?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by tjpratt, Nov 22, 2015.

  1. Nov 22, 2015 at 10:48 AM
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    tjpratt

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    Brought my limited home yesterday. Absolutely love it with one exception. How do you get this charging pad to work with an iPhone?
    I have the 6s+.
     
  2. Nov 22, 2015 at 10:51 AM
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    wont work with out adding a device to ur case
     
  3. Nov 22, 2015 at 10:52 AM
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    What device, and where can I buy it?
     
  4. Nov 22, 2015 at 10:54 AM
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    best buy or places like that , plugs into ur charging port and sits between ur case and phone. Dont buy a cheap one or it will ruin ur battery
     
  5. Nov 22, 2015 at 10:54 AM
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    You'll have to buy a "chip" that allows the iPhone to make use of the Qi charging capabilities. I'm not really sure of any case brands that incorporate a chip in the case itself. I've always bought the chip and installed it in the case currently on the phone. Try this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00H0...g+iphone+6&dpPl=1&dpID=31HXDPN2XML&ref=plSrch
     
  6. Nov 22, 2015 at 11:04 AM
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    contact apple and tell them they better include wireless charging in the iphone 7
     
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  7. Nov 22, 2015 at 12:05 PM
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    Just bought this. Gonna try it out. Hope for the best!

    image.jpg
     
  9. Nov 22, 2015 at 12:10 PM
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    That should do it. I found issues when the wireless pad wasn't as close as possible to the charging pad. But then again, that just could've been the poor quality of the Spigen case.
     
  10. Nov 22, 2015 at 12:22 PM
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    The Spigen works perfect for my iPhone 6. Provides good protection and charges flawlessly.
     
  11. Nov 22, 2015 at 12:30 PM
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    I may have received a bad one. It would constantly fluctuate between charge & no-charge. No matter the orientation. But if I removed the case entirely and left only the charging pad plugged in, it would work.
     
  12. Nov 22, 2015 at 1:14 PM
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    Could be. I only ordered this one because a few people on this forum also had success and recommended it. If I put it on the drivers side closest to the gear shift, it charges nonstop.

    Do you have a 6 or 6 plus? I have heard the bigger battery on certain large phones (like the plus and a few androids) have had issues.
     
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    6 plus. And now it makes more sense.

    But I've taken to using the USB cord. I find the sound is better when piped directly versus over bluetooth. Though I use bluetooth when listening to my podcasts.
     
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    Got it today. It will not work through through the case in my truck at all. Sending it back. Anyone have one that works through the leather case in the truck?
     
  16. Nov 24, 2015 at 5:35 PM
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    Sorry to hear that. Was hoping I was the exception. I'm sure someone will chime in with what works and more importantly, works consistently!
     
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    Oo damn than I'll return it
     

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