wireless charging

[danlaw777]

Do you? is it worth it? any recommendations on which 1 to use?

 

[BoomerUS]

http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-s5/842680-wireless-charging.html

 

[larrykay]

Highly recommended...
I used it with my S3, and now my S5.
Never plug in a USB cable ever again!

 

[nicholb]

OEM back, Tylt Vu charger, iOttie car dock. All work great together. Love no having to deal with the USB cover or cords.

 

[AZgl1500]

The stock S5 back cover, just add this Qi charger.

Cheap price, works great, and it comes with the charging pad!

I have not used the USB port to charge the phone since about May 1st.

Just one tiny thing to do, place a small piece of business card or thick paper over the charging contacts. About 3/8" by 1/2" and make sure you don't overlay the rubber gasket. Took me about 15 seconds to add that on, never had a problem since.

Why? because the charger's contacts are just a tiny bit too shallow to make solid contact. But the paper overlay does the trick. And I saved a LOT OF MONEY.

* Qi Standard Wireless Charger kit 'mine' for $18.99 and includes the Charger Pad

 

[MikeC01]

I just got the Samsung replacement back with the wireless charging feature. I had an HTC Droid DNA before this which had the feature built in and I really enjoyed the convenience of it.

The new back is definitely thicker than the original one. Personally, I found the phone a little too thin and flimsy feeling before. With the new back it feels much more solid and has a little more heft to it.

I've only charged it wireless once so far, but I used my Nokia charging pad that I bought with my DNA. I definitely noticed the S5 does not get anywhere near as hot as the DNA did when charging.

 

[Timbo141]

I just got the Samsung replacement back with the wireless charging feature. I had an HTC Droid DNA before this which had the feature built in and I really enjoyed the convenience of it.

The new back is definitely thicker than the original one. Personally, I found the phone a little too thin and flimsy feeling before. With the new back it feels much more solid and has a little more heft to it.

Works great!
I also have the OEM wireless charging back and feel the same way.
I use the Belkin Air to protect it.
I have the Samsung charging pad next to the bed and one in the living room.

 

[nicholb]

I agree, the extra thickness of the OEM back does make the phone easier to hold onto.