The Best car mount for E4GT - Samsung Epic 4G Touch

I been using this mount for a month now and it is top notch. Way better than any other. It is spring hold and adjustable to any size phone. You will not regret.
https://www.gpscity.com/ram-mount-universal-top-clamping-hook-cradle.html

I've been using this one for about a year with a few different phones. Best mount I have ever used. I have one in my car and another in my wife's.
Car mount

I am a big fan of the Samsung Infuse 4G car dock. $17.51 from AT&T WITH a Samsung Infuse 4G desktop dock.

chazglenn3 said:
I am a big fan of the Samsung Infuse 4G car dock. $17.51 from AT&T WITH a Samsung Infuse 4G desktop dock.
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+1 That's what I've got

puff601 said:
+1 That's what I've got
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wasnt able to score that deal...sales rep looked at me like i walked in with my **** in my hand

Do you have another AT&T store you can try? They have to ring up the car dock first, then the desktop dock. The pricing is already in the computer...I would just tell the rep to be sure to ring up the car dock first.
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I just got mine two days ago. They are really nice at the store I went to. Just ask them to ring it up, in my case it didn't matter that the girl rang the desk dock first.

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OEM Car kit available from Samsung now

The OEM Car kit is finally available directly from Samsung. It had been on backorder until today.
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ECS-K1D9BEGSTA
Use this code: SAMSUNG#1 for an additional 15% discount.
Why does this car kit show a horizontal camera opening instead of a vertical one, like our phone has.
Awesome! Thanks for the heads up. Just ordered mine.
kanyewest said:
Why does this car kit show a horizontal camera opening instead of a vertical one, like our phone has.
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I assume it is not the correct picture. Will post pictures when I receive mine.
Thanks.. .just ordered mine too.
Does this not play audio through the usb port like the original SGS was supposed to do?
dutchman71 said:
I assume it is not the correct picture. Will post pictures when I receive mine.
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Devi0124 said:
Does this not play audio through the usb port like the original SGS was supposed to do?
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I too was trying to find this out. I can see no proof of a Audio Output on this dock. Don’t mean it doesn’t, but they are not advertising that it does, nor are there any pictures of it that I found. The Samsung OEM Infuse dock, that works perfect on our phones has an audio out that works even on our Epic Touch, and it is ½ the price as this one
CrozB said:
I too was trying to find this out. I can see no proof of a Audio Output on this dock. Don’t mean it doesn’t, but they are not advertising that it does, nor are there any pictures of it that I found. The Samsung OEM Infuse dock, that works perfect on our phones has an audio out that works even on our Epic Touch, and it is ½ the price as this one
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the audio out doesn't work.... If you read his thread, that is the only thing he doesn't like about that dock.
leyvatron said:
the audio out doesn't work.... If you read his thread, that is the only thing he doesn't like about that dock.
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I assume you are referring to my thread? It actually does work As it was pointed out to me in "my" review of the infuse dock thread, you just have to go in to the setting > dock settings > Check Use External Speakers...
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I assume you are referring to my thread? It actually does work As it was pointed out to me in "my" review of the infuse dock thread, you just have to go in to the setting > dock settings > Check Use External Speakers...
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HAHA! Yeah, your thread. Dammit! I already ordered this one.
Ordered mine as well! Can't wait. Finally a dock that allows the camera to be used. I think they were thinking of iOnRoad and video recording while driving.
Two points...
This was available yesterday and not on backorder
The infuse dock is half the price through at&t with free shipping (also as pointed out yesterday)
Just thought of another point. If you really think that the audio out from the official Epic Touch is going to be different from the Infuse dock, then this must be your first Samsung phone...
walord said:
Two points...
This was available yesterday and not on backorder
The infuse dock is half the price through at&t with free shipping (also as pointed out yesterday)
Just thought of another point. If you really think that the audio out from the official Epic Touch is going to be different from the Infuse dock, then this must be your first Samsung phone...
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Agreed. $17 is a better price for the Infuse dock! Mine works great! Timely the official one came out the day after I got mine from AT&T.
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mmark27 said:
Agreed. $17 is a better price for the Infuse dock! Mine works great! Timely the official one came out the day after I got mine from AT&T.
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Ditto! 10 chars
CrozB said:
I too was trying to find this out. I can see no proof of a Audio Output on this dock. Don’t mean it doesn’t, but they are not advertising that it does, nor are there any pictures of it that I found. The Samsung OEM Infuse dock, that works perfect on our phones has an audio out that works even on our Epic Touch, and it is ½ the price as this one
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AWESOME! Thanks for this!
that looks sweet watching movies while driving lol dont do it i had a litle accident while playing with samsung epic 4 g touch
How are you guys ordering this??? I can't find them on a reliable site
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Official dock from Samsung arrived today. Very nice, works as advertised. Micro USB and 3.5mm outputs on the dock.
Hey Dutchman, Can you take a screen shot of what the phone does once docked? Is the ock app included? I know that the car home app from samsung is not available for the touch as it was for the OG Epic. Unless updated in the last week or so.
Also would you be willing to see how well ionroad works with this dock? I am waiting for delivery now but a heads up would be awesome if you had the time.
also received mine today.... works and looks great.

Infuse car dock

Can anyone confirm whether the Samsung Infuse car dock actually world for the E4GT?
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Yes, it works great. Even better than the official E4GT dock, from what I've read.
If you don't already know about the deal, search for the Infuse dock thread in Accessories (I think). You can buy the desk and car docks together for around $18 at the AT&T store.
Just stopped by my local ATT store to check this out for myself...
For those that are skeptical or were unaware, ATT is selling the Samsung Infuse Car dock for 50% off since they are EOLing the Infuse. Anyways, the car dock is a 98% match for the ET4G.
Why do I only give it a 98% match? Because the space for the camera on the back of it doesn't line up 100%. It doesn't affect function at all, but I guess if you were trying to take a picture through your mount while driving it might not work the greatest. Other than that, all ports and holes line up PERFECT with the phone. For $18 after tax it has got to be the best option out there right now for car mounts for our phone.
Anyways, hope this helps someone. I can post pics if needed...

Infuse 4G Car Dock %17.50+tax YMMV

Looks like corporat ATT stores are clearing out their Infuse docks for 50% off retail. Just picked up a new in box official Samsung dock at the corporate att store in Bellevue Square.
Does the gs3 fit in it?
The_Biz said:
Does the gs3 fit in it?
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Yes
1Android said:
Yes
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With a case on?
rosedog said:
With a case on?
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9wBmmKhp9Y
I'm gonna say probably no.
Does it play audio through the USB like if you use Pandora?
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I can confirm that it works. I used this on my epic 4g touch and it works with the gs3 too. audio and charging ports work too. Its not a perfect fit but you dont have to force it. Wont fit with a case on
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Do you by chance have the Infuse desk dock also to try it in?
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With a case on?
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From the pictures and video I have seen, I don't think it will work with a case on.... that being said nothing stopping ya from making alterations to the case to make it fit. It is plastic... I have one en-route and will also be getting a case as soon as I can decide on what one. Dock is cheap enough to risk being a bit creative.
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SIII naked is a tight fit.
SIII with a case is an absolute 'not happening'.
With that said, you can take a heat gun to the plastic arms of the Infuse case and bend them outwards. Doing this will let the SIII fit with a case on.
But whether or not it will "snap into place" as it does naked, or whether it retains the ability to hold it in place at all... is not something I can say for certain.
I do plan on trying it though. Just need to find the spare time.
Do you have a link to this thing online somewhere so I can see what you're talking about?
I believe I found the dock on AT&T's online shop, current price $17.99. I'd post the link, but I've got under 10 posts (this is my first) so that feature's disabled for me. Best I can do for the time being: /shop/wireless/accessories/cases/sku5190308.html
Very interesting, I'm considering grabbing one for my Verizon S3, because I currently have no car mount of any kind and have been looking through my options.
For those with one already:
Does this dock obscure the S3's headphone port at all?
General thoughts on build quality, windshield suction strength, etc.?
Are there any other decent car docks with comparable prices I might want to look at?
Avohkah Tamer said:
I believe I found the dock on AT&T's online shop, current price $17.99. I'd post the link, but I've got under 10 posts (this is my first) so that feature's disabled for me. Best I can do for the time being: /shop/wireless/accessories/cases/sku5190308.html
Very interesting, I'm considering grabbing one for my Verizon S3, because I currently have no car mount of any kind and have been looking through my options.
For those with one already:
Does this dock obscure the S3's headphone port at all?
General thoughts on build quality, windshield suction strength, etc.?
Are there any other decent car docks with comparable prices I might want to look at?
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It's really sturdy with a GS3, suction is good as well. No vibrations even on at high speeds. Headphone port isn't obscured, although remember you can just use the audio out jack on the dock itself so that you don't have to fiddle with plugging/unplugging an aux cable in your car.
Got mine, now just waiting for my S3. Looks pretty nice for sure.
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Does it play audio through the USB like if you use Pandora?
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I just got mine this morning, and tried Pandora and Play Music and neither would play audio through the usb. Not sure if I'm missing something, but audio is being played from the speaker.
EDIT: Went into Settings>Dock and "Audio output mode" wasn't checked. Checked it and now audio plays through usb.
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I just got mine this morning, and tried Pandora and Play Music and neither would play audio through the usb. Not sure if I'm missing something, but audio is being played from the speaker.
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You just need to go into phone/settings/dock/ and enable audio-out through 3.5mm jack. Then connect a 3.5mm audio cable from dock to car stereo. You do not use the headphone jack on the phone. You use the port on the dock.
Or use bluetooth.
Is this the one you're all talking about?
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-INFUS...=8-1&keywords=vehicle+mount+samsung+infuse+4g
http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/accessories/cases/sku5190308.html#fbid=duvu_aKWV7e
BonesHopkins said:
Is this the one you're all talking about?
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-INFUS...=8-1&keywords=vehicle+mount+samsung+infuse+4g
http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/accessories/cases/sku5190308.html#fbid=duvu_aKWV7e
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Yep.
Avohkah Tamer said:
I believe I found the dock on AT&T's online shop, current price $17.99. I'd post the link, but I've got under 10 posts (this is my first) so that feature's disabled for me. Best I can do for the time being: /shop/wireless/accessories/cases/sku5190308.html
Very interesting, I'm considering grabbing one for my Verizon S3, because I currently have no car mount of any kind and have been looking through my options.
For those with one already:
Does this dock obscure the S3's headphone port at all?
General thoughts on build quality, windshield suction strength, etc.?
Are there any other decent car docks with comparable prices I might want to look at?
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Just ordered mine as I couldn't source any in brick and mortars locally. $19 shipped 2 day air, can't beat that.
Edit, they just shipped it out not only the same day but they overnight shipped it. Not bad for $19
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Just ordered one too. $19.25 shipped. Should be here some time this week.

[Q]S3 Specific Car Dock

Is there a car dock made specifically for the S3 that has a USB connection that will automatically enable car mode.
I had one for my Atrix but I can't seem to find one for the S3.
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Bump.
Anyone.
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I haven't seen one as of yet. there are some nice Samsung brand car docks though, and although its not exactly what you are looking for couldn't you use one of those NFC tec tiles to put it in car mode, maybe attach it right to a dock?
If you find one, please toss up a link...
The Samsung Infuse car dock that AT&T has works for it. Won't fit with a case on but it does enable the car dock and it fits perfectly. It was on sale for 17 bucks not long ago.
The US Galaxy S2 had a dock like this. The things that Samsung does just doesn't make sense.
Sistum Id said:
The US Galaxy S2 had a dock like this. The things that Samsung does just doesn't make sense.
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This is where Bluetooth and Tasker come in handy
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This is where Bluetooth and Tasker come in handy
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Tasker is awesome, but Llama is a great alternative as well for those looking for a free solution.
syrne said:
The Samsung Infuse car dock that AT&T has works for it. Won't fit with a case on but it does enable the car dock and it fits perfectly. It was on sale for 17 bucks not long ago.
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+1
The Infuse dock automatically starts my car app (Car Home Ultra) and the USB charging and 3.5mm audio out work flawlessly. Only downside is the fact that it won't work with a case, as the previous poster mentioned, but I use a Diztronic TPU style case that takes seconds to remove and put back on so I don't mind it at all.
I use an NFC sticker, with NFC Task Launcher, to initiate (and terminate) car dock mode.
The dock that works is the Infuse 4G car dock. I bought mine from AT&T for $17.99, but it's sold out now. Amazon has it in stock for $29.99. I'm not aware of a better price at the moment, but I'd search and look for the best price.
I'm using a Brodit active charge cradle with an NFC tag (NFC Launcher kicking off a Tasker profile). By far the best & most secure cradle I've seen or used, but not cheap (about £50 all up).

Car Dock??

Is ibolt still the best car dock? is there seriously nothing better out there?
Made with the S3 in mind, yes (although it says it works with other models, like the S2). I haven't seen anything else out there apart from the Infuse dock which has gone scarce.
I've already got one, and a second on the way for my other car. With the current AT&T ICS software, USB sound works, but phone call sound doesn't route out the USB, so you must use the built-in speaker or a bluetooth unit.
I also have a T-Mobile S3 on official JB release. Works the same as the AT&T software, but I haven't actually tried phone calls to see if Samsung/T-Mobile fixed that issue.
I've been told CM10 supports both USB and phone audio, but I've never seen anyone confirm the phone audio part.
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Is ibolt still the best car dock? is there seriously nothing better out there?
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I found this... http://www.wirelessground.com/ibolt-samsung-galaxy-s3-s-iii-intelligent-vehicle-charging-dock.html for $36.95+Shipping (Cyber Monday Special) any better price than that out there?
It's [ibolt] the best option for a dock that has built-in USB cable capability. Unless you use a naked phone, then I would prefer the Infuse dock (does not work with ANY cases).
If you don't need USB cable built into the dock, then there are several options that look better IMO.
I'm really disappointed there aren't better dock options from Samsung themselves. No Infuse type dock for the S3 with case option. Very disappointed considering how many bazillions of S3's they have sold.
I just got the Imagnet holder today gonna test it out
+1 for imagnet. have gone through many docks and couldnt be happier with it
Heres a couple of mounts I found while searching for some different mounting options for my car. They have built-in micro USB plug, but they are a little pricey.
Note, if the link doesn't work, click on device mounts, then choose Samsung and galaxy (obviously) from the drop-downs...
http://www.proclipusa.com/brodit-de...d-cigarette-lighter-adapter-521409-18988.aspx
http://www.proclipusa.com/brodit-de...d-cigarette-lighter-adapter-512398-18988.aspx
http://www.proclipusa.com/brodit-de...ord-for-fixed-installation--513398-18988.aspx
The first one is actually pictured in-use with a case, the second and third I'm not sure if they'd work with a case...
I use the infuse dock. Works great! Cant use with a case though. Its a snug fit.
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I bought the Infuse as well, unfortunately, there's not really a good place to mount it in my car. If I use the windshield I cant reach the phone, and most of the dash space within reach is used up by vents/controls/compartments, etc. Kinda disappointed, I was looking forward to using the Infuse.
NonCorp said:
I bought the Infuse as well, unfortunately, there's not really a good place to mount it in my car. If I use the windshield I cant reach the phone, and most of the dash space within reach is used up by vents/controls/compartments, etc. Kinda disappointed, I was looking forward to using the Infuse.
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I had the same issue. The base is huge and the ball joint is not flexible enough. I ended up taking the base off and drilling a hole into my okd nexus dock. I'll post a pic later.
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Ive tried the infuse and universal docks, but finally tried the imagnet and love it. I mounted the magnet flush to my center console just under my stereo. Perfect reach, small, phone sticks like glue (while still being able to rotate it). Been waiting for a good solution for a couple years now.
Anyone try the modded touchstone? This topic got me looking and I plan to do that later
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I had the same issue. The base is huge and the ball joint is not flexible enough. I ended up taking the base off and drilling a hole into my okd nexus dock. I'll post a pic later.
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Cool, I'd like to see that!

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