[boostm3]

Originally Posted by heavyD^2

Ha ha dude you really have to give it up. The facts are the facts. The phone wars are over. Nobody cares anymore. Get the phone you like and stop worrying about what other people say.

The superiority, or the demographic of archetypal phone users was brought up, and I responded. This is a forum, so facts, opinions, etc, are game for discussion. A member misread or misunderstood my comments in this regard, so I replied, trying to clarify and correct.

I'll let it go, and yes, facts are facts. Id rather discuss the cars anyway, but if people camp on with views which dont jibe with what's been said, I might feel obliged to intercede.

No hard feelings.

[geogerf]

To OP: just use the USB port near the cup holders. Opening and closing the armrest is too clunky anyway

[qnet]

Originally Posted by 08mojo

I modified mine to fit my S8+. Take a razor and cut out the rubber on the stationary part of the charger, then use a dremel to shape the plastic so the phone doesn't pop out. Easy fix, still looks like OEM and now I can charge my phone.

I just bought an S9 plus. I took out the rubber piece like you said and see how this can work. I will use my Dremel and add some thin padding if possible.

I know it doesn't charge the phone fast, but it does provide a nice place to store your phone, while adding the benefit of some charging while traveling. It was a pretty big mistake by BMW IMO not to shave off those few mm. It's about the customer, not about what they think how it should be. Given how decent there customer service is compared to other brands, I'm surprised they didn't do this, though I've read the larger sedans have wireless charging mats now.

[shao_khan]

Originally Posted by akkando

What's wrong with the X?

Sorry forgot to reply here. I've found the X to be buggy, the wifi reception is poor, keep dropping wifi and the screen doesnt always respond propery - that was the issues with mine.

[F87_LCI]

My s6 edge fits just fine, charges fairly quickly. It is even in a case (otter box something or other). Two things...it can get rather warm if in the charge for extended periods and yes I do forget the phone in the car from time to time. Wish BMW would have put the charging pad in front of the cup holders, but that said...by having it closed inside the armrest, it does keep the phone out of people hands...reducing the chances of texting while driving. A beneficial "side-effect"...or perhaps intentionally done by BMW engineers??

[m2rs4_official]

Originally Posted by Rick4345

If your car has the phone charger in the console it can be retrofitted to wireless charging.

There's a real good video on YouTube on how to do it. It's in German so there might be the language barrier for some, but the video is great. It's a little difficult but if you take your time you'll be fine.

I did mine so I can use it and my wife charges hers with the USB port.

Oooh baby.... thanks for the tip buddy. Definitely gonna give that a go

[Rick4345]

Originally Posted by amelia.f87m2

Oooh baby.... thanks for the tip buddy. Definitely gonna give that a go

Just make sure it has the phone charging package already.

It takes a little bit of patience but well worth it. At least to me.

[Who?]

The competition seems to have the charger in the front, just next to the cup holders
Maybe this can be retrofitted in the future

[MSurge]

Originally Posted by och

Doesn't fit my iPhone 7+ and now I have a useless pos taking up half of the already tiny armrest storage! Wth were they thinking?!

7+ does not even have wireless charging!

[MSurge]

Originally Posted by shao_khan

Sorry forgot to reply here. I've found the X to be buggy, the wifi reception is poor, keep dropping wifi and the screen doesnt always respond propery - that was the issues with mine.

Don’t have any of these issues with my X.

[M Bandit]

Originally Posted by amelia.f87m2

Oooh baby.... thanks for the tip buddy. Definitely gonna give that a go

Would love to try this - did anyone find the you tube video?

I looked at doing this one, but am a bit nervous about the temperature tha it will a;ll get up to and if it will eventually become risk - thinking:
- Naked wired charger
- under some plasic in an unvented space;
- near the gear selector and above the drive shaft where things get warm...

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...5#post21762905

Keen to get a wireless charger in there, but nervous about the heat. Does the factory one give off much heat?

[MrOhnoez]

Originally Posted by Who?

The competition seems to have the charger in the front, just next to the cup holders
Maybe this can be retrofitted in the future

Where did you hear this...
It seems entirely untrue.

[Who?]

Originally Posted by MrOhnoez

Where did you hear this...
It seems entirely untrue.

From the Australian spec options sheet

[MrOhnoez]

Originally Posted by Who?

From the Australian spec options sheet

All interior videos I've seen and even pictures do not suggest this.
I hope it's true, but I can't see them changing it from the center console location for such a low production car. I have yet to see any info on updates to the 2019 2 series as a whole besides the M2 comp.
I hope they do it though

[tenkies]

I hated the wireless charger and tore it out and replaced it with the OEM rubber tray. Now I have much more room to store stuff in the arm rest and just charge my phone via USB.

[Rick4345]

Originally Posted by M Bandit

Would love to try this - did anyone find the you tube video?

I looked at doing this one, but am a bit nervous about the temperature tha it will a;ll get up to and if it will eventually become risk - thinking:
- Naked wired charger
- under some plasic in an unvented space;
- near the gear selector and above the drive shaft where things get warm...

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...5#post21762905

Keen to get a wireless charger in there, but nervous about the heat. Does the factory one give off much heat?

The video is made by baum-bmwworkshop24.

[matg]

Originally Posted by tenkies

I hated the wireless charger and tore it out and replaced it with the OEM rubber tray. Now I have much more room to store stuff in the arm rest and just charge my phone via USB.

This looks like a possible solution for easier access.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Inbay-Unive...holder+charger

or here if in US

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-inbay-pa...1178-01-1~iby/

bit pricey though

installation guide

http://www.aunika.com/download/file/...talaci_ANG.pdf

[tenkies]

Originally Posted by matg

This looks like a possible solution for easier access.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Inbay-Unive...holder+charger

or here if in US

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-inbay-pa...1178-01-1~iby/

bit pricey though

installation guide

http://www.aunika.com/download/file/...talaci_ANG.pdf

Thanks but my girlfriend and I use our cup holders quite often with drinks. I'm much happier with the tray and having extra storage in the arm rest.

Tray:
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...t/51169227902/

[cornercase]

Originally Posted by geogerf

To OP: just use the USB port near the cup holders. Opening and closing the armrest is too clunky anyway

My no-Exec Pack 2018 LCI doesn’t have a USB in the cup holder area. I’m tempted to get the Belkin 36W USB-C PD Car Charger that Apple also exclusively sells. http://www.belkin.com/us/p/P-F7U013/

Anyone have a cup holder phone mount recommendation?

[bmwv]

Originally Posted by Rick4345

My iPhone X is fine. My wife's Samsung S8 not so much.

I guess they could have enlarged the console and left out the passenger seat.

S8 fits fine if u don't have case.

[scadagawd]

I have used the wireless charging and found it not working too well. Firstly, it charges very slowly. Secondly, it overheats to the point my iphone beeps of high temperature. BTW, using iphone 8. Me thinks there is a design flaw with the wireless charging system? Any others experience this?

[Bruuuce]

no issues with heat, and yes wireless charging can be slower than wired, depending onto wired adapter.