Charging without a cable - this is how it works

A trend is emerging in the world of smartphones: away from charging with a cable to inductive charging. Charging without a cable is not only easier and more stylish, but is often even faster. An electromagnetic field is used to transfer power from the charging station directly to your smartphone.

How to charge your smartphone without a cable

Before you connect your cell phone to a charging station, you should make sure that it is also compatible with inductive charging. This information can usually be found in the settings menu under the item "Battery".

1. Depending on the model, charging without a cable is set as the default charging method.
2. If not, you can easily change this in the battery settings of the smartphone.
3. If you use a cell phone case that is thicker than 5 millimeters, you should remove it before charging.
4. Now simply place the cell phone on the charging station to charge it wirelessly.
5. Charging stations can now even be found built into some desk or bedside lamps.

Which cell phone models allow charging without a cable?

Although charging without a cable is becoming increasingly popular, by no means all smartphones have this feature. However, newer models from Samsung, Apple or Huawei now almost always offer the option of charging without a cable.