Qi wireless charging

[tecknoes]

Hi to someone who can help!

I have just received a Qi Cheotech Staduim wireless charger for my LG G2 and after trying about three different USB plugs to connect it to the mains, (one is definitely a 2.1 amp unit) I'm getting zilch.

Has anyone managed to get the G2 to work with one of these units? ..........If yes how???????

 

[Klotar]

Is your G2 a Verizon model?

 

[tecknoes]

No, it was bought from Amazon UK

 

[Klotar]

OK. Of all the G2 variants out there for the various carriers and countries, only the Verizon G2 has built-in Qi wireless charging support.

In non-technical terms (because I'm not technical), a device must have a compatible (in this case, Qi) receiving coil in order to recieve the juice from your wireless charging pad, and only the Verizon variant has the coil built-in. You can get a universal Type A coil from Amazon or eBay for only a few dollars but you will 1) lose your micro-usb port and 2) have to use a cover/case of some sort because the G2's back cover is not designed to be removable.

 

[tecknoes]

Thanks to all for the advice

I believe that there is a case for the LG G2 to enable Qi charging. I have searched Amazon but there is no records of it.....anyone know where I can buy one from?

 

[Klotar]

That fabled wireless charging cover was supposedly to become available last fall shortly after the G2 launch in Europe(?). But I have never seen it announced/launched/released. At this point in time, I don't see it happening; whomever was to manufacture it seems to have missed the boat as far as the G2 is concerned.

The European version of the LG G2 to come with a separate case that supports wireless charging

 

[bberryhill0]

There's a huge thread somewhere that talks about this. You get a receiver and have to z fold the cord that plugs into the USB port.

* http://androidforums.com/lg-g2/785609-wireless-chargers.html