L**Y
Don't Buy - Only 18% Efficient, Charges Very Slowly Even Using High Powered Charger - Ruins Your Battery
Don't buy. This is terrible, it barely works. It's highly inefficient, I've calculated it's only 18% efficiency, where-as description says 70%. I've cross tested it with all kinds of wireless chargers using 2.1A (very high power) and my phone never says anything but 'Charging Slowly' and estimates 9hrs. Where-as if you plug same power cable in it, it'd be 100% in 1hr 20mins. Charging that slowly ruins the battery, especially if it's intermittent which is surely the point of wireless (pick up, put down, repeat). I threw it away because I was nervous about where that other 82% was going.
A**R
Three Stars
Doesn't work on wileyfox swift - overheated the phone.
P**E
Three Stars
Works with Moto G, etc, that need the data pins shorted. Charging a bit slow.
M**I
Five Stars
A+ 5*****
T**K
Overall a very cool accessory, but a few minor drawbacks
I own a Nokia Lumia 625, and was becoming increasingly jealous of the built in wireless charging in other Lumia and high end phones. I spent some time on YouTube looking at different videos and eventually came across these wireless charging receivers. So I took to Amazon to order one of these, plus a wireless charging plate from niceeshop for a further £3. Coming from China, I expected to have to wait a few weeks, however the parcels arrived in about 10 days, so I was very pleased. Overall, the product does what it is supposed to do, and I managed to get my phone to charge wirelessly on the first attempt. The charging pad itself plugs into the phones Micro-USB charging port and the sits on the back of the phone. (I have a silicone case over mine and it doesn't effect the charging). However, I have noticed that after a while it does start to heat up, and there are also a few COMPATIBILITY ISSUES that people need to be aware of:1) In my experience, because the Micro-USB plug on the receiver was too thick, it would not allow me to place it under the phones actual casing, hence the silicone case to cover it up.2) Secondly, the length of the cable is far longer than I anticipated. This is a problem as the receiver now covers half of my camera lens as this is located around a third down from the top of the phone. My device has a 4.7" screen, so you can tell how long this cable is. Therefore, in order for this charging receiver not to interfere with any hardware, you need to have a relatively large device, with the camera situated towards the top of the phone. The cable also blocks out my loudspeaker, as this is located near the bottom of the phone, in the centre. The length of the cable is around 4cm, with the length of the receiver a further 6.5cm, with a width of 3.5cm.3) Finally, you need the right shape Micro-USB port, and location. The port on your phone needs to be at the bottom due to the length of the cable. Furthermore, as the receiver only works when facing a certain way (Qi logo facing the phone, wireless symbol facing the charging plate) it means that the cable can only be plugged in a certain way. The best way I can describe making sure your phone is compatible is:-Place your device on a desk, with the back of the phone facing the desk, and the screen pointing up at the ceiling-Now look at the Micro-USB port, the trapezium shaped port should be pointing upwards, i.e. the shorter side closer to the screen, with the longer side closer to the back (desk). If in doubt, search for images of my device and compare your port to that. (I believe that the Samsung Galaxy S3's port is the same if you can't find images of my Lumia). Most phones should be compatible, but this way you should be able to make doubly sure.All in all, for under £7 (including the charging plate), I can now charge my phone wirelessly which is pretty cool. There are a few problems, yes, but for the price I can't complain too much. There is barely any information in the description, so I hope you find this of some use :)
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