Wireless charging pad disabled, MagSafe Charger installed

[Josh256]

Got a much better MagSafe charger installed using two other posts to disable the OEM charging mat. This holds the phone higher and flat providing a perfect gap for the camera + case bezel:

Panel removal:
https://www.tacoma4g.com/forum/threads/disable-wireless-charger.5889/post-135027

Charge mat removal (partial/left side only took 30Sec with a pry tool):
https://www.tacoma4g.com/forum/threads/removal-of-panel-around-chargers.4442/post-123120

USB-C MagSafe charger (used 3M tape):
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09NRG9HCK?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

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[rkohlerbend]

You know that the factory Qi charger works with iPhones don't you?

 

[Josh256]

Thanks, I had no idea;) Jokes aside, I needed a solution that charges my phone as opposed to cooking it.

OEM Wireless charge mat:
My phone overheats and barely charges. Perhaps it's my phone's size [15 Pro, non Max], my MagSafe case and/or both however I don't experience poor [and worrisome] performance like this with any other wireless charge mat.

Replacement MagSafe charger:
Phone charges at a decent rate, doesn't over heat

 

[rkohlerbend]

I have an iPhone 12 Pro Max and it charges just fine on the Qi. It does get a bit warm, but my Mag Safe at home gets it a bit warm too.

 

[Josh256]

I suspected position/size and case may be contributing.. sits low [smaller phone] large gap behind a MagSafe case with rare earth magnets to boot.. regardless, wasn't good.

 

[rchrds]

You know that the factory Qi charger works with iPhones don't you?

All it does is maintain the current charge level with my iphone 13. The Qi chargers are garbage.

 

[reu2]

I use a peak designs MagSafe-compatible case on an iPhone 16 Pro. The manual says the new Taco should support up to 15 watts of wireless charging. I charge just fine on any magsafe charger with 5 watts plus. I don't get that much power in the Toyota dock, I get a warm phone with maybe 1 or 2% more charge over a 30-minute commute.

I'm hoping it's just placement on the pad. Has anyone tried supporting the phone a little higher? Maybe we can 3D print a riser?

 

[Josh256]

I would be weary of placing MagSafe on top of the OEM wireless charging pad.. Looks to be a simple fuse for non-hybrid, unfortunately pry tool for hybrid.

If you have a hybrid and don't want to disable the wireless charge matt I would suggest placement to the right or else a thin metal plate between the MagSafe and the OEM pad.. EDIT: but plenty of room to the right!

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