Wireless charging for smartphones has been around for a long time but it is mostly offered with flagship and upper midrange devices. If you didn’t look into your phone’s battery specifications at the time of buying it, you might be wondering if it can be charged wirelessly. While it may not deliver charging speeds as fast as wired charging, wireless charging has its own advantages. If you spend most of your time at your work desk, a wireless charger may be a good investment. You can say goodbye to wires and easily charge your phone while it rests on your desk. In this article, we bring you the top 8 methods to check if your phone supports wireless charging.
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Can’t get wireless charging to work?
If you’re certain that your smartphone supports wireless charging, but you can’t get it to work, try these quick fixes.
Remove your phone’s case/cover: Some phone cases/covers are not compatible with wireless chargers. This is particularly true for metal and thick plastic covers. Either remove your phone’s cover or use a silicone/TPU case to charge the device wirelessly.
Place the phone correctly on the charging pad: Make sure your phone’s wireless charging coil aligns perfectly with the wireless charging pad. If the placement is off, your phone won’t charge.
Enable fast wireless charging: If your phone is trickle charging while it’s placed on a wireless charging pad, go to Settings>Battery and enable fast wireless charging.
Wait for phone to cool down: Overheating is quite common while charging your phone wirelessly. Once the internal temperature of your device rises above a certain point, it automatically shuts off the charging mechanism. Wait for your phone to cool down and try again.
Use a different charger: It is possible that the fault lies with your wireless charger. Only use authentic accessories that are compatible with your device.
Check your phone’s battery settings
The simplest way of checking whether your phone supports wireless charging or not is by visiting its battery settings. Here’s how you can do it on a Samsung smartphone.
Step 1: Go to Settings and select Battery and device care.
Step 2: Tap on Battery.
Step 3: Select More battery settings.
Step 4: If there is an option for Fast wireless charging, it means your smartphone supports wireless charging.
Check the phone’s user manual
If you still have your smartphone’s retail box, dig through it and find the device’s user manual. The user manual may contain instructions on how to use a wireless charger with your device, confirming that it supports the feature. You can try scanning the retail box for details related to wireless charging.
Check the manufacturer’s website
If you don’t have your smartphone’s retail box within reach, you can simply check the manufacturer’s website for the device’s spec sheet. Once you land on your smartphone’s product page, scan its specifications to check for wireless charging. If it isn’t mentioned in the battery or charging section, it is unlikely that your phone supports wireless charging.
Check the smartphone’s Amazon page
If the smartphone manufacturer’s website does not give you any clue about its wireless charging specs, check its Amazon page. If the smartphone supports wireless charging, it will be mentioned in the ‘About this item’ section or the extended spec sheet at the bottom of the page.
Use the Wireless Charging Checker app by Widget7
Another quick way to confirm whether your phone supports wireless charging or not is by using the Wireless Charging Checker app by Widget7. This no-nonsense app lists your device’s model name, product code, and other details on the home page. Tap on Check Wireless Charging to know the results.
Check the Wireless Power Consortium website
The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) is a group of major tech conglomerates working towards the goal of global adoption of its wireless charging interfaces. Some of the members of WPC include Apple, Qualcomm, Samsung, MediaTek, and Google. You can check whether your smartphone utilises WPC’s wireless charging interface by searching for your device on their website. Go to https://www.wirelesspowerconsortium.com/ and click on the search bar to check whether your phone is in their database.
Check the Qi Inside website
Qi is a wireless charging standard that is used on a lot of smartphones. Go to the Qi Inside website to check if your phone supports wireless charging. Click the name of your smartphone’s manufacturer and look for your model in the list. You can also scroll the page for the long list of all smartphone models that support Qi wireless charging.
Got a wireless charger nearby? Connect it to your smartphone
This seems like a no-brainer option but some users may be hesitant to try it since wireless chargers rely on magnetic induction for powering a device. If you have a wireless charger nearby, you can place your phone on it to check whether it supports wireless charging. Your smartphone will not be harmed if it doesn’t have wireless charging support.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Does my phone support wireless charging?
Go to your phone’s settings and check the battery section for wireless charging support. You can also check the manufacturer’s website or the device’s Amazon page for all specs related to battery and charging. If it doesn’t mention wireless charging then it most likely doesn’t support it. To be absolutely sure, install the Wireless Charging Checker app by Widget7 on your device and run a quick check.
How long does it take to wirelessly charge a smartphone?
A 10-15W wireless charger takes up to 3 hours to charge a regular smartphone with a 5,000mAh battery.
Is wireless charging faster than wired charging?
No, wireless charging is not faster than wired charging. Every smartphone that supports wireless charging can be charged faster using a power adapter and a USB cable.
How do I turn on wireless charging?
Wireless charging is enabled on your smartphone by default. All you need to do is place the device on a wireless charging pad.
Does iPhone have wireless charging?
All iPhones from iPhone 8 support wireless charging.
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Conclusion
These are the top 8 ways you can check if your phone supports wireless charging. If you own a budget Android smartphone, chances are it does not have wireless charging support since this feature is only found in midrange and flagship devices. If you found this article useful, let us know in the comments!
