2016 Wireless (Phone) Fast Charger

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by DustBunny, May 25, 2016.

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  1. DustBunny

    DustBunny New Member

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    is there anyway to upgrade the wireless charger in the prius to a fast charger?

    I have the Galaxy s7 and while driving for about an hour I think I only got +10% battery charged. There was little cell reception so the phone could have been draining faster, but 10% doesn't seem like much.

    thanks
     
    #1 DustBunny, May 25, 2016
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    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    I added (Phone) to your title to hopefully get more people in (otherwise they may be thinking fast charging the hybrid battery)
     
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    Would be great is someone is brave enough to diy it and replace the qi wireless charging port with a Samsung fast charger....as a fellow samsung user I would love the convenience of that. But then again with the whole issues of exploding batteries I wouldn't know if I would feel safe! if some brave soul attempts this or knows of anyone who has attempted this already please let us know.

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    I'm thinking of using a Maxtek multipurpose Powerbank bought from Aldi for £9.99 as I'd already got one.
    Dual USB ports for 2 devices, 2.1 amps for iPad or tablet and 1 amp for iPhone or smartphone
    7800mAh lithium ion rechargeable battery
    Built in led torch, all in a sleek aluminium

    I'm sure any similar Powerbank would do the trick though.
     
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    I used to have the S7 and not only did it charge slowly, but I often ended up with a super hot phone with not much charge.
     
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    Yes, my Nexus 6 was the same on the Qi pad. Always got very warm but charge was OK. Incidentally, the Nexus 6 had a curve back, so I stuck silicon buttons to the sides of the tray which speed any rocking motion but may have lifted the phone above the direct contact point.
     
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