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      08-17-2016, 10:59 AM   #1
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M2 Wireless Charging Information

For those who wanted to know how the phone fit in the arm rest, etc...from the BMW Guide app, Owner's Manual...
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What are you guys using for the portion on the phone? I understand its a small plug or cover for the phone which connects to the charge port. Any recommendations?
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      08-29-2016, 10:11 AM   #3
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What are you guys using for the portion on the phone? I understand its a small plug or cover for the phone which connects to the charge port. Any recommendations?
My car is still on the ship, so I cannot comment from experience.

That said, I'm not sure that I understand the question.

I am hoping this is a "wireless charger" snap in cradle and that BMW comes out with another one to hold the larger phones.
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If you use an iphone and you don't want to use the ugly BMW case you can't use wireless charging correct?
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If you use an iphone and you don't want to use the ugly BMW case you can't use wireless charging correct?
Well yes and no. You are correct in that the iPhone does not support the Qi standard for wireless charging (but my Apple Watch does....go figure).

However, there are cases other than BMW's that allow for wireless charging and they should work here as well, but hard to say for sure until someone tries it.

And @masou, I was told when I picked mine up that there are no plans for cases that could fit the Plus iPhone lines and even the iPhone 6/6s doesn't have one currently.
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If you use an iphone and you don't want to use the ugly BMW case you can't use wireless charging correct?
I looks like we can use any case or method that supports Qi charging.

See the functional requirements section above and http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1289144
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My car is still on the ship, so I cannot comment from experience.

That said, I'm not sure that I understand the question.

I am hoping this is a "wireless charger" snap in cradle and that BMW comes out with another one to hold the larger phones.
Sorry, maybe didn't pick the correct words.

I meant that when I saw the wireless charging option I started reading and saw that you can buy a small flat card type device which fits between your phone and your current case and the end connects to the charge port. But not sure if all out there are compatible with all chargers.

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Sorry, maybe didn't pick the correct words.

I meant that when I saw the wireless charging option I started reading and saw that you can buy a small flat card type device which fits between your phone and your current case and the end connects to the charge port. But not sure if all out there are compatible with all chargers.

read the reviews, seems most people complained that the lightning plug ribbon cable doesn't last very long.
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read the reviews, seems most people complained that the lightning plug ribbon cable doesn't last very long.
Yeah just saw that and also only 17 reviews.

So that is what I meant in my original post, that if anyone here had used a specific one they recommended because there are many options out there.. Thanks for sharing the info!
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I read somewhere that BMW offer a case to provide wireless charging.
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I read somewhere that BMW offer a case to provide wireless charging.
Enables the Apple iPhones to be charged wirelessly. The case also allows charging in combination with all BMW wireless charging special equipment, accessories and Qi enabled inductive chargers.

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BMW Apple iPhone 5/5S
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BMW Apple iPhone 6 Plus/6S Plus
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BMW Apple iPhone 6/6S
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see post #51 -> http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...1166484&page=3
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This looks cool, but I need to be able to see my phone so its mounted on a magnetic stand to the right of the shifter with a cable running back to the armrest.
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This looks cool, but I need to be able to see my phone so its mounted on a magnetic stand to the right of the shifter with a cable running back to the armrest.
Search the web all sorts of options...

http://www.mophie.com/shop/charge-force-vent-mount
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Search the web all sorts of options...

http://www.mophie.com/shop/charge-force-vent-mount
Very cool!

I was just trying to work out where i could place a second phone to use as a JB4 connector display, this is the solution Thanks!
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Here is a pic, I might buy one of those qi chargers to try it out.
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Is that wireless charge a "snap in adapter"?

Based on the owner's manual specifications and one owner's experience it can only accommodate the iPhone 6 and not the the iPhone 6 Plus. Hoping they introduce a iPhone 6 Plus size or universal "wireless" adapter.
I'll check later to see if it's like the snap in adapter
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I'll check later to see if it's like the snap in adapter
I didn't see a way for it to eject but its in the same location as the snap in adapter.
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Is that wireless charge a "snap in adapter"?

Based on the owner's manual specifications and one owner's experience it can only accommodate the iPhone 6 and not the the iPhone 6 Plus. Hoping they introduce a iPhone 6 Plus size or universal "wireless" adapter.
If it really can't support the iPhone 6 plus then I wonder why BMW would offer an iPhone 6 plus case
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So I'm guessing iPhone 7+ will not fit either? Trying to decide what size I'm going to pre order. Love the dual camera setup on the 7+ but at least the regular iPhone 7 got image stabilization this time.
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So I'm guessing iPhone 7+ will not fit either? Trying to decide what size I'm going to pre order. Love the dual camera setup on the 7+ but at least the regular iPhone 7 got image stabilization this time.
Yeah but + is still only one with optical zoom
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So went to BMW today and the X5 has wireless charging built into the side of the arm rest. I'm shocked the M2 isn't the same. My iPhone 6s+ fit in that one. It pulls in and out to accommodate thick and thin phones.
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So I'm guessing iPhone 7+ will not fit either? Trying to decide what size I'm going to pre order. Love the dual camera setup on the 7+ but at least the regular iPhone 7 got image stabilization this time.
Yeah but + is still only one with optical zoom
My plus comes tomorrow, will be my first time with such a big phone!

So since you have your car now, have you tried out the wireless charging as yet. I bought a cheap one from Amazon and it sucks.
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