How well does the magnet work? Does it "snap" into the correct position like the official Google charger?
874203
There is no magnet in this device, but it connects and charges just as good if not easier than the official Google charger. If your phone has a case on it like it should the Google nexus charge is extremely difficult to connect to and charge. With this charger I can just lay it down on the whole pad and it has connected every time so far. I would definitely recommend with charge over the Google one.
874204
No there is no "snap" but the light changes color when the phone is placed in the right location. (which seems to be a comfortable size)
874205
No, there is no snap. I'm not sure if ther is a magnet in the device, but surely ther is no magnetic effect between the phone and the charging pad. You only have to align the phone to the charging surface, and that is not hard as there is plenty of charging surface
1074605
It works, but can be fussy. With a little practice you won't have any problems. It's all in finger technique. Good case/charger.
155498
I did notice it to be a bit difficult, but since I don't remove my charger often it is not problematic. In fact, it allows my charger to not get disconnected because I pulled my phone or device. This was a continuous problem I experienced with other chargers--they just never stayed put.
127038
I use this with a Verizon Nexus 6 and a silicone case. People are right when they say the side clamps will interfere with the volume buttons. However, I put about 0.3cm styrofoam on the two bottom "holders" (right in front of the power cord port) to elevate the phone a bit, and it works fine, and still charges. My wife just got a Samsung Galaxy S6 today so I'm buying another one of these to put in her car, and I will modify it the same way.
805298
I just received mine and it is charging my Z1s as I am typing this answer. Seems just fine. The magnets make it stick to the phone, the cradle has an adapter for phones with cases. Will update once I've gotten a case.
2210112
First of all, this Qi charging coil works perfectly with my (Verizon)Galaxy Note 3. It maintains NFC functionality and does not become overly warm while charging. As far as using it when swapping batteries, it does use a small piece of double stick tape to keep it alligned with the battery and the needed pins around the battery. This may not work for you as the charging coil is affixed to the battery. If you want to swap batteries, I would suggest getting two, so you can leave them attached to the battery. Another alternative would be to remove the existing tape and affix the charger to the back cover of the phone. I don't see why this wouldn't work as there are no connections directly with the battery and you could swap batteries easily. Also, on a side note, I use one of the TYLT Qi chargers (bought here on Amazon) and it works perfectly with this device, and it charges fairly quickly too.
145149
There is a small divot or trough in the bottom of the charger mount that the cover fits into, when folded back. I don't have a problem mounting my phone at all, and the charger door still seals when I close it.
2175764
Curiously enough, it only works with my Nexus 4 if the plastic case I have for the phone is on the phone. Resting the phone on the charger without the plastic case causes the phone to bounce around due to the NFC effect on the phone, an effect almost like random touching of keys. (I also turn off the volume and put the phone on lock when using this charger, because of this NFC effect on the phone.)
231050
No, there are no magnets on any part of the charger. For example, i have the Nexus 5, which has magnets in the back to let you know when you are on the stock charger properly. This charger does not have that. HOWEVER, the area in which the phone is properly aligned is MUCH bigger than the standard charger. I've had this one for ~2months now and have never placed it on the charging pad such that it didn't charge.
1466195
It works well, not sure if all magnetic chargers are slow. But this one pops up a slow charge message on the device.
1883150
I have this charger and the Droid DNA and I charge it every night without problems. There is never a problem with alignment. I've even charged it with the phone a a 90 degree angle from the charger.
1212079
Mine works great with it placed on the lower back side toward the charging port.
1515544
No, unlike the PMA type wireless chargers, the Qi charges don't seem to rely on magnetic alignment (My Energizer Qi model didn't have a magnet either). It does have a status light that tells you when charging. I used this charger with my Lumia 920 and it worked great. It does have a rubber grab ring that helps keep the phone in place. Right now I have a PMA style charger with magnetic alignment (Lumia 1520 with charging cover) and it never seems to work right. The PMA has to be dead on and I have more trouble with that than I did with Qi.
1929782
It's tight, but snaps on the back. I put the back on first and then the magnet cover.
1975882
I've had this on my phone for a few months with no issue, I generally try to be cautious around the laptop and things with spinning hard drives, as the magnet is pretty powerful (which is awesome) I also try to be careful with credit cards, but I've definitely stuck them in the same pocket a few times, and they all still work. The magnet can also easily be taken out to eliminate any possibility of damage.
490540
After Patuoxon replaced the desktop charger with the correct one for my galaxy s4, everything worked fine. It slides into the docking station with very little effort. Of course, you have to take whatever phone case you have on the phone or else it will not fit into the charger. As far as undocking your phone, common sense tells you not to just yank it out or else something might break. Im very pleased with this gadget.
918098
No. The magnet is strong enough to keep the phone stationary when being charged as long as the knob behind the magnet is tight.