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Nexus One DIY Docks

There's a lot of discussion about docks for the Nexus One. Since budget is a big issue for a lot of us, why don't we resort to DIY solutions?
Please share your ideas in making a Nexus One DIY dock.
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Neat DIY solutions we have here so far
Business Card Holder http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=5700465&postcount=41
Paper Cup http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=5779280&postcount=42
iPhone 2G Dock http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=5801510&postcount=47
Cassette Case Dock http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Mj3s4ONvLY
Paper Clip Dock http://www.deanying.com/PermaLink,guid,a99a1c06-b55b-4001-afeb-46a707055ecc.aspx
Dollar Bill Dock (works for other currencies too ) http://www.androidhackz.net/2010/02/docking-station-for-a-buck/
Tissue Roll Dock http://bobbyjason.co.uk/blog/2010/02/nexus-one-andrex-dock/
Dough Dock http://bobbyjason.co.uk/blog/2010/02/green-android-desk-stand/
Lego Dock from 3gdo http://3dgo.net/2010/01/15/nexus-one-lego-dock/

Before breaking out the duct tape you might want to have a look at the 3rd party cradles on ebay.
Another option is the one dollar docking station

Volker1 said:
Before breaking out the duct tape you might want to have a look at the 3rd party cradles on ebay.
Another option is the one dollar docking station
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Oh yeah! That's what I'm talking about! Cool
Good thing the Clock app works on landscape
I think, the cradle mentioned here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=627552 would also work nicely. Good thing we have those in the Philippines. I just hope it's safe for the Nexus One.
Thanks for the ebay tip. Found a lot of options

oops. double post

I've been waiting for alternate docks too.
I don't need the bluetooth or RCA connectors, just a stand with pins to charge the n1. (via the pins, not micro usb)
can someone with a dock post some pictures of the dock pins, if they can volt-test the pins that would be great.

Not fancy enough to use pins or anything, but it does what I need. Legos FTW!
3dgo.net/2010/01/15/nexus-one-lego-dock/
Unfortunately I can't post links yet...

The ebay knockoffs use microUSB, just like the lego dock As far as I know there are no pin-utilizing ones apart from the official one. Too bad I already have bluetooth speakers

britoso said:
I've been waiting for alternate docks too.
I don't need the bluetooth or RCA connectors, just a stand with pins to charge the n1. (via the pins, not micro usb)
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Absolutely agree. Sadly, I bet we won't ever see one. I'm guessing it's much cheaper just to mold a piece of plastic around a micro-usb plug than to actually match the pin setup. I'm guessing that's why we saw them appear so quickly after launch.
Hope I'm proven wrong, though. That Nexus dock is hella expensive, and apparently kind of buggy.

Here are two "innovative" docks I came across in the Android Forum
http://bobbyjason.co.uk/blog/2010/02/nexus-one-andrex-dock/
http://bobbyjason.co.uk/blog/2010/02/green-android-desk-stand/

^LOL...too much doh for my tastes But that TP one has potential backup use

Heres the one I made with a business card
http://kmobs.iq0.org/Nexusdock3.jpg

persiansown said:
Heres the one I made with a business card
http://kmobs.iq0.org/Nexusdock3.jpg
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Cool. Could you share with us how you did it?

persiansown said:
Heres the one I made with a business card
http://kmobs.iq0.org/Nexusdock3.jpg
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brilliant, please post how you cut/fold the card to make it strong enough.

britoso said:
...if they can volt-test the pins that would be great.
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Yeah, that would be nice.
I have lots of plastic in different colors left.
Should not be too hard to build something.

Here are the pictures of the pins on the Desktop Dock from Google, I should be be able to get a voltage test tonight and let you know.
Hope this helps.
yfrog.com/ca20100205185942j
yfrog.com/1520100205185950j
NOTE: Since I'm a new member I cant embed the images, sorry. They are from imageshack.us

My favorite is the paperclip dock. Search youtube for iphone paperclip stand.

scgolfer7 said:
Here are the pictures of the pins on the Desktop Dock from Google, I should be be able to get a voltage test tonight and let you know.
Hope this helps.
yfrog.com/ca20100205185942j
yfrog.com/1520100205185950j
NOTE: Since I'm a new member I cant embed the images, sorry. They are from imageshack.us
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Thanks. I'm thinking we can build one of these out of plastic/putty/clay/plaster of paris etc.
Cut up a usb cable and connect the +5v and GND to to simple pins/nails (blunted/filed) at the bottom. ( with a little soldering).

3bs said:
My favorite is the paperclip dock. Search youtube for iphone paperclip stand.
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Most decent solution so far! Thanks a lot!
Here it is http://www.deanying.com/PermaLink,guid,a99a1c06-b55b-4001-afeb-46a707055ecc.aspx

love this thread .
i wod go for the Tissue Roll Dock http://bobbyjason.co.uk/blog/2010 02...e-andrex-dock/

about the 3 pins
if you see from the bottom you have 3 pins, 2 on the left, 1 on the right from the micro usb.
if you haven't attached the microusb you have the following:
pin 1 <-> pin 2: -2.5 volts
pin 2 <-> pin 3: +2.6 volts
pin 1 <-> pin 3: 0 volts
when you have attached the micro usb you get
pin 1 <-> pin 2: 2 volts
pin 2 <-> pin 3: 2.6 volts
pin 1 <-> pin 3: 4.6 volts (with the stock loader I get 5 volts)
so I assume the outer pins are for charching (5 volts = usb power).
Can someone with the stock docking verify this?
Does anyone know what the purpose for the other pin? It should detect the dock mode? There is no 4th pin for the car dock...

Dedicated car holder?

Anybody found dedicated car holder for TG01? Everywhere I find only universal car holder!

Hello
go on eBay, I find it in 1 minute

xTremePower said:
Hello
go on eBay, I find it in 1 minute
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Well, I had looked at ebay. All I can find is universal car holder! It would be really helpful if you had given me the link!

Come on guys I'm sure you'll be using atleast a universal one. I'm glad to get anything that will take my phone properly. I saw one at ebay for £6 from eCell (from where I bought my holder for Tocuh Diamond, very good), but not sure how this is going to be, since the charging port is on the right side. iGO 8 is working fine with TG01, so it would be nice to keep it in the car.

valanxda said:
Anybody found dedicated car holder for TG01? Everywhere I find only universal car holder!
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I use this one - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170439726646 - attached to my air vent.
Works great

Nomgle said:
I use this one - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170439726646 - attached to my air vent.
Works great
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isnt that gonna melt ur phone when u need hot air? warm conditions are really bad for batteries ..

souljaboy said:
isnt that gonna melt ur phone when u need hot air? warm conditions are really bad for batteries ..
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No, because you close the vent that the phone is attached to !

Look at this
h**p://cgi.ebay.it/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200408272428
or
h**p://cgi.ebay.es/Soporte-de-coche-a-medida-para-TOSHIBA-TG01_W0QQitemZ300392663736QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_186?hash=item45f0cc4ab8#ht_2174wt_941
or
h**p://shop.ebay.es/i.html?_nkw=Soporte+de+coche+tg01&_sacat=0&_trksid=p3286.m270.l1313&_odkw=tg01&_osacat=0

Nomgle said:
I use this one - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170439726646 - attached to my air vent.
Works great
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but is it possible to charge the phone in this cradle? it seems from the pic that the charging port is closed by the holder...we need to charge the phone while using TG01 because of poor battery life

Nomgle said:
I use this one - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170439726646 - attached to my air vent.
Works great
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bobo972 said:
Look at this
h**p://cgi.ebay.it/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200408272428
or
h**p://cgi.ebay.es/Soporte-de-coche-a-medida-para-TOSHIBA-TG01_W0QQitemZ300392663736QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_186?hash=item45f0cc4ab8#ht_2174wt_941
or
h**p://shop.ebay.es/i.html?_nkw=Soporte+de+coche+tg01&_sacat=0&_trksid=p3286.m270.l1313&_odkw=tg01&_osacat=0
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the same question to bobo

yes is possible to charge the phone in this cradle.
This is a pictureof my car...
h**p://forum.xda-developers.com/picture.php?albumid=968&pictureid=3513
(i'm sorry for the link but i can't post link and picture because i'm a new member...)

thanks, it looks nice in that holder

bobo972 said:
yes is possible to charge the phone in this cradle.
This is a pictureof my car...
h**p://forum.xda-developers.com/picture.php?albumid=968&pictureid=3513
(i'm sorry for the link but i can't post link and picture because i'm a new member...)
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Support for landscape mode !? and charging too !?

a_petrov303 said:
but is it possible to charge the phone in this cradle? it seems from the pic that the charging port is closed by the holder...we need to charge the phone while using TG01 because of poor battery life
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Yes it is - the "arms" move up and down, so you can set them to avoid the Camera/Power/Charge areas.
The entire holder has base that can twist 90 degrees - so yes, you can still use it in Landscape mode !

Proclip
proclipusa.com does not make one for the TG01 however what they do make is some fabulous product that are sleek, simple and work fantastic.
If you look thru the dimensions of different phones the HTC P6300 measures about the same as the TG01 and works great. Easily slides in and out and all the ports are accesable. The holder is also capable of doing a complete 360 so landscape and portrait are not a problem.
I use the phone in the car for MP3, GPS and phone. If I could only find a charger/3.5mm audio plug that would work at the same time that would be my little slice of heaven.
Good luck

bobo972 said:
yes is possible to charge the phone in this cradle.
This is a pictureof my car...
h**p://forum.xda-developers.com/picture.php?albumid=968&pictureid=3513
(i'm sorry for the link but i can't post link and picture because i'm a new member...)
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Thanks for the picture & information where to buy. Are you using the holder from one of your links? I quite like your phone holder!

eddgarms said:
Support for landscape mode !? and charging too !?
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I don't know. My model not support landscape mode.
Thanks for the picture & information where to buy. Are you using the holder from one of your links? I quite like your phone holder!
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No, i buy my car holder in september on ebay. The pictures of the links I feel it is equal

lackeym said:
proclipusa.com does not make one for the TG01 however what they do make is some fabulous product that are sleek, simple and work fantastic.
If you look thru the dimensions of different phones the HTC P6300 measures about the same as the TG01 and works great. Easily slides in and out and all the ports are accesable. The holder is also capable of doing a complete 360 so landscape and portrait are not a problem.
I use the phone in the car for MP3, GPS and phone. If I could only find a charger/3.5mm audio plug that would work at the same time that would be my little slice of heaven.
Good luck
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Good finding. I was comparing latest HTC phones with TG01, hoping something will match but never found one.

Cradle
Hi I got a universal one from a T-mobile shop. Its strong and has a fixed arm from the windscreen suction pad, so no wobbling around. I use it daily you can charge it at the same time as there is a hole in one of the arms that you can get the cable through.
I have attached a photo of it.
And a link to T-mobile.
hope this is of help.
gingerchristopher
http://www.t-mobile-accessories.co.uk/P_HOLSUCKT2_Suction+Holder.html

As bobo972 posted the link on ebay(Italy, Spain), I searched ebay UK and can not find the same thing here. Cant undestand whether those traders charge postage, how much. May be bobo972 can help to translate the page!

htc one x dock

When are we going to see one for the att version? you would think there would be one released on the same day as the phone with the charging tabs built right into the phone.

http://shop.htcpedia.com/htc-one-x-dock-cradle-cr-s650.html
Found this one but it costs more than I am willing to spend. Looks good though
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Tankmetal said:
http://shop.htcpedia.com/htc-one-x-dock-cradle-cr-s650.html
Found this one but it costs more than I am willing to spend. Looks good though
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Be careful, the AT&T version is the XL and the pogo pins are not in the same place. The international HOX accessories that use the pins won't line up correctly.
Edit: The thread...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631225

Cool thanks for the tip. They should be more clear about for what phone it is for.
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Tankmetal said:
Cool thanks for the tip. They should be more clear about for what phone it is for.
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If you're dead set on getting the dock, contact them and make sure it's compatible with the AT&T version and let us all know!

go to att.com its on their accessory page along with the media link and battery bank.

Cheeze[iT] said:
go to att.com its on their accessory page along with the media link and battery bank.
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Only saw a car dock on the accessories page but no desktop cradle like for the international version. A link would be nice
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Found some in eBay no word as to if they are any good. Has anyone tried them?
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I bought the Hyperion USB dock and have used it for a few days. It's works fine as expected, but even the slimmest of cases must come off for the device to fit.
Also, to my disappointment, it cannot put the phone into dock mode. It seems as though only the docks using the pogo pins will be able to do that.
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nactownplaya said:
I bought the Hyperion USB dock and have used it for a few days. It's works fine as expected, but even the slimmest of cases must come off for the device to fit.
Also, to my disappointment, it cannot put the phone into dock mode. It seems as though only the docks using the pogo pins will be able to do that.
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thats not true. it has to do with the usb connection not the dock itself.

spec2323 said:
thats not true. it has to do with the usb connection not the dock itself.
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Spec2323
Is there a dock that does this?
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It's almost certainly either a magnet sensor or NFC sensor that triggers the dock mode - the car kit doesn't even use the pogo pins, but will trigger the car mode app. I seriously doubt it has anything to do with the cable, either - the one that comes with the car kit doesn't appear to be anything more than a normal cable with an end molded to fit in the dock.
EDIT: Just ran the magnet I have across my phone with no success, so the Mototrola method is not likely how it works. Some Samsungs use NFC, so it could still be doing that.

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It's almost certainly either a magnet sensor or NFC sensor that triggers the dock mode - the car kit doesn't even use the pogo pins, but will trigger the car mode app. I seriously doubt it has anything to do with the cable, either - the one that comes with the car kit doesn't appear to be anything more than a normal cable with an end molded to fit in the dock.
EDIT: Just ran the magnet I have across my phone with no success, so the Mototrola method is not likely how it works. Some Samsungs use NFC, so it could still be doing that.
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The car mode is built into the USB cable using a special resistance on the usb cable with a small standard resistor.
- Dan

10k ohm works good for me
Do like in "penguin.cz/~utx/hardware/HTC_car_dock/" this instruction, but for our phone resistor must be ~ 10k ohm.

thesabri said:
Spec2323
Is there a dock that does this?
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many docks do not have it built into it. I found this out when i purchased a dock for my galaxy note that "enabled dock mode" when used, however for me it didn't work. I found out that the issue was that i was not using the cable that came with it, instead i was using my own cable (it was pre routed which is why). After some testing i found that the cable did indeed make the difference. As far as i know i have not found any docks for the one x that have that built into the dock itself, the 2 that i did find, both relied on the cable still.

stnguyen09 said:
Be careful, the AT&T version is the XL and the pogo pins are not in the same place. The international HOX accessories that use the pins won't line up correctly.
Edit: The thread...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631225
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It's crap like this that's a double punch to the nuts. Why couldn't they just have made it the same pin design?

HTC needs to get their act together...
I love having docks.
It makes my life so much easier having one at the office next to my bed, I dont get the point of making phones with the pins if they are going to take a year to release a dock that uses them (slight exaggeration). Its a joke that the international one has it and not Rogers/AT&T... ugh

Yeah... any information on if / when this stupid dock is going to be out for the US would be nice.
I know it sounds dumb, but this is one of the reasons I bought the phone.

stnguyen09 said:
If you're dead set on getting the dock, contact them and make sure it's compatible with the AT&T version and let us all know!
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It's not. That link explicitly states it's not compatible with AT&T's model.
My older brother works pretty high up in the company and I asked him to look into it...
Will post if I hear anything
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robstunner said:
It's crap like this that's a double punch to the nuts. Why couldn't they just have made it the same pin design?
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Capitalism comrade!
They'll make an ATT dock that's twice as expensive and charge us all!
I really don't know... but if I had to guess - I'd say marketing.

This dock look good for my new HTC One X

Mini USB 3 Cable?

I am looking for a really short. Maybe just a couple inches long. USB 3 Cable. Does anyone have one they would recommend or know of somewhere that sells them?
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Pure+ said:
I am looking for a really short. Maybe just a couple inches long. USB 3 Cable. Does anyone have one they would recommend or know of somewhere that sells them?
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Check eBay out. You get average length, USB 3.0 official galaxy note cables for £2.59
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declan8888 said:
Check eBay out. You get average length, USB 3.0 official galaxy note cables for £2.59
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here's a 1.5ft, that's pretty small
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004HM3R3E/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I ordered a few different lengths 1.5, 3ft, 6ft, because the regular usb cables (of which i have a million now) don't seem to charge for **** on the s5. I also got a braided style, flat ribbon style, and of course in neon colors so i can find the correct cable in a pile of others.

Links please for best braided/material wrapped or high quality cable you have found.. Going to order a few since it's impossible to get a wireless back plate right now and hate seeing better cables right after I order lol.. Thanks guys!

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here's a 1.5ft, that's pretty small
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004HM3R3E/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I ordered a few different lengths 1.5, 3ft, 6ft, because the regular usb cables (of which i have a million now) don't seem to charge for **** on the s5. I also got a braided style, flat ribbon style, and of course in neon colors so i can find the correct cable in a pile of others.
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I found this one. Only concern is the quality. How can I be sure it's good? It's less than 2 dollars after all. I'd hate myself forever if I ruined my brand new phone because of one stupid cable. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004TZVKIS/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_0dEstb0WR6YWE
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Pure+ said:
I found this one. Only concern is the quality. How can I be sure it's good? It's less than 2 dollars after all. I'd hate myself forever if I ruined my brand new phone because of one stupid cable. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004TZVKIS/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_0dEstb0WR6YWE
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Btw the braided cable i got doesn't charge more than 1.1 amps. The thicker cables typically will allow full amp draw.
Often times the cheapest cables will end up working perfectly, so don't have any fear there. The phone has a charge controller and will recognize any problems with the cable and prevent flow to the battery.

Desktop dock

Anyone come across a desktop dock for the mate 9?
Ideally one that's actually for the Mate 9, as I can only see generic ones.
It seems a lot of ads claim that the dock is for the Mate 9 but then show a pic of another phone in the dock, which makes me doubt that the dock really is for the Mate 9!
Thanks.
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Saw this one, not sure how good is it but looks nice...
https://www.amazon.com/Huawei-Mate-Desktop-Charging-Dock/dp/B01M9I65XZ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1488141774&sr=8-2&keywords=mate+9+dock

AlexGT1 said:
Saw this one, not sure how good is it but looks nice...
https://www.amazon.com/Huawei-Mate-...F8&qid=1488141774&sr=8-2&keywords=mate+9+dock
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Thanks for that.
Yes, looks the best so far and looks like a Mate 9 is docked too.
I'm in the UK, so will see if it's available here.
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jscsltd said:
Thanks for that.
Yes, looks the best so far and looks like a Mate 9 is docked too.
I'm in the UK, so will see if it's available here.
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Those are nice. I have 2 of them. Used for my Nexus 6P. Although one is not working on my Mate 9. Unsure if other one does. There's 2 kinds of that dock. One has a C to Cend, other is USB to C. On the 6P the C to C was good voltage according to Ampere. The USB end wasn't. But again that was the 6P. I hope this info helps.

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Those are nice. I have 2 of them. Used for my Nexus 6P. Although one is not working on my Mate 9. Unsure if other one does. There's 2 kinds of that dock. One has a C to Cend, other is USB to C. On the 6P the C to C was good voltage according to Ampere. The USB end wasn't. But again that was the 6P. I hope this info helps.
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Thanks for the advice. Just need to source in the UK now.
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jscsltd said:
Thanks for that.
Yes, looks the best so far and looks like a Mate 9 is docked too.
I'm in the UK, so will see if it's available here.
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just ordered. will report back.

great dock will order another for work. any questions ask away!

tommy281 said:
great dock will order another for work. any questions ask away!
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does it support SuperCharging, or does it uses its own power source (so only 2amp charging) ?

Leighm0 said:
does it support SuperCharging, or does it uses its own power source (so only 2amp charging) ?
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when i use the docks supplied cable to Huawie plug i get i lightning bolt.
when i use the Huawei mate 9 supplied cable to Huawie plug i get two lightning bolts...

i also look for a dock... sadly all docks only come with 1m cable... id need 2m at least :|
also the availability of huaweis super charge is pretty ****... i hope more supported things will come (like docks with super charge)

tommy281 said:
when i use the docks supplied cable to Huawie plug i get i lightning bolt.
when i use the Huawei mate 9 supplied cable to Huawie plug i get two lightning bolts...
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Awesome.. might buy one then.

same dock just cheaper at walmart https://www.walmart.com/ip/Huawei-M...0165&wl11=online&wl12=197655625&wl13=&veh=sem

vikramdhani said:
same dock just cheaper at walmart https://www.walmart.com/ip/Huawei-M...0165&wl11=online&wl12=197655625&wl13=&veh=sem
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I got the same one from Amazon.
Sadly I have to report it's not that good.
It's awkward to slot your phone into the charger and your phone sits almost vertically, so unless you have your head resting on your desk, angle of view isn't that good really.
I'd recommend to side step this one and keep looking.
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