Will using a non-qi charger damage my iPhone?
Someone gifted me a Xindao wireless charging pad, but I can't find anything indicating it meets the Qi standard. Will using it damage my iPhone?
iPhone 11 Pro, iOS 14
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Someone gifted me a Xindao wireless charging pad, but I can't find anything indicating it meets the Qi standard. Will using it damage my iPhone?
iPhone 11 Pro, iOS 14
Hi CMONSTR, thank you for posting here in Apple Support Communities.
We see that you're wanting to know if non-Qi-certified wireless charging accessories can damage your iPhone, which is a great question! There are always risks whenever using a non-certified accessory, so we do recommend reaching out to the manufacturer directly.
You can also use the following resources: View a list of Qi-certified chargers and car manufacturers that offer built-in Qi-certified chargers
How to wirelessly charge your iPhone - Apple Support
Take care!
Hi CMONSTR, thank you for posting here in Apple Support Communities.
We see that you're wanting to know if non-Qi-certified wireless charging accessories can damage your iPhone, which is a great question! There are always risks whenever using a non-certified accessory, so we do recommend reaching out to the manufacturer directly.
You can also use the following resources: View a list of Qi-certified chargers and car manufacturers that offer built-in Qi-certified chargers
How to wirelessly charge your iPhone - Apple Support
Take care!
Will using a non-qi charger damage my iPhone?