UPDATE: The MyTouch 3G, and the Droid eris use the same connecting port (right?) so just go grab yourself a MyTouch dock
http://www.all4cellular.com/my-touch-3g-docking-station-black.html
Ok so almost all android phones have a dock, except the Droid Eris, so I am proposing an idea that anybody may try at their will and see wether or not it works. So Google just released the Nexus One dock since it has no actual port in the bottom of it, what i am suggesting is cutting a hole in the bottom of the dock, and glueing the USB plug (the side with the the plug that goes into the phone) in to tht whole you've already cut. Go ahead and try this, and tell me if this works out, and hey maybe you could even make a business doing this!
iloveandroid said:
Ok so almost all android phones have a dock, except the Droid Eris, so I am proposing an idea that anybody may try at their will and see wether or not it works. So Google just released the Nexus One dock since it has no actual port in the bottom of it, what i am suggesting is cutting a hole in the bottom of the dock, and glueing the USB plug (the side with the the plug that goes into the phone) in to tht whole you've already cut. Go ahead and try this, and tell me if this works out, and hey maybe you could even make a business doing this!
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Are you suggesting that someone pay for a Nexus One dock, drill a hole in it, and poke a USB cord through it? That would just break the docks functionality, plus all it is doing is providing a way to play music and charge the phone. I could go on, but I'm going to be nice.
Pick up an A2DP clip with 1/8" audio-out, plug it into some desk speakers and buy a USB charger. You might need to get a USB mini cable as well, for data/charging if you don't have one already. By the time you finish paying for all of that, you'll have spent $30-$40 and you'd have the capabilities of the dock without ruining one you can't use. You will also have a home charger which will delegate your original to travel/work duty.
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UPDATE: The MyTouch 3G, and the Droid eris use the same connecting port (right?) so just go grab yourself a MyTouch dock
http://www.all4cellular.com/my-touch-3g-docking-station-black.html
Ok so almost all android phones have a dock, except the Droid Eris, so I am proposing an idea that anybody may try at their will and see wether or not it works. So Google just released the Nexus One dock since it has no actual port in the bottom of it, what i am suggesting is cutting a hole in the bottom of the dock, and glueing the USB plug (the side with the the plug that goes into the phone) in to tht whole you've already cut. Go ahead and try this, and tell me if this works out, and hey maybe you could even make a business doing this!
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the eris doesn't fit in this dock. it is too square on the bottom.
Anyone try checking these out?
HTC Droid Eris USB Sync & Charge Cradle (with AC Charger) (w/ 2nd battery support)
HTC Droid Eris USB Sync & Charge Cradle (with AC Charger) W/O 2nd Charger
USB Sync Dual Cradle DeskTop Charger Htc Eris Droid - with 2nd Battery Charger
sickbox said:
Anyone try checking these out?
HTC Droid Eris USB Sync & Charge Cradle (with AC Charger) (w/ 2nd battery support)
HTC Droid Eris USB Sync & Charge Cradle (with AC Charger) W/O 2nd Charger
USB Sync Dual Cradle DeskTop Charger Htc Eris Droid - with 2nd Battery Charger
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old thread but I have the first one you listed. Works great. I have the back door cover from verizon and it fits in the charger without removing it.
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I just discovered -- accidentally -- that a standard mini USB plug not only fits in the Touch Pro's proprietary plug, but also charges and syncs normally!
To clarify (I hope):
* the Touch Pro's USB plug is shaped like this: l==/
* while a normal mini USB plug looks like this: \==/
Does this make sense?
Like most people, I have lots of normal USB cables lying around, and only one HTC type thing... Can anyone tell if it's totally ok to use a standard mini USB cable instead of HTC's "special" one? It can't damage anything electronically?
Robrecht said:
I just discovered -- accidentally -- that a standard mini USB plug not only fits in the Touch Pro's proprietary plug, but also charges and syncs normally!
To clarify (I hope):
* the Touch Pro's USB plug is shaped like this: l==/
* while a normal mini USB plug looks like this: \==/
Does this make sense?
Like most people, I have lots of normal USB cables lying around, and only one HTC type thing... Can anyone tell if it's totally ok to use a standard mini USB cable instead of HTC's "special" one? It can't damage anything electronically?
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Yes,that's normal thing it works. Different shape is present,because the same connector supplies also A/V signals. These pins are located opposite normal USB wires on the middle pin-plate(5 pins standard USB,6 pins Audio/Video). That's the difference and reason,why normal cable works with HTC devices.
Also I think the reason it's shaped like that is to stop you plugging the HTC one into other devices. Could be wrong though
TomasNM said:
Yes,that's normal thing it works. Different shape is present,because the same connector supplies also A/V signals. These pins are located opposite normal USB wires on the middle pin-plate(5 pins standard USB,6 pins Audio/Video). That's the difference and reason,why normal cable works with HTC devices.
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Thanks very much for this speedy answer!!
Cool, now I can use my collection of standard USB cables so I don't have to carry that one HTC cable around everywhere.
GaZ said:
Also I think the reason it's shaped like that is to stop you plugging the HTC one into other devices. Could be wrong though
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That makes sense. So HTC cable in normal USB plug: no, normal USB cable in HTC plug: yes.
Yes,the reason is that,you cannot use accessories(handset,adapters) on standart type models. Also all standart chargers are working,because charging pins are located on USB side.
Fuze Charging issues
Just to let eveyone know I originally tried to charge my Fuze using my old Tilt charger and the Fuze got hot and while it charged it took forever. I then switched to the charger supplied with the fuze and there was no heat and the devise charged very quickly. I don't know why but I thought eveyone should know
the raphael charger is 1A, while most chargers are 300-500mA, hence the slower charging. The heat shouldn't be though... so check if you get a nice and clean voltage
I just got a nexus one dock delivered this morning... but nothing happens when I put my phone in.
I had the desire rom so I flashed cynogen and tried and still nothing.
I am guessing its faulty but there isn't anyway for me to actually be sure is there?
I guess I will just have to contact HTC support and get it replaced!
Spinstorm said:
I just got a nexus one dock delivered this morning... but nothing happens when I put my phone in.
I had the desire rom so I flashed cynogen and tried and still nothing.
I am guessing its faulty but there isn't anyway for me to actually be sure is there?
I guess I will just have to contact HTC support and get it replaced!
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When your drop it into the dock, does it show charging? You could just have a set of dirty contacts - a quick swipe with a pencil eraser is an easy way to make sure they're clean.
Are you running a N1 ROM now (Stock, Cyan, Enmother, MCR)? If so, dock it and head to settings and there should be a "dock" option there now once you've docked.
Thanks for telling me to try that.
I can't figure out what the problem is. I did get it to work by pushing the USB wire into the dock and plug connector.
That makes me think that the USB wire is damaged but it seems to not require any pressure to work fine on my HD2 (as its the same connector) so I am a bit stumped by this!
Spinstorm said:
Thanks for telling me to try that.
I can't figure out what the problem is. I did get it to work by pushing the USB wire into the dock and plug connector.
That makes me think that the USB wire is damaged but it seems to not require any pressure to work fine on my HD2 (as its the same connector) so I am a bit stumped by this!
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Are you using the wall charger or USB charger? If it's the USB charger give it a shot with the wall charger. They say don't use the USB charger and the only reason I can think of is that the USB charger only provides .5A and that may not be enough to power the dock and charge at an acceptable voltage.
I am using the wall charger now but I am UK based so I am not using the suplied charger - rather my HD2 wall adapator and USB cable although that shouldn't effect how it works clearly.
I do wonder if the invisible shield may be causing part of the problem.
It doesn't "slide" into the dock I have to push it even though the bottom part of the phone has no protector (as I removed the shield from there) it does seem to be super temperamental to the EXACT angle and position I have it in the dock...
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I am using the wall charger now but I am UK based so I am not using the suplied charger - rather my HD2 wall adapator and USB cable although that shouldn't effect how it works clearly.
I do wonder if the invisible shield may be causing part of the problem.
It doesn't "slide" into the dock I have to push it even though the bottom part of the phone has no protector (as I removed the shield from there) it does seem to be super temperamental to the EXACT angle and position I have it in the dock...
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As long as it's pushing 1V I don't see why there'd be any problem if it's not the "supplied" charger.
Can you tell if the phone is making good contact on the bottom? You should be able to see the pins actually depress and "disappear" as the phone pushes them down into the dock.
which dock have you got
I'd have thought the problem would be the skin blocking the three contacts ( is it a genuine dock?
Jamie
with the invisible skin I need to push the phone in a little as well. The skin makes the phone not fit as well so that may be your issue, not the dock.
jsapp said:
with the invisible skin I need to push the phone in a little as well. The skin makes the phone not fit as well so that may be your issue, not the dock.
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^^^^This^^^^
I removed the protector totally and it still requires pushing into the dock and then it seems to randomly disconnect the charging for no reason after a couple of seconds.
It must be that the dock is faulty (of course it could be my phone but I can't test that out so I will assume it is the dock).
I e-mailed HTC who said if I phone them they will sort out a replacement.
They seem quite efficient so far although I haven't phoned them yet!
I have to be honest I am not impressed with the dock... sure it looks nice and the bluetooth streaming is cool but even if mine worked perfectly and charged the phone - the phone slips out if I touch it anywhere - it must be the most unsafe dock ever. Forget using the phone in the dock. It won't stay in it if you press it....
Does anyone know if the HTC Desire Z support a proper docking station like the Motorola Milestone does?
I've bought some cheapo dock off Amazon, and it charges the phone fine, but there doesn't seem to be a special dock mode like the Milestone had (it used to know it was in the dock by rotating the screen and acting like a Desk Clock). Strangely, the desire Z has a desk clock app, but the app doesn't automatically start, nor does it use landscape mode unless you open the keyboard.
This could either be because its a cheapo dock or the desire Z just lacks the magnetic switch to tell the phone that it's in a dock. Anyone know?
Which dock did you purchase? I haven't been able to find any on Amazon specifically for the Desire Z (tried searching as the G2 also). I have seen a few different ones on Ebay but they all look cheap and are coming from overseas...
It's this one:
w w w . a m a z o n . c o . u k /gp/product/B004AH22NC/ref=oss_product
(sorry, newbies can't post proper links)
It has one captive USB cable that goes to your computer, then a micro-USB socket that connects to your charger. It looks pretty cheap and nasty and doesn't completely surround the side of the Desire Z, so you have to 'aim' it onto the USB connector that sticks out of the base.
It's ok, but not great.
That looks just like the ones that are being sold on Ebay. Price is about the same but they are shipping from Hong Kong...
Tbh, it's a bit rubbish. I just found out that if I have it plugged into both a computer (for syncing) and the charger (for charging when my computer is off at night), it will get confused and won't send any power to the phone (the amber/green LED isn't turned). It also causes my computers bios to hang for 10-15 seconds when it boots.
I wouldn't recommend getting it. Hopefully someone makes a better dock
Thanks for the heads up as I was considering ordering one for myself (would take 2-3 weeks to get here anyhow). I'm sure its only a matter of time until someone makes a more official one for the G2 or the Desire Z.
yesterday i recieved the docking station from Ebay
: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250725370529 :
Quality is awesome, long cable.. fits perfect on my desk.. if you search for a dockingstation i recomen this 1.
Ordered the one in Roachie's post.
Now waiting for it
some pics:
@sergioka: Are you satisfied with build quality and overall impression?
It has a good quality,
but it was a little bit hard to put the device on it, because of the usb connector.
You should put the docking station on a higher place to look on the display, the device looks only to one direction, to the front.
bye,
sergioka
here, with the Zee on it:
added info:
The LEDs are very bright
Got mine today and I'm satisfied with it, too. Looks good, usb fits nicely into the Z, no wiggle or shaking. I just wish stock sense would landscape the home screen without having to open the keyboard.
BlackMountainCow said:
Got mine today and I'm satisfied with it, too. Looks good, usb fits nicely into the Z, no wiggle or shaking. I just wish stock sense would landscape the home screen without having to open the keyboard.
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is there not an option in the setting menu when you click on display
(eg.
Settings>Display>Auto Rotation)
BlackMountainCow said:
Got mine today and I'm satisfied with it, too. Looks good, usb fits nicely into the Z, no wiggle or shaking. I just wish stock sense would landscape the home screen without having to open the keyboard.
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I had the same problem with stock rom. Now, with CM, there's no problem
MacaronyMax said:
is there not an option in the setting menu when you click on display
(eg. Settings>Display>Auto Rotation)
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The option is there, but to no avail. If I uncheck it, Sense won't turn to landscape at all. If I turn to landscape first and then uncheck it, Sense will return to vertical as well. I just don't see why Sense doesn't landscape when all lists, menus and apps do so automatically.
@sergioka A few questions about the dock:
1) I noticed on the back there is a micro USB as well as the USB lead comming out the unit. To charge the G2/DZ can you just plug the USB into the plug adaptor or do you have to use the supplied plug?
2) I noticed the spare battery port on the back, do you have to have a battery in there for the unit to charge or can you leave that unused?
3) Do you have to have the device open with the keyboard on show or will be work in the closed position?
4) And my long shot question, Does it automaticly start the clock app when you plug it in? (I can dream!)
Sorry to ask so many questions, its just I'm after a dock to put beside my bed so that i can use my G2 as my alarm clock etc.
Thanks in advance
Here are my answers
KarlosTheJackal said:
@sergioka A few questions about the dock:
1) I noticed on the back there is a micro USB as well as the USB lead comming out the unit. To charge the G2/DZ can you just plug the USB into the plug adaptor or do you have to use the supplied plug?
1) I only use USB
2) I noticed the spare battery port on the back, do you have to have a battery in there for the unit to charge or can you leave that unused?
2)You can leave it unused
3) Do you have to have the device open with the keyboard on show or will be work in the closed position?
3) You can close it, I only opened it for marketing reasons
4) And my long shot question, Does it automaticly start the clock app when you plug it in? (I can dream!)
4) Hmm, is there a menu where I can config such a thing? At this moment : no
Sorry to ask so many questions, its just I'm after a dock to put beside my bed so that i can use my G2 as my alarm clock etc.
Thanks in advance
No Problem mate! Hope it helps
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sergioka said:
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Looks like I'm ordering one of these! Thank you so much
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KarlosTheJackal said:
@sergioka A few questions about the dock:
4) And my long shot question, Does it automaticly start the clock app when you plug it in? (I can dream!)
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I use "Kaloer clock" for this purpose. You can configure it to automatically start upon charge and much more:
ok so my GF has a car charger for her blackberry that has the built-in usb port so you can hook up something else. this is great for roadtrips so we can share a charger. my old touchpro2 worked just fine using the usb cable and the charger but for some reason i cant get my D2G to do the same thing. i tried it when i first got the phone (before i hooked it up to my computer) but it didnt work. i was wondering if anyone else is able to do this? is there a certain usb mode i should leave the phone in? (pc mode, charge only...) i have a road trip planned and like to use wifi tether but i dont wanna buy a $30 car charger and have more crap and wires to deal with
thanks
It might be that the charger doesn't supply enough power
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does anyone do this?
what type of car charger do you use?
My girlfriend has one that she got with her Samsung and it works fine and I have another one from Verizon that works also.
well if i cant get it to work then ill just buy one for my D2G and use the usb port for her phone... any recommendations for a good and relatively cheap charger?
I have used this car dock for my Samsung Galaxy S3, HTC One, HTC One M8 phones:
iBolt xProDock
Now, naturally I wanted to continue using it with my OnePlus One, but no luck. It is not being charged
When I moved from SGS 3 to HTC, I contacted iBoltr guys and they even sent me separate Charging arm for HTC, since it was different from Samsung (orientation of the mini USB plug).
Does anybody use the same with OnePlus One? Any luck to charge it with this dock? The dock is great, works with any cases etc, also I have pushed the wire "into" my panel, so it looks really neat.
Any ideas?
Thanks!
Is it not charging as in not giving it enough juice or not charging as in not detecting the power source? To make sure, open stock dialer and select *#*#4636#*#* then go to "Battery information.
Make sure the USB pins are the right direction. It looks like the M8 and Oneplus have the same USB-orientation but I can't be sure.