Is that new material the XZ is made of metallic enough to stick to magnets? The Galaxy S7 sticks to my car mount and it's the best car mount experience I've ever had. It could only get better if anti-gravity was invented or something.
dandv said:
Is that new material the XZ is made of metallic enough to stick to magnets? The Galaxy S7 sticks to my car mount and it's the best car mount experience I've ever had. It could only get better if anti-gravity was invented or something.
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This one works absolutely fantastic with my xz using the supplied piece metal. The naked xz backplate on its own doesn't stick to the magnet unfortunately
Car Phone Holder,Mpow MagGrip 360 Degree Swivel Air Vent Magnetic Universal Car Mount Phone Holder Cradle for iPhone 7/6S/6s Plus/6/6 Plus/5S/5C/SE, LG, HTC, Sony, Huawei P9 and Other Smart Phone https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00Z620MW8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_UVpGybBWJYJZM
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This one works absolutely fantastic with my xz using the supplied piece metal. The naked xz backplate on its own doesn't stick to the magnet unfortunately
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How did you attach the metallic plate to the phone? Adhesive? Inside a case?
I put a thin piece of magnet between the phone and case. So the case is just holding the magnet in place.
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How did you attach the metallic plate to the phone? Adhesive? Inside a case?
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The link I shared comes with 2 sizes of black metal pieces which have adhesive backing. However I have sandwiched the bigger piece between the phone and the orzly case I'm using. That way when I want to use the phone naked the metal piece isn't an eye sore. You could alternatively stick the adhesive side to the case itself.
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I'm thinking about getting a S6.
I'd like to know if I bought or made my own magnetic car mount, would the magnetics in the mount cause the device shut down?
The reason I ask is because I've made my own from 3 old HDD magnetics and tested it with my HTC One and Samsung Tab Pro 8.4.
The phone isn't effected, but the tablet shuts down (into sleep mode) immediately when a magnet is near.
To be able to use the magnetic car mount, I need to use a case and place a thin piece of metal (tin lid etc) in the case.
The thicker the plate, the better the hold to the magnet (without increasing magnet strength).
Does a case like the "Spigen Neo Hybrid" or TPU cases have generous amounts of "spare room" at the back (for the metal), compared to something like the one of their hard case designs?
Will it flex a little to fit the plate, is what I'm asking.
Thank you.
There are plenty of magnetic mounts sold. I have one that I used on my S4 for the past two years. The metal plates that come with the mounts are so slim that I don't think there's a case made that they couldn't fit in. If you go for a homemade one, though, I doubt it would be so slim and might not fit. The magnet has never affected the function of my phone in the slightest. HDD magnets might be different in some way, but the mount is a STRONG magnet.
Now, as for the S6 - it's got a metal body. It will actually stick to magnets. My mount will hold it, but the back of the phone is so slick that it slides off. If I were to insert one of the metal plates that came with the mount, though, it would interfere with my wireless charging.
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There are plenty of magnetic mounts sold. I have one that I used on my S4 for the past two years. The metal plates that come with the mounts are so slim that I don't think there's a case made that they couldn't fit in. If you go for a homemade one, though, I doubt it would be so slim and might not fit. The magnet has never affected the function of my phone in the slightest. HDD magnets might be different in some way, but the mount is a STRONG magnet.
Now, as for the S6 - it's got a metal body. It will actually stick to magnets. My mount will hold it, but the back of the phone is so slick that it slides off. If I were to insert one of the metal plates that came with the mount, though, it would interfere with my wireless charging.
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Thank you for the info.
Moto X pure case with a flat surface back?
Hi guys, I'm new to XDA. I ordered a product called the Mountek AirSnap and it requires the back of the phone to be flat. What it does is basically a mount you mount on your cars AC vents and it comes with a magnetic adhesive badge that you can put on your phone or case but it requires it to be flat. Anyone know of any cases that would do the trick? Thank you guys in advance.
Just buy some 3m vhb tape. It's foam so it will work with the slight curve of the back. That's what I use for my steelie magnetic mount. Holds on like a wet cat to a screen door.
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Hi guys, I'm new to XDA. I ordered a product called the Mountek AirSnap and it requires the back of the phone to be flat. What it does is basically a mount you mount on your cars AC vents and it comes with a magnetic adhesive badge that you can put on your phone or case but it requires it to be flat. Anyone know of any cases that would do the trick? Thank you guys in advance.
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I am using the mountek snap over a year now but with my nexus 5 (and old nexus 4 before that) with the magnetic strip stuck on my spigen slim cover. And it worked awesome!
I recently ordered the moto x style and don't plan on using the mountek with it primarily because its curved back not providing enough contact.
Also the moto x style is so big and beautiful that I plan to carry it bare bones without any case (not many slim cases out there). That leaves me the option of sticking the ugly magnetic strip to its beautiful back... No way!!
Also beware of the magnetic field interaction with the NFC etc. That thing can potentially spoil the phone, my old nexus 4 touch screen stopped working right in the middle area. I am not going to risk that with the new moto x style
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I am using the mountek snap over a year now but with my nexus 5 (and old nexus 4 before that) with the magnetic strip stuck on my spigen slim cover. And it worked awesome!
I recently ordered the moto x style and don't plan on using the mountek with it primarily because its curved back not providing enough contact.
Also the moto x style is so big and beautiful that I plan to carry it bare bones without any case (not many slim cases out there). That leaves me the option of sticking the ugly magnetic strip to its beautiful back... No way!!
Also beware of the magnetic field interaction with the NFC etc. That thing can potentially spoil the phone, my old nexus 4 touch screen stopped working right in the middle area. I am not going to risk that with the new moto x style
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Thank you for the information , I have heard magnetic strips messing up some parts of the phone .. However if I get some kind of heavier case and attach the magnet to that case , do you think that will be enough space between the phone and the magnet to affect it ?
tjarvis said:
Just buy some 3m vhb tape. It's foam so it will work with the slight curve of the back. That's what I use for my steelie magnetic mount. Holds on like a wet cat to a screen door.
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I'm a little confused .. Is the tape itself magnetic ? And if it is then wouldn't the curved back of the phone not provide enough contact to the mount
Ramenn00dl3s said:
Thank you for the information , I have heard magnetic strips messing up some parts of the phone .. However if I get some kind of heavier case and attach the magnet to that case , do you think that will be enough space between the phone and the magnet to affect it ?
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Yeah I guess thicker the case, lesser the chances of interference... Bear in mind MXPE is already quite thick in the middle, a thick case would make it less ergonomic. Unless you want to just use a case only while driving...
I would suggest buying any cheap easy to apply/remove tpu case and attach the double side tape and magnetic strip on it... I might do that using the tape suggestion..
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Yeah I guess thicker the case, lesser the chances of interference... Bear in mind MXPE is already quite thick in the middle, a thick case would make it less ergonomic. Unless you want to just use a case only while driving...
I would suggest buying any cheap easy to apply/remove tpu case and attach the double side tape and magnetic strip on it... I might do that using the tape suggestion..
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That sounds like a pretty good idea but wouldn't the curve of the phone (also the curve of the case) not allow the badge to sit properly ?
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That sounds like a pretty good idea but wouldn't the curve of the phone (also the curve of the case) not allow the badge to sit properly ?
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That's where the double sided tape would come in I believe.. Flattening out the curved back
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Just buy some 3m vhb tape. It's foam so it will work with the slight curve of the back. That's what I use for my steelie magnetic mount. Holds on like a wet cat to a screen door.
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Have looked to buy some of this 3m tape to use it on my magnetic car holder but there are quiet few versions of 3m vhb tapes.
Do you remember which one you used?
Thanks.
Any kind should work. Just reference 3m website for adhesive properties that fit your needs.
I'm looking for a thin case that has metal in it so it will work with magnetic mounts. I realize I could just stick one of the metal plates on the phone or case, but I'm looking for something that looks nice.
I guess an alternative would be a cool looking stick on metal plate.
I bought one of the Google Live cases and I pulled out the silly (and pretty much non-functional) NCF switch. I put a Schosche Magic Mount plate on the inside of the case where the NFC switch used to be, and then put a piece of clear plastic packing tape over it so it would not scratch the back of the phone. Works great for me, the plate is not visible and it sticks really well.
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I'm looking for a thin case that has metal in it so it will work with magnetic mounts. I realize I could just stick one of the metal plates on the phone or case, but I'm looking for something that looks nice.
I guess an alternative would be a cool looking stick on metal plate.
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The third, and probably most common, option is: you can place the plate in between your phone & your case where it's not visible to the outside world. That's what I did (after wrapping it in a single layer of clingwrap so the metal plate wouldn't scratch my phone's back), and it works great!
I'm really in need of a good case as my girlfriend and I have a Mi Max 3 and distinguishing between them is proving a nightmare!
Where has a good selection of case? I'm particularly after a red case of some kind.
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I'm really in need of a good case as my girlfriend and I have a Mi Max 3 and distinguishing between them is proving a nightmare!
Where has a good selection of case? I'm particularly after a red case of some kind.
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Ebay, Amazon, or AliExpress. Where are you located? I can help narrow it down for you.
I got this one yesterday. A simple plastic case. Not bad at all:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/For-Xiao...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649
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Ebay, Amazon, or AliExpress. Where are you located? I can help narrow it down for you.
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I'm in the UK.
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I'm in the UK.
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https://m.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_fsrp=1&_nkw=Mi+max+3+case+red&_sacat=ajax&_oaa=1&rt=nc&LH_BIN=1
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I got this one yesterday. A simple plastic case. Not bad at all:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/For-Xiao...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649
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Cheers, I picked up a couple of these in black but I need a red one now so I can distinguish easily .
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/For-Xiao...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Wam7 said:
Cheers, I picked up a couple of these in black but I need a red one now so I can distinguish easily .
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/For-Xiao...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mofi-For...hash=item1a5afe37f7:m:m9i4upcWfB8g6Dbw1ZbjnPA
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32898...0_0101&spm=a2g0n.search-amp.list.32898657728&
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mofi-For...hash=item1a5afe37f7:m:m9i4upcWfB8g6Dbw1ZbjnPA
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32898...0_0101&spm=a2g0n.search-amp.list.32898657728&
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Nice one thanks. Prefer the look of the first one.
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Nice one thanks. Prefer the look of the first one.
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No problem, buddy. Best of luck. :highfive:
I would recommend getting a Nillkin frosted shield case from AliExpress. Available in black, red, white and gold.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Ori...294.html?spm=a2g0s.8937460.0.0.816c2e0eJ9CZjg
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I would recommend getting a Nillkin frosted shield case from AliExpress. Available in black, red, white and gold.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Ori...294.html?spm=a2g0s.8937460.0.0.816c2e0eJ9CZjg
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Thanks for the recommendation though I only use cases that cover the whole of the phone. I had the case of the type you listed before and dropped my phone with the top unprotected edge getting scratched!
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Thanks for the recommendation though I only use cases that cover the whole of the phone. I had the case of the type you listed before and dropped my phone with the top unprotected edge getting scratched!
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Agreed 100%
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https://m.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_fsrp=1&_nkw=Mi+max+3+case+red&_sacat=ajax&_oaa=1&rt=nc&LH_BIN=1
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Thanks. I'd already done that search and originally only the first one showed up with the metal ring in the back for mounting in magnetic holders. If I could find a magnetic holder that had a suction attachment I might consider that but the only car holders of that type all seem to have 'sticky' holders that no doubt would not take to repeated removal; something I have to do due to having to drive different cars.
I see the rugged one is now there as well. I'm tempted by that as I've had a Spigen case for years though the size of it on an already sizeable phone might be a little too much.
Wam7 said:
Thanks. I'd already done that search and originally only the first one showed up with the metal ring in the back for mounting in magnetic holders. If I could find a magnetic holder that had a suction attachment I might consider that but the only car holders of that type all seem to have 'sticky' holders that no doubt would not take to repeated removal; something I have to do due to having to drive different cars.
I see the rugged one is now there as well. I'm tempted by that as I've had a Spigen case for years though the size of it on an already sizeable phone might be a little too much.
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I use these in my vehicles2 Packs) Phone Mount, Mpow Air Vent Magnetic Phone Holder Grip Magic Mobile Phone Car Cradle Universal Car Mount for iPhone 7 6 6 Plus 5 Nexus 7 Samsung S7 S6 Note 5 4 Huawei P9 and other Smartphones https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01K6IE7J0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_pFfDBbDZTH3NJ.
Just slip the metal piece between your phone and the case without peeling off the adhesive, and it will work perfectly well. Makes it very easy to take your phone on and off with a solid hold without coming off your AC vent. Thank me later :highfive:
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I use these in my vehicles2 Packs) Phone Mount, Mpow Air Vent Magnetic Phone Holder Grip Magic Mobile Phone Car Cradle Universal Car Mount for iPhone 7 6 6 Plus 5 Nexus 7 Samsung S7 S6 Note 5 4 Huawei P9 and other Smartphones https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01K6IE7J0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_pFfDBbDZTH3NJ.
Just slip the metal piece between your phone and the case without peeling off the adhesive, and it will work perfectly well. Makes it very easy to take your phone on and off with a solid hold without coming off your AC vent. Thank me later :highfive:
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Haha, I'm really tempted by those, especially as I can get free delivery but I have to drive quite a varied selection of cars and some have the non-compatible air vents. Though I have managed to find the magnetic + suction cup car holders so just looking into some of those. i.e.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07DJBF...&pd_rd_r=93eb61c7-a0c8-11e8-a234-b97fbac65c1d
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Haha, I'm really tempted by those, especially as I can get free delivery but I have to drive quite a varied selection of cars and some have the non-compatible air vents. Though I have managed to find the magnetic + suction cup car holders so just looking into some of those. i.e.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07DJBF...&pd_rd_r=93eb61c7-a0c8-11e8-a234-b97fbac65c1d
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That looks solid. I like the ones I sent because they fit thick and thin vents (just turn them to see). You take them in and out of cars and travel easily. If it's a vent that moves, I put one in one corner and the second in the opposite corner, so it prevents the vent from moving. I understand the difference of vents as you stated. Two usually fixes the issue. I like your suction cup one too, though, as long as the size doesn't bug you. They make ball/socket vent magnets too (gives greater flexibility and rotation).
Do you recommend good flip case for this phone?
Wysłane z mojego x600 przy użyciu Tapatalka
There a couple more cases in stock now at Amazon.de. I have ordered this one:
https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B07FW75J8T/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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There a couple more cases in stock now at Amazon.de. I have ordered this one:
https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B07FW75J8T/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Thanks, that's good to know and that case looks pretty good.
I ordered this one here which has arrived now.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/For-6-9-...var=472154323829&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
The case itself is OK, just a standard TPU case though the metal piece on the back for attaching to a magnetic car holder provide a very weak bond that does not hold the phone. Fortunately I bought this holder here.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Dash...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
This comes with 2 extra magnetic plates, one circular and one rectangular. These offer excellent grip strenght and I glued the circular one to the back over the metal plate and it now works very well.
Eventually as more cases for the Max3 emerge I will get another case and glue the plate to that as I'm not totally happy with the height of the raised back.
The car holder is excellent though and good value for money, with great suction strength and very sturdy.
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Thanks, that's good to know and that case looks pretty good.
I ordered this one here which has arrived now.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/For-6-9-...var=472154323829&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
The case itself is OK, just a standard TPU case though the metal piece on the back for attaching to a magnetic car holder provide a very weak bond that does not hold the phone. Fortunately I bought this holder here.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Dash...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
This comes with 2 extra magnetic plates, one circular and one rectangular. These offer excellent grip strenght and I glued the circular one to the back over the metal plate and it now works very well.
Eventually as more cases for the Max3 emerge I will get another case and glue the plate to that as I'm not totally happy with the height of the raised back.
The car holder is excellent though and good value for money, with great suction strength and very sturdy.
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This just came in stock. I ordered a black one. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Xiaomi-Mi-...FMwebp_QL65&keywords=mi+max+3+case&th=1&psc=1
Cruzerlite is a damn good company and they got a more rugged one with leather feel in stock: https://www.amazon.co.uk/CruzerLite...Y340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=mi+max+3+case&psc=1
Anyone know where to find all metal cases? I've seen a few on Amazon but their either to big or they have a weird design. I'm wanting one to use for my magnetic car mount but don't want to have to use the little metal piece you have to stick on the back of your case. Maybe someone knows of a custom metal case designer or something. Thanks in advanced
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Anyone know where to find all metal cases? I've seen a few on Amazon but their either to big or they have a weird design. I'm wanting one to use for my magnetic car mount but don't want to have to use the little metal piece you have to stick on the back of your case. Maybe someone knows of a custom metal case designer or something. Thanks in advanced
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This doesn't answer your question, but I use the clamp type mount on my windshield.
I can't use a metal case nor the metal piece you stick on the back because I use Qi wireless charging with our phones. My Qi wireless charger works even with the TPU case I have, but does not work with metal in between. I tried the metal piece one time and it caused my phone to overheat on the wireless charging pad.
Good luck finding what you need.
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This doesn't answer your question, but I use the clamp type mount on my windshield.
I can't use a metal case nor the metal piece you stick on the back because I use Qi wireless charging with our phones. My Qi wireless charger works even with the TPU case I have, but does not work with metal in between. I tried the metal piece one time and it caused my phone to overheat on the wireless charging pad.
Good luck finding what you need.
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This doesn't answer his question either, but which Qi charger do you use in the car? I've been using this https://amzn.to/2XCiZUf but it will repeatedly stop/start charging which stinks. Looking for a great solution.
I use a Ravpower wireless car charger. It's the only one I found that charges through my OtterBox Defender case.
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I use a Ravpower wireless car charger. It's the only one I found that charges through my OtterBox Defender case.
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Which one? Link?
This one
https://www.ravpower.com/p/ravpower-phone-holder-car-&-wireless-car-charger.html
It doesn't fit my vents, so I attached it to a suction cup windshield Mount I already had.
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This one
https://www.ravpower.com/p/ravpower-phone-holder-car-&-wireless-car-charger.html
It doesn't fit my vents, so I attached it to a suction cup windshield Mount I already had.
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Thanks for the suggestions, seems to be working very well so far!
corybucher said:
Anyone know where to find all metal cases? I've seen a few on Amazon but their either to big or they have a weird design. I'm wanting one to use for my magnetic car mount but don't want to have to use the little metal piece you have to stick on the back of your case. Maybe someone knows of a custom metal case designer or something. Thanks in advanced
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I used this one. This should work for you. Its not too thick either. You can't wireless charge in this case though.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FSVLH1Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I used this one. This should work for you. Its not too thick either. You can't wireless charge in this case though.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FSVLH1Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Thanks I ordered it yesterday