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[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] chromatica2:
Qi wireless charging gear for the S5 seems to be difficult to find in Australia for some reason. And where you can find it, it's hideously overpriced. Harvey Norman (sort of a Best Buy-type store) sell the Samsung charging pad for A$74 (US$65) and the S View charging cover for A$89 (US$78). No way.

I bought the genuine charging back (just the back, not the S View cover) because I was afraid of compromising the waterproofing by putting an aftermarket coil inside the stock back. The cheapest I found was on Amazon.com.

As for charging pads, I picked up a couple off eBay from China. They look a bit like hockey pucks and you can get them about five bucks a pop, and they do the job nicely. One sits on top of my computer and the other is plugged into the OEM charger by my bed. I don't have any problems positioning the phone on top - at least, not with the OEM charging back.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] Lemosine:
darn im glad i found this thread!
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] Mr. Salty:
I still don't trust that those cards, no matter how thin, don't affect the waterproof seal.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] paesan:
I recently sold my oem Samsung wireless charging pad (long white one) and back cover (S5) to a friend of a friend. He claims that the phone will only charge 10%. I used the wireless charging every day until I got the note 4. Not sure what he is doing wrong. Any ideas.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] kms108:
Ask him to charge it in front of you, if it passes 10%, then he has no reasons to return it back to you.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] paesan:
I hear you. I used that every day until I got my note 4 and now all of a sudden it doesn't work. Total BS. My friend recommended getting it from me, so just to keep things cool I'll just take it back. Total BS though. Last time I recall, my name isn't Best Buy, Target, etc. for refunds. Guy had it for over a week!!!!
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] droideris1:
i got the OEM samsung s5 wireless battery cover, and ever since i put it on the phone it says 'check battery cover' on the phone. The seal doesn't seem too good, and it definitely doesn't feel like it is still ip67... has this happened to anyone else? Maybe I got a bad one..
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] eatonjb:
the phone does not detect that you put the cover on or not. When you reboot the phone (even without a cover on) it tells you to check, no matter what.

but otherwise, yea, mine does not feel like it's on there as good, but I have never had an issue when i took it into the shower.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] RONIN68:
Hello everyone, I would say my experience on the back cover wireless and wireless pad for s5.

When I bought the phone (G900FD) in addition to this back cover (ep-cg900iwe),

I bought this pad wireless. The wireless charging work but to your liking (random) appeared popup "wireless charging .." : Mad:: Mad: Even at night. One morning I woke up with the smell of burning and I thought it was the phone !. Instead .. had burned the wireless pad all night because he had charge-charge-charge (I had to put off all notifications and also mod Xposed).

So I decided to buy the wireless mini pad original: Buono: and, even in this case, the first night, as soon as the battery is recharged to 100% he started flashing orange LED. I wanted to bring in assistance to get it to change, but I tried to charge it again and to date has worked wonders: no notifications, no errors and, fundamentally, maintains the position of night (at 100%, the green LED remains lit and the morning the phone battery charged to 100%).

I also removed the mod Xposed that I had put in earlier not to hear notifications. Everything works beautifully.: Ridere:: Ridere:

Finally, to play a little 'I homebuilt this rests phone: I could buy a new one, but if I spend a lot of money then buy as S7? : D: D: D: D

Clearly I built based phone without damaging the mini wireless pad.

The material with which I built the palm phone is polyethylene, taken kindly by the kitchen cutting board my lady !!!.: D: D: D: D: D: D

sorry for my bad English
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] karana:
So I bought the S-View Wireless Charging folio case off Amazon last week and it just arrived today. I tried it out when I got home and the Nokia DT-900 charging base does not seem to be able to charge the device. I have used the DT-900 with my Nexus 7 tablet (with Poetic slimline case).

Have any of you tried that combination? I am curious if I need to get a new charging base, not a big deal since I was planning on buying 2 more anyways or is there a possibility the case itself is broken?
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] Onyok:
necropost i know but i've just got back online using this account. Been a while since... had a problem logging back. Sammy usually gives out free codes once you register your stuff online. Like yesterday I've got a coupon for 30% less for mobile accessories worth $50 or less.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] sonybansi:
Don't know how can recognize clone and original.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] jov11n:
Hi All,

Anyone know where i can buy a Genuine charging back cover for their S5? Soo hard to find them. I'm looking for a black one
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] kms108:
read the forum rules, no private buying and selling here.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] jov11n:
Sorry my bad, read the rules after I posted.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] ldeveraux:
It's not against any rules to ask where to buy a charging back. He's asking for what many other people also want, and doing it legitimately. He didn't imply anything privately. He might as well have asked "where do I buy this phone? " It's no different.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] :
Just a reminder:

On the 30th Nov 2012 the Marketplace closed. The buying, selling, trading and / or exchanging of any item is now prohibited on XDA, in any forum or via Private Messages. We now use www.swappa.com

Thanks.

:good:
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] ldeveraux:
This place is absolutely absurd sometimes.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] invisiblewave:
+1
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] wickdc:
I had used a disposable email while registering for the Samsung account. Am I sol? Is there a way I can re-register and get the coupon?
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] skyline23:
I would contact Samsung.

The 2 latest products I bought from Samsung, I got the coupon email as soon as I checked my email. It auto registered.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] husky88:
That Answer is from 'Bob Adams' not Samsung
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] compg318:
Put one on back order through Samsung's website so I can use my 50% off coupon. Here's hoping it truly is the same thickness, which would be miraculous.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] bnathan:
So I had a look at the S-view cover today. It's thicker on the back than the standard back so I have almost no hope left that the wireless charging one will be the same thickness as the original.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] dpwhitty11:
Yeah but that thing is huge.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] Yoshi910:
So I had the wireless charging back cover, white pre-ordered on Amazon. Just got a delivery estimate, which is May 21, 2014 - June 04, 2014. That's close to a whole month from now :eek:
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] open1your1eyes0:
Gotta say, not sure what's going on over there but Samsung really dropped the ball this year on accessories. Even spare batteries are out of stock.

These things should be released well before the device is out (I remember sitting with my wireless charging back cover, spare battery, and glass screen protector last year waiting for my Galaxy S4 to arrive).

I always order my accessories from MobileFun and it seems like they are the ones that are going to have the official wireless charging back cover in stock before anyone else (including Samsung themselves). I spoke with the sales team and they said they have a shipment arrival ETA of May 2nd. That's when they expect to send out all the preorders.

http://www.mobilefun.com/44074-official-samsung-galaxy-s5-wireless-charging-cover-black.htm
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] husky88:
Stock Photo Analysis

Let's approach this scientifically and speculate with observations. I've compared Samsung's photos of the wireless back versus the verizon s5 back inline.

It's probable that the wireless back is indeed shaped differently than the standard back and possibly thicker. However, the horizontal dimple (dot) count on the backs both equal 29 and appear to be spaced evenly. This is interesting because if the back were thicker you'd think an extra dimple or two would fit. It is possible they are using the same press for both backs though. Just waiting for release now. Samsung must be having supply issues.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] psloan:
interesting comparison. It also looks like the power and volume buttons are less visible with the wireless back.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] Dav5049915:
Amazon just updated my shipping status, YAY!

"Samsung Wireless Charging Cover for Samsung Galaxy S5 - Retail Packaging - White"

Estimated arrival date: May 21, 2014 - June 04, 2014

:(
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] chippyuk:
Guys we have this all the time from Samsung, clever verbiage then once the item is released a disclaimer below stating that it may add bulk....

bnathan has already said he has seen the S-View version on which the back is definitely thicker. It will, without a doubt be identical to the non S-View version.

The Qi back will in no way on earth be the same thickness, there is just not enough room in the plastic to fit everything, even the picture shows a metal plate and padding in there. If you are hoping to keep your existing cases then just go grab a 0.5mm Qi receiver to fit under the normal cover, I have and it works a treat, the back also clips on tightly (although I am not going to go swimming with it)

All this speculation is great fun but lets be realistic here and have common sense prevail. It will be at least 2mm deeper than the normal cover.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] bnathan:
New ETA for Australian stock is mid May from Samsung themselves. That's pretty poor from Samsung, why are they so unprepared for the launch of their own products. No blue or gold handsets, black and white in very short supply and next to no accessories available for a month after launch. They only have the wireless charging S-view cover listed as well so it seems the standard back with out the S-view flap may never see the light of day in Australia.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] samsat:
Which of the Qi receivers did you buy? Would you mind doing an experiment to see if the phone would still charge if it was in a case?

If you don't have a case then maybe simulate one by placing some case type material between the phone and the charger? The specs say it should work up to 5mm case thickness.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] dpwhitty11:
I went ahead and bought 2 wireless charging cards and 3 chargers. I'm tired of waiting for the official back.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] eyecon82:
maybe one can hope the wireless flip cover will be same thickness as the non wireless cover
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] skyline23:
They did the same exact thing with the S4 and Note 3 launch. No accessories for months.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] chippyuk:
I initially used one from my S4 which I managed to ruin by removing one side of it in an attempt to make it thinner (that worked but it blocked NFC). As I was in a hurry for a replacement I paid a little over the odds, did not help it was a UK seller either. However I also have a couple of different ones on their way over to me...

I ordered this one;

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00JKCDP7E

NFC still works great with it in place (this is not always the case so be careful), the case snaps shut completely although I will compare with the others I receive.

It charges fine with a Spigen and a Ringke case with all of my chargers apart from the Zens (Dual) I have, but I have always had problems with that one irrespective of what I was charging so think it may be the charger itself. NFC also works with the Qi receiver in place and a case on. I just tried charging the phone with an extra sheet of plastic (about 2.5mm thick) between the case and the charger and it worked fine. That should cover pretty much every case out there!

Some places state that the receiver does not interfere with NFC however if it does not state that then it is just pot luck.

This is certainly the best option as I think we all know that you will not be able to use your chosen case with the official charging cover, its also by far the cheapest!

Oh and it charges really quickly as well!

Hope this helps! :)
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] samsat:
Yes, this helps very much, thanks.

I have always had my phones in cases, currently using the case mate tough case. The case makers I have emailed claim that their cases wont fit with the charger back in place. So that now appears to be more of the issue than if the charging will work through them.

These small QI receivers appear to be the way to go.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] gavinfabl:
Annoyingly I have received a few days ago the new Samsung Wireless charging pad. Really small. But still not got the official wireless back cover :(

Does anyone in the UK know of any stores online or physical that have the white cover in stock?
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] kprice8:
May have to invest in this...
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] Zylograth:
I just ordered these 2 charging cards;

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JO1TLJW/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JJP9B9I/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Once they arrive i will report back the results.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] michintom:
Amazon.com now has the s-view wireless charging case as well. I ordered just the regular charging cover and the wireless s-view charging cover. Hopefully one of the orders get shipped soon...I feel like the usb cover is falling apart.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] brobin111:
I got mine via email within 10 minutes of registering. Bought 2 phones (1 for wife) on VZW's pre-launch twofer deal (2 for $199.99). Coupons are good for 90 days. Used one already for some external chargers and spare batteries. Got free shipping too. I'm saving the other coupon for the Qi charger covers which I hope will be available within the 90 day window. Note: the coupon is only good for items that cost under $50. You can order up to 5 items with one code.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] fastfed:
http://www.expansys-usa.com/samsung..._productfeed&gclid=CNzqvcHq-b0CFcFlOgodTBwAng

Take a look at that, looks like a normal back with wireless built in, and its water proof.. this doesn't add any thickness .. when that comes out that's what i want.. and still have a normal case too!!
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] chippyuk:
Have you read any of this thread? There is no way on earth that it is the same thickness as your normal cover! You will not be able to use your normal case. The S-View version has already been confirmed to be thicker and now I am reading it has a security chip in there as well lol...
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] kms108:
sercurity chip for what.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] dpwhitty11:
No no good sir, have YOU read this thread? The S-View case is a big bulky abomination. Also have you never heard of printable flexible circuits? A coil can easily be printed and slapped right inside the cover and be less than a tenth of a millimeter thick(er) if any thicker at all.

Note how there are no official specifications or measurements. There is literally nothing that says it will be thicker or the same size. Everything you think you have heard has absolutely no backing whatsoever.

2/10 for making me reply.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] chippyuk:
Quoted from the description in the link;

"All cases now have an embedded security chip built in to prevent counterfeit product."

---------- Post added at 09:33 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:21 PM ----------

But someone has already said they have seen the back of the S-View version and it is thicker than the original cover, the back of both versions will be identical with the exception of one having a hinged front cover. Look at the photos of the inside of it, it clearly has a metal plate in there as well. There is no way you can get that plus a coil, security chip and by looking at the amount of contact pins it has probably an NFC antenna as well.

There is lots of backing, the photos, the fact the S-View version panel is thicker, the visible metal plate, the pins you can see, it has a security chip embedded, the lining you can see in the photos not to mention that the normal cover is about a millimetre thick. It just would not fit in there. Guess time will tell, right ;)
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] kms108:
the security chip for that has already been available on the note 3, it's already been cracked.

---------- Post added at 08:49 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:46 PM ----------

going by samsung previous experience the case will be slightly thicker.

total of five pinss are used.

top two is for NFC.

middle one is s view, and also sharing one of the bottom pin, also used for wireless charging.

two bottom for wireless charging.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] LeKtRiCzzz:
Wont these QI reciever things mess with the waterproofing behind the battery cover
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] eyecon82:
yep..that's what im thinking...even if its 0.5mm....thats still a large enough gap for water to get through
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] fastfed:
Well its its ANY thicker I won't even look at it then.. Bottom line is this. I charge once a day.. at night when im already relaxed and ready to go to bed.. i can take the 1 minute it takes to open the power cover and pop my cord in.. I rather that one relaxing minute than the 23:59 minutes I carry this phone around.. with some ugly cover case, or a back cover thats .5mm thicker and possibly ruining the water proof feature !

a big F THAT
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] lurch0101:
I just bought a 4300 mAH battery ....would that back cover work with other batteries or only the stock ones that came with S5?
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] btort1:
the official samsung back cover won't ruin the IP67 or lose it.....that's the whole reason everyone's waiting for them to come out. the generic one's will most likely take away the IP67
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] Zylograth:
And what happens when the power cover pops off due to it not being very securely attached? This is the main reason i want wireless charging, that cover feels very flimsy and many have already reported it breaking off. I have been trying to wait for the official Samsung cover but damn it they aren't released yet and have no date other than Coming Soon! LOL
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] tdrussell:
You're confusing two different topics here. The OEM wireless charging back will retain IP67 rating, and may or may not add thickness to the device. A third-party wireless tag will not add appreciable thickness, but may raise the back enough to break the seal and allow water ingress.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] brizzle7:
So MobileFun lied again when they said it'd be in stock a while back. (They've done that twice now, I don't trust them)
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] michintom:
That happened to me as well. I ordered since it was due in a week, and the following week they didn't have it. I cancelled it and after a few days mobilefun status was changed to shipping now. I ordered it and didn't hear anything for a few days to find out it was due in 3 weeks again. Never again will I purchase anything from mobilefun.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] brizzle7:
To be fair to them, I've ordered loads of things from them in the past (that were actually in stock) and they've been very quick, even dispatching very late same day in the UK. I just don't trust their pre-order estimates..
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] skyline23:
I have no hope that the wireless charging back will be the same dimensions as the standard back.

I have the wireless charging S-view cover, and it is a bit thicker than that non-wireless s-view cover.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] eyecon82:
Where did you score that? I've been looking all over for one

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[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] skyline23:
I got it at my local Verizon store.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] eyecon82:
what area are you in? and how much thicker is it than the non-charging one?
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] btort1:
I really hope we start a thread on compatible cases, IF the wireless charging back is thicker :good:
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] skyline23:
I'm in the San Francisco, Bay Area.

I have tons of pics posted here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2733701
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] eyecon82:
thanks....can you post a comparison shot between non wireless and wireless in that thread?
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] skyline23:
Ive already returned the non wireless s view case. It's exactly the same, except the back is like half a millimeter thicker.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] eyecon82:
Thanks. I just ordered from the Verizon website

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[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] tangoboyz:
Do you know if I purchase the Mini base now, will it work with my 3rd party receiver? Thanks!!
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] open1your1eyes0:
Mobilefun just e-mailed me the official wireless charging back cover ETA status update to 4/30. First solid date that we've been given thus far. :good:
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] skyline23:
Yes it will work. They all use the Qi wireless charging standard.

I have a few Nokia DT900 charging bases that I use with my wireless s-view flip cover.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] eyecon82:
Yep. It'll work

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[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] Ignite023:
I just tried using the GS5 with the wireless flip case - it doesn't work with the Nokia D910 wireless charging stand. I guess the coils don't align properly.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] husky88:
It better work with the Nokia DT 900. I have 5 of them. Assuming it will since you can position it any way you'd like. I would have hoped they put 3 coils in the D910 as well making targeting less of an issue. That's unfortunate. Maybe try modifying the stand.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] Ignite023:
It works if I place a pen at the base of the charger and set the phone on it sideways. Either way, not a big deal for me as I have the TLVU charger as well.

In all honesty I really dislike the flip case. I don't understand how you can charge so much for a cover that can't even stay closed properly. Waiting on the plain wireless back to come out.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] husky88:
Yep. I bought the flip case for the S4 and had it on ebay within 10 minutes. Truly awful IMO. One handed operation on a crowded subway when the cover is obstructing your view... if you don't have another hand to fold it back... etc. I think we're all waiting on the standard wireless back despite the thickness increase.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] skyline23:
I have the wireless charging s-view case and it works fine with my DT900.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] kms108:
I'm also waiting for the wireless back, not that I really need it, I have many S5 receiver, just want to try out some now stuff.:fingers-crossed:
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] eyecon82:
The wireless flip cover stays shut better than the non-wireless one.

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[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] Ignite023:
That's not really saying much for the quality of either product.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] tangoboyz:
Seems like keeping an eye out on the samsung site isn't going to provide much in site as they still have the Mini Charging base as coming soon but I picked one up yesterday at my Local Verizon store.....
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] Zylograth:
So much for that rumored 4/30 release date of the Samsung OEM wireless battery covers...

I have 2 receivers coming from China and one from US via Ebay. Should have one by next Wednesday.

So tired of waiting for Samsung to release the official accessories for this device.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] gavinfabl:
I have the official samsung wireless back cover arriving tomorrow. I already have the Samsung wireless charging pad so can't wait.

But what qi option for the car?
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] Acaibowl:
Where did you buy it ?
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] gavinfabl:
amazon uk, from amazon themselves. It said 2-4 weeks when I ordered, but I had a feeling it would be quicker, and it was.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] simacca:
I've had one on pre order from Amazon UK for ages now and still haven't been given a dispatch notice :(