Factory Wireless Charger

SMURFSUP · 12-03-2022, 07:16 AM

Im curious if anyone elses phone is just to large to charge on the wireless charger?

The phone will sit on an angle because of the length of it compared to the little inlet for the phone to sit.

Anyones phone still able to charge like that? I dont really have a smaller phone to test that out on. Otherwise i might be searching for a phone that will 100% fit in there and charge lol

Just curious as to what others have had to do. Or is it something that needs to be turned on in a setting somewhere? I am currently going through the owners manual but i havent found anything yet.

arpad_m · 12-03-2022, 08:17 AM

Even if the phone does charge, it will bounce around if it isn't sitting on the rubber mat.

What I did about the same problem in addition to upgrading to the higher spec 2019+ wireless module was trimming the shorter ends the rubber, see below, which allowed my phone to fit. (The light gray color along the surface of the cut is just the phone's camera playing tricks, it's the same color as the pad.)

The wireless charging pad design in this car is quite shortsighted, unfortunately.

SS_Don · 12-03-2022, 09:15 AM

I'm surprised no one makes a replacement that will fit larger phones.

SMURFSUP · 12-03-2022, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by arpad_m

Even if the phone does charge, it will bounce around if it isn't sitting on the rubber mat.

What I did about the same problem in addition to upgrading to the higher spec 2019+ wireless module was trimming the shorter ends the rubber, see below, which allowed my phone to fit. (The light gray color along the surface of the cut is just the phone's camera playing tricks, it's the same color as the pad.)

The wireless charging pad design in this car is quite shortsighted, unfortunately.

Ohh thats awesome thanks. What is the upgraded charger?

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Originally Posted by SS_Don

I'm surprised no one makes a replacement that will fit larger phones.

Yea really

arpad_m · 12-03-2022, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by SMURFSUP

Ohh thats awesome thanks. What is the upgraded charger?

It's GM part number 84526978 (or 19421449).

FYI I've also attached the last wireless charger compatibility list I used, there might have been updates to it since then.

Nate76 · 12-10-2022, 03:49 PM

Just wanted to say thanks for the hack! My iPhone 12 finally fits. Everyone with a phone that’s todays size should do this.

Quote:

Originally Posted by arpad_m

Even if the phone does charge, it will bounce around if it isn't sitting on the rubber mat.

What I did about the same problem in addition to upgrading to the higher spec 2019+ wireless module was trimming the shorter ends the rubber, see below, which allowed my phone to fit. (The light gray color along the surface of the cut is just the phone's camera playing tricks, it's the same color as the pad.)

The wireless charging pad design in this car is quite shortsighted, unfortunately.

arpad_m · 12-10-2022, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate76

Just wanted to say thanks for the hack! My iPhone 12 finally fits. Everyone with a phone that’s todays size should do this.

Glad to hear it worked for you, too

SMURFSUP · 12-13-2022, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by arpad_m

Glad to hear it worked for you, too

Same thanks!

it blows my mind that they didnt make it long enough to fit. Suck cutting it up but heck it works now!

Anjilslaire · 12-13-2022, 11:41 AM

what did you use to trim it with? How did you remove the unit?

arpad_m · 12-13-2022, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Anjilslaire

what did you use to trim it with? How did you remove the unit?

You can simply lift the rubber pad with a plastic trim tool or maybe even just your nails, it isn't attached to the plastic tray. I trimmed it with an x-acto knife.

WhiteMale · 12-14-2022, 10:09 AM

I'm going to try this trim modification but the thing I've not really seen it as more than a impractical gimmick due to it's location for the most part. No way it will ride there the way that I drive LOL

Anjilslaire · 12-14-2022, 12:57 PM

Agreed, lol

arpad_m · 12-14-2022, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteMale

I'm going to try this trim modification but the thing I've not really seen it as more than a impractical gimmick due to it's location for the most part. No way it will ride there the way that I drive LOL

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Originally Posted by Anjilslaire

Agreed, lol

I have a case with a rubber backing, the phone stays put on the rubber pad all right

Jus Cruisin · 12-14-2022, 01:12 PM

This might be a springtime mod. Although I have a legit wireless charger in my 2021 F150 that really don't use much. I have an S22 Ultra that's big and I doubt the "mod" would work for mine.

12-03-2022, 07:16 AM	#1
SMURFSUP Drives: Rapid Blue 2023 2ss 1LE Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Niagara, Ontario Canada Posts: 131	Factory Wireless Charger Im curious if anyone elses phone is just to large to charge on the wireless charger? The phone will sit on an angle because of the length of it compared to the little inlet for the phone to sit. Anyones phone still able to charge like that? I dont really have a smaller phone to test that out on. Otherwise i might be searching for a phone that will 100% fit in there and charge lol Just curious as to what others have had to do. Or is it something that needs to be turned on in a setting somewhere? I am currently going through the owners manual but i havent found anything yet. __________________ Mike 1981 Camaro Bahama Blue. 510BigBlock 2023 Rapid Blue 2SS 1LE ---------------------------------------------- 1100 - 08/29/2022 ----------------------- 4000 - 11/03/2022 Vehicle Available to Ship 2000 - 09/12/2022 ----------------------- 4V03 - 11/20/2022 Estimated Delivery Date 3000 - 09/27/2022 TPW-10/24/2022 ----5000 - 11/16/2022 Arrived at Dealership 3800 - 11/03/2022 Vehicle Produced ----6000 - 12/01/2022 Customer Picked Up Vehicle

12-03-2022, 08:17 AM	#2
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,616 View My Garage	Even if the phone does charge, it will bounce around if it isn't sitting on the rubber mat. What I did about the same problem in addition to upgrading to the higher spec 2019+ wireless module was trimming the shorter ends the rubber, see below, which allowed my phone to fit. (The light gray color along the surface of the cut is just the phone's camera playing tricks, it's the same color as the pad.) The wireless charging pad design in this car is quite shortsighted, unfortunately. Attached Images __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

12-03-2022, 09:15 AM	#3
SS_Don Drives: '22 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,043 View My Garage	I'm surprised no one makes a replacement that will fit larger phones. __________________ '22 2SS \| Wild Cherry Tintcoat \| Design Package 3 \| NPP \| MRC \| A10 \| NAV \| Ceramic Coating \| Full Frontal PPF \| New Hood and Side Stripes \| Michelin PS AS 4 Range AFM Disabler \| Mishimoto Catch Can \| Diode Dynamics side markers \| Cold Air Inductions CAI \| LLoyd Velourtex front/trunk mats with Camaro SS logo ZL1addons Deluxe Rock Guards, Stealth Lift Pads, and Tow Hook \| Escort MAXcam360c \| Footwell Lighting \| Banks gauges in ZZPerformance pillar pod \| Paddle shifter extensions

12-14-2022, 01:12 PM	#14
Jus Cruisin Old Gearhead Drives: 2023 GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: MI Posts: 546	This might be a springtime mod. Although I have a legit wireless charger in my 2021 F150 that really don't use much. I have an S22 Ultra that's big and I doubt the "mod" would work for mine. __________________ 2023 Camaro ZL1 convertible - black - SOLD 2023 GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate - black

12-13-2022, 11:41 AM	#9
Anjilslaire Drives: 2021 3LT RS A10 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: South Sound, Washington Posts: 438	what did you use to trim it with? How did you remove the unit?

12-14-2022, 10:09 AM	#11
WhiteMale Drives: 23 ZL1 A10 Rapid Blue Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: MO Posts: 1,992	I'm going to try this trim modification but the thing I've not really seen it as more than a impractical gimmick due to it's location for the most part. No way it will ride there the way that I drive LOL

12-14-2022, 12:57 PM	#12
Anjilslaire Drives: 2021 3LT RS A10 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: South Sound, Washington Posts: 438	Agreed, lol

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