Develop Bugs

[Q] Anyone get the car mount?

Did any of you guys who already received your phone pick up the car dock? It looks pretty nice and I love using a dock for nav and using w/bt kit on longer drives. AT&T carries the official Moto Atrix car dock and I was hoping for a review if anyone has used it.

waltah! said:
Did any of you guys who already received your phone pick up the car dock? It looks pretty nice and I love using a dock for nav and using w/bt kit on longer drives. AT&T carries the official Moto Atrix car dock and I was hoping for a review if anyone has used it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ill be picking one up this week ill put up a video review for you by friday if thats soon enough ^_^

Cool thanks! I may end up picking it up with the phone as I'm taking a trip on Thursday. If I do ill let you know how its workin.
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App

Well from all of the videos that I have seen of it. It truly looks like a worth while side purchase. It charges your phone and auto launches the map. Thats enough for me to be sold.

I picked the car dock up when I got my phone this morning. It's really nice. As soon as it docks it comes up with a custom driver's view. You can add apps and contacts which is sweet. Nav works great and the voice control worked really well. I tapped it and told it to send a text with the content and it was flawless. I only had to press a large send button. I'm gonna like it.
Oh, I'm sure everyone probably knows but it does have power and will charge your phone while docked.

well those geniuses at AT&T said this doesn't exist when i picked up my phone this morning. I guess i'll be trying another store until i can get ahold of one. They only had the laptop and webtop docks there.

Didn't pay attn to it when asked if I wanted it at check out. Should have checked it out. But if no bootloAder in 30 days. This is going back anyway
Sent from my MB860 using XDA App

I really like this car mount. It has integrated audio out that works perfectly with my Aux connection. I just wish I could adjust the volume before the sound hits my car audio system. I've already turned up the media volume on the phone itself, but I still need to crank up the volume on the car audio and it causes hissing sounds when I accelerate.

I wanted to get it but it doesn't get held in very well with the feather case so I passes
Sent from my MB860 using Tapatalk

domin8 said:
I wanted to get it but it doesn't get held in very well with the feather case so I passes
Sent from my MB860 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Did you try it with the insert that comes with it? The phone without a case is held in very firmly so a feather case should make it a tighter fit. Without the insert you can use a regular case.

i ordered one with the laptop dock and phone, but AT&T still hasnt shipped the car dock.

waltah! said:
Did you try it with the insert that comes with it? The phone without a case is held in very firmly so a feather case should make it a tighter fit. Without the insert you can use a regular case.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yeah i tried without the insert. on the feather case, the usb plugs in on the bottom, but the top clip part doesnt extend far enough out to grip the edge anymore.
with the speck case which i also tried, it was too thick to even allow the USB to fit.

I bought the dock in-store today, and I must say it is very nice. There is an insert to use or not use depending on if you have a case on your phone, which is a great idea. The phone fits easily, and the car app loads extremely quick. It is wonderful you can move around the quick load apps, and the extra cables that plugin to your stereo if needed was a nice bonus. I already added shortcuts for Google nav, and will add other useful car apps as well. It is a worthy purchase if you like having a GPS with you or a dock while you play music in your car.

Can someone help me verify that the cam corder can be activated while in car dock and that the dock does not block the view?
Would love to be able to use the phone as a car camcorder on tracks or canyons Hack, we might be able to do something like the contour gps
contour.com/camera/contour_gps

I don't have to do anything special to get the car app to pop up right? Because when I plug mine in, it does nothing. The audio doesn't even go through the cable.

I have the car dock as well, works flawlessly with the body glove case.
Sent from my MB860 using XDA App

Bought the car dock so I would force myself to stop from texting and driving. But my scion XB dash is to far to even use it safely.

How about with an OtterBox
I like to use an OtterBox on my devices.
Is there any chance the Car Dock will work with an OtterBox?
If not, are these any cases that will work with the car dock?
Same question for the MultiMedia dock, but I will ask in another thread too.

milk242 said:
I don't have to do anything special to get the car app to pop up right? Because when I plug mine in, it does nothing. The audio doesn't even go through the cable.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You have to apply power to the USB port for it to start. Once you apply power, you can remove it and the phone will stay in dock mode till you pull it out.
EDIT: Which is awesome cause motorola didn't give you a DC/USB converter. I had one already that I used.

lol no. otterbox is way to big to use with any dock. the only case i know that works with the car dock is the body glove. the feather might work too but its too thin to be considered a case(might as well get an invisashield.

Bell.ca has Atrix 4G Vehicle Dock and HD Multimedia Dock on clearnce!

Bell.ca has Atrix 4G accessorizes on sale, Vehicle Dock $9.95 and HD Multimedia Dock $14.97! I forgot, free shipping as well even if your not a bell customer unlike AT&T.

Canadian orders only
US need not even look. Thought we had a North American market.

nunjabusiness said:
US need not even look. Thought we had a North American market.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
AT&T wont sell to Canadians so don't feel bad.

True.
BTW, I found a vehicle dock on Amazon for $30 delivered. Not too bad.

The HD Multimedia dock does everything the Standard dock is capable of and them some right? For instance if I don't hook up the HDMI cables to the HD dock it will act like the standard one and display clock+alarm right?

AnguishedEnd said:
The HD Multimedia dock does everything the Standard dock is capable of and them some right? For instance if I don't hook up the HDMI cables to the HD dock it will act like the standard one and display clock+alarm right?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Correct, I have a MM dock and when it's not plugged into my pico projector, it displays an option to run the "Widget clock". The included (cheaply made IMHO) IR remote can start/ stop media as well as a few other things. BTW, if you didn't know, HDMI is backwards compatible with DVI, so a passive, inline adapter can connect the MM dock to any modern display. There is an 3.5mm audio output from the MM dock as well.

Thank you! Just one more thing question.
wingmanjd said:
BTW, if you didn't know, HDMI is backwards compatible with DVI, so a passive, inline adapter can connect the MM dock to any modern display.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If I understand correctly I can buy some sort of adapter or cable like this:
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=98_102&item_id=008244
and it will work?

More along the lines of this.

I like the cable ones as they don't put much stress on the sockets
Sent from my MB860 using xda premium

Typically, the DVI display connections i use are vertical, so I don't have stress on mine. However, I see your point. Note that you'll need an adapter on the other side of your wire to connect to the phone, though.
Sent from my MB860 using XDA App

Thank you - thank you - thank you!! I have just ordered one myself I don't know how I'm going to manage to wait the 3-5 days for delivery, even though I went without a dock for MONTHS already. Thanks again.

Be wary if you think you're going to get in on this deal - I received a Standard Dock instead of the Multimedia Dock. Needless to say it's being sent back as item not as described. Gonna hit up a store to grab this, since their warehouse had no idea what they were doing.

I had the same thing happen. Turns out they call the Standard Dock the Multimedia Dock, and the Multimedia Dock is known as the HD Multimedia Dock. If you noticed, this thread says the HD MM dock was $15, but the one you bought was only $10.

I buy three of each and I get my three standard docks. I call bell and they say they want to ship my hd docks this week.
Sent from my MB860 using Tapatalk

I cant seem to find the car dock on the bell site, anyone mind posting the link?

Infuse car dock

Can anyone confirm whether the Samsung Infuse car dock actually world for the E4GT?
Sent from my SPH-D710 using XDA Premium App

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...

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.

nekrosoft13 said:
Is ibolt still the best car dock? is there seriously nothing better out there?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Sent from my SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 2

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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Sent from my SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 2

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

ARchamps said:
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.
Sent from my SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Cool, I'd like to see that!

Nexus 7 Desktop Docks

So upon researching dock options, I see that the official dock is in the works, with a MSRP US of 50 dollars:
http://www.slashgear.com/nexus-7-premium-cover-and-dock-details-leak-31240960/
Has anyone come across any viable third party alternatives? I'm so ready to use this with my PS3 controller to get my gaming on.
Edit: Well, looks like I missed a digit on the date. Ignoring my ignorance, let's talk docks! I'm very interested in 3rd party options or the viability of the old one functioning with the 2013 refresh.

Check the date on that article. Also the orientation of the nexus logo on the back
=)
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

finalhit said:
Check the date on that article. Also the orientation of the nexus logo on the back
=)
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Also I think the new Nexus 7 doesn't have Pogo-pins? I don't have mine around me to confirm.

That's the old Nexus 7 dock
The date on that article is for July 31st, but back in 2012. It must be referring to the old Nexus 7.. the clue was the mention of a 3-pin connector on the side.

Right, so edited the OP to accommodate my terrible ability to read dates.
It looks like there are barely any options currently for a dock of sorts.
There is the incipio stand here:
http://www.shopandroid.com/incipio-fixie-universal-tablet-stand/6A39A12239.htm
There are a couple of Qi charging stands as well:
http://www.androidpolice.com/tags/qi-charging-stand/
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/qi-wireless-charging-pad-and-stand-p38173.htm
But again, this doesn't allow data transfer. It would be nice to place the N7 in a dock that is constantly connected to my desktop or by my bed for an alarm function.
The QI charging stand will take care of the second need, but data transfer would be nice as well. I'm very surprised we don't have docking pins.

I'm assuming being able to charge the device isn't a necessity, since you linked to the Incipio stand. I actually bought a black plastic stand at my local TJMaxx(or Ross, or Marshalls. One of those, lol) for only $4.99 or $5.99. I bought it for my Asus Infinity (10.1" tablet), and it works great in both landscape and portrait! Since getting my '13 N7 a few days ago, I've put it in the dock in both landscape and portrait as well. It also works great in either position! I've had my Note 2 in it, and even my Evo LTE before . Though, some of the display is blocked when either my Note 2 or Evo LTE is in this dock/stand. Just stating how versatile it is by being able to hold my 10.1" tablet, 7" tablet, 5.5" phone, and even 4.7" phone, all with perfect stability! If interested, you might want to check online for something similar. Knowing how well it works and how discreet it really is, I wish I would have bought at least 3 of these when the store had them in stock!
I'm gonna put some pics of the stand in the following post. Also pics of my Infinity an '13 N7 in both portrait and landscape position.
SwiftKey'ed from my White Sprint Note 2 using XDA Premium

The Arkon Folding stand is nice. If you just want something small and effective. No charging, just a versatile cheap stand.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium

SwiftKey'ed from my White Sprint Note 2 using XDA Premium

That looks decent. Does it have any weight in the base? The problem I have with plastic stands is they are too light and move easy.

Remember folks 3D Printing has arrived!
Glory Days!

stanglifemike said:
SwiftKey'ed from my White Sprint Note 2 using XDA Premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Microcenter has those for $6.99.
Another cheap option would be small photo easels. Foldable and prop your tablet up for useability anywhere in the house. They are often available at the dollar stores, so you really can't beat the price.
Microcenter has a nice-looking metal stand that raises the tablet if you want to use it as a secondary monitor.
None of these are docks, of course, but the design of the Cygnett stand would keep the charging cord out of the way.

NH Apache said:
Right, so edited the OP to accommodate my terrible ability to read dates.
It looks like there are barely any options currently for a dock of sorts.
There is the incipio stand here:
http://www.shopandroid.com/incipio-fixie-universal-tablet-stand/6A39A12239.htm
There are a couple of Qi charging stands as well:
http://www.androidpolice.com/tags/qi-charging-stand/
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/qi-wireless-charging-pad-and-stand-p38173.htm
But again, this doesn't allow data transfer. It would be nice to place the N7 in a dock that is constantly connected to my desktop or by my bed for an alarm function.
The QI charging stand will take care of the second need, but data transfer would be nice as well. I'm very surprised we don't have docking pins.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I wonder if there will be an Official dock that lets you:
1. Charge
2. Expand TV HDMI out
3. USB port for Hard drive access
I really want the Nexus & FHD to be a Home entertainment player...may be a remote/ Or Kinect like gesture control app built in with the dock
Hope this comes true...it will be the best Combo for a home unit!

sen-cha said:
That looks decent. Does it have any weight in the base? The problem I have with plastic stands is they are too light and move easy.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It is pretty lightweight! It's hollow inside though, so you could easily add some weight to it! It hasn't been an issue for me in the few months that I've had it. My Asus Infinity is a pretty big device, but this stand handles that tablet just fine. Here's a picture of the bottom of the stand showing that it's hollow, but still has plenty of unused space inside of it to add your own weights to it if you wanted.
SwiftKey'ed from my White Sprint Note 2 using XDA Premium

Haranzo said:
I wonder if there will be an Official dock that lets you:
1. Charge
2. Expand TV HDMI out
3. USB port for Hard drive access
I really want the Nexus & FHD to be a Home entertainment player...may be a remote/ Or Kinect like gesture control app built in with the dock
Hope this comes true...it will be the best Combo for a home unit!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I completely agree with you with an official Asus/N7 dock!! Charger is a must (obviously), an HDMI port would be great, at least 1 USB port, and a 3.5 auxiliary jack for audio!! If they would release an official dock with all of these features, then I would not think twice about buying it(assuming it's less than $100, should be around $50)!!!! Even without the HDMI port, as long as the other 3 are included then I would buy it! ChromeCast is going to be a pretty common household item for all Android users, especially given the low price point! That said, an HDMI port isn't a feature that I would choose over an auxiliary audio jack! Sure I could just stream music to my home theater system using ChromeCast, but I also have smaller speaker systems that I'd like to be able to use without connecting via bluetooth(Jawbone Big Jambox for example), and they won't be nearly as loud as my home theater for when I'm not trying to have everyone in the house listen to the same thing as I am!!
Also, my Asus Infinity has a mini HDMI port built in to the side of the tablet. I mainly use it for gaming anyway, but especially when I'm wanting to play on my flat screen TV!! Just so easy with the Sixaxis app, a PS3 controller, an having the HDMI port right on the tablet! I have an HDMI - mini HDMI cable hooked to my TV at all times. Basically, I said all of that just to say that this is probably the main reason that an HDMI port on the official dock isn't really that important to me, and why I'd prefer the 3.5mm jack over the HDMI port. That's IF I couldn't have both anyway!
SwiftKey'ed from my White Sprint Note 2 using XDA Premium

just found this one. I haven't ordered yet, but I'm tempted. Looks like a legit charging dock for the 2013 N7.
thoughts?

Don't know if it's out yet but here's the official charging dock
http://www.mobilefun.com/40566-wireless-charging-dock-for-google-nexus-7-2013.htm
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4

mixalot2008 said:
Don't know if it's out yet but here's the official charging dock
http://www.mobilefun.com/40566-wireless-charging-dock-for-google-nexus-7-2013.htm
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Freaking pricey for a wireless charger though!! QI chargers can be found around $30 pretty easily now. The dock you linked should have at LEAST a 3.5mm port on the back if nothing else for them to have thy audacity to charge that much for it!!! Geez!!!
SwiftKey'ed from my White Note 2 via XDA Premium HD

Lol yeah tell me about it but looks nice
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4

stanglifemike said:
Freaking pricey for a wireless charger though!! QI chargers can be found around $30 pretty easily now. The dock you linked should have at LEAST a 3.5mm port on the back if nothing else for them to have thy audacity to charge that much for it!!! Geez!!!
SwiftKey'ed from my White Note 2 via XDA Premium HD
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
have you seen the Tylt Vu? thats $100.
But this really isnt that pricy imo...I'd much rather pay $50 to have an elegant dock / stand that will charge in portrait AND landscape than buy a $30 pad that you have to lay the tablet down on and thus lose the functionality of it. Plus it wont slide off on this.
Putting a nice dock with a qi charger warrants another $20 to me.

TeeX2.0 said:
just found this one. I haven't ordered yet, but I'm tempted. Looks like a legit charging dock for the 2013 N7.
thoughts?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It looks like it uses the USB port for charging. My experience has not been good doing this.