Wireless Charger: Must have?

Rob_G77 · 07-27-2021, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Punkwrock

If I could code out my wireless charger I would. It's junk….I have an IPhone 11 and it hardly charges and just heats up the phone. I don't know why BMW doesn't have an off button like my Type-R did

You can turn off the wireless charging in the IDrive settings.

Rob

Punkwrock · 07-28-2021, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob_G77

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Originally Posted by Punkwrock

If I could code out my wireless charger I would. It's junk….I have an IPhone 11 and it hardly charges and just heats up the phone. I don't know why BMW doesn't have an off button like my Type-R did

You can turn off the wireless charging in the IDrive settings.

Rob

When the hell was this implemented? Only thing I see is I can turn off the notification that you left the phone in the charger but nothing about turning off the charger

Mail4loys · 07-28-2021, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Punkwrock

When the hell was this implemented? Only thing I see is I can turn off the notification that you left the phone in the charger but nothing about turning off the charger

Its not just the charger. it has more variables to consider. For me the heating issue was due to cellular data accessed by multiple application in the background. (I used to have the same issue with my charger in X7 using iPhone 12). When I enabled hotspot, the heating stopped and I was able to use wireless charging for my recent long trip

oonowindoo · 07-29-2021, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by moonboy

Its not just wireless charger that is provided, its also extra microphone on roof near passenger added to driver's microphone and extra USB in armrest compartment as far as I know. I find Qi charging very practical since Apple Carplay takes so much much power, its kinda unusable without connecting phone via cable which is just a hassle. Also its able to charge through some very thick cases, it charges my iPhone XR through OtterBox defender case just fine.

Maybe that must be country specific.

M340i without wireless charging have 2 microphones on the ceiling, 1 on each side , 2 USBs in the arm rest.

CeriusM · 07-29-2021, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MattEcho

Besides being able to charge a phone, am I missing anything by not including the wireless charger in my build? I don't really use wireless charging in my vehicles.

Getting ready to pull the trigger on a build and don't want to leave anything out.

Go do yourself a favor, go to mous.co and get a case and charger vent mount. It's a fast charger and works light-years better than the BMW wireless charger.

themnmd · 07-29-2021, 08:20 PM

Works well as a phone heater or sunglasses holder

M340i Pride · 07-30-2021, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MattEcho

Besides being able to charge a phone, am I missing anything by not including the wireless charger in my build? I don't really use wireless charging in my vehicles.

Getting ready to pull the trigger on a build and don't want to leave anything out.

Simply not worth it. Usb c charges very fast and the cable is only a minimal nuisance.

davefromfla · 07-30-2021, 04:32 PM

Agree- total crap. Just plug it in.

Ikester19 · 07-30-2021, 09:21 PM

Haven't had any overheating issues with mine. Seems to work fine albeit quite a slow charge. I don't rely on it as my phone is charged via mains each night and this is sufficient to last a full day. I'd say it's handy to have so I would option it if was available but wouldn't be a deal breaker if it wasn't.

Travisty65 · 08-01-2021, 11:18 PM

As some have said, it makes my phone overheat a little on 30+ minute drives. The USB-C ports charge my phone way faster and it's less of a fuss imo

oonowindoo · 08-02-2021, 12:37 PM

has anyone tried a aftermarket wireless pad with the USB-C? does it charge faster?

07-29-2021, 08:20 PM	#50
themnmd Colonel 1691 Rep 2,699 Posts Drives: 23 X5MC Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: San Rafael CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M340i X [0.00]	Works well as a phone heater or sunglasses holder
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07-30-2021, 04:32 PM	#52
davefromfla First Lieutenant 114 Rep 354 Posts Drives: 2021 M440ix Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Wireless charging Agree- total crap. Just plug it in. __________________ Previous: E36 M3, E46 M3, 135i, M235i, 440i
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07-30-2021, 09:21 PM	#53
Ikester19 Captain 2124 Rep 908 Posts Drives: G20 M340ix; F30 328i msport Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Brisban iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 330i LCI [0.00] 2020 G20 M340ix [0.00]	Haven't had any overheating issues with mine. Seems to work fine albeit quite a slow charge. I don't rely on it as my phone is charged via mains each night and this is sufficient to last a full day. I'd say it's handy to have so I would option it if was available but wouldn't be a deal breaker if it wasn't.
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Travisty65 New Member 3 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 320d M Sport G20; X6 M50d F16 Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Western Australia iTrader: (0)	As some have said, it makes my phone overheat a little on 30+ minute drives. The USB-C ports charge my phone way faster and it's less of a fuss imo
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08-02-2021, 12:37 PM	#55
oonowindoo Captain 244 Rep 701 Posts Drives: 2021 M340i RWD Join Date: May 2013 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	has anyone tried a aftermarket wireless pad with the USB-C? does it charge faster?
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