SGS2 and external antenna? - Galaxy S II Accessories

Hi to all,
Does anyone know if there is a chance to connect the sgs2 to an external gsm antenna? I would like to use it within my BMW and I wonder if I can build a custom snap-in.
Thank for your suggestions,
Spampunk
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Does anybody know what is that little golden connector, above the battery, left from the SIM?
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I suspect it to be some kind of antenna connector...
Spampunk said:
Hi to all,
Does anyone know if there is a chance to connect the sgs2 to an external gsm antenna? I would like to use it within my BMW and I wonder if I can build a custom snap-in.
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Reminds me to the plug of my GPS antenna. Maybe it is for GMS? Does anyone know who at Samsung could help with that?
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this connector was discussed already, i think they said it was for an external GPS antenna.

this connector was also available for sgsI and I know there was a in-car holder for SGSI in which you should remove the back cover and place the mobile into the holder. So that the external antenna connects to the golden connecter for a more precise location service.
I'd seen it in a yt video when I had GPS issues on my sgsI on froyo while I was surfing through a solution but maybe after watching tens of videos so I couldn't find it now after a brief search

I did a quick check in the service manual, and it seems like this is related to GSM/3G and not GPS, but I'm not 100% sure (this connector is called ANT100 in the service manual).

It's DEFINITELY for the GSM/3G external antenna.
That said, DO NOT connect an external antenna there. It WILL damage the phone and the internal antenna will stop working. You can maybe ressurect it with a little soldering, but it's not worth it.
There is another thread where it's documented.

Do you have a link to the threat?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18594705

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no sound, need help fast

Hi. Problem: I had the headset inside, put it out (was not an original, with adapter 3.5mm to 2.5mm). No sound. So I read that the contact in the headphone jack is stuck.Where is the contact which is clamped ? I already tried it with a nail one hour, wihtout succses. or how can I test whether the defect in outdoor speakers? "It is urgent, thank you
B.R. Michal
it could be your speaker as well. that is what happened to mine
but it could be your jack. from memory, put in the adaptor and pull it out fast a few times to see if it is the adaptor.
i opened ma mobile and see the jack .. but which contacts should contact each other so i hera speaker?
without jack (hedphones) must be short (conected) pin 2 - 4
and pin 3 - 5 (see my send picture)
B.R.
Michal
P.S. sorry my english
but this are the pins which are solder, i need the inside the jack
it works now, thank you very much
hey, what did you do to make it work?
i dont really want to open the phone if not nessesary.
greets
i opened it
-_-_- Solved -_-_-
v1d3n said:
hey, what did you do to make it work?
i dont really want to open the phone if not nessesary.
greets
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Sorry man, you have to open your device like what i did me to. it tooked for me 2 minutes to fix that problem
But be carefull.
if don't know how to open your device, i advice you to not to do it.
ask an experienced hands to heal your Prophet
after opening your device, look at the jack, you will see it covered, its actually covered by a lil plastic cover that you can pop off with a small screw driver. the jack will be like this
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when you unplug the earphones, the metal parts shown in the red circle on the photo must be connected.
when you put in the earphones the metal parts must be disconnected.
that's all
Good luck to all of you.
Enlarge the picture by pressing on it in the attachment.
For detailed information go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=297871&highlight=jack&page=5
ThanX to camilo26sk for the picture.
thanks
it's work for me after one year i can fix my problem thanks guys

Nexus Charger : Good for UK 3-pin and Euro 2-pin?

Could anyone tell me if the chargers shipped from the UK are compatible with both types of power outlets?
The "Clover Unboxing Video" showed that the UK 3-pin "option" is clipped over a two-pin type casing ... but from the video, I could not be sure if they could be easily interchanged.
I am in Malta (which uses the 3-pin (BS1363) config [which I prefer] MOST of the time), but I often travel to Mainland Europe where the two-pin style (Europlug -- CEE7/x?) outlets dominate.
Would much appreciate any feedback!
PS .. I lovingly and studiously linked to URLs for both the video and the socket specs, but as a noob, I was not allowed external links in my comment ... No problem - I FULLY understand the reasons for this policy!
You would need the 2-pin "clipping".
Otherwise Just use a travel adapter.
I don't think it will work with a 2pin Euro clip.
have a look at the picture:
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The 3rd UK pin folds out and there doesn't seem to be an option to remove it.
I don't quite understand your question, but I think you'r wondering if the wall-socket connector on the charger is easy to switch between one or the other? If so then, yes this is just a pop-on pop-off manouver. If both types of connectors come with the box, i have no idea! Hope this helps somewhat.
Edit: Regarding the picture above, the 2-pin connector should be able to slide over the third plastic pin when in a folded position.
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Thanks Tim ... your picture seems to show that what I was hoping for is not possible .... So - I must remember to pack an adaptor when travelling.
Many thanks for your time and the others for replying!
The Euro clip in bit probably has a groove in it so that it fits with the UK earth pin folded down.
Galaxy Nexus has a USB charger so you can easily charge your device with a computer until you get a converter (they sell them almost everywhere) or simply another USB charger that works for you.

What's this part?

Hello guys,
I'm curious about a part that I almost find on every phone but I have no idea what it exactly is...
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So can someone point this out for me?
Greetins,
Nicothefunky
Nicothefunky said:
Hello guys,
I'm curious about a part that I almost find on every phone but I have no idea what it exactly is...
So can someone point this out for me?
Greetins,
Nicothefunky
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I think its an port to attach an external GPS antenna.
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Looks like an external antenna connection port.
Thanks for the replies,
Is there a possibility to replace this part?
I think i kinda broke it...
I thought it was a reset button (Fail to me ...)
Now I have bad connection/no connection at all..
Greetings,
Nicothefunky
See here. to bad you didn't catch page 2 before sticking something in it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1395128&highlight=antenna+ports
good day.
chopper the dog said:
See here. to bad you didn't catch page 2 before sticking something in it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1395128&highlight=antenna+ports
good day.
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Thanks for reply
But I don't really see a fix?(If there is suppose to be one on this page or I am blind which is a big possibility )
Greetings,
Nicothefunky
Yea, heat gun it and solder a new one on.
DON'T stick anything in, I repeat, DON'T stick anything in that hole, i know it's tempting to fulfill your sexual urges, but please DON'T, you won't like it.
Mach3.2 said:
Yea, heat gun it and solder a new one on.
DON'T stick anything in, I repeat, DON'T stick anything in that hole, i know it's tempting to fulfill your sexual urges, but please DON'T, you won't like it.
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I've been searching over the web for a galaxy nexus antenna connecting port(not sure how you should call it) and I can't find a site where I can buy a replacement part...
Do you know where I can find one?
Greetings,
Nicothefunky

Wireless charging car mod

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So I recently got myself a 2004 Nissan Maxima.
This is what the centre console looks like stock
Anyways, when I bought the Nexus 7 I placed in front of the screen and it was a perfect fit. I decided to open it all up and move the screen to a lower position. (I lost one of those map pockets but whatever). Sidenote: on the left side of the picture under the steering column I tucked away an Avantree bluetooth module. Helped me retrofit the car with bluetooth audio so no wires
After all that I was left with this:
So i decided to install my N4 qi wireless charger in there. It's pretty ghetto really, I bought some cardboard, some felt and a pvc pipe for support taped it all together and:
Gave it power by soldering a micro usb cable down the back. Placed it in the huge space while resting the end of the pvc pipe onto an inner lip:
Best part is, my N4 fits nicely as well and because of the rubber lip I created to help the N7 slide in, it isn't free to move around.
When I took these pictures the soldering wasn't done which is why they aren't charging in the photos.
Anyways, thought I'd share, hope you guys liked it! Also sorry if this was more of a mod than an accessory but still
Let me know what you guys think!
I think its awesome!
Question though, how are you running Navigation with the Nexus 7? Are you tethering your phone to it? Or is it LTE?
There are lots of offline gps apps (navigon, sygic,...). And you can update the maps over wifi since the n7 is removable from his build carboard. No traffic informations I guess, but that's fine with me.
Very nice though. I wanted to do a thing like that but there are too many modifications to do on my '96 Peugeot 106^^
Maybe with a new car in a few years.
On my 2.3 device I had a "car interface", it's helpful for quick interactions. You might wanna look it up
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[Q] bluetooth hands free and audio receiver

hi. first of all i've read the forum rules about questions but i'm still not sure if i should post here or in q&a since this is both a question and it's related to accessories. if this is the wrong section please move the thread.
anyway i'm going to buy a bluetooth hands free for my car to replace my old headset. since i always listen to music from my phone when in my car i was thinking about buying an hands free that also supports a2dp. i searched for some time both here in xda and on the internet but i'm still not sure what to buy.
firt of all a list of what i'm pretty sure i will or will not need on it:
integrated microphone, possibly with noise cancellation or a mic in connector or something similar, anyway i prefere not to use the phone mic
integrated speaker is not needed at all, i plan to use it only with the car speakers
keys for music control on the receiver are not needed
integrated voice controls or any other integrated function are not needed at all, i prefere to use the phone functions directly
now a list what i'm not sure about.
first of all is bluetooth 4.0 needed? i heard that if both the phone and the receiver have bt 4.0 i will have better audio quality and less battery drain, is it true?
i'm not sure about what i prefere about the internal battery and the cables. i prefere to have less cables as possible, but usually this kind of decives have unified cables only if the cable is built in both in the device and in the car charger. also they usually don't have internal battery. even if i don't think to use it outside my car i don't like the idea to have fixed cables. also an integrated battery will allow me to use it even if the engine is stopped.
i had tons of other questions before starting to write this post but now i forgot most of them, anyway i will update the post as soon as i remember them, in the meantime can you post both suggestions about my doubts and product suggestions?
anyway at the moment my best choices are:
GOgroove SMARTmini AUX
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Kinivo BTC450
what do you think about them?

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