I have a question about Qi wireless charging. / myLot

United States

August 18, 2019 11:03am CST

Does anyone know if it's possible to charge a phone with a wireless charging dock through a metal plate and otterbox case? I'm wondering if my wireless charger is too weak or if the metal plate is interfering with it. The metal plate is for magnetic mounting in my car, so I don't wish to remove it.

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Just an Ordinary Owl?

@owlwings (43900)

• Cambridge, England

18 Aug 19

Yes, a metal plate between the charger and the phone will seriously interfere with charging. A wireless charger works by having an oscillating magnetic field which induces current in coils inside the phone. If you put a metal plate between the phone and the charger, you will block most, if not all, of the power. The same applies if you put a magnetic backing on the phone case.

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Fr0z3nRebel

@Thawwed (10)

• United States

18 Aug 19

Wow, great response and very educating answer. I appreciate the insight. I guess it's either take the plate off or stick to wired charging. Thanks again!

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Mrki Krki

@mrki444 (15162)

• Croatia (Hrvatska)

18 Aug 19

Wirelles charging have short range even without any interfere, so metal is for sure problem.

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Mrki Krki

@mrki444 (15162)

• Croatia (Hrvatska)

18 Aug 19

@Thawwed Since range is very short I still.prefer wired charging.

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Fr0z3nRebel

@Thawwed (10)

• United States

18 Aug 19

That's what I was thinking, but I wasn't too sure. I love the idea of wireless charging but I enjoy my magnetic mount a lot more.

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Fr0z3nRebel

@Thawwed (10)

• United States

18 Aug 19

@mrki444 I agree. I was wanting to be "lazy" and find a quick drop and charge way kinda like the metal plate on the back where it's drop and mounted in my car lol

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