08-30-2021, 09:36 AM | #1 |
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Wireless charger from Aliexpress
Anyone has had any experience with this wireless charger from Aliexpress? I've just ordered it for 22 x3M40 since it comes with the free return. It comes with the connector that plugs into 12v socket wiring underneath of the shifter cover panel and doesn't block 12v socket. Should it work for LCI?
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08-30-2021, 10:43 AM | #3 |
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That one charges off the USB A port. It will be very slow. I recommend the SigHILL branded one on Amazon. It uses the cigarette lighter for power and can charge much faster.
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https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005...53b612cc041-20 Agree, SigHill is quite good, but it blocks cigarette lighter that I use for Radar detector |
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08-30-2021, 11:50 AM | #5 |
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No AliExpress car chargers here unfortunately. I like my car to be less on fire, and phone more charged.
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On a separate note, I don't think it is worse or better than all these generic brands you can get of Amazon.. |
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https://allegro.pl/oferta/ladowarka-...c1-10732234676
I use this, may be you can find it on Amazon too, it has fast charging for Samsung and Apple. I have had no problems and has a snug fit in the place where you would usually have the wireless charger.. |
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08-31-2021, 07:49 AM | #8 |
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This is the one I have. It looks like it's a factory installed part. https://www.amazon.com/FIILINES-Wire...ap_m_rp_160_sc
The only issue I have with it is the phone can slide around on it. I'm going to stick on some bumpers as soon as I can find the right thing to use. |
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Have done a few long drives and it has been flawless so far. I specifically didn't order the factory charger because of this forum, and the similar issues I had with the factory one in my previous MINI. Always overheated my phone. I can't recommend any models from AliExpress cause I don't trust any electronics that isn't available for sale here through Amazon. I just don't trust it. As much as I hate Amazon, It's nice that have products that have a long history and tons of reviews. It's pricey, but I am ok with that. I don't need a $20 charger burning down my $60K vehicle. |
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08-31-2021, 01:53 PM | #12 |
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Once the car goes through the closing cycle and timeout it shuts off the 12V socket, the device no longer draws a current. If you are parked with the vehicle unlocked for an extended period of time, I am sure anything can drain your battery.
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The reason I went with the Sighill is that it has a vent at the area of the phone that gets warm during charging, I haven't seen any other wireless chargers that have this. I drove with the phone in the car for 4 hours the other day on CarPlay the whole time streaming music, and the phone was warm, but not scorching hot as the factory wireless chargers. |
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08-31-2021, 02:43 PM | #14 |
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great thanks. i sometimes go 2-3 weeks without driving my car so good to know the 12v doesn't draw any power.
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While I too trust Amazon more than Aliexpress, maybe we shouldn't. Be wary of the vendor your use, and know that you are most likely getting exactly the same item from the same factory branded by someone else. |
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That's very true. Anyone can sell on Amazon - unless item is sold (not even fulfilled) by Amazon, it is not much different from Ebay. By all means, I prefer Amazon to Aliexpress, but I can't find such product anywhere else except of Aliexpress - all alternatives either use USB for power or block cigarette lighter needed for Radar detector. Any ideas? - I would hate to hardwire Radar detector Last edited by ScubaHamster; 08-31-2021 at 03:45 PM.. |
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08-31-2021, 06:14 PM | #17 |
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I bought this for my 2022m40i. Works great, fits perfectly. Just buy it and be done;
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08FB...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 |
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Got this one yesterday and it fit perfect and works. Time will tell if it charges fast enough.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 |
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For new iphone users, i think an Apple-Magsafe charger seems to be one of the best options. it is slim and easy to place. safe, durable and really stable with magnets.
You can pretty easily fix it anywhere you want (vertical/horizontal) with just a powerful -enough- adhesive tape and will look cool with proper placement. something like that; (he fixed to console) |
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