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Docks recognition?!

Hi,
I have been trying to find how the sgs recognizes the different docks. Is it something generic for android or phone specific?
Thanks for any help.
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It is a resistor placed on pins 4+5 of the microUSB. Do a search here the full details are available.

I already suspected something like that but i have tried to search and i came out empty, perhaps I'm not using the correct keywords.
And can you confirm that the resistor values are android generic or phone specific?
Thanks
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Here you go. Link:
http://tinyurl.com/4spsw9q

Fenix_999 said:
And can you confirm that the resistor values are android generic or phone specific?
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I have been trying to find how the sgs recognizes the different docks
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It's not at the resistors only.
I installed a third party USB charger as mounting socket in my car, so that you can charge any USB device by using the USB cable only.
While using the original Samsung USB cable the i9000 switches immediately to the car dock application. So it seems that the Samsung recognizes that kind of electricity as "car owned". Don't why or if - but it works like that.

As so many handsets are using the same way to trigger the dock it may be that your car charger is already pre wired with the resistor..

Tehpriest said:
As so many handsets are using the same way to trigger the dock it may be that your car charger is already pre wired with the resistor..
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Interesting. Never given a thought that such cheap socket has more inside than 2 power cables. Mh ... analyzing the charger inside means dismantling the cars interior again - not in that mood.
So, the opener should think about resistors only.

Thanks for all the help.
Now i believe to be in the right way.
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[Q] GT 2 Multimedia Dock?

Simple question and I can't find an answer no matter where I look or who I call.
Can anyone verify if the multimedia Dock: Link that came out for the GT version 1 models is or isn't compatible with the GT2?
I'm wanting to install an in dash tablet in my car. These samsung models are about the only ones out there that have a small dock that can hide behind the dash, which have a power port and an RCA audio out port, allowing me to charge it constantly while I'm driving and send audio out to an amplifier pumping jams to my speakers.
Anyways, if anyone could answer this question it'd be a big help.

Does not work. Not for me at least, and it is designed forspecific tablet as well.
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The keyboard dock works fine for me, so does the OTG cable and HDMI dock, dunno about what you have.
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toadpole said:
The keyboard dock works fine for me, so does the OTG cable and HDMI dock, dunno about what you have.
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Did you buy this online? If so, where (url) and do you have a product number?
I bought an a/v cable which did not work. So, before I buy some new products I want to be sure that it will work.
Thank you in advance!

HDTV Adapter is EPL-3PHPBEGSTA. Works with P6200 and P5100. Official Samsung product, bought from a Samsung store. It's weird, though, the same adapter did not work on a friend's P3100 from a different country. It just brings up one of those 'open with' dialog boxes with unrelated apps on connecting. I think this is a software glitch, though, because mine is on the latest stock firmware, and it works perfectly. Tons of websites also list this as a compatible accessory for all Tab 1s and 2s.
USB host cable is just a cheapie cable costing a couple of bucks off ebay. Works on P6200, P7100, P7300, P3100, P5100. Tried and tested all.
Also all available Samsung keyboard docks work with all available tabs, there's only a removable plastic guide stand that's different. In my case, the same dock for the P6200 worked with the P5100 once I removed the plastic. In my case, I procured a keyboard dock for the P7500 and modified the plastic to fit my P5100. Works just fine after modding the stand.
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Micro USB to micro usb/aux(stereo) adapter?

Is the a cable or adapter that at one end is a male micro USB (to plug into the phone) and at the other a female micro USB and stereo port (to plug in a charger and into the aux port in my car)?
Any help would be great!

http://m.miniinthebox.com/micro-usb...msung-galaxy-s3-i9300-and-others_p504529.html
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Perfect!! That's exactly what I'm looking for! Thank you!!

That looks really cool, does the Galaxy simply send audio out via the 3.5mm jack using the micro usb port? I didn't know that was possible.

Ordered one myself thanks, just what i was looking for my car.

"The set cable can be used for Samsung Galaxy s2 i9100 i9220 s3 i9300 which can offer audio out and recharge at the same time ,however for i9300 OS 4.1.2 or newer maybe can not use!before bid pls pay attention!"
This is off of an EBay listing. Didn't get one because of that.
Can someone please verify if it works?
TIA

It's 3 bucks, I've send much more money on way worse decisions lol...I'll report back as soon as I get it

4 Door Skyline said:
It's 3 bucks, I've send much more money on way worse decisions lol...I'll report back as soon as I get it
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Did you by any chance receive it?

4 Door Skyline said:
Is the a cable or adapter that at one end is a male micro USB (to plug into the phone) and at the other a female micro USB and stereo port (to plug in a charger and into the aux port in my car)?
Any help would be great!
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I have one, and it worked great with my SIII, but it doesn't work with the S4. Why does Samsung have to mess with stuff that works?
Hopefully someone will release one for the S4, but I haven't found one yet.

Finally got it today, no go. Is there any way we can redirect audio to export via USB? This would be clutch as hell for a car setup.

4 Door Skyline said:
Finally got it today, no go. Is there any way we can redirect audio to export via USB? This would be clutch as hell for a car setup.
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Like I said, it worked great with my Galaxy SIII, but for some reason it didn't work with the S4. It drove me crazy, as my setup was so clean before.
Anyway, I ordered the adapter from Grom Audio. (Look it up). It was around $100, and was somewhat of a pain to install and setup, but I have it working now and it works great. My old setup had some hiss/background noise occasionally, but this one does not. The sound is excellent. I have it hardwired to the back of my stock stereo, so there are no visible wires. I simply plug the USB into my phone on its dock, and it charges and plays music/pandora/navigation etc. through the car speakers.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Rob

rtmeikle said:
Like I said, it worked great with my Galaxy SIII, but for some reason it didn't work with the S4. It drove me crazy, as my setup was so clean before.
Anyway, I ordered the adapter from Grom Audio. (Look it up). It was around $100, and was somewhat of a pain to install and setup, but I have it working now and it works great. My old setup had some hiss/background noise occasionally, but this one does not. The sound is excellent. I have it hardwired to the back of my stock stereo, so there are no visible wires. I simply plug the USB into my phone on its dock, and it charges and plays music/pandora/navigation etc. through the car speakers.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Rob
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I have a USASpec unit already...I was using a FIPO adapter on the ipod end but it was kinda wonky as far as having a stable bluetooth connection. The GROM is also a PIA to install as I would have to disassemble my dash just to plug it in. (The USASpec plugs in via the SAT adapter in my trunk, G35).
I have a feeling this is just a software issue, or at least a resistor issue...I'm not versed in android programming enough to figure it out so hopefully someone that is can figure it out for us.

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I have a feeling this is just a software issue, or at least a resistor issue...I'm not versed in android programming enough to figure it out so hopefully someone that is can figure it out for us.
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I'm guessing it's a change in the pin layout in the adaptor. Anyway, now that I have the GROM AUDIO unit, I'm glad that I made the switch. I had to pull apart my dash to do the install, but it was worth it. The sound is much better now, absolutely no background noise or hiss.

iBOLT Dock'n Play Samsung cable now available as stand alone product

Hello all XDA friends! Finally, the 9ft microUSB-to-aux-out cable is available as a stand alone product. There has been tons of requests for this as many of you already have a phone holder in the car and you only need the cable so you can play music/gps sound (app sound) through the car-speakers. The microUSB end plugs into the phone phone and it will charge the battery when the standard USB end is plugged into a car-charger or into the vehicle's USB port (although some USB ports have slow charging rate!).
We've also seen a huge interest in using this cable together with a home stereo or with the "old boom box". Very cool application is to connect the Galaxy phone to a boom-box and put the handset into the beach bag (9ft is a loooong cable!).
When you inserted the cable the "DockMode" will start. Download an app like the iBOLT Dock'n Drive and mange your favorite apps this way. You can also set Slacker Radio, TuneIn or Ulysee Speedomter or CarHome Ultra as default "home screen". Note that you can also set WiFi and Bluetooth to go on or off automatically when handset is connected to the cable.
This new version of the "Dock'n Play" cable should be static free and will provide great sound quality. Feel free to use this thread to ask any questions about Samsung DockMode, aux-out etc. The developer for CarHome Ultra and Ulysee Speedomter can also chime in and answer questions if there's a need. Have fun!
The price is $19.95 and it's available for Amazon Prime for a few days (only a few hundred in stock).
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009PN6APM

I want to buy the iBolt dock itself. Does this cable come with it?
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le0.br4zuc4 said:
I want to buy the iBolt dock itself. Does this cable come with it?
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Yes, if you buy the xProDock this cable comes with the Dock. However, if you buy the sPro or the ProDock it does not come with the holder. We have a lot of people wanting this as they either don't want to use a holder/dock in the car or they already have something else that works well.

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Yes, if you buy the xProDock this cable comes with the Dock. However, if you buy the sPro or the ProDock it does not come with the holder. We have a lot of people wanting this as they either don't want to use a holder/dock in the car or they already have something else that works well.
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The xProDock I see on amazon (prime) says is comes with a usb cable and it has a picture of a regular usb cable.
I want to buy the dock because I know I will be able to use with my and my wife's phone but I want to make sure I get this cable too
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You guys should check out in-depth review of iBolt xPro Dock I just posted here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2349447
This one is universal Samsung dock for S3, S4, and Note 2. Bar none - the best car dock and the best value with cable already included. New Dock'n'Drive free app is slick as hell, and I tested it to work great with S4!

be careful !
I have a 2amp charger but with the iBolt cable, my phone charging to 0.720 amp -_-'

Do you have any available for Canadian buyers
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nico3838 said:
be careful !
I have a 2amp charger but with the iBolt cable, my phone charging to 0.720 amp -_-'
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Are you talking about original Sammy 2A charger or some ebay $4 charger that claims to be 2A while in reality current limited to under 1A (and thus due to losses and conversion efficiency down to 720 mA)?

I have a cheap charger for 5€ but with simple USB cable : 1.9amp.
With iBolt cable (for car mode and audio out) just 0.7amp
Tested with Galaxy charging current
In other thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42633527&postcount=44

Confirmed, I'm getting crap charging rates , I'm so disappointed

no shipping to UK? I think I'll make my own one, 9ft is a bit too long for me and I can also use quality components to cut down on interference and lowered charging rates.
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scote said:
no shipping to UK? I think I'll make my own one, 9ft is a bit too long for me and I can also use quality components to cut down on interference and lowered charging rates.
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Would like to see what you build. Pictures please.
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I'd been emailing the company about this for a few weeks when I first heard they were going to launch the standalone cable and they never got back to me. I guess this is why. Disappointing!
nico3838 said:
I have a cheap charger for 5€ but with simple USB cable : 1.9amp.
With iBolt cable (for car mode and audio out) just 0.7amp
Tested with Galaxy charging current
In other thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42633527&postcount=44
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Look guys, stock Sammy firmware limits charging in smartdock mode to .7A. If that is unnaceptable, run a custom kernel like Perseus or Devil and you can up it to 1.7A.
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I cannot get audio from my GS4 out using this cable... is there anything I am missing?
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Did you enable it in your Accessory settings?
le0.br4zuc4 said:
I cannot get audio from my GS4 out using this cable... is there anything I am missing?
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Anyone know how to enable dock mode on the i9505G? I don't have an accessories menu so I'm thinking I'm screwed.

the dock isn't well made.. if you live anywhere that gets hot, the suction cup vibrates on bumps when hot.. its cheaply made for a 40$ product in my opinion..

I have no complaints with the quality of the dock. I live in south Florida where it's crazy hot now and my car stays all day long outside. I have no problems with the dock losing suction at all
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I'm getting a ground loop buzz with this. Anyone else?

Looking for a car dock with charging and audio over usb

As the title says, I'm looking for a dock and wondered if anyone is using something that fits my requirements.
Ideally, I want a single connection to charge and provide line out/audio. I've seen that the Samsung desk dock supports this but can't find a car dock that does both from he usb port.
My car only has a 3.5mm aux in so bluetooth is not an option.
Cheers

Only one I know of is the iBolt xProDock.
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technononsense said:
As the title says, I'm looking for a dock and wondered if anyone is using something that fits my requirements.
Ideally, I want a single connection to charge and provide line out/audio. I've seen that the Samsung desk dock supports this but can't find a car dock that does both from he usb port.
My car only has a 3.5mm aux in so bluetooth is not an option.
Cheers
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Check out this Kickstarter project. The EleMount.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1133691350/elemount-the-best-car-and-camera-mount-for-iphone
Use a seperate USB cable to the phone.