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[zero21]

Does anyone know how big the slot is for the phone? Assuming phones grow a bit in size will this charger even be useful in 5yrs?

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by zero21

Does anyone know how big the slot is for the phone? Assuming phones grow a bit in size will this charger even be useful in 5yrs?

I can meaure the "tray" on my '23 M240 when my wife gets home however I can say it easily fits my Galaxy S22+

[Rx-7ames]

Originally Posted by zero21

Does anyone know how big the slot is for the phone? Assuming phones grow a bit in size will this charger even be useful in 5yrs?

I have a Samsung Galaxy S22 (the big one) with a very slim case and it barely fits in the G42.

[zero21]

Yours is about a half inch bigger than mine. Please confirm measurements tonight. My wife will be pleased.

I enjoy a good sexual reference once in a while.

[Carefree]

We own a pair of 240i with charging option. My phone fits but the wife’s doesn’t. Be careful when ordering.

[zero21]

Originally Posted by Carefree

We own a pair of 240i with charging option. My phone fits but the wife’s doesn’t. Be careful when ordering.

That's probably enough for me to not get it. Sounds like more of a place to hold the phone than charge it. If it's that slim I probably won't like busting my knuckles getting it in and out.

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by zero21

That's probably enough for me to not get it. Sounds like more of a place to hold the phone than charge it. If it's that slim I probably won't like busting my knuckles getting it in and out.

As long as there is nothing in the cup holders, getting the phone in and out is not an issue. Will take pictures tonight.

[Rx-7ames]

I'm certain that wireless charging is something that manufacturers add only because other car manufacturers do it and they can't be the ones who have left it out. Wireless charging just isn't that great. My phone heats up excessively when I use the wireless charger on my desk and it's super slow. I end up plugging it in most of the time anyway. My only fear of passing it up is if it ends up deleting digital key. I don't think it will, but that has been the case a few times in the past.

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

I can meaure the "tray" on my '23 M240 when my wife gets home however I can say it easily fits my Galaxy S22+

Here are pictures. Its ~7" x 4"

[G87_mtwo]

Originally Posted by rickz4

A lot of new builds are deleting the digital key, but if you add wireless charging you also get the digital key back. That's why I added it.

Digital Key and wireless charging are different in g87. Digital key comes with comfort access package (that is part of premium package) whereas wireless charging is standalone option.

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by G87_mtwo

Digital Key and wireless charging are different in g87. Digital key comes with comfort access package (that is part of premium package) whereas wireless charging is standalone option.

That is not a US trim package option.

https://www.bmwusa.com/build-your-ow...dyxflg/options

[86zccrx]

Does anyone know if the manual will have the wireless charging in the armrest like the manual g80? I’m not sure if that works any better than the pad in front of the cup holders or fits more phone types.

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by 86zccrx

Does anyone know if the manual will have the wireless charging in the armrest like the manual g80? I’m not sure if that works any better than the pad in front of the cup holders or fits more phone types.

From this picture in the ZB thread, looks to be in the same place as the M240.

[T_U_D]

Originally Posted by 86zccrx

Does anyone know if the manual will have the wireless charging in the armrest like the manual g80? I’m not sure if that works any better than the pad in front of the cup holders or fits more phone types.

Having sat in a manual G87, I can confirm that it is in the same location as a G42.

[Bumpinjeep]

If it's anything like the "wireless charger" in my F87, you can get the added benefit of something really hot in your hands when you take it off of the charger on those cold days walking from your car to the mall.
The days of "ohh my hands are freezing" when you make that long trek to Nordstrom are finally over!
I say go for it!

[Vaticous]

So, to be clear, one can have the digital key even without wireless charging, correct? Seems like there is conflicting information above.

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by Bumpinjeep

If it's anything like the "wireless charger" in my F87, you can get the added benefit of something really hot in your hands when you take it off of the charger on those cold days walking from your car to the mall.
The days of "ohh my hands are freezing" when you make that long trek to Nordstrom are finally over!
I say go for it!

Odd thing in my G42, sometimes the phone gets on the warm side and sometimes it doesnt. It does get the phone out of the way, however (for what its worth).

[PNTDG42]

I have the wireless charger. Used it for part of a 1700 mile drive last week. It’s nothing to write home about. It barely overcomes the consumption of having CarPlay and route guidance and music running.

Sure the phone was a little warm when I took it out. Can’t say I care. If you need a meaningful charge in short order, it’s going to disappoint.

The location sucks. Even with ID8 and no shifter in the way, and with no cups in the holder. It’s still quite shrouded, and inconvenient especially if you plan to pick up your phone often for texting or something.

All that said… it’s $200. I’d probably do it again because I’ll never notice the difference $200 makes over a ~65K OTD purchase. Might use it one day or passenger might need a charge while I’m on the cable.

[G87_mtwo]

Originally Posted by Vaticous

So, to be clear, one can have the digital key even without wireless charging, correct? Seems like there is conflicting information above.

Yes, dont know about US but in canada, digital key is feature in comfort access package and it doesnt have wireless charging in that package. wireless charging is standalone option in canada

[zero21]

https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-cul...charger-sucks/

[curtdragon]

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

From this picture in the ZB thread, looks to be in the same place as the M240.

All that is terrible lol. You'll never get it out if there are cups. And the cup holder sucks too.