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Docking cradle help?

I bought the one recommended by Samsung (EDD-D200BEGSTD) but it doesn't fit at all on the Relay.
There's a ridge in front of the USB connector that pushes up against the keyboard.
samsung dot com then /us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EDD-D200BEGSTA
(Sorry for the munged URLs but XDA still thinks I might be a spammer. )
I'm considering one of these two Ezos:
amazon dot com then EZOPower-Desktop-SmartPhone-Charger-Samsung/dp/B009I1UH32/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1367963402&sr=8-17&keywords=smartphone+cradle
amazon dot com then /EZOPower-Micro-USB-Desktop-SmartPhone-Smartphone/dp/B00B1OMEEO/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1367963402&sr=8-11&keywords=smartphone+cradle
Anybody had experience with them? I'll probably just try them one at a time and report back if either works.

So I tried the EZO Power Dock cradle (EZCR30) and it fits the Relay WITH the Incipo case on it! Joy
Plus this one has a headphone jack on the back, in case I ever need it.
It's this one:
amazon dot com then /EZOPower-Desktop-SmartPhone-Charger-Samsung/dp/B009I1UH32/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1367963402&sr=8-17&keywords=smartphone+cradle

cloudwatcher said:
So I tried the EZO Power Dock cradle (EZCR30) and it fits the Relay WITH the Incipo case on it! Joy
Plus this one has a headphone jack on the back, in case I ever need it.
It's this one:
amazon dot com then /EZOPower-Desktop-SmartPhone-Charger-Samsung/dp/B009I1UH32/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1367963402&sr=8-17&keywords=smartphone+cradle
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The cradle is going back to Amazon.
It seems I got a defective unit. It drops the USB connection, and sometimes it drops it then picks it right up again. It's basically behaving like there's a loose wire inside.
The unit looks great, but the connectors seem to be cheaply made.The jack that plugs into the phone's port is on a slider to accommodate different thicknesses of phones, or a phone with a case on it. Great feature, but the slider doesn't move smoothly and gets crooked easily.
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Time to try the other one, but it's cheaper so we'll see.

Similarly I took the plunge and bought this dock on the basis of your Note2 dock tryouts:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00A39EV8U/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?ref_=pe_217191_31005151_M3T1_dp_1
Happy to report although this is for the Note2... our device fits this cradle/dock - EVEN with the Incipio case!
Spare battery slot at the back of this dock needs something small to wedge our slightly narrower then Note2 battery into the battery slot (for the pins to attach/afix to the +/- battery connectors.)
The USB connector on the dock is very rigid/solid.
The fact that the Relay fits into this module, possibly proves that the distance from the backplate of both Relay & Note2 devices to there micro USB ports at the base of these 2 phones are identical... such that the Relay fits into the Note2 dock slot (without & with the Incipio case, much the way it's intended to for the Note2 in Pic1 & Pic3 respectively.)
The dock slot has an adapter/plate which you can make out in the 2nd pic, which is attached into the dock for when the phone is without a cover (to pad the dock slot space accordigly.) Alternatively this adapter/attachment is removed to cater for the added thickness of the Incipio cover in our case.
(Of course the width of the dock slot is over sized for our narrower Relay compared to the Note2, however this specific docks sturdy micro USB port keeps the Relay standing upright & comfortably at that.)
What that means is I guess any Note2 dock will suffice in that theory. Only as long as the 'depth' of the dock slot is suffice for our thicker Relay over Note2.
I'm happy with this dock so far.
Works welll, will post pictures tomorrow.
However, dock mode doesn't seem to activate on the Relay whilst running CM10.1 at least, weather that's a known issue in CM or it's the dock at fault I'm unsure. But I have read dock issues with CM10.1. The dock charges the phone at the least. (May test a stock ROM see what happens.)
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bought some dock's for 1€ (1,3$): works great!
http://www.benl.ebay.be/itm/261302999190?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

I just bought the EZO Power cradle (EZCR30) and I'm unimpressed by it. The USB data connection does not work at all, only allows me to charge. I've tried with several different USB cables that all work and only get charge. Bypassing the cradle allows me to get USB data again.
I'm tempted to rip this unit apart and route my USB wire into the unit manually.

Naztech Wireless Ultra Charging Pad (45 degree)

After trying out wireless charging with $5 puck off eBay I wanted to get myself something better. My requirements were: black, small, tilted and usb connector compatible stand. (So for me Tylt Vu is too long plus it doesn't have usb connector)
I decided to go with "Wireless Ultra Charging Pad" from Naztech (ordered from eBay for $50 + $15 shipping).
I received the charger just yesterday. Fortunately for me, the charger looks really similar to the render and I like the design. It looks like it was made for S5 - the optimal position is right in the middle. (I'm no expert but based on the positions I tried it looks like a 1-coil charger.)
Unfortunately the excitement got away quickly thanks to:
LEDs - It has two LEDs: red one (always on) and green one (for charging). The green one is lit when phone is charging. When charging finishes, it starts blinking. I was aware of them and they look discreen but I just hate leds, especially blinking ones which are not mentioned in description of $60 product and they cannot be turned off (well, black tape to rescue).
Beep - It beeps when charging starts. I read that Tylt Vu also beeps but do they really have to? I wouldn't buy it if I knew it is such long and high beep (again, it's not listed in product description). The worst is that the charger has no screws so muting the beeper isn't so easy.
Slipping - I have geniune back cover with QI receiver from Samsung but the 45 degree rubber pad just isn't able to hold the phone and it is traveling down with the speed of 1-2 cm per 5 minutes. This makes me very angry. S5 is listed as compatible. When I put there only the back cover itself it was also slipping (I'm not sure if I will bother uploading it). I also tried my tablet without Qi - LG G Pad 8.3 which has aluminium back but even this didn't help.
No response - Before ordering from eBay I was unable to use 20% discount from Naztech shop. I sent them email asking for help but never received a reply.
The only good thing is that I decided not to order two pieces (one for home, other to work). I'm afraid I will not be returning the charger because shipping would cost me significant amount of the charger cost and time. Also the eBay seller undervalued the package so I better don't want additional charges or other issues when sending it back.
Here are some pics:
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Working attempt to stop the slipping (used some rubber bands):
I might also end up replacing the rubber pad with something better...

This makes me very angry, lmao.
There's so much more in life to get upset about. Go outside.

try searching for a charger from yijieneng, i've started a thread on this, it has what you are looking for.

I already got $15 charging orb. Phone sits wonderfully on it and makes no beeps so I ordered another one for work.

moneytoo said:
I already got $15 charging orb. Phone sits wonderfully on it and makes no beeps so I ordered another one for work.
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you mean the cheap fake nexus orb in multi colour.:fingers-crossed:

kms108 said:
you mean the cheap fake nexus orb in multi colour.:fingers-crossed:
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I was pleasantly surprised - it doesn't feel cheap at all, it's quite heavy and looks well made, at least the all black version I got ("Made in Korea" ). Also unlike other chargers ($5 puck or this Naztech) it doesn't make any buzzing during charging.

moneytoo said:
I was pleasantly surprised - it doesn't feel cheap at all, it's quite heavy and looks well made, at least the all black version I got ("Made in Korea" ). Also unlike other chargers ($5 puck or this Naztech) it doesn't make any buzzing during charging.
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with most of the chargers, you can just remove the buzzer, but you can't do anything with the phone.
I have about 12 chargers, I change them every few months.:fingers-crossed:

[Review] Choetech Iron Stand Qi Charging Dock

Choetech Iron Stand Qi Charging Dock
***Disclaimer*** I received this dock as a review unit a little over a week before writing this review. I own a Galaxy S6 and used that as my primary device to test the charging dock. I hope someone finds my feedback useful. happy to answer any questions.
Right off the bat, I love this qi charging dock. I already own an ELEPHAS Qi dock, which I already believe to be a fantastic qi dock for my office desk, paired with my Galaxy S6. I received this Choetech Iron Stand not expecting it to offer more than the Elephas. Yes, it is a dock and yes it charges my phone wirelessly, but the Choetech does it with finesse.
Pros
+ Aluminium build is very sturdy. It can even hold large tablets (like my non-qi iPad Air).
+ Looks very ‘premium’ and ‘grown-up’.
+ Has a detachable microUSB connection.
+ Qi charging area is very wide. Very forgiving of phone size and placement.
+ Qi charge is stable and reliable.
+ Steep angle is great for avoiding light reflections in well lit places.
+ Steep angle also makes a great bedside dock.
+ Relatively small desk footprint compared to alternatives.
Cons
- Would have preferred the USB cable to be behind instead of the side.
- Cannot adjust the tilt angle.
- Blue charging light can be a bit bright in a dark room (just stick something over it).
- Non-stick pad is very prone to scuffs and scratches.
The dock is built from a single piece of aluminium, which makes it very solid. It feels like it could hold its own in a builder’s tool bag with spanners, allen keys, and other tough looking objects. You won’t be breaking this thing without considerable effort! The underside has two strips of a soft plastic rubber to keep it from slipping or scuffing your desk. the same grippy material is on the lip of the front of the dock to help keep your device in place.
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You can’t adjust the angle of the dock… At first I saw this as a major negative considering the angle is quite steep. By comparison, my older dock is so laid back you wonder if it bothers to do any charging work at all (screenshots attached). That said I quickly grew to prefer the steeper angle. My workplace is well-lit and the sharper angle stops the lights from reflecting back at me, including the ambient day light. The steep angle also makes it a superb bedside dock. I could see my alarm clearly from my bed and switch it off without needing to be careful because the dock can take my clumsy bear paws. At night, I wasn’t a fan of the blue charging light, but it’s on the side and easy to stick a little opaque tape over it.
The charging is very reliable. the 3-coils is not a gimmick and I actively refuse any wireless charging dock that doesn’t have it. This increases the effective ‘hit-zone’ of the charging pad, making the dock very forgiving of the device you charge and the way you place it. I was able to carelessly place my Galaxy S6 sideways or even upside-down with a medium thickness case and it still charged (screenshots attached). I also tried some workmates’ Nexus and Lg G3 (with qi case) and they all got immediately recognised.
Overall, I definitely recommend this dock. It performs reliably, grips my phone (and even large non-qi ipad Air!) and has a relatively small space footprint. It manages to do all of this while still looking pretty stylish. I was tempted to knock a star for the inability to adjust the angle, but to be completely honest, I am happy with the angle and the loss in flexibility is a gain in robustness. I fully expect this thing to work with my future phones and tablets for the next few years.

[Review] Choetech USB C to C cable

Hellooooooooo fellow XDA'ers. Leaving a review here for a product that was offered to me at a discounted rate for the purpose of a review. Yes, that means I still had to pay a little bit out of my own pocket to get the cable.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017W2RWB8?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00
That's the one right there from Amazon.
Pros: Lengthy 6 ft cable for only $9
Build quality is comparable to the 6p included cable
Nice tactile and audible "click" when attaching to the 6p
Charges at just shy of 3A (total input current of 2950mA average via Ampere)
Includes Velcro strap to keep things tidy
Cons: None
Would I buy it again: Yes
Note: I have a review of the Ankway USB C to C cable also. Between these two cables, they are identical EXCEPT this Choetech cable has slightly less material on the charging head. This means it doesn't push against my case as much as the Ankway.
Any questions, post em here. Happy holidays!
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I have the 0.5M one and I keep it in my bag as a spare. It works well and isn't to tight like some other cables (cable matters C-C). I'm hoping more C-C and A-C cables will come out in shorter lengths like one that comes with the phone (A-C) because they are useful for certain situations.

Pilz said:
I have the 0.5M one and I keep it in my bag as a spare. It works well and isn't to tight like some other cables (cable matters C-C). I'm hoping more C-C and A-C cables will come out in shorter lengths like one that comes with the phone (A-C) because they are useful for certain situations.
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Agreed. I actually use the shorty A-C cable that can't with the 6p whenever I'm out of the house. Not carrying a huge cable around is a huge convenience when I'm not at the desk.
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I got one too, putting up a review

I got this charger and it works great for me! I love the extended USB c cable and for the price it is a great buy! I've noticed it doesn't charge as fast as the stock charger but comes really close to it. here are some photos I took comparing stock and choe and they are identical.
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Being a fan of anker cables, I was initially skeptical whether or not Choetech would provide similar high quality products. After receiving this cable, I can say that I am definitely pleasantly surprised. The cable is of great build quality and has a good amount of thickness. It easily supports the weight of my nexus 6p and holds tightly to the port. Upon testing it with the Huawei charger, my phone registered as "charging rapidly" and is even highly rated by Benson (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/review/B0176BSAWU/R3URN3ELQY0ND9/ref=cm_cr_dp_aw_rvw_1?ie=UTF8&cursor=1) as it is compliant with USB type c specifications. Additionally, it is a fair amount cheaper to buy the 2 meter cable from Choetech as opposed to buying the 3.3ft one from anker (http://www.amazon.com/Anker-pull-up-resistor-Including-ChromeBook/dp/B0119OI9XU). Being very satisfied with this product, I will definitely look to buy more Choetech products in the future.

Montar Qi Universal Car Mount and Charger

I was fortunate enough for Winnergear to contact me to review their newest car mount and Qi charger, the Montar Qi.
I have been using this for the last three days and am entirely pleased with the product.
I have not been able to find any faults at all with the design or usage of this product.
I will answer any questions you may have as soon as I can about this product, just ask here or PM me.
This arrived to me well packaged and quickly direct from Winnergear.com.
It is listed on their site at $79.99 and to me is worth the price, however they are currently running a promotion that if you share product on facebook and or twitter you get $8.00 knocked off the price instantly.
Inside the box you will find:
The Qi charger/mount
The base for the charger
A sticky pad to apply to your dash
A lighter adapter for power
The instruction manual
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The packaging is fairly basic, listing all the materials used and manufacturing location.
The instructions are easy to follow and well written.
Nothing too exciting here but I took pictures for you in case you are interested.
You have to attach the mount to the base, this is simply done by loosening the nut on the base and pressing it to the mount.
Then just tighten the nut finger tight.
The base has a suction cup on it that has a sticky gel in addition to the strong suction cup.
This should stick to most surfaces including slightly textured dash pads and your windshield.
For heavier textured dash pads there is the included sticky pad, just stick it to your dash and then use the suction cup on the mount to attach it to the pad.
This sticky pad uses high quality 3M double sided tape to stick and should work on anything.
Once this is together and installed in your vehicle, just plug in the included lighter plug and the mount is ready to use.
This mount is fully adjustable and should work with any Qi compatible smartphone.
This includes phones that officially support Qi charging and ones that have an aftermarket sticker of any kind.
I am currently using this charger with my LG G4 and LG v10 without any issues at all.
To adjust this mount to fit your smartphone, just press the button on the bottom back of the mount and the bottom feet will adjust up and down.
Use this adjustment to align the center of your phone's Qi receiving coil with the Qi symbol on the mount.
The arms that hold your phone locked into this mount are curved to hold your phone better than any other mount I have yet tried.
They are also large enough that they should hold your phone even with the thickest of cases on.
The arms on this mount are strong enough to hold your phone through even the bumpiest of roads.
I put my LG G4 in this mount and flipped it upside down and shook it as hard as I could to try to get it to come loose and could not get it to slip even a little bit.
Once you have this mounted all of the ports on your device should be easily accessible, the bottom arms are designed so that they should not obstruct any of the ports on your phone.
As soon as you place your phone on this Qi charging mount, it should start charging.
I have had no problems with heat buildup using this charger.
This will also trickle charge your device once it reached 100% charge and maintain that 100% charge.
Last, you are still able to use the camera of your smartphone while you have it connected to this charging mount.
If you would like to use your smartphone as a dashcam, you can easily do that without worrying about killing the battery in your phone.
This is easily a 10/10 product.
The price may seem a little steep to some, but if you think about what you are getting here, it is well worth it.
I would highly recommend the Montar Qi Car Mount.
Here is a link to all the pictures in this review on imgur.com
Website
Amazon UK
Amazon USA
Ask me any questions about this mount and I will try to answer them as quickly as I can.

Do you happen to have an ampmeter or know at what it is charging? I don't take very long rides and need a charger that will charge a good amount lets say in a max 30 minute ride. Thanks.
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greekunit690 said:
Do you happen to have an ampmeter or know at what it is charging? I don't take very long rides and need a charger that will charge a good amount lets say in a max 30 minute ride. Thanks.
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I do have a USB meter, however I can not use that to test Qi charging, only wired.
I did use the Ampere app and it reported a maximum charge rate of 1040mA and an average of 820mA .
That is about standard for a Qi charger.