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ShizumiAoki

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Mar 19, 2019
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Hello, I was wondering how everyone charges there phone? Do you just use the cable to power brick, or do you use some kind of stand? Or do you go wireless?

I was leaning towards a stand type setup but was unsure what to get. I was originally thinking a cable stand for faster charging (like the elevationlab cord dock but was worried that the USB-A cable would cause a much slower charge time)

Or go magsafe and get this stand to go with is:

And what type of charge setup do you use?

Thanks fo your time.
 
I got a Mophie wireless charge pad back when I got my iPhone 8 Plus... been using it ever since... I charge overnight, so I am not concerned about any fast charging option... and since I use CarPlay whenever I am in the car, I have to plug my phone in to the car charger, as well.
 
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Cable and brick. I like wireless charging but just not fast enough for me.
 
I use my old USB-A lightning cable and 5W adapter combo to charge my iPhone 12PM. The battery lasts long enough thanks to burst charges in the car on my commute, that I can just charge it overnight once every 3 days. It takes close to 4 hours to go from single digits-100 I think lol! But doesnt matter to me since its overnight anyway
I do have the 20W adapter too but havent used it yet.
 
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After my anker 3in1 arrived some weeks ago, wireless when at home; with wire when I drive (1 hour trip to arrive at work).

PS iPhone XS owner.
 
Since my xr, the 5w slow charge that came with the phones. No need to fast charge any of my phones. I currently still use the 5w apple brick and apple cord that was included with my xr.
 
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Have an older Samsung wireless charger on the nightstand along with my watch charger in a stand. Samsung will charger my 12P overnight, no problem. I have the Magsafe charger by my easy chair with a Spigen puck to hold it. I use the during the day if battery drops too far. I am older and spend too much time in my chair!!
 
I use wired on both my 11 Pro Max and my LG V60 ThinQ. I haven't taken to wireless charging. For me it's simple enough to plug in.

I rarely charge either overnight anymore though. I'm trying to baby the battery on my 11 Pro Max as much as possible because getting a battery replacement will likely cost me my older iOS version.
 
At night as well as for travel: Nomad Base Station for iPhone 12P, AirPods Pro and Apple Watch S6

If using a lot during the day: Lightning cable with 30W brick, or 2020 iMac (also for AirPods Pro)

In car: USB/Lightning for charge and CarPlay; wireless charging pad if short drive and CarPlay not needed/wanted (obviously just iPhone)


I'm steering clear of MagSafe
 
Stick it on the MagSafe at night and charged in the AM. If the day contains a lot of Zoom, GoToMeetings, etc. it can tear through the battery so I just put it on a Samsung stand charger on my desk between meetings.
 
I charge with the 12 watt brick and cable. Good compromise for me between 5watt and 20watt chargers.
 
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