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3rd Gen Poll: Do you use the Qi Wireless Charging System?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Z50king, Aug 29, 2016.

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Qi Wireless Charging System

  1. I use Qi Wireless Charging all the time

    114 vote(s)
    28.9%
  2. I rarely use Qi Wireless Charging

    30 vote(s)
    7.6%
  3. I stopped using Qi Wireless Charging

    35 vote(s)
    8.9%
  4. I have never used Qi Wireless Charging

    195 vote(s)
    49.4%
  5. I am not an "actual owner"

    25 vote(s)
    6.3%
Multiple votes are allowed.
  1. Aug 29, 2016 at 1:44 PM
    #21
    jsinnard

    jsinnard Well-Known Member

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    Remove it from the case, may work better.
     
  2. Aug 29, 2016 at 1:50 PM
    #22
    James_Bond

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    Every iPhone user after they get wireless charging :jerkoff:
     
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  3. Aug 29, 2016 at 1:57 PM
    #23
    Badass

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    Upgraded from a S4 to S7 just to try this out! Seems to work great if you keep the phone in the corner of the pad. Its definitely an "on-road" option as it was a challenge to keep it charging when I was driving down a bumpy logging road on Saturday.
     
  4. Aug 29, 2016 at 2:00 PM
    #24
    BlazingTaco

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    I use an aftermarket Qi wireless pad since my SR5 didn't have the built in pad.
     
  5. Aug 29, 2016 at 2:08 PM
    #25
    Blue&Gold

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    Galaxy S7 works fine. Just have to keep it on the left side of the charging pad.
     
  6. Aug 29, 2016 at 2:08 PM
    #26
    Z50king

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    I always had to keep it on the right side of my pad....
     
  7. Aug 29, 2016 at 2:14 PM
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    andersonphoto

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    I use it everyday with my Galaxy Note 5. Occasionally it will "hunt" for a connection, but I just move the phone a little and all is good.
     
  8. Aug 29, 2016 at 2:14 PM
    #28
    jsinnard

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    Mine charges either direction/ orientation. Like I said, try removing the case if it has one, seems to work best that way.
     
  9. Aug 29, 2016 at 2:15 PM
    #29
    Rickyconcarne

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    I use the mophie juice pack wireless case with my iPhone 6s w/ qi charger and couldn't be happier. It's so simple just to toss my iPhone onto the charging pad.
     
  10. Aug 29, 2016 at 2:23 PM
    #30
    mbarbay

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    I have only had my S7 active about 2- 3 weeks now, so I haven't used it much, but I haven't had any problems with placement or charging. It did get hot, but every battery gets hot during charging.
     
  11. Aug 29, 2016 at 2:29 PM
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    dontstealmyride

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    i stopped using because my wireless case for iPhone quit working
     
  12. Aug 29, 2016 at 2:30 PM
    #32
    Sauer Taco

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    S6 a little slow to charge with it while the phone is powered up. Power the phone off and the charging time is reasonable. I need to remove the case too.
     
  13. Aug 29, 2016 at 2:31 PM
    #33
    flesheatingvirus

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    I would if iPhones were compatible.
     
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  14. Aug 29, 2016 at 2:34 PM
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    I have a samsung S6 and it would take twice as long vs just plugging in. Also only time I really would use it would be for long trips and I usually have all my cup holders occupied so I can't reach for my phone when I need it. Also I have to align it just right to get it to charge. Two fingers width from the right and one finger with back from the front.
     
  15. Aug 29, 2016 at 2:38 PM
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    WBF610

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    Never used it. iPhone 5 whatever, not buying case to get it to charge wirelessly. I have a little 6" usb to charge.
     
  16. Aug 29, 2016 at 2:49 PM
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    geno0506

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    Can't, I have an iPhone 6s!
     
  17. Aug 29, 2016 at 2:57 PM
    #37
    d110pickup

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    I've got the Samsung S7 in an Otterbox case.
    Qi works well, I use it every day. Helluva lot more convenient than having to plug in my old phone.
    Mike
     
  18. Aug 29, 2016 at 3:01 PM
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    xmikedentx

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    I actually switched from Apple to Samsung for the Qi. And I was tired of breaking screens......
     
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  19. Aug 29, 2016 at 3:14 PM
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    Dano7891

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    My Nexus 6p doesn't have wireless charging capability.

    -Dano
     
  20. Aug 29, 2016 at 3:15 PM
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    TALON

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    Added a QI case to my iPhone and used it for a while, but it sucks. So slower to charge and doesnt stay connected. Took the case off and now that spot is useless
     

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