S8+ with charging pad.

Cmartin7464 · 02-21-2018, 12:20 PM

Has anyone found a way to make the s8+ compatible with the wireless charging pad? I did some research and the threads were all older and multiple people stated they were working on a way to make it happen but never updated the threads.

Just curious if anyone knows. I am picking up a 2017 2SS this weekend and wanted to know what I needed to do to make it work if possible.

wjmeyer · 02-22-2018, 10:46 AM

I don't have an answer to your question, but my S8+ won't connect with Pandora (bluetooth) or Android Auto (wired) unless I turn wi-fi off first (even though I'm not even close to a wi-fi source). Let me know if you experience a similar problem with your S8+.

Cmartin7464 · 02-22-2018, 11:58 AM

Ok, I will let you know.

Nightfire · 02-24-2018, 09:12 PM

I pulled the pad off and removed case around phone to make it work. Your better off using usb cable with android auto.

off1c3r · 02-24-2018, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wjmeyer

I don't have an answer to your question, but my S8+ won't connect with Pandora (bluetooth) or Android Auto (wired) unless I turn wi-fi off first (even though I'm not even close to a wi-fi source). Let me know if you experience a similar problem with your S8+.

I use my S8+ with my Camaro (Can't get it to wireless charge) but I never had your issue. My phone always has WiFi and Bluetooth on. It connects via Bluetooth instantly and once plugged in loads Android Auto without an issue. I know you said you're not close to a WiFi source, but not even the car's?

wjmeyer · 02-25-2018, 11:13 AM

Wifi on my 2016 has been off since 3 mos. after purchase (not worth paying for) in summer of 2016, but it could be confusing my S8+. My new S8+ is unlocked (service is AT&T), but that shouldn't be a factor. My S5 had no such issues. I checked settings on the S5 and duplicated them on the S8+.
I'll keep experimenting, but at least the S8+ works fine if I turn wifi off first.

Cmartin7464 · 02-25-2018, 06:49 PM

No issues with compatibility with my S8+ Just can't believe nobody has developed a hack for to get it to charge bigger phones.

Haole · 02-25-2018, 11:55 PM

I have a S8 active, I have no issues with Bluetooth or WiFi in my 17 SS. I did try the wireless charger last night. I took out the rubber cover set my phone down, it did start charging but then I hit my phone and couldn't get it to charge wirelessly after that. i usually dive using AA with waze going and music through there also.

02-21-2018, 12:20 PM	#1
Cmartin7464 Drives: 2016 Red Hot 2SS Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 39	S8+ with charging pad. Has anyone found a way to make the s8+ compatible with the wireless charging pad? I did some research and the threads were all older and multiple people stated they were working on a way to make it happen but never updated the threads. Just curious if anyone knows. I am picking up a 2017 2SS this weekend and wanted to know what I needed to do to make it work if possible.

02-22-2018, 10:46 AM	#2
wjmeyer Drives: 2016 Camaro RS, 2LT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 131	I don't have an answer to your question, but my S8+ won't connect with Pandora (bluetooth) or Android Auto (wired) unless I turn wi-fi off first (even though I'm not even close to a wi-fi source). Let me know if you experience a similar problem with your S8+.

02-22-2018, 11:58 AM	#3
Cmartin7464 Drives: 2016 Red Hot 2SS Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 39	Ok, I will let you know.

02-24-2018, 09:12 PM	#4
Nightfire Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: NC Posts: 13	I pulled the pad off and removed case around phone to make it work. Your better off using usb cable with android auto.

02-25-2018, 11:13 AM	#6
wjmeyer Drives: 2016 Camaro RS, 2LT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 131	Wifi on my 2016 has been off since 3 mos. after purchase (not worth paying for) in summer of 2016, but it could be confusing my S8+. My new S8+ is unlocked (service is AT&T), but that shouldn't be a factor. My S5 had no such issues. I checked settings on the S5 and duplicated them on the S8+. I'll keep experimenting, but at least the S8+ works fine if I turn wifi off first.

02-25-2018, 06:49 PM	#7
Cmartin7464 Drives: 2016 Red Hot 2SS Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 39	No issues with compatibility with my S8+ Just can't believe nobody has developed a hack for to get it to charge bigger phones.

02-25-2018, 11:55 PM	#8
Haole 2017 SS Drives: 2017 Summit White 2SS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,362 View My Garage	I have a S8 active, I have no issues with Bluetooth or WiFi in my 17 SS. I did try the wireless charger last night. I took out the rubber cover set my phone down, it did start charging but then I hit my phone and couldn't get it to charge wirelessly after that. i usually dive using AA with waze going and music through there also.

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