I've never had a car mount before and finally decided to get one for my Pixel. I searched tons of websites and all over Amazon trying to find ones that would not block the Pixel's power or volume buttons at all. I ordered and received two from Amazon to try them out and then realized both of them block the finger print sensor in the back. I like the smaller mount and the way it holds the pixel diagonally by the corners but with the bigger mount I would be able to mark the mount where the finger print sensor will be and drill a hole which would let me unlock with my fingerprint.
Are there no mounts out there that would not interfere with the power/volume buttons or finger print sensor??
Or is there some kind of "car mode" feature or app that would allow the pixel to be unlocked without needed fingerprint or PIN? So if the screen goes off while in the mount I can just press the power button to wake it.
I also just remembered I have samsung NFC stickers that I never used from when I had my GS3. Couldn't I stick one of them in my car and set the app so that my phone stays unlocked when around it?? I have no clue I never used them before so not exactly sure how they work.
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You don't like magnetic mounts? Those do not block the sides. Also, there are auto apps that let you navigate big huge buttons for SMS, calls, maps, etc. Then there are apps that offer driving mode that speak aloud for incoming messages, calls. Or, you can also use OK Google to wake up the phone if you want to go that route.
RAM X-Mount is a little pricey but 100% worth it! I can position my phone (6P with unicorn beetle rugged case) in it so that the top left support lands right in-between the power button and volume up button this way I can also reach around behind with my index and unlock it via biometrics. Your phone will never fall out and RAM has tons of mounting accessories so you can get extensions or articulating arms for going around things or whatever.
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quangtran1 said:
You don't like magnetic mounts? Those do not block the sides. Also, there are auto apps that let you navigate big huge buttons for SMS, calls, maps, etc. Then there are apps that offer driving mode that speak aloud for incoming messages, calls. Or, you can also use OK Google to wake up the phone if you want to go that route.
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I've never tried them I hear mixed things about having magnets against a phone. I would try but the vents in my car can't close (2000 Dodge Durango) so I don't want hot air blowing against it all the time. :/
Wait I just realized my head unit has Bluetooth. I've never used it before. Can't I set up smart unlock so its always unlocked when in my car? If that works then I can just use the one from the first picture.
Here's my Scosche magnetic mount for one of my spare phones. It's clipped to the vent. I also have the telescope magnetic mount. It's super stable.
Right about the hit air. I closed that vent off.
There is an app in the play store called Screen On that keeps the screen on. I use it on my motorcycle all the time.
Yes you can use Smart Lock with Bluetooth.
Or buy the app "Tasker" and set up a car profile that keeps your screen on when in your car. Best app on the Play Store. Automates your life, basically.
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Or buy the app "Tasker" and set up a car profile that keeps your screen on when in your car. Best app on the Play Store. Automates your life, basically.
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I read some stuff about doing it this way. It will basically do the same thing right? Stay unlocked while connected to Bluetooth?
I'm not interested in keeping the screen on while in the car I would rather have it just stay unlocked and not need a pin or fingerprint to unlock when the screen goes off.
aholeinthewor1d said:
I read some stuff about doing it this way. It will basically do the same thing right? Stay unlocked while connected to Bluetooth?
I'm not interested in keeping the screen on while in the car I would rather have it just stay unlocked and not need a pin or fingerprint to unlock when the screen goes off.
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If screen on isn't needed and you are Bluetoothed to the car what you need is built in.
https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/6093922?hl=en
Been very happy with ProClip
I've been using the same ProClip mount for my last three phones a GS3, GS5, and Pixel. The holder was designed to work with a GS3 in a case and has worked well for all three phones in a case. They sell universal mounts that fit almost any phone, just take some measurements of the phone (or the phone and case if you're using one) and they can get you a mounting solution that works well. The design doesn't block the bottom at all or the entire upper half of the phone so all buttons and the fingerprint reader are free to be used in the mount.
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If screen on isn't needed and you are Bluetoothed to the car what you need is built in.
https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/6093922?hl=en
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This feature works great. I use it for my car & motorcycle helmet Bluetooth, home location, etc.
I have gone through a lot of car holders recently trying to find one that I love. They all seemed to have various issues such as obstructing buttons, not holding on vent, etc.
The best one that I have found is more expensive but works great.
https://www.amazon.com/Pearl-Magnetic-Car-Phone-Mount/dp/B01M0DNYIV/
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This feature works great. I use it for my car & motorcycle helmet Bluetooth, home location, etc.
I have gone through a lot of car holders recently trying to find one that I love. They all seemed to have various issues such as obstructing buttons, not holding on vent, etc.
The best one that I have found is more expensive but works great.
https://www.amazon.com/Pearl-Magnetic-Car-Phone-Mount/dp/B01M0DNYIV/
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That thing is "cute" but probably doesn't work with any case that's worth a damn, and isn't even close to holding your phone as securely as the RAM X-Mount... And being a vent mount severely limits the position you're phone will face...
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I personally love the magnetic mounts but the suction cups always wear out on the windshield mount ones. I hate blocking my vents so those vent hanging mounts are out. I just started using the ones that mount to your in-dash CD player since I never use CD's anymore, just Bluetooth.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HUIL310/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8
Totally love this one.
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That thing is "cute" but probably doesn't work with any case that's worth a damn, and isn't even close to holding your phone as securely as the RAM X-Mount... And being a vent mount severely limits the position you're phone will face...
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I have used it on several phones including my huge Nexus 6 with case., and it holds up very well. It has a swivel head, so you can position it for any position.
I used a magnetic mount that I added an NFC tag to on my old GS6. When I put it in the mount the NFC would run a tasker profile to adjust my volume, unlock the phone, keep screen on, and turn off NFC. Then since I always charged when docked, I set up another profile that when power was removed, change all settings back to normal, lock the phone, and turn NFC back on. Then bought a new car with Bluetooth so tasker triggered off Bluetooth and I did away with the NFC and power removal.
Proclip is the best mount for just about any phone. They need to be purchased in two parts though. First the part that attaches to your car. Next is the part that your phone sits in. Give it a look but it's a little pricey.
I found the iOttie 3 which looks amazing but there is no way I'm using a stock mount on my dash.
Sucks I can't close my heat vents. I'd have a lot more choices.
I might keep the $15 dollar one from my first post which holds the corners diagonally and just attempt to cut out a section of the back so I can reach my finger print scanner. If only in had Bluetooth in my car. I have an older alpine head until which I would need to purchase the $30 bluetooth adapter for. Not really worth it to hope it works
aholeinthewor1d said:
I found the iOttie 3 which looks amazing but there is no way I'm using a stock mount on my dash.
Sucks I can't close my heat vents. I'd have a lot more choices.
I might keep the $15 dollar one from my first post which holds the corners diagonally and just attempt to cut out a section of the back so I can reach my finger print scanner. If only in had Bluetooth in my car. I have an older alpine head until which I would need to purchase the $30 bluetooth adapter for. Not really worth it to hope it works
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Does your head unit have an aux in jack in the front? If so you could use this.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00N...h+receiver&dpPl=1&dpID=41NHcPf0mcL&ref=plSrch
I currently use it with my 4Runner and it's perfect.
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I was just curious if any others have had experience with the horizontal dock that is available on Sprints website? I know I saw one or two people say something about it..but was curious if anyone else has picked it up?
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I was just curious if any others have had experience with the horizontal dock that is available on Sprints website? I know I saw one or two people say something about it..but was curious if anyone else has picked it up?
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I bought it alongside my Epic. It was $39.99 and, in my opinion, not really worth the price. I had the money, though, and wanted a dock anyway. IMO it should have been priced at $19.99 to be more realistic.
It makes a great bedside clock and once 2.2 is out on it, the audio out will work. Until then, though, it's just a bedside clock unless I use my stereo bluetooth for audio which doesn't allow 5.1 sound. Then it's an okay stand for watching TV at work.
Where can we buy it from?
Where can we buy the dock from? Is it available online? There is one available on Samsung's site but it says its for t-mobile. Will it also work for epic 4g regardless of epic having a keyboard?
Watch out for Volume toggle problem on desk dock!
I bought three and took one back. When you set the phone in the dock it fits poorly and contacts the volume toggle. I put a small piece of velcro on the right side where the phone rests and that solved the problem for the ones I use at home and work. In the car, with all the jostling it doesn't work as well. I'll wait and take a look at the car dock when it becomes available. Sprint Premier customers get 25% off of accessories, which is a sweet deal.
John
yep I have one and I love it....but it does fit loosely.....fixed it with a little Velcro strip also....will be doing same thing for car...got mine for 29.99 with discount...imho it is a must have....easier to use when charging than with the stupid wire on top....basically i like it a lot....also there is a desktop and car app in market for it...
For those of you with the dock and charging via USB, does it not recognize that it's connected that way? I have to remove mine from the dock to enable mounting so I can transfer data. If it doesn't for anyone else, then I guess I accept it, but that would be a design flaw IMHO. Maybe there are early and late releases, but mine has indentations for the volume buttons, so as much as I wiggle it within the dock, it never contacts the volume keys that I've read mentioned.
I'm also running Syndicate ROM and kernal, so Desk Home from the Market doesn't work for the alarm or music. Fortunately the alarm app integrated into Syndicate does it all, and allows my live wallpaper to be shown, then goes to green numbers only when the display times out. I also noticed that the green time thing moves around as the minutes pass, so I assume this is to prevent any possible screen burn-in.
I bought the dock and I am so dumb I didn't realize it wouldn't work with a case. So I popped it open and did a little mod to move the port up an out so it would fit. Just a thought if you have or would like a case. Otherwise it's nice. I don't like the app designed for it, you can't customize it at all. There are better apps out there but it's no big deal to me to just dock it and tap clock. (2cents)
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I saw a post on PPCG about a burn in problem on the Epic screen due to the fact that the bottom tollbar is always on while on the doc. Anyone experienced it? I was going to buy a dock as well but after reading that post decided not to.
that was me. ive got the pics...
here is my original thread at ppcgeeks where you can see more images
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/sprint-epic-4g/135478-anybody-wanna-see-image-burnt-my-screen.html
sprint replaced it free of charge after my 30 days was already up, too.
usually looks like this in dock mode.
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i used screen test with an all blue screen. it can also be seen on pure white and green. red not so much.
Thanks austin420. So I am assuming you are NOT using the dock with your replacement?
What I find interesting is this - most of the images there are static; but the time... 10:00... how could that be a burn in since the digits always change as time goes by? Why specifically 10:00? Weird.
i am still using the dock, just not over night.
i dont think it says 10:00. i think it looks to me more like 1888. i think there are more rounded numbers in the font like 2 3 6 8 9 and 0 all kind of follow the same form. the 1 is there because there is no other number optioin for that spot. you never see 22:00, you know? there is either no number there or a 1 as in 10 oclock 11 and 12 oclock.
That makes sense. Thanks Austin.
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I bought the dock and I am so dumb I didn't realize it wouldn't work with a case. So I popped it open and did a little mod to move the port up an out so it would fit. Just a thought if you have or would like a case. Otherwise it's nice. I don't like the app designed for it, you can't customize it at all. There are better apps out there but it's no big deal to me to just dock it and tap clock. (2cents)
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I downloaded the Desktop and Car apps as well, but they both suck and I didn't like that they're limited as well. I mounted one of these docks in my car and I'm still wondering if when 2.2 comes out that the headphone jack on the back may only function using one of those Samsung apps. I'd prefer that I can throw my phone into the dock and that the headphone jack would still function while using Pandora, Slacker, etc...I've got my fingers crossed.
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I saw a post on PPCG about a burn in problem on the Epic screen due to the fact that the bottom tollbar is always on while on the doc. Anyone experienced it? I was going to buy a dock as well but after reading that post decided not to.
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that was me. ive got the pics...
here is my original thread at ppcgeeks where you can see more images
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/sprint-epic-4g/135478-anybody-wanna-see-image-burnt-my-screen.html
sprint replaced it free of charge after my 30 days was already up, too.
usually looks like this in dock mode.
i used screen test with an all blue screen. it can also be seen on pure white and green. red not so much.
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I'm surprised that burn-in could even happen on this screen, but I guess anything like this can happen to any screen. I'm running the Syndicate ROM and Kernal and it uses a different clock/alarm app. It's actually quite cool, has completely different backgrounds, has a disk or album art views of the music and something that the alarm clock app needed in the first place...a screen saver. When I first goto the app, it has it's initial screen, but after about 5 minutes it turns into a black screen w/ green writing showing the time, date and every few seconds it moves around on the screen to prevent burn-in. I have attached the app below for those who don't want to flash the entire ROM. Give it a try before ruling out the dock. Even though I'm still uncertain how the dock will perform once 2.2 comes out, it's still nice to have and only cost me $20 shipped.
Thanks!
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So, can anyone comment if they are allowed to mount their phone while using the dock? It's kind of annoying to have to pull the phone and cord from the dock just to be able to sync downloaded apps, pics, etc.
So while in dock mode do you have to have the screen on? Or was it just being left on? I could still turn the screen off no? I am mostly curious as I'd like an easy way to keep my phone charged and listen to pandora and slacker while at work. They decided this week that we aren't allowed to waste their bandwith.... it couldnt be because you have 1000 people on MAYBE a 6MB connection which is slower than what I have at home lol. So this may be an option if I can just keep the screen off.
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So, can anyone comment if they are allowed to mount their phone while using the dock? It's kind of annoying to have to pull the phone and cord from the dock just to be able to sync downloaded apps, pics, etc.
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Bump...this should only take a second to figure out. I need to leave feedback and determine if I've got a normal or defective dock here.
It won't install on my epic. Do you have to be rooted?
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What won't install on your Epic?
laying around in house to see if it will work for our G2X?
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-ECR-D1B7BEGSTA-SGH-i997-Multimedia-microUSB/dp/B004WOBN3I
I know its not for the LG, but its a micro USB and has everything working for it including the size ( i think).
If we can not find a decent LG dock, then this one might be a good option... but dont know if it will work for our phones or not. So hoping someone has one laying around at home that they can try out and report back.
Looks like it works with the Infuse 4G. Compare sizes and see if it'll work.
Possibly. The Infuse 4G was huge:
http://www.sizeasy.com/page/size_co...tion-vs-T-Mobile-G2x-vs-iPhone-4-vs-Infuse-4G
If there is a backplate, it should fit in there with room to spare. Might not be a good fit but it'd work. For $50 bucks though I'd think I'd want something tailored specifically to my device.
agreed... i rather get something for the phone.. but doesnt look like LG has any decent docks that does activate the dock features and all.....
from all I keep reading on the desk dock.. it doesnt really do much other then hold it in place.
I don't know, the dimensions given by Amazon are Product Dimensions: 4 x 3.5 x 4.5 inches which, after you consider the excess on the side, might be a snug fit. Although, given the specs I've found on the Infuse, either these dimensions are wrong or it's not for the Infuse, but more of a Samsung brand charger than a specific handset and, again, is labeled wrong by Amazon.
No matter what, the mini USB is in the correct location. And even if it's a little wider, it still looks better than anything offered by either LG or anyone else. If you try it or anyone else, post up. Cause I'm interested!
I will buy it and post a mini review for you guys, it looks like a perfect fit.
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I will buy it and post a mini review for you guys, it looks like a perfect fit.
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If it fits I buy one. Definitely post some pictures.
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I will buy it and post a mini review for you guys, it looks like a perfect fit.
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Awesome! I look forward to it!
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I will buy it and post a mini review for you guys, it looks like a perfect fit.
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Any update on this? I too am looking for something JUST like this.
wow... nice dock.. and checking the sized.. the G2 is significantly smaller than the infuse.. this should actually work.. hazaaaaa. Did anyone buy this yet?
You can always return it to amazon with no issue if it doesn't work eh?
Why not one of these universal ones on ebay? Link to my search: http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=un...+cradle&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313
Particularly this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/UNIVERSAL-DESKT...689784?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5d2ec60c78
They are soooo much cheaper and I would think reception to the cell tower (4G Internet) would be less likely to be interfered with if none of the rear surface area is covered. With my G2 I noticed that my connection speed and number of bars was a lot lower when I laid it flat on a table. When I either propped it up on the table, or held it flat with just my finger tips (basically leaving the back uncovered) the connection was fast and strong again.
I like this idea too because I can place it anywhere in the room for best reception and run an extension cable to it to keep it charged, while using the the 4G with wifi hotspot on my PC.
I wonder which is best as a homemade tripod. At those prices I could buy 1 of each and try them all.
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Any update on this one Huntman? Dont know if you got this ordered or not... just curious
Well, I just purchased it. Used the super saver shipping (5-8 [email protected] charge) so I guess we'll know in 5-8 days.
I'll post pics and final judgement as to whether or not it works...
I have the official LG desk and car docks. The desk is not fancy, but it hold the phone up, you just have to plug the power cable in if you're placing the phone in the horizontal orientation.
The car dock is great, solid, great fit. But I may remove the magnet that tells the phone to go into "car mode", since generally that's not helpful to me.
dylanear said:
I have the official LG desk and car docks. The desk is not fancy, but it hold the phone up, you just have to plug the power cable in if you're placing the phone in the horizontal orientation.
The car dock is great, solid, great fit. But I may remove the magnet that tells the phone to go into "car mode", since generally that's not helpful to me.
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can the car dock be mounted to my dashboard? i don't like sticking to windshield.
anyone pick this up yet?
I got it today... and it is sexy!!!
Now for the low down:
-Yes, the phone will connect in (w/o a cover on only)
-there is a gap though on either side, maybe a 1/4" at most
Even w/the gaps, I can still place it on it's side and the phone stays connected,
although, since it's being held up by the slim-usb connector, I can't see it being
good for the phone.
Now for the bummer (well, kinda) to get full functionality of the dock, you have to DL 'Samsung Home Dock' app from the store. Now, since it's free, you wouldn't think it was so bad, until you find out itlooks for the specific samsung fingerprint in the build.prop in order to install (to DL from market as well, I just took the apk file from xda.) So, now I need to find a build.prop that will sneak me through this little speed bump. Shouldn't be hard, just not enough time to search it out tonight.
Fortunately, the speakers on the G2x are so bad ass, even w/o the addt'l speaker built into the dock, it still kicks it out.
I'll get pics posted tomorrow after work.
Over all, considering our options, I think it's a winner!
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I got it today... and it is sexy!!!
Now for the low down:
-Yes, the phone will connect in (w/o a cover on only)
-there is a gap though on either side, maybe a 1/4" at most
Even w/the gaps, I can still place it on it's side and the phone stays connected,
although, since it's being held up by the slim-usb connector, I can't see it being
good for the phone.
Now for the bummer (well, kinda) to get full functionality of the dock, you have to DL 'Samsung Home Dock' app from the store. Now, since it's free, you wouldn't think it was so bad, until you find out itlooks for the specific samsung fingerprint in the build.prop in order to install (to DL from market as well, I just took the apk file from xda.) So, now I need to find a build.prop that will sneak me through this little speed bump. Shouldn't be hard, just not enough time to search it out tonight.
Fortunately, the speakers on the G2x are so bad ass, even w/o the addt'l speaker built into the dock, it still kicks it out.
I'll get pics posted tomorrow after work.
Over all, considering our options, I think it's a winner!
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Were you able to get the samsung home dock app working?
Any pics you were able to take of it?
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Were you able to get the samsung home dock app working?
Any pics you were able to take of it?
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Sorry, been swamped w/work. I've tried some customizing in the build.prop, but I don't have the experience to figure it out. So no go on the samsung app just yet, but I haven't given up.
As far as the pics, I've just got to UL to my computer to post them. Will do tonight.
Doesn't Mugen Battery offer one specifically for the O2x/G2x?
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Here are some pics of the dock, with and w/o my G2x in it. I want to apologize for the fingerprint smudges that are all over it... Who am I kidding, all that proves is how much I love this phone and use it.
Anyway, on w/the pics.
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Dock itself, sans phone[obviously]
rear view of dock. here you can see the built in speaker, speaker line out and the mini usb [power] connector.
A good [but very smudgy fingerprint-tastic] view of the phone in cradle.
This is a close up of the gap.
To be fair, as I've said in a previous post, I can set it on it's side while the phone is in and it doesn't sway at all due to how far in the usb connector fits. Still, I have to think it wouldn't be healthy to place it on it's side w/o some kind of cushion. I'm in the works of forming a silicone slide to custom fit it. Once I have time to do it right that is. I'll post pics after I'm done.
As far as getting the Samsung Desk Home to install, I still haven't figured out how to properly modify the build.prop to recognize it . I've got a post in the modding are of xda for assistance. The last thing I want to do is somehow brick my phone for a dock app [although I would LOOOOVE to be able to use that line out w/my google music beta as an alarm!] but no response yet.
Hi All,
Can anyone recommend a decent car windscreen holder and charger for a Nexus 4? Obviously won't be an official one or anything just something you've used for a similar device that works well. I've gone through two car holders recently because they were cheap rubbish. And my charger didn't actually charge properly it just slowed down the rate the battery drained!
May want to change the title from CARD holder.
I will be using the generic holder that Samsung sells for their S3.
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I have been using ProClips for years now with every phone I have had. I emailed they last week and they will have mount for my new N4 in Jan 2013. I will surly be getting one. They are very good.
I've used this arkon mount with the GNex, so it will work with the N4. I have it mounted to the dash in this vid (it has a sticky suction cup similar to clingo material) but it can also be mounted on the windshield. I plan on getting an N4 soon and this is my mount of choice for when I'm in a car (usually ride a motorcycle).
http://www.arkon.com/mobile-grip/galaxy-nexus-dash-mount-mobile-grip.html
Here is my nexus 4 with the cheap and cheerful Spider holder, I like it because its light and easy to move from car to car,and can be used as stand, I dislike it because it goes on the vent and if heating is on it can heat up the phone.
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I also use ProClip and will wait for them to have it for the N4.
I will just be mounting one of the wireless orbs to my dash. This is what I used when I rocked the Palm Pre and loved it! Obviously I was using the touchstone charger at the time.
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Going by previous history, hopefully Brodit will have one out in within a month.
Personally I think I'm going to try and mod a GNex Brodit holder to fit, if that's at all possible.
does anyone of you know, if there will be a car holder, which supports the wireless charging function?
if there will be one, i'll wait to buy a car holder, but if there won't be such a thing i'll buy an other one...
Oggy512 said:
does anyone of you know, if there will be a car holder, which supports the wireless charging function?
if there will be one, i'll wait to buy a car holder, but if there won't be such a thing i'll buy an other one...
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We here at iBOLT.co will bring out a new and very sleek car-dock compatible with the Nexus 4 in the 2nd half of December. It will work with all cases too and have an integrated charger. The challenge is that it appears that Google completely removed the support for "car-dock" mode in the 4.1.2 Jellybean for the Nexus 4. This means that even if we incorporate an NFC tag to start "car-dock" applications like "CarHome Ultra" the home button will not go back to the car-dock app screen, but revert back to the default Nexus 4 screen so you can't really toggle between apps without starting from zero...
For Brodit fans I'm using a passive iPhone 3GS holder that is designed to be used with a case on the phone. Works well with my naked N4 and should cope with whatever case / bumper I wind up using too.
It's adjustable and worked for my Galaxy Nexus as well.
They are quite keenly priced as well.
I personally don't like car mode. Add long add it has an nfc tag and wireless charging I'm sold.
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We here at iBOLT.co will bring out a new and very sleek car-dock compatible with the Nexus 4 in the 2nd half of December. It will work with all cases too and have an integrated charger. The challenge is that it appears that Google completely removed the support for "car-dock" mode in the 4.1.2 Jellybean for the Nexus 4. This means that even if we incorporate an NFC tag to start "car-dock" applications like "CarHome Ultra" the home button will not go back to the car-dock app screen, but revert back to the default Nexus 4 screen so you can't really toggle between apps without starting from zero...
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I personally don't like car mode. Add long add it has an nfc tag and wireless charging I'm sold.
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Seconded. Wireless charging is top priority in a car dock at this point.
Having a charger that activates car mode somehow is a must for me. Driving on the road without having easily accessible applications is too dangerous.
With my current phone (S2 Skyrocket) I tried the Infuse dock that was said to work with it. However it wasn't snug enough so it never activated car mode defeating the purpose of it. This is why I'm hesitant to buy other phone car docks...
Or are there other methods of activating car mode (without tasker)?
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Having a charger that activates car mode somehow is a must for me. Driving on the road without having easily accessible applications is too dangerous.
With my current phone (S2 Skyrocket) I tried the Infuse dock that was said to work with it. However it wasn't snug enough so it never activated car mode defeating the purpose of it. This is why I'm hesitant to buy other phone car docks...
Or are there other methods of activating car mode (without tasker)?
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I know back in the days of my nexus one you could just launch the car mode app and it would activate car mode. No tasker required. Although tasker makes everything so much simpler
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I know back in the days of my nexus one you could just launch the car mode app and it would activate car mode. No tasker required. Although tasker makes everything so much simpler
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Well I didn't use the default car mode app, I used Car Dashboard.
And how would you use Tasker for it? The only thing that would work is if you set a Tasker profile to start any time a USB charger would be plugged in right?
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Well I didn't use the default car mode app, I used Car Dashboard.
And how would you use Tasker for it? The only thing that would work is if you set a Tasker profile to start any time a USB charger would be plugged in right?
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Nfc tag would be easiest I think now a days.
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Nfc tag would be easiest I think now a days.
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You can trigger car mode from within Tasker - I'm using Tasker to make a home grown Zoom "car mode" widget visible when paired to my bluetooth
The Proclip holder for the Infuse 4G and the Optimus G may work. I'm gonna pick one, not sure which yet, now while there's a 25% Black Friday sale.
Infuse 4G: 71 mm wide x 9 mm thick
Optimus G: 68.9 mm wide x 8.5 mm thick
Nexus 4: 68.7 mm wide x 9.1 mm thick
So if I go with the Infuse holder, it will have 1 mm space to each side but the thickness is about perfect.
If I go with the Optimus, the phone will be 0.6 mm too thick and I may have to sand down the holder.
I think the Infuse holder may be the best bet and least hassle.
I'm using the Samsung universal dock and it is working pretty well for my nexus 4.
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Universal-Vehicle-Galaxy-Smartphones/dp/B008PX2VS8
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I would like to first like to state that I am amazed by the stability of the orb as a car mount. I have been searching high and low, thinking about settling on the Owl car mount, waiting on the Nokia car mount (going as far as purchasing the Nokia Wireless Charging Plate, for testing purposes only to return it due to it sucking) or just giving up and getting the old faithful ProClip / Brodit charging dock specifically for our phone( didn't want to spend 70 buck on the one specifically for the bumper only later to decide to run naked).
I knew that I would be ordering a couple of orbs (office and nightstand) but the thought crossed my mind," Hey what if I build( or have built) a mount around the orb?" SO I sat down with a friend of mine who does metal work and did some explaining of my idea. Basically I would mount the orb to the back of a piece of 3/32 or thinner aluminum folded on three sides, with a three inch whole cut into the center of the mount and then fasten it to the den under my car stereo. Simple enough for him to pull off, but not like it would happen overnight.
So, I received my Orb Wednesday, drove home and started brainstorming, I present to you that brain storm.
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Used a disk from one of the millions of car mount I have had in the past
I double stacked some 3M double side sticky tape, in order to level out the cars change compartment. The double side tape sticks to the console in order to keep the tray door from opening while leveling the disk out..
I then cut ( read tore) more double side sticky tape, doubled it up an d placed it within the cut out on the bottom of the Orb. Make sure you leave the tape's paper on it and get a good feel of the rotation you want. I rode with it for a day, angled toward my drivers seat. During my re-install, I chose to have it straight forward
I simply lined the Orb up parallel, but some may find it more comfortable or ergonomic to slant it toward the drivers seat.
So there is no question of the stability of the phone on the orb, I drive a V6 Honda Accord W/ manual transmission. It is ridiculously fast and has 2 Diamond Audio 10's on 1100 watt amp along with 600 watts on Focal mids and highs. I only mention this to give you an understanding that I put the Orb to the test, hitting S-curve entry ramp at 70+mph while accelerating onto the highway, banging 2-mello's latest Chrono The car was vibrating,mirrors shaking and moving at pretty decent acceleration and deceleration rates. I took hard rights and lefts, went over horrible railroad tracks,and NOTHiNG moved the phone at ALL.
If you have any questions, ask away.
Ride around with GPS on while charging on it. Let me know if you have issues.
I'll check it out tomorrow, on my easy to work.
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I loaded Google Navigation, connected to Bluetooth, launched Player Pro and started my 18 minute commute to work this morning. I have a clear view of the sky (no skyscrapers) all of the way to work. I never lost GPS signal, kept screen on in navigation, music playing and I gained 1% for battery status. I'd say it works perfectly for my needs. I may still have a riser built to bring it up higher but I see no reason to shield the phone from rocking or falling off of the orb
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Is it weird to have to look down while driving to do stuff on your phone?
The must I do is change music (swiping) answering a call (swiping). If I text is BT voice with
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...hough.
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Yeah I refuse to use windshield ones too, and unfortunately the proclip mount for my car is too far to the right for me to reach with ease, not to mention having to look right every time I need to touch it.
I have a place like yours that I could put the Orb too.. but does that location ever get in the way of your shifter?
Not at all. I can actually place it landscape or portrait. Only downfall is, which isn't a big deal, I now prefer to be in 2nd, 4th, 6th for a better line of site. Honestly though, I may have a friend build a short platform for it out of some nice expanded stainless steel... maybe 4 inches. I'll update with pics when I do
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A little update, I did some driving today and had the phone in portrait. Accelerated fairly fast from a stand still in order to hit a very big bump that I knew was in the road and the phone shifted a little. Enough that Tasker noticed a change in state and turned off Bluetooth, and then right back on. So basically the phone is more stable in horizontal state when accelerating. It didn't fall off of the orb, but did shift enough to stop charging for a micro second.
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What is the temperature in your area at this time of the year?
Many people reporting inductive charging problems in warm/hot weather
Sweet! If only my cigarette lighter worked in my car............:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
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What is the temperature in your area at this time of the year?
Many people reporting inductive charging problems in warm/hot weather
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I'm in south Texas, generated generally temperatures vary so much here, but right now between 90f-60f of course I keep my car at an ambient of 70f when possible... Summer is coming, so we shall see
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Thanks for sharing! Do you have your phone in a case? I wonder if the case won't stick well to the orbit.
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Thanks for sharing! Do you have your phone in a case? I wonder if the case won't stick well to the orbit.
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I have the official bumper
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I am planning the same sort of setup, if only I can get hold of an Orb in Australia!
Do you actually need to use the plastic disc from your old car kit? As it happens I have one lying around too, but thought I could simply double sided tape the orb directly to the console on my Golf. Looks like you could have done this too. Why not? To date I have been propping my N4 in much the same location as you have in my Golf and I find the maps easy enought to use there. Not so good for hands free though, unless car has BT which mine does not.
Does the charger end of the micro USB cable that comes with the unit terminate in a regular USB connector?
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I am planning the same sort of setup, if only I can get hold of an Orb in Australia!
Do you actually need to use the plastic disc from your old car kit? As it happens I have one lying around too, but thought I could simply double sided tape the orb directly to the console on my Golf. Looks like you could have done this too. Why not? To date I have been propping my N4 in much the same location as you have in my Golf and I find the maps easy enought to use there. Not so good for hands free though, unless car has BT which mine does not.
Does the charger end of the micro USB cable that comes with the unit terminate in a regular USB connector?
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I chose to use the disc in order to solidify my placement, my car has a change compartment and a cigarette lighter compartment, which have doors that open when pushed. I took the disc to "nail" the change door to my console to keep it from opening. I dont see why you couldn't double side it directly to your console, keep in mind, it has a small divot in the bottom, that will require you to double up on common sticky tape. I do in fact have BT in my car, so it is very convenient. The orb has a female end of a usb, so you can use any charger you choose. I had previously ran a micro-usb to my car mount for my S3(infuse), so I just plugged it in. I have an iLuv cigarette adapter and it seems to work great as far as charging time.
I have been brainstorming on how to modify a case as a sort of life jacket, while giving people some reassurance for their device. I actually have a second bumper that I have been giving some thought to, but honestly I feel completely safe where its at. Of course if someone wanted to mount it higher, I could see it would be a little scary.
I chose the Z1 Compact as I like to run/bike with my phone; not so that I can use things like Strava/RunKeeper/Endomondo etc but becuase I
a. listen to music
b. take calls
c. take photos
d. like my loved ones to track me in case of emergency
e. make calls in case of emergency
etc
So the high spec, waterproofness and size really appealled to me
And I have to say.. it is proving a delight.
I have now finalised my run/bike setup and thought you guys might be interested in the set up.
Photos attached
Run:
Armband: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-Xperia-Z1-Compact-Shocksock/dp/B00HUGVTIE
I have tried various armband cases over the decades (!!) but this one I have for the Z1 Compact is the best to date (and one of the cheapest)
It has a nice amount of stretch, a little key pocket and nice velcro closure that doesn't rub.
I would say though that it is not a tight fit in the armband case (it is NOT custom made for the phone).. but that is fine with me as I can easily slip in and out, it works with my normal case I have for the phone, and is still secure and not had issues on long runs (+20k)
If you want the smallest possible case for the phone then look elsewhere
The screen is responsive enough through the clear screen, but as with all the cases, the power button of the phone is in a bit of an awkward position
Bike:
Handlebar case: http://topeak.com/products/bags/smartphone_drybag_5in_bk2
Why bother with a waterproof case?
Well.. I suppose I didn't really need to, but I wanted something for the handlebars that would protect it in case of a fall a bit more, but wouldn't be too bulky. (also.. I could be on the bike in the rain for upwards of 6hrs.. not sure if the IP rating could handle that!)
The fit is actually perfect: I can just squeese in with the my normal case (Krussel FrostCover) still on. Without the case it is still a nice and snugg fit with no flapping around.
Screen responsive enough through the clear plastic front
The power button is okayish to press on the go
The downside I see with this is that the inbuilt clip on the back means that on bumps it can 'slap' a bit, so I might look at fixing that somehow (the case is good enough that I would want to do that rather than look for another solution)
also, if you wanna take phonts you need to take out of the waterproof case.
Run/Bike:
Headphones: http://www.jaybirdsport.com/bluebuds-x-bluetooth-headphones/
I understand people who say you should not use headphones while running/biking outdoors, but I do like to do it
These bluetooth headphones are the best out there.
Expensive but worth it: can use in the rain, no long cord, answer calls etc.
They have already proven the best sports headphones I have ever bought
The only downside I would say is that the stock earbuds can fall out, so I use comply foam buds (http://www.complyfoam.com/products/S-500/)
That makes the fit perfect and secure (can run for 2hrs without needing to adjust once)
No dropouts.
Hope this is helpful.
I really am in a near perfect place now with my setup.
I first started looking for the ideal set up to run/bike with, in 2002 (using the first phone that I started to run with).. I have finally found it (until the wearable tech means I use something other than a phone in a few years)
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I chose the Z1 Compact as I like to run/bike with my phone
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Thank you very much for your feedback :good:. Quite similar need for me: day long mountain bike and hike sessions.
I'm curious about any setup allowing charging the phone with a dynamo, but still being waterproof, or anything allowing to extend the battery life for a complete day of use as GPS track recorder and map. I have in mind a setup based on something similar to the Shimano Dynamo Generator Hubs.
Regarding the power button, I hope Tap2Wake & Wake 2 Touch, or any other similar feature, will be soon available for the Z1 Compact.
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Thank you very much for your feedback :good:. Quite similar need for me: day long mountain bike and hike sessions.
I'm curious about any setup allowing charging the phone with a dynamo, but still being waterproof, or anything allowing to extend the battery life for a complete day of use as GPS track recorder and map. I have in mind a setup based on something similar to the Shimano Dynamo Generator Hubs.
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Yeah.. the phone batteries are not quite up to the extended rides or ultras.
tbh that is why I use a Garmin Edge for my long rides (i don't need to go longer than that battery allows) and not use my phone for tracking.
in the past I have used different things for keeping the juice of my phone going (additional batteries, external batter packs etc).. but I think this is one of the weaknesses of the phone for that application
[1] the magnets on the magnetic charging socket tend to be weak so on a bike you will probably need to keep on reconnecting or use some sort of tape to tape the socket in place
[2] the normal usb charging socket is in an awkward position.. so the cable would jut out to the side.. but worse.. you lose the waterproofness and more worryingly, the flap is in a dangerously vulnerable position to breakage
[3] no removable battery
If i needed to charge on the go (on the bike) then I would defintely look at utilising the magnetic socket and tape the plug n place.
that would then leave the issue of keeping the phone out of the elements (especially on extended downpours) and for that you would need a different mount to the topeak one (not broad enough to have the charger in the bag as well)
there is also the other issue of amps.. you need to make sure that the phone is being given enough amps to actually charge. not sure a dynamo would do that,.. but those battery packs would if you choose the right one
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When you do get something sorted.. then post piccies! very interested to see what you come up with
Nice post!
I used the same Topeak case with my late SGS3, which was a very tight fit...
I have used it in different conditions over half a year and found one big nuissance with it. That clear plastic gets foggy from the inside and you have to clean that up every now and then (sealed rolled and everything). And I'm not a neat freak... also I don't have sticks for fingers, so cleaning all of it is just not pleasant...
As for the charging en route... you could still hook the dynamo output by soldering the wires (actually with some connector) to a solar battery - as complimentary powersource to the solar cell. Then charge from that, which gives a more stable output. Worst case scenario is that going downhill may fry a solar battery instead of the phone...