What is Samsung WireLess PowerShare and how does it work?

What if you could charge all your devices on the fly, even if you forgot their chargers? It's not too good to be true. With the Wireless PowerShare feature, your phone can reverse charge another phone, watch, or Galaxy Buds. All you need to do is place the two devices together.

Note: Wireless PowerShare works with most Qi-Compatible devices. This feature may not work with some cases, accessories, or other manufacturers' devices.

Most Qi-Compatible Samsung devices can be charged with Wireless PowerShare, but check out the full list of compatible devices just in case. The speed and power of the charge will vary by device.

Phones that can use and also be charged with Wireless PowerShare:

    • Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra

    • Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra

    • Note20 5G and Note20 Ultra 5G

    • Galaxy Note10, Note10+, and Note10+ 5G

 

 

    • Galaxy Fold, Z Fold2, and Z Fold3

    • Galaxy Z Flip, Z Flip 5G, and Z Flip3

    • Galaxy S20 5G, S20+ 5G, S20 Ultra 5G, and S20 FE

    • Galaxy S10e, S10, S10+, and S10 5G

 

 

Other devices that can be charged by Wireless PowerShare:

    • Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Buds2, Galaxy Buds+, Galaxy Buds Live, and Galaxy Buds Pro

    • Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch3, Galaxy Watch4, Galaxy Watch4 Classic, Gear Sport, and Gear S3

 

 

    • Galaxy S7/S7 Edge, S8/S8+, S9/S9+, Note8, and Note9

    • Galaxy Watch Active and Galaxy Watch Active2

 

 

Of course, you know how to get the most out of your battery, so you've got plenty to spare. When you're ready to perform a charging trick, here’s how to activate Wireless PowerShare and charge another device.

Note: Adjust the position of the devices to ensure their connection is good because the location of the wireless charging coil varies by device. Foldable devices will need to be closed. Using Wireless PowerShare may affect call reception or data services, depending on your network environment.

First, confirm that the phone with PowerShare is charged to at least 30%. Swipe down from the top of your screen with two fingers to open Quick settings, and then tap the Wireless PowerShare icon. If the icon's not there, you may need to add the PowerShare quick setting.

Next, place the PowerShare phone and a compatible device back to back. To stop charging, just separate the two devices from each other. The PowerShare feature will automatically turn off after 60 seconds when no other device is detected.

Wireless power sharing icon highlighted on a Galaxy phone

You can also charge your Galaxy phone as it charges another device. Simply connect your phone to the charging cable that came with it while using PowerShare.

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