I am running Samsung 7 Edge and using the wireless charger in my LC 2017. It seem like the phone and the charging area got really hot, is this normal? Anyone else have this issue?
Wireless phone charger are too hot.
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Yeah, I've noticed that but haven't used it for a long time.
I've noticed the same thing with Amazon.com: iOttie HLCRIO132 Easy One Touch Wireless Qi Standard Car Mount Charger for Qi Enabled Devices - Standard Packaging - Black: Cell Phones & Accessories, it's the nature of the beast. I've an S6edge+ & the usb plug broke so I'm limited to wireless charging which has been interesting.
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I have a S7 Edge also. I've experienced this only on rides extending 1+ hours. At least the S7 stops charging to coold down before the charger does. I had a Droid Maxx before the S7 and it would cause the charger to start blinking orange it got so hot.
My advice after many road trips is to take your phone out of the charger when it stops charging due to heat, lay the back down touching the center armrest to transfer the heat asap, let it cool, put it back.
They do have a cooling fan running behind the charger from what I can tell. Slight buzz starts when it starts charging. It's just an enclosed charger, not the best design, but nowhere else for them to put it with this dash.
My advice after many road trips is to take your phone out of the charger when it stops charging due to heat, lay the back down touching the center armrest to transfer the heat asap, let it cool, put it back.
They do have a cooling fan running behind the charger from what I can tell. Slight buzz starts when it starts charging. It's just an enclosed charger, not the best design, but nowhere else for them to put it with this dash.
Wow. Plain ol' USB plug-in starting to sound better and better... 
Meh, I'll take this over having to have a cord any day. It only happens on long drives and even then it's only once every 1-2 hours. You let it cool for 5 minutes and put it back in. Wireless charging causes a lot of heat, this isn't news. 
Meh, I'll take this over having to have a cord any day. It only happens on long drives and even then it's only once every 1-2 hours. You let it cool for 5 minutes and put it back in. Wireless charging causes a lot of heat, this isn't news.
Ya, we iPhone folks don't know about things like wireless charging...removable memory...edge-to-edge screens...customizable software...
Apple needs to git wit it!
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Thanks all.
Some how the USB charge took a long time to complete the charge... not enough amps output I believe.Wow. Plain ol' USB plug-in starting to sound better and better...
We know a little something about it... with proper aftermarket adapters! Like all Apple things - "they make great adapters". This case works very well.
Amazon.com: mophie juice pack wireless - Charge Force Wireless Power - Wireless Charging Protective Battery Pack Case for iPhone 7 Plus – Black: Cell Phones & Accessories
It might be the cig charger your using? I bought an overpriced one from T-Mobile when I was in a pinch out of state. It charges plenty fast. Not fast-charger speed but pretty good.
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I usec thr USB output that come with the LC.
Old topic but I always thought it was the wireless charger that got the phone hot, but on a recent trip my passenger pointed out that the cubby itself is hot without a phone or the charger being turned on... all sides especially the top of the cubby get very hot, has anyone noticed this? Is it normal? (AC was running at 65-67)
Definitely not the case with mine, that space is cabin temp when not in use. My iPhone 13 wont charge in there if it's still in its case though. I have to remove it from the Gear4 D30 case in order for it charge wirelessly and it does get hot when doing so.
Thanks for the feedback, I guess I need to figure out what could be causing heat in there...