Can i use a wireless charging dock with a lightning cable charging the phone at the same time in my car?

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Can i use a wireless charging dock with a lightning cable charging the phone at the same time in my car?

I'm adding a wireless charging dock to my car but might have an issue as I have to plug in the lightning cable to the USB port on my dash to listen to music with full steering wheel controls. The USB connection provides a trickle charge to the phone when I'm using it and I'm worried about having two charging sources charging the phone at the same time. Anyone tried doing that? I don't want to find out the hard way (burning my phone out) that it doesn't work, but I hope it does. iPhone 8, iOS 11.2 beta 4 and a 2009 Pontiac G5 that doesn't have Bluetooth music streaming capabilities.

MacBook Air, macOS High Sierra (10.13.1), 64GB iPhone 8 & Apple Watch Series2

Posted on Nov 21, 2017 6:08 AM

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Answer 1

Nov 21, 2017 7:30 AM in response to Networxs

If plugged in, the iPhone will not charge inductively at all - How to wirelessly charge your iPhone X, iPhone 8, or iPhone 8 Plus - Apple Support

So If you’re using a lightening to USB cable, the inductive charger is ignored.

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Nov 21, 2017 7:04 AM in response to askbarnabas

I haven't got the car charger yet so I will look at the instructions carefully when it arrives. I know this is a unique use case scenario so I'm proceeding with caution. Might just have to use the Aux cable in my car for music and forego the steering wheel controls. Or maybe they'll work anyway, I've never used the Aux input before. Time to do some testing after work.

Thanks.

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Nov 21, 2017 11:23 AM in response to MrBill3

Hi there,

It's an excellent charger that will do high speed wireless charging when Apple finally enables it. That's not the issue but a good observation. Here's what I bought. Amazon.com: iOttie Easy One Touch Qi Wireless Fast Charge Car Mount for Samsung Galaxy S8, S7/S7 Edge, Note 8 5 & Standa… Great reviews.

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askbarnabas

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Nov 21, 2017 7:02 AM in response to Networxs

if the charger comes with instructions I think there may be something in the fine print stating not to do that.

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KiltedTim

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Nov 21, 2017 7:11 AM in response to Networxs

What about bluetooth? The steering wheel controls should work when streaming over bluetooth, unless the head unit in your car is really old...

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Nov 21, 2017 7:29 AM in response to KiltedTim

Yup, really old. Bluetooth for phone calls through the stereo but no streaming of music. If that were the case this would be a non-issue.

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Nov 21, 2017 7:32 AM in response to Michael Black

Thanks!! That's the answer I was looking for. Not the one I was hoping for but at least I know that the phone won't fry if connected to both. Much appreciated.

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MrBill3

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Nov 21, 2017 10:54 AM in response to Networxs

Networxs,

Unless the wireless car charger uses the new Qi standard the wire-less charging would not work anyway.

Good luck.

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