Workout accessories - T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989

has anyone tried any armbands or other workout accessories for the galaxy?
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budny said:
has anyone tried any armbands or other workout accessories for the galaxy?
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thinking of getting this one for my run.
http://www.amazon.com/Nathan-Gel-Wa...5QC0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1326826753&sr=8-3
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQdqd0GzOrY

Never thought about purchasing something like that. Let me know how it works out.
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id recommend a tight fitting armband that does NOT allow your phone to move. the excess play inside of a fanny bag with be very disruptive and also the phone will bang into your body with every step.

I used something like this when I ran a couple half marathons.

Beefvvl said:
I used something like this when I ran a couple half marathons.
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would the s2 fit?

i am not using an armband or anything like that, i am using just a regular bag to put my stuff but i am using a Bluetooth headset which works perfect at the GYM , if you are looking for something to use at the gym, i would recommend this
lg bluetooth stereo headset hbs-700

gokhansancar said:
i am not using an armband or anything like that, i am using just a regular bag to put my stuff but i am using a Bluetooth headset which works perfect at the GYM , if you are looking for something to use at the gym, i would recommend this
lg bluetooth stereo headset hbs-700
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that's a nice bt

Go with a blue tooth headset... Then you can simply put the phone in a Ziploc bag, drop it into your pocket and run to your heart's content
Ghetto but works great for me. When I cycle I do the same but put the phone in the jersey pocket or on the camel back if I'm wearing it.
Can still use the touch screen through the baggie and the phone stays dry. Cheap and efficient!
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lol never thought about zip lock bag I'll use it when it's gloomy. thanks!

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found a great car mount for the xoom

found a really good car mount for the xoom from Amazon ; well built, super stable, strong suction, easy to take off.
i drive a 08 subaru wrx so u know the ride is harsh and bumpy. that being said the mount has never fallen off with the relatively, big and heavy xoom on it.
im also using the COPILOT nav app from the market. full gps and mapping without the use of data. Best 4 bux i ever invested.
here's the amazon link
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004T4XKVY/ref=cm_cr_mts_prod_img
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Sweet! Just ordered it.
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I'm wondering whether you've had any viewability problems with that kind of setup? Both on the road and on the Xoom screen itself?
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Mereno said:
I'm wondering whether you've had any viewability problems with that kind of setup? Both on the road and on the Xoom screen itself?
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none whatsoever at that mounting point. if it was any higher in to the windshield i would get glare.
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ba... they don't ship it to my country...
ryan562 said:
found a really good car mount for the xoom from Amazon ; well built, super stable, strong suction, easy to take off.
i drive a 08 subaru wrx so u know the ride is harsh and bumpy. that being said the mount has never fallen off with the relatively, big and heavy xoom on it.
im also using the COPILOT nav app from the market. full gps and mapping without the use of data. Best 4 bux i ever invested.
here's the amazon link
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004T4XKVY/ref=cm_cr_mts_prod_img
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That is awesome!!
What app is the gps software???
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That is awesome!!
What app is the gps software???
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CoPilot. Best 5 bucks I ever invested. Doesn't require data for live navigation. Excellent lane assistance and visuals. Optimized for the xoom
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Dude!! Be very careful with this thing, I bought this after your post, and I've had it for 20 mins and it's dropped my Xoom twice already. Don't mean to be like that, but unless you want your $600 tablet busted up, I would highly recommend you take caution with this thing. Great in theory, worthless in practice.
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Dude!! Be very careful with this thing, I bought this after your post, and I've had it for 20 mins and it's dropped my Xoom twice already. Don't mean to be like that, but unless you want your $600 tablet busted up, I would highly recommend you take caution with this thing. Great in theory, worthless in practice.
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Weird. Been using mines for the past two weeks and no drops. I also drive with a heavy foot on my gas at times in my wrx and still no drops
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I think here in Wisc I'd get pulled over with that. It looks to obstruct the view of the road just a bit too much.
And in my Jeep I'd have no luck of getting it that close to the dash.
Cool find though! I still gotta get some metal and make me my mount lol
DANOinSD said:
Dude!! Be very careful with this thing, I bought this after your post, and I've had it for 20 mins and it's dropped my Xoom twice already. Don't mean to be like that, but unless you want your $600 tablet busted up, I would highly recommend you take caution with this thing. Great in theory, worthless in practice.
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I would keep an eye on that suction cup too. I had a mount like that for my phone that used the exact same arm and after a couple of months the cup wouldn't stick to the windshield anymore. The lever on the suction cup broke and wouldn't keep the rubber against the window. It couldn't handle the pressure on it and that was only a phone being held up.
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I would keep an eye on that suction cup too. I had a mount like that for my phone that used the exact same arm and after a couple of months the cup wouldn't stick to the windshield anymore. The lever on the suction cup broke and wouldn't keep the rubber against the window. It couldn't handle the pressure on it and that was only a phone being held up.
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Ill keep an eye on it thanks. I take mines in and out of my windshield about twice a day (keeps those thieves away) and haven't noticed a change in suction. Since the Cali summer heat is approaching I would like to see how well this thing holds up.
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I got mine in the mail today. I drove around for an hour with it and am satisfied. I have a scion TC with tein coilovers, so the ride is anything but smooth, and the mount holds up well. It jiggles some from the weight of the xoom so I find it helps to mount it low on the windshield and let the device rest partly on the dash to help support it. My cars windshield has an odd angle to it so the mounting process is a tad awkward but once you get it on it definitely stays there. Also noting the mount works with the incipio silicrylic case.
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ryan562 said:
CoPilot. Best 5 bucks I ever invested. Doesn't require data for live navigation. Excellent lane assistance and visuals. Optimized for the xoom
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Thanx im gonna give it a go!
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Thanx im gonna give it a go!
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i found this one a couple of mods and velcro
i dont know if i trust this thingholding my baby up without dropping!
what version of copilot live do you have? can you post an apk?
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what version of copilot live do you have? can you post an apk?
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Can't post paid apps on XDA. You have to dl it from the android market or straight from CoPilot website
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I got mine in the mail today. I drove around for an hour with it and am satisfied. I have a scion TC with tein coilovers, so the ride is anything but smooth, and the mount holds up well. It jiggles some from the weight of the xoom so I find it helps to mount it low on the windshield and let the device rest partly on the dash to help support it. My cars windshield has an odd angle to it so the mounting process is a tad awkward but once you get it on it definitely stays there. Also noting the mount works with the incipio silicrylic case.
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Thanks, this gives me more confidence in the mount because I may be installing some teins or epic springs on my Rex in a few months lol
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Yes I know it would be huge, But armbands? Any recommendations?

So Im in the process of my attempt to not be a fatass. And im looking for a solution for some sort of armband that would fit the epic touch. Ive looked at a few things on amazon. But nothing that I would trust ordering since there are no real reviews. Anyone have on for there epic touch? And can recommend one?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1432140
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1432140
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Would be nice if my search found that thread, for some reason it didnt. thanks.
No problem, I just remembered seeing it recently.
Also I've noticed that using search through the app will always leave out results when I try using it.
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For those that don't want to have to go to another thread:
Armband for E4GT that you can use a case with as well.
I was about to order this one myself.
Complete On The Go Smart Kit
I don't know about those arm band things .
I would think they get in your way of lifting .and blood flow .
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I fully support this armbelt: http://www.amazon.com/Armband-Otter...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1330538858&sr=1-1
It will fit your E4GT with the TPU case on and it doesn't wiggle. If you WANT it to wiggle, get the bigger model AB85.
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I fully support this armbelt: http://www.amazon.com/Armband-Otter...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1330538858&sr=1-1
It will fit your E4GT with the TPU case on and it doesn't wiggle. If you WANT it to wiggle, get the bigger model AB85.
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but on that arm belt do you have to take out the phone everytime you want to change the song on the phone ?
Nope, you can control the phone directly inside the case. Touchscreen works fine too (I have a screen protector on as well).

Waterproof pouch?

I cycle and like to chuck my phone in my jersey's pocket so I can log my rides with GPS.
The problem is that the pocket is in the lower back of the jersey (for those of you not familiar with cycling Jerseys) it can get pretty sweaty as its sheltered from the wind... especially in the summer.
So I need a good quality waterproof pouch to slip it into - any recommendations?
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Iottie. Check amazon
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I have an Aquapac and I love it. Its obviously bigger than the phone, but it makes it useful for other things. It has a separator to keep things apart inside the bag. Just search amazon.
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There was a video review someone did here where they tested one and he dunked it into a container full of water and it was working well. I forget the person though and the product name.
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There was a video review someone did here where they tested one and he dunked it into a container full of water and it was working well. I forget the person though and the product name.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GgU...DvjVQa1PpcFPxB36Oe0Vma3vVPPDc-MxnayHH--O1TPA=
There's always Ziploc bags.
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There's always Ziploc bags.
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Tried it! They are a fiddle and don't add any protection to the phone really. I'd be more comfortable with a thicker pouch that's designed to last.
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Tried it! They are a fiddle and don't add any protection to the phone really. I'd be more comfortable with a thicker pouch that's designed to last.
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Case+double zip lock is the most economical. Or vacuum seal
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[Q] Case with a belt clip

Hello-
looking to purchase a good, slim, case with a belt clip. Are there any cases out right now that have a belt clip?
Thanks
Batman should have one.
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Lol its so old fashioned to put your phone at your belt...
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Lol its so old fashioned to put your phone at your belt...
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Not just that, but who would wear something as huge as the Note 2 on their belt?
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shook187 said:
Not just that, but who would wear something as huge as the Note 2 on their belt?
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Maybe he could use it as a belt buckle lol
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masber2000 said:
Hello-
looking to purchase a good, slim, case with a belt clip. Are there any cases out right now that have a belt clip?
Thanks
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There's a few on eBay. I can see why a belt clip would be useful - small pockets would be one for starters. I personally would use one at work because our medical scrubs have very baggy pockets - my current phone has fallen out of them many many times - and I do not want this to happen to my SGNII when I finally get it (come on 32GB) - I wear an equally "unfashionable" belt bag (or "bum bag") UNDER my scrubs to carry the important things I need (wallet etc), many of us already use a belt clip which fits nicely over the cord that ties the scrubs. Others use a man bag - I think a belt clip looks better than this solution.
Some people will comment and say that they are unfashionable or out of date but sometimes people need things because they work for them. One of my friends at work has a SGNI and the number of times that he gets the comments "my god that looks like a 1980's phone" is more than I can remember (of course then he shows them the phone and shuts them well up!)
The second reason to use a belt mount would be that there is no way on earth you're going to get the SGNII out of a front pocket whilst sitting and I'd never put it in a rear pocket.
I've not found a slim solution yet, but give it time and I'm sure one will arrive - this phone seems to be even more popular than the SGNI (judging from what my local retailers have said) so once it hits the USA I'm sure case manufacturers will take some notice.

The free Samsung care packages are in the mail.

Just a heads up for those that did the Samsung free flip cover and tectile offer, you should be getting them soon or have already received them. I received mine yesterday. not even close to the 4 to 6 weeks they said it would take. :victory:
i got mine last week. there is a whole thread about it right on over here...
The free flipcover/tectiles are shipping! +1 extra tectile!
Why was I not informed of this freeee care package?! Lol
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austin420 said:
i got mine last week. there is a whole thread about it right on over here...
The free flipcover/tectiles are shipping! +1 extra tectile!
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uggg,I did a quick look over the last couple of days and did not see that thread, would have not posted
I got mine.. Pink flip cover
Probably just take the flip part off and spray truck bed liner on the back cover
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So has anyone else noticed their nfc not working with the flip cover on?
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So has anyone else noticed their nfc not working with the flip cover on?
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nope, NFC works with mine, both with the TecTiles and a file transfers to a Nexus 7.
Yup received mine over a week ago. Now just to add some clever NFC tag options.
So far thinking
1) at home when I walk in the door to turn WiFi ON, GPS OFF, sound profile on Max.
2) one for in the car, WiFi OFF, GPS ON, Bluetooth ON (Since it's illegal to drive with your phone to your ear in Oregon). And Start up Music player.
3) either in the pocket of motorcycle jacket or in the tank bag. Similar to car but w/out music player.
4) Next to the bed on night stand Do not disturb feature ON, Power Saver Mode ON, screen brightness 25%, and something to make saute alarms are triggered.
Anyone have any good ideas?
Also I'd you don't run NFC or run out of tags or your rocking a case on your phone that day that interrupts your NFC field. There is another great app that does all the same type of stuff, triggers and all via GPS. The app is called automateit which can be found in the play store for free. I previously used it for triggering WiFi ON when I come within 200 ft. Of my residence. Also to trigger it OFF once I leave my house.
Check it out there are a ton of triggers then you also have the option to create your own custom triggers. There's also a community behind the app with support and ideas again that's Automateit.
Any one with good NFC ideas please post them up!
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So has anyone else noticed their nfc not working with the flip cover on?
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Mine works just fine. First thing I did when I got it was deprogram the extra tectile on the insert and then program a bunch of dumb stuff to them to annoy my wife
I like to break stuff!
Finally got mine.... even though I signed up while I still had my S3... ah well, the tectiles will be fun.
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I got mines orange....it looks so good against the white phone!
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Yea yea all their offering now is 50% off for new registration. ..which sucks since I got mine 12/23 and I even went to the Samsung website an they stilk didn't mention anything. ..
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MiguelHogue said:
I got mine.. Pink flip cover
Probably just take the flip part off and spray truck bed liner on the back cover
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Awesome idea; they've got that in spray cans/spray paint size cans, right?

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