{"id":3035,"date":"2022-12-01T01:37:58","date_gmt":"2022-12-01T08:37:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/?p=3035"},"modified":"2022-12-01T01:38:02","modified_gmt":"2022-12-01T08:38:02","slug":"do-wireless-chargers-work-with-cases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/do-wireless-chargers-work-with-cases\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Wireless Chargers Work with Cases?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1c1c1c;color:#1c1c1c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1c1c1c;color:#1c1c1c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/do-wireless-chargers-work-with-cases\/#Wireless_Charging\" title=\"Wireless Charging\">Wireless Charging<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/do-wireless-chargers-work-with-cases\/#Wireless_Charging_with_a_Case\" title=\"Wireless Charging with a Case\">Wireless Charging with a Case<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/do-wireless-chargers-work-with-cases\/#Types_of_Cases\" title=\"Types of Cases\">Types of Cases<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/do-wireless-chargers-work-with-cases\/#Bulky_Cases\" title=\"Bulky Cases\">Bulky Cases<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/do-wireless-chargers-work-with-cases\/#Metallic_Cases\" title=\"Metallic Cases\">Metallic Cases<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/do-wireless-chargers-work-with-cases\/#Battery_Cases\" title=\"Battery Cases\">Battery Cases<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/do-wireless-chargers-work-with-cases\/#It_May_Not_Be_the_Case\" title=\"It May Not Be the Case\">It May Not Be the Case<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/do-wireless-chargers-work-with-cases\/#Low-Quality_Chargers\" title=\"Low-Quality Chargers\">Low-Quality Chargers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/do-wireless-chargers-work-with-cases\/#Magnetic_Fields\" title=\"Magnetic Fields\">Magnetic Fields<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/do-wireless-chargers-work-with-cases\/#Safe_Cases\" title=\"Safe Cases\">Safe Cases<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/do-wireless-chargers-work-with-cases\/#Removability_and_Biodegradability\" title=\"Removability and Biodegradability\">Removability and Biodegradability<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re using a case, you may wonder if a wireless charger would still work. The answer to this question differs depending on your case type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Usually, wireless chargers can work even when a case is on the mobile phone because they don\u2019t require direct contact. In the majority of cases, you don\u2019t need to worry. But the charger might fail to work if the case is too bulky, and if it\u2019s made of metal, it will interfere.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wireless_Charging\"><\/span><strong>Wireless Charging<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Briefly, wireless charging works through a process called electromagnetic induction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Technically, it is not completely wireless charging because for this charging system to work, the phone must be placed on a wireless charging pad, wired to an outlet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless, the process involves the transfer of electric charge from the charger to the phone without the aid of wires or direct contact between the two. A receiver coil embedded in the back of the phone picks up the waves. In this sense, it is wireless technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iphone-in-a-charger.jpg\" alt=\"iphone in a charger\" class=\"wp-image-3036\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iphone-in-a-charger.jpg 500w, https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iphone-in-a-charger-295x300.jpg 295w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Metallic cases or other objects in the way, and any magnetic fields nearby, interfere with the wireless charging process by either slowing down the charging or blocking it completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wireless_Charging_with_a_Case\"><\/span><strong>Wireless Charging with a Case<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since wireless chargers work without a charging cable and don\u2019t require direct contact, you can normally use them even when your mobile phone is encased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most cases are thin and made of plastic or rubber, so the wireless charger will still work without any issue unless it is a low-quality charger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Issues only arise if the case is either too bulky, made of metal, or has a battery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Cases\"><\/span><strong>Types of Cases<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you buy a new case and use wireless charging, then you should avoid cases that are too bulky and those made of metal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bulky_Cases\"><\/span><strong>Bulky Cases<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually, you don\u2019t need to worry about the thickness of the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The majority of cases are only a few millimeters thick. Usually, this small space between the charger and the phone will not make a difference. Most companies nowadays consider this and design cases that are compatible with wireless chargers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/phone-cases.jpg\" alt=\"phone cases\" class=\"wp-image-3037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/phone-cases.jpg 720w, https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/phone-cases-300x147.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A potential issue only arises if the case is too bulky, preventing the charger from making the wireless contact necessary for the phone to be able to charge. That said, even some thick cases work just fine, so your only issue could be that you might come across one which is <em>too<\/em> thick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do have one that is too thick and which makes the charger not work properly or not at all, you should get a new, thinner case. Using it could lead to overheating and damage to the charger and the phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Metallic_Cases\"><\/span><strong>Metallic Cases<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The material the case is made from does make a difference, particularly if it\u2019s metal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Metallic cases are a problem for wireless chargers. Since wireless chargers became common, manufacturers have also been switching to using non-metallic backing or shells on phones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new wireless charging-compatible shells are typically made from glass or ceramic composites. They might seem fragile, but they are also designed to minimize cracking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, Apple dropped the aluminum shell for its new iPhones for precisely this reason. They are now made of aluminosilicate glass instead. Meanwhile, some Android phone manufacturers have done away with wireless charging instead, preferring to keep looks over providing this functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/two-iphones-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"two iphones\" class=\"wp-image-3038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/two-iphones-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/two-iphones-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/two-iphones-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/two-iphones.jpg 1125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>iPhone cases manufactured since 2017 are compatible with wireless charging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Battery_Cases\"><\/span><strong>Battery Cases<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another type of case that could potentially cause an issue with wireless charging is the battery case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Battery cases are power banks attached directly to the phone. Some of them cause issues with wireless chargers, especially if it\u2019s an older type that is incompatible. However, newer ones, including those made by Samsung and Apple, work fine with wireless chargers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_May_Not_Be_the_Case\"><\/span><strong>It May Not Be the Case<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your wireless charger fails to work, even if the case is neither bulky nor metallic, the fault could be the wireless charger or a magnetic field nearby, causing interference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low-Quality_Chargers\"><\/span><strong>Low-Quality Chargers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While thin and non-metallic cases generally pose no problem for wireless chargers, it could be that the wireless charger itself is a low-quality one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cheap wireless chargers tend to be made of poor materials and, therefore, might not be powerful enough to penetrate through the case. If the wireless charger works without the case on, but not if it\u2019s on, and it\u2019s thin and non-metallic, then try another different wireless charger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the better quality charger works fine, the lower quality one is the suspect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Magnetic_Fields\"><\/span><strong>Magnetic Fields<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides metallic cases, magnetics are another thing to keep a safe distance away from the wireless charging system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is because magnetic fields interfere with the charging process. You may have noticed how magnets can interfere if brought close to a television or monitor. Similarly, they will cause distortion and not allow a wireless charging system to function if it is nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a wallet-type case for your mobile phone, it\u2019s best not to keep any magnets inside. It will not only interfere with wireless charging but could also damage anything like a credit card with an RFID chip on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safe_Cases\"><\/span><strong>Safe Cases<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The safest cases that work fine with wireless chargers are thin and non-conductive ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most manufacturers recommend the case to be not more than 3-5 mm thick (~ 0.12-0.19\u201d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of the material the cases are made from, the safest ones are plastic, rubber, leather, silicone, and other synthetic cases. The commonality is that all of them, unlike metallic cases, are non-conductive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Removability_and_Biodegradability\"><\/span><strong>Removability and Biodegradability<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another thing you may like to consider is how easy the case is to remove and put back on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use a case that is difficult to remove, you must ensure it is compatible with the wireless charger. If it\u2019s easy to remove, you can charge wirelessly with the case off, but ensure you have a screen protector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re concerned about the biodegradability of mobile phone cases, you should look for cases made from sustainable materials. This allows them to break down quickly and efficiently when disposed of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Warning:<\/strong> No matter what type of case you use, if you notice the wireless charger overheating, stop using it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look at some of our related articles below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/why-is-my-wireless-charger-blinking\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/why-is-my-wireless-charger-blinking\/\">Why is my wireless charger blinking<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/how-to-connect-beats-wireless-to-android\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/how-to-connect-beats-wireless-to-android\/\">How to connect beats wireless to android<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/can-wireless-cameras-work-without-internet\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/transitwirelesswifi.com\/can-wireless-cameras-work-without-internet\/\">Can wireless cameras work without internet<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re using a case, you may wonder if a wireless charger would still work. 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