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i515 Pogo Desk dock back up on Samsung's site!

I was expecting this to happen...
link here:
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EDD-D1F8BEBSTD
None in stock, but I'm on the back order list...

I would love to get this but $89.99 is highway robbery. Looks great though and thanks for the heads up.

Dock is in stock now. Just ordered mine. FWIW the shipping is free... Agree that $90 is steep but there are still no other POGO options for i515 that I've seen.

Now all I need is the POGO car dock...

Not that GSM version is any cheap also, but you pay for a really high quality made accessory, any original accessory cost more than aftermarket..

Sleuth255 said:
Dock is in stock now. Just ordered mine. FWIW the shipping is free... Agree that $90 is steep but there are still no other POGO options for i515 that I've seen.
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I don't know if you use a case or an extended (2100mah) battery but if you do, could you post whether or not they fit or if you think they would? I'm really looking forward to this thing but before dropping $90 on it I'd like know cause my phone always has the extended in and rarely ever leaves the cruzer lite tpu case. Thanks!
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np. I have extended battery but no case. I believe this was tested when the dock first appeared in Feb and the extended battery fit. I'll verify when I get it.

Sleuth255 said:
np. I have extended battery but no case. I believe this was tested when the dock first appeared in Feb and the extended battery fit. I'll verify when I get it.
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Awesome, and thanks. I saw a lot for the GSM but not Verizon and I didn't see anything with a case but they all said it was a tight fit with no case so I'm not holding out a lot of hope it'll fit with the case but one can dream
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I received this a couple of days ago:
Thank you for your inquiry concerning about your Galaxy Nexus and we understand that you need a desk top dock that uses 3 pogo pins.
Samsung.com will begin offering the 3-pin desk dock for the Galaxy Nexus with Verizon Wireless this week. Currently, we dont have one available on our wensite to purchase. We invite you to call our Accessories Sales Department as we might have one available on our office to sell out.
Please call our toll free number 1-888-987-4357 and follow the prompted number queue for Accessories. A live operator can assist you between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, and 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, Central Standard Time.
Thank you for your continued interest in Samsung products.
Sincerely,
Victor Technical Support
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55Pegasus said:
I received this a couple of days ago:
... Currently, we dont have one available on our wensite to purchase...
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That looks like a form letter. Did they really send out something with errors like that?
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E15i said:
Not that GSM version is any cheap also, but you pay for a really high quality made accessory, any original accessory cost more than aftermarket..
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I agree. I ordered the GSM model from Expansys earlier this week and it arrived today. I couldn't be more pleased with its fit and finish. It also happens to be just tall enough for me to squeeze in one of my Tagstand NFC tags.

Ordered mine yesterday and shipped today... we will see!

Chinpokomon said:
That looks like a form letter. Did they really send out something with errors like that?
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I ordered using the phone number yesterday. Shipped today.
And yes it came with the errors.
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file transfer?
could someone let us know whether the dock supports file transfer between the nexus and the pc/laptop? or is it just a charger?

drsnappyd said:
could someone let us know whether the dock supports file transfer between the nexus and the pc/laptop? or is it just a charger?
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The pogo pins are for charging and audio out... no reason to suspect this would allow for data transfer without pins analogous to D+ and D-. Samsung even lists it as being merely a charger in the spec sheet.
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Anyone find a place to get it cheaper?
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yalkowni said:
Anyone find a place to get it cheaper?
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DIY if you just want a charging dock without audio out, it's real easy to make, made my in 2-3 hours.
Of course if you DIY, you can't throw abuse it it, it's gona break faster than the original Samsung one, but it works

Any confirmation of it working with the OEM extended battery and back?

mine will show up in about 24 hours. I have the OEM 2100ma extended battery and will post results as soon as I know them. Based on posters who bought this dock back in Feb when it was first introduced, I expect it will fit w/o issues.

Can anyone confirm whether plugging an MHL adapter to the micro-USB output on the dock will provide one with video output?
This guys says yes, but I'd like to hear from others to believe it:
http://www.careace.net/2012/02/22/verizon-galaxy-nexus-desktop-dock-accessory-now-available/

NFC Tags on a Touchstone

So I successfully implemented inductive charging into my Diztronic case so I decided to buy a few NFC tags to launch specific things when on certain Touchstones. Here I come to find out that when I put the NFC tag onto the touchstone the phone wont charge AND it won't detect the NFC tag. The tag works fine as long as it's not on the touchstone, and the touchstone works fine without the tag on it. Has anyone else encountered this issue and/or found a solution to NFC tagging touchstones?
On a side note, what is everyone's favorite NFC writer app? I'm currently using Samsung's new TacTile app and it seems to work pretty well (besides on my Touchstones...)

Some people have reported some strange NFC behavior when using inductive chargers, often when the charging coil sits right on top of the battery. The only possible fix would be to nudge the charging coil up so it doesn't sit over the battery as much.

ldp_frog said:
So I successfully implemented inductive charging into my Diztronic case so I decided to buy a few NFC tags to launch specific things when on certain Touchstones. Here I come to find out that when I put the NFC tag onto the touchstone the phone wont charge AND it won't detect the NFC tag. The tag works fine as long as it's not on the touchstone, and the touchstone works fine without the tag on it. Has anyone else encountered this issue and/or found a solution to NFC tagging touchstones?
On a side note, what is everyone's favorite NFC writer app? I'm currently using Samsung's new TacTile app and it seems to work pretty well (besides on my Touchstones...)
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Where do u buy NFC tags I am interested in getting my self for my car dock
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Bfitz26 said:
Where do u buy NFC tags I am interested in getting my self for my car dock
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Just go into Google Shopper and look up NFC tags. The Sony Xperia one's look cool and are my favorite.

ldp_frog said:
So I successfully implemented inductive charging into my Diztronic case so I decided to buy a few NFC tags to launch specific things when on certain Touchstones. Here I come to find out that when I put the NFC tag onto the touchstone the phone wont charge AND it won't detect the NFC tag. The tag works fine as long as it's not on the touchstone, and the touchstone works fine without the tag on it. Has anyone else encountered this issue and/or found a solution to NFC tagging touchstones?
On a side note, what is everyone's favorite NFC writer app? I'm currently using Samsung's new TacTile app and it seems to work pretty well (besides on my Touchstones...)
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because the magnet of TouchStone may disturb the antenna of NFC .
see my solution: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37290004#post37290004

[Q] Add NFC antenna to GS3?

I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 which depends on the battery with a built in NFC antenna for NFC to work. I am currently using a 3rd party battery that doesn't have an NFC antenna. I would love if there is an option to somehow add an antenna externally, but not through the use of a microSD card if possible. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks!

Doubt it. NFC isn't just a matter of adding an antenna afaik.

pcorlatan said:
I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 which depends on the battery with a built in NFC antenna for NFC to work. I am currently using a 3rd party battery that doesn't have an NFC antenna. I would love if there is an option to somehow add an antenna externally, but not through the use of a microSD card if possible. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks!
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It would be really be more feasible to just buy a different battery with NFC support. Trying to add an NFC antenna to the phone would be a lot more work than it's worth.

JunyuT. said:
Doubt it. NFC isn't just a matter of adding an antenna afaik.
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I assumed the rest of the required hardware is built into the phone and just the antenna in the battery, but then again the antenna probably needs to receive power so I can see how that would be an issue. Thanks for your input.
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It would be really be more feasible to just buy a different battery with NFC support. Trying to add an NFC antenna to the phone would be a lot more work than it's worth.
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Okay thanks, it's not too big of a deal to throw in an NFC battery when I need the functionality.

S3 need a antenna?
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tuansiro said:
S3 need a antenna?
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Just as much as any NFC-enabled phone does... You know that the antenna is embedded in the inside of the phone, right?

Damastus said:
Just as much as any NFC-enabled phone does... You know that the antenna is embedded in the inside of the phone, right?
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Actually on the SGS3 the NFC antenna is in the battery, not the phone.
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Actually I knew that since it was stated in the first post. I consider that still inside the phone.
I thought the user I answered to imagined something like this here as an nfc antenna.

While technically yes, you could make an antenna out of say aluminium foil if you could figure how to cut it so you end up with a tuned antenna, then connect it to the correct pin on the battery connector, I think any sane person would just stick an NFC battery in.
I think they put the antenna in the battery because it's up close to the back of the case. That would also keep it well away from the other antennas that I doubt would like the power pulses that NFC puts out while it's polling.
Oh and Damastus, that picture it hilarious.

I've done the wireless charging mod using Palm Pixi guts. That thin coil of wire is enough to break NFC communication, depending on where it's put. NFC has a VERY short range, so I'm sure it's in the battery to put it as close to potential NFC chips you want to read, and to minimize anything else getting between the antenna & chip (like cases, batteries, etc.)

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It would be really be more feasible to just buy a different battery with NFC support. Trying to add an NFC antenna to the phone would be a lot more work than it's worth.
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On the Nexus S, the antenna is built into the phone's backplate.
In theory, you could buy a Nexus S back, remove that antenna, and put it on the inside of your phone.
Run fine wires from the phone's NFC antenna connections to the antenna, and it might just work.
I'd expect reception to be lousy, since you'll detune the antenna by trying to connect it. This also assumes that the NFC circuitry is in the phone, and the battery has only the antenna.

sysadmn said:
On the Nexus S, the antenna is built into the phone's backplate.
In theory, you could buy a Nexus S back, remove that antenna, and put it on the inside of your phone.
Run fine wires from the phone's NFC antenna connections to the antenna, and it might just work.
I'd expect reception to be lousy, since you'll detune the antenna by trying to connect it. This also assumes that the NFC circuitry is in the phone, and the battery has only the antenna.
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Or..buy a battery with NFC support..
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I got my extended battery (4300mAh) with NFC support from a Chinese manufacturer for only $15. I know you have to be careful with those, but this one seemed legit so I took a chance and it works great - last forever - AND has NFC. Here's the one I got: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/NFC-Extended-cell-phone-battery-with-cover-for-Samsung-Galaxy-S3-I9300-4300mAh/577969392.html

just take apart an OEM battery and start playing with it. My guess is what you want to do is VERY doable.

If I recall correctly, the Verizon SGS3 inductive charging back cover has the NFC element on the cover, not the battery.
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nerys71 said:
just take apart an OEM battery and start playing with it. My guess is what you want to do is VERY doable.
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I thought about that but I don't want to waste a perfectly good battery just to try, although it's tempting.
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If I recall correctly, the Verizon SGS3 inductive charging back cover has the NFC element on the cover, not the battery.
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I think you're right, however I'm pretty sure that's what the extra two pins under the battery are for. These pins are only on the Verizon version of the GS3 though, so it wouldn't work for my T-Mobile GS3. Thanks for the suggestion though.

buy a cheapy chinese battery that has NFC and "have at it"

As far as I have known, there is a type of NFC antenna available in the market that can be stuck to the back cover of your Galaxy S3. In this way, you can take full advantages of NFC functions of the Samsung mobile with an alternative mobile battery. However, it seems that most providers like Sunshine Good Electronics Company only do wholesales business on platforms like Globe Resources. You can search it on e-bay, maybe you will be surprised to find on retail seller.

Monster Watts Wireless Charging Kits for Gs3

Just found this as i was reading on the wireless charging the new S4 is supposed to get...
Apparently this company as of today is selling three options for wireless chargers for the gs3.
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/samsung-galaxy-s3-gets-3-wireless-charging-options.
for 45$ ill give it a try and i get to keep my otterbox...

Hamspiced said:
Just found this as i was reading on the wireless charging the new S4 is supposed to get...
Apparently this company as of today is selling three options for wireless chargers for the gs3.
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/samsung-galaxy-s3-gets-3-wireless-charging-options.
for 45$ ill give it a try and i get to keep my otterbox...
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Very cool. I wonder what the charging pad looks like.
Also, while this will fit under your otterbox I don't know if it will actually charge it through it. Worth the $45 though!

for 45$ and a drop in solution i am willing to try and test it...

This looks like a damn good price tbh. $68 for a receiver and charger is cheaper than any qi combo that I know of currently.
The bonus is that it's also Qi technology so even if you change your s3 out, you should be able to get another phone that has qi tech in it or even modify that charging pad to work on other electronic devices (with some copper tape/wire)

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This looks like a damn good price tbh. $68 for a receiver and charger is cheaper than any qi combo that I know of currently.
The bonus is that it's also Qi technology so even if you change your s3 out, you should be able to get another phone that has qi tech in it or even modify that charging pad to work on other electronic devices (with some copper tape/wire)
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Thats exactly what i was thinking.. The odd fact that i just so happend to find this today and apparently it just went live today i am pretty excited to snag it at this price.
But As im sure the capabilities to wirelessly charge are inevitably going to be included in future phones it isnt like this tech is likely going to be easily replaced. And it also seems like Samsung is going to abandon using our phones tech as wireless charging.. or at least thats what i gathered from thsi article..
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/03/11/samsung_s4/

the thing w/ samsung and wireless charging is that they really have no idea who the hell they're really going to back. Yes, Samsung co-founded A4WP, but they're also member of Qi's group as well.
To me, it just looks like they're sitting on the fence and waiting to see who will come out as the standard before going all in. I also don't think Samsung will build it into the phone itself due to its current ambivalence on the 2 standards and most likely leave it open like the s3 and note 2.
While the article talks about a4wp having a few cm of range, he also did not mention that a newer revision of Qi offers up to 4cm of range as well (last I checked).
I don't care much for too much range for wireless charging, just enough so that any non-ferrous case will charge regardless of thickness. I have a Qi set and it has so far worked with the ballisitc SG (although it Can get picky, but that's due to the fact that I also modified the charger to be at a 45 degree angle and the case's bottom lip [on the hard plastic side] curved up a little for no reason)

mputtr said:
the thing w/ samsung and wireless charging is that they really have no idea who the hell they're really going to back. Yes, Samsung co-founded A4WP, but they're also member of Qi's group as well.
To me, it just looks like they're sitting on the fence and waiting to see who will come out as the standard before going all in. I also don't think Samsung will build it into the phone itself due to its current ambivalence on the 2 standards and most likely leave it open like the s3 and note 2.
While the article talks about a4wp having a few cm of range, he also did not mention that a newer revision of Qi offers up to 4cm of range as well (last I checked).
I don't care much for too much range for wireless charging, just enough so that any non-ferrous case will charge regardless of thickness. I have a Qi set and it has so far worked with the ballisitc SG (although it Can get picky, but that's due to the fact that I also modified the charger to be at a 45 degree angle and the case's bottom lip [on the hard plastic side] curved up a little for no reason)
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Right that much i understand...
I was holding out for the wireless charging where i didnt need to have it directly on the base. and every few months i search around for a viable option.
So far, since my free time is limited, this seems like the best all in one solution that doesnt require me to change my case, and its a good price.

Hamspiced said:
Right that much i understand...
I was holding out for the wireless charging where i didnt need to have it directly on the base. and every few months i search around for a viable option.
So far, since my free time is limited, this seems like the best all in one solution that doesnt require me to change my case, and its a good price.
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in you case it seems to be a cheaper and more reliable solution imo.
all in all, it's a good find. although I should've ask if it affects nfc as well..
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The stealth one, and the one built into a battery cover can be found on a different site for only about $15.

this one comes with a charger as well.. which would cost 50-60 usd more. so it's a good deal.
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Well.. I bought mine for $47.90 with the charger and receiver, so if your willing to spend just another $2 then you can get that with less of the wait.

that's great. any link for others who might be interested?
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Hm.. I like how there is radio silence as soon as there is a mention of link to provide proof.....

I wonder if the smart one works with those thin protective cases?

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that's great. any link for others who might be interested?
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What do you mean link for others? i ordered mine the day i posted.

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What do you mean link for others? i ordered mine the day i posted.
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That was for Tenchuboy, not you.
He claimed he got a set that was cheaper and all that, so I asked a link so he can prove it. So far, complete silence from him.

OOOhhhhhhh....
i got it. i know i could make a set with the palm pixie stuff, i priced it out on amazon and total with a charging dock its like 20$... but i dont have the time to. im only actually home about 3 days a month. id rather be lazy..

Just an FYI i got my wireless charging kit from this company and it works great. Its a small device that attaches to the back of the stock battery. Its very small and it fits perfectly, very small buldge from the device but the back case fits on fine and my otterbox fits it perfectly.
the best part, it works with the stock otterbox. there were no issues with wireless charging whatsoever.

How is this one any different than any of the other wireless IQ receiver pads & chargers for the s3?
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That it works with all variants, doesnt require you to change out your battery door, although they offer a solution for it, and its pad and reciever for 40$

[Q] Galaxy Nexus NFC ( and SIV as well)

Hello,
Well it might be a basic question , but still baffles me a bit. I have a Galaxy Nexus i9250 and Galaxy S-IV. I am not sure I understand where "exactly" is the NFC chip located in both these handsets. Is the NFC built into the battery, or the mobile's mainboard itself.
If it is built in the mobile's mainboard, then why does it matter to always replace the OEM NFC battery with an aftermarket battery with NFC support. I can get it replaced with any stock battery and can still have NFC capability, correct ?
Can someone please elaborate and clear this confusion once and for all.
Thanks.

Both Galaxy Nexus and Galaxy S4 have the NFC chip on the motherboard BUT have the NFC antenna in the battery, so if you replace it with a general one it will NOT work.
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AndyYan said:
Both Galaxy Nexus and Galaxy S4 have the NFC chip on the motherboard BUT have the NFC antenna in the battery, so if you replace it with a general one it will NOT work.
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Thanks for clarifying. Just one more thing.
If I am using a wireless charger with either of these or other mobiles, then the induction charging sticker (with contacts to the phones mainboard where applicable) usually sits or piggybacks on the battery itself. In that case even if it is NFC enabled battery, will the NFC antenna work ? Has anybody tried making it work like this.
Thanks.

Ok got the answer....I may have to use an nfc antenna since s4 also had open contact points on the back for such an external antenna.
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