I really liked the dock mode on my older Droids (OG and Droid 3). They were activated by a magnet in the right place. Is the dock mode gone from the new Droids?
I don't see Motorola selling docks for specific phones anymore. The Amazon reviews for the flip stand seems to imply that a special charging cable the stand comes with automatically starts dock mode. Is that right? But the stand itself seems very unsteady, and too big. not much better than plugging it in.
Any other docking ideas?
Brian
There is a Griffin car dock and desktop dock available on Verizon's web site. I just received the car dock. Like the Droid 3 and Bionic card docks I had, the dock mode is launched when you connect via the USB port on the dock.
there's droid dream mode, which can be acteived either/or while the droid is charging or on a dock. so i'm guessing that's what you're looking for. it's in settings, under display i believe.
I bought a generic windshield dock, and the Maxx doesn't really seem to have a car dock mode. I installed iBolt Dock and Drive 2.2 (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ibolt.carhome) as recommended by the dock, and it does pretty well.
Just in case it works, I ordered the Griffin dock and the red bumper. Hopefully I'll know if there is a built in dock mode once the Griffin dock arrives.
The magnet positions are still there. Dock mode is the magnet position just under the M logo and car mode is on the left side (side without the volume buttons).
The Griffin dock does activate a dock mode, but it is merely a Motorola speech program. It does shift into landscape mode when horizontal.
svzurich said:
I bought a generic windshield dock, and the Maxx doesn't really seem to have a car dock mode. I installed iBolt Dock and Drive 2.2 (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ibolt.carhome) as recommended by the dock, and it does pretty well.
Just in case it works, I ordered the Griffin dock and the red bumper. Hopefully I'll know if there is a built in dock mode once the Griffin dock arrives.
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Car dock mode does work, but with the bumper case on, the USB connector is not long enough to engage so the phone will not charge if the dock is plugged in.
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Like the Droid 3 and Bionic card docks I had, the dock mode is launched when you connect via the USB port on the dock.
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The magnet that activates dock mode on the Bionic is on the little clip that secures the phone to the dock. Try it... if you don't flip the clip down, it won't go into dock mode.
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Car dock mode does work, but with the bumper case on, the USB connector is not long enough to engage so the phone will not charge if the dock is plugged in.
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I was very disappointed when I learned this. Excited that my existing charging cord in the car fit and worked, then realized there was no charging. As I prefer the bumper in use, I had to go back to the more generic dock I originally bought.
svzurich said:
I was very disappointed when I learned this. Excited that my existing charging cord in the car fit and worked, then realized there was no charging. As I prefer the bumper in use, I had to go back to the more generic dock I originally bought.
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I just ordered the Griffin Dock from VZW today and the details say it works with all cases no matter how bulky... I also ordered the holster case to go with it because it may be a bit unattractive but my Razr is two years old and looks new because or that holster and I work in the construction trades. If the griffin dock dose not work with the holster/case it's going back. I knew I should have waited too check the dock in person once I had the case.
Verizion/Moto better get on the stick with accessories for their phones. I mainly blame Verizon because the Droids are their exclusive design.
SnoDrtRider said:
Verizion/Moto better get on the stick with accessories for their phones. I mainly blame Verizon because the Droids are their exclusive design.
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I think car & home docks are becoming a thing of the past.
Most cars produced in the last few years have Bluetooth connectivity, and many have navigation.
Inductive chargers are more convenient than device-specific docks, and some, like the TYLT VU, double as a stand. Some auto makers are starting to put Qi wireless charges in new cars, too.
If you have Bluetooth on your car and a Qi wireless charger at home, what's the point in shelling out a couple hundred dollars for docks that will be worthless when you buy your next phone?
rlmesq said:
I think car & home docks are becoming a thing of the past.
Most cars produced in the last few years have Bluetooth connectivity, and many have navigation.
Inductive chargers are more convenient than device-specific docks, and some, like the TYLT VU, double as a stand. Some auto makers are starting to put Qi wireless charges in new cars, too.
If you have Bluetooth on your car and a Qi wireless charger at home, what's the point in shelling out a couple hundred dollars for docks that will be worthless when you buy your next phone?
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The OEM docks are about $40... not a bad price to pay for something the average user is going to get 2 years use out of. When you have a van or other commercial vehicle and rely on navigation to get you where you need to go a dock is a good thing to have.
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New docks are showing up on eBay now, including home docks similar to the Seido Jr. but actually made for the Evo, and a car mount made for the Evo,
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when someone actually gets one of these home charger/dock combo's and confirms they fit and work, could you please post here, with the link to the one you bought?
so many of these things are junk, and dont fit the phone, that I am afraid to try another one that doesnt work, after getting burned already
thanks
I actually bought a zuuma z4 and took it for a spin this morning. Wow that thing is solid! It stayed put even after a 120 degree turn at 20 mph!
It has an adjustable cradle with soft padding that holds my evo in place and gives it some protection.
I really only have 2 problems with it. It took me a while to figure out how to mount it properly as it comes with no proper instructions. Second, its byoc (bring your own charger).
Great for $30!!!
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zuuma looks very nice...too bad they dont make a home desktop/spare battery charger
I am not buying the home dock, as I don't have a use for it...but I am buying the car mount and will report back how it works. Coming from the other side of the world though, so it will be 10 - 15 days before i report back.
omegatyrant said:
I actually bought a zuuma z4 and took it for a spin this morning. Wow that thing is solid! It stayed put even after a 120 degree turn at 20 mph!
It has an adjustable cradle with soft padding that holds my evo in place and gives it some protection.
I really only have 2 problems with it. It took me a while to figure out how to mount it properly as it comes with no proper instructions. Second, its byoc (bring your own charger).
Great for $30!!!
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Does the zuuma cover up the camera in the back? I am looking for a good dock so I can video some car racing (autocross).
dxearner said:
Does the zuuma cover up the camera in the back? I am looking for a good dock so I can video some car racing (autocross).
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if it does, just get the ebay one and drill a nice hole on the holder
They sale a generic universal (rebranded) one at Wal-Mart that clamps on to the phone with thick foam padding. It's pretty stable and clips securely into the vents (or screws in / etc). It's like $9.99. Best of all, you don't have to remove your protective case to use it, since it adjusts with a button.
Food for thought.
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New docks are showing up on eBay now, including home docks similar to the Seido Jr. but actually made for the Evo, and a car mount made for the Evo,
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I wonder if it'll still fit if your phone has a case on. If not, that's a deal breaker.
New docks are showing up on eBay now, including home docks similar to the Seido Jr. but actually made for the Evo, and a car mount made for the Evo,
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If Car Mount is specifically made for EVO, why in the description does it say "Suction cup with lock clip to ensure your iphone 4 remains in place"
Same crap Products with different labeling
I just got my ebay order. This is the second item l got from the same seller. Unfortunately, the dock was shipped with no protective packaging, and part of the suction cup was broken. I'm hoping to get a replacement. There is a hole in the holder for the camera. Looks like the box was opened by customs, or was shipped broken because the broken piece was missing upon receipt. The holder is tight-fitting, and has 4 locking slots similar to my magellan dock. Build quality is ok for 6 bucks, but I doubt one would be able too fit an evo with a case in the holder. I have a zaggskin on mine. I previously purchased the battery charger and 2 batteries from this vendor.
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I received the car dock today and it works pretty well. There is a cutout for the camera, has to holders on the bottom (or side if you leave in portrait) and a flexible clip on the top. Has the universal 4 peg holder and the large middle so if you don't like their holder or need one with a longer neck you can get one. I have not tried it in the car as of this writing, only in the house to try out the fit. It is perfect without a case - with my "Barely There" case it fits, but no quite right. I will post pictures very soon so all can see what I mean.
Easy enough...
Don't bother with this one. The fit on the car dock is tight...too tight. Left small, very tough to see, scratches. You may not notice, but I did and I am not happy with this one.
Not worth the few bucks it cost.
DealExtreme just got it in for a little cheaper. They are good with refunding your money too when it comes to problems.
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.40745
Does anyone know if the dealextreme or ebay car holder will work if you have an extended battery with a larger back panel?? I ordered the extended 3000 mah battery off eBay.
Also, I just wanted to point out that the eBay car dock and the deal extreme one are definitely different.
I got the car dock and I really like it. It's a snug fit but the Evo pops in and out easily enough (I did not get any scratches on it). The Evo is held very securely and does not vibrate while the car is moving. There is maximum up/down and left/right adjustment and when the best postion is found you lock it in with two big hand screws. Overall I'm very satisfied.
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I got the car dock and I really like it. It's a snug fit but the Evo pops in and out easily enough (I did not get any scratches on it). The Evo is held very securely and does not vibrate while the car is moving. There is maximum up/down and left/right adjustment and when the best postion is found you lock it in with two big hand screws. Overall I'm very satisfied.
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You forgot to tell us which one you got!! There have been a few mentioned. And can it be used with a case?
Hey Guys. Its finally out. The OFFICIAL samsung Dock Cradle for the desktop or
as a car mount for NAvi by plugging in the Car Charger in your car.
It has a 3.5 head phone jack that "must!" work with TV out.
& a MicroUSB for computer mounting & power chargering (Hopefully the MicroUSB to HDMI adaPTER FROM SAMSUNG will work in this port to.
its is on the samsung website for a heavy price of $39.99
http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/...ype=acc_detail&subsubtype=chargers&returnurl=
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To Be honest. Im glad that it is horizontal for movies n **** but for $40 dollars!! that joint aint to sexy or appealing (Not like the Moto Droids Dock) but it gets the job done.
PREECH NOTE:
For those of u who want that full dock clock experience like the "Motorola DROID 1" go to the Android Market & download the app called
:"Desk Home For Samsung Vibrant". Desh home works with all Samsung special music & video player apps & even work with the "Daily Breifing" app. (The regular stock android "DESK CLOCK" feature will not work on the samsung Vibrant becuz the galaxy S has different music & video players from Stock android 2.1 or 2.2
I hope this was real helpful.
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Over N Out
Looks like it wouldn't work with a case on the phone. I'll stick to my bent paperclip stand.
The desk dock from Samsung USA is ok, but I still prefer the dock with the integrated speakers. Found it on their launch website.
I really want a dock station but $40 is kind of pricy, for now I am going to try this:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Griffin-Technology-Travel-Stand-iPhone-iPod-Touch/14575863
It says that is for iphone/ipod but I try it on walmart and works good, and if I pod a small case if keep working, not like the original that looks like it wont work with a case.
the good thing is only $13
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The desk dock from Samsung USA is ok, but I still prefer the dock with the integrated speakers. Found it on their launch website.
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What's the deal with that? Are they just not releasing that thing? I totally wanted that dock.
So there's no dock with built-in speakers?
not to bash you but that has been on their site for 3 weeks now. it is still listed out of stock, and if you looked at my post earlier, i confirmed with the samsung accessories department that nothing will be officially available for another 3-4 weeks
I don't see a way for this to be used as a car mount, anyway I really want a dock to have my vibran on my desktop, I get so pissed there is so many accessories for the Iphone 4 and no love for out vibrant
I dream about a cnc machine dock and back cover for my vibrant ahhggr!
and why isn't tmobile selling this docks and other accessories for the vibrant, they have all kind of crap for my touch 3g slide
For some reason, not sure why, I doubt that Samsung will be the ones who realize accessories are features. People buy gadgets based on what they can do with them, including dock them, mount them in their car, output to TV without hunting down a mysterious cable.
I think the reason iPhones have so many accessories is, in large part, because they have so many accessories. Out of the box this is proving way too difficult. This is going to bite Samsung in the sales end.
This isn't going to fix the charging issue but this is what I have decided to do for now.
This is for the sound.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CK5XEA/ref=oss_product
Guess I could lean the phone against it.
Make it less than $20 and I will buy.
Still says its sold out unless of course it wasn't earlier.
The iPhone didn't have very many accessories when it first launched either. Watch eBay and search for Galaxy S or Galaxy Vibrant, new stuff is being added almost on a daily basis.
I'm going to order some shape lock (modable plastic) and make my own dock for my car I plan on making it a lot like this dock, but it will surround the phone on three sides, holding it in landscape (add a to to the pictured dock. Between these surrounds, and the friction of the usb connection, that should be enough to hold it in place for most purposes in my car. I Also plan to build in a mic from one of the headsets for speakerphone over the car speakers.
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I love the aesthetics of these stands.
I got the H1 a couple of months ago for $20 with a coupon.
KerryG said:
The iPhone didn't have very many accessories when it first launched either. Watch eBay and search for Galaxy S or Galaxy Vibrant, new stuff is being added almost on a daily basis.
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When it launched, the iPhone came bundled with a dock.
Now I just need a bedside Dock or Cradle
Just got the Samsung Vibrant last week, and all my friends that have iPhone 4 are impressed with it, too. It blows away my old iPhone 2G and 3Gs phones.
The only thing missing is a good bedside dock! I always used my iPhone as an alarm clock and the dock was great, along with the snooze button right on top.
I've been waiting for Samsung to come out with it's official dock, but I'm tired of holding my breath for that one.
I got a black elago S2 stand (I'd post a link, but new posters apparently aren't allowed to here). While it holds the phone well for watching movies, it tends to fall over with the micro-usb charger plugged in, or when I clumsily try to turn off the alarm in the morning. So I'm looking for a more stable one.
Has anybody tried this one: ezestand
or this one: Samsung Desktop Cradle with Integrated Cable Channels- Original (OEM) ET-CS01SBEGXAR
Again, sorry for the lack of links.
The sad thing about our phone is the retarded plug on top. I mean common that limits us to zero aftermarket docks unless they lay on their side.
kizer said:
The sad thing about our phone is the retarded plug on top. I mean common that limits us to zero aftermarket docks unless they lay on their side.
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Well.. you COULD put it upside down
LOL, I thought about that earlier.
Anyone know if Samsung ever actually had the docks in stock, or were they out from the beginning? It's just surprising to me that they're now hyping all the Galaxy phones like crazy, yet aren't doing a thing about the accessories.
Considering the Incredible's Car Mount wasn't great... any ideas on good car mounts for the Thunderbolt? I figure there should be plenty of options out there because it has the same form factor/size as the Desire HD and Evo.
I'm looking for something easy... maybe two magnets, attach one to the back piece of a two-piece case and use it to attach it to a magnet stuck onto your car's dashboard? Anyone have a setup like this currently?
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I'd love for some kind of car mount that would allow shooting of video while driving. either a suction cup to the windshield with a hole (or self dremel job hole like people did for the D1) or something that can attach to the rear view mirror.
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I'd love for some kind of car mount that would allow shooting of video while driving. either a suction cup to the windshield with a hole (or self dremel job hole like people did for the D1) or something that can attach to the rear view mirror.
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I loved my OG Droid car mount, which broke recently. I used a Dremel tool to cut a hole for the camera and it worked great. I hope the car mount can move as freely as the Droid mount did. Really hoping for a desktop dock, too.
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Looks like there Will be some type of mount according to the screenshot seen about the incredible HD in Verizons system. There is a part number for the tbolt that ends in mount....
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I loved my OG Droid car mount, which broke recently. I used a Dremel tool to cut a hole for the camera and it worked great. I hope the car mount can move as freely as the Droid mount did. Really hoping for a desktop dock, too.
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That is what I will do if nothing else materializes. I just hope it doesn't stutter with bumps from my wrx
Purchased car mount
I picked up my Thunderbolt as well as a car mount today I was pleasantly surprised that the car mount does not cover the camera and that it has a place to plug in your car charger. It seems well constructed.
TheZuneLune said:
I picked up my Thunderbolt as well as a car mount today I was pleasantly surprised that the car mount does not cover the camera and that it has a place to plug in your car charger. It seems well constructed.
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does your phone sit in the dock properly? the micro-usb end of mine seems "higher" than the other end. kind of weird
Mine sits a little high on the USB end..... I really wish there was a way to get back into the car home mode though after you exit it..... right now I've been having to undock and re-dock to re-launch car home.... really anoying.
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I picked up my Thunderbolt as well as a car mount today I was pleasantly surprised that the car mount does not cover the camera and that it has a place to plug in your car charger. It seems well constructed.
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Was the car mount an HTC product or a generic one that would work? Can you tell me the cost? I just picked up the TBolt but my store didn't have anything so just wondering what my options are.
Car mount is made by HTC and is $29.99 retail at any Verizon store or online at vzw.com
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Any idea how it knows its in the dock?
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Any idea how it knows its in the dock?
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If motorola didn't happen to patent their magnet method that they used on their droid models, I would assume it would be a similar, if not the same method...
I think the magnet is standard, my htc eris, and fascinate worked by magnents
A general observation, here - if you want a bodaciously well built mount, look at Ram-mount . I have one in my Civic with two heads I can swap - 1 for iPad, one universal cell/pda.
Not cheap, in construction OR price...
Proclipusa.com...
I like and will keep the HTC Car dock. It suits my needs and is car to car transferrable.
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If motorola didn't happen to patent their magnet method that they used on their droid models, I would assume it would be a similar, if not the same method...
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Yeah I thought the Motorola's were the only ones that used this or had anyway of knowing they was docked.
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I think the magnet is standard, my htc eris, and fascinate worked by magnents
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I had no idea the Eris or Fascinate had magnetic switches or any way of knowing they were docked automatically.
I know the HTC Incredible has no magnetic switching or anyway of knowing its docked, basically there isn't an automatic dock mode on the Incredible at all.
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No,, it seemed to dock fine. Make sure you snap it behind the top overlap piece. I was very pleased that it did not cover the camera and the it has the usb mount. Charging the OG Droid while in the dock was a real pain. I shot some video with it docked this AM and it performed fine. The road was not real smooth so it picked up the bumps, but it beats me trying to hold it.
I can second and third the HTC dock is awesome. I'm coming from an original, then v2 droid dock.
There are a couple of things though.
1. You really have to jam the phone on the right side(by the usb) in the dock to get car dock to come up. Its super tight. You'll actually hear a click once you get it in far enough.
2. You can't get back into car mode if you exit out without redocking.
3. You can't dock the phone if you have any cases and such.
4. I can't seem to change any of the icon choices they give you. I'd much prefer a more "stock" car/home experience. There are a couple other minor annoyances I have with the "dock" program they use in general but it does work well.
Verizon has a car mount just like the OG Droid, it automatically turns the phone into a navigation, it only cost 30, I saw it yesterday, it has the magnets.
I might like a car dock if it fit my phone with the innocase on it.
I use my Thunderbolt for GPS a lot. I love the sturdy car dock that HTC sells for it. Any word of a car doc for the Nexus?
Also, surprisingly, one of the things I find very useful on the Thunderbolt is the flip out stand. I thought this was a gimmick but find myself using it frequently. Would I need to buy a case to get this on a Nexus?
I'll just make another DIY one as per my GSII and Desire ones. I have a guide on LifeHacker which was posted a few times on this forum
There's going to be an official car dock from Samsung. MSRP is $49. It will take advantage of the dock connector on the side of the device. So you should expect to keep your phone in landscape mode.
atoy74 said:
There's going to be an official car dock from Samsung. MSRP is $49. It will take advantage of the dock connector on the side of the device. So you should expect to keep your phone in landscape mode.
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Yes, the dock connector (micro USB) for the Thunderbolt is on the side also. There's nothing inherent in a side connector that sets orientation to landscape. Generally car mounts allow rotation in portrait or landscape.
http://phandroid.com/2011/10/25/galaxy-nexus-multimedia-dock-and-vehicle-mount-appear-online/
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http://phandroid.com/2011/10/25/galaxy-nexus-multimedia-dock-and-vehicle-mount-appear-online/
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Yes, here...
http://www.theaccessoryking.com/sam...s/ecs-k1f8beg/galaxy-nexus-vehicle-mount.html
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TabGuy said:
Yes, the dock connector (micro USB) for the Thunderbolt is on the side also. There's nothing inherent in a side connector that sets orientation to landscape. Generally car mounts allow rotation in portrait or landscape.
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The dock connector I'm speaking of is not the microusb port. It's 3 contacts used for specific accessories. The links posted above show how you'll always be in landscape.
I can't help it but I love all the docks. I always get the car and desk dock for all my phones. I use my phone daily as my alarm clock and like the desk dock to see the time, and car dock for gps/music. I assume they will have both, seems like a staple now adays.
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The dock connector I'm speaking of is not the microusb port. It's 3 contacts used for specific accessories. The links posted above show how you'll always be in landscape.
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But 3 pins isn't enough for USB or MHL, so what's the point of the dock? Just charging?
Chirality said:
But 3 pins isn't enough for USB or MHL, so what's the point of the dock? Just charging?
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Well that's all you need in a car dock. I don't use the usb/hdmi plugs on my X, but I could understand people would be bit put off if they can't use them in the home dock.
What I really want is inductive charging support. Then a car mount with inductive charging so I'd never have to a car specific mount again.
Two pins are for charging and the third tells it which dock mode to go into (at least this is how it was on the N1 and the MyTouch 4G). If the middle pin is grounded it's a desk dock, and if it's around 3.3v it goes into car dock mode. It was also suspected that a signal was sent over that middle pin to tell it which bluetooth device to pair to for audio.
On the N1 car dock, there was no audio out, but it had speakers built in. The desk dock did have 3.5mm audio out. In both cases a connection was made via bluetooth (automatically) to transmit the signal. Now that NFC is available, I'm curious if they'll change some of this.
Looking forward to getting a good quality car dock to go with this phone.
atoy74 said:
There's going to be an official car dock from Samsung. MSRP is $49. It will take advantage of the dock connector on the side of the device. So you should expect to keep your phone in landscape mode.
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Can't keep it in landscape as I assume once again in ICS there'll be no in call landscape mode. Really hate that lack of option.
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It would be odd not to have a landscape call orientation since the dock pins are on the side making it a landscape dock.
Odd or not it's never been possible in Android except for a few custom mods here and there.
Really annoys me as well, just seems like a simple oversight.
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Is this it?
yes it is...
Here it is $39.99 looks like available at the end of November
http://shop.htcpedia.com/samsung-galaxy-nexus-vehicle-mount.html
Does anyone know if it's got a built in Hands Free speaker?
No audio out for these docks? Am I the only one that likes to dock my phone and also have it play music?
I had that option with the Atrix, until the cable split. Then I couldn't find a replacement cable anywhere. Full-size USB, mini-USB and 3.5mm audio. I need this three-pronged cable!
HideYoKids said:
No audio out for these docks? Am I the only one that likes to dock my phone and also have it play music?
I had that option with the Atrix, until the cable split. Then I couldn't find a replacement cable anywhere. Full-size USB, mini-USB and 3.5mm audio. I need this three-pronged cable!
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What HideYoKids said, I'm also surprised of the lack of interest for a line-out from those docks, line-out sounds a lot better than bluetooth streaming! Is there an MHL accessory that can charge and give an audio line-out via 3.5mm cable? I can do without the charging as well, anyone?
Hi everybody! I've seen a few threads about figuring how to use the Nexus Wireless Charger as a car mount/dock for our Nexus 5 phones and this is the solution that I've come up with. It's not the cheapest option as this charger costs more than most others out there. However, I wanted to utilize one of the standout features of the Nexus 5 which is being able to use the wireless magnetic charger out of the box without any modifications. I also didn't want to do any drastic mods to mount that to my car. I've seen other threads showing how some of you smart engineer types can rig some cool setups using paper clips and rubber bands. I'm no Macguyver (though I wish I was that smart).
I actually have tried to mount a wireless charging dock. This was a few years ago when I had the Palm Pre, which had the wireless charging (and also magnetic) Touchstone. To keep it short, I used this moldable plastic stuff to fix it to a car mount, which was then screwed onto my dashboard. It was not pretty at all. Plus, that moldable plastic ended up melting on a hot summer day. Shortly after that Palm got sold to HP and webOS went the way of the Dodo. I moved on to a Samsung Galaxy SII and have been missing the webOS cards and the Touchstone ever since.
Now comes the Nexus 5. To my surprise Google/LG also announces the awesome Nexus Wireless Charger. FINALLY something equivalent to the amazing Palm Touchstone. I just HAVE to have it.
Once you use something like a Touchstone and the Nexus Wireless Charger, it's tough to go back. Yes, you can still plug in the microUSB cord and yes it's not a big deal. But once you start using a nice magnetic wireless charger, you'll know. You just pop the phone on, it holds in place, and charges. Simple. In the car it makes absolute sense. Now I wish that the stock Android homescreen supports landscape mode by default and that there was a better interface for car use, but those are software issues which I think will only get better with time. As far as hardware goes though, the Nexus 5 along with the Nexus Wireless Charger on a good car mount works amazing. No need to modify the phone or your car dashboard and the magnet holds the phone on strongly. The only main disadvantage hardware-wise is that the phone has to be naked for the magnet to hold strongly. I also wish the Nexus 5 has the Touchless Controls of the Moto X; that would seem like the perfect thing to do have while the phone is docked on the car.
TLDR version: Magnetic wireless chargers are friggin awesome and are even more awesomer to use as a car dock. List of stuff, pics and video below.
Please excuse my dirty dusty car, poor speaking skills and shaky camera.
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List of items:
Nexus Wireless Charger
Price: $49.99
https://play.google.com/store/devices/details/Nexus_Wireless_Charger?id=nexus_wireless_charger&hl=en
Arkon Sticky Suction Mounting Pedestal w/ 3" Articulating Arm
Item #: GN079WD-SBH
Price: $14.95
Use with
Arkon Vertical Female Dual T-Slot Adapter w/ 3M Adhesive Back
Item #: AP016-3M
Price: $7.95
http://www.arkon.com/
The 'Sticky Suction' items are new and don't seem to be on the site yet, but they're listed in the 2014 catalog PDF. I was able to order directly from them and pick up since I live nearby in Southern California. I like their modular approach to the car mounts by having the ball and dual T adapters and I was glad to find something that I could easily stick the Nexus wireless charger to for my setup.
Also if you're wondering, this is the USB Car Charger I'm using and it seems to not have any problems so far.
Scosche Dual 10 Watt 2.1A USB Car Charger
http://www.amazon.com/Scosche-USBC202M-Charger-works-iPhone/dp/B0077PM3KG/
I don't know how much I trust that magnet did it fall off on anyone im really tempted to try this out
I really want to do this, but I feel like you can only do this if you don't use a case. Even though the wireless charger should work with thinner cases, I don't think the magnet will hold very well unless the phone is naked.
PsychDrummer said:
I really want to do this, but I feel like you can only do this if you don't use a case. Even though the wireless charger should work with thinner cases, I don't think the magnet will hold very well unless the phone is naked.
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Correct. I haven't seen a magnetic one yet that can hold this phone with a case on. It's kinda weird considering phone cases are the norm. Why not make it with stronger magnets to compensate?
Sent from the jaws of my Hammerhead!
Better question is why can't someone make a case with metal tabs in the same locations as the phone?
That way the magnets wouldn't have to be stronger.
They'd have my money instantly.
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Nice project man! Very clean!
Can you do me a favor? When the phone is attached, can you measure the magnetic field? Just use an apk that measure with the magnetic field sensor of the phone.
Thanks a lot!
Enviado do meu Nexus 5
I have done pretty much the same thing (just a different mount) but I had had issues finding a USB cable that will work. Can you tell me which one you used?
mrro82 said:
Correct. I haven't seen a magnetic one yet that can hold this phone with a case on. It's kinda weird considering phone cases are the norm. Why not make it with stronger magnets to compensate?
Sent from the jaws of my Hammerhead!
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The Google LG Brand Quick Cover (the flappy one) actually has steel bits to align with the magnets. It actually holds on stronger than without the case!
This is VERY cool! Thank you!
Quick question, do you get any vibrations when driving, or when you hit a speed bump? I drive a truck and the dash vibrats... I wonder if it would hold. I guess I could always connect it to the glass...
Is your phone charging when you are using navigation app (Google maps for example)?
I've tried with Chinese cheap wireless charger and performance for this case isn't amazing.
At least it's not discharging, but not able to charge with navigation on.
Redwid said:
Is your phone charging when you are using navigation app (Google maps for example)?
I've tried with Chinese cheap wireless charger and performance for this case isn't amazing.
At least it's not discharging, but not able to charge with navigation on.
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I wanted to know the same, as I have a similar setup as the op but when I use gps the battery drains faster then it charges, trying to work out if the 2a car charger isn't supplying enough current or gps just isn't possible with wireless charging?
I need the different links to the apparatus, one of arkon items cannot be shipped to india.