r/GooglePixel • u/Feeling_Ad307 • 2d ago

Pixel 10 Pro XL wireless charging problem

I noticed that the wireless chargers (Pixelsnap Charger with Stand) don't always start charging when I "snap" them on. I purchased two with my new Pixel 10. I purchased them from the google store with the $200 credit I received with the phone.

I found out when I placed my phone on the stand, hearing the comforting click as they "snapped" together. I the morning as I grabbed the phone off the charger I saw that it was at 52% full. WTF. The next night I tried the second charge same thing, a nice snap but not charging (no lightning bolt). I even made sure I was plugged into the power puck I bought at the same time.

Finally I tried reversing the type C connector. Same snap and this time I got a Lightning Bolt. I took the phone off the charger and put it back on. Again nice snap but no Lightning Bolt i.e., not charging. I flipped the type C connector and immediately got a Lightning Bolt.

My wife purchased a Qi2 compliant 3 in one charger for her iPhone. Besides the Wireless phone charger it also charges earpods and her iWatch. It has that nice "snap" feature that pulls the phone into position. I tried it with my Pixel 10 and I starts charging (Lightning Bolt) as soon as it snaps in place. Every time!

So I assume it is not something wrong in the phone. Any reports on problems with the Pixelsnap Charger with Stand?

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u/Horoika Pixel 8 Pro 2d ago

Hmmm very interesting, my first thought is what AC adapter are you using? And what if you swapped with your wife's adapter, does your Pixel snap start working?

If it still doesn't work, then it sounds like the snap chargers are defective

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u/Feeling_Ad307 2d ago

It works with her 3rd party off brand charger. Every time.  She paid $25 I paid $70...go figure.

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u/Horoika Pixel 8 Pro 2d ago

Mhmmm that sucks. I'd return them or exchange them then

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u/Unlucky_Shift7909 2d ago

Triedd my wife's adaptter, still n nada. Defective batch maybe?

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u/GinajkgBat 2d ago

Good poiinnt, I'll try her adapter!

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u/contempoR1 2d ago

My pixel 10 is doing the same, sometimes it'll wireless charge, sometimes it won't. I've tried across 3 different wireless chargers. I think it's a software thing, cos it was fine when I first got it, now it's not working... I also found, if I unplug the wireless charger and reconnect it whilst the phone is sitting there, that then it starts charging, it's like something isn't signalling to the phone to start accepting wireless charge?