{"id":50205,"date":"2016-01-14T13:26:13","date_gmt":"2016-01-14T13:26:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/?p=50205"},"modified":"2021-06-30T12:00:15","modified_gmt":"2021-06-30T11:00:15","slug":"how-to-get-wireless-charging-on-any-phone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/2016\/01\/how-to-get-wireless-charging-on-any-phone\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get wireless charging on any phone"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"graf--h3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/owls2.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-50213\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-50213\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/owls2.jpg\" alt=\"owls2\" width=\"706\" height=\"363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/owls2.jpg 706w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/owls2-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/owls2-450x231.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"graf--p\">Wireless charging is brilliant \u2014 it\u2019s convenient, tidy and fast. Today, we\u2019re going to show you how you can get wireless charging on any phone, from iPhone to Android and Windows phones. Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n<p class=\"graf--p\">There are three different ways to add wireless charging to your phone:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"postList\">\n<li class=\"graf--li\">Internal receiver \u2014 use your phone maker\u2019s built-in wireless charging, or slip a wireless charging receiver beneath your phone\u2019s battery cover.<\/li>\n<li class=\"graf--li\">Charging case \u2014 put your phone in a case, which includes a wireless charging coil hooked up to your phone\u2019s charging port or to a designated port hidden under the battery cover.<\/li>\n<li class=\"graf--li\">External receiver \u2014 connect a wireless charging coil to your phone\u2019s charging port, tucking the coil into a case of your choice.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"graf--h4\">1. Internal receiver<\/h3>\n<p class=\"graf--p\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/maxfield-samsung-galaxy-s5-qi-internal-wireless-charging-adapter-p56540-300.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-50207\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-50207\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/maxfield-samsung-galaxy-s5-qi-internal-wireless-charging-adapter-p56540-300.jpg\" alt=\"maxfield-samsung-galaxy-s5-qi-internal-wireless-charging-adapter-p56540-300\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/maxfield-samsung-galaxy-s5-qi-internal-wireless-charging-adapter-p56540-300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/maxfield-samsung-galaxy-s5-qi-internal-wireless-charging-adapter-p56540-300-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/maxfield-samsung-galaxy-s5-qi-internal-wireless-charging-adapter-p56540-300-60x60.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Let\u2019s look at each method in turn in a little more detail, starting with that internal receiver. This discrete method only works on some phones, which either have been designed to include wireless charging or include enough space beneath the battery cover for a wireless charging coil to be implanted.<\/p>\n<p class=\"graf--p\">For example, this Wireless Charging Receiver for the Galaxy S5 simply slips under the battery cover, and connects to an internal port that Samsung have provided. It\u2019s a nice way to add wireless charging, as your phone looks exactly the same, it just has a cool new ability.<\/p>\n<p class=\"graf--p\">It can be hard to know which phones come with wireless charging built in, but doing a Google search for the name of your phone and \u201cwireless charging\u201d or \u201cQi\u201d (the most popular wireless charging standard) can work well. Another option is to look up your phone on a website like <a class=\"markup--anchor markup--p-anchor\" href=\"http:\/\/www.qinside.biz\/en\/support\/qi-enabled-phones-2015\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.qinside.biz\/en\/support\/qi-enabled-phones-2015\">QInside<\/a> (be sure to click the \u201cQi integrated\u201d tab).<\/p>\n<p class=\"graf--p\">If your phone doesn\u2019t have wireless charging out of the box, don\u2019t worry \u2014 it\u2019s still possible to add it through charging cases or external receivers, as shown below.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"graf--h4\">2. Charging case<\/h3>\n<p class=\"graf--p\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/maxfield-iphone-6s-plus-6-plus-wireless-charging-case-black-p56560-300.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-50208\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-50208\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/maxfield-iphone-6s-plus-6-plus-wireless-charging-case-black-p56560-300.jpg\" alt=\"maxfield-iphone-6s-plus-6-plus-wireless-charging-case-black-p56560-300\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/maxfield-iphone-6s-plus-6-plus-wireless-charging-case-black-p56560-300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/maxfield-iphone-6s-plus-6-plus-wireless-charging-case-black-p56560-300-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/maxfield-iphone-6s-plus-6-plus-wireless-charging-case-black-p56560-300-60x60.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Charging cases are a simple and easy way to add wireless charging to many phones, including the latest iPhones and popular Android phones. Some Android manufacturers offer official wireless charging cases for their phones, which can be a great option.<\/p>\n<p class=\"graf--p\">Apple doesn\u2019t make a wireless charging case themselves, but the rich iOS ecosystem ensures that there are plenty of third-party options available. At the time of writing, we have more than two dozen iPhone 6S wireless charging cases, so you\u2019ll definitely have your choice of styles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"graf--p\">One popular option is the <a class=\"markup--anchor markup--p-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/aircharge-mfi-qi-iphone-6s-6-wireless-charging-case-white-54478\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/aircharge-mfi-qi-iphone-6s-6-wireless-charging-case-white-54478\">Aircharge Wireless Charging Case<\/a>, which adds Qi charging to the iPhone 6 and 6S without adding much weight or bulk. The Aircharge case has been made through Apple\u2019s MFi program, and should add good protection to your iPhone as well.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"graf--p\">3. External receiver<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-73596\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/79444.jpg\" alt=\"Olixar Ultra Thin USB-C Qi Wireless Charging Adapter\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/79444.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/79444-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/79444-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/79444-60x60.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"graf--p\">This is one of the fastest and most universal options, allowing you to add wireless charging to almost any phone. The external receiver simply connects to your charging port, and hides inside almost any case. Choose an opaque case for best results, unless you want to show off your phone\u2019s newfound abilities!<\/p>\n<p class=\"graf--p\">For an Android or Windows phone, you\u2019ll need a USB-C wireless charging adapter, <a class=\"markup--anchor markup--p-anchor\" href=\"\/olixar-ultra-thin-usb-c-wireless-charging-adapter-silver-79444\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/encharge-universal-qi-wireless-charging-adapter-micro-usb-standard-46357\">available here<\/a>. For recent iPhone models, you\u2019ll instead need an external receiver with a Lightning connector, <a class=\"markup--anchor markup--p-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/olixar-iphone-lightning-qi-universal-wireless-charging-adapter-79448\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/choetech-iphone-6s-6-qi-wireless-charging-adapter-56682\">available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"graf--p\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p class=\"graf--p\">We hope you feel better informed about wireless charging options now. Whether you choose a new phone with an internal wireless receiver, pick up a wireless charging case or add an external receiver, you&#8217;ll be able to enjoy convenient wireless charging with any <a class=\"markup--anchor markup--p-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/by-type\/charging-and-adapters\/qi-wireless-chargers\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/by-type\/chargers\/qi-wireless-chargers\/qi-charging-pads\">Qi wireless charger<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"graf--p\">If you have any questions we can answer, or feedback on what we can improve, we\u2019d welcome them in the comments below. Thanks for your time and have a great week!<\/p>\n\n<!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 2.0.27.4 -->\n<div class=\"quads-location quads-ad1\" id=\"quads-ad1\" style=\"float:none;margin:0px 0 0px 0;text-align:center;\">\n<div id=\"bari-widget\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wireless charging is brilliant \u2014 it\u2019s convenient, tidy and fast. 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