How to enable your iPhone 6 wireless charging [2020 Update]

With every day passing by, wireless charging is getting very popular.

More and more cellphone manufacturers are adapting to the wireless charging. The very famous wireless charging standard is Qi.

Don’t be disappointed if you have a iPhone 6 or 6 plus , which is not enabled for wireless charging.

There are many and very excellent products available in the market which will enable your iPhone 6 or 6 plus wireless charging and receive the wireless power from any Qi power transmitter. 

Is iPhone 6 and 6 Plus have wireless charging?

It is not feasible to wireless charge iPhone 6 and 6 plus on its own. For charging a phone wirelessly, it must have a device that has glass at the back of its body like iPhone X and Samsung Galaxy Note 8, iPhone 11, etc.

But iPhone 6 and 6 plus do not have a glass back.

However, it is possible to wireless charge iPhone 6 and 6 plus with the help of a unique wireless charging case or with a slender wireless charging adapter. After installation, you can wireless charge your iPhone 6 and 6 plus by merely positioning it on that specific wireless charging pad.

It is the most convenient method to charge the iPhone 6, regardless of being at work or home. It is equally suited when you are at public places like restaurants or airports etc.

What is required to enable the wireless charging for iPhone 6 and 6 plus?

As the iPhone 6 and 6 plus do not have an in-build hence we need external help.

To enable wireless charging for any mobile device, two things are required –

1. Wireless charge receiver , which is nothing but the wireless charging case
2. Wireless charge transmitter, which is nothing but the wireless charging pad
3. Wireless charger and power bank

Now lets look some of the best wireless charging cases and pads for iPhone 6 and 6 plus.

Best wireless charging case and receiver for iPhone 6 and 6 Plus

 

Nillkin Qi Wireless Charging Receiver Case

Wish to enjoy the fast wireless charging with your iPhone 6 or 6 plus just like the latest Qi-enabled iPhone models?

This receiver is one of the most secure available in the market, with a fast receiving capacity of 1000 mAh. Providing the same speed as the original wired charger of the iPhone.

It is such a slim design that you can hardly observe it beneath the case of your phone.

It has a magnetic tag that attaches to the back of the iPhone very swiftly.

Work with most protective phone cases on the market.

 

ANTYE Wireless Charging Receiver Case

Integrated latest Qi wireless charging receiver serves wireless charging potential to your iPhone 6 or 6 Plus. It provides similar wireless charging experiences like iPhone 8, 8 Plus, or X.

Made with long-lasting, durable plastic along with the matte finish, keep fingerprints, dust, dirt in check. Appropriate provisions and slots provided for easy access to all ports.

The bendy connector makes it simple to sync and charge the conventional way too without removing the case.

It functions flawlessly with any Qi-enabled wireless charger dock.

It is shock-absorbent and also has an electroplated PC exterior for absolute safety.

Best wireless charging pad for iPhone 6 and 6 plus

CHOTECH Wireless Charging Pad

It is available in a combo package that includes a wireless charging stand and a wireless charging pad.

Keep it vertical or horizontal as you please.

It offers the flexibility of using the phone when being charged. The charging pads are best suited to charge your AirPods.  

It is an excellent mix for meeting the requirements of the home and workplace.

The smart chip that comes integrated with the pad is certified by Qi and ETL. This technologically advanced and appropriately enabled chip prevents heat up of the pad. And hence you can expect a very safe charging environment.

This Qi charger can work with cases of thickness up to 5 mm. However, a maximum of 4 mm thickness cases would work the best.

Yootech Wireless Charging Stand

Created with two coils give you a broader charging space as compared to a standard round wireless charging pad.

This pad can wireless charge your iPhone 6 or 6 plus in any direction, horizontally or vertically, as it suits you. Watching movies, listening to music, making calls, or sending messages would not be challenging during the charging process.

3 charging modes available to suit any phone

1. 7.5W charging mode is for iPhone 11/11 Pro/11 Pro Max/XS MAX/XS/XR/X/8/8 plus with latest iOS System;
2. 10W charging mode is compatible with S20/Note 10/10 Plus/S10/S10 Plus/S10E/Note9/S9 and so on;
3. 5W charging mode works on Any Qi-enabled devices like Google Pixel 3/3XL/4XL and other Qi-enabled phones

Unique Multi-functional Intelligent Protect Technology furnishes short-circuit elimination, temperature control, and this Qi verified is fire-resistant too.

For great user experience, the suggestion is to take off the phone case and make use of the suggested adapters.

NANAMI Fast Wireless Charging Stand

This wireless charger pad is 1.4 times rapid compared to the usual wireless charger; two coils accommodate broader charging space.

NANAMI Fast wireless charging stand will energize your iPhone 6 from the dead to the full at lightning speed.

Its exclusive sailing model gives you the freedom to charge your phone vertically or horizontally. You need not unplug the phone for attending calls or for using other functions.

It comes with overcharging protection, which is a useful feature for your phone, and hence it saves on electricity as well.

It has a rubber grip at the base that prevents accidental slippage.

Its multi-colored LED light panel shows the charging status.

• Solid blue for standby mode,
• Green for charging mode
• Blue LED indicator will flash in 1s/time if your phone is not properly aligned or any metal attachment detected

 

Anker Wireless Power wave Stand

The highly-efficient chipset offers a boosted power to your iPhone 6 for wireless charging in comparison to other wireless chargers.

Do not bother about your phone case, and no need to remove it. Anker wireless power wave stand charges through almost all types of phone cases.

Charge in horizontal orientation while watching videos, or vertical mode for messaging and facial recognition.

Wireless Charger and power bank

Heloideo Power Bank Wireless Charger

A power bank with –

• Built-in AC plug
• Multifunctional portable 10000mAh Li polymer high capacity  battery charger with built-in removable USB-C charge cable,micro cable and other cable
• A 5W wireless charging function, which can be used by mobile phones with wireless charging function
• Intelligent power management IC provides power short circuit protection, over current protection, over voltage and over heat protection to ensure safe charging.

 

2BConnect Solar Power Bank Phone Charger Portable Qi Wireless

Best in class, a much multi-functional and amazingly portable power bank with –

• Durable and reliable ABS+PC+ Silicone material that protects the battery from water, dust, crashes or drops with multiple bright LED lights.
• A flashlight with Steady-SOS-Strobe mode which makes this perfect for any outdoor activity such as camping, hiking and other emergency use.
• Solar powered to charger the super capacity 30000mAh power bank can charge your device multiple times anytime and anywhere you go. 
  
• Charge any Qi-compatible device faster than ever before.
• Rugged and Heavy-Duty IP 66 Waterproof Power Bank Charger can still work in heavy rain with Dual USB Ports, 1 Type C inputs & outputs, 1 Micro USB inputs that allowed 4 devices simultaneously.

 

Tips to fix wireless charging for iPhone 6, if not working

1. Restart your iPhone: The first troubleshooting step to opt when your iPhone is not getting charged wirelessly is to restart the phone. Resuming your iPhone may sometimes resolve minor software related catches and flaws which could be stopping the iPhone from charging wirelessly
2. Hard Reset the iPhone: If and only if your iPhone is entirely insensitive when you put it on the wireless charging pad, you might have to carry out a hard reset. It will force your iPhone to switch off and back on rapidly. It can solve the issue for the time being when the wireless charging is not functioning on your iPhone
3. Take off the iPhone case: Few cases are too broad to put on iPhone while you want to charge it wirelessly. Attempt to pull out the case before keeping it on the charging pad in case wireless charging is not working
4. Place charger in the center of the charging pad: To achieve smooth wireless charging for your iPhone. Ascertain that you have positioned it right in the middle of the wireless charging pad. At times, the iPhone does not charge wirelessly if it is not at the center of the pad
5. Confirm proper plugin of the wireless charger: The wireless charger pad being unplugged can be the reason for your iPhone not getting charged wirelessly. Hence check for the right plugin of your charging pad. Be sure that you are using a Qi-standard wireless charger: It is essential to remember that the iPhones that have the option of wireless charging can only get charged through Qi-enabled charging pads. In all likelihood, your iPhone 6 would not charge wirelessly if a poor-quality charger used.
6. Update your iPhone: You may simply have to update your iPhone software to sanction its wireless charging feature, in instances where you face problems in wireless charging.
7. DFU Restore the iPhone: Even now, there could be a possibility of a software glitch that is interrupting the wireless charging of your iPhone. The last way to fix a possible software glitch is DFU restore, the most extensive kind of restore to perform on an iPhone
8. Get your charging pad repaired or its time to get a new one
9. Visit the Apple Store: After trying all the procedures mentioned above, still, your iPhone is not getting charged wirelessly, it may have a hardware issue. Then you must go to an Apple Store to get this issue resolved.

(Products and Pictures from Amazon)