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When are we getting a car mount

Samsung announced before the galaxy s line was released that all phones were getting among other things, a car mount. Its the only accessory I have really been pining after. Anyone have any idea about when its coming out?

car mount
I got a generic one off of ebay for $5. the suction cup is worthless but it came with spring loaded vent hooks also which keep it secure in my truck

i have a feeling it has something to do with the line out not working till froyo comes out, like with the home dock. at least i hope so. if we see froyo without a car dock i'm gonna be pissed.

I've ordered two of the Media Docks, $20 each shipped. One will stay in my office on my desk, the other I will be customizing to fit into the ashtray of my X5 so I don't have to fumble with the car charger and headphone cords anymore since 2.2 will enable the headphone jack on the dock through the MicroUSB port.

I finally just got rid of Sirius because my new car has bluetooth that I can play slacker through. Soooo I went and ordered one for $5 off ebay. I dont expect it to be top notch.... but as long as it holds the phone I am good.

djcslice said:
Samsung announced before the galaxy s line was released that all phones were getting among other things, a car mount. Its the only accessory I have really been pining after. Anyone have any idea about when its coming out?
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This is one thing I've been waiting for since I got my epic on release day. Starting to get sick of waiting. I want to probably get the Arkon beanbag mount but I hate that it doesn't come with a car charger and it's so freakin hard to find a car charger that has an angeled head (on the point that plug into the phone) so I don't have a goofy wire curved around the top of the phone.
I still do not have any mount or car charger yet as I still want to wait for the official dock but my patience is wearing very thin on this issue
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Proclip vehicle mount with adjustable ipod holder works 100% perfectly and allows enough adjustment to use with Epic bare or with any of the common snap on cases and such.

This was my biggest concern when I got the phone as well as I wasn't a fan of the top-mounted usb input Samsung chose to go with when most other devices are (logically IMO) bottom-mounted precisely because of cradling convenience.
I picked up a Bracketron universal vent mount. I then got a 3' car charger (straight) and a 3' stereo cable to input the audio into my radio. I lashed the two cables together about every 6" with black wire ties. It's really only a little over 1' from my radio to the mount, but I just let them loop over and hang down the left side onto the center of the console when I'm not in the car. And the extra length is nice as it allows you to easily pull the cables to you when you hop in the car for a quick/easy plug in before putting the phone in the dock. Perhaps not the most elegant solution, but it's passable and semi-efficient until a more official solution comes out (and even then I'm not a big fan of the landscape layout.)

This thread needs pics and links! I recently tried some little cheapy one at WalMart for $7, and while it was a super tight fit, it bounced around too much while driving to make it reasonably viewable to watch movies at the same time.

I did this with my epic and used a cheap crappy case I found on eBay and the cradle/mount from Garmin Nuvi.
lifehackerdotcom / 5593245 / build-a-custom-phone-car-mount-for-under-10
Using these as adhesive:
wwwdotamazondotcom / gp / product / B0001X6USW / ref=oss_product
Works amazingly well and is custom fit for our epics.

omgitzsars said:
I did this with my epic and used a cheap crappy case I found on eBay and the cradle/mount from Garmin Nuvi.
lifehackerdotcom / 5593245 / build-a-custom-phone-car-mount-for-under-10
Using these as adhesive:
wwwdotamazondotcom / gp / product / B0001X6USW / ref=oss_product
Works amazingly well and is custom fit for our epics.
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What case did you use?
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Just ordered 2 of these. Sprints stores said they didnt have it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250736510666&category=20336&_trksid=p5197.c0.m619

$50?! I had a hard time spend under $10 on a universal one!

Its only money. I had to order 2. here is anouther
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004EV3YF4...e=asn&creative=395105&creativeASIN=B004EV3YF4

dwyw42 said:
What case did you use?
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Search for this on ebay:
Samsung Epic 4G Rubberized Hard Case Cover Black
Although any generic hard case works.

I ordered one from talkietech.com. $48.90 shipped.

http://www.thecellguru.com/Products/26862
$32 shipped.

Anyone get one? I am guessing by the look that it does not work with a case.

Can anyone post a few more detailed pics when they get it please? I'd like to know a few things like if it has a connection for audio out, and does it work? If not, can you plug in a 3.5 audio cable or does the mount obstruct the jack? How does the "cradle' attach to the "mount"? Could one use just the cradle part with their own mount? How much tilt/swivel does it allow for? TIA

kraminc said:
Its only money. I had to order 2. here is anouther
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004EV3YF4...e=asn&creative=395105&creativeASIN=B004EV3YF4
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LOL...I love it when people say that. Well feel free to send me one, I mean, it's only money.

Inexpensive Car Dock

I looked through the accessories threads and did not see this one.
Bought it on ebay, the item number is 310396344082. Sorry I am unable to post links yet.
If you do not plan on putting a case on your One X then I highly recommend this car dock. The suction is strong and all joints have tension adjusters. Also the cradle part is on a ball type swivel with tension adjustment. Holds the phone very securely and does not interfere with any of the buttons or ports. This is not a universal as the cradle part seems to be molded specifically for the HTC One x (perfectly molded around the camera).
It does not put the phone in car mode automatically, you will have to push the car icon. But I have seen special charging cables that will do that for you also.

Link can be found here
Looks interesting and is cheap price wise.

Ibolt x case wi launch may 31 and looks promising.
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Holy smokes, that's too cheap not to buy. Purchased!
Just bought a Galaxy Nexus one for my car but upgraded to this phone. Ah well lol

dragonturbo3 said:
I looked through the accessories threads and did not see this one.
Bought it on ebay, the item number is 310396344082. Sorry I am unable to post links yet.
If you do not plan on putting a case on your One X then I highly recommend this car dock. The suction is strong and all joints have tension adjusters. Also the cradle part is on a ball type swivel with tension adjustment. Holds the phone very securely and does not interfere with any of the buttons or ports. This is not a universal as the cradle part seems to be molded specifically for the HTC One x (perfectly molded around the camera).
It does not put the phone in car mode automatically, you will have to push the car icon. But I have seen special charging cables that will do that for you also.
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Thanks awarded!
This is exactly what i was looking for, a slim, low profile car mount and what an amazing price.. Ordered!

Gonna use this with an NFC tag to launch the cardock and Pandora. With this kind of battery life, who needs a charger plugged in?

Thanks for the heads up on this. I think I'm going to order one today. I need to get the cable that puts the phone in dock mode. For me it's not so much for the charging, but I want to have the screen stay on and not time out while in the dock.
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JohnnyDanger said:
Thanks for the heads up on this. I think I'm going to order one today. I need to get the cable that puts the phone in dock mode. For me it's not so much for the charging, but I want to have the screen stay on and not time out while in the dock.
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You can set your screen to always stay on while charging. It's in the developer settings.

How long did it take to arrive?

Is the OEM car dock out? Where can I find one online? (please don't say eBay)

Has any one tried one of these? http://www.ebay.com/itm/ATT-HTC-ONE-X-VEHICLE-CAR-DASHBOARD-NON-SLIP-MAT-PAD-STAND-AUTO-DASH-DOCK-MOUNT-/300707078571?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item460389e1ab#ht_2102wt_1207
And if so how well does it work?

Koizuma said:
Link can be found here
Looks interesting and is cheap price wise.
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I have the Inspire 4G dock with this same design (looks like the same removeable clip system) and while I did like the design, the suction cup never seemed to hold well. When I took it down after I got my One X, I realized that the suction cup was breaking away from the mount. YMMV of course...

Found a great car dock for the N4

I bought a Samsung Infuse OEM vehicle navigation dock a while back for my GSII Skyrocket and it work OK but the Skyrocket was always a little loose.
Today I put my Nexus 4 in it just to see if it fits and it does! It's a little tight but the phone snaps in and out with ease. Also the micro USB on the dock lines up perfectly with the dock. All you need is a Micro USB car charger and you are set! The dock also has a Mini jack for audio out but I haven't tested that yet. I would be shocked if that worked. I don't use it though because I stream audio to my car via bluetooth.
Here's a link to the dock so you know what it looks like, you can find it on ebay pretty easily.
Highly recommend it!
Tim

Someone already has a thread about this.
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I'm going to start posting this image every time I see specific car holders.
Onc, for a lifetime buy.
Fits any phone. I've decided there is no point buying specific holder for a phone. If you change phone you need to change holder as well..
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=130674625659
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MattSkeet said:
I'm going to start posting this image every time I see specific car holders.
Onc, for a lifetime buy.
Fits any phone. I've decided there is no point buying specific holder for a phone. If you change phone you need to change holder as well..
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The image doesn't tell me what it's called or where I can buy it.
What is it called and where can I buy it?

Edited my post. It's a bit pricey, but the there are cheap knockoffs available as well
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I'm using one for the S3 that I bought for the Optimus 4X and now I'm using it for the N4. Fits nearly perfect (a small gap at the sides, but thats not a problem)
German amazon link:
http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B0085UU0PM
If you want to use the headphone jack you have to take off that thing on the top, but it's only clipped so you can easily take it off.
PIC:
http://www.abload.de/img/img_20121201_141653z5rhc.jpg

I've been using an Arkon universal windshield mount with my NS for a long time and am getting a second (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875999868) for my N4 (giving the Wife the NS), which is only 19 bucks w/ free shipping at Newegg. I've been extremely satisfied with it.
Mine has held up extremely well. It is easy to get the phone in and out; can swivel horizontal or vertical; has space for usb connector to car; holds tight, but doesn't leave a mark on the phone (totally firm and secure without being worrying at all); is universal so it will fit my next Nexus/Car; and has a nice flat surface to slap an NFC tag onto (turn Bluetooth on, switch to car mode). The only very minor issue (a non-issue really) I've had is that it has popped off of the windshield maybe 3 times in the past 2 years, but never with a phone in it or when I was driving; I'm pretty sure this is inevitable for window mounts. It only takes a few seconds to reattach and it is good to go.

Samsung's UNIVERSAL car dock works perfectly too.
http://www.expansys.co.za/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-original-vehicle-kit-car-charger-included-231981/
Its a neat-looking dock that'll work with any phone between 4" and 5.3" and with the microUSB port at the bottom.

StNickZA said:
Samsung's UNIVERSAL car dock works perfectly too.
http://www.expansys.co.za/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-original-vehicle-kit-car-charger-included-231981/
Its a neat-looking dock that'll work with any phone between 4" and 5.3" and with the microUSB port at the bottom.
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Does this dock block the volume rocker?

I bought one of these from RAM, along with the extra clampy hardware from RAM to mount it.
It should be showing up today so we will see how well it works. They make good stuff, but it can be pricey.

James BlackHeron said:
I bought one of these from RAM, along with the extra clampy hardware from RAM to mount it.
It should be showing up today so we will see how well it works. They make good stuff, but it can be pricey.
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Please keep us updated. I’m also looking for a universal car mount

I have been searching for a universal type car mount that can fit both my Nexus 7 (in a Seidio Active case without cover) and also fit the Nexus 4 with a case/bumper or whatever. The compromise is that the Nexus 4 cannot be charged while in this mount. The search goes on I guess, but I am quite happy with it at this point.
I have found the Xenomix mount from Korea. Seems like the only place I can find it was from ebay. It took a good 10 business days to air ship from Korea to me in Texas. Anyway, the mini review and pics are below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2052593

Your car solution

Hey there, so I wonder what everyone is using as car solution to mount the N4 ?
I think the idea of wireless charging + car mount is awesome. But I thnik the only product available so far is the Qi Orb thingy ?

zakazak said:
Hey there, so I wonder what everyone is using as car solution to mount the N4 ?
I think the idea of wireless charging + car mount is awesome. But I thnik the only product available so far is the Qi Orb thingy ?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2029734

oh thats what i meant.. the only solution so far is the owl charger ?

zakazak said:
oh thats what i meant.. the only solution so far is the owl charger ?
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If you want wireless charging on the fly yes. Otherwise get any of the universal ones on amazon or ebay. I have an arkon, kropsson aero, and Xenomix. All work, but all have their flaws and benefits. You need to search around the accessories threads and read up.

I am very picky when it comes to car mounts. I hate how ugly all the universal mounts look with the large claws on the sides. I was spoiled by the original nexus one OEM car mount. I want something that looks like its made for the phone.
A couple of phones back I had a Nokia n9. While looking for a car dock I found one made for a Nokia n8. Get on amazon and do a search for a Nokia cr-122. This mount will fit almost any phone and it looks like it was made to fit your specific phone. Its expandable. It fit my n9, my HTC one s, my girls iPhone, and my nexus 4. Its great. And reasonably priced as well. I will get some pictures up as soon as I find em.
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I'm finding this works well with the N4 (landscape) as the N4 has such a smooth flat rear surface (even with a XtremeGuard style protector on it). Famous last words... but I don't fear it will fall off. It really sticks, but easily 'peels' off . I just wipe the 'sticky circle' with a damp cloth periodically. It's not an adhesive, but feels like tacky glue.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/FoneM8-Wind...s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1359837727&sr=1-224
I actually stick the above to one of these. Easy to move out of sight, and it doesn't seem to slide on the dash. Also NO damage to dash/easily movable between cars
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005OV8ND6/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00

I liked the Nexus one car mount as well, but hardly used it and sold it soon afterwards because I use cases and taking the phone case on and off is a hassle. But I guess if you are running a nekkid nexus 4, I can see why you would like the OEM type mounts.

I ended up using the proclip mount with the USB charger built in, and a Bluetooth adapter for the audio. All I have to do is slide it in and go.

After looking at the various options I too didn't like the bulky mounts. I went for the Mountek cradle and I'm really happy with it. Fast delivery too.

Here's something you wouldn't expect...
... the car mount that I use for my Samsung Galaxy S3 (which I believe was originally for the AT&T Galaxy Blaze 4G) fits the Nexus 4 perfectly! The phone fits securely, charges through the USB connector and exposes the headset port on the top. Unfortunately, you cannot use the USB audio out portion of the dock.

TDBearCT said:
... the car mount that I use for my Samsung Galaxy S3 (which I believe was originally for the AT&T Galaxy Blaze 4G) fits the Nexus 4 perfectly! The phone fits securely, charges through the USB connector and exposes the headset port on the top. Unfortunately, you cannot use the USB audio out portion of the dock.
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Not a fan of all the bulky car mounts neither. I already have other things mounted on my windshield and wanted a mount I could use with both my nexus 4 and iPad. Here's the DIY car mount I decided on.
Post count is not high enough yet to post links, but here is my youtube video of my custom $2 car mount. v=079mZbQjuQE

Mhh I wanted smth with wireless charging. So I guess I have to take something big.

Best car cradle for s4?

Been looking for a place to put my phone other than the cup holder. Went to frys to check out some options but wanted to see what everyone else might be usong and loving. Tempted to order the samsung one using the 50% promo. For anyone who has the samsung one...does it attach securely to the dash?
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008ALV0V4
Best product in market.. No doubt
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I would have to say the ibolt xprodock I was iffy about paying $40 but it's so worth it. It fits any case. I'm using it With cygnett workmate. It can fit a note 2 with otterbox and still have room for more. It has charger and automatically starts car dock mode when u download an app for it. This seller I bought from is amazing I had a problem and fixed it and credited me a few bucks back . I wouldn't buy another dock. You can even use it as a dash cam because it keeps camera exposed
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=310644874257
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hollisterryann said:
I would have to say the ibolt xprodock I was iffy about paying $40 but it's so worth it. It fits any case. I'm using it With cygnett workmate. It can fit a note 2 with otterbox and still have room for more. It has charger and automatically starts car dock mode when u download an app for it. This seller I bought from is amazing I had a problem and fixed it and credited me a few bucks back . I wouldn't buy another dock. You can even use it as a dash cam because it keeps camera exposed
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I agree with all of this. There's a iBolt thread in this forum where a bunch of other GS4 users have made posts. It's an excellent product, and their customer support is great.
Amazon link where I bought from:
http://www.amazon.com/iBOLT-xProDock-Active-Samsung-charging/dp/B00C0ZKI9Q

Is samsung not making an official car mount for the s4? I was upset when I saw that there wasnt one

Nacho~ said:
Is samsung not making an official car mount for the s4? I was upset when I saw that there wasnt one
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Samsung does have one and it is available at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax...TF8&qid=1369347219&sr=8-1&keywords=ECS-K200BE
However you have to pay the Samsung price if you know what I mean

Another vote for the iBolt dock. Secure, functions well, doesn't obscure the camera, lets the S4 in a Trident Kraken/Otterbox Defender fit, etc... pricey but worth it IMHO.

I was looking at that one too. Is there any chance someone has the neo hybrid case and could check to see if the usb can even be connected on the dock?
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I can confirm that case does not fit charger...only problem I did have you can just change usb on the dock itself tho
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SPARK333 said:
I was looking at that one too. Is there any chance someone has the neo hybrid case and could check to see if the usb can even be connected on the dock?
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It does not fit, but you can shave down soft plastic of the iBolt connector pretty easily with a x-acto/hobby knife. Or any sharp knife really. Took me 1-2 minutes to do. See my post with pictures here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=41503354&postcount=35
There's also a bunch of other useful info about the iBolt dock in that thread.

I'm a big fan of these
http://www.amazon.com/cell-phones-accessories/dp/B002K9IPOC
It mounts securely and it solid and it's easy to clip and unclip the phone one handed. Adjustment is also one handed via push buttons and you can rotate it to and from landscape without changing your adjustments. My S4 will be my third phone to occupy the mount.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2288351

I've tried all the better model of car docks and the Craigsdocks dock is by far the best, IMO.
http://www.craigsdocks.com/samsung-galaxy-s3-s4-note-ii-car-dock/
Charges, secure holding. Can put the phone in and remove it, all with one hand. No putting it in the dock and then plugging in the USB cable. Nope, this one is all done in one easy motion with just one hand.
A bit more $$, but it will work with any Samsung Galaxy phone. S2, S3, S4, Note II. So it's pretty much future proof as long as Samsung keeps putting the USB port on the bottom of the phone.
It also works with extended batteries and large cases. And billet aluminum. I just can't really say enough good things about this dock.

CZ Eddie said:
I've tried all the better model of car docks and the Craigsdocks dock is by far the best, IMO.
http://www.craigsdocks.com/samsung-galaxy-s3-s4-note-ii-car-dock/
Charges, secure holding. Can put the phone in and remove it, all with one hand. No putting it in the dock and then plugging in the USB cable. Nope, this one is all done in one easy motion with just one hand.
A bit more $$, but it will work with any Samsung Galaxy phone. S2, S3, S4, Note II. So it's pretty much future proof as long as Samsung keeps putting the USB port on the bottom of the phone.
It also works with extended batteries and large cases. And billet aluminum. I just can't really say enough good things about this dock.
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WOW....... umm, I'm very impressed! Going to contact them and see if they'll send me a demo unit to review! GREAT find, thanks for posting

The car and desktop docks from Craig look great. A bit pricey. I wonder if the car dock can be attached to my proclips base.
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swieder711 said:
The car and desktop docks from Craig look great. A bit pricey. I wonder if the car dock can be attached to my proclips base.
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That's exactly what I was going to do, right flat on the base with industrial strength Velcro tape - don't use screws, just Velcro that thing right to it and it should work just fine that way, the CraigsDock has a very flat base on the back of it and would work great with the flat face of the ProClip vehicle mount! Just make sure to get all the screws set first, obviously, or else you'll have to peal back the one side of Velcro just to get to it. Use Velcro tape and not double-sided tape because then you can't work with it quickly or switch out components when you get a new phone as easily! PROTIP :good:

Has anyone here tried out a magnetic mount?

I really like the iOttie One Touch XL that I just got. It has a very strong suction cup and an easy one click lock/release mechanism.
I got it on a sale from Meritline.
I'd also tried another iOttie that's more compact. While the S4 fits it, it's near the end of the range so it's more of a two handed operation to put the phone in the holder. I much prefer the Easy One Touch linked above.

I've had an iottie. Works ok but with my galaxy s4 my phones has fell out a couple times. Worth the extra money for ibolt
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I have the samsung universal car mount. It worked well with my S3 and now with my S4.