Been using these for a few weeks so far and they're perfect as long as your cd slot is accessible from your dashboard
http://www.amazon.com/Mounteks-nGroove-Slot-Mount-Smartphone/dp/B004G1L52Q
It fits snugly and universal to any phones out there and not to mention the mount won't fall due to terrible suction cups.
That's very interesting. Never would have thought of it.
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Been using these for a few weeks so far and they're perfect as long as your cd slot is accessible from your dashboard
http://www.amazon.com/Mounteks-nGroove-Slot-Mount-Smartphone/dp/B004G1L52Q
It fits snugly and universal to any phones out there and not to mention the mount won't fall due to terrible suction cups.
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Have a case on your one x? Looks interesting but i dont use a case only on weekends to the beach. Would it scratch the phone on the sides?
Nah I don't use a case myself, so far no scratches
Edit: On the bottom is the only part that doesn't have padding so if you can put a padding on the bottom, you'll be guaranteed to be scratch free
Thanks for sharing this! I'm ordering tomorrow.
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Thanks as well! Placed order! Along with the HTC usb cable that activates car dock mode.
What htc usb cable did you order? I'm interested in that
This is the cable.
Usb cable
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Don't like suction cups?...
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Who doesn't like suction cups??? They are amazing. I have no less than a baker's dozen stuck to various parts of my anatomy at any given moment.
Ive had this mount for about a year now. Its simply the best $20 i spent on a cellphone. Let me know if you have any questions.
I've had this mount for about 3 months. It's fantastic! I do wish it swiveled up a little more, but that's a very minor complaint. I highly recommend it!
Forgot to add, I use the blue HTC shell case from AT&T which is very minimalistic, and this mount hasn't made even the tiniest mark in my phone.
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I've had this mount for about 3 months. It's fantastic! I do wish it swiveled up a little more, but that's a very minor complaint. I highly recommend it!
Forgot to add, I use the blue HTC shell case from AT&T which is very minimalistic, and this mount hasn't made even the tiniest mark in my phone.
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I do have to agree on the swivel complaint but like you said it is a very minor complaint. My friends wished they had bought this mount before they bought theirs when they saw it lol.
And just to let the people know, my cd slot is still usable and can play my cd's. However I don't really use cd's anymore cause of spotify and my aux cable
Had mine a year now too. Love it. Best mount I have used, never left a mark on any phone. It even fit the Note!
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Does this mount let you mount the one x in landscape? or just portrait?
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Does this mount let you mount the one x in landscape? or just portrait?
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Landscape or portrait. It swivels 360 degrees, so you can easily orient your phone however you like.
I've had this mount for 5 or 6 months, and it works great. In particular, the sides do not block the MicroUSB port or volume rocker on the One X. So you can easily have the phone in landscape for Navigation, and charge at the same time.
The mount is well thought out, and well made. It installs securely into the CD slot, and holds the phone securely. Like others, I wished the ball joint had a little more freedom to tilt in all directions. But this is a minor quibble, and this mount is a great solution for many people.
A couple things to consider before you buy, depending on the location of your CD player, the position may not be ideal. If you intend on using your phone for Navigation, the CD slot location may be too low. Also, you should consider if any important dashboard controls or displays will be blocked. These are usually not considerations for suction cup mounts. But for my car, the CD slot mount is an almost ideal location. Its near the top of the dashboard, so the screen can be easily seen for Navigation. And it blocks a minimal amount of the air vents and hazard light button (still sufficiently accessible).
Another thing to keep in mind, as indicated by the manufacturer, the system of installation may cause the dust guard on your CD player to become deformed. The spreaders on this mount actually tore the fabric dust guard on my CD player. But the mount has hardly ever left the CD slot since I bought it, and its unlikely to come out much. So I could care less.
The best thing about having this mount, my friends keep getting in my car and saying "Whoa, is that phone holder in your CD slot???" lol
Is it a quick release type of thing? Can a CD be playing while this thing is inserted into the slot? I might actually be the last person on earth who still listens to CDs lol.
Yes a cd can be playing while this dock is inserted and there's a button on top to release your phone.
If you're talking about removing the dock from the cd slot, there's a twist thing on the bottom to loosen the attachment enough so you can remove it.
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Is it a quick release type of thing? Can a CD be playing while this thing is inserted into the slot? I might actually be the last person on earth who still listens to CDs lol.
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CD should still work, but I think the mount manufacturer recommends against using it while the mount is in place, if I remember the instructions correctly. As mentioned above, its not quick release to take the mount out of the CD slot. You turn a thumbwheel to tighten it when installing, and loosen it to take it out. It takes a minute or so to take it out, then the same to put it back in. If you aren't changing CD's often, I suppose it would be fine.
For putting in your phone, and taking it out, its very quick. When placing your phone in the mount, just lay it in the rest, and squeeze the padded sides into place. To remove you just press a button on the back (which can almost be done in the same motion as grabbing the phone) and the spring loaded sides open up.
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Any good Epic-fitted car mounts out there w/ power? Ideally dash or lighter mounted, as I'm not a fan of window mounts.
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People speak highly of ProClip's stuff. I've never had one personally so I can't comment and their model for the Epic isn't out yet. The only one (w/power) for US models they have so far is for the Vibrant. Take a look at that and you'll get a sense for how the Epic's will be. It's not a cheap solution by any means as you have to buy both the mount for your specific car as well as the holder for your device, but it is dash-mounted like you mentioned.
http://www.proclipusa.com/
Personally I'm just using a cupholder-based Bracketron and plugging my power and 3.5mm wires in manually each time. Not the most elegant solution, but it works for now. And I'm not a big fan of the official Samsung model that was floated around (and later pulled) as I much prefer portrait mode.
This is something I want as well, I have this crazy idea that may put this to work. Currently I have a cup holder and the idea is to combine this to a touchstone charger and if I have a bluetooth radio everything will be wireless. I'm just waiting for an extra touch stone to play with.
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I made a lighter-outlet mount out of a free car charger, some stiff wire and super-glue. It's just a prototype for now, but when I've got some free time (college sucks) I'll probably make a write-up about how to make a nice looking one
To me, car mounts are an essential part of owning an android phone.
I've been thinking about making one myself.
but the sheer design of the phone makes it almost impossible for a clean mount.
slide with keyboard
connectors at the top.
I'm beginning to think that they weren't thinking in terms of accessories when designing this phone.
but until i or someone else can think of a clean mount, i'll stick with this one from ebay.
UNIVERSAL CAR KIT MOUNT HOLDER FOR IPHONE GPS PDA PSP
hoihtah said:
I've been thinking about making one myself.
but the sheer design of the phone makes it almost impossible for a clean mount.
slide with keyboard
connectors at the top.
I'm beginning to think that they weren't thinking in terms of accessories when designing this phone.
but until i or someone else can think of a clean mount, i'll stick with this one from ebay.
UNIVERSAL CAR KIT MOUNT HOLDER FOR IPHONE GPS PDA PSP
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No, wouldn't be that hard to do. At the top you have the microSD power plug that the phone slides up into, and then you push back on the bottom and have a small spring loaded latch clip into the thumbnail hole on the bottom of the backplate of the phone. That would probably hold it in plenty secure and if done right would allow the screen to slide off to the side as well.
I know this has probably been posted over at other forums but I'll make a short review here.
I recently purchased Exogear's Exomount through Amazon ($19.99 and free 2-day shipping with Prime) and I'm absolutely amazed by the product's versatility/performance. The suction cup is made out of silicone and feels a bit sticky to the touch. It adheres to the windshield (or almost any flat surface, including dry-wall) effortlessly and that's even before applying the lock mechanism. The neck can pivot 360 degrees which means you can set your phone in portrait or landscape mode quickly.
The main selling point for me was that instead of using a cradle, it's simply an oversized 5" clip with polyurethane grippers on each of the clip ends to provide a firm non-abrasive grip on the device it's holding which is "EXCELLENT" for people who don't really like taking the phone case off everytime mounting is needed. IT WORKS GREAT WITH ANY CASE ATTACHED!. Just make sure the clip isn't gripping the volume rocker and you're good to go. The mount is not as clunky as most of the universal cradels sold online that look ridiculously oversized. I have attached and tested my girlfriend's iPhone 4 with and without a case, a garmin nuvi GPS, my Inspire 4G with and without a case and my old iPod video without any detachments from the suction cup or the clip itself. It leaves enough clearance for the camera to be free of any obstacles in case anyone wants to record video while driving. The website and some youtube videos also show it being used as a car mount for iPads and a lot of other tablets.
Bottom line: Great mount for anyone who wants to use a simple universal design compared to numerous propietary ones and attach many devices to it, even ones with protective cases/skins attached.
Thanks! Hadn't seen it before. I've always done just fine with my phone on my leg while using GPS, and didn't see the need to throw money at some clunky bulky phone holder, or an expensive one that I'd only be using for this phone..
That youtube video sold me. So versatile in what it can hold and where it can mount... I just ordered one and signed up for that month trial thing for the free shipping.
Thanks for posting about this!
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Thanks! Hadn't seen it before. I've always done just fine with my phone on my leg while using GPS, and didn't see the need to throw money at some clunky bulky phone holder, or an expensive one that I'd only be using for this phone..
That youtube video sold me. So versatile in what it can hold and where it can mount... I just ordered one and signed up for that month trial thing for the free shipping.
Thanks for posting about this!
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Glad I was able to help, dude =D
Yeah, I'm loving this mounting kit. I actually ordered another one for my girlfriend's car 'cause her gps mount keeps on popping off. Let us know how you like it when you get a chance to have a hands-on test.
It will get delivered wednesday. I'll mount it up on my commute to work thursday morning. Some harsh roads and my car is pretty damn stiff suspension. If it holds up to that one roads beatings I'll be damn impressed.
This is pretty awesome! I may see if I can return the mount I just bought (I saved the reciept....the GPS mounts that hold the phones always loose tension in the springs) and get this one!
I use a mount by Mountek, really a superb product that mounts in a CD slot. Let us know how you like the exomount!
Exomount - Day 4
Today would be the 4th day I've used the Exomount. The clip works adequately and holds the phone in place even with the cover on. The suction cup has yet to fail me even in high temperature weather with the sun beating on it and I even used it on my girfriend's car for around 8 hours, and back on my car it stuck in place like it was just used for the first time. There's some vibration when recording video while driving but that's cruising at 60MPH over somewhat bumpy roads. I didn't expect this mount to be a tripod or anything like that, especially for the price I paid. It works as it should and beyond and I'm more than pleased with its performance thus far.
I have the GoPro Hero cam for recording out the window so I won't need this mount for that. Just want it to hold my phone in view. I tend to forget it's on my lap a lot and get out of the car and bam. (CaseMate Tough is awesome though)
My car's down, again, right now. I'll be picking up parts after work today and hopefully get the car back together tonight though. Mount is suposed to be delivered today so I'll post my opinion on it tomorrow hopefully.
OK.
So the mount is awesome! I love the fact that I can mount this on my MK4 GTI's dash!. Anybody with a MK4 VW knows what the surface of the dashboard looks/feels like.. it's pretty textured, but the mount holds on it!
With my cars very stiff suspension and the ****ty roads of texas, the phone does shake/vibrate a good bit, but what I need to see is legible in navigation. But I won't be able to read a text msg on it. The elbow is flexible enough to move with one hand, but holds strong enough to stay how you set it, which is awesome (It doesn't start "rotating" forward/down). And the fact I can keep my phone in it's case and easily just twist to make it portrait or landscape is great.
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I use a mount by Mountek, really a superb product that mounts in a CD slot. Let us know how you like the exomount!
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I got that one too, I love it. Also got a 6 inch audio cable with 90s on both ends and a 12 inch usb cable and flush usb charger for the cigarette lighter. clean installation with no long cables hangin in the floorboards or tangled around stuff.
I am using a mount called The Clingo. It is awesome and works with anything. Just picked it up a month ago.
I've been using an Arkon mount since around Christmas; no problems at all! Good suction, quick release works well. Only issue I've seen is if I hit the charger cable with the stick shift it will tend to trigger the quick release and pop the phone out. That's more an issue of the power cable not having a quick release than a knock to the mount though.
It also came with a dashboard vent mount, but I've not used that since trying the windshield mount. Either my vents aren't very sturdy, or the mount+phone weigh too much, but it would just slide down and then fall out. The clips are adjustable, but I couldn't make them work with my vents.
This model I have is the Arkon SM410 Universal Mount.
Did a search for mountek in our forum didnt find anything, hope this isnt a repost....
Thought this was kind of cool for the car, if you don't want to use a suction cup. It used the front loading CD slot as a bracket for the cradle...
http://mountek.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=52_55&products_id=101
Ive used something like this for my N1 but because of the heat, the side pads lost it's adhesive and fell off. I never replaced it and never worked right lol. I just went and got an arkon suction cup thing and a disk to mount on the dash.
But this worked great with all the pads in place, minus the access to the side port in my experience.
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Did a search for mountek in our forum didnt find anything, hope this isnt a repost....
Thought this was kind of cool for the car, if you don't want to use a suction cup. It used the front loading CD slot as a bracket for the cradle...
http://mountek.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=52_55&products_id=101
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I use one in both cars. You can plug the phone in, but lose access to the volume down button. The cradle also blocks the radio display... but I like it none the less.
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So i found that if you get the Sprint version of HTC evo LTE car mount and unscrew the pieces and remove the charger port on the mount as well as the grey piece as shown in the pictures. It fits amazing! highly recommended if you have a otterbox commuter on your phone!
Makes a great dash cam..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDgsHlY91mM&feature=share&list=UUYfRasme5t_BiD7RmX-JG5w
Pics in second post.
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How effective are the suction cups on your windshield when using this type of car mount? I feel like with all of that weight on it, the suction wouldn't hold very well, especially in hot weather...
Using this one on 3 cars.
http://www.amazon.com/Mountek-nGroo...e=UTF8&qid=1374163360&sr=8-1&keywords=mountek
Here's my mini review of the Scosche Power Mount:
I've always been a very picky user when it comes to car mounts. I generally hate the suction mount style because I think it'll fall off over time or the windshield glass is too far for my practical hand reach. I also hate the vent mounting system because... well... I want AC air flow. Then there's the cup holder mount... I like to use them for my actual drinks. Then there's the sticky pad mount... which I think gets dirty and loses its sticky pad property and that the dash is far from my reach.(I drive an SUV) So that leaves me with the cigarette lighter ports mount type, which has its own set of problems... Often times the mounting plug is round... so it will "spin slip" and sag your phone when set at an angle. Or that the plug offers such limited functionalities. So you can see my rationale in my picky-ness... lol
Then there's the flexible arm issue... sometimes the flexible arm is cheaply made and is too weak. The arm is too long/short/missing arm.
And... the holder cradle is bulky, non adjustable, no padding for phone, etc.....
But I have found this and am quite satisfied with it:
http://www.scosche.com/mounts/powermount-power-socket-mount-for-portable-devices
Let's go down my concerns and see how it addresses it.
- Plug has a triangular shape to help brace it against something to prevent "spin slip".
- Plug has 2 USB outputs PLUS the pass through cigarette lighter port. My friend can charge even if they bring their own fatty cigarette lighter plug charger.
- The flexible arm is made of tough bendable metal material and has the right length so the toughness can actually support the weight of the extended arm.
- The arm length is there but not super long. It's enough to extend phone to places around the dash from mounting port. I had to still crunch mine up (S curve) to fit because I didn't want it too far from the plug.
- The mounting cradle is a treat! It has a cool spring loaded mechanism to accommodate wide and narrow devices with click locking so it's actually secured.(squeeze in cradle arm to tighten on clicks. Push button in back to release and widen cradle arm.) The foam in the arms create the perfect soft squeeze to prevent slip. Well padded in all regions where your phone would come in contact with the cradle. It can spin 360 on a pre-determined clicks for portrait or landscape mounting. There are actually two little swivel "feet" that can either be hidden flush for landscape mode or extend to support phone when in portrait mode. (Tiny swivel feet are also soft padded!) The cradle is minimal in obstruction, so the common placements of ports on different phones are fully accessible.
I drive an Acura RDX so its a stiff ride and can feel the bumps of the road, which generally causes dangling items in the car such as the extended arm of a car mount to shake and rattle. I'm happy to say that I don't experience shakes on the car mount! Unless, of course, when I drive over large pot holes or go at high speed over speed bumps, which I would be more concerned about other things than my phone shaking in such instances. However, do note that my mounting arm is crunched up in an S shape and is not exactly dangling out like a fully extended mounting arm, so the shaking effect may have been reduced.
There are some drawbacks to this product though. (not everything is perfect)
- The USB ports only charge at 500mA per port, so it might be a tad low for some. However, in practical use, I find that it is enough to overcome the power drain of when I use Navigation and screen on all the time. So when I get out of the car, my phone had increased in charge %.
- It doesn't come with any cable, so you'll have to use your own. I find that the retractable cables work best for length adjustments.
I've been using this for over a year now. I used an iPhone 4 with it and now I'm using my Galaxy S4 with it.
I also bought one for my nephew as he had been complaining about his vent mounting cradle. He's very happy with it!
PS. I'm not in anyway affiliated with Scosche or benefit from advertising for them. I just feel that my search for a perfect car mount can satisfactory end with this device and I thought the OP of this post (or anyone in search of a car mount) could reap from the fruits of my... labor. lol
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Is that Lime Creek Road?
Don't have pictures right now but the basic Samsung car mount kit works really well. The mount is pretty sturdy and the phone is held very securely. No annoying shaking of the phone while you drive. Comes with a car charger overall pretty solid piece.
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Is that Lime Creek Road?
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haha.. the road that goes to the Oasis(not sure of the name still kind of new to austin) then pulling on to 620.
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How effective are the suction cups on your windshield when using this type of car mount? I feel like with all of that weight on it, the suction wouldn't hold very well, especially in hot weather...
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Its never fallen off!
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haha.. the road that goes to the Oasis(not sure of the name still kind of new to austin) then pulling on to 620.
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Yeah okay. I love those twisty roads down by the lake there.
Welcome to Austin! Please keep it weird. :good:
Just got my iottie xl in the mail today from amazon. Has an amazing grip and can put it in the dock and take it out with one hand. Very nice and study. (I have a commuter on it btw)
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Here's what I did. I have used it with my Streak, Note, and S4 now. Anxiously waiting for an Otterbox to become available for the Active, but in the meantime maybe this will help. It is not the cheapest solution, but being universal, I've used it with 3 phones now over the course of something like 4 years. I no longer need to buy a new mount each time a new phone comes out. I have one in each Jeep, and none of the phones have never fallen out of them, and it is a very solid mount (almost no vibration). Some Jeeps I use a windshield suction cup mount, and some the Proclip as shown here.
The parts I used on this particular one are the following:
http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResu...rtid/082065077045066045050048050/Default.aspx
http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResu...65077045066045050048049085045065/Default.aspx
http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResu...77045072079076045085078056066085/Default.aspx
http://www.proclipusa.com/dashboard...7-2001/proclip-center-mount-852459-13093.cmsv
On the ones with the windshield suction cup I use a longer arm
http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResu...d/082065077045066045050048049085/Default.aspx
And of course the suction cup mount instead of the AMP screw down base and Proclip
http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResu...82065077045066045050050052045049/Default.aspx
I modified the X-Grip by removing the rubber pads, cutting off the original bent arms, and then bending new ones slightly further in, then painting and reinstalling the rubber phone holding pads. When I started down this path, RAM didn't have an X-Grip that fit the Streak or the Note in an Otterbox Commuter or similar. The smaller phone X-Grip might work with the S4, but I don't know. I know that this works, and works well. Hope that helps.
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Yeah okay. I love those twisty roads down by the lake there.
Welcome to Austin! Please keep it weird. :good:
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AUSTIN!! Fellow Texan.
I have read through the car mount thread, but am interested specifically in a magnetic mount. Wondering if anyone has been using one. Does it turn the screen off etc.? Anyone using, or that has tried one, please provide feedback. Thanks in advance for any info.
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I have read through the car mount thread, but am interested specifically in a magnetic mount. Wondering if anyone has been using one. Does it turn the screen off etc.? Anyone using, or that has tried one, please provide feedback. Thanks in advance for any info.
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A few members in the Dbrand thread have put their metal plate behind their vinyls, and subsequently used they're magnetic mounts. They reported no problems whatsoever, and so I plan to do the same.
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I'm using an aukey vent mount. It works great with no issues.
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I have read through the car mount thread, but am interested specifically in a magnetic mount. Wondering if anyone has been using one. Does it turn the screen off etc.? Anyone using, or that has tried one, please provide feedback. Thanks in advance for any info.
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I have the magnetic plate behind my case and the main magnet in my vent. The other day my gyroscope got stuck and all my photos were upside down. It's apparently common and all you have to do is tap the back of the phone. The magnet does not turn the screen on or off.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/help/pictures-upside-t3246925
I use a magnetic mount and it works beautifully.
I have a Scosche magnetic car mount and a Spigen Rugged Armour case. I placed the larger metal plate inside my case with the adhesive to the inside of the case (not phone) and it works very well. Has not fallen. I have not had any issues with signal, GPS, phone turning off, orientation, etc. Have not tried NFC to be honest though.
I used a magnetic car CD mount without any issues. I was able navigate with Google Maps.
I duct-taped the metal plate to the inside of my Adopted case.
This is the mount I am using:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00V54LQO4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00
I'm using a Koomus Magnetos mount with a magnetic plate taped to the inside of my Speck Candyshell Grip case (and my thinner Diztronic case). No issues affecting phone performance at all.
I stopped using my magnetic car mount on my note 4 because I noticed my 4g lte speeds (I'm on verizon) went down with the magnet. Haven't tried it with the 6p but will test it out.
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I'm using a Koomus Magnetos mount with a magnetic plate taped to the inside of my Speck Candyshell Grip case (and my thinner Diztronic case). No issues affecting phone performance at all.
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Does the plate do any noticeable bump on the case?
I got this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00VKMRR9E/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Very happy with it. Holds well and doesn't affect the phone at all. Stuck the metal plate inside my rinke case and have not had any problems.
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There is something about the whole magnet / electronic device thing that bothers me...
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There is something about the whole magnet / electronic device thing that bothers me...
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I feel ya, bro. It seems just as untrustworthy as that hoe Sally Rottencrotch who lives in the next building and wants to show you her kitty . . . there's a voice inside your head saying "Don't do it man, she's dirty". A magnetic mount sounds like it would be asking for our expensive ass phone to go flying after the first big pothole you hit. I was looking into a car mount a few weeks ago and found this: The Best Smartphone Car Mount.
After researching the options for ten hours, surveying more than 1,000 Wirecutter readers, and testing about thirty models, the smartphone car mount we recommend for most people is TechMatte’s MagGrip CD Slot ($11). Although it may not be what you’d envision when you think of a car mount, the MagGrip CD Slot proved to be a simple, compact, and affordable option that’s a great fit for most cars. Compared to the other models we tested, the style allows for the easiest insertion, removal, and repositioning and does not sacrifice a secure hold. It also places the phone at an ideal position that doesn’t block your view of the road.
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It's incredibly thorough and well-reasoned, and by the end I had no logic with which to argue it. Mine will be in Tuesday.
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I feel ya, bro. It seems just as untrustworthy as that hoe Sally Rottencrotch who lives in the next building and wants to show you her kitty . . . there's a voice inside your head saying "Don't do it man, she's dirty". A magnetic mount sounds like it would be asking for our expensive ass phone to go flying after the first big pothole you hit. I was looking into a car mount a few weeks ago and found this: The Best Smartphone Car Mount.
It's incredibly thorough and well-reasoned, and by the end I had no logic with which to argue it. Mine will be in Tuesday.
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lol, 10-4 on Sally. My main concern was mostly the fact of having a "strong magnet" directly touching my device or case. NAND, sensors, processors, etc... all concern me when it comes to strong magnetic fields :/ Maybe I will buy one for my wife and test it out on her device first
thedude420 said:
lol, 10-4 on Sally. My main concern was mostly the fact of having a "strong magnet" directly touching my device or case. NAND, sensors, processors, etc... all concern me when it comes to strong magnetic fields :/ Maybe I will buy one for my wife and test it out on her device first
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There's really nothing to worry about.
I have (as well as many others) been using magnetic holders for years now.
It's no longer an issue since there aren't any devices with spinning discs.
I wouldn't worry about the phone flying off the mount either if you have it attached properly.
I've taken my previous car to the track multiple times and it held on fine.
brandaopj said:
Does the plate do any noticeable bump on the case?
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Baaaarely imperceptibly. Since the entire inner layer is silicone, it's quite accommodating, especially since the back plate is less than 1 mm thick.
LuckyDragan said:
Baaaarely imperceptibly. Since the entire inner layer is silicone, it's quite accommodating, especially since the back plate is less than 1 mm thick.
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i have a magnetic one that i had for my other phone that was already in my car. being on project fi, i got onto project fi chat help and asked about the magnetic car holders. the rep told me that while they had no data to support or not support it for the 6P, they would recommend not doing it due to the way the GPS and battery are positioned in the phone. take that for what it is worth for you...
Was tinkering with a magnetic car mount today and noticed that if the magnet touched the bottom back of the phone (right by the USB port) the screen turns on.
Any one have an idea why that would happen? Found it interesting, since that's not normally where the magnet will contact I'm not worried, but curious if any one knows what's being tripped.
rbrenart said:
Was tinkering with a magnetic car mount today and noticed that if the magnet touched the bottom back of the phone (right by the USB port) the screen turns on.
Any one have an idea why that would happen? Found it interesting, since that's not normally where the magnet will contact I'm not worried, but curious if any one knows what's being tripped.
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Built in feature to activate the screen if a special case is used, notably the ones with a flap on the front cover. Once the front cover is flipped open, screen is automatically turned on to welcome you. You can trigger the same thing you witnessed by placing the magnet on the screen side, near the bottom. Magnet comes close, screen locks. Magnet moves away, screen activates. Same feature on a lot of other devices from years past actually, such as OG nexus 7 and whatnot.
Don't know if it applies to the 6p, but the OG moto droid had a dock that used a magnetic that automatically launched "car mode" when docked to the magnet.
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I have one, got it on Amazon for like 8 bucks shipped. The metal disk that goes on to your phone is not magnetized, just metal so that it sticks to the magnetic base- so you don't have to worry about carrying the magnet around all day and erasing the credit cards in your pocket, etc...
Haven't noticed any effect on the sensors when attached, and I use GPS everyday. You would think it would mess up the compass, but I guess I don't use it while attached...
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Hey i have the spigen neo hybrid ex and just wanted to let ppl know if they're wondering. It works with fine with the magnet car docks. I've put the plate in between the case and phone.
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