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(Universal) Dock useable with protection cases?

Hi there,
I am looking for a charging dock that accommodates my DHD without me having to remove the protection case (Case-Mate Barely There).
Does anyone have a suggestion for me? I just need it to charge the device, no further USB connectivity features needed.
I guess the usual Desire HD docks are all fitting so tightly that a case won't work with them, right?
Anyway, if you have any tips for me, I'd appreciate it

I'm looking for the same thing.

I'm signing up under this one as well
Sent from my HTC Desire

I've just received my Spiderpodium which does the job and is futureproof.
Its basically a rubbery type material which you can bend into various configurations and I am using it in the car right now and it works wonderfully.
I have bought a black one, it may not look as nice as custom made docking stations however is very practical.
Here's a link where it is demonstrated on an IPOD Touch however, I am using it with my DHD with a Otter commuter case attached and it works brilliantly.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DPap5kneFI

Spiderpodium looks nice, wish there was something like that, but with the option of those sticky,sucky things that most gps use to attach to windows etc

Burning_aces said:
Spiderpodium looks nice, wish there was something like that, but with the option of those sticky,sucky things that most gps use to attach to windows etc
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My main reason for going for the Spiderpodium was because I did not want to get the windscreen "sucky" thingy. With this it leaves no marks, just sticks into the grills of my Mk5 golf which has the grills at a decent level to use sat-nav at a good viewing angle. It also holds the Wifes i-phone 4. If there is a need to, I can easily remove it from the car and use as a dock too.

Nice but I need one that I just slide in and it will charge my phone without need of connecting usb cable manually
Sent from my HTC Desire

HasC said:
My main reason for going for the Spiderpodium was because I did not want to get the windscreen "sucky" thingy. With this it leaves no marks, just sticks into the grills of my Mk5 golf which has the grills at a decent level to use sat-nav at a good viewing angle. It also holds the Wifes i-phone 4. If there is a need to, I can easily remove it from the car and use as a dock too.
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yeah, i think i might get one as well...

MattSkeet said:
Nice but I need one that I just slide in and it will charge my phone without need of connecting usb cable manually
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Yup, same here - I just want to plug my phone straight in without fiddling with cables..

I have one of those cheap Chinese-made docks, I used a dremel tool to make the recess a bit bigger. It's not pretty but it fits in nicely.

I would be amazed if someone made a dock for a case. It's hard enough to get a dock for a phone, which sells millions, I would be really surprised if someone made a dock for a case which sells only in it's thousands.
Take a look at the Clingo -
http://hemorrdroids.net/clingo-universal-podium-phone-and-media-desk-stand/
It does require you to plug in the USB charger, but as I say, I think you'll have to live with that.

AndyCr15 said:
I would be amazed if someone made a dock for a case. It's hard enough to get a dock for a phone, which sells millions, I would be really surprised if someone made a dock for a case which sells only in it's thousands.
Take a look at the Clingo -
http://hemorrdroids.net/clingo-universal-podium-phone-and-media-desk-stand/
It does require you to plug in the USB charger, but as I say, I think you'll have to live with that.
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Hmm that doesnt look too bad , neither does the spiderpodium though..

So, has anyone found an active dock that will work with a protective case on the phone.
I really miss having a cradle for my phone at work, but cant be doing with taking it in and out of it's gel case all day long...

Sneets said:
Hi there,
I am looking for a charging dock that accommodates my DHD without me having to remove the protection case (Case-Mate Barely There).
Does anyone have a suggestion for me? I just need it to charge the device, no further USB connectivity features needed.
I guess the usual Desire HD docks are all fitting so tightly that a case won't work with them, right?
Anyway, if you have any tips for me, I'd appreciate it
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Exactly same problem. I would like to have car holder for case mate and my dhd.
Universal car holders are so big and ugly.

gregy74 said:
Exactly same problem. I would like to have car holder for case mate and my dhd.
Universal car holders are so big and ugly.
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I bought this one on ebay and it fits quite good with case mate
http://wap.ebay.co.uk/Pages/ViewIte...tem=160517223458&autoredirect=off&emvcc=false
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App

Are there any other phones out there that are a couple of mm wider and thicker than the DHD and that the micro usb in the same spot????

i ordered THIS dock a few days back its yet to arrive but going off the pictures it looks like it will easily support a phone in a case
but i think its just a bad photoshop job ill post back once it arrives

Framedtrash said:
i ordered THIS dock a few days back its yet to arrive but going off the pictures it looks like it will easily support a phone in a case
but i think its just a bad photoshop job ill post back once it arrives
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Let us know how it goes I would be interested even if I modified it a bit

FletchNZ said:
Let us know how it goes I would be interested even if I modified it a bit
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got the dock last week
dodgey photoshop job
wont fit the phone and case on the dock
could easy mod it with a dremmel to get it too work
other then that its a decent dock

I can recommend the clingo car holder.
It isn't really big and works really well.

HTC OEM Dock?

Anyone know when the OEM dock will be available?

The only dock I have seen was a Car cradle. I think it would be available 5/7
http://shop.htcpedia.com/htc-one-s-accessories.html

Maybe not OEM, but I found this on amazon http://www.amazon.com/Hyperion-Standard-Dock-Charger-Compatible/dp/B007X4DKDK

Super_Dork_42 said:
Maybe not OEM, but I found this on amazon http://www.amazon.com/Hyperion-Standard-Dock-Charger-Compatible/dp/B007X4DKDK
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i'm not sure about that dock because if you look at the dock the micro usb is on the wrong side for the htc one s

Not original, http://www.amazon.co.uk/FoneM8-Sync...8LA2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336411974&sr=8-1

Do you think a HTC evo 3d dock would work with the HTC one s?

does anybody think that the htc one x dock will fit the htc one s?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hyperion-HT...Accessories&hash=item3f175a28d3#ht_500wt_1156
actually i found one on amazon where one of the reviewers said it does work and its cheaper on amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Hyperion-Stan...DKDK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336965044&sr=8-1
I purchased the dock and it arrived today and I have to admit it does fit pretty nice in the dock.

I bought a evo 3d dock and it actually fits. Well you need to mod it abit but it works.

nightang3l said:
does anybody think that the htc one x dock will fit the htc one s?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hyperion-HT...Accessories&hash=item3f175a28d3#ht_500wt_1156
actually i found one on amazon where one of the reviewers said it does work and its cheaper on amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Hyperion-Stan...DKDK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336965044&sr=8-1
I purchased the dock and it arrived today and I have to admit it does fit pretty nice in the dock.
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I bought the Amazon one and am the second reviewer of it. The one thing I forgot to mention is how bright the LED is. It literally lit up my room at night and I could walk around as if I had a nightlight on. I cover it with electrical tape and problem solved. I also edited that review.

nightang3l said:
does anybody think that the htc one x dock will fit the htc one s?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hyperion-HT...Accessories&hash=item3f175a28d3#ht_500wt_1156
actually i found one on amazon where one of the reviewers said it does work and its cheaper on amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Hyperion-Stan...DKDK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336965044&sr=8-1
I purchased the dock and it arrived today and I have to admit it does fit pretty nice in the dock.
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This is perhaphs a stupid questions but just wanna be sure since the last time I bought a dock for my HTC Sensation, it came with two different cables - one for data transfer/syncing and another for charging and neither would do both at the same time which was obviously not what I wanted and so had to return it and all that drama.
My question is - Does this dock allow you to do data transfer/sync and charge the device at the same time?
Thanks!

Super_Dork_42 said:
I bought the Amazon one and am the second reviewer of it. The one thing I forgot to mention is how bright the LED is. It literally lit up my room at night and I could walk around as if I had a nightlight on. I cover it with electrical tape and problem solved. I also edited that review.
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Since you bought it, let me ask you: Do you know if my phone will fit into the dock without taking off the TPU case that I keep the phone in?

I have this dock and the Diztronic case. It will NOT fit with the case on. It makes the phone too thick and just slightly too long to line up with the USB port.
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KT said:
This is perhaphs a stupid questions but just wanna be sure since the last time I bought a dock for my HTC Sensation, it came with two different cables - one for data transfer/syncing and another for charging and neither would do both at the same time which was obviously not what I wanted and so had to return it and all that drama.
My question is - Does this dock allow you to do data transfer/sync and charge the device at the same time?
Thanks!
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To answer your question is yes and it only comes with one usb wire.

jayelbird said:
Since you bought it, let me ask you: Do you know if my phone will fit into the dock without taking off the TPU case that I keep the phone in?
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I don't know. I don't use a case on mine. But how thick is the side on that case? It probably wouldn't without taking the case off.
EDIT : I tried my brothers One S on my dock because his has a silicon case. It's a thin case, and with it on you can use the dock as a stand, but it's not quite enough for data or power connection. Given that, the TPU case here looks small enough that it might work.

Super_Dork_42 said:
I don't know. I don't use a case on mine. But how thick is the side on that case? It probably wouldn't without taking the case off.
EDIT : I tried my brothers One S on my dock because his has a silicon case. It's a thin case, and with it on you can use the dock as a stand, but it's not quite enough for data or power connection. Given that, the TPU case here looks small enough that it might work.
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I just ordered the Hyperion stand from Amazon...it's available via Prime for $19.99.
I have the clear Cruzerlite Android case and will see if it works with it on when I get it.

Received the Hyperion Desktop Charging Cradle today via Amazon Prime.
The way the dock is designed seems that it will not work with any type of case on the HTC One.
Since the Cruzerlite case is so easy to put on & take off, it's not a real big deal...just a bit of an inconvenience.
I'm planning to keep this dock until something better comes along.
(RANT)
I'm just a bit upset with the delivery service that Amazon used.
They were so lazy that they actually threw my package from the sidewalk in front of my house onto my porch...there are 6 steps up to my front porch.
The thing that gets me is that the package fell off the porch and landed on the side of the house!
I saw this happen, but they drove off before I could give them a piece of my mind!
(END)

Quick question for those who bought the Hyperion Desktop Charging Cradle...does your One S indicate A/C or USB Charging when being charged on this dock?
Mine for some reason shows USB, but the Parameters Output: 5V 1000mAh (on the box)
Shouldn't that be A/C...not USB?

anyone try the oem evo 3d dock looks like it might be a good fir plus added hdmi functionality.
Anyone know if the hyperion will work with MHL adapter to bring hdmi functionality while docking?
I also found a dock made by a company KIDIGI that offers case compatibility while docked.

I am useing the evo 3d dock, Posted a picture. You would need to modify it alittle.
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I mean the OEM charging dock by HTC

Best Car Phone Holder?

What kind of car dock/phone holders are everyone using for the Epic? naturally, I want one that will leave the aux and charger port open. What are you using? Thoughts?

VassagoX said:
What kind of car dock/phone holders are everyone using for the Epic? naturally, I want one that will leave the aux and charger port open. What are you using? Thoughts?
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Amazon is your friend just like google but there is a few of them out there is one generic meant for the Epic 4G but its ****ty plastic but reviews have aid what to do to make it better one guy has actually done it for some people.
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Sprin...24364&sr=8-1&keywords=Samsung+Epic+Car+Holder

I purchased a bracketron that connects to the ac vent. I first I never liked the idea. But traveling with GPS and other things running it would get hot with a high amp charger. Being on the vent certainly solved that problem and charged a lot quicker since it wasn't so hot.

I realize that Google and Amazon exist. I was looking for recommendations from other Epic owners on here.
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I purchased a bracketron that connects to the ac vent. I first I never liked the idea. But traveling with GPS and other things running it would get hot with a high amp charger. Being on the vent certainly solved that problem and charged a lot quicker since it wasn't so hot.
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That's not a bad idea! I'm going to check those out. Thanks!

I use one I made out of a coat hangar that hangs from the ac vent that I got the idea from one of these threads.

VassagoX said:
I realize that Google and Amazon exist. I was looking for recommendations from other Epic owners on here.
That's not a bad idea! I'm going to check those out. Thanks!
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that was my recommendation haha look on amazon there are so many reviews i dont have any because they dont give me any support haha

vwags said:
I use one I made out of a coat hangar that hangs from the ac vent that I got the idea from one of these threads.
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Interesting... is it an eye sore?

VassagoX said:
Interesting... is it an eye sore?
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I don't think so. I can try to post Picture later
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I recommend the stock mount for the Epic 4G. It does get hot sometimes, but it has an 2.5mm socket for audio that you can run into the aux input on your car stereo and it activates car mode. I've had it for 18+ months now and haven't had any trouble with it and would be upset if it broke.
I can't remember where I got it (not Samsung), but it's probably not too hard to find.

f0xblade said:
I recommend the stock mount for the Epic 4G. It does get hot sometimes, but it has an 2.5mm socket for audio that you can run into the aux input on your car stereo and it activates car mode. I've had it for 18+ months now and haven't had any trouble with it and would be upset if it broke.
I can't remember where I got it (not Samsung), but it's probably not too hard to find.
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I Honestly Recommend Arkon
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vwags said:
I use one I made out of a coat hangar that hangs from the ac vent that I got the idea from one of these threads.
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VassagoX said:
Interesting... is it an eye sore?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1209276
I believe post #8 is what he's talking about

Yes that is where I got the idea.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA

Interesting concept. Does it move much?

No surprisingly little. I changed it a little so it squeezes the phone instead of sitting in the holder and I used small vacuum hose to protect the spots that touch the phone. Works well.

Its all on how you make it. There is no play in mine at all. I made mine so you have to slip it up under the top arms, and then rest the it on the bottom arms. then the reverse to get it out... Its very secure and never had to worry about it falling. I drive in Cleveland, so thats saying something.
. I took a fine file and filed and sharp edges made by the pliers. Then after a couple of coats with spray paint, its like I bought it from somewhere. I use no buffers and have marks on my case from my holder.
I've made a few (about 10 or so for a different phones) the key is just to take your time and make every bend as perfect as you can.

I might have to look into this. I have been slightly concerned about the fact mine is in a small case. I'm afraid the official one won't fit too well. I also wasn't actually impressed by the automatic car mode.
XxLostSoulxX, the Arkon ones look pretty nifty. Which one did you get? They have so many!

VassagoX said:
I might have to look into this. I have been slightly concerned about the fact mine is in a small case. I'm afraid the official one won't fit too well. I also wasn't actually impressed by the automatic car mode.
XxLostSoulxX, the Arkon ones look pretty nifty. Which one did you get? They have so many!
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I haven't purchased one I just know they are pretty durable and a lot have recommended it I ATM can't use one I have stupid ac vents the roll so it pulls down so id have to get one that sticks with a mount.
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f0xblade said:
I recommend the stock mount for the Epic 4G. It does get hot sometimes, but it has an 2.5mm socket for audio that you can run into the aux input on your car stereo and it activates car mode. I've had it for 18+ months now and haven't had any trouble with it and would be upset if it broke.
I can't remember where I got it (not Samsung), but it's probably not too hard to find.
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I have the stock mount for the Epic and love it. It does get kind of hot at times. Especially when sitting in the direct sun light but it's a perfect and snug fit:
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ECS-M982BEGSTA
I can't remember how much I paid for it, but I searched around and got it for pretty cheap.

I bought a universal vent mount at TJ Maxx for 8 bucks. Works great and the best part is it can rotate to either portrait or landscape.

sugru
I made one like this
http://www.instructables.com/id/Sugru-Dash-Mount-For-Electronics/
cheap and works

To «ORB» or not to «ORB», THAT is the question.

This is what it is stopping me from getting the Google ORB for my N4 >
I have a case (and if you don't, I commend you for your bravery). Not only I have a case, I have the Ballsitic Case, the sturdiest of them all, not intended to be taken off and on, on a blink, not at all.
And then I thought> the purpose for the orb is to avoid your self from the hassle of aligning the microUSB plug with the port and all, but if I have a case, what would be faster? To plug a cable to a phone with a case, or to incur on taking a case off in order to "avoid the hassle" of plugging.
It is more work for me to take the case off than it is to plug a micro USB cable, so no ORB for me...
Am I alone?

Imo, you don't need one. It's more of a luxury than anything. But if you like it aesthetically and have the extra dough, why not.
Sent from my Droid DNA

i have the extra dough, and still passed on it. it looks very cool but for me to be truely satisfied i need one for the office, and the house. not worth 140 to fit my want. cables work fine.

as most have said the orb isnt needed but im not gonna lie it looks cool as hell! im still undecided if im gonna drop the dough for it. I also need to confirm if the ringke fusion case will work with it too. so yeah, theres that....

smirkis said:
i have the extra dough, and still passed on it. it looks very cool but for me to be truely satisfied i need one for the office, and the house. not worth 140 to fit my want. cables work fine.
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I agree completely here. I would possibly consider a $40 charger but $70 is justification for the hassle of picking up a microUSB and plugging it in.

I have the Zens wireless charger and it works with the ringke slim case. I bought the Zens literally a week before the orb went up for sale. Ain't that a b*tch. I bought the orb anyway to have one at work and at home and to report back on a comparison.

rdelfin said:
This is what it is stopping me to get the google ORB for my N4 >
I have a case (and if you don't, I commend you for your bravery). Not only I have a case, I have the Ballsitic Case, the sturdiest of them all, not intended to be taken off and back on a blink, not at all.
And then I thought> the purpose for the orb is to avoid your self from the hassle of aligning the microUSB plug with the port and all, but if I have a case, what would be faster? To plug a cable to a phone with a case, or to incur on taking a case off in order to "avoid the hassle" of plugging.
It is more work for me to take the case off than it is to plug a micro USB cable, so no ORB for me...
Am I alone?
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wait until other people with the ballstic case have got the orb to confirm whether it works or not before deciding imo

Consider a dock instead. I'm happy with mine thus far. Less than half the price of a Qi charger, almost as convenient, but admittedly less futurist.

I am buying it because I had to replace my last galaxy nexus micro USB port because it went bad. I live in Florida and we have a lot of problems with corrosion. I cant tell you how many ports I've replaced over the years because of that I now have those silicon plugs on almost all my devices ports so I don't have that issue.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium

Seeing people tell me i am brave for keeping it case less.. Makes me feel... Odd.. I hate cases. Lol
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Perf_white_gt said:
Seeing people tell me i am brave for keeping it case less.. Makes me feel... Odd.. I hate cases. Lol
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orb == posing plinth. i'll pass.

Will it reduce battery memory due to heat generated?
Sent from my Paranoid Nexus 4

Ha we're on the same boat. I actually bought the orb the other day and 5 minutes later, I cancelled it because I thought about the case (I also have the Ballistics Case).
Although today I tried to beam with my N7 and it worked, the N7 have the Asus case that Google sells and both N4 and N7 had the case on. So it might still work even with the case on, I'm trying to see if anyone in town (Vegas) bought it so I can try it before buying it again lol.
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Look what I got.
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luchoster said:
Ha we're on the same boat. I actually bought the orb the other day and 5 minutes later, I cancelled it because I thought about the case (I also have the Ballistics Case).
Although today I tried to beam with my N7 and it worked, the N7 have the Asus case that Google sells and both N4 and N7 had the case on. So it might still work even with the case on, I'm trying to see if anyone in town (Vegas) bought it so I can try it before buying it again lol.
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I'm not sure if the Qi charger works through your case but keep in mind Qi/wireless induction coil has nothing to do with the technology behind beam So you wouldn't know if one would work just based on the fact that the other technology did work.

willshep said:
I'm not sure if the Qi charger works through your case but keep in mind Qi/wireless induction coil has nothing to do with the technology behind beam So you wouldn't know if one would work just based on the fact that the other technology did work.
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Charger DOES work through a case. Confirmed.

grubbster said:
Charger DOES work through a case. Confirmed.
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As I would expect, but you never know unless you try

grubbster said:
Charger DOES work through a case. Confirmed.
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Could you confirm if the google ORB works with the Ballistic Case specifically? Does the orb hold the phone with this case firmly?

rdelfin said:
Could you confirm if the google ORB works with the Ballistic Case specifically? Does the orb hold the phone with this case firmly?
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I do not have that case but this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38033518&postcount=1013 says it does. The orb does not "hold" the phone. It uses mostly friction and possibly some magnetism.

[VIDEO] Wireless charging Insert for GS4 Stock Back Cover!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66_pkR7F6ko
There you go guys. Link to Ebay is with the video.
Works great!!
Joe

jerflash said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66_pkR7F6ko
There you go guys. Link to Ebay is with the video.
Works great!!
Joe
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So it just sets in there? There's no securing it down?

There is no real Need to. The back holds it in place. i thought of some thin 3M tape but would make it thicker. I have seen some thinner wireless receivers out there but they are hard to get and charge with half the power.
mreik said:
So it just sets in there? There's no securing it down?
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still has the bulge, looking for something with no bulge...

Could you please post a screenshot of the actual charging current using this receiver?

jerflash said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66_pkR7F6ko
There you go guys. Link to Ebay is with the video.
Works great!!
Joe
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I have this one as well and the 'power qi' labeled charger I ordered came in today. Works great! 'Very' slight bulge but really hard to see. I was expecting worse, and think this bulge thing is overstated a bit.
I've got the Trident Aegis case which is pretty bulky and creates a good gap. Although a little more finicky (must be in the right spot) than without the case, it charges fine.
Overall I'm very happy...and I just ordered another charger.... my eBay seller in Hong Kong got the first one to me in 10 days! (I'm in the US).
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What charger base is he using? Or do you guys use?

The insert took me 10 days to get...US here as well. Well worth the wait and way better then the one from samsung!
Like i said with the case you cant tell anything is there and without it you really cant tell either. I mean that tiny back would not close if it was really bad!
I am using the Nexus Charging Orb that i got when i order my nexus 4. Straight from the play store. Its a little pricey but its crazy awesome quality and direct from google. It is a 1000mA charger
I will see if i can get a charging screen shortly

I'm using the same charging receiver . Got it from an online retailer (fasttech) at much cheaper price.
quick delivery, but this is the first time i'm having a problem with what they sent.
This one is not working for me. Quite erratic. It just keeps on connecting and disconnecting the charging .
maybe I'm the only one receiving a defective piece. Will wait for fasttech's response before heading to aliexpress.

If you hate the "huge" bulge, just get another cheap back cover and cut a hole for the charger (with heated knife or something really sharp), then secure it with some tape. Put even the thinnest case on top and you're ready to go.
That is unless the case is transparent