The limitless 5.0 cases with Magsafe doesn't work?
Does anyone know of a good charging mount that could be used to fit the phone behind the steering wheel, please?
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iPhone 14 Pro Max in Model Y
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Does anyone know of a good charging mount that could be used to fit the phone behind the steering wheel, please?
This one works on the passenger side but only sometimes on the driver's side: https://www.amazon.com/TORRAS-iPhone-Pro-Max-Case/dp/B0B5LMQH28/
On the driver's side I have to apply pressure to the phone for a few seconds till it starts up and then can let off the pressure. On a 1hr road trip the phone got so hot it disabled charging. I've only had the MY for 1 week so haven't tested longer charging on the passenger side yet.
Mine does with the same case, but only on the left side (probably to do with the camera bump more than anything else!)
Given the battery is lasting easily 3 days for me and the wired connection is at max speed in the car, I am not too fussed about using wireless charging with all the associated extra heat..
Beware, based on this thread with people saying this case worked, I ordered this one (Graphite color) and it DID NOT work on 2022 Model Y charging pad: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0B1PL8TLT?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 I also have a 2018 Model 3 with aftermarket Taptes charging pad (the one that supports portrait and landscape charging) and it DOES charge on that on both sides and landscape. My Model Y also won't charge an iPhone 12 Pro Max with this case Rebel Series Gen-2 yet it charges fine on the Taptes. My conclusion is Tesla uses a weak coil for their pads. Anyone find a case that actually works!?
Really? I have the exact same case (Graphite color) and it doesn't work, this is the one I bought https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0B1PL8TLT?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1
I have the same case and it doesn't charge on my 2022 Model Y. Won't charge on the left, the right, or upside down. This is the case Amazon.co.uk
I have the same case for a iPhone 13 Pro Max and that doesn't charge on the old style Tesla wireless charger either (the one that was an accessory). It charges if I have a clear case (no MagSafe).
It does charge on a regular Qi wireless charger I have on my desk.
I don't think MagSafe cases work with the Tesla wireless chargers either current or old.
It does charge on a regular Qi wireless charger I have on my desk.
I don't think MagSafe cases work with the Tesla wireless chargers either current or old.
Utumno
2 x Model Y LR (2022 Q2 & 2023 Q3)
2022 Q2 Model Y, haven't had any problems whatsoever with a 13 Pro or a 14 Pro Max on either driver or passenger side wireless charger, with ether Apple MagSafe Leather and Silicon cases or Otterbox "thin" MagSafe cases fitted.
Changed my case for a MagSafe one on my 12 Pro Max and it is better than the previous case I had.
However none work that well, they will charge intermittently/slowly and heat the phone because coils aren’t aligned and the camera bump creates a gap. This is why some people claim it is fine and others not (a bit like Telsa auto wipers).
I‘ve gone with a phone mount and given up with the charge pad. I can charge correctly, use a decent sat nav and play/control podcasts.
I guess I might be fortunate then, i don't even have to manoeuvre it either, just chuck it in and it charges
daveface
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tbwnm
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Bit the bullet and paid $49 for the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Clear Case MagSafe and it would not charge so its been returned and back to the drawing board for me again (this is the 5th clear case I have tried and so far no dice!).
Do you really need wireless charging when the battery lasts multiple days, wireless charging causes the phone to get hot and the wired charging can easily add a days worth of runtime in 30 mins (way faster than wireless)
I could see the point of wireless charging on previous phones (I had a Samsung that lasted a day when used that I always felt the need to top up) but with the run time of the iPhone 14 pro max, battery anxiety is a thing of the past!
I normally only charge 2 or 3 times a week now!
This one works for me but only if I rotate my phone 180 degrees (i.e. upside down, not back to front) - understand that isn’t ideal but as I don’t look at my phone when driving anyway, it doesn’t bother me.
ESR Classic Hybrid Magnetic Case with HaloLock, Frosted Black https://amzn.eu/d/8CHFsb6
ESR Classic Hybrid Magnetic Case with HaloLock, Frosted Black https://amzn.eu/d/8CHFsb6
You can get some very thin cases from Aliexpress, etc. I’d suggest if you’re trying to use a case with the MagSafe ring on the back then you’re probably going to struggle.
The good news is that you don’t really need the case ring, the phone has its own magnetic ring which will “locate” on a MagSafe charger. It just won’t be good enough to work as a phone mount.
The good news is that you don’t really need the case ring, the phone has its own magnetic ring which will “locate” on a MagSafe charger. It just won’t be good enough to work as a phone mount.
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