1. Attachments are working again! Check out this thread for more details and to report any other bugs.

Fast charging phone in prius prime?

Discussion in 'Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)' started by lochnersm, Oct 20, 2020.

  1. lochnersm

    lochnersm Junior Member

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2020
    33
    9
    0
    Location:
    NJ
    Vehicle:
    2020 Prius Prime
    Model:
    XLE
    I can't seem to find anything about it in the owner's manual or online, but it appears you can't fast charge your phone in the car? Has anyone else experienced this or is it just me?

    Posted via the PriusChat mobile app.
     
  2. schja01

    schja01 One of very few in Chicagoland

    Joined:
    Apr 22, 2005
    1,731
    1,154
    0
    Location:
    Chicagoland
    Vehicle:
    2018 Prius
    Model:
    Prime Advanced
    The Qi charger is pretty slow.
     
    TGrracie likes this.
  3. john1701a

    john1701a Prius Guru

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2004
    12,747
    5,243
    57
    Location:
    Minnesota
    Vehicle:
    2017 Prius Prime
    Model:
    Prime Advanced
    Depends on the phone. My old one struggled with the wireless charging. The new one works well with it.
     
    TGrracie likes this.
  4. schja01

    schja01 One of very few in Chicagoland

    Joined:
    Apr 22, 2005
    1,731
    1,154
    0
    Location:
    Chicagoland
    Vehicle:
    2018 Prius
    Model:
    Prime Advanced
    I wonder if the new iPhone 12 Pro Max will fit. I’m betting it does. Waiting for the chorus of users wanting Toyota to have Mag-Safe charging since it’s downward compatible.
     
  5. lochnersm

    lochnersm Junior Member

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2020
    33
    9
    0
    Location:
    NJ
    Vehicle:
    2020 Prius Prime
    Model:
    XLE
    I can't even use the qi charger. My phone starts to charge then stops and light blinks 3 times.

    Posted via the PriusChat mobile app.
     
  6. schja01

    schja01 One of very few in Chicagoland

    Joined:
    Apr 22, 2005
    1,731
    1,154
    0
    Location:
    Chicagoland
    Vehicle:
    2018 Prius
    Model:
    Prime Advanced
    Thick case?
     
  7. bluespruce

    bluespruce Member

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2020
    79
    72
    0
    Location:
    New England
    Vehicle:
    2020 Prius Prime
    Model:
    Limited
    I thought the Prius Prime charge cradle could charge all phones that support wireless charging. Is that not correct ?
     
  8. CharlesH

    CharlesH CA HOV Decal #5 on former PiP

    Joined:
    Nov 27, 2005
    2,783
    1,151
    0
    Location:
    Roseville, CA
    Vehicle:
    2017 Prius Prime
    Model:
    Prime Advanced
    In my experience, what the wireless charger in the Prime does best is heat up the phone, with a token bit of charging thrown in.
     
  9. lochnersm

    lochnersm Junior Member

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2020
    33
    9
    0
    Location:
    NJ
    Vehicle:
    2020 Prius Prime
    Model:
    XLE
    I'm pretty sure I tried without the case, but I'm going to try again just in case. It's certainly not a thick case. It starts to charge then stops like 30 seconds later. I read I may have to turn off the wireless fast charging on my phone too.

    Posted via the PriusChat mobile app.
     
  10. sam spade 2

    sam spade 2 Senior Member

    Joined:
    Mar 31, 2018
    7,035
    2,780
    0
    Location:
    USA
    Vehicle:
    2017 Prius c
    Model:
    Four
    And yet another modern electronics compatibility issue. Not surprising really.

    The ONLY way to get reliable "fast" charging is to use a charger module that comes with the portable device and plug it into the 12 V accessory socket (cigarette lighter).

    The USB sockets, for instance, are really I/O ports and only trickle charge.
    Then there is the tendency for Apple to purposely make their stuff just enough different so you can use only their accessories.
     
    vvillovv, lochnersm and schja01 like this.
  11. Salamander_King

    Salamander_King Senior Member

    Joined:
    Nov 8, 2015
    10,958
    8,836
    0
    Location:
    New England
    Vehicle:
    Other Hybrid
    Model:
    N/A
    Use at least 18W USB-C PD 12v adaptor. Mine is 63W PD. Charge my Pixel XL from near 0% to full charge in less than 30min.
     
    lochnersm likes this.
  12. lochnersm

    lochnersm Junior Member

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2020
    33
    9
    0
    Location:
    NJ
    Vehicle:
    2020 Prius Prime
    Model:
    XLE
    That is impressive. Which outlet do you plug into? And do you like the pixel? Samsung has annoyed me enough I'm willing to try a new brand.

    Posted via the PriusChat mobile app.
     
  13. lochnersm

    lochnersm Junior Member

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2020
    33
    9
    0
    Location:
    NJ
    Vehicle:
    2020 Prius Prime
    Model:
    XLE
    I turned off my fast charging and took case off and my phone did charge some. It did also get really hot and I think stopped.

    Posted via the PriusChat mobile app.
     
  14. Salamander_King

    Salamander_King Senior Member

    Joined:
    Nov 8, 2015
    10,958
    8,836
    0
    Location:
    New England
    Vehicle:
    Other Hybrid
    Model:
    N/A
    They all plug-into the 12v outlet. There is only one front 12v outlet in 2020 and newer PP, since the back seats now has two additional very weak USB outlets. For 2019 and earlier there were two 12v outlets, one in front inside console and one for rear seat.The wireless Qi charger in my previous 2017 PP was totally useless.

    As for the choice of phone. I have used only Nexus lines and Pixel for my Android phones, all but except the very first Nexus 4 were used unlocked unit bought much less than original price. I have never spent more than $200 on a phone. The good thing about Google OEM phones are that it gets the OTA update quickest and plenty of custom ROMs are available. It is the standard model all the Android OS is built for, so any compatibility issues are most easily resolved.
    upload_2020-10-21_7-45-9.png
     
    #14 Salamander_King, Oct 21, 2020
    Last edited: Oct 21, 2020
    bluespruce, mmerchan and lochnersm like this.