BMW Wireless Phone Charger + iPhoneX

Skyhigh · 09-18-2018, 05:23 AM

The iPhone X fits perfectly in the charger, however it barely charges. A lot of heat is being dissipated, the phone gets warm, but even when in idle (not used for Apple Carplay or anything else) - it takes ages to charge a few percent.

Do you share the same experience and has BMW been contacted? Are there any alternatives out there?

P.s. of course I have tried with and without a phone case... didn't notice much of a difference in charging performance.

IAmATeaf · 09-18-2018, 12:13 PM

Doesn’t wirelessly charging on iPhones generally suck anyway?

Skyhigh · 09-18-2018, 12:15 PM

No.
Have a wireless charger at home - works great, fast charging, limited heat. The BMW one is not even close to half the performance.

bimmer456 · 09-18-2018, 12:18 PM

I'm hoping the Xs will support faster wireless charging. The fastest wireless charging on iPhone X is slow.

Skyhigh · 09-18-2018, 12:24 PM

Not really. It was greatly improved by iOS11 I believe and is not much slower at all in comparison to a wired charging. Given that you have a proper wireless charger that is.

I did not read anything about improved wireless charging capability on XS.

But back to the original question....?

bimmer456 · 09-18-2018, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Skyhigh

Not really. It was greatly improved by iOS11 I believe and is that much slower at all in comparison to a wired charging. Given that you have a proper wireless charger that is.

I did not read anything about improved wireless charging capability on XS.

But back to the original question....?

I have the fastest available wired charging setup and the wired charging is much faster charging to 50 percent in 30 minutes. The fastest wireless charging on android can get close to this if not exceeding it.

gtabmwdriver2011 · 09-23-2018, 10:19 AM

Have the same issue. Very little charging, a lot of heat. I gave up on using the wireless charging in the car at all, because I am concerned that generating so much heat in an enclosed space (armrest) could be very bad for the phone.

Skyhigh · 09-23-2018, 11:07 AM

I wouldn't be concerned about the phone - it stops charging as soon as a certain temperature threshold is reached. Brightness (when used) is then also reduced. It has its protective mechanisms and it is not much different than using your phone on the beach in a hot summer day

But the lack of charging is ridiculous...
Is there a point and way to contact BMW about that... individually or collectively?

cybletech · 09-23-2018, 08:40 PM

Same problem here. I use a wireless charger at my desk with reasonable charging time and little heat.

Why is bmw so bad at technology?

sahajesh · 09-24-2018, 07:20 AM

Same here, too slow and went back to a cable.

Milkman670 · 09-27-2018, 09:09 AM

I'd like to tell you how the Galaxy s9+ wireless charging works in my F31 buy I can't because doesn't fit

ishowerinjager · 09-27-2018, 09:22 AM

Exact same experience here. Very little to no charging happening. I've actually had my iPhone X completely shut itself off twice while wireless charging because it was so hot. Scared me the first time it happened because my Apple CarPlay glitched out and the whole system was acting really weird.

I would love if someone contact Bmw about this because the unit is literally 100% useless and a scam to have them charge for it. Mine overheats in less than an hour while only gaining maybe 10%. If we bought a wireless charger that worked like that at any store they would quickly recall it and refund everyone's money.

Johnny0723 · 09-27-2018, 08:57 PM

Me too. The wireless charging is crap. I don't even use it due to it sucking so bad.

Hypermile · 09-28-2018, 05:25 AM

Now that Waze is on CarPlay, I finally used my OEM wireless charger in the armrest of my LCI F31. My commute for work is about 1h20m one way. Once I arrived at my destination, and took my phone out of the arm rest, it was very warm and the charge level never moved up or down. I am going back to USB charging. Basic BMW technology FTL!

montr · 09-28-2018, 08:00 PM

Here is my setup for iPhone X, Waze and CarPlay. Works well but phone get warm (not hot). It is not BMW OEM but whole cost was less than $30.
My phone has the Apple silicon case. It does not slide or move in my daily driving.

Skyhigh · 09-29-2018, 12:02 AM

Easy and straight forward solution but far from elegant....
There must be a better arm-Rest solution.

rak299 · 09-29-2018, 12:15 AM

I have galaxy s9 (no plus) and the phone fits fine in the built-in cradle with or without a case. It seems to charge quickly.

Skyhigh · 10-01-2018, 03:44 PM

I'm thinking - could it be an idea to disassemble the charger and see what's inside and maybe how to improve it? (e.g. location of spools, replacement of spools, etc.)?

Hmm: https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=953073

Hypermile · 10-02-2018, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Skyhigh

I'm thinking - could it be an idea to disassemble the charger and see what's inside and maybe how to improve it? (e.g. location of spools, replacement of spools, etc.)?

Hmm: https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=953073

I'd love to re-locate mine from the arm rest to the coin holder behind the cup holders.

09-18-2018, 05:23 AM	#1
Skyhigh Brigadier General 1887 Rep 3,871 Posts Drives: BMW F36 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	BMW Wireless Phone Charger + iPhoneX The iPhone X fits perfectly in the charger, however it barely charges. A lot of heat is being dissipated, the phone gets warm, but even when in idle (not used for Apple Carplay or anything else) - it takes ages to charge a few percent. Do you share the same experience and has BMW been contacted? Are there any alternatives out there? P.s. of course I have tried with and without a phone case... didn't notice much of a difference in charging performance. __________________ "Large increases in cost with questionable increases in performance can be tolerated only in cars and women."
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09-18-2018, 12:15 PM	#3
Skyhigh Brigadier General 1887 Rep 3,871 Posts Drives: BMW F36 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	No. Have a wireless charger at home - works great, fast charging, limited heat. The BMW one is not even close to half the performance. __________________ "Large increases in cost with questionable increases in performance can be tolerated only in cars and women."
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bimmer456 Major General 2960 Rep 5,993 Posts Drives: 340i Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Pasadena, CA iTrader: (0)	I'm hoping the Xs will support faster wireless charging. The fastest wireless charging on iPhone X is slow.
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Skyhigh Brigadier General 1887 Rep 3,871 Posts Drives: BMW F36 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Not really. It was greatly improved by iOS11 I believe and is not much slower at all in comparison to a wired charging. Given that you have a proper wireless charger that is. I did not read anything about improved wireless charging capability on XS. But back to the original question....? __________________ "Large increases in cost with questionable increases in performance can be tolerated only in cars and women."
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09-23-2018, 10:19 AM	#7
gtabmwdriver2011 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 340i xDrive Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	Have the same issue. Very little charging, a lot of heat. I gave up on using the wireless charging in the car at all, because I am concerned that generating so much heat in an enclosed space (armrest) could be very bad for the phone.
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Skyhigh Brigadier General 1887 Rep 3,871 Posts Drives: BMW F36 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't be concerned about the phone - it stops charging as soon as a certain temperature threshold is reached. Brightness (when used) is then also reduced. It has its protective mechanisms and it is not much different than using your phone on the beach in a hot summer day But the lack of charging is ridiculous... Is there a point and way to contact BMW about that... individually or collectively? __________________ "Large increases in cost with questionable increases in performance can be tolerated only in cars and women."
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09-23-2018, 08:40 PM	#9
cybletech New Member 5 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 2018 440i MPPSK Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	Same problem here. I use a wireless charger at my desk with reasonable charging time and little heat. Why is bmw so bad at technology?
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sahajesh Brigadier General 2294 Rep 4,451 Posts Drives: 2021 G05 X5 40i Tanzanite Blue Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Sheffield, UK iTrader: (0)	Same here, too slow and went back to a cable.
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Milkman670 Private First Class 229 Rep 149 Posts Drives: 2018 330i F31 MSport II Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Alberta iTrader: (0)	I'd like to tell you how the Galaxy s9+ wireless charging works in my F31 buy I can't because doesn't fit __________________
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09-27-2018, 09:22 AM	#12
ishowerinjager Second Lieutenant 111 Rep 216 Posts Drives: 2017 340i M Performance Editio Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Edmonton iTrader: (0)	Exact same experience here. Very little to no charging happening. I've actually had my iPhone X completely shut itself off twice while wireless charging because it was so hot. Scared me the first time it happened because my Apple CarPlay glitched out and the whole system was acting really weird. I would love if someone contact Bmw about this because the unit is literally 100% useless and a scam to have them charge for it. Mine overheats in less than an hour while only gaining maybe 10%. If we bought a wireless charger that worked like that at any store they would quickly recall it and refund everyone's money. __________________ 2017 340i M Performance Edition: Fashion Grey, MPPSK, M performance front splitter, rear diffuser, side sills, black grille, CF spoiler, 405M 20s, 8AT, full Marino interior and dash, adaptive suspension
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Johnny0723 New Member 24 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 1990 BMW M3 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	Me too. The wireless charging is crap. I don't even use it due to it sucking so bad.
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Hypermile First Lieutenant 50 Rep 308 Posts Drives: 2017 F31 328d xDrive M-S M-P Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (0)	Now that Waze is on CarPlay, I finally used my OEM wireless charger in the armrest of my LCI F31. My commute for work is about 1h20m one way. Once I arrived at my destination, and took my phone out of the arm rest, it was very warm and the charge level never moved up or down. I am going back to USB charging. Basic BMW technology FTL! __________________ 2017 F31 328d xDrive M Sport M Performance
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montr Captain 157 Rep 716 Posts Drives: 2010 335d, 2018 430i G-Coupe Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Here is my setup for iPhone X, Waze and CarPlay. Works well but phone get warm (not hot). It is not BMW OEM but whole cost was less than $30. My phone has the Apple silicon case. It does not slide or move in my daily driving. Attached Images
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Skyhigh Brigadier General 1887 Rep 3,871 Posts Drives: BMW F36 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Easy and straight forward solution but far from elegant.... There must be a better arm-Rest solution. __________________ "Large increases in cost with questionable increases in performance can be tolerated only in cars and women."
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rak299 Major 601 Rep 1,048 Posts Drives: 2021 M3 6MT Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: san francisco iTrader: (0)	I have galaxy s9 (no plus) and the phone fits fine in the built-in cradle with or without a case. It seems to charge quickly.
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Skyhigh Brigadier General 1887 Rep 3,871 Posts Drives: BMW F36 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	I'm thinking - could it be an idea to disassemble the charger and see what's inside and maybe how to improve it? (e.g. location of spools, replacement of spools, etc.)? Hmm: https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=953073 __________________ "Large increases in cost with questionable increases in performance can be tolerated only in cars and women." Last edited by Skyhigh; 10-01-2018 at 03:51 PM..
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