Wireless Power Sharing
Why is wireless powersharing such a useful feature on Samsung’s line of mobile device?
What if you could charge all your devices on the fly, even if you forgot their chargers? It's not too good to be true. With the new Wireless PowerShare feature, your phone can reverse wireless charge another phone, watch, or Galaxy Buds. All you need to do is place the two devices together. Of course, you know how to get the most out of your battery, so you've got plenty to spare. When you're ready to perform a charging trick, here’s how to activate Wireless PowerShare and charge another device.
Please note: Wireless PowerShare works with most Qi-Compatible devices. This feature may not work with some cases, accessories, or other manufacturers' devices.
- Confirm that the phone with PowerShare is charged to at least 30%.
- Swipe down from the top right corner of your screen with to open the Quick settings panel.
- Tap the Wireless PowerShare icon. If the icon is not there, you may need to add the PowerShare quick setting.
- Place the PowerShare phone and a compatible device back to back. The PowerShare feature will automatically turn off after 60 seconds when no other device is detected.
- To stop charging, just separate the two devices from each other.
You can also charge your Galaxy phone as it charges another device. Simply connect your phone to the charging cable that came with it while using PowerShare.
If you are having some trouble getting Wireless PowerShare to work, we have some helpful tips that you can follow:
Position the devices as shown on the device that is sharing power. When the device is placed incorrectly on the charging surface, it may not charge properly. Make sure your device is placed in the center of the charging pad with no obstructions. The device's back should come in contact with the charger.
- Do not use wired earphones while sharing power. Doing so may affect nearby devices. When a headset is connected to your phone, place the phone in a landscape position on the wireless charger. If you place the phone in a portrait position, it may not charge.
- If devices aren’t connecting properly or if their charging speed is low, please remove any accessory or cover that could be causing the issue.
Check out this video of a visual perspective on how to use Wireless powersharing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zZVo79htwI
Helpful Tips:
Do not move or use either device while charging.
The charging device's battery percentage will not necessarily correspond to the battery percentage on the charged device.
If you charge the device that is sharing power, the charging speed may decrease or the device may not charge properly depending on the charger type.
The charging speed or efficiency may vary depending on the device’s condition or the surrounding environment. If you use the wireless charger in areas with weak network signals, you may lose network reception.
If the remaining battery power on your device drops below a certain level, power sharing will stop.
If a different charger or USB cable is connected to your phone, the wireless charging feature may be unavailable.
Make sure the wireless charger is plugged into a working power outlet or power source.
To learn about troubleshooting problems with Wireless PowerShare, please check our guide on wireless powersharing: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshoot/TSG10003237/
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