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Warning: BMW Wireless Charging May Break iPhone 15's Apple Pay Chip
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Be patient. I guess there will be 'rattling' thread here too. Marcumors just didn't realize the issue yet.
Man, this thread is a trip of people mixing together 10 different things.
1. I've noticed at least in this thread that everyone who confirmed it has happened to them is using a BMW with iDrive 8. I know in my '23 X3 with iDrive 7 I've had my 15 Pro on the wireless charger for many hours as I've driven around with no issue so far. Of course it could bite me at any time but for now, it's been ok.
2. Wireless charging pads in most cars will make your phone very hot. We don't even know if the heat is the root cause of the NFC/Wallet failure. Judging by someone's post earlier where it bricked the NFC within a few minutes of putting on the charger, I'd say that is an unrelated issue.
3. It's too early to place blame on Apple or BMW with the current data. On one hand, this problem didn't appear until the 15 despite people using iPhones on BMW wireless chargers for years now. On the other hand, it only seems to be happening on BMW wireless chargers. Each point can be used to argue that one or the other is at fault.
1. I've noticed at least in this thread that everyone who confirmed it has happened to them is using a BMW with iDrive 8. I know in my '23 X3 with iDrive 7 I've had my 15 Pro on the wireless charger for many hours as I've driven around with no issue so far. Of course it could bite me at any time but for now, it's been ok.
2. Wireless charging pads in most cars will make your phone very hot. We don't even know if the heat is the root cause of the NFC/Wallet failure. Judging by someone's post earlier where it bricked the NFC within a few minutes of putting on the charger, I'd say that is an unrelated issue.
3. It's too early to place blame on Apple or BMW with the current data. On one hand, this problem didn't appear until the 15 despite people using iPhones on BMW wireless chargers for years now. On the other hand, it only seems to be happening on BMW wireless chargers. Each point can be used to argue that one or the other is at fault.
Thankfully, after much backlash, they saw the light and dropped the subscription plans for heated seats.
I don't think there is anything either manufacturer can do about heat. I think it's just because of the location and confined space. Maybe it's something else but heat, probably just tell you to disable the charging portion if you wanna use digital key.
My neighbor's newly leased vehicle stopped working after the first two payments weren't credited properly. It took two days for the dealer and leasing company to get it resolved. Not naming brand because it might be something the dealer installed.
It's not forced obsolescence. It's basically adjusting your strategy to the challanging economic tides.If true, we can be assured it has nothing at all to do with "forced obsolescence"
You either increase your price or keep the same and value engineer. I prefer lowering the quality cells to lowering quality of screens, memory chips, cameras etc.
2-Series cabrio with armrest-based charger: cooks iPhone X, will not fit an iPhone 11 Plus (otherwise....it would cook it)
X3 with wireless charger in console. Great location! Cooks iPhone X
Mini Cooper S cabrio with armrest-based charger: Not using it but guaranteed to cook the iPhone.
This is nothing new people....
X3 with wireless charger in console. Great location! Cooks iPhone X
Mini Cooper S cabrio with armrest-based charger: Not using it but guaranteed to cook the iPhone.
This is nothing new people....
I 've had a 14 pro max for about 1 year and have charged wirelessly every night. My battery health is 99%. My charger is a Anker. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08LPPD3NL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
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I have the iPhone 15 PM and a 2023 BMW i7 with wireless chargers in both the front and back. So far, in the front, I haven't had any issues other than a message on the control screen from time to time indicating the wireless charging was now "low voltage" with a request to read the Owner's Manual. The manual references having a thick case, which I have on my iPhone due to the camera bump.
Not sure if it is safe to keep using the charger, but as a CarPlay user, I think USB-C would be a better choice anyway for audio quality. Then again, there are other reports of USB-C cables not working with the iPhone 15 and CarPlay...
Not sure if it is safe to keep using the charger, but as a CarPlay user, I think USB-C would be a better choice anyway for audio quality. Then again, there are other reports of USB-C cables not working with the iPhone 15 and CarPlay...
Are you guys that use wireless charging able to charge while using navigation through CarPlay? I ask because my Honda's crappy USB port could barely keep my 12 mini charged while the phone was navigating, and I'd imagine that wireless wouldn't be much better.
I'm shopping for a new car, and although I like the idea of a 'clean' wireless look, this thread is making me think that wired will save a lot of headaches in the long run.
I'm shopping for a new car, and although I like the idea of a 'clean' wireless look, this thread is making me think that wired will save a lot of headaches in the long run.
I'd ditch the wires 100%, IF I had that option in my car (which I don't). If I bought a new car that had it built in, you bet I'd be using it. Cables are messy and you don't spend a fortune for a sleek dash console only to have the looks messed up by wires.Genius is leaving a cable in your car.
Charging mat's on the other hand I don't get, same amount of wire just without a plug - pass.
My CX50's charging pad is pretty useless and only charges my XR for like 5 minutes so I have a cable is plugged in to the center console and my phone sits on the seat beside me. It does have wireless CarPlay so I don't have to have it plugged in, but there are no visible cables messing up my sleek dash when I do.
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That's why my two BMWs are from 2003 and 2004
Thankfully they are yes. Imagine the quality if they were made in the US! As well as the price!
This is why I don't use charging pads. I'd rather charge my phone using a cable through the Lightning (now USB Type C) port.
I can yes. Either in the charging pad or in my pocket. Remember wireless CarPlay is really useful for those short journeys when you don’t bother getting the phone out of your pocket.
Avoid built in car chargers. My Ford Explorer charge pad makes phones hot as h3ll.
That’s why my BMW is 66 Mustang with a USB port in the item box at the head of the center console.
I also don't like wirelessly charging in a Tesla. It seems to go super slow. I rather use the USB-C ports and use a wired charger if I have to charge. Good thing about a Tesla is that I don't have to use CarPlay or Maps so my battery isn't draining more than usual anyways.