The Samsung Galaxy S22, Samsung Galaxy S22+ and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra can be used as portable power banks as these smartphones can wirelessly recharge other devices.
If you are running into issues when using this power sharing feature, then you can check out this guide at Seeking Tech.
1. The first step we recommend taking is to make sure that the device you are trying to recharge with your Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus or Galaxy S22 Ultra supports wireless charging.
For example, the following Samsung products can be used with the power sharing feature of the Samsung S22 smartphone series:
- Galaxy S21
- Galaxy S22
- Galaxy S21+
- Galaxy S22+
- Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Note 20 5G
- Note 20 Ultra 5G
- Galaxy Note 10
- Galaxy Note 10+
- Galaxy Note 10+ 5G
- Galaxy Fold
- Galaxy Z Fold 2
- Galaxy Z Fold 3
- Galaxy Z Flip
- Galaxy Z Flip 5G
- Galaxy Z Flip 3
- Galaxy S20 5G
- Galaxy S20+ 5G
- Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
- Galaxy S20 FE
- Galaxy S10e
- Galaxy S10
- Galaxy S10+
- Galaxy S10 5G
- Galaxy Buds
- Galaxy Buds 2
- Galaxy Buds+
- Galaxy Buds Live
- Galaxy Buds Pro
- Galaxy Watch
- Galaxy Watch 3
- Galaxy Watch 4
- Galaxy Watch 4 Classic
- Gear Sport
- Gear S3
- Galaxy S7
- Galaxy S7 Edge
- Galaxy S8
- Galaxy S8+
- Galaxy S9
- Galaxy S9+
- Galaxy Note 8
- Galaxy Note 9
- Galaxy Watch Active
- Galaxy Watch Active 2
2. If your device supports wireless charging but is not working with your S22, S22+ or S22 Ultra phone, then make sure that the wireless charging coils of the two devices are perfectly aligned.
The other device should be placed in the middle on the backside of the S22 series smartphone.
3. You should also make sure that the power sharing feature has been enabled by doing the following:
- Swipe downwards from the top of the screen to open the Notification Panel on your S22 phone.
- Swipe downwards on the Notification Panel to expand the menu.
- Tap the icon that has a battery symbol with a right-pointing arrow. If you don’t see this icon, tap the + icon and then drag the icon with the battery symbol with a right-pointing arrow in order to add this option to the Notification Panel.
4. You should also make sure that you didn’t set up any limitations when it comes to power sharing. In order to do so, you need to take the following steps:
- Open the Settings App on your S22, S22+ or S22 Ultra.
- Tap Battery and Device Care.
- Tap Battery.
- Tap Wireless Power Sharing.
- Tap Battery Limit.
- Make sure that the Battery Limit you set is not too strict.
5. Of course, you should make sure that you have enough battery life remaining on your Samsung Galaxy S22, Samsung Galaxy S22+ and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra.
If you are experiencing issues with trying to recharge your S22 series phone, then you can take a look at this troubleshooting article.
6. If you are trying to recharge your S22, S22+ or S22 Ultra while also using your phone to wireless recharge another device, then the power sharing feature may slow down or not work at all.
7. If the other device was moved during the recharging process, then make sure you realign it. Otherwise, the power sharing feature may take longer than usual or be completely stopped.
8. Avoid placing any objects in between the wireless charging coils. If you are using a protective case, then you might want to consider taking it off during the recharging process.
9. The power charging feature may slow down or stopped if the two devices are wet and/or overheating.
To see how you can deal with water damage issues with the S22 series, you can take a look at this guide.
To see how you can deal with an overheating phone, you can check out this post.
10. Nearby wireless devices could also hinder the wireless recharging process. Therefore, make sure that you don’t have any other devices that may cause interference.