G20 LCI wireless car charger issues?

sim_330e · 03-23-2024, 01:29 AM

Has anyone had issues with G20 wireless car chargers?

It shows a blue light which means it’s charging my phone but I never see my phone’s charge increase more than 1-2%?

Has anyone faced issues? Or what is the expected charge % rate?

Thanks
Simar

AM340iMiami · 03-23-2024, 07:10 AM

Everyone has issues with it. Barely charges the phone and causes the phone to overheat. It’s terrible. Common issues.

Eljefe25 · 03-23-2024, 07:20 AM

Probably the only option I regretted picking. Not worth the money at all.

toddwalton · 03-23-2024, 10:52 PM

The wireless charger is awful, doesn’t maintain a good connection, overheats the iPhone after an hour.

Spend $50 on a console tray, a USB-C right angle adapter, and some Gorilla Glue and use a MagSafe instead.

dhock_holiday · 03-24-2024, 02:33 AM

It’s not a wireless charger, it’s a phone heater. The only reason I optioned it was to get the digital key

sim_330e · 03-24-2024, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toddwalton

The wireless charger is awful, doesn’t maintain a good connection, overheats the iPhone after an hour.

Spend $50 on a console tray, a USB-C right angle adapter, and some Gorilla Glue and use a MagSafe instead.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dhock_holiday

It’s not a wireless charger, it’s a phone heater. The only reason I optioned it was to get the digital key

Thanks guys! It’s so disappointing to know that bmw are making features that aren’t usable or helpful..

Nevertheless, I will have to invest into a MagSafe charger.

toddwalton · 03-25-2024, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sim_330e

Nevertheless, I will have to invest into a MagSafe charger.

Smart move. Glue it down to a tray for one handed in/out operation and no damage to the car itself. It’s worked very well for me.

jpeckinp · 03-27-2024, 04:45 PM

My issue is I can barely get my phone S23 Ultra in the spot. I guess they think everyone owns small phones.

5ilver-5amurai · 03-27-2024, 09:09 PM

My S22 Ultra just fits with a thin phone case, but it does need to be pushed in with a little force to lay flat on the charging tray.

I haven't had horrible luck with the charging tray, it's definitely far from good but it works well in a pinch. If you are running android auto then it kind of balances out power usage and charging so your battery doesn't go down. If you are just charging a dead phone, you can get about 5 to 10% in 15 minutes which isn't great but gets you enough juice to make some calls or use the internet for a bit.

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toddwalton Lieutenant Colonel 1305 Rep 1,632 Posts Drives: 2019 X7 - 2024 G26 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	The wireless charger is awful, doesn’t maintain a good connection, overheats the iPhone after an hour. Spend $50 on a console tray, a USB-C right angle adapter, and some Gorilla Glue and use a MagSafe instead.
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jpeckinp Enlisted Member 5 Rep 36 Posts Drives: 2024 M440i Convertible Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (0)	My issue is I can barely get my phone S23 Ultra in the spot. I guess they think everyone owns small phones.
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5ilver-5amurai First Lieutenant 219 Rep 377 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	My S22 Ultra just fits with a thin phone case, but it does need to be pushed in with a little force to lay flat on the charging tray. I haven't had horrible luck with the charging tray, it's definitely far from good but it works well in a pinch. If you are running android auto then it kind of balances out power usage and charging so your battery doesn't go down. If you are just charging a dead phone, you can get about 5 to 10% in 15 minutes which isn't great but gets you enough juice to make some calls or use the internet for a bit.
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