Hello world!
Anyone out there got their hands on one of those KiDiGi HDMI docks for Galaxy Nexus? The reason I'm wondering is that I can't seem to get it to sync, but I reckon I must've missed something vital.
The device gets charged, but somehow the cradle won't talk the talk, and the phone itself won't detect being plugged in on a cradle. Results: I can't connect to adb!
Any ideas on a) if this dock actually supports syncing as a lot of retailers state, and b) what needs to be done for this to function properly?
Thanks in advance!
Link to the cradle in question: http://www.amazon.co.uk/KiDiGi-Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus-Charging/dp/B00741B94E
I have the Kidigi HDMI cradle for the Samsung Note and can confirm that syncing is not possible with my cradle either. I can confirm that the Kidigi dock with second battery charge slot (for the Note) allows syncing, but obviously no HDMI out.
To be fair, the official Kidigi site doesn't specify that the HDMI dock allows syncing.
I am guessing that the Nexus cradle will be similar.
Hope this helps
"with USB Charging"
HDMI out + USB sync is not possible. So this dock is actually a big MHL-adapter.
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Just received my Dual charging dock from MobileFun (been waiting for stock) and I have to say that it's bloody brilliant. It has a slot in the rear for charging a spare battery and the dock for the phone is a perfect fit with the USB connector sliding in with a nice satisfying click. It comes with two cables, USB and mains for charging/sync'ing the phone and charging the spare battery (not supplied) at the same time.
To top it off, it looks damned smart with the phone sat in it.
Search for product reference 29886 on the MobileFun site. I doubt they'll have stock for long.
hmm
i just ordered two of those from mugen. Good to hear
Can I ask you a question please? My charger is not working anymore - No idea why lol but my mobile can charge through the usb cable but not through the charger. Probably something is wrong with the charger. When i tried to buy a charger from clove, they said that they don t have stock from sammy yet. I was interested in this dock but i only thought that the spare battery can be charged.
Can you confirm whether the cables that come with this dock can charge my device? I really would like to charge my phone through the main rather from the usb because it takes ages to charge from the usb cable! Thanks!
The dock comes with two cables; a standard micro-USB cable and a 'power only' USB cable with mains adaptor. Both get plugged into the dock, one charges & syncs the phone whilst the other powers the auxiliary battery socket. You can use the cables independently of the dock.
Thank you for your help! =)
Hey major, what is that clock and weather wideget you used? Looks very good on the home screen.
Btw, just wondering if there is a dock that comes with the HDMI port (with the MHL adapter built-in). Or can I plug the MHL adapter to this Mobilefun dock and be able to output thru HDMI while the phone is docked?
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Hey major, what is that clock and weather wideget you used? Looks very good on the home screen.
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Btw, just wondering if there is a dock that comes with the HDMI port (with the MHL adapter built-in). Or can I plug the MHL adapter to this Mobilefun dock and be able to output thru HDMI while the phone is docked?
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Don't see why the MHL adaptor wouldn't just plug in to the back of the dock. I'm gonna take a guess and say that it should work
I have noticed that many of the sgs2 docking stations on sale have separate power and micro USB connection.
Seeing as the usual USB-otg cable doesn't charge the phone at the same time, I was just wondering if anyone knew whether a USB-otg cable would be co pitiable with docking stations and allow charging at the same time?
Thanks in advance for any help!
-J
If you used original Samsung DockingStation you would figure out that Samsung use USB Data (+/-) for output Sound ! Means that if you dock your S2 into the Station the ID Pin (PIN4 of MicroUSB) would be connected to 365k to GND which bring up the S2 to Audio-Output-Mode (Docking-Mode) over USB Data Lines. So you couldn´t use USB anymore at these time for Data-Transfer like USB-Computer or USB-OTG !!
Thanks for the reply! The official dock is the SoundStation right? Would what you mentioned still be true for a 3rd party dock which only charges the phone such as: http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/desk-dock-for-samsung-galaxy-s2-i9100-p29488.htm
Thanks again!
-J
your linked Dock seems to have USB Sync and Charging at the same time:
User post these:
Perfect addition for my SGS2. The desk stand provides re-charging as well as data transfer via Samsung Kies through the attached USB cable. The item is well made and the phone is a snug fit. Well pleased.
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If USB Connection would be available you could check if usb-Otg would be available also. But i think it isn´t because the usb-conector inside the Dock (for Phone) should connect direkt to output Usb Connector and these seems to be also ID Pin for Check if OTG-Mode started !!
If you would use both you have to build or modified your own Dock !
!!!!!! But its your own RISK !!! If something broke because of handicraft its your responsible !!!!!!
I am really looking for a mod where we could BOTH charge and use USB OTG connected to a powered USB Hub. Also, I wonder if there is anyway we could use MHL functionality (I know it may be practically impossible). Samsung should have given separate HDMI, USB and charging port so we could have powered and used them simultaneously!
Did you ever find an answer to charging and using USB OTG?
Yes, this is a question about GNex accessories, and I was going to post it in the "Accessories" forum; however, it is still a question:
Does anyone know of a dock or cradle that will allow me to insert the GNex into it and thereby connect it to my TV (using the three pins on the side) without having to use one of those MHL microUSB to HDMI adapters? In other words, I want to be able to charge the device and connect it to my TV by placing it in the cradle and not have to connect the adapter every time I want to use it in that fashion. I am assuming I would still need the MHL microUSB to HDMI adapter, but could I plug it into the back of some hitherto unknown docking station??? And get it to charge also??? Seems like a lot to ask right?
*** Forgot to add, this is for the GSM version ***
Sounds like You are looking for this kind of desktop cradle.
It is something Mugen announced recently. Release date April 20, 2012. Charges the phone, HDMI connection for TV, etc...
http://www.mugen-power-batteries.co...9250-usb-desktop-cradle-with-hdmi-output.html
Check it out, is it what you are looking for?
Has anyone found/want to recommend a car charger with integrated charger connection (like the official S2 one) which works in landscape mode. Specifically one which doesn't need a wire plugged into the USB port?
Quite disappointed that there doesn't seem to be much that addresses this need.
I had a question about using an otg or hdmi adapter while having the device charging on its dock. So I cut a little of the dock in order to reveal the usb port.
I didn't work. I post this for anyone who wondered the same thing. I guess its not perimitted for security reasons, as it would gave the ability to charge the device from two sources simultaneously.
That Sucks
I would assume that would work !