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Hi!
I've been looking around here and there and can't seem to find it, so i figured it's time to ask the guru's
Has anyone found an active carholder for the DHD, which can be mounted either on the windscreen or on the upper side of the dashboard, so it can be used for navigating safely, without taking your eyes of the road?
Thanks!
search in ebay
icematrix said:
search in ebay
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Has only given me passive holders so far, no active ones. Maybe i'm using the wrong search terms :/
http://cgi.ebay.it/Brodit-Active-Ho...s_PDAMounts&hash=item35aea18dda#ht_1382wt_982
You can buy the official HTC Car accessory from their website http://www.htcaccessorystore.com/nl/p_htc_item.aspx?i=205737
it's cheaper then the one on eBay
Aythamie said:
You can buy the official HTC Car accessory from their website http://www.htcaccessorystore.com/nl/p_htc_item.aspx?i=205737
it's cheaper then the one on eBay
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Much more expensive from there.
I order brodit with clips for my 2 cars + move clip to allow moving the unit from one car to the other from here: http://www.dsldevelopments.com/
I placd my order an hour ago so, I cannot give feedback now.
Aythamie said:
You can buy the official HTC Car accessory from their website http://www.htcaccessorystore.com/nl/p_htc_item.aspx?i=205737
it's cheaper then the one on eBay
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But this one is not active
What do you mean by active? That you can move it around, from car, or from its current spot?
Active holders means there is a jack to charge/sync your phone as it's sitting in the dock. This means it will usually have a jack to connect your charger to, or will already have the cables hardwired into it.
Passive holders mean they just hold onto you phone.
I'm also looking for one of these, except i need one that can fit a DHD with an Otterbox case around it
clay420 said:
Active holders means there is a jack to charge/sync your phone as it's sitting in the dock. This means it will usually have a jack to connect your charger to, or will already have the cables hardwired into it.
Passive holders mean they just hold onto you phone.
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ah cheers for that
Does Brodit HTC-DHD active mount activate car panel?
Does the "active" bit also suggest that the 'car panel' app can also be automatically started when the DesireHD is docked ? I'm sure I've seen a setting somewhere within android that can allow this to happen. Does this mount qualify?
I am assuming some pins being pulled high/low etc in the MicroUSB connector when plugged in determine if its a car mount dock or not, so that normal chargers dont trigger the car-panel?
Edit : I've just sent of an email to: [email protected] and asked for clarification. Will advise here when I get an email back from them.
Cheers & Happy New year.
Edit : Response from brodit.se was that the cable does NOT activate the car panel.
Brodit HTC-DHD ... activate nothing at all..only charging :-(
avga said:
Brodit HTC-DHD ... activate nothing at all..only charging :-(
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I think you will have to use an HTC car charger USB cable. The one that comes with S400 brings up the car panel (I use Google's Car Home though) even if it isn't connected to a power source. I think it is the pin config at the micro-usb end of the cable that does the trick.
Hello everyone, with this post we can confirm that the Galaxy S4's vehicle "DockMode" works perfect with the xProDock. See image where it was checked today against AT&T's and Sprint's version. Friends from Europe have also confirmed it works fine with the International version.
Driving using the "DockMode" combined with a Bluetooth for hands-free is great as it turns your S4 into a virtual driving assistant and entertainment center, all while you stay away from texting while driving. Keeping the phone above the dashboard obviously also increases both cell phone and GPS reception. Stepping out of the car with a charged phone is another nice benefit with using a charging dock.
Connect the S4 into the xPro and go to "Settings-Accessory" and select "Dock Sound", "Audio out" and "Deskhome display" and then download your favorite "docking app". We've found our own "Dock'n Drive", "CarHome Ultra", "Ulysse Speedometer", "TuneIn" and "Slacker Radio" to be the S4 "Dock home" alternatives. We recommend using one of the first three and then have "shortcuts" to your favorite apps.
The aux-out sound to car-stereo through the microUSB cable also works great on the S4. This means the car-dock only needs ONE cable connected and yet at the other end it splits into a USB male connection and 3.5 mm aux-out that you connect into the vehicle's car-stereo (not needed if you have Bluetooth A2DP support). Keep in mind that Samsung's firmware only allows for "App sound" to be transmitted to the car-speakers through the microUSB, NOT phone calls so you must still use a Bluetooth solution for in-and outgoing calls.
Camera view is also free so you can use the S4 as an excellent "dash cam" with one of the many apps available for capturing video using a "loop". All cases are compatible, even Otterbox Defender or Ballistic Maxx type.
We have also started to ship our new "Stick Anywhere" mount with this which means you can attach it directly to the dashboard's hard surface without using the "disc" used for many years with car-docks. If you don't like the suction Mount concept there's an AMPS plate option which allows you to mount the xPro on a KUDA or ProClip mount for example.
You can order the xProDock for Galaxy S4 on Amazon in the US and Europe. Just type in "xProDock" on eBay and we should have it listed there too in most countries.
Feel free to ask questions or use this thread to discuss any product in the category... We'll comment if warranted. Thanks!
Definitely interested in this if we can't figure out what the hell is going on with the Infuse dock on the Samsung branded car dock thread!
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Definitely interested in this if we can't figure out what the hell is going on with the Infuse dock on the Samsung branded car dock thread!
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The Infuse Dock can't be used with the Galaxy S4 no matter what. This has to do with the fact that Samsung has changed the pin-out configuration when moving to the "new platform" so there's no technical way (to the best of our knowledge) to get it to charge or to start the car-mode. Not sure if this helps?
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The Infuse Dock can't be used with the Galaxy S4 no matter what. This has to do with the fact that Samsung has changed the pin-out configuration when moving to the "new platform" so there's no technical way (to the best of our knowledge) to get it to charge or to start the car-mode. Not sure if this helps?
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Oh it helps alright, between this and your comment on the other thread, I'm going to have to give up on the Infuse dock.... it worked great for the Skyrocket and SIII for me, and I should be glad that I had it for those two phones, but now it's time to move on and go with yours - thanks again for your help with this!
I'll be the first to say that this universal dock has convinced someone who has never even considered a universal dock, this is definitely the one to buy if you need a mount for the S4 while driving.... and who doesn't? Samsung realy dropped the ball on this - all these great features to "make life better with your life companion," and they rip out the ability to dock the damn phone on their own dock? This and the TecTiles? Come on, makes me go crazy over here, but I digress - thanks Mikael, much appreciated, great work!
Placing my order right now!!! But wait til you see how I'm mounting it, going to make it mine if it kills me, haha
EDIT - Amazon order number ends in 0420217, can't wait to get this dock installed, thanks again
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Oh it helps alright, between this and your comment on the other thread, I'm going to have to give up on the Infuse dock.... it worked great for the Skyrocket and SIII for me, and I should be glad that I had it for those two phones, but now it's time to move on and go with yours - thanks again for your help with this!
I'll be the first to say that this universal dock has convinced someone who has never even considered a universal dock, this is definitely the one to buy if you need a mount for the S4 while driving.... and who doesn't? Samsung realy dropped the ball on this - all these great features to "make life better with your life companion," and they rip out the ability to dock the damn phone on their own dock? This and the TecTiles? Come on, makes me go crazy over here, but I digress - thanks Mikael, much appreciated, great work!
Placing my order right now!!! But wait til you see how I'm mounting it, going to make it mine if it kills me, haha
EDIT - Amazon order number ends in 0420217, can't wait to get this dock installed, thanks again
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I'm looking forward to seeing your setup. I want lots of pictures.
Will this work with the s-view cover on and folded back?
Swype'd at pace from my Galaxy S2
Very interesting indeed...
I have a question.. There is a long cable that is attached to the dock and end with the car-charger right? So is that a standard USB port so I can use my own charger or does it come with a car charger itself?
Now the issue with many standard USB car chargers is that they don't charge the phone fast enough. With the GPS on, it actually drains the battery slowly. I am going to get an official Samsung car charger soon.. but will I be able to use with with the xProDock?
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Will this work with the s-view cover on and folded back?
Swype'd at pace from my Galaxy S2
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Yes, the video they have shows a standard flip cover on the SIII working just fine with it, and other cases all the way up to an Otterbox on a damn Note II will work in this thing!
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Very interesting indeed...
I have a question.. There is a long cable that is attached to the dock and end with the car-charger right? So is that a standard USB port so I can use my own charger or does it come with a car charger itself?
Now the issue with many standard USB car chargers is that they don't charge the phone fast enough. With the GPS on, it actually drains the battery slowly. I am going to get an official Samsung car charger soon.. but will I be able to use with with the xProDock?
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It does not come with a charging solution, they leave that part up to you, thankfully.... If it were attached to a cheap 1A cigarette lighter adapter, I wouldn't want anything to do with it, but since I can connect this to my 2.1A adapter I already bought and used for months on my SIII, I'm certainly happy with that!
My xProDock is out for delivery, pics coming soon......!
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Very disappointed about the Infuse dock issue but this dock may end up being even better. Purchased and will be sure to test.
It's great! I just received mine and coming off an infuse dock, I love it. I am using it in conjunction with their own app and it works flawlessly. Thanks for the super fast shipping guys.
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It's great! I just received mine and coming off an infuse dock, I love it. I am using it in conjunction with their own app and it works flawlessly. Thanks for the super fast shipping guys.
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How is the USB connector? Can you get the S4 in and out of the dock and connect the USB with one hand easily?
The USB cord is very stable. It is flexible, but not loose. Similar to the feeling of a goose neck stand. It will stay in the bent shape and position you leave it in. The mount is extremely easy to use, and works with any case. The GS4 goes right into dock mode as soon as it sees the usb plug even if its not connected to power. The cord has a built in plug for the audio as well. The cord has the appearance of being permanently part of the mount, but there is a cover on the back that hides the removable plug. The windshield mount is first rate and did not budge until released.
On a related note....while plugged in, I saw NO battery drain as I had on the Infuse while using map apps, Escort Live radar app, or anything else. The unit continued to charge during all of the above. This in itself is a huge improvement over the previous phone/power combos. I would always have horrible drain even when plugged in when using power hungry apps with BT, GPS, etc...
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On a related note....while plugged in, I saw NO battery drain as I had on the Infuse while using map apps, Escort Live radar app, or anything else. The unit continued to charge during all of the above. This in itself is a huge improvement over the previous phone/power combos. I would always have horrible drain even when plugged in when using power hungry apps with BT, GPS, etc...
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That has more to do with the charging adapter you're using than the cable itself - what adapter are you using, a 2A or a 1A?
FULL review coming tomorrow from me, lots of pics, lots of details, along with the good AND the to be desired, nothing bad to report! Tired as hell right now and don't have the energy to finish it and post it, so I'm calling it a night...... until tomorrow!
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That has more to do with the charging adapter you're using than the cable itself - what adapter are you using, a 2A or a 1A?
FULL review coming tomorrow from me, lots of pics, lots of details, along with the good AND the to be desired, nothing bad to report! Tired as hell right now and don't have the energy to finish it and post it, so I'm calling it a night...... until tomorrow!
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For some reason, with the Infuse and dock, it never seemed to matter what power adapter I used... It always discharged. This combo is charging fine.
And finally, my incredibly long review on the dock is up, lots of pics!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2262595
Kryptos you are a beast!
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open1your1eyes0 said:
Kryptos you are a beast!
Sent from my Verizon Galaxy S III using xda premium
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Haha, very time consuming, but it's always worth it when recommending a good product and to give some insight that others may not know
Thanks!
Just wanted to post a helpful tip to anyone using this dock and wants to keep the screen on ONLY when docked, not all the time like the phone settings menu allows you to set "while charging." Always on while charging means that if my screen comes on for any reason while propped up on my desktop charger in the middle of the night, it's on the whole night! This just helps to utilize both Dock Mode that iBolt has figured out how to incorporate into their xProDock and the original Android Car Mode that we probably all know and love from the days of the Infuse 4G car dock!
Here's the link to the steps I used to get this working - it's a little hectic, but should only take about 2 to 5 minutes to set up, depending on what apps you may or may not have already installed
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=41206483&postcount=11
I have the original iBolt with the cable and it does not work on the S4. The phone doesn't charge and audio doesn't come out. I have CarHome Ultra installed and using BeyondPod.
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MikaelPe said:
Hello everyone, with this post we can confirm that the Galaxy S4's vehicle "DockMode" works perfect with the xProDock.....
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I have the original iBolt with the cable and it does not work on the S4. The phone doesn't charge and audio doesn't come out. I have CarHome Ultra installed and using BeyondPod.
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Is it the xProDock? They developed this new dock for Samsung specifically to address the issue that all the old ways wouldn't work on the S4. Their product page shows old docks and new docks with the old "In Vehicle Charging Dock" as separate products to identify this. It's an issue with Samsung changing things around and not something iBolt did in order to make you buy a new dock.... hell, Samsung even axed compatibility with their previous dock, making buying the xProDock the ONLY solution available to charge and send the vehicle into dock mode! I fought to get the Infuse 4G dock to work with the S4, but Samsung tinkered around with stuff so much, they caused me to have to buy the xProDock too....
There are some universal wireless charger receivers to build into phones, but I haven't found any for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2.
Did anyone find something for this?
Please let us know.
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Does Redmi Note 2 support wireless charging?
amlbuton said:
Does Redmi Note 2 support wireless charging?
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yes, via usb. on aliexpress search "Hot-Micro-USB-2-pin-Qi-Wireless-Charger-receiver-Coil-For-THL-LG-G2-HTC-ZOPO"
yadego said:
yes, via usb. on aliexpress search "Hot-Micro-USB-2-pin-Qi-Wireless-Charger-receiver-Coil-For-THL-LG-G2-HTC-ZOPO"
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Thanks, that search string found 0 items. I do find many items in simplified search string, but they are all for center USB phones. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 has off-center micro USB port...... Can you point at one specific item or shop?
make sure you find one on aliexpress which has ribbon on the right, since the straight ones won´t work
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Thanks, that search string found 0 items. I do find many items in simplified search string, but they are all for center USB phones. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 has off-center micro USB port...... Can you point at one specific item or shop?
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I can not post links, but if you search in google "Hot-Micro-USB-2-pin-Qi Wireless-Charger-receiver coil-For-THL-LG-G2-HTC-Zopo Mobile" first and third result is what we need (the model is M3-X03)
sorry for my English but is not my native language.
The model is M3-X03
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Andr...ceiver-Pad-Coil-For-Xiaomi-4/32415305129.html
thanks guys, ordered one......
How is this one supposed to work? You plug it into your USB port, this part is clear, but then? Do you somehow stick it under the cover? Or just stick it on the back side?
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How is this one supposed to work? You plug it into your USB port, this part is clear, but then? Do you somehow stick it under the cover? Or just stick it on the back side?
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I would try to get it under the back cover, if no go, then under an external cover...... There are some clips on YouTube to check. My best guess is to use an external cover.....
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I would try to get it under the back cover, if no go, then under an external cover...... There are some clips on YouTube to check. My best guess is to use an external cover.....
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Did it work?
invisible69 said:
Did it work?
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It's still in transit, expecting this week.....
Ah OK, cause I'm thinking of buying one too, and there's currently a 5% discount
The only thing that bothers me is to Sacrifice the micro USB poort. I don't like that but What can you do.......
So I bit the bullet and bought one and a charging pad. Let's hope they work!
And about the USB port, I thought you'd still be able to use it cause it seemed like it would still allow the cable to go through. Well in any case I only use the port to charge my phone, everything else is done via WiFi
Actually there are 2 questions:
Is it possible to put it under original cover?
Are camera, flash light and speaker OK with this?
ok, the adapter does fit for use inside the phone, although I had to file out the USB port entrance in the back cover. That being said, it won't charge properly due to the layer of foil inside the back cover I presume. It sits now between the phone's back cover an the external silicone cover. Wireless charging is go!
awesome cant wait to try this and build a charger in every table
Hi, could you share with us somes pictures ?
Thanks
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ok, the adapter does fit for use inside the phone, although I had to file out the USB port entrance in the back cover. That being said, it won't charge properly due to the layer of foil inside the back cover I presume. It sits now between the phone's back cover an the external silicone cover. Wireless charging is go!
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Hi, could you share with us somes pictures ?
Thanks
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I dismantled it, I can't live without data usb connect.....
Hey,
I was thinking... there is any chance that the Switch dock works with the S8 like the DeX official accessory?
NO.
Not even the same thing. Just simply no, it will not work.
xile6 said:
NO.
Not even the same thing. Just simply no, it will not work.
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Thats like saying "I wonder if the S8 will connect bluetooth to my vacuum cleaner" lol
takato23 said:
Hey,
I was thinking... there is any chance that the Switch dock works with the S8 like the DeX official accessory?
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lol hell no are you really being serious asking this question
Aside from all the snide comments, there is a possibility. The Switch connection to the dock is USB-C which carries power and HDMI. If the Switch is using standard USB-C spec functions for this, then there is a possibility. The weak point is likely Samsung not supporting USB-C for video and not using USB Power Delivery standard. So, I'd say there is a slight possibility, but not likely.
Very possible. 10 years ago I was able to connect a purple dildo with arcane lightning bolt accents via bluetooth or NFC to a Nokia 3310 then there is a chance.
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Very possible. 10 years ago I was able to connect a purple dildo with arcane lightning bolt accents via bluetooth or NFC to a Nokia 3310 then there is a chance.
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So is that an unhelpful sarcastic response or an example of current dildo intercommunication standards? So hard to tell these days...
faded03cobra said:
Very possible. 10 years ago I was able to connect a purple dildo with arcane lightning bolt accents via bluetooth or NFC to a Nokia 3310 then there is a chance.
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That is majorly old school man lol I remember my nokia 6600 "GAIT" phone that could switch between gsm and tdma on Cingular and that was groundbreaking tech at that time. I got 480 talk minutes for $60 and no data. Remember what a big deal the RAZR was? People claimed it was bulletproof
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Thats like saying "I wonder if the S8 will connect bluetooth to my vacuum cleaner" lol
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So, a legitimate question then.
Control your Roomba with your phone via Bluetooth.
Hahaha, I don't know why is so absurd my question. It is an usb-c port with one usb and hdmi out. It could perfectly work
no one tried this?
nobody plays the switch
Hello,
I did try this using a small USB C extension and it did not seem to work.
KMyers said:
Hello,
I did try this using a small USB C extension and it did not seem to work.
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Why using an extension? You couldnt put it on the dock directly?
I tried it, and was not able to get the phone in there.. gave up after 2 tiny scratches on my connector.
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Why using an extension? You couldnt put it on the dock directly?
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The switch dock has 2 plastic guide pins to line up the switch to the USB port. The extension cable bypasses these pins allowing anything to be plugged in. The extension was short enough to do the trick while also not long enough to degrade the connection ( https://www.amazon.com/RIITOP-USB-C...cz-20&linkId=962289736eacd9427405820e024a2a39 )
I am tempted to try pairing the S8 with my Switch Dock - there was no damage to your phone after trying with the extension cable?
https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSw...m_nintendo_switch_docks_switch_con_sfans_are/
Update: Confirmed that the Nintendo Switch will not work
Ok. Confirmed that the Nintendo Switch dock will not work. First I tested the extension cable - Switch works fine with the extension cable and the dock. Extension cable outputs full 1080p and charges the Switch.
Next I tried connecting the S8 to the extension cable - I see the display flicker - but no reaction from the S8 - except that the phone starts charging. Cannot even start screen mirroring - it does not appear to recognize the switch as a display output at all.
No ill effects to either dock or phone. Did not leave devices connected for too long.
I wonder how the CF001 is able to mimic both docks? If the Nintendo dock worked, I would have willingly paid the $100 for the official one...
Yeah I am curious because I am researching some dex options and I see Ebay has a generic Dex station that doubles as a switch dock... since I have a switch and a Note 8, it would be awesome to be able to utilize the same dock as needed.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/HDMI-Dex-S...235194?hash=item362671effa:g:atwAAOSwovNaF42M
Anyone know if this would even work? It's only $28.
It specifically says "HDMI Dex Station Desktop"
Edit:
I just bought this from Amazon for $29 with Free same day shipping:
https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Nin...id=1515685969&sr=1-6&keywords=switch+dex+dock
Reviews says it works great for Dex and the Nintendo switch, so I can use it for double duty. It's coming today, so I'll throw up a small review here.
then why does ebay sell a dex dock same as switch... even pix of switch and note 8 in same unit?
HDMI-Dex-Station-Desktop-Extension-Charging-Dock-For-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8-S8/152748261755?epid=19007441379&hash=item239081817b:g:vxIAAOSwevdZ5xNa
Maybe
So I thought the same thing because they use the same ports and there are third party focks that support both switch and the s8 so all tge people saying its a stupid idea are wrong BUT the switch dock is designed so a switch can get in easily and getting an s8 there is nearly impossible if you dont cut the front i have both s8 and switch and i tryed but i got no luck getting it in so yea...
Hello everyone! Sorry for the dumb question, but I was wondering if it is possible to add a wireless charging receiver inside a OnePlus 6. There are some receivers on Amazon for Galaxy S3, S4 and S5, and I thought that it would have been cool to have one, just to play with the hardware.
I'm not talking about the receivers which have the cable with the Type C USB port, but the receivers that connect directly to the battery. Something we can build ourselves.
Could it be possible? What do you think?
I'd nearly say hold on for the 6t and save yourself the hassle. ?
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I'd nearly say hold on for the 6t and save yourself the hassle.
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Unluckly I have already bought the 6, and this is my first OP phone and i think it is just awesome.
Anyway I only wanted to do something cool and play with the hardware of my phone.
Yes, I use one. Works just fine. The only annoying part is having to unplug it when I need to connect to my PC. I wish they made one that plugs into the usb-c port but still allowed a USB-c to plug into the receiver. It would probably make the receiver plug too big.
Here is the one I use:
https://www.amazon.com/Version-Wire...dpPl=1&dpID=31cOl30XxZL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1
Manuto0808 said:
I'm not talking about the receivers which have the cable with the Type C USB port, but the receivers that connect directly to the battery. Something we can build ourselves.
Could it be possible? What do you think?
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If you're talking about some kind of hardware hack, I can't imagine that there's room inside the case given how thin this phone is. Years ago, I tried doing something like that with my HTC One XL, which had a flexible plastic case and more room inside. I still couldn't make it work.
Wireless charging is awesome but i only like it because my phone has a micro usb.... now that i have ordered a oneplus with usb c i dont think i will miss it because wireless charging is slower and heats up the phone more.
You have two options, buy external wireless charging receiver that plugs into USB or do a hardware hack and put wireless receiver inside the phone. It's certainly possible as back cover is glass, but it's not trivial.