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The video by Nima from Dual-Stack primarily revolves around how to enable wireless charging on the Google Pixel 2 XL despite its lack of built-in wireless charging capabilities. Nima demonstrates using a wireless charging receiver connected to the phone's USB Type-C port, which fits under a slightly bulkier case, although this setup might have some limitations such as slow charging speed and compatibility with certain cases. Additionally, the selection of an affordable and compatible receiver and charger is discussed, with recommendations for using a power delivery-capable USB port from a desktop computer for better performance. The Ugreen wireless charger (model CD134) is highlighted for its quality and relatively fast charging despite using a microUSB cable. The presenter also touches on the build quality of the Google Pixel 2 XL and shares a technique for managing charging cables to facilitate easy access for various charging methods. The video concludes with a call to action to subscribe for more content.
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In this part of the video, Nima from Dual-Stack demonstrates how to wirelessly charge the Google Pixel 2 XL, which lacks built-in wireless charging capabilities. He explains that he uses a wireless charging receiver that connects to the phone’s USB Type-C port and fits under a slightly bulkier case. Nima removes the case to show the thin receiver and reconnects it to illustrate how it can be used to charge the phone wirelessly. He notes that while the setup makes wireless charging possible, it may not work with all cases and can be a bit slow. The purpose of this demonstration is to provide a workaround for the device’s lack of native wireless charging functionality.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses their process of selecting a wireless charger and receiver. They emphasize choosing an affordable receiver from platforms like Aliexpress or eBay, highlighting one with USB type-C that provides 5 volts and 1000 milliamperes output. The speaker mentions that using a USB port on a desktop computer’s back, especially one with power delivery capabilities, ensures better performance. They then talk about the Ugreen wireless charger, noting its higher quality and relatively fast charging when connected to a good USB source. The model of the Ugreen charger is CD134, and it comes with a high-quality microUSB cable, though it’s not USB type-C. The speaker appreciates the overall performance and quality of the charger despite the cable type.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses the build quality of the device, highlighting its metal sides and its tendency to attract fingerprints on the front. They also demonstrate a technique for managing cables with the Google Pixel 2 XL, specifically showing how they leave a bit of cable sticking out for easy access. This allows for convenient charging by unplugging and plugging in different chargers, including for fast charging. They emphasize the practicality of this setup before wrapping up the video with a call to action to subscribe and hit the notification bell for future videos.