ua549

I use the MB nav because it is full screen and is adequate.
Android Auto uses only half the screen and the other half goes to waste.

terp97

Happy to report on my ride yesterday the 8 plus charged and fits with just a little bit raised but not enough to keep it from charging. I have not tried with a case yet and I plan on getting the clear tech 21 case. Will report back one I try it. Nice not having to deal with cable.

makris0000

Thats good to know. Di you have to make sure its positioned perfectly or can you just throw it in and it charges?

terp97

and it charges.

BeoBenz

iPhone X fits without a case. Has a little extra room so should still fit with a case.

makris0000

This is what I've been seeking. Reconfirmation that it will fit in the little area. How does it charge there? I know its not quick but is it somewhat decent?

BeoBenz

I now have a case and the X still fits fine. I have not used it enough to have any feel for the speed at which it charges.

joshg1001

15 minutes for 7%...

mickhoog

Can you retrofit the wireless charging?

makris0000

Thats not the worst. When I'm driving from Orlando to Tampa it can potentially charge my phone to over 50%

https://www.macrumors.com/2017/11/14...ging-iphone-x/

I wonder if MB could support fast charging.

jhpmbusa

i saw a youtube car review video, where the phone will still charge even if you lay it on top of the cover that covers that area. Has anyone given this a try? With this method the size of the phone woudlnt matter.

joshg1001

For me at least, my phone has to be inside the slot for it to work. Anything outside still brings up Apple pay

Sunrose305

My iPhone X has a relatively slim case and fits and charges just fine in the charging bay. I have yet to see it is still fits when it is plugged in which is (unfortunately/stupidly) required for Apple CarPlay. My 6+ did NOT fit.

zorz

Supposedly it activates Apple Pay whenever you set it down on the charging pad? Can anyone verify this?

source: Mercedes’ wireless charger doesn’t play nice with the iPhone X - The Verge https://www.theverge.com/tldr/2017/1...h-the-iphone-x

sonichanxiao

For iPhone X, you might want to read about this to re-consider this phone unless you want to change a different car:
https://www.theverge.com/tldr/2017/1...h-the-iphone-x

jhpmbusa

how is the charging speed with the Samsung galaxy s8?

kngreene

I have the iPhone X with an apple leather case. I charge it in my 2018 E43 daily. It charges decently well but is not fast by any means. With the case on, there is barely any extra room, maybe about 8-9mm. Yes, apple pay automatically activates. Yes, it is annoying.

The Benz

My iPhone X wirelessly charges just fine without bringing up Apple Pay, but only after the latest software update (11.1.2) and a phone restart. Everything works as it should.

sonichanxiao

Are you able to tell how fast it charges after the OS update? Like 5% takes minutes?

makris0000

I played with my friend's iPhone X and I tried charging it in my car with a case on it. It fits perfectly with a case (not the black bulky cases but the thinner otter box cases, I think this is the case he had on it).

makris0000

Apple has just released iOS 11.2 which supports faster wireless charging (7.5 watts instead of 5 watts). Anyone notice faster wireless charging in their E class after installing the update?

https://www.macrumors.com/2017/12/02...ases-ios-11-2/

Schester

I have not updated to 11.2 yet, but with 11.1.1 I don’t see any problem with Apple Pay when putting the iPhone X on the mat. When I put my iPhone 7 Plus on the mat it would bring up Apple Pay. What I do find really annoying is that if I put the iPhone X in the cup holder, Apple Pay is constantly trying to activate. I don’t recall this problem with my iPhone 7 Plus.

I too have found that I use the Mercedes navigation and audio interface over CarPlay because CarPlay doesn’t take advantageous of that gorgeous screen. The fact that you must plug it in to the exposed USB port also detracts from its use.

zorz

I have the same issue at times where if I have my iPhone X in the cup holder Apple Pay will activate. The reason is that the NFC transceiver is in the wood cover for the cup holder - not the charging mat.

I don’t have it in the cup holder usually so it doesn’t pose much of an issue.

The_Judge

My iPhone X charges nicely in my 2018 E400 Coupe. I fixed the Apple Pay problem by turning it off on the phone (settings, wallet & apple pay — turn "double-click" and "payments on Mac" to OFF). I had no intention of ever ever using it anyway.

UPDATE: With iOS 12 you also have to turn off "Apple Pay Cash."

seago123

wireless charger saves me some money for the Apple accessory. but I don't know if wireless chargers support all the iPhone.