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[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] epsilon022:
My tracking number originally said that it would be delivered on this past Saturday, however it didn't come in until today (no issue though, today was the first day of the initial delivery date estimate).

I installed it and I must say that I agree with the comment everyone else is saying: i feels that this is how the phone should have been sold. It feels more solid, far more comfortable to hold in my hand, and the freaking camera isn't out in the open (whoever thought it was a good idea to have the phone rest on the camera lens needs to be shot, or at least fired...)

Overall, the phone is marginally thicker, no complaint other than the fact that most cases designed for the phone won't fit with this backing, but that isn't a concern for some people. Currently I do have it in the silicone skin of my Otterbox Commuter, it fits surprisingly well, although the polycarbonate layer doesn't fit well and looks quite goofy. So for now I'll keep it in the silicone skin and a glass screen protector. Hopefully someone makes a case that is designed for the wireless backing so it looks normal.

I'm using a Nokia wireless charging pad that I bought about a year ago for my Nexus 7 and it works great. It's charging faster than I thought it would and there is no abnormal heat build-up.

I will continue to use the phone with it on for the next several days and hopefully answer any questions people have regarding it.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] RealtorRod:
Has anyone else ordered this set: http://www.ebay.com/itm/131187008879

Seems like a decent deal.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] aaricchavez:
Just a quick note for everyone, when I registered my S5 with Samsung I got a 50% off coupon. I'm going to wait till Samsung has them in stock/ready to ship themselves and use that. Did the same thing with my S4. Got one I knew for sure was OEM and it was only $15. Getting a spare battery too(back ordered as well)
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] Acaibowl:
You can't use the coupon to buy accessories. Yes, I am mad too.

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I have on my Note 3. It is thicker but I don't care at all. First of all I don't use cases and second the back cover protects the camera lens.

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People are too lazy to read all the posts so I am going to post it again:

I bought mine here:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/121342985493

US Seller not freaking Hong Kong.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] aaricchavez:
Naaahhh son, it works. I just tried it. Plus I have a second one too. Pic related.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] eyecon82:
Yes you can, as long as it is under $50

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[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] Acaibowl:
My coupon is not working then.

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[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] paesan:
Same for me. I ordered both the back cover and charger on the Samsung site and was able to use my 50% off coupon. Total comes to $45 for both items. I am not that impatient and will wait for the items to come in stock. Can't beat that price for both items.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] tangoboyz:
Yes i also like the fact it covers the camera lens. I was worked of scratching it with the stock back as to why i put a case on it. Thinking I'm going to order the OEM charging back. How much weight does it add? Noticeable?

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How did you order the back cover since its not released yet? Every time I add to cart it won't let me check out???
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] Biomusic:
With this official Samsung qi back cover. You think I'm able to fit it with my tech21 case?

Zero S5
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] Zylograth:
I have the Cruzerlite Bugdroid TPU and it ALMOST fits. I am thinking about using a heatgun to stretch it or something. but my Spigen Slim Armor and Verus Thor are a no go.

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That's good if you want the white one, but I did not see any black ones on that sellers site. And the one I ordered shipped from NJ. So may be a Hong Kong seller but as long as it gets to me in 3 days I ain't complaining.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] marcochapita:
Mine arrive today I have to say was pretty quick only took a week to arrive from Hong Kong to the UK. I have to say that it adds bulk I'm happy with that. But doesn't protect so mutch the lens was I would expect. And the soft touch and leather Felling it's not noticeable on this one so much as on the cover that comes with the phone. But it convinced me to not use covers. And it's true the phone feels better in the hand
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] electric0ant:
That's why there's no more stock in HK. All been bought out by sellers shipping to other countries!

Someone posted up a pic which even had the sticker of the licensed distributor of Samsung in HK on the box.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] marcochapita:
No my seller still have stock and his on Hong Kong but it's normal since Samsung tend to delay the accessories on the rest of the world
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] electric0ant:
Did you buy from eBay?

I meant that people here are buying up all the stock from distributors to sell on eBay. None of the Samsung stores or the phone stores have them in stock.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] marcochapita:
Yes in that case I have to agree but on amazon.uk they have it now

Samsung S Charger Cover for Galaxy S5 - Black by Samsung http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00IN9HZ0S/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_U82Etb1YK27ZP
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] Zylograth:
Blame Samsung for not releasing it globally at the same time LOL
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] kms108:
It was all gone after a few days of release, many people knew it was so cheap and that some countries hasn't received stock yet, thats why most ebay listing are from hong kong.

As some members has pointed out, some ebay sellers put their listing from the US or UK, and items will be sent from hong kong.

Now that hong kong is out of stock expect to pay slightly higher price for them.

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thats me.:fingers-crossed:
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] mtown_cyclone:
Has anyone determined why some of these ebay listings say they aren't compatible with Verizon S5? This one for instance: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-EP-...t=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item20e51bf55b
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] fanto3k4:
Speculation that Verizon wants to sell them and there is no difference. I am going off of the few that have tested on Verizon and have not had issues. I have a cover and charging pad coming from HK. I will update when it arrives.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] kms108:
Probably because people in hong kong don't have access to a verizon model, and verizon has always been known to be different or want to be different, and sellers don't want the trouble of returned items.

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it has been confirmed to work.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] mobilemaduk:
Mine arrived today. Unboxing on my YouTube channel. Really like it apart from case issues. Only case I have found to fit is a £3 bumper from eBay

Www.mobilemaduk.co.uk

Youtube.com/mobilemaduk

Twitter.com/mobilemaduk
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] tdrussell:
I got mine immediately after registering. it's valid for 90 days from the date of registration.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] ravenofdoom:
Is there any reason to get the full sized official Qi charger:

http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EP-P100IJWUST2

Over the soon to be released "mini" one:

http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EP-PG900IBUSTA

The description notes the same 2A charger. It seems the latter is smaller (maybe it doesn't "nestle" the phone perfectly like the previous one). Still... it seems odd that this newer one is $39.99 compared to the older one at $59.99. Anybody have further details?
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] tdrussell:
Frankly i think they're both overpriced. I believe the theoretical maximum output of the Qi standard is 1A, though i don't think you'd ever see that in reality. I have a couple ebay pads that charge at about 700ma (at the device), run about $10.

To your original point though, there won't be any difference in charging capability between those two pads.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] ravenofdoom:
I've read some reviews of third party charging stations and phone inserts generating excess heat compared To official manuf. Products. Is this more so the case because of cheap charge stations or Cheaper inserts that go in the phone?
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] tdrussell:
Eh, definitely a YMMV thing. You could surmise that manufacturing tolerances are tighter in the more expensive devices...personally i used an ebay tag + receiver combo ($15?) for months in my Note 2 and never experienced any heat buildup...but if anything is going to generate heat ON the phone it would be the tag. It may also be the battery depending on the device...i've had devices that get hot while charging, and others that don't. :confused:
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] ravenofdoom:
I'm thinking the official samsung battery door wireless charger is a more seamless fit / dissipating across the battery and through the case... maybe that would generate less heat because it's not having to penetrate through more material than the insert phone charge tabs. This also bring up the fact that I have a slim Spigen case on my phone... I'm guessing this extra (1.0mm) ) would create some resistance and would both decrease the charge rate a little, and increase potential heat due to impedance - any experience / measurements of charge rates and heat w/ and w/o a case?

http://www.amazon.com/Spigen®-Non-S...768988&sr=1-4&keywords=spigen+slim++galaxy+s5

http://www.anandtech.com/show/7134/a-look-at-samsungs-galaxy-s-4-qi-wireless-charging-pad-review

This review above also seems to intimate that the samsung chargers use some sort of proprietary charging mechanism to use the 2A charger (despite overhead)... which makes me think that maybe it still can only max out at 1A per the standard, but the extra juice gets it closer to 1A than a 3rd party charger with only 1A input to the base (e.g. overhead/surplus which will be dissipated).

EDIT: I should add that using the official Samsung wireless charging back-cover is a moot point for me if it turns out that this back-cover adds thickness in comparison to the existing back-cover... because then my case wouldn't fit. I don't think there's a definitive answer as to whether this back-cover will change the external phone dimensions. I tried calling samsung twice, but nobody knows (certainly not the accessories sales people at a call-center). I suspect nobody will get a straight answer until the damn thing ships (whenever that is... anywhere from a few weeks to months from now).
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] tdrussell:
Yeah, to all that. I have a tag on the way but it's just a stop-gap until i can get an OEM wireless back. The verdict is still out on that thickness dimension, unfortunately. One thing i noted is that, when i take the calipers to my S5, the camera represents a plane 1.15mm above the battery cover. IF the picture of the back on the samsung website is accurate, then they still show the camera protruding above the plane of the battery cover, leading me to believe that they have incorporated the coil without adding thickness. We shall see...

Thanks for the link - that's some very interesting info on the spec of the samsung pad.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] tangoboyz:
Any rumors when these will be released??
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] fastfed:
wait.. I thought there would be a normal back replacement with the wireless built int.. NORMAL!! meaning not 1mm thicker..

If not, then I will just get that chinese pad you put under the backing now.

Plus I don't want this to mess with my water proofing AT ALL!
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] tangoboyz:
Well from what I have found, most of the 3rd party QI chargers are stating on their site it "may" interfere with the water proofing. Just FYI...
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] fastfed:
wouldn't touch it with a 10' pole!!! hells no!

Don't know why people would honestly. Wireless charging is awesome, but to give up a prime feature, no thanks

Really hope samsung comes out with an offical one that wont effect it at all!
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] eyecon82:
I got a nilkin one for my s4 and had overheating issues

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[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] mattyb65:
It'll work beyond 90 days. I just tried the one I got for my S4 a year ago and it still works.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] Benn00:
Well the official batteries just went off backorder. The page still says coming soon but you can go through and purchase one for anyone that's interested. Hopefully the wireless charging backs are next.

samsung com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EB-BG900BBUSTA

For the battery
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] Zylograth:
Here are the specs for the wireless cover from Amazon;

Product Dimensions: 3.5 x 0.8 x 7 inches ; 2.4 ounces

Anyone got the specs of the cover that comes out of box?
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] tdrussell:
that's the phone dimensions, roughly - the back alone can't be .8" thick.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] Zylograth:
True, I didn't think about it, just pasted it LOL

Everything I have read seems to state that the wireless charger will be the same thickness as the original back. If only they would release them already!!!
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] bnathan:
Here in Australia there wireless charging cover isn't even being released but the wireless charging s-view cover is. I am picking one up today so I will report back later on how much bulk it adds.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] kitchenfork:
Please report back as I am thinking of getting the official back replacement sview case (non wireless) but i may as well pay the bit extra for wireless charging. Not sure if it will be worth the added thickness and weight though?
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] badass989:
The s-view wireless case has been in stock on mobilefun.com for the last few days, but I can't find them in stock anywhere else not even samsung's site.

http://www.mobilefun.com/44068-official-samsung-galaxy-s5-s-view-wireless-charging-cover-black.htm

Is this legit, or is it a counterfeit? Anyone ordered anything from them before? It costs more than the list price, and I was waiting to find it on amazon for free prime shipping, but I really wanted one by next week so I could use it on vacation....
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] Zylograth:
Got a link for that case?
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] mobilemaduk:
It's the same as this one.

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=151301130675&alt=web

The fit is really tight but better than nothing. Would hate to scratch the silver bezel.

I do have better quality bumpers coming to see if they fit.

Www.mobilemaduk.co.uk

Youtube.com/mobilemaduk

Twitter.com/mobilemaduk
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] Zylograth:
Thanks! I was almost able to get my Cruzerlite Bugdroid TPU to fit but it needs a small stretch. Maybe with a heatgun or something LOL
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] mobilemaduk:
The official Samsung protective tpu case nearly fits. Again really tight and worried about stretching it.

Have loads of cases coming for review and plan to test with the qi back on every review so people know what fits and what doesn't.

Www.mobilemaduk.co.uk

Youtube.com/mobilemaduk

Twitter.com/mobilemaduk
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] sw25:
With the wireless charging cover does it stop charging when the phone gets to 100%? With the receiver and pad I just bought it doesnt seem to stop charging the green light on the phone is always lit after 100% and shows the message fully charged unplug charger.

I've heard some chargers stop at 100% then only starts charging when the phone goes below 90-95%.

Not sure if this is to do with the receiver or charging pad.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] epsilon022:
I think it has more to do with the pad. I have heard about people having issues with the batter hovering around 90-95%, however, with my little Nokia pad (DT-900), it reached 100 last night and stayed there until this morning when I took it off.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] mtown_cyclone:
Well, apparently the seller doesn't like questions. I posted a question regarding this and never got an answer. I was going to buy it anyway but now I'm on his buyer blocked list.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] tangoboyz:
Yes i tend to agree, i have the Mini Samsung and it charges to 100% and stays there. I wake up in the morning to 100%. I'm also use the 3rd party tag but assume the OEM back would be better anyway.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] Zylograth:
I have several charging pads including the Samsung S Charger for the S4 and with all of them my phone gets to 100%, tells me to unplug the charger, but acts as though it is plugged in normally and stays at 100% until I remove it. The LED stays green to show it is 100%.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] fanto3k4:
Doesn't seem to work for back ordered items.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] simacca:
Have noticed lots of creaking sounds developing with this cover along the top edge and down the right hand side :(
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] aaricchavez:
That's because they don't let you actually order back-ordered things. If you hit continue it just puts you on a notification list for when they have them back in stock.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] fanto3k4:
Thanks

Sent By A Phone In A Van Down By The River!
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] marcochapita:
Mine I didn't notice any cracking sounds yet.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] simacca:
Only just noticed mine the last couple of days. Spose I will get use to it after a while along with the camera rattle lol. Lucky I love this phone or there will be trouble ;)
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] Zylograth:
I actually notice less creaking with the Qi cover than I did with the original.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] simacca:
I didn't notice any on my original cover. Am hoping it will go away with wear and tear. The creaking along the top edge is the worse as I hear it when I'm chatting and rest my finger on it. Will have to start holding it differently.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] marcochapita:
I have to test mine if it's making any noise I didn't realise. But it's like this I have the phone since its got release and nothing happen to him. But now I have this cover and I'm without protection today went straight to the ground. My foot cover the main fall but still this is way I use covers :(
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] mswlogo:
I just ordered the Black Kit (Pad and Cover) from Ebay/Hong Kong. Ebay reported "Shipped" 20 minutes after I paid. Probably just printed a label, but that's a good sign.

$82.00 for the Kit.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/131187008879

I'm sure Amazon and Samsung will show up before mine arrives :(

I preferred this one because the photo shows the same Part Number as Amazon and Samsung Website.

As far as creaking.

Make sure the cover is FULLY on. One time I noticed a bump on the back of my phone, and thought what the hell is that bump.

There is a stud that comes out on the back cover that goes into a hole. I somehow didn't line it up. And the cover was fully on.

Make sure that peg goes into the hole.

I don't know if the wireless cover has that peg sticking out. I don't see it in photos. It might be only to stiffen the stock cover.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] simacca:
Thanks, but done all the Checks to make sure it's on properly. The creaks along the top and right hand side are more like micro clicks. If I look closely there is a tiny bit of movement with the clicking sound when I squeeze or push on it lightly. Just one of those things I spose.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] stalli0nUK:
Got mine from here, took two days to come, it's UK based, plus it's Only £24.99 (16% OFF) and free fast p&p

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/380904814742?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] Acaibowl:
Same with my Note 3 charging back. Just put a piece of Magic Tape and you will be fine.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] simacca:
Sorry for sounding stupid but can you explain more? Where did you put the tape exactly? Thanks.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] C0derbear:
FWIW,

I received my OEM S Cover last night, which I had ordered via eBay from 'babytown.com' out of Orem UT. If it's a fake it's a dang good fake, but I don't think it is.

Fit and finish are perfect, tight and snug and zero-creak and back to complete IP67 (I have NOT dunk-tested though), and it clearly works well with both my current charging pads ( CHOE and Bondidia ).

The UAG case I have *almost* works with it, I can get the case on the phone and it'll stay. The sides hook on fairly well, the center of the top and bottom don't connect as well though and the cut-outs while slightly offset aren't blocking. The button pass-thru for power/volume still line up will enough to work perfectly. The BACK however bows-out noticeably. Between the added mass and the bowed shape to the center of the back it's a not go for me. I think if one got creative with a cutting tool one could turn the UAG into a "bumper" case and it would work well.

I may, or may not, try that this weekend. I have a bumper and a simpler silicone protector on the way to add edge protection layers.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] Acaibowl:
I put the tape on the back of the phone where I can feel it squeaks. There is probably a gap between the back cover and the back of the phone so filling the gap with something solves the problem.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] walkman666:
Thank you for this post. I have the same cover from the same seller en route.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] demitri834:
Me too arrived today when I get home I'll give an update. Got a white cover coming from another eBay seller from Florida
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] Acaibowl:
Also got mine today from this guy from Florida.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Gal.../121342985493?ssPageName=ADME:L:eek:U:US:1120
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] Tomo1971:
I got mine today (in the UK) and have to say that it feels great in the hand.... bit more weight (but not too much) and as its thicker it is easier to hold.

Now waiting for the AirDock for my van and the Choe Car charger for the car (although the Choe will go in the van till the AirDock has arrived.

Works great on the Samsung Charge Pad
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] walkman666:
I got my babytown seller based S5 wireless charger cover yesterday. Fit is nice, finish is nice, and it works on multiple charging pads (Choe and Anker). My only concern is being caseless, but I am going to try one of the cheapie cases mentioned in the sister thread about cases that fit the wireless charger cover and see if they are good. What a tradeoff. I have dropped phones in my lifetime, but not the S5...yet, and really do not want to test out this feature. I must say though, going caseless makes a phone feel so small and look so much better. Maybe I just like need to be careful. What a concept.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] Tomo1971:
Yeah, I realise this... its just pants!

Im sure some of the gimmicks features of the S5 could of been cut back so that wireless could of been built in. Heart Rate monitor been one. Think that they wanted to sell the phone as a 'thin' device.... If they had built in the wireless charging, im sure it would of thickened the device up a little but sure not as much as it does now.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] kms108:
Just purchased a second set for USD 50 locally from the samsung official store.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] felloffthetruck:
And where is this store? Hong Kong?
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] kms108:
hong kong
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] felloffthetruck:
That's along way from Florida. :p
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] kms108:
so what is the problem, you can always get them in the US.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] felloffthetruck:
I can't find them anywhere here in the US :(
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] kms108:
Read back, some members has posted links, and ebay has them as well, i'm sure it's no problem sending from ebay sellers to the US.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] mmark27:
I think most of us are waiting to use our Samsung coupon codes through Samsung.com. At least I am.

sent from an underwater dust storm with my S5
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] eyecon82:
Verizon stores have them

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