Today, most of latest smart phones are equiped with built-in Qi wireless charging function, including iPhone, Samsung,HuaWei, Google and other brands.
Wireless charging allows you to connect your device to a charger more quickly and easily. With a wireless charger, you can connect your device within a second, even without freeing up your other hand to find a cable and set it in the right direction before plugging it in.
Moreover, wireless charging protects your smartphone from damage caused while connecting and disconnecting a cable. Wireless chargers last longer than cables and make you save your money on buying new charging cables that wear and tear.
How to use a wireless charge to charge your smart phones
Step one, Make sure your phones are equiped with Qi wireless charging funciotn
Below are the most of models and brands of smart phones with Qi wireless charging:
| Apple iPhone 8 iPhone 8 Plus iPhone X iPhone Xs iPhone Xs Max iPhone Xr iPhone 11 iPhone 11 Pro iPhone 11 Pro Max iPhone SE (2020) iPhone 12 Mini (not yet Qi certified) iPhone 12 (not yet Qi certified) iPhone 12 Pro (not yet Qi certified) iPhone 12 Pro Max (not yet Qi certified) iPhone 13 Mini (not yet Qi certified) iPhone 13 (not yet Qi certified) iPhone 13 Pro (not yet Qi certified) iPhone 13 Pro Max (not yet Qi certified) iPhone 14 Pro (not yet Qi certified) iPhone 14 Pro Max (not yet Qi certified) | Samsung Samsung Galaxy S6 Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge/S6 Edge Plus Samsung Galaxy S7 /S7 Active Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Samsung Galaxy S8 /S8 Plus Samsung Galaxy S8 Active Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Samsung Galaxy S9 / S9Plus Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Samsung Galaxy S10 / S10 Plus Samsung Galaxy S10e Samsung Galaxy Note 10 / 10 Plus Samsung Galaxy S20/S20 Plus Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (5G) Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Samsung Galaxy Note 20 /Note 20 Ultra Samsung Galaxy S21 /S21 Plus Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Samsung Galaxy Fold Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Samsung Leader 8 Samsung W2016 |
| Google Google Nexus 4 Google Nexus 5 Google Nexus 6 Google Pixel 3 /3 XL Google Pixel 4 /4 XL Google Pixel 5 | Huawei Huawei Mate 20 Pro Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design Huawei P30 Pro Huawei Mate 30 Huawei Mate 30 Pro Huawei P40 Pro |
| Nokia Nokia Lumia 1520 Nokia Lumia 735 Nokia Lumia 830 Nokia Lumia 920 Nokia Lumia 928 Nokia Lumia 929 (Icon) Nokia Lumia 930 Nokia 8 Sirocco Nokia 9 PureView Nokia XR20 | Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S Mi MIX 3 Mi 9 Mi 10 Mi 10 Pro OnePlus OnePlus 8 Pro OnePlus 9 Pro |
Step Two: Get a suitable wireless charger.
Some smart phones use the common Qi standard, so most any wireless charger you find should work. However, newer smart phones such as iPhone 14 or Samsung Galaxy S21 are more likely to support faster charging speeds. So you should get those wireless chargers support fast charging ( 9V/12V). You can also get some chargers that can charge multiple devices at once, like the W12 wireless charging combo which can charge iPhone ,iWatch and Airpods at the same time.
Step Three: Plug your charging pad in, and place your phones on top of it
When the charger has connected with the device, it should turn on an indicator light. You may have to reposition the device until this indicator light comes on. Make sure you put the phones on the center of charging pad, so that you will get the most effiency and highest charging speed.
Step 4: Wait for the device to charge.
While charging , a steady blue indicator light usually means something is still charging, and a green or red light means a device has finished charging.
Important tips for wireless charging
Wireless charging is simple and convenient, but there are a few things you should know to make the process as smooth as possible.
1. Wireless charging can work through cases , but not all of them. Thinner cases will allow wireless charging to work, although you may need to double-check that the positioning above the charging coil is correct. Thicker cases can run into problems, especially thick leather cases or similar materials. These can block wireless chargers from working until you take them off.
2. Cases made of metal and attachments such as magnets, cards, and grips will interfere with charging.
3. Quick Charge 2.0/3.0 wall adapter (9V/2A) required for fast charge mode. The wattage of the charger indicates how fast it can charge devices. Currently, you’ll want around 10W to 15W on your wireless charger for the fastest possible charging speeds. Note that for multi-device chargers, the wattage will typically be divided among different charging coils, so those numbers will naturally be higher
4. Due to the overheating protection feature of AirPods cases, the case may periodically stop charging for a few seconds before beginning again. If this happens, the indicator light will turn off for a while and then turn on again. This is a normal occurrence while charging.
5.Place your phone on the center of the wireless charging point to ensure stable charging.