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I'm about to buy a GPS receiver from eBay (new), but I'm not too sure on the "magnetic windscreen mount" that comes with it.
Most of the time, you should keep magnets away from electronic devices due to the damage they can cause, but in this scenario should I be concerned?
I had a magnetic holder for my old MP3 player and it caused one of the components to lift far enough off the PCB for it to lose contact. I will admit though, the magnet I had was obviously too powerful - the casing on the back of the MP3 player used to bend outwards. I just can't afford any damage to happen to my XDA 2.
I got a TomTom kit from ebay arrived today (purchased from Uncle_sam) the holder is very flimsy, it broke in my hand and is now useless. I was also supposed to receive a leather case, clip and speed camera detector BUT NOTHING.
Beware this seller!!!!
Having said that the TomTom is pure excellence.
Matt
I have ysed the magnetic holders with xda1 and xda2, works perfectly, just a small very thin plate of metal sticks to te back of the xda and it holds firmly to the magnetic mount on the windscreen, I have had no adverse effects and in my view this is one of the best ways of mounting a pda, the bonus with the xda2 is that you can film stuff from the car as you go along.
Where did you get the magnetic holder from?
Hi,
I brought a magnetic holder at the same time i brought my GPS mouse and chargeing lead from PDAMODS.COM
The magnetic holder is excelent. I have been using it for a long time. As metoined above you get a little metal plate to stick to the back of your device so it has something for the magnet to stick to. However i thought sticking it on the back may make it look a bit ugly. I instead removed the sticky coating and put it under the battery cover. I had to just make it a bit narrower by rubbing it on a knife sharpening stone. This let it fit perfectly and the XDA II looks no different.
The good thing about the mag mount is it is very small and compact, and very quick and easy to place and remove the XDA II.
Thanks for the info - I think I'll treat myself to one of those.
pasive magnets dont kill eletronics like eletro magnets does
because of 2 things
they are in general not as strong
and their field dont variate like electromagnets does
links about magnets
http://www.dansdata.com/gz009.htm
http://www.dansdata.com/magnets.htm
I use this mount ......
http://www.gpsw.co.uk/details/prod1313.html
It's absolutely excellent !! and at £10 who can grumble!! I bought two, one for my wifes car as well!
Thats the one i have to and its cheaper than pdamods.com.
Another thing i forgot to mention in my earlier post is the suction is really good. I know a lot of suction mounts can have problems with falling off but this one has never done that yet to me
Wow, thanks for that. I might just do the same.
and there was me thinking that lith-ion batteries can be damaged by magnetic holders??
Hi everyone,
I am waiting for my S5 to come within a few days and in the meantime I'm browsing around in a search for a car mount. I came across this one on amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Mountek-nGroo...sim_cps_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0A24M5KGJ6GW57GE14ZT
It says it's cradle-less, and there it holds on a magnet. I have never used this type of mounts before, so I am a bit concerned about magnets affecting the phone's performance.... Any insight (or suggestions) are greatly appreciated.
Also, I saw another one like that, but there is a metal insert that has to be put under the back cover. Do you think it will affect the water/dust seal?
Thank you
Lohmatiy said:
Hi everyone,
I am waiting for my S5 to come within a few days and in the meantime I'm browsing around in a search for a car mount. I came across this one on amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Mountek-nGroo...sim_cps_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0A24M5KGJ6GW57GE14ZT
It says it's cradle-less, and there it holds on a magnet. I have never used this type of mounts before, so I am a bit concerned about magnets affecting the phone's performance.... Any insight (or suggestions) are greatly appreciated.
Also, I saw another one like that, but there is a metal insert that has to be put under the back cover. Do you think it will affect the water/dust seal?
Thank you
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Wrong link?
I have this one http://www.amazon.com/iMagnet-Cradl...&qid=1397234384&sr=1-1&keywords=imagnet+mount
...and i freaking love it for the note 2. Magnet is the only way i can go for car mounts now. If you don't care about wireless charging, the metal plate has no impact (in my experience) on the phone and is thin enough to sit right between the battery cover and the battery, at least on the note 2. I'm actively investigating options for a magnet mount with the S5, although i need wireless charging and the two don't get along (can't have metal between the phone's coil and the charging pad).
I have this one and I'll never buy anything different. Super small, super strong, and it looks sharp.
http://www.amazon.com/Nite-Ize-STCK...=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1397235310&sr=1-1
That is all.
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Wrong link?
I have this one http://www.amazon.com/iMagnet-Cradl...&qid=1397234384&sr=1-1&keywords=imagnet+mount
...and i freaking love it for the note 2. Magnet is the only way i can go for car mounts now. If you don't care about wireless charging, the metal plate has no impact (in my experience) on the phone and is thin enough to sit right between the battery cover and the battery, at least on the note 2. I'm actively investigating options for a magnet mount with the S5, although i need wireless charging and the two don't get along (can't have metal between the phone's coil and the charging pad).
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Thank you for the reply. It helps.
Yes, my bad - the link was to the Cradle version. You had to click on "snap" rectangle on the page. My mistake. And that's what I ordered for now... (snap version)
Also, i came over this thing in another thread and it seems to be exactly what we are looking for. the only problem - it IS pricey) and it won't ship until end of May at least. (wireless charger and magnet mount at the same time).
http://www.theairdock.com/
e_town said:
I have this one and I'll never buy anything different. Super small, super strong, and it looks sharp.
http://www.amazon.com/Nite-Ize-STCK...=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1397235310&sr=1-1
That is all.
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Thank you. I saw this one on Amazon today. Is it glued on to the dashboard? Can you detach it? I don't want any glue leftovers in a leased car...)
I have the imagnet. Used for my s3 between the phone and uag case. I love quick access to the phone on and off the mount. I just got my s5 but won't be in my truck til Monday to test it, but I don't foresee any problems.
I thought about a magnet mount for a while.
Car mounts should be simple, and quick. But most require you to either use 2 hands, and some 2 step process. Or you have to buy one that works quickly, but only without a case.
Then I found this DashCrab Duet
Sticks like glue, and easy one handed operation. The price is more than those cheap'o cradles, but much less than the high end ones. I've never been happier with a car mount.
tetrex clips on the vent... uses 4 small neodium megnet...
http://www.amazon.com/Tetrax-72003-...e=UTF8&qid=1397342935&sr=8-11&keywords=tetrax
i'm not about to "Stick" anything to my fancy car. I have the mountek, and stopped using it. it sticks out so much from the cd drive, and gs350 has a funny looking CD drive that didn't play nicely with mountek.
I should mention that the Dash Crab, sticks very well, but it is just a suction cup, no adhesive.
http://www.scosche.com/magicmount
this one looks promising. I might get it if I can find a nice spot in my car to place it
Just reporting back on the imagnet mount with my s5. Works just like it did with my s3. Slid the little piece of metal between the cover and phone and it pops right on. Should note that the imagnet has one of those awesome suction cups that doesn't fail. Mine has been stuck on my dash since I bought it and never came off even through temperature swings. GPS isn't affected either.
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-air-dock/x/4205378
http://www.theairdock.com/
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https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-air-dock/x/4205378
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Unfortunately the air dock is probably a non-starter for the S5:
How does the micro suction foam work?
The micro suction foam face is pretty cool. Imagine a whole bunch of tiny little suction cups. That's what we have used to hold phones to the Air Dock. Full size suction cups need a smooth glossy surface to stick to. Similarly the micro suction foam needs a smooth glossy phone to hold onto.Any phone with a glossy back will stick great to the micro suction foam. If your phone isn't glossy on the back, then it's just a simple matter of putting it in a case that is smooth and glossy.
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Unfortunately the air dock is probably a non-starter for the S5:
How does the micro suction foam work?
The micro suction foam face is pretty cool. Imagine a whole bunch of tiny little suction cups. That's what we have used to hold phones to the Air Dock. Full size suction cups need a smooth glossy surface to stick to. Similarly the micro suction foam needs a smooth glossy phone to hold onto.Any phone with a glossy back will stick great to the micro suction foam. If your phone isn't glossy on the back, then it's just a simple matter of putting it in a case that is smooth and glossy.
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That's an outdated description. The suction is backed by magnets:
The face of the Air Dock is a micro suction foam that holds your phone in place. Inside the Air Dock are magnets that pull the phone tightly into the foam face. The qi wireless charger is built into the dock. Any phone that supports Qi charging will automatically charge once placed on the Air Dock
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http://www.theairdock.com/pages/faq
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That's an outdated description. The suction is backed by magnets:
http://www.theairdock.com/pages/faq
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i kinda have a thing for magnets. I'm sitting here with my S5 and an N52 neodymium magnet that will hold 6.5 lbs. There is not a place on the back of the S5 that it will stick strong enough to resist a light shake of the device. He mentions the N5 and N7 so it may work with those devices (since they were orignially designed to work with the official nexus magnetic Qi charger) but i do not see any way for this work with the S5.
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i kinda have a thing for magnets. I'm sitting here with my S5 and an N52 neodymium magnet that will hold 6.5 lbs. There is not a place on the back of the S5 that it will stick strong enough to resist a light shake of the device. He mentions the N5 and N7 so it may work with those devices (since they were orignially designed to work with the official nexus magnetic Qi charger) but i do not see any way for this work with the S5.
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I used to use the iMagnet mount in my car and it came with a really thin circular piece of metal that was meant to be stuck on the outside of your phone's back cover. I took it and instead stuck it to the inside of the back cover - it holds extremely well. I used it on the S4 and now the S5. If you use a case then you can just stick it on the back cover between the case and the phone. I don't use a case and didn't want that to take away from the devices appeal.
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I used to use the iMagnet mount in my car and it came with a really thin circular piece of metal that was meant to be stuck on the outside of your phone's back cover. I took it and instead stuck it to the inside of the back cover - it holds extremely well. I used it on the S4 and now the S5. If you use a case then you can just stick it on the back cover between the case and the phone. I don't use a case and didn't want that to take away from the devices appeal.
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Oh definitely, i have an iMagnet mount as well. The tricky part is that you can't put ferrous metals inside an induction field. Not only will it disrupt the induction field, they get hot. So, in order to incorporate both magnets and inductive charging into a solution, you need to have the magnets placed outside the plane of the induction field on the Z axis or, or around the outside of the field in the Y axis (assuming induction field is on the Z plane).
At one point i decided if i had to choose between iMagnet and Qi, i picked Qi. Then i decided i wanted both - so i made my own mount using small neodymium magnets at the 4 corners of the backplate of my note 2 and cannibalized an old ball-socket car mount, made a new plate, and adhered 4 matching magnet's to a flat plate to mate the phone to. So you CAN have your cake and eat it too, the implementation is just a little tricky.
tdrussell said:
Oh definitely, i have an iMagnet mount as well. The tricky part is that you can't put ferrous metals inside an induction field. Not only will it disrupt the induction field, they get hot. So, in order to incorporate both magnets and inductive charging into a solution, you need to have the magnets placed outside the plane of the induction field on the Z axis or, or around the outside of the field in the Y axis (assuming induction field is on the Z plane).
At one point i decided if i had to choose between iMagnet and Qi, i picked Qi. Then i decided i wanted both - so i made my own mount using small neodymium magnets at the 4 corners of the backplate of my note 2 and cannibalized an old ball-socket car mount, made a new plate, and adhered 4 matching magnet's to a flat plate to mate the phone to. So you CAN have your cake and eat it too, the implementation is just a little tricky.
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Ah ok, I wasn't aware of that. Although, to be honest - I used to let my GS4 charge all of the time with no issues.
Just curious if anybody is using a magnetic car mount with their S6. If so, how are you attaching the metal plate in the phone? I used to just put it between the phone and a phone case, but this isn't working so great for the S6 because it interferes with the wireless charging. Is there any way to have the best of both worlds? Interestingly enough, the phone sticks to a magnetic mount out of the box, but the connection feels a little weak to me.
What are your thoughts?
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I'm using one with mine, no need to install anything on the phone it just works.
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I'm using one with mine, no need to install anything on the phone it just works.
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What are you using? I'm researching this solution also. Is it a wireless charging dock?
Nope just a magnetic mount from walmart.
I have an iMagnet mount. With my S4, I put a disc between the phone and case for the magnet to hold. The disc, of course, interferes with wireless charging on the S6. The metal body of the S6 is enough for the magnet to hold it without a disc, but the glass back of the S6 is not grippy enough and the phone slides right off the magnet. I have a case coming today that I hope will provide enough grip for the magnet to hold the phone without a metal disc. If not, I might try cutting the disc down to a smaller size and see if I can get your best of both worlds.
I got this at Walmart yesterday and it works great, http://mobile.walmart.com/ip/Scosche-Magnetic-Dash-Mount/37699955
Would it work If i have a case around my phone? using a pure gear - Dualtek case.
Appok said:
Would it work If i have a case around my phone? using a pure gear - Dualtek case.
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It works with this case, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T6RS1B8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
ledvedder said:
It works with this case, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T6RS1B8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Hmm okay that looks a little bit thinner then my case.
What i am using at the moment:
http://www.pure-gear.com/shop-by-de...xtreme-shock-case-for-samsung-galaxy-s-6.html
I guess the only way to find out is tonight, when I pick-up my wireless charger if it even charges through the case. If it does then maybe the magnet will work.
With a Spigen Ultra Hybrid case on my phone, it provides enough grip against the iMagnet mount with the phone's metal body to hold the phone in place on the mount. It stayed put the whole drive to work today (~15 miles) and only tilted slightly.
Has anyone lucked out and managed to find a car holder for the Z5C?
Been looking around without success.
http://www.proclipusa.com/phone-holders/device/sony/xperia-z5-compact.cmsv in USA
http://www.brodit.com/productList.html?brand=Sony&model=Xperia+Z5+Compact&pn=prod in Europe
I used their product with my last phone and it was a very nice and clean solution. Not affiliated in any way with them...
moonbaywalk said:
Has anyone lucked out and managed to find a car holder for the Z5C?
Been looking around without success.
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I use this holder: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R0MELU6?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00
It is not made specifically for the Z5C. And the one major drawback for some people is that you have to put a permanent metal plate on the back of your phone. For that reason, I have added a Balolo wooden back. The metal plate is attached to the wood, allowing me to remove the plate (actually, the wood) without damage to the phone. The Mountek advertising says you can simply put the unattached metal plate between the phone and a typical case. However, with a previous phone I found that there's just enough movement of the metal to scratch the back of the phone, so I don't recommend that approach.
This is not the perfect answer, but after trying many different car phone holders I have been most satisfied with the Mountek. The magnet does a super job, even on the back country roads in Costa Rica. Mountek is planning to release an air vent version by the end of December, if the CD version doesn't work for you (or you use your CD player).
Hope this helps.
weasal said:
http://www.proclipusa.com/phone-holders/device/sony/xperia-z5-compact.cmsv in USA
http://www.brodit.com/productList.html?brand=Sony&model=Xperia+Z5+Compact&pn=prod in Europe
I used their product with my last phone and it was a very nice and clean solution. Not affiliated in any way with them...
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Thanx for the suggestion, but from where i'm living, spending upwards of a hundred dollars for a phone holder is unviable to me. Nice solution, just a tad pricey.
rebecker said:
I use this holder: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R0MELU6?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00
It is not made specifically for the Z5C. And the one major drawback for some people is that you have to put a permanent metal plate on the back of your phone. For that reason, I have added a Balolo wooden back. The metal plate is attached to the wood, allowing me to remove the plate (actually, the wood) without damage to the phone. The Mountek advertising says you can simply put the unattached metal plate between the phone and a typical case. However, with a previous phone I found that there's just enough movement of the metal to scratch the back of the phone, so I don't recommend that approach.
This is not the perfect answer, but after trying many different car phone holders I have been most satisfied with the Mountek. The magnet does a super job, even on the back country roads in Costa Rica. Mountek is planning to release an air vent version by the end of December, if the CD version doesn't work for you (or you use your CD player).
Hope this helps.
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Looks like I'll be waiting for the air vent version to come out. Or until I find a better alternative. Thank you anyways
I'm using this: http://www.amazon.com/Breffo-Spiderpodium-Smartphone-Mount-Holder/dp/B003O1V5CY
I've bent the two of the arms to hook into an air vent and then bent the remaining six with 2 on the bottom and 4 on the sides. I've bent them in a way where I can mount the phone vertically and horizontally. When mounted vertically, the microUSB power cable plugs in nicely between the two legs.
gr00vy0ne said:
I'm using this: http://www.amazon.com/Breffo-Spiderpodium-Smartphone-Mount-Holder/dp/B003O1V5CY
I've bent the two of the arms to hook into an air vent and then bent the remaining six with 2 on the bottom and 4 on the sides. I've bent them in a way where I can mount the phone vertically and horizontally. When mounted vertically, the microUSB power cable plugs in nicely between the two legs.
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Hello, I've came across this solution as well, how long have you had this product and how durable are the flexible 'legs'?
I shied away from it as I saw a couple of negative reviews stating that the 'legs' broke off just after a few uses.
Cheers!
I've had this setup for a couple years now with no issues. I don't really mess with it once it's in place. I do occasionally bend everything to make a stand so I can record time lapse recordings of my drives.
rebecker said:
I use this holder: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R0MELU6?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00
It is not made specifically for the Z5C. And the one major drawback for some people is that you have to put a permanent metal plate on the back of your phone. For that reason, I have added a Balolo wooden back. The metal plate is attached to the wood, allowing me to remove the plate (actually, the wood) without damage to the phone. The Mountek advertising says you can simply put the unattached metal plate between the phone and a typical case. However, with a previous phone I found that there's just enough movement of the metal to scratch the back of the phone, so I don't recommend that approach.
This is not the perfect answer, but after trying many different car phone holders I have been most satisfied with the Mountek. The magnet does a super job, even on the back country roads in Costa Rica. Mountek is planning to release an air vent version by the end of December, if the CD version doesn't work for you (or you use your CD player).
Hope this helps.
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There is also a mountek version that doesn't use magnets. Its the Mountek Grip.
i use http://slipgripcarmounts.com
I use the Orzly bumper case which didnt quite fit. I sent him the case and the guy made a new mold for me which now fits. I think each one is made by hand by order. So if you do order, I'd email them first with what case you are using. They may offer to make one for you if you send them the case.
You can use also a original Nokia car holder cr-122 for the old Nokia N8-00. Is perfect to use for all Compact series with or without case (I'm using also with Puro 0.3 and Orzly fusion).
In my case I've customized the holder to attach to Brodit Proclip specific adapter for my car
Inviato dal mio SM-T700 utilizzando Tapatalk
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZKTOG1K/ref=nav_timeline_asin?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I've just ordered my z5c (upgrading from z1c).
I have one of these handstraps attached to my phone case, and the elastic slips over the rear view mirror. I keep the phone over to one side so I can still use the mirror. Simple, cheap, and easy to keep your eyes on the road.
dave
Kenu Airframe.
Here's the first video review that came up on google:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hd0ANTvuw5I
I am (again) very happy with this brodit mount: http://www.brodit.com/product.html?id=521797&pn=prod&brand=Sony&model=Xperia Z5 Compact
Not necessary to attach the charging cable to the mounted phone is very nice. And the brodit fits perfectly (without any case).
I have been using a number of different car holders from cheap to rather expensive stuff (not just for Z5C)
and until now the best working for me is this universal
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-C...hash=item3f6716f952:m:mIwx2zz-h8VTQe568OmV9tA
It solves the problem when phone placed behind the front screen gets warm by sun and you need to charge it at the same time.
Air vent does the cooling and the problem is gone.
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Kenu Airframe.
Here's the first video review that came up on google:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hd0ANTvuw5I
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I love the Kenu Airframe design, and it's worked in every car I've tried too. Very compact design that sticks into air vents and grips the sides of the phone (right above the power button is ideal). Also note that there are knock off cheap versions that you can find, such as from Deal Extreme, that seem to work just as well, at least with our compact phones
I only use a cardboard attached to the air vents up the radio. haha~ I'll post a picture sometime.
Is there anybody out there who has their Z5 Compact wrapped in a full body skin (wet apply type) who also has the Proclip mount for the Z5c, and can verify that the phone fits in the mount with the skin installed?
This turned out to be a real problem for me with my Nexus 4...the Proclip mold was not made with a millimeter to spare, and the tolerances were such that it had NO tolerance for anything but a completely naked phone. Hoping I can avoid a similar problem with the Z5c.
Thanks,
-- Nathan
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Been looking around without success.
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I have a mount that works awesome from my car. I paid $3 and waited for 1 month for delivery.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1Pc...or-GPS-for-Mobile-Phone-Drop/32248411351.html
If you are willing to be patient the cost of the car mounts on aliexpress are very cheap, you have very similar options that you see here on the thread.
I use this one:
https://www.amazon.de/dp/B00Y81PKYI/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_.90Hzb9MKDH4F
Love it! The magnet is very strong and it's easy adjustable.
Hello XDA,
I just bought my Moto Z2 with a Power Pack Snap recently and I have been wondering if there are Moto cases where I can use my power pack and my Moto Z2 at the same time while mine phone charges with it. I know that it shouldn't be "melted" in one cases because that's the logic of the Moto Mods, but it would be nice to know if there are Moto Z cases to use with my Moto Mods simultaneously.
Thanks in advance.
After a 7 year love affair with my Moto Droid 4 and Atrix Lapdock, I finally broke down and bought a Moto z2 Play. It will arrive monday. From what I understand of the mods, they are supposed to act like a case for the phone while they are in use, making another case redundant. That said, I'm sure there are some enterprising people with 3D printers who have made cases for the mods, a google search should yeld results. All I know for sure is that there is a physical keyboard mod and I will be purchasing it!! <3
Krella
R0flC0pt3r said:
...but it would be nice to know if there are Moto Z cases to use with my Moto Mods simultaneously.
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Verizon has a bumper case for the Z2 Play that is 'compatible' with mods, as it has no back. Having cases that cover the back that are usable with mods won't likely happen as all the moto mods are a different size.
https://www.verizonwireless.com/accessories/verizon-two-tone-bumper-for-moto-z2-play/
I'm using a dbrand skin on the back, at least it provides some protection against scratches...
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I have a Verizon Moto Z2 Play with a TUMI mod wireless charging battery and got the Verizon "bumper case". Its a clear plastic perimeter band slightly raised above the screen in front and sub-flush with the TUMI back. It provides only extended corner bumpers and edge protection. Does nothing to protect the back. Not sure if it works with other mods. Doesn't seem like it would work with any mod other than battery packs.
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I have a Verizon Moto Z2 Play with a TUMI mod wireless charging battery and got the Verizon "bumper case". Its a clear plastic perimeter band slightly raised above the screen in front and sub-flush with the TUMI back. It provides only extended corner bumpers and edge protection. Does nothing to protect the back. Not sure if it works with other mods. Doesn't seem like it would work with any mod other than battery packs.
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I'm pretty sure it works with all mods except the style shells and maybe the wireless charging backs. It for sure works with my Soundboost speakers, Incipio battery packs, and my Incipio car dock.
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Verizon has a bumper case for the Z2 Play that is 'compatible' with mods, as it has no back. Having cases that cover the back that are usable with mods won't likely happen as all the moto mods are a different size.
https://www.verizonwireless.com/accessories/verizon-two-tone-bumper-for-moto-z2-play/
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I have the Verizon bumper case and love it. The price I paid was about 13.00 dollars with free shipping.
I have two mods and it works fine with both.
I don't have a Verizon phone as mine is unlocked and was ordered from Motorola. So I think it will work with any Moto Z2 Play.
I'm same as above, working great.
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I just use scotch 3m magic tape to protect sides ?
Hi guys. I'm an italian user and it's impossible to have a bumper case for z2 play in Italy. What can I do for having it?
Verizon bumper Case Issues
I have a Moto z2 Play and I use the wireless charging "cover" motomod with it. I originally purchased the only case I could find anywhere that would fit the phone with the moto mod wireless charging module installed - the bumper case from Verizon. It fits fine with the motomod installed, the problem I experienced first was I dropped my phone on a tile floor and the case did its job protecting my phone, but it broke at the bottom where the opening is for the USB connector to the phone (ie this is the weakest and most vulnerable part of the bumper. then I was trying to take the bumper off to use a different accessory with the headphone jack ( the bumper's opening for the headphone jack is fairly restrictive and lots of headphone and other connectors just won't fit through the hole to make a connection) and when I tried to snap the case off it broke in the very same spot. I'm hesitant to buy another one as I see this to be a design or construction flaw that I'll just run into again.
Bottom line - if I could just leave it on the phone with the motomod in place and not have the need to periodically remove the bumper to connect other accessories - it would be perfect. Otherwise I see this thing just breaking again and again and again, etc.
Any idea where I can find another case that would fit the Moto Z2 Play with the wireless charging moto mod cover in place?
R0flC0pt3r said:
Hello XDA,
I just bought my Moto Z2 with a Power Pack Snap recently and I have been wondering if there are Moto cases where I can use my power pack and my Moto Z2 at the same time while mine phone charges with it. I know that it shouldn't be "melted" in one cases because that's the logic of the Moto Mods, but it would be nice to know if there are Moto Z cases to use with my Moto Mods simultaneously.
Thanks in advance.
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I got a edge bumper case. It allows me to attach the power pack Moto mod back that came with the phone. Here is a link to it on Amazon. Make sure to read my review of it (the one by Murf)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B075WGHPZS?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd
I just received a metal bumper case, which is now just under twenty USD on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075264W6F/ref=psdc_3081461011_t2_B075WGHPZS . I have the rubber bumper case and it's good too, but isn't attractive.
Pros: Durable, looks great and fits snugly; compatible with all of the style shells and mods I have (TUMI battery pack, JBL SoundBoost).
Cons: Maybe slightly slippery compared to rubber bumper cases; adds a little bit of weight; USB-C cables just barely make a connection due to the size of the USB-C port opening on the bottom edge of the case. I solved it by shaving off a bit of each plastic/rubber edge on the USB-C end of the cable (not the case, though you could do it with a rotary tool) with a razor blade. I did that for a couple of cables I use at home and in my car and it's great. If you carefully shave the plastic edges of the cable plugs it doesn't look bad, nor does it reduce reliability or durability of the cable.
I thought about using my rotary tool to modify the opening of the case, but I'm worried it will turn out badly and look terrible. I can always buy a new cable cheaply!
im using tech21 case. i thougt it is enough for protection
bthorsberg said:
I have a Moto z2 Play and I use the wireless charging "cover" motomod with it. I originally purchased the only case I could find anywhere that would fit the phone with the moto mod wireless charging module installed - the bumper case from Verizon. It fits fine with the motomod installed, the problem I experienced first was I dropped my phone on a tile floor and the case did its job protecting my phone, but it broke at the bottom where the opening is for the USB connector to the phone (ie this is the weakest and most vulnerable part of the bumper. then I was trying to take the bumper off to use a different accessory with the headphone jack ( the bumper's opening for the headphone jack is fairly restrictive and lots of headphone and other connectors just won't fit through the hole to make a connection) and when I tried to snap the case off it broke in the very same spot. I'm hesitant to buy another one as I see this to be a design or construction flaw that I'll just run into again.
Bottom line - if I could just leave it on the phone with the motomod in place and not have the need to periodically remove the bumper to connect other accessories - it would be perfect. Otherwise I see this thing just breaking again and again and again, etc.
Any idea where I can find another case that would fit the Moto Z2 Play with the wireless charging moto mod cover in place?
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I've read that these can be used, without the back in place and with a Moto Mod installed.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Motorola-Moto-shockproof-aluminum-bumper-metal-carboon-fiber-phone-case/162616916725?hash=item25dcb93af5:m:mbAZt62xBxRwj2HgHt9nbxg
I ordered one, but have yet to receive it. I'll try to recall to return here and post my opinion, once I get it.
There is also another bumper on Amazon, that is not the Verizon bumper, but it does not have great reviews.
https://smile.amazon.com/Bumper-Black-Clear-Compatible-Ademite/dp/B075WGHPZS/ref=sr_1_2?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1519159865&sr=1-2&keywords=moto+z2+play+bumper
Just get the official aluminium bumper from Lenovo https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B075...340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=marstak+moto+z2+play
TigerCourage said:
Just get the official aluminium bumper from Lenovo https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B075...340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=marstak+moto+z2+play
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Do you have this bumper?
Amazon reviewers report that the hole for charging is too small to accept a cable and the hinge is flimsy.
What say you?
pizza_pablo said:
Do you have this bumper?
Amazon reviewers report that the hole for charging is too small to accept a cable and the hinge is flimsy.
What say you?
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It's due to arrive either this week or the next one. I ordered it last week but I live in Spain and it takes a bit longer. Bit you can check and indian review of the Moto Armor Pack or something like that on YouTube, it comes included.
I just bought this one
https://www.amazon.com/Bumper-Black...r=1-2&keywords=moto+z2+play+bumper&pldnSite=1
and is really good, i had a bad impression when I unpacked it, but it feels good on my hands and the motomods fits perfectly
TigerCourage said:
Just get the official aluminium bumper from Lenovo https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B075...340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=marstak+moto+z2+play
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I thought those bumper cases looked real cool and thought about getting one. Until I read reviews that it lowered the users "Bars" for the cell tower connection. The connection at my house already cuts in and out so I didn't want to take a chance on it. Good luck with yours. If you live in a big city or close to a tower you may not have any issues. I live on the fringe of my closest tower.