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[Nexus 4 Accessories] linelock:
After using them for a couple of days I wouldn't recommend this charger due to them needing to be unplugged to reset the charger after completing a full charge as stated earlier by another user. I'll keep mine and use them because I can't be bothered to return them. They are good to top up your phone during the day but not as an overnight charger I'm my opinion.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] StevenBX:
Has anyone come up with any cunning way to dull down the brightness of the LED on this thing yet? Also, my phone doesn't make any noise when I place it on the charger, nor when it is fully charged, which others have suggested it does. I can't see any relevant setting to enable charging sounds in Settings; am I missing something?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] linelock:
I opened the case and painted the inside of the lower portion of the lid with black liquid electrical tape. This made it so the LEDs can't shine through the surface. They still illuminate the edges of the pad so you know the status but they no longer light up the entire room. Once snapped back together it looks completely stock.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Lakino:
So mine arrived today. Actually faster than I thought it would. Order placed 1/15/2013 and arrived 1/24/2013. +1 for Fasttech. The USPS Delivery Confirmation # they sent actually did provide some tracking status.

Just to be clear, I purchased this model

http://www.fasttech.com/products/1154/10001946/1197503

Tested it out for DOA. It's not DOA. It works and charges. Will report back tomorrow on how well it charges and whether or not it has problems/glitches like the other model that most here purchased.

I'm crossing my fingers and hoping this model works better than the other model. :laugh:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] shrapnelx:
Same behavior here for me as well. For those still looking to get a qi charger, I would steer clear of this one.

If you do get it and want to dim the LEDs, you can just crack the case open and apply some paint over the LEDs. I did this to mine and applied enough paint to get a faint glow through the case in the dark. Still, more trouble than it's worth for something that only works half-assed...
[Nexus 4 Accessories] psxindo:
Received mine today.

I bought http://www.fasttech.com/products/0/10001946/1197502-qi-inductive-wireless-charger-large

It seems to be charging fine.

My problem is, it won't charge with any of my cases. The only way to charge it is either naked or with my poetic borderline.

Doesn't work with poetic hardback, poetic slimbook, S-line TPU case, and Nillkin flip case.

Anybody using the same charger has it working with any case?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] magicriggs:
Any update on the other model you have?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] shrapnelx:
So I wrote FastTech support about the issue where it does not charge on subsequent tries. They suggested waiting at least 30 seconds after plugging the charger in before placing the phone on the charger. I just unplugged it and plugged it back in a few mornings ago, and waited to charge the phone until that evening. It has been working as expected since, so there may be something to the suggestion to wait 30 seconds.

Also, I have a Poetic bumper on the phone, and it will not charge unless I place it sideways on the charging pad (ie long side of the phone along the short side of the charger). So others having issues charging in a case might want to try that.

Still kind of twitchy, but it sort of works as expected now.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] slidr2000:
I have the same issue. Once the phone has reached full charge you cannot use the charger again until you unplug the charger and reset it. Otherwise it works fine.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] shrapnelx:
Did you try letting it sit for a bit before placing the phone on it to charge? FastTech support recommended not placing a phone to charge for at least 30 seconds after plugging the charger in. I just plugged it in one morning, and did not place the phone on it to charge until that evening. The charger has been working fine for me since.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] MontAlbert:
Got mine yesterday and have charged twice so far. It works perfectly which is amazing for such a cheap product. Didn't have this issue with having to disconnect the charger for it to work again. It works with the phone both ways, the position is just difficult to get one of the ways. Had to. Move phone around until it started charging.

No issues at all with temperatures. It's stable at 42deg. I have another charger which won't charge to 100% and the temperature goes up to 55deg+...very impressed with this charger. Going to buy more...
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mongo56:
I got it yesterday and it definitely doesn't charge with a case on or it does so sporadically.

I've cracked it up and reverse mounted the coil and covered the hole with a rubber sheet. It charges perfectly now even with the case.

The phone was at 100% when I woke up.

I'll probably make a custom tilted case for it and swap the internals into it.

Good buy for sure.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] MontAlbert:
"reverse mounted "? Don't suppose you could explain that? Got pictures?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mongo56:
The coil is glued to a steel plate and held with four screws. I just unsoldered the coil and flipped it so that it's facing the rear of the charger (using 4 nylon "nuts"). You have to place the phone on the back side of the charger of course. It's not pretty by any means but it's working.

I'll make a few pictures when I get home.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] slidr2000:
I have not done that. I will try that and report back. Thanks.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] linelock:
Sometimes it seems to work fine, even topping up the battery as it drains and other times it will need to be reset. Although I haven't woken up with the battery lower then 96% so they are acceptable to me for the price.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] psxindo:
I'm interested in this as well. When ever you get a chance, pictures please. Thanks
[Nexus 4 Accessories] joey3002:
I would love to see pics as well..

thanks
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mongo56:
Sorry guys, I forgot about it yesterday. I'll take some pictures today.

I still haven't found a decent angled stand that I could integrate the charger in, I'll keep on looking.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] logic0verflow:
I was thinking this would work since the bottom is open for the power cable to go through.

Also anyone which of the two, large or completely flat, is the charger that is charging to 100%?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-Portable-Patented-Multi-Stand-Holder-iPad-1-2-iPhone-4-4S-E-Reader-/190701155498?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D5265584962396072489%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D190701155498%26
[Nexus 4 Accessories] kpjimmy:
Not sure how thick the fasttech charger is but this is what I use with my LG charger.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mongo56:
I had something like that in mind. The picture is horrible but you'll get the idea.

I'll take better pictures when I get it apart again.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] canecbr600:
Any update on this model?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Maxey:
So, is this "safe" :confused: i mean the temperature and the mA?

I have no idea, sorry :D

What about the V?

4.3V is the maximum for lithium batteries i read in a thread.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] xdZKu7:
It is up to the handset to adjust the voltage. From what I can read in the spec-papers the signal is 1V AC at 100kHz, but really it doesn't matter as long as it is standard compliant. Similarly with USB-charging: USB is 5V, which the device (phone) converts to whatever it is it needs.

Qi-specification can be downloaded for free here:

http://www.wirelesspowerconsortium.com/downloads/wireless-power-specification-part-1.html
[Nexus 4 Accessories] jlear3:
Searched the word Anker and didn't see any results in this thread, think I will be the first biting on this bullet http://www.amazon.com/Qi-Enabled-Si...360474941&sr=8-17&keywords=qi+charger+nexus+4

In the past I've heard great things of Anker's batteries, so I'm fairly certain its good
[Nexus 4 Accessories] nexicon:
Please let us know how it is. A really good company for battery solutions

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Accessories] jlear3:
I'm not sure when I'll get it, I made a deal: really expensive jewelry for my woman in exchange for a wireless charger. Haha jokes on her :P

But if she doesn't get it I'll still buy it and update. Looks pretty nice too.

Sent from my epic touch, waiting for my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Accessories] joey3002:
I can confirm this charger does NOT work with a case on it. I am very disappointed as I really do not want to go naked just to use a charger..

Anyone have any luck with a case on? Can you get a pic of the angle you had to use to position the phone?

thanks
[Nexus 4 Accessories] logic0verflow:
So I purchased both chargers from FastTech and both are working great. They charge my Nexus pretty fast while using the official bumper. I always make sure to place my Nexus 4 so the coils line up right. I prefer the white slim one since its more compact but both charge to 100%.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mongo56:
It works if you mod it a little. I gave a description a few posts back. If you need additional help let me know.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] skezza:
Mod the charger or case?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mongo56:
The charger. You can see how I did it on a picture a few posts back.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] joey3002:
I did see your post. Any chance you could take a picture or two of the insides and how you got the coil like that?

Thanks
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mongo56:
Sure thing, if I find the time.

All you have to do is desolder the coil from the board, flip it and reverse mount it (you'll need four nuts or something for the screws to grab into, I just clipped some servo arms for this purpose (RC stuff)), then solder the coil back.

It's not necessary to cover the hole but I did it so that my cat couldn't chew on the coil :silly:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] joey3002:
How did you get the cover back on? Did you drill a hole somewhere?

thanks
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mongo56:
Sorry, I completely forgot about this. You have to cut down the plastic tabs on the inside of the front panel to make the coil fit flush when the case is closed. I used rugged cutters for the rough part and then ground it down with a dremel to make it neat.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mongo56:
Here are the pictures I've promised.

Did a few more things to it while I was at it.

Added bottom and side support, back legs and 50g of lead inside the case (at the bottom) for stability.

Oh and rerouted the power connector to the bottom side.

It's definitely not pretty to look at but very functional for my use.

Uses less space on the night stand and is clearly visible when lying in bed.

The thing that bugged me the most was finding the perfect spot so that the coils to lined up every time.

I just pop it in now and forget about it.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] joey3002:
are you an engineer? :) nice pics. Looks like I have a weekend project now. What did your cat think of the charger?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] RealiZms:
I ordered mine. Used the code and got it for $33 shipped. Works flawlessly and quickly(as if it were plugged in!)

I did not get the same exact model as the one listed. I ordered the large model, black in color.

Fit and finish is great. It works with my TPU case on which was a big surprise and relief. My only problem with it was that damn blue light! The thing is an amazing blue strobe light while charging and goes solid blue when charged. I still need to take a black marker or electrical tape to cover it. Really, a small LED would've been enough. But that's my only gripe. And for that price I'll probably order another.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Maxey:
AW: Qi charger $36 US

Hmm I guess prices for the charger, from known brands, should be decreasing soon.

With Googles Orb at around 60 the less pretty ones should suffer a discount :D
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Alicklee:
guys great find on this I order one of them pads and I got a solar power charger pack :)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Maxey:
AW: Qi charger $36 US

So a wireless qi charging solar pad? :P
[Nexus 4 Accessories] jlear3:
Confirmed to take 12hrs direct sunlight to fully charge. :rolleyes:

Sent from my virgin flashed epic touch, waiting for my Nexus 4

Always feel free to pm for help!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] asphaltsally:
Well hell! I'd rather send mine back and get one that works for another $10-15. I just have a clear screen protector on the back and the thing still doesn't work. Very disappointed. :(
[Nexus 4 Accessories] logic0verflow:
Here are a few pics of both my chargers. The large black pad charges my phone pretty dang quick but I like the size of the white one more. I was experimenting with the internals of the black one, it seems that there is a magnet in the center of the coil. I dont know if I lucked out but the light in the black one went out and it also charges to 100% and stays there(phone continuously displays charged).
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Techguy18:
The white one is the USB one right? needs to be plugged into a usb port.. the black comes with an AC adapter???

How long does the black one take to charger the nexus 4 from 0% to 100% ?? Does it get hot?

Was it worth it? Buying the Inductive charger?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] logic0verflow:
There is a white one with the USB connector but I got both with AC adapters. It chargers quicker than using the USB I have connected to my computer at work. I will use my phone all day tomorrow so I can test how long it takes to charge. I recommend them, I prefer the smaller white one even though its a tiny bit slower because its completely flat, the large charger has the light "bump." When I get a third it will be another small flat one.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Techguy18:
Oh.. btw the black one is labelled 'Large' right? But what is the difference between both of them? Does the white one have a charging led? How about positioning? Does it have to be very precise?

Yes.. update on charging times (the white one is slower?)!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Khaiyan:
Yes, I would also like to know this please.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] logic0verflow:
I think the only difference is their physical appearance, the large pad has one blue light (the white bump) where as the smaller white one has a green light showing its on and a blue one for when it is charging( Also beeps when device is detected). Since the charging coil of the Nexus 4 is not centered, the position of it on the large pad needs to be angled because the bump interferes or use it in reverse. Where as with the small flat white one, I usually just make sure its lined up, obviously its not going to charge if its hanging off lol. It took about 6 hours to charge from 5% but I think it slowed itself down because I drained the battery really quick and the temperature rose to 105 degrees Fahrenheit before I even started charging it XD. So I would say it takes about 5 hours to fully charge. I will take pictures of how I position my phone(a case because Nexus 4 is my camera) on the large pad.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] gd6noob:
I just picked this up

after charging for about 2hrs, I picked up my phone and my N4 felt really warm.. I didnt know WTF was going on... let it sit for about 5mins to cool down and sat it back on the charger... about 3hrs total, my phone was at full charge from about 18-20%

I dont know if using the Qi chargers are suppose to make the phone warm, tried to google it and didnt come up with any results...
[Nexus 4 Accessories] logic0verflow:
Yeah I did notice that the lower the current charge, the warmer it got, when charge is above 50%, temperature lowers. Then again, this past week I was using them and my phone never dropped below 70% Lol its easier to keep the charge at 100% when all I have to do I put my phone on a slab.

Also here are some pics that demonstrate how the bump on the large charger can get in the way. I usually place my Nexus 4 angled rather than using it reverse. That's why I like the smaller white one.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Maxey:
AW: Qi charger $36 US

Why don't you,in the bump, just cut out the space the Nexus would need additionally?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Techguy18:
Qi chargers will warm up the phone becuase the charging coil gets heated up.. Yes because of Qualcomm's Quick Charge Technology, 0-40% is fast charge.. then normal speed and then 90% beyond is trickle charge.. so higher the current.. more heat

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So the only difference between both of them is the shape of the charger and the LED indicators? Is the white one (flat one) usb powered? is it slower than the black one? Is it really inconvenient to place the nexus 4 on the black large pad?

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So which one is better the black (large) one or the flat white one?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] gd6noob:
Mine plugs into am outlet, so it has more power, I suppose..

Nexus 4 Rooted

Running Paranoid Android
[Nexus 4 Accessories] RealiZms:
The black one works great for me. No issues. Charges fast. Its just that damn blue strobe light....A black sharpie fixes it for the most part. Charging area is big enough. No need to be super precise. Just place the phone near the strobe light and you're good.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Techguy18:
Im not sure which one to buy!!! The black (large) one or the white flat one ? Which one is better? what about charging times?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Khaiyan:
I would go for the white flat one. The black one is just way too bulky and ugly.

Better yet, I'd skip both and look at this one. Seems to be a new QI charger which is why it slipped under everyone's radar.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] logic0verflow:
I say just get both, you wont really know which you will like more unless you have both. I liked the large one before I bought both but since I couldnt' decide I just got both of them and it turns out I like the flat one more :D
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Ch4rt:
Has the Fasttech's 30 second rule been confirmed, or does it still require plugging from wall before it can charge again?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] logic0verflow:
I think it works, I did that when I first got them but I have been messing with my large one a bit and it seems to be okay with not waiting. However sometimes if I remove my phone and try placing it back down right away it won't find it so I remove it for a second or two and it works normal again.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Techguy18:
The Metrans charger looks very nice.. but it is too costly.. im looking for something around 30 to $40....
[Nexus 4 Accessories] hart932:
The small white qi charger from Fasttech is crap. It crashes frequently & takes a much longer time to charge. You have to spend time finding the "sweet spot" in order for the phone to charge or else you get the "on" & "off" charge notification bell from your phone.

If you do find the sweet spot, the phone may charge for awhile (inidcated by blue blinking LED light) & then you may get a crash red LED light showing up. You then have to take the phone off the pad for awhile & repeat the sweet spot finding exercise again.

Like most have reported the sweet spot for charging my Lumia 920 is towards the top end of the pad (Phone placed about 1.5-1.7cm away from the USB port).

As the phone charges, you can get random crashes & it happens quite frequently especially when phone reaches 70%-80%. To get it to 100% charge you're sure to have to take phone off the pad several times in order for it to continue charging.

This Fasttech qi charger is a far cry from my other Energizer qi Charger. With the Energizer, you just have to place the phone on the pad without need to find any "sweet spot" & it will charge phone full. No crashes, no worries.

Is it worth the money? To me I won't recommend buying it unless you have nothing else better to do but to check on the charging all the time.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] amlior:
This is exactly why I ended up getting the Panasonic charger, no more worries on finding the sweet spot...
[Nexus 4 Accessories] slajeune:
I have the exact same experience with the fasttech QI charger. MIGHT be ok if you can monitor the charging process but for an overnight charger, forget it.

I have ordered and I am waiting for the Metrans charger, we'll see how this one works.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] roy.walker777:
Black one works...

The black one works great and is very reliable, there is almost always a 10-60 second delay and you get used to placing the top of the phone against the bottom of the light and it works every time. I would NOT recommend it for a bedroom as the flashing light is stupid bright.

I thought internally the black and white chargers were the same...

Roy
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Alicklee:
anyone else get this? this is not bad i guess it should get here faster

"As you know we have shipped your FastTech order #*************** 4 days ago. We upgraded your package to ship via Singapore Post Registered Airmail for free (normally costs $1 extra) because Hong Kong Post was back logged with post Lunar New Year holiday packages. Singapore Post costs more because they are typically faster than Hong Kong Post during peak seasons.

We're writing to remind you that your package can be tracked using this link:"
[Nexus 4 Accessories] logic0verflow:
Here is my charge history from last night while using the flat white charger. The two stops in charging are when I was using it(cooking at the time).
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Kawaisa:
does it really charge at 1A?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Alicklee:
ok question it is ok to leave the bumper on it while its charging on the pad?? just got it in last night trying it out! so far put the phone on the pad and its started right away and then if i take it off it turns off. place back on works again so that part is working. I am just worried that the bumper might melt lol?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] irononreverse:
I use a mercury slim TPU case and it's been fine. Battery doesn't go above 40 degrees.

My charging looks like this overnight.

The beep when fully charged is annoying though

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I use a mercury slim TPU case and it's been fine. Battery doesn't go above 40 degrees.

My charging looks like this overnight.

The beep when fully charged is annoying though
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Alicklee:
Ok but does anyone notice a strange smell coming from it like solder resin or something? I or is it for the first few charges it does that? Also what beeping noise and does it stop?

Sent from galaxy s2x close by using the force of jedi knight 3 while charging my nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Accessories] irononreverse:
I haven't noticed a smell but I am a bit under the weather at the moment.

It beeps when it starts charging and I think when it finishes. All I know is that I hear several beeps in the night as it's presumably topping up the charge.

I'll probably open it up and silence the speaker as well as dull the lights somehow.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Alicklee:
Ahh OK well going to sleep now let it charge

Sent from galaxy s2x close by using the force of jedi knight 3 while charging my nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Alicklee:
Well that worked well overnight charging worked and the bumper didn't melt Lol :)

Sent from my blazing fast nexus 4 o yeah baby this phone is awesome
[Nexus 4 Accessories] thrashingdeth:
I got the white and I can't get it to charge my phone.....any ideas? The green indicator is on so i know its on.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] jlear3:
Move your phone around