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Is dual charging possible ( wireless/wired)?

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drkrishall

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What happens if you plug you phone in to charge then set the phone down on a wireless charger? Can they charge simultaneously or does one take priority?
 
Ususlly the "wireless charger" is a little plate that plugs into the charging plate of the phone, so you can't plug both of them in at once. (If you could, the results would be, to say the least, "interesting".)
 
It would depend on the paths of the two charging circuits. If they're in series with each other, you'll be putting double the voltage into the battery. If they're in parallel you'll be putting double the current into the battery, and depending on the charger's output protection, it could be like hooking the outputs of both chargers together. There are many other considerations like voltage differential & ripple, but either way it's almost sure to damage the battery or device (or both), & will certainly void the warranty. Worst case scenario, any or all the components (phone and chargers) catch fire, battery swells or explodes, and possibly you're injured by shrapnel. Long story short, don't do it.

BTW, what are you trying to accomplish with this? Faster charging? Is it worth possibly throwing away hundreds of dollars if things go bad and you're left with a paper weight?
 
Rukbat said:
Ususlly the "wireless charger" is a little plate that plugs into the charging plate of the phone, so you can't plug both of them in at once. (If you could, the results would be, to say the least, "interesting".)
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I believe he's speaking about a Qi standard charger (wireless induction charging). You have a pad that you place the phone on and it charges it with magnetic induction. There is nothing plugged into the micro USB port when using a Qi wireless charger
 
vzwuser76 said:
It would depend on the paths of the two charging circuits. If they're in series with each other, you'll be putting double the voltage into the battery. If they're in parallel you'll be putting double the current into the battery, and depending on the charger's output protection, it could be like hooking the outputs of both chargers together. There are many other considerations like voltage differential & ripple, but either way it's almost sure to damage the battery or device (or both), & will certainly void the warranty. Worst case scenario, any or all the components (phone and chargers) catch fire, battery swells or explodes, and possibly you're injured by shrapnel. Long story short, don't do it.

BTW, what are you trying to accomplish with this? Faster charging? Is it worth possibly throwing away hundreds of dollars if things go bad and you're left with a paper weight?
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I am only curious. Sure faster charging would be nice.
 
It tears a hole in the time/space continuium, not only voiding your warranty but also creates a void which opens up a black hole. Avoid this at all costs.
 
rabidhunter said:
It tears a hole in the time/space continuium, not only voiding your warranty but also creates a void which opens up a black hole. Avoid this at all costs.
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:rofl:

Actually, it will stop charging wirelessly when you plug it into the wall. No fast charging, no dead paperweight, and no black holes.
 
AntimonyER said:
:rofl:

Actually, it will stop charging wirelessly when you plug it into the wall. No fast charging, no dead paperweight, and no black holes.
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Thanks, wasn't sure if there was any sort of protection like that built in, & sure as hell wasn't going to test it on my phone!
 
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