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[Nexus 5 Accessories] paradoxiumwind:
I got mine yesterday. I changed the wire to this one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00HAAPREM/ (30cm), plugged in to the nexus 5 AC/USB adapter, and the phone charges fine. But not with my neo hybrid case :( it constantly goes from charging to discharging, couldn't find a perfect spot for it. Kinda bummed about that. I don't suppose putting some tin foil in the back of the case or anything crazy like that might help? Any way to boost the wireless range?

Edit: I removed the plastic silver ring and it can charge through the case now, but it's really hard to find the perfect spot.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Altsein:
I just got mine today and it never stays in place. :/

I use no case and the phone just slides down doesn't matter what position I place it at.

Any tips on how I can fix this?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kellyrx8:
how about pulling the sticker off the white rubber ring to start....

Got mine yesterday and it works like a champ!!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
A lot of people seem to miss that, even though I mentioned it in the OP from the first day. Guess some people just don't want to read my post... :(

I have since bolded and increased the font so some might actually glance at that info!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Altsein:
Doh! I'm dumb lol.

Thank you for the help, it works now!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] matt_not_andrew:
Try placing the phone on the charger so it covers the NEXUS logo on the back (smack bang in the middle of the phone).

That worked for me.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] blackie100:
Just received mine, but my Nexus 5 won't stick... Yes I removed the sticker/plastic wrap on the ring (I have the white one).

Anyone got a solution for me? :(

Edit: Jst pulled the silver ring out, it sticks now. How to get it to stick with the ring lol

Edit 2: just push the silver b*tch ring as hard as you can and you're good to go :)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] idigg:
Just purchased one of these gems, was curious where others are buying the 2 amp usb wall adapter from?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Sinistar83:
How did you remove the silver ring? Am having the same issue where it doesn't stick all the Time and just slides right off (yes I did remove the clear sticker from the non slip donut ring)

The whole plastic case looks looks flimsy I don't want to break it :)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] rotaryheadrx7:
Just pull up on it. It clips on.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Sinistar83:
Thanks, had to pry it off with a paper clip. Doesn't slip at all now. ;) does the sticky ring have to be cleaned ever if it loses its grip?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] salomaoa:
http://youtu.be/KTGukkKuAXU

I'm yet to find an IQ charger that holds my Nexus 5. This charger wont do the job as you can see in the vídeo above. If it isn't able to hold the phone, it is completelly useless!

Any avise about an IQ charger that ACTUALLY holds the N5?

Enviado do meu Nexus 5 através de Tapatalk
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Did you read the OP?

Have you taken the clear film off of the white rubber ring?

Have you tried peeling off the rubber ring and repositioning it?

I have 2 of these chargers and the phone sticks to both of them like glue.

From your video and the "SHINY" reflection of the white ring, it looks like you didn't peel off the clear film over the rubber ring....

People keep complaining about it not sticking, but it seems maybe 1% of people actually read the OP which explains it clearly. Instead this keeps having to be answered over and over again.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] salomaoa:
My bad! How can I be such a noob...

Enviado do meu Nexus 5 através de Tapatalk
[Nexus 5 Accessories] rotaryheadrx7:
Mine wouldn't hold it very well until I removed the chrome ring. I did try all the other remedies. Now it REALLY holds the phone. As a matter of fact I actually like it more without the ring.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mercado79:
Has anyone shared info about using this charger with the Nexus 7 2013? Really curious.

Sent from my Nexus 7 2013
[Nexus 5 Accessories] JassyNL:
I have tested it and it doesn't work with this charger since this one is too small.

Verstuurd vanaf mijn Nexus 5 met Tapatalk
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Loyaka:
Thanks

Thanks you for the review, buying it right now ! =)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Radixtrator:
So, my phone sticks great to the charger after removing the chrome ring, but:

When its charging with a normal cable the currentwidget OP mentioned says the input is 1700 maH but with the charger the highest ive gotten is like 600 mah.. i know its not supposed to be running at 100% effieciency but less than half ? Is anyone else having that problem?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Bubble-be:
The wireless charger only pulls 1000mah, so 600-700 sounds about right.

XDAp
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Umm, I'm not sure where you read that, but I've never said Input was 1700mA. And that is not the same as the output of the Qi charger.

The input of the charger is DC 5V 2A. The output is DC 5V 1A. You need a good AC adapter, and a good USB cable to power it properly. If it is powered properly, you will get 1A output, with a 70 - 80% efficiency (all Qi chargers have an efficiency around that). The max you will get with all 1A output Qi chargers is under 800mA (usually 700 - 770).
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Radixtrator:
I'm so sorry bacon:( I really used bad words I meant the widget you mentioned not the 1700 mah :) So forgive me:D but OK thanks for clearing that up so my charger isn't faulty:)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] JassyNL:
Ive experienced that when the phone is naked it doesn't stick that great. Since I use the lg quickcover, it finally sticks very well and it is now a real pleasure to use this charger.

As I've said earlier, the charger doesn't work properly with the nexus 7 2013 since the charger surface is too small for the nexus 7 2013. Nevertheless, for the nexus 5 is the surface sufficient and it loads pretty well.

Verstuurd vanaf mijn Nexus 7 met Tapatalk
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Hatshipuh:
Just received this charger today, but it seems I received a faulty product. The LEDs are blinking really randomly when I position the phone on the charger, sometimes not at all, and all that while the phone displays it's connected.

Besides that the pad isn't as grippy as I hoped. While it holds the phone just fine without a case, with a Diztronic TPU it keeps slipping down until it's almost out of the induction field and starts to randomly lose connection. And yes, it did peel of that piece of shiny plastic of the pad.

Guess I'll go for a refund and try the flat pads, since I don't really want to switch cases because of that charger, and always having to remove the case before charging defies the reasons why I went for a wireless charger after all.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Peikko:
How do you guys use this? Do you unplug it, when your phone is not charging?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] emeraldayotte:
I just ordered two. One for the office and the other for the nightstand.

Has anyone had any issues with this and a Ringke Slim case?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Semantics:
I was going to get a couple of these, glad I only bought one. Yeah, yeah, I peeled off the film covering the pad, but with the LG bumper case, the phone slides right off of this thing. I am going to remove the outer ring so that perhaps it will finally sit on the charger, but I just ordered 2 flat qi chargers from aliexpress for 12 bucks each that have gotten great reviews on this site, and I would not recommend this charger. Also, I have a bumper case (Nexus 4 style) and with this charger, it wont even touch the back of the phone with the bumper on. Big pass on this for me, I'd give it away if someone wants to pay the shipping, its garbage. I shouldn't have to "modify" the charger to make it work.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] FXGIO:
Can you tell us the inclination of the charger in degrees?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] idigg:
I just got this charger last week, and am having issues with it charging my nexus 5. I took the plastic off the inner ring, and I actually had to remove the chrome ring bezel to get my phone to "stick". Phone shows wireless charging under settings, and I installed battery monitor app, and it shows "Status discharging wireless plugged."

It is actually slowly discharing the phone, what am I doing wrong!!?

I'm using this wall plug - http://www.meritline.com/usb-ac-adapter-micro-usb-cable-for-samsung-galaxy---p-123589.aspx

And a monoprice usb cable

Charging through a sandstone poetic case. Any ideas?

TIA

Justin
[Nexus 5 Accessories] w1ltzu:
Nice

Since it is cheap, looks nice I think I'll grab one to try it out.

How well does the phone actually stay on the charger, btw?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Have you tried testing that AC adapter wired with the phone first? There are a ton of chargers that look like that one, but don't provide anywhere near 2A current. If the phone says it is wireless charging but still discharging, it sounds to me like the Qi charger is not being properly powered.

There are people who have had no problems with it staying on the charger (me included, you can see my phone sticking like glue in the OP). There are also people who have said it doesn't stay on.

There are some solutions that people have tried:

1) Take off the clear plastic film over the white rubber ring (this is a no brainer).

2) Peel off the white rubber ring itself, reposition, and reapply it. Some chargers arrived with it not positioned well.

3) Some people have taken off the faux chrome outer ring (just clipped in place), and the phone stayed on very well afterward.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Eskimo128:
Didn't measure it before it went in the trash, but about 30-40..

Why in the trash? I guess mine got kicked around in transit more than most - the charging ring was detached from the base, and the insulation around the wires had cracked and was flaking off, allowing them to make contact..

The seller offered a refund IF I shipped it back to China.. not even worth it.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] idigg:
Here is what my charger looks like inside, the magnet is broke. I contacted the eBay seller, ugh.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7h8hh5hy-4XWjhHcXBaTE85TTg/edit?usp=sharing
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Yup, that would probably do it... I don't believe it is a magnet though.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Chapstickman:
Picked up two they work well just as OP described. Don't connect to well with my body glove satin case but i can live with that. The only other downside i have experienced is the gripping ring (white ring) will let my phone slip sometimes and will likely ware out sooner than later.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Sinistar83:
So I have been using this charger for a while now and now today at work it won't stick anymore it just slides off. Already took the pet ring off, doesn't seem to help. I noticed the grey ring around the qi logo is not very sticky anymore. Is there a way to clean or replace it?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Claghorn:
I have a tilted style charger which also doesn't really grab the phone. It works great on my Nexus 7 though since I drilled a hole in the back of the Nexus 7 cover that fits around the charger :). I've got a flat puck style charger from PowerBot I use at work, and the phone is fine on it.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] d0rkster:
I just received this charger and my nexus 4 won't even stick to it...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] speeddemon1891:
2a usb power supply

Does anyone have a link to a 2a usb power supply that's compatible with this charger. So far I have tried two iPhone style supplies that have dual 1a and 2.1a outputs and the charger lights up but doesn't charge the phone. So far I can only get the phone to charge using the stock nexus 5 supply.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
You can check out my charger thread :)! http://xdaforums.com/google-nexus-5/accessories/hands-best-fastest-nexus-5-charger-t2729066

It's pretty much universally awesome for charging wired and for powering Qi chargers.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] speeddemon1891:
Awesome. Thanks. Don't know how I missed that one.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
No worries.

I've added it to the OP now so that it's easier to find for other people.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Sinistar83:
My Nexus 5 won't stick anymore it just slides of. The ring around the qi logo is not very sticky anymore. Is there a way to clean or replace it?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] speeddemon1891:
Try wiping with rubbing alcohol.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Sinistar83:
Thanks, I actually found some Lysol wipes here in the office that did the trick. :)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Guerriladom:
My wireless charger hasn't come with the rubber ring. So basically I can't use it. I'm sad. );
[Nexus 5 Accessories] pikachukaki:
Main didnt have anything above the ring so the phone cannot stuck so i cut the plastic and make it more even....
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Arcangl123:
Just got my two "black" chargers. One for work and one for home (nightstand). Have been excited and ready for the worst thing to happen is for the phone to slide off the charger due to non sticky ring. Had this all figured out or was ready for it at least.

Now I have them and they are pissing me off. I have 2 GS5. Both with CHOETECH Qi Wireless receivers (by the way these work great!!). I have tried everything I can think of but need your help.

1) Used cable that came with device along with Samsung Charging plug in block. Came on right away and was happy. Then started this off then on again connection thing.

2) Tried re-position, maybe a few seconds longer on the "on" part but still on and off every 10 to 15 seconds.

3) I changed the cable to a Verizon GS4 micro USB cable along with same Samsung block. Same thing.

4) Tried different block, same thing.

This is happening with both devices I bought and both my wife's and my phone. I have even taken the slim cases we have off, with very little if any change. Hers is a Great Sheild and my is the Spigen Neo Hypbrid.

I just want to know, has anyone at any point had any of these problems and if so were they fixable. I just got the devices and will send the back for replacement if I just got a bad batch. Seems hard to imagine but I am sure it is possible.

Steve (GS2, GS3, GS4 now GS5)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] speeddemon1891:
Did you peel the protective film of the ring?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Arcangl123:
Gosh I hope you were not asking me.... But just in case, yes I took the protective film off the rubber ring.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] horn34:
Sorry if it was already posted, but I found this charger on amazon for $12.75 (all 3 colors) so you get some buyers protection. I'm done with losing money on DOA chinese shipped gadgets (just ship it back, we will refund you!). If this one doesn't work, it's amazon, so you get your money back, no questions asked.

http://www.amazon.com/Aokdis-Sellin...02942227&sr=8-43&keywords=Qi+Wireless+Charger
[Nexus 5 Accessories] speeddemon1891:
Good find.

---------- Post added at 04:34 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:30 PM ----------

I got 2 of these I'm powering them with the suggested BlackBerry charger but I can only get a 500mah max charge rate. So I've stopped using it. The blackberry charger is awesome though. I liked it so much I bought the blackberry 1.8a car charger all well. Keeps my phone charged while streaming music via Bluetooth and running navigation.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] jsgraphicart:
I just bought one of these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/40072440268...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

It looks pretty much the same except for the lack of the word "qi" in the center of the pad. It's advertised as a charger for the Galaxy phones and comes with a wireless charger receiver for those devices but I'm sure it works with any qi enabled device. I bought this one because it is in the U.S. and not Hong Kong so I wouldn't have to wait a month to get it in the mail. lol. I'll see how it works when I receive it.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] parker09:
Thanks purchased, anyone got a genius way of keeping the phone on the charger easily without it slipping or having to find the right 'angle' to place it down?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Bubble-be:
I'm experimenting with magnets, but it doesn't look that easy.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] WillKennerley:
Have you removed the silver ring? I found on mine, the silver ring wasn't pushed down all the way (and it couldn't be), meaning that the phone was resting on the non-grippy ring, rather than the grippy white rubber.

I suggest you remove the ring (just wedge something underneath it and leaver) and then it stays no problem! The rubber will need a wipe down every couple of weeks if too much dust builds up on it and it can no longer grip.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] parker09:
To clarify; I have purchased it but haven't received it yet but from what I've

Damn. I think the closet thing I could accomplish with my minimal knowledge of how to [safely] operate power tools is rig up a dock type thing made of perspex which thinking about it now sounds easy'ish but I know once it comes time to do it, I'll struggle lol.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] jsgraphicart:
I just received this. It seems to be the same thing as the one the OP posted. So far, it works well. No issues with charging or sticking to the pad. I don't know how well it will stay on with a case but without a case, there is no problems with it staying put. Nice charger.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] pyryoer:
Thanks for recommending this, I was scrolling through this forum and was reminded that I hadn't checked the mail for a few days. Lo and behold, there's my tilted charger. This is the second charger I've bought because of your thorough reviews, I appreciate the hard work!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Zabalba:
To anyone who has bought this charger..

Does the light stay solid green without blinking when its charging for an extended period? My unit's right led blinks green occasionally intermittently. I moved the phone around so it stays as solid as possible, but it blinks from time to time and I notice on my phone it stops charging.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] horn34:
heads up, this charger just dropped to $9.81 on amazon, so it's a good time to jump on it if you've been waiting.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K0E6R5S/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Wh1t3Rose:
wrong thread sorry.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Bomster:
£5 inc. delivery to the UK.

Well chuffed - cheers mmmmB.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dhjean:
I just bought one of these from an Amazon seller located in the US. It arrived in three days.

I can't seem to find any plastic film on the white ring. How hard is the film to remove? I'm wondering if I received one without any plastic. It does seem fairly sticky, I think.

Anyone else receive one with no plastic film on the ring or the feet?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] sn1per420:
I bought from aokdis on Amazon (the cheapest seller but slow shipping) and mine also came without the plastic over the sticky ring. As long as it holds my phone in place, I'm fine with it.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] flavoie:
My bad experience from the ebay.ca seller up-memory88 (eBay Canada but seller based in China)

Bought from up-memory88 from ebay.ca (black version in first post). Never received the tilted Qi charger, and never received the 2nd item they presumably sent to replace the first one I never received.

Ordered July 11th, started interacting the seller Aug 19th, they say they sent another item on Sept 11th, and today on Nov 1st i'm pretty sure i'll never see the item show up at my door.

The seller has been polite and responsive, but maybe that was only to get me past the 45-day limit to leave negative feedback.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] gigel87:
Same here !!! Same seller !!! :laugh:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] parker09:
Same with me.

Thought the POS was being nice but obviously trying to drag out the 45 day limit.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] f0olyc0oly:
so i read your post about up-memory88 and decided not to order from that seller.

saw this from ebay, anybody bought from him?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Qi-Wireless...=100011&prg=11353&rk=5&rkt=10&sd=271329239542
[Nexus 5 Accessories] flavoie:
I decided to look for the best eBay rating possible for my reorder since i still haven't received the item. from up-memory88.

I found a seller with 99.7% feedback with 51xxx items sold so hopefully I'll have better luck this time. That compares with 98.3% with 54xxx items sold for up-memory88.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] f0olyc0oly:
hopefully, you got your package this time.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] gnegnegne:
!

Thanks for the review, going to buy me a gift for xmas!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Johnabis:
for some reason while trying to charge my nexus 6, the light will blink fast from red to green back and forth, anyone have any idea what this teams? using a samsung 2a charger that came with my note 3. cable is from monoprice.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] jant90:
US $7.95 / piece + free shipping (worldwide I think) over here, dirt cheap! :)

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-...xy-Note-3-2-S5-S4-S3-Jecksion/1987585030.html

I ordered 2.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] H-Cim:
Ordered one from that link too. Gave him the wrong address and PMd the seller to change it. A couple hours later he responded. Seems pretty legit so far :)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] H-Cim:
It got delivered after a month. It works flawlessly!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] PsychDrummer:
Has there been any issue of overheating? Also, do you think this will work with the spigen slimarmor case?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Did you even read the OP?? :crying: I answered that in it pretty early on....

Did you even read the OP?? :crying: I answered that in it as well...

It worked with all of my hardcases. The quicksand being the least "sticky" but still stayed in place. The rubber ring on the top is thin, but it seems to work well. Maybe if the case adds a lot of weight, or is oddly shaped it may not work.

There are a few other people on xda who received their chargers as well. They may be able to better answer that since I don't have that particular case. All I can tell you is that it works will all of the cases I have.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] PsychDrummer:
Sorry, I skimmed over it. Thanks for the info though. And it took about a month for you to get it? Shipping says I will get it between Feb and March.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
It took about 3 weeks. They gave a range of 10 - 23 business days for delivery. Mine took 14 business days.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] reiper:
How strong are those 2 leds? Are they very visible in the dark?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
They are pretty bright. Not blinding, but yes easily visible in the dark. You can see it on in a well lit room as well.

If you were going to put it next to your bed or something at night, and if light bothers you, you may want to put a piece of black electrical tape over it.

There is also a hint of light that escapes under the charger through the vent/grill so you could still see that the charger is working if you taped over the LEDs. The light is softer and not direct, so it should be fine on a night stand as it is projected downward.

No tape:

Electrical tape over LEDs:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] sapo916:
I apologize, I had a brain fart. I meant to ask what kind of performance do you get with typical ~1A chargers?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] drewmey:
Long Shot

This might be a long shot in the Nexus 5 thread, but has anyone had the opportunity to test this with the Nexus 7 (Flo)? Curious if it could hold it up. Don't want to purchase it exclusively for my SGS3.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Do you mean using a 1A adapter to power the Qi charger pad, or just generally the performance of 1A Qi chargers?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] lifeisfun:
I'm surprised you like the charger so much, in my case the performance is poor, and charging is very erratic,

Also looks cheap in my opinion. Those LEDs are like Christmas tree. My other charger (plain round disc $18) works way better and is charging faster (same cable same charger)

Can't wait to see other opinions, perhaps I got a dud.

What did you use to measure charging performance?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] paride09:
good

I just buy this http://www.amazon.it/Wireless-Caric...d=1389903917&sr=8-1&keywords=nexus+5+wireless. What do you think about it guys?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] sapo916:
can you provide specific information?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] lifeisfun:
That's the one I'm using, works great, you can get it cheaper on ebay