Phone charger deleted? Here's an aftermarket fix.

dszpiro · 02-01-2023, 09:09 AM

I have a 2022 M240ix that was delivered in December 2021. As many of you know, at that time BMW deleting items from the cars due to supply chain issues (e.g., a built-in Sirius XM radio, passenger side lumbar support). Included in the deltes at that time was the wireless charging capability of the phone tray.

Well, I found an aftermarket solution:

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32568...andl_shipto=US

This insert slides over the built-in tray and gets power from the 12V socket in front of the try. It fits in very nicely and my iPhone 12 with a thin Apple case fits in perfectly. I thought I'd share this for others who also had the charger deleted and are looking for a wireless solution.

Rag9000 · 02-01-2023, 12:07 PM

Does it get hot? I have this with an iPhone 12 and a thin case and it gets quite hot. Not sure what I’m doing wrong!

MPR · 02-01-2023, 09:55 PM

That's a pretty cool and clean solution. $60 is I guess fair considering what BMW wanted for the option, and with it being crap. I like that it hides the 12v lighter plug that I'd never use anyway

How does it work?

dszpiro · 02-01-2023, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Rag9000

Does it get hot? I have this with an iPhone 12 and a thin case and it gets quite hot. Not sure what I’m doing wrong!

Well, the iPhone warms up but I don't think it reaches an unusual temperature. I keep the compartment lid open while charging to get air flow.

dszpiro · 02-01-2023, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MPR

That's a pretty cool and clean solution. $60 is I guess fair considering what BMW wanted for the option, and with it being crap. I like that it hides the 12v lighter plug that I'd never use anyway

How does it work?

It is a plate with a charging surface at one end and a 12V plug at one end. It slips into the space above the built-in charging plate then you push it down. The new plate rests on top of the original plate, raising the charging surface by less than half an inch. It is a snug press fit and the 12V plug slips into the socket. There are cut outs to make sure that there's no interference with the two cup holders. Once installed, it's actually difficult to notice that it's even there.

MPR · 02-02-2023, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dszpiro

It is a plate with a charging surface at one end and a 12V plug at one end. It slips into the space above the built-in charging plate then you push it down. The new plate rests on top of the original plate, raising the charging surface by less than half an inch. It is a snug press fit and the 12V plug slips into the socket. There are cut outs to make sure that there's no interference with the two cup holders. Once installed, it's actually difficult to notice that it's even there.

Lol I understand how the part attaches to the car etc.

What I meant is how well does it work/charge? What's the heat situation?

Jonesymx29 · 02-02-2023, 09:10 AM

I have one of these (not sure it's the exact same model, since the power button sits between the 2 cupholders), and it works perfectly. Phone gets a little warm but that's pretty standard for wireless chargers, in my experience. Not sure on the rate but it seems to charge things decently quick. Took like a month to get from China, but for $60... hard to beat.

dszpiro · 02-02-2023, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MPR

Lol I understand how the part attaches to the car etc.

What I meant is how well does it work/charge? What's the heat situation?

Sorry!

I can tell you that I think it works fine. The charging rate is comparable to the built-in charger I had in my 2018 M550ix. The iPhone warms up, but I find that true with other chargers charging at a similar rate.

MPR · 02-02-2023, 02:12 PM

Cool, thanks, does the plastic color match the OEM area plastic where it rests?

Rag9000 · 02-02-2023, 03:47 PM

I brought this up in a diff thread, but why am I the only one who’s phone gets hot in this thing? I don’t understand. I’ve tried placing it in various positions. I have a thin cover on my phone. Maybe it’s because it’s placed on top of the built in wireless charger (which got my phone hot too)? I pulled the fuse for the cigarette lighter jack, so it’s not working right now but once I get around to fixing it I’ll experiment some more. The fitment/look of the thing is awesome. Looks OEM.

winter.zed · 02-03-2023, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dszpiro

It is a plate with a charging surface at one end and a 12V plug at one end. It slips into the space above the built-in charging plate then you push it down. The new plate rests on top of the original plate, raising the charging surface by less than half an inch. It is a snug press fit and the 12V plug slips into the socket. There are cut outs to make sure that there's no interference with the two cup holders. Once installed, it's actually difficult to notice that it's even there.

Does the NFC card, still work with this? I found a few other sellers that show NFC card working but they don't list G42, only G20/G22 (may be the same though - not sure)
Thanks.

dszpiro · 02-03-2023, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MPR

Cool, thanks, does the plastic color match the OEM area plastic where it rests?

Yes, it does. In fact, the fit is so good it looks original. As the photo I posted originally suggests, it looks like original equipment.

Value · 03-10-2023, 03:11 PM

I installed mine today,matches perfect and works as it should. Here’s a picture installed for anyone interested

Mike_H_ · 03-10-2023, 07:36 PM

My 2022 M240ix has the factory charger, but it doesn't do much charging, more like it just keeps the battery from dropping any further.

I put my phone in with 24% charge, drove 30 minutes home, charge was 25% when I got out of the car, looked at the phone 2 minutes later and it was back to 24%.

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Rag9000 Private First Class 126 Rep 131 Posts Drives: ‘23 m240i Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Reality iTrader: (0)	Does it get hot? I have this with an iPhone 12 and a thin case and it gets quite hot. Not sure what I’m doing wrong!
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MPR Colonel 1951 Rep 2,127 Posts Drives: 22 M240i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	That's a pretty cool and clean solution. $60 is I guess fair considering what BMW wanted for the option, and with it being crap. I like that it hides the 12v lighter plug that I'd never use anyway How does it work?
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Jonesymx29 Second Lieutenant 220 Rep 251 Posts Drives: '23 BMW M240i xDrive Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Maine iTrader: (0)	I have one of these (not sure it's the exact same model, since the power button sits between the 2 cupholders), and it works perfectly. Phone gets a little warm but that's pretty standard for wireless chargers, in my experience. Not sure on the rate but it seems to charge things decently quick. Took like a month to get from China, but for $60... hard to beat. __________________ 2023 BMW M240i xDrive - Portimau Blue over Black/Blue Leather 2020 Hyundai Ioniq PHEV Limited - Silver over Charcoal (Gone) 2012 Volkswagen GTI 2Dr - Tornado Red over Plaid, DSG (Gone) 2006 Saab 9-3 2.0t - Fusion Blue over Slate Gray (Gone) 1999 Saab 9-5 SE - Green Silver Metallic over Beige (Gone)
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MPR Colonel 1951 Rep 2,127 Posts Drives: 22 M240i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Cool, thanks, does the plastic color match the OEM area plastic where it rests?
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Rag9000 Private First Class 126 Rep 131 Posts Drives: ‘23 m240i Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Reality iTrader: (0)	I brought this up in a diff thread, but why am I the only one who’s phone gets hot in this thing? I don’t understand. I’ve tried placing it in various positions. I have a thin cover on my phone. Maybe it’s because it’s placed on top of the built in wireless charger (which got my phone hot too)? I pulled the fuse for the cigarette lighter jack, so it’s not working right now but once I get around to fixing it I’ll experiment some more. The fitment/look of the thing is awesome. Looks OEM.
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Value First Lieutenant 534 Rep 360 Posts Drives: M240i Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	I installed mine today,matches perfect and works as it should. Here’s a picture installed for anyone interested Attached Images __________________ 🚀 24 BMW M240i 🏎 20 LE Nocturnal Supra 🐉 C6 ZR1 990whp 📍 Long Island, New York @Zupppra
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Mike_H_ Private First Class 349 Rep 195 Posts Drives: M240ix, 370z, Highlander Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	My 2022 M240ix has the factory charger, but it doesn't do much charging, more like it just keeps the battery from dropping any further. I put my phone in with 24% charge, drove 30 minutes home, charge was 25% when I got out of the car, looked at the phone 2 minutes later and it was back to 24%.
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