FAQ
TL;DR: Galaxy A50 has a 4000 mAh battery, but "Wireless charging: No," so Qi/induction add‑ons won’t be natively supported. This FAQ helps A50 owners asking "why won’t my phone charge wirelessly?" and what to try instead. [GSMArena, 2019]
Why it matters: It prevents wasted spend on incompatible adapters and clarifies NFC vs Qi for A50 owners.
Quick Facts
- Galaxy A50 specs: 4000 mAh battery; Wireless charging: No; wired charging up to 15 W. [GSMArena, 2019]
- Qi standard power: 5 W Baseline Power Profile; up to 15 W Extended Power Profile. [WPC, 2024]
- NFC Forum Wireless Charging (WLC) delivers up to 1 W via NFC antennas. [The Verge, 2020]
- Two USB‑C Qi receivers were detected by the pad but A50 never charged; NFC on/off made no difference. [Elektroda, Dabster01, post #18684615]
- A 5V/800 mA receiver didn’t start A50; old <1 A USB chargers also failed to start charging. [Elektroda, kosiarek77, post #18941953]
Does the Samsung Galaxy A50 support wireless charging out of the box?
No. The official spec lists “Wireless charging: No.” The A50 also includes a 4000 mAh battery and 15 W wired charging. Wireless charging requires hardware that the A50 does not include. [GSMArena, 2019]
Will a USB‑C Qi receiver make my A50 charge on a Qi pad?
Tests with two different USB‑C Qi receivers showed the pad detecting a coil, yet the A50 never started charging. Both receivers charged other USB‑C phones. Turning NFC on or off made no difference on the A50. [Elektroda, Dabster01, post #18684615]
Is NFC the same as wireless charging on the A50?
No. “NFC is not wireless charging.” “Samsung A50 does not have wireless (inductive) charging.” Changing NFC settings will not add Qi charging capability. [Elektroda, plustek, post #18681111]
What is NFC Wireless Charging (WLC), and is it the same as Qi?
NFC WLC is a standard that enables charging up to 1 W using an NFC antenna. It is separate from Qi and targets low‑power accessories. [The Verge, 2020]
Why won’t my A50 start charging with a 5V/0.8A receiver?
One user observed a 5V/800 mA receiver failed to start the A50. An old USB charger below 1 A also failed to start charging the phone. The same receiver charged a Galaxy A40, but not the A50. [Elektroda, kosiarek77, post #18941953]
How can I test whether the phone even sees the Qi adapter?
Install AIDA64 or Device Info and monitor the battery/charging status as you place the phone on the pad. This shows whether the adapter feeds the charging socket or triggers any charging attempt. [Elektroda, n6210, post #18681173]
Does wired charging still work on the A50?
Yes. The user confirmed regular USB‑A to USB‑C charging works from a computer. Using AIDA64 with the USB‑C Qi adapter connected showed no charging attempt on the A50. [Elektroda, Dabster01, post #18684763]
Could a software update enable wireless charging on the A50?
No. Wireless charging needs a Qi coil and controller. The A50’s spec shows no wireless charging support, so a software update cannot add this hardware capability. [GSMArena, 2019]
What power output should my Qi pad have for testing?
Use a 5 W Qi transmitter for baseline compatibility checks. Pads supporting the Extended Power Profile go up to 15 W, but detection should occur at 5 W. [WPC, 2024]
How do I troubleshoot an A50 that won’t charge with a Qi adapter?
Try this:
- Install AIDA64 or Device Info to monitor charging state.
- Connect the USB‑C Qi adapter and place the phone on a Qi pad.
- If status never changes, the phone isn’t accepting power from the adapter. [Elektroda, n6210, post #18681173]
My charger detects the coil, but the A50 never charges. Why?
That indicates the transmitter sees a receiver coil, but the phone refuses to draw power. In this case the adapter worked on other phones, yet the A50 did not begin charging. [Elektroda, Dabster01, post #18679910]
I placed the adapter alone on the pad and nothing happens. Is that expected?
Yes in this reported case. The user repeatedly placed the connected adapter without the phone and saw no start. Attaching it to the A50 still did not trigger charging. [Elektroda, Dabster01, post #18684670]
Should I turn NFC off when testing a Qi receiver on the A50?
Turning NFC on or off made no difference in the reported tests. The A50 still refused to start charging with the USB‑C adapter attached. [Elektroda, Dabster01, post #18684615]
What are my practical options if the A50 still won’t charge wirelessly?
This thread provides no working method using USB‑C Qi receivers on the A50. Continue using wired charging, as confirmed to work, to avoid reliability issues. [Elektroda, Dabster01, post #18684763]
