Hi all,
Does anyone of you heard about the possibility that the desire have the same "docking option" than the N1?
I try to find out looking the picture I know of the desire but couldn't find out...
look here at the pictures:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=644750
you can see on the bottom it has the contact points that I believe are used in the nexus one docking station, however until someone gets their hands on a production desire then we won't know.
Thanks, I didn't see those before.
Can't wait it's release.
has anyone tried a nexus one (or desire) dock yet ?
Nexus one dock will not work, we don't have the pins on the bottom of our handsets
This review indicates the shape is different enough that the dock won't work.
http://www.tracyandmatt.co.uk/blogs/index.php/htc-desire-review
There are definitely no pins on the bottom of the device.
Can anyone recommend a good Desire docking station? Why (it's good/features) Where (from) and How (much)?
Cheers muchily,
Paul
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I am looking for a headphone adpater for my HTC Touch. I am located in Canada and have found one item that may work. Can anyone vouch if this will work with my device? From what ive seen most of these seem to work with almost all HTC phones.
http://store.everythinggphone.com/htc-3-in-1-usb-adapter/73A75A3571.htm
These sort of items should be universal. Though the one you link to is a bit bulky (3in1)
Hereis an alternative
I was really hoping they'd come out with a car dock for the G2, similar to the N1. But they haven't. I know that the G2 doesn't have contacts along the side for this functionality, but I was thinking that the USB Micro's extra pin could be used to detect a dock. Does anyone know if there is an API call to read the pin or do an A/D on this pin or anything? I know this is how Motorola detected if their phones were connected to one of their chargers or not, so this isn't new or anything. Other manufacturers have done this also, but the hardware has to support it.
Interested in an official desktop dock and also an official car dock.
Anyone know if one is in the works for the DesireZ/G2? I have both for the NexusOne and its the only real thing that I'm missing since I got a DesireZ/G2
Motorola uses a magnet sensor in the back of the phone to tell if it is docked. Whether the dock is car or home is based on the polarity of the magnet.
Here's a post I just made in the accessories form about how I use a droid X car dock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9112938&postcount=49
my video on the droid x car dock with a g2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cgZy6GkTjE
I agree, not nearly as elegant as the nexus one car dock, but it's a solution. Who knows if they will ever make a nice dock for the G2.
I just found this on the Brodit homepage:
NEW! Passive holder with tilt swivel
Item no 511377
EAN: 7320285113770
Item no 511377 fits:
HTC One X S720e (For all countries)
http://brodit.se/product.html?id=511377&pn=prod&brand=HTC&model=One X S720e
Will wait for the active one which I haven't seen out yet. They will hopefully do one with Molex connection too.
I've used this system on about my last 7 or 8 HTC phones and its simply the best.
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Does it come in white?
I've previously bought 2 Brodit docks, one passive and one active. Thats about £55 so far. As nice sa they are, I'm not wasting any more money on expensive car docks.
I understand only passive holder is released so far. Brodit normally release active holders a week or so later.
I had the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and used the specific Brodit passive holder for that device. I tried my One X in it and hey presto - it fits that holder too !
Imho, passive portrait docks are no good for the ONE X, the usb charges is on the left and the stereo jack on top. Unless you have a BT car radio, this would look ridiculously stupid if all was plugged.
I have seen this one on ebay, but I am not sure if the quality will be good enough and how hard it will be to fit in the phone and take it out again:
http://www.ebay.ch/itm/Support-voiture-Rotatif-pour-HTC-One-X-small-/130675791379?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_23&hash=item1e6ce25613#ht_1750wt_1163
They send from HKG, so it might be worth waiting just a little longer until anybody else makes a decent unofficial car dock...
the active holder is up on that site now
http://www.holdersandmounts.co.uk/brodit-htc-one-x-active-holder-cradle-with-car-charger-512377.html
Doesn't use the molex on the back, instead having a micro usb connection on the side.
Hoping it would have the molex connection being honest, looks a bit ****
bean_ian said:
Doesn't use the molex on the back, instead having a micro usb connection on the side.
Hoping it would have the molex connection being honest, looks a bit ****
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In either case the image would be wrong. I do not see a micro usb connection where the port on the phone is. There is a sort of "block" near the place where the pin connectors are on the phone, but it does not look very well positioned either.
Besides, what do they mean with "active"? I thought that the car mode could be activated only with the pins, not with the usb cable, or am I missing something? I have had this phone for 3 or 4 days, so I might still be missing half of the options
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In either case the image would be wrong. I do not see a micro usb connection where the port on the phone is. There is a sort of "block" near the place where the pin connectors are on the phone, but it does not look very well positioned either.
Besides, what do they mean with "active"? I thought that the car mode could be activated only with the pins, not with the usb cable, or am I missing something? I have had this phone for 3 or 4 days, so I might still be missing half of the options
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No, you are right, it's as wrong as some of the cheap docking station pics I saw in a docking station thread. Looks really ugly too this mount.
And I think a mere USB plug wont activate the Car mode...
Feel free to head to the other thread to post car mounts if you find em!
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I had the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and used the specific Brodit passive holder for that device. I tried my One X in it and hey presto - it fits that holder too !
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hi what model of nexsus fits? cheers
GSM matey, standard battery etc etc
Consider this: The official HTC car holder uses micro USB at the moment. Nothing uses the POGO pins as yet. If the HTC one doesnt even activate car mode then it's a bit of a swizz.
I doubt the brodit one would in any case, but I think they can be modified to do so.
EDIT : Also be aware that the picture of it is just a placeholder as the device in the holder blatantly isnt a HOX
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If the HTC one doesnt even activate car mode then it's a bit of a swizz.
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I got my HTC car kit today and it does activate Car Mode when docked and plugged into the microUSB connection.
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I got my HTC car kit today and it does activate Car Mode when docked and plugged into the microUSB connection.
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That is interesting news. If there is no contact with the pins there must be something else that is switching the car-mode, or else it would activate even when charging from the wall, which is not the case.
It switches to car mode and also activates Bluetooth too which is convenient for me
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Thats quite amazing! BTW what is the brand of your car kit? The original one??
Link to pics of my car dock:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25045678&postcount=28
and it's the original HTC car dock
HTC car docks have done this for years. They do something funny to the micro usb port to send an additional signal. It can be self modified I think. Good to know though
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bean_ian said:
the active holder is up on that site now
http://www.holdersandmounts.co.uk/brodit-htc-one-x-active-holder-cradle-with-car-charger-512377.html
Doesn't use the molex on the back, instead having a micro usb connection on the side.
Hoping it would have the molex connection being honest, looks a bit ****
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That doesn't look right to me . The USB connection is in the wrong place for the HOX. And anyway, this doesn't appear on the official Brodit site.
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i'm presuming you didnt read the site, which explicitly states this is a stock image as the holder hasn't been released yet?
Details of offer: http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/phi...eaker-dock-34-99-lidl-from-11-10-2012-1327890
HOX might look a little funny on it, but should fit.... anyone tried one?
How do these compare to the HTC official speaker dock? As they can be had for around £41 if they are similar in terms of sound quality it might be better to get the official one for the pogo pin charging?
Give me half an hour and I'll post up pictures and a short video :good:
Pictures:
IMG_1161 by nikzgfx, on Flickr
IMG_1162 by nikzgfx, on Flickr
IMG_1163 by nikzgfx, on Flickr
IMG_1165 by nikzgfx, on Flickr
IMG_1166 by nikzgfx, on Flickr
IMG_1167 by nikzgfx, on Flickr
looks nice, does it work well ?
Thanks very much nikzDHD, think i'll have to get one now
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looks nice, does it work well ?
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It's fine, just remember it's not a dock so it won't sync with anything. It plays music via Bluetooth, has a night light as well and charges phone when connected to dock.
As it's Bluetooth you can connect any Bluetooth device and stream your music, it's loud and sounds good for a mono speaker. Better than on board speaker. I do have a video but my upload speed is poor!
The Philips app is useless so I just connect straight via Bluetooth. I use it at night to charge my phone and as an alarm clock.
For the price it is really good, I was surprised by the sound it produces.
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mugglesquop said:
Thanks very much nikzDHD, think i'll have to get one now
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No problem mate.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwPEKRwboo0&feature=youtu.be
Ive done a little video for YouTube - please dont think i'm stealing any thunder here as thats the last thing on my mind.
However i do want to say a massive thankyou to mugglesquop for revealing this in the first place.
This has the benefit over the other Speaker Dock 'cr s650' in so far as the Philips can bu used with a multitude of phones now and in the future - as long as they have the mini usb ports on them.
Where as only the HTC one X will work with the 650 because of the pogo pins placement and if you upgrade your phone in the future unless its got the exact same layout as the HTC one X then the 650 will be redundant - the Philips though should be better value as even if you upgrade in the future the chances of your new device having a mini usb is high (higher than having the perfect placement of pogo pins i reckon).
EDIT - on a side note when i dock my HTC onto the Philips i have to remove my phone case as the charging port in the Philips wont quite fit snuggly enough to charge.
Soooooo anyone know of any decent gel, silicone, other HTC one X cases that are very thin (but offer protection) that would allow a fit that is more flush with mini usb chargers - thus charging my phone.
I have a MHL adaptor for my TV and on this too i have to remove my phone case otherwise the USB wont fit into my phone quite right - Grrrrrrrrrrrrr
Thanks for any suggestions
Excellent video mate I was having troubles capturing the volume but it is loud.
As for case I use a Tourmate case from obostore and it fits with it on, it is similar to the Rock sand cases which are popular.
For the price it's a decent little driver.
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wolverine73 said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwPEKRwboo0&feature=youtu.be
Ive done a little video for YouTube - please dont think i'm stealing any thunder here as thats the last thing on my mind.
However i do want to say a massive thankyou to mugglesquop for revealing this in the first place.
This has the benefit over the other Speaker Dock 'cr s650' in so far as the Philips can bu used with a multitude of phones now and in the future - as long as they have the mini usb ports on them.
Where as only the HTC one X will work with the 650 because of the pogo pins placement and if you upgrade your phone in the future unless its got the exact same layout as the HTC one X then the 650 will be redundant - the Philips though should be better value as even if you upgrade in the future the chances of your new device having a mini usb is high (higher than having the perfect placement of pogo pins i reckon).
EDIT - on a side note when i dock my HTC onto the Philips i have to remove my phone case as the charging port in the Philips wont quite fit snuggly enough to charge.
Soooooo anyone know of any decent gel, silicone, other HTC one X cases that are very thin (but offer protection) that would allow a fit that is more flush with mini usb chargers - thus charging my phone.
I have a MHL adaptor for my TV and on this too i have to remove my phone case otherwise the USB wont fit into my phone quite right - Grrrrrrrrrrrrr
Thanks for any suggestions
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Alright mate, quick question. Did you manage to get the dock extension (little plastic thing) to fit properly over the usb so it was flush? I just got mine today but for some reason the dock extension doesn't go down low enough so the phone won't plug in properly, seems to be getting stuck on the little cogs used to raise and lower the height adjusters, would you mine uploading a pic of it?
Cheers
Daven
@daven
The cogs have got to be wound all the way to the bottom - the little attachment will only fit on the usb section in one way i believe - it goes on about 3/4 of the way and the last bit needs to be pushed with a little force to snap it into place.
Ahh thanks, I got it after applying a bit of force. I was worried about breaking it. Nice youtube video, the dock is brilliant, I've found it to work really well with the sony smart connect app (which I also use for my nfc tags). I've set it up to automatically bluetooth connect to the dock and launch dock mode when the phone is docked, and then play music for an hour when I wake up in morning. Sound quality is surprisingly impressive for something so small.
How did you find the official app for it? I found it to be a bit too cumbersome, so just uninstalled it.
I've frozen songbird and Fidelio using titanium back up and i'm manually turning on bluetooth on the HTC one X and using Power AMP as my music player. :good:
I thought for the first day that i was tied to just using the Songbird/Fidelio combo so went with this. :silly:
Came home from work today and started up Power AMP instead and it works brilliantly, you can even change the graphic equaliser and the Philips Dock adjusts too - perhaps this is a feature of all docks,im not sure as this is my first
Im trying to set up something with 'Tasker' at the moment to get the most out of the Dock, though i have got NFC tags too so might have a play later and see what i can come up with
Just purchased one of the Rock Quicksand cases as its very thin but theres still no way it will dock properly to the speaker dock and charge, even after pushing fairly firmly it wont click in so instead ive removed the little plastic adapter that clicks on the USB and now my phone sits just nicely.
Incidentally i tried to sit the HTC One X onto the USB without its plastic adapter but leaving an ordinary gel case on the phone but that wouldnt work so my best bet is to use the Rock case and remove the plastic adapter off the speaker dock.
wolverine73 said:
Just purchased one of the Rock Quicksand cases as its very thin but theres still no way it will dock properly to the speaker dock and charge, even after pushing fairly firmly it wont click in so instead ive removed the little plastic adapter that clicks on the USB and now my phone sits just nicely.
Incidentally i tried to sit the HTC One X onto the USB without its plastic adapter but leaving an ordinary gel case on the phone but that wouldnt work so my best bet is to use the Rock case and remove the plastic adapter off the speaker dock.
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Just the way I use mine as well. Got the same case as you but Tourmate version. Fits well and protects it too. :thumbup:
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mugglesquop said:
Details of offer: http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/phi...eaker-dock-34-99-lidl-from-11-10-2012-1327890
HOX might look a little funny on it, but should fit.... anyone tried one?
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This is fantastic, I am also interested in
apparently i'm not allowed to buy one, but i might be getting one for christmas :highfive:
(left the page open on the netbook my misses uses
Hi All,
Has anyone heard of any charging docks either with or without speakers available for the OnePlus? I've searched and can't really find any. The closest I've found (with the micro usb facing the right way) is one for the HTC m8.
Thoughts?
Cheers
Seamus
sosullivan said:
Hi All,
Has anyone heard of any charging docks either with or without speakers available for the OnePlus? I've searched and can't really find any. The closest I've found (with the micro usb facing the right way) is one for the HTC m8.
Thoughts?
Cheers
Seamus
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hi, i found a beautiful one, but its kind of pricey for me....
take a look.
http://www.fuzzdock.com/
I purchased this one: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/361062263495...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
It's a wonderful dock, has a USB out as well that can be used for another device(I have an iHome speaker plugged in to stay charged).
The dock has a removable section so the phone would still fit in a case. Yes i know it says it's for the M8.