Qi charging iPhone 12

As far as I’m aware, the issue actually relates to FOD (foreign object detection) within Volvo’s wireless charging pad. This is because Apple doesn’t conform to the Qi charging standard with its new MagSafe charging. There is nothing Apple can do per se, it’s just a design decision that probably isn’t going away anytime soon. But fortunately for us, it sounds like Volvo is working on a fix that will essentially recalibrate or disable that foreign object detection sensor for the iPhone 12. That’s why you start seeing it working at first but then it stops working.

According to some reports, a software update for the Volvo XC40 recharge (all-electric version) that came out this week fixes the iPhone 12 charging issue. So, hopefully a fix is coming soon for wireless charging on the other Volvos.

I have an appointment on Friday, May 7th to get the update installed, I'll report back here to see if it's fixed.

The link to the update README: https://www.volvocars.com/lb/support/software-release-notes/xc60/2020w17

Update done. Takes 40 min. Now it works!

The basic settings of the car are unfortunately on the factory settings (everything under Settings).

I was at the Volvo dealer Moll in Düsseldorf.

Good luck to everyone.

After seeing several posts regarding the update, I contacted my local dealer (I’m in the U.S.) and they had no idea what I was talking about. They searched the computer for any available updates and found none. He asked me if happen to get ahold of the update’s part number, they could try looking for that specifically. I don’t know where anyone is from but are any of you that have all gotten the update in the U.S.? If so, just trying to figure out why my dealer wouldn’t know anything about it... so frustrating because I’m ready to ditch the wire.

Try calling another dealer, even if they are hundreds of miles away. I spoke to mine and they confirmed that there is an update to fix this issue. I haven’t scheduled an appointment yet, figured I don’t mind waiting until it’s due for service.

Look at this website

https://www.volvocars.com/lb/support/software-release-notes/xc60/2020w17

Maybe not US site but the dealer should be able to find the update. Chose another car (I have a v60 and has the same update there.)

There is now a fix for the charging. You need to go to the dealership and have the software updated. As far as the streaming on the 12 it still is not resolved and Volvo

has no ETA on when it will be resolved.

I have a 2021 XC 90 and just had my software package updated 6-16-2021 to correct the problem with the charging pad at my Volvo Service. Well, the good side is that it does not display removing items from the area it shows it charging with a small icon on the top of the screen but, it does not really charge the phone it will hold the battery percentage of use at the same value and never increase even after sitting on the pad for an hour that is as long as you are not using the phone. So now I wait because the Service Manager has to call the Volvo Rep. about what is going on with this Qi charging pad. Back to the USB cable. $65,000 and cant get a charging pad to work with my iPhone 12.

I have tried removing the soft plastic pad to put directly the iPhone on the charger. It seems to work better : I only got the error twice, when the car went on a speed bump

Take the pad off the battery. Replace it loosely. Download new software. It fixed my prob.

Do as the screen suggests or ask your dealer for help.

I actually just ran into this too. I talked to the dealer, it’s a known issue with the 12s and they’re working on a fix.

I have the same issue with my XC90 and iPhone 12 Pro. It seems to be resolved if I remove the case (Apple magsafe case).