Wireless car charging

[Wolfie1]

Anybody have issues charging a Galaxy S23FE in the car? My new car has wireless charging but instead of charging the phone it seems to drain it. Any ideas gratefully accepted thanks.

[johnz237]

This suggests that the wireless charger isn't providing enough power.

Are you using a case? Does it have the metal ring to allow for it to pasthrough? Have you tested your cars wireless charger on another device with the same requirements?

[Wolfie1]

Thanks John Yes. I've even had the car back to the dealer, and they've tested any number of phones and the charger. Can't find fault. Yes I have a case with a ring on it. The car is acknowledging connection to the phone, just won't charge it. I'll try it without the case but who uses a phone without a case?

[johnz237]

Maybe worth a try. Also- have you looked at the cars manual and its rated Watts for wireless charging? At least 15w

When they've tested other phones did they successfully gain charge?

[Lostboyuk]

Have you set fast wireless charging to on.

[Wolfie1]

Yes, apparently the other phones did charge. I'll check the rating of the charger but I'd be surprised if that's the issue with a brand new Mercedes GLC. Thanks

[Wolfie1]

Yes it's on. Thanks.

[johnz237]

Maybe less of a problem, but more a matter of insufficient wattage. It may be worth testing another wireless charger to determine the source of the problem.

[Wolfie1]

Thanks again. I can charge the phone using the Samsung wireless charger on my desk. I must admit that the S23FE is the worst phone I've had in recent years so fully suspect that to be the problem

[johnz237]

If it works fine on the charger at home then it has to be the car not giving rnouth watts no?