11-23-2020, 10:59 AM | #1 |
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Wireless Charging Question
I have a 2018 540i with wireless charging. It does a pretty lousy job of charging the phone, more like it just holds the charge. My lease is up in 4 months and wondering, is it any better on the 2021?
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11-23-2020, 11:43 AM | #2 |
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Exactly same wireless charger on all G30 MYs including LCI
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11-29-2020, 01:58 PM | #4 |
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I must say, however, that yours may just be defective. Mine, 2019 M550, charges the phone quickly, with no problems at all.
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11-29-2020, 09:49 PM | #5 | |
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Are you running ACP? Or using the phone for music? There was another thread on here that suggested that may be the cause of the charging issue. |
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11-30-2020, 08:50 AM | #6 |
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I use the BMW software, not ACP. Also, I periodically use the phone for music, but that does not seem to impact the charging function in my car. BTW, I have iPhone 10r.
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11-30-2020, 09:31 AM | #7 | |
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Still.... Odd. Last night picking up dinner, when I left home my phone was at 59%... roughly 15 minutes in the car and when I returned home—I was at 67%. (While on a phone call) If it were me...I would have BMW dealership check it out. |
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12-05-2020, 11:07 AM | #8 |
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I use ACP exclusively so maybe that's it. I'm a realtor in LA so I practically live in my car. I use ACP all the time for listening and responding to text messages. Also Apple Maps, Google Maps, and Spotify. I'm turning the car in soon so not going to bother having the dealer see if there's something wrong with it. Hopefully the 2021 will be better.
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12-05-2020, 10:34 PM | #9 | |
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But no matter what. Wireless charging is always slower and more problematic than the cord. First you have the power output of the wireless charger and then you have the heat issue. If you need the phone to charge fast you will need to use the cord in the center console. That will charge at full speed. |
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I blame Apple... |
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12-06-2020, 01:22 AM | #11 | |
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I use a cable as it charges much faster. |
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