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Official Galaxy Nexus Car Dock with TRUE 3-pin functionality! (2012-08-10 Update!)

Does anyone know where we can get this dock in the US?
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/genuine-samsung-galaxy-nexus-vehicle-dock-ecs-k1f2begstd-p33499.htm
Apparently, VZ was selling the el cheapo version:
http://www.droid-life.com/2011/12/1...ay-want-to-pass-on-the-car-dock-from-verizon/
no true 3 pin docking functionality built in! It was essentially a $40 piece of plastic.
Here's a video of the dock in action. This has to be the most functional dock in existence. The only thing you'd want more is probably an ext antenna connection but mobiles don't have those! LOL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2w7TgFmP74I&feature=player_embedded
DOCK SOFTWARE UPDATE 2012-06-06:
From Efrant: I've attached Google's Car Home and Car Dock applications. Once you install these (both are needed), Car Home will automatically launch once you dock your phone into the car dock.
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Coming soon, directly from Google, $54 USD:
https://play.google.com/store/devic...alaxy_nexus_hspa_car_dock&feature=accessories
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Neo3D said:
Does anyone know where we can get this dock in the US?
Here's a video of the dock in action. This has to be the most functional dock in existence. The only thing you'd want more is probably an ext antenna connection but mobiles don't have those! LOL
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Actually, pop the battery cover off. I see 4 distinct antenna looking connectors (3 smaller ones, one medium one). No idea which ones which or what they're for though.
I'd be interested in getting one of those docks as well, but am curious whether or not an extended battery could be used.

I think a ton of ppl bought the OEM extended battery:
http://www.androidcentral.com/verizon-galaxy-nexus-extended-battery-curvy-all-right-places
It doesn't "look" like it's much thicker. Hopefully Sammy was smart enough to make this dock fit standard and extended batteries.

Wow I was so into needing a Car Dock that I didn't even realize its essentially a $40 piece of plastic, lol. Glad I saw your thread. I want the REAL Dock!

thatguy188 said:
Wow I was so into needing a Car Dock that I didn't even realize its essentially a $40 piece of plastic, lol. Glad I saw your thread. I want the REAL Dock!
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One of the guys at a work meeting yesterday got the GN and was disappointed at the car dock. I was surprised that it didn't have the 3 pin function cuz I swore, the one I saw on the net had it.
I'll have to send him that article too, I guess VZ jipped a lot of ppl who were thinkin they got the REAL 3 pin dock.
Anyway, I can't find any place that sells this thing in America??

Amazon UK has Galaxy Nexus docks listed, but they're not available till Jan 1st. :/

Is this the one?
samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ECS-K1F8BEGSTA

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Is this the one?
samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ECS-K1F8BEGSTA
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That's the version Verizon is selling that does not have the pins.

I pre-ordered one from the link below. No way was I going with the cheap dock. It's not pictured on the page but I do believe the model numbers are correct and it appears to be manufactured by Samsung. 99% sure it's the right one.
http://www.mobilecityonline.com/wireless/store/productdetail.asp?productid=28757

daveknights said:
I pre-ordered one from the link below. No way was I going with the cheap dock. It's not pictured on the page but I do believe the model numbers are correct and it appears to be manufactured by Samsung. 99% sure it's the right one.
http://www.mobilecityonline.com/wireless/store/productdetail.asp?productid=28757
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I believe you are right, the product description says its the 3 pin one. Please let us know if it works out once you get it, I would love to buy it once I get some more cash!

daveknights said:
I pre-ordered one from the link below. No way was I going with the cheap dock. It's not pictured on the page but I do believe the model numbers are correct and it appears to be manufactured by Samsung. 99% sure it's the right one.
http://www.mobilecityonline.com/wireless/store/productdetail.asp?productid=28757
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No picture, no buy.
Do tell when you receive it and tell us if it works.
I'll be waiting to try and buy directly from Sammy.

Will the one their gonna be selling in the UK be compatible though with the CDMA nexus? I'm about to contact samsung and verizon I think.
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They describe it with " Automatically puts your Galaxy Nexus handset in Vehicle Mode when docked"
Has anyone found a "Vehicle Mode" in the Galaxy Nexus yet? The Car Home app from Google says it isn't compatible with the GN and I don't find any apps currently on the device that would do this.

dlaciv12 said:
They describe it with " Automatically puts your Galaxy Nexus handset in Vehicle Mode when docked"
Has anyone found a "Vehicle Mode" in the Galaxy Nexus yet? The Car Home app from Google says it isn't compatible with the GN and I don't find any apps currently on the device that would do this.
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CarHome Ultra works perfectly.
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dlaciv12 said:
They describe it with " Automatically puts your Galaxy Nexus handset in Vehicle Mode when docked"
Has anyone found a "Vehicle Mode" in the Galaxy Nexus yet? The Car Home app from Google says it isn't compatible with the GN and I don't find any apps currently on the device that would do this.
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Might be part of the delay. The could be holding it up until Car Home is updated by Google
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Wow, don't I feel like a jackass. I actually got the verizon dock not even thinking of the possibility it might be a useless piece of poo, aka a glorified window phone holder. What a crock. Why would they ever do something like that? Worst launch ever. Also, anyone else noticing the screen isn't as scratch resistant as let's say, a droid x? I wanted this device to be so awesome, and it is, but I feel like they could have gone the extra mile and gave us the device that lived up to the hype more than this does. I mean there isn't a car home app that comes stock. Thanks for the recommendation on car home ultra. Going to give that a try until we can get our hands on the REAL car dock.

we have it at bell.ca, in canada
for 84.99
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daveknights said:
I pre-ordered one from the link below. No way was I going with the cheap dock. It's not pictured on the page but I do believe the model numbers are correct and it appears to be manufactured by Samsung. 99% sure it's the right one.
http://www.mobilecityonline.com/wireless/store/productdetail.asp?productid=28757
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thats the cheap verizon one bro
i515 is verizon
i9250 is gsm nexus

SS2006 said:
we have it at bell.ca, in canada
for 84.99
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thats the cheap verizon one bro
i515 is verizon
i9250 is gsm nexus
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I doubt that.
If the car charger mounts directly to the mount as described, it's the higher-end mount and not the plastic doohickey currently on offer at Verizon stores.

Remember the GSM version is thinner than the verizon version, so the dock may not fit LTE phones

Poughkeepsie125 said:
I doubt that.
If the car charger mounts directly to the mount as described, it's the higher-end mount and not the plastic doohickey currently on offer at Verizon stores.
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sure but thats them describing the dock, which could be wrong
i think the most important piecee of detail from their listing is the
i515 (VERIZON VERSION)
they probably didn't insert that in by mistake
plus mobilecityonline is american and the only car dock available to USA (NO GSM Gnexus there yet, unlike UK and Canada) is verizons

How to swap your black t989 for a white

I went in the T-Mobile Store today to do a warranty exchange... they told me they were out of stock with the black ones and had to send me a brand new white... I don't know about over the phone... but that's what happened in the store. So I tried again with my brother's line on the same account and they are sending him a brand new white one as well... Give it a shot!!!!
IF I helped you please hit the thanks button.

Put pics of them sending you a new white phone as warranty from your t mobile account online
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horatiob said:
I went in the T-Mobile Store today to do a warranty exchange... they told me they were out of stock with the black ones and had to send me a brand new white... I don't know about over the phone... but that's what happened in the store. So I tried again with my brother's line on the same account and they are sending him a brand new white one as well... Give it a shot!!!!
IF I helped you please hit the thanks button.
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I will do that so what do I do, just walk in and say that it don't work
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HRodMusic said:
I will do that so what do I do, just walk in and say that it don't work
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Man I'm so tempted to do this....I'm on my 3rd phone but I'm scared I may get one with a bad screen again.
Good luck to you guys who can pull this off

How long did you have you sgsII?
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kharnage said:
Put pics of them sending you a new white phone as warranty from your t mobile account online
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I just came back here and saw how many was doubting me... thank God I have photoshop skills to blur out certain personal information.
You people are too doubtful. You should have just ran to the store and at least try.
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I hope they are still out of stock on the black one when you guys go tomorrow.
Lastly, if I say anything on XDA developers you can take it to the bank. I don't lie or troll... I say what I mean and I mean what I say.

tdizzle404 said:
How long did you have you sgsII?
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Since November. "Magenta Saturday"

HRodMusic said:
I will do that so what do I do, just walk in and say that it don't work
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I just complained about the blobs and line and told them I'm gonna keep on doing it till I get a decent screen.

Did you do watranty exchange witjin remorse period or after? My stores dont let me do this. I have to call in if that is what you are talking about? So they said their warehouse is out of stock? I dont want to do this and have to get a redurb white?
horatiob said:
I went in the T-Mobile Store today to do a warranty exchange... they told me they were out of stock with the black ones and had to send me a brand new white... I don't know about over the phone... but that's what happened in the store. So I tried again with my brother's line on the same account and they are sending him a brand new white one as well... Give it a shot!!!!
IF I helped you please hit the thanks button.
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Sent from my SGH-T989 using XDA App

tiguy99 said:
Man I'm so tempted to do this....I'm on my 3rd phone but I'm scared I may get one with a bad screen again.
Good luck to you guys who can pull this off
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Don't worry about that. If the screen they sent you is bad just send it back. Call them and tell them they sent you one with a bad screen so you sending it back and ask them to send you another.
I don't play when I get on the phone with T-Mobile. I am the consumer and the bill payer. They sold me a defective screen. I have a right to have my device working the way it's expected to.

chib1panda said:
Did you do watranty exchange witjin remorse period or after? My stores dont let me do this. I have to call in if that is what you are talking about? So they said their warehouse is out of stock? I dont want to do this and have to get a redurb white?
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Naa, they sending me a brand new white one. Brand NEW in T-Mobile box and all. I don't know about your store. Make sure you go to a corporately owned store. They can process the handset exchange right there in the store.

horatiob said:
I just came back here and saw how many was doubting me... thank God I have photoshop skills to blur out certain personal information.
You people are too doubtful. You should have just ran to the store and at least try.
I hope they are still out of stock on the black one when you guys go tomorrow.
Lastly, if I say anything on XDA developers you can take it to the bank. I don't lie or troll... I say what I mean and I mean what I say.
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This is true coming from a T-Mobile Employee myself with a white GS2. Just note that you are getting refurb unit and only get a new replacement if it is within 14 days. Just make sure to unroot and install the 2.3.6 OTA through ODIN.

Oregon does not have corporate stores. Nearest onebis washington. But my question was . Did they say hey were out of stock at their store and warehouse?
horatiob said:
Naa, they sending me a brand new white one. Brand NEW in T-Mobile box and all. I don't know about your store. Make sure you go to a corporately owned store. They can process the handset exchange right there in the store.
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AJ7677 said:
This is true coming from a T-Mobile Employee myself with a white GS2. Just note that you are getting refurb unit and only get a new replacement if it is within 14 days. Just make sure to unroot and install the 2.3.6 OTA through ODIN.
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Well the store rep informed me that it would be brand new. So we will have to see. I already got my wife a white one and I don't particularly care for the white. I really like the black one more. So if they send me a refurb white I'll just send it back and tell them to let me know when the black is back in stock. I just want a screen that's not that obvious with the lines and blobs...
Thank you for your input AJ. I will hit the thanks button. It's nice the have a team magenta member on our forum

I just called in because last night after I was testing some skyrocket modems and roms I attempted to revert back to stock and could not get baseband back. I tried some stuff from some of the other threads, but just could not get it to work. They processed it as next day and they are out of black. I am getting a NEW white kit this thursday. Only thing is they said USB cable is not included. While, I didnt want to get the white one this way, at least I am safe from craigslist scams....Thanks OP

Just for proof for you naysayers.
horatiob said:
Don't worry about that. If the screen they sent you is bad just send it back. Call them and tell them they sent you one with a bad screen so you sending it back and ask them to send you another.
I don't play when I get on the phone with T-Mobile. I am the consumer and the bill payer. They sold me a defective screen. I have a right to have my device working the way it's expected to.
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Do they charge to do this?

synergeticink said:
Do they charge to do this?
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$5 processing fee ....

Bummer, I am talking to a rep online on chat and since I can't pay my bill till Thursday he can't process the exchange to see if a white one is available. Bummer.
How many people have had luck trying this?

synergeticink said:
Bummer, I am talking to a rep online on chat and since I can't pay my bill till Thursday he can't process the exchange to see if a white one is available. Bummer.
How many people have had luck trying this?
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My White one will be here Thursday

$14 mhl cable + collection of mhl reviews

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Sam-sung-Gal...ltDomain_0&hash=item1e724db681#ht_4732wt_1095
found these on ebay which just started popping up. anyone happen to have tried them out?
seems alright since it connects the phone directly to the tv instead of having to get another HDMI cable if you use one of these
**hey everyone, im trying to collect all the links to the MHL adapter reviews because there are so many threads around. i am NOT looking for the ones that talks about using the 11 to 5pin converter, just strict microUSB for gs3 to HDMI female port.
i gone thorugh 8 pages of threads and so far found 3. the rest that talked about having proeblsm are the ppl that are using the converters.
if you find something just post it in this thread and i'll copy it to the first post. **
edit: Collection of MHL reviews (strictly for straight MHL adapters, no 11 to 5pin converter bs)
positive reviews
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31994952&postcount=36 --> http://www.ebay.ca/itm/New-MHL-Mirc...070580?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item25750548f4 also has 2 mediocre reviews
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32262393&postcount=29 --> http://www.ebay.com/itm/251147661437?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32436896&postcount=43 --> http://www.ebay.com/itm/2M-Red-MHL-...=US_Audio_Cables_Adapters&hash=item3a79cae220
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1934518 --> http://www.ebay.com/itm/MICRO-USB-M...036718?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item416c312e6e
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33164813&postcount=61 --> http://www.ebay.com/itm/350609304281?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
negative reviews
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1895770
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32163939&postcount=25 --> http://www.ebay.com/itm/310443327974
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31808059&postcount=136 --> no link provided
mediocre
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31891529&postcount=35 for this MHL adapter http://www.amazon.com/MiniSuit-Adap...976505&sr=8-1&keywords=minisuit+galaxy+s3+MHL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32180075&postcount=26 --> http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320989919...sid=p4340.l2557&orig_cvip=true#ht_1956wt_1163 work but doesnt charge
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32427291&postcount=42 no sound --> http://www.ebay.com/itm/251147661437?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32896530&postcount=56 --> http://www.ebay.ca/itm/New-MHL-Mirc...ccessories&hash=item25750548f4#ht_5346wt_1167 require "warm up" to run a bit more consistently
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32894085&postcount=55 --> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160891299864 require "warm up" to run a bit more consistently
personal review of http://www.ebay.com/itm/180981126424?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
so this was shipped on oct 8th, received oct 23rd in toronto, canada.
i'm using stock rom, canadian galaxy s3.
pros:
seems like it's doing what it's suppose to, no glitches of images or anything like that. i've tried some games, HD youtube and music all worked. no need for "warm up" like some of the other MHL adapters seem to require. no lags while playing videos
cons:
- responsiveness - i'm not sure if i'm just picky or if it's just unrealistic to expect these MHL adapters to be perfect. i do notice that when i scroll around, there's a bit of a drag. not that it's not responsive, but the transition effects just arent as good on the TV as it is on the phone. i noticed it too during dead trigger, it's responsive..but just not super smooth like it is on the phone. if you guys turn on the power saving mode on your phone, that drag that you notice? that's almost what it's like.
- charging - does not charge the phone while playing videos
- signal - completely loses signal when in use
feel free to ask any questions.

Seems like a great deal! I'm hoping someone tries to see if they work properly
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Bought one, will report back eventually when I get it.
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I bought one and it's completely garbage. Screen flickers like crazy while playing movie and forget about games like nova 3.
I'm pretty upset and it's going to cost too much to send it back to Hong Kong for a refund.

Blkegk said:
I bought one and it's completely garbage. Screen flickers like crazy while playing movie and forget about games like nova 3.
I'm pretty upset and it's going to cost too much to send it back to Hong Kong for a refund.
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you didn't buy the one i posted..
you bought one from a seller that CLAIMS it's a REAL/ORIGINAL samsung mhl....
if i were you i'd just file a claim through paypal..you should get all your money back..

kl25 said:
you didn't buy the one i posted..
you bought one from a seller that CLAIMS it's a REAL/ORIGINAL samsung mhl....
if i were you i'd just file a claim through paypal..you should get all your money back..
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Same adapter as the one pictured in your link on ebay.
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I bought the first one you linked, by the way.
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Blkegk said:
Same adapter as the one pictured in your link on ebay.
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you're right, it looks the same as the one in the 2nd link. but do you see anywhere that says "Genuine/original/authentic/OEM samsung galaxy s3 MHL adapter" ?
anyways, that's beside the fact because my point was to let ppl know about this $14 option.

JibbsIsMe said:
I bought the first one you linked, by the way.
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yea i saw your first post. would appreciate it if you can report back to us! thanks.

Yes, I will be reporting back. Again, it is the first one.
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kl25 said:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Sam-sung-Gal...ltDomain_0&hash=item1e724db681#ht_4732wt_1095
found these on ebay which just started popping up. anyone happen to have tried them out?
seems alright since it connects the phone directly to the tv instead of having to get another HDMI cable if you use one of these
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/271053063258...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_3018wt_1327
of course some of you A/V junkie may like to use your own high end HDMI cables, but i'm just wondering does it really make a difference?
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Thanks, bought one, will see what happens, but for less than $15, not too worried.

I just ordered one myself.
I'll report back after I get it. Hopefully it's good
Should have it around October 11th.

Be aware that the one from the last ebay link is FAKE!
Most of them don't even work, so keep that in mind....
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Jeurum_92 said:
Be aware that the one from the last ebay link is FAKE!
Most of them don't even work, so keep that in mind....
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I searched through like 50 pages on eBay and decided on this one (it's a shop that supplies cords and stuff like that)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251151442464?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
They are littered across eBay but like I said, he had good feedback and it's a cord supplier.
You think it's fake?

uoY_redruM said:
I searched through like 50 pages on eBay and decided on this one (it's a shop that supplies cords and stuff like that)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251151442464?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
They are littered across eBay but like I said, he had good feedback and it's a cord supplier.
You think it's fake?
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haha damn i usually give up after 6 pages.
anyways, why this seller? there are a lot of other sellers from china who are selling the same cable but with a lot more positive feedbacks compare to this one you posted.
and i dont think the other user meant to say the one in the 2nd link is fake. we all know it's an after market adapter, just that we haven't seen very positive reviews. with that said, someone did buy a MHL adapter that LOOKS like the one in the 2nd link, and the seller he bought from claimed that it's suppose to be a genuine samsung MHL adapter.
going back to the red one, i haven't seen any reviews so far so sorry can't help you there. i'm just waiting for a US seller to carry them so i don't have to wait 2-3 weeks for shipping from china.

It is going back
Have this:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/130764211682?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Describe it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1895770
It does not work well.

8er said:
Have this:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/130764211682?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Describe it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1895770
It does not work well.
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yea i saw your post before. instead of posting the link to a MHL adapter that looks like the one you bought...i think it'd be more helpful to other users if you post the actual link of where you got your MHL adapter from
interestingly tho today we finally have 1 positive review for a similar looking mhl adapter
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31994952&postcount=36

hey everyone, im trying to collect all the links to the MHL adapter reviews because there are so many threads around. i am NOT looking for the ones that talks about using the 11 to 5pin converter, just strict microUSB for gs3 to HDMI female port.
i gone thorugh 8 pages of threads and so far found 3. the rest that talked about having proeblsm are the ppl that are using the converters.
if you find something just post it in this thread and i'll copy it to the first post.

kl25 said:
haha damn i usually give up after 6 pages.
anyways, why this seller? there are a lot of other sellers from china who are selling the same cable but with a lot more positive feedbacks compare to this one you posted.
and i dont think the other user meant to say the one in the 2nd link is fake. we all know it's an after market adapter, just that we haven't seen very positive reviews. with that said, someone did buy a MHL adapter that LOOKS like the one in the 2nd link, and the seller he bought from claimed that it's suppose to be a genuine samsung MHL adapter.
going back to the red one, i haven't seen any reviews so far so sorry can't help you there. i'm just waiting for a US seller to carry them so i don't have to wait 2-3 weeks for shipping from china.
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haha, honestly, I don't usually look that many pages either. I was bored and hoping to find a US seller so I kept looking
Anyway, I really didn't want to order from China either. I should have it around October 11th so I'll report back once I get it and try it out.

Is this one plus for real?!

Hey guys,
I'm about to buy a one plus 3 from a guy which is selling it extremely cheap and I would like to ask you guys, in what ways I could check if the device is real and not just a replica and also if It's not stolen. I will meet with the guy today so I would appreciate everything you tell me test on the device before making the purchase. I already asked him for the picture of the invoice.. now I'm waiting for his reply.
BTW this is the picture he sent me of the device:
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Thank you :good:

when you meet, ask to plug it in to a outlet, if it dashcharges, its real.
or
open bootloader by turning off phone and press volume up+power, it should be named someting ms8996 or something like that.
Whats the price?

Hgneto said:
Hey guys,
I'm about to buy a one plus 3 from a guy which is selling it extremely cheap and I would like to ask you guys, in what ways I could check if the device is real and not just a replica and also if It's not stolen. I will meet with the guy today so I would appreciate everything you tell me test on the device before making the purchase. I already asked him for the picture of the invoice.. now I'm waiting for his reply.
BTW this is the picture he sent me of the device:
Thank you :good:
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I saw you comment and first off I'd like to say its already a chinese branded phone and very modest company, not your usual suspects for making "Phoney." (pun intended) Also I do not own the phone yet, but since you're cautious I'll still help you out.
When I buy phones from untrusted/unknown parties I always meet them in very open public places and look them in the eye when they're talking, looking for signs of anxiety or hesitation.
Now onto the phone itself:
pop the sim tray out make sure there are 2 slots (real oneplus 3 has 2 slots). okay
Go to settings> about phone check the imei with this: https://swappa.com/esn (its free and trusted site)
pop one of my sim cards in and make a phone call. go back to settings> about phone and check the baseband, model number, build number etc. and make sure they are correct/up to date.
go to the camera (usually the stock app) and I test photos and videos.
turn on bluetooth and make sure it searches for my headset which i have on at the time.
Open a web browser and see how fast the app opens and open multiple tabs and different websites in each.
For a phone like this I would feel the quality of the build because most knock-offs just don't feel like "real"
and LAST but not LEAST go to settings> security and check the fingerprint sensor, (how fast it esponds, if it responds at all, nothing is for sure but chances are very slim that a knock-off company is putting a high quality fingerprint system in a knock-off phone. I do all of this while talking to him/her about how the yankees are really sucking this year, and telling them my fantasy football team is better than theirs by a long shot.
I sure hope this helps :fingers-crossed:

Check the Android version. If it says Nougat, then it is obviously a fake one.

Thank you! Isn't there an app that can check if the phone is real? Like all the internals and camera module? I heard there's one with the name similar to AIDA..
Also, could anyone post the latest settings page where I can see the latest build/baseband and so on, please?
Thank you all

brugernavn said:
when you meet, ask to plug it in to a outlet, if it dashcharges, its real.
or
open bootloader by turning off phone and press volume up+power, it should be named someting ms8996 or something like that.
Whats the price?
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he's selling for 150 euros. The charger looks like he bought it in the UK (UK plug)

Hgneto said:
he's selling for 150 euros. The charger looks like he bought it in the UK (UK plug)
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That's suspicious, I would never buy this.
Water damage isn't visible from the outside but you could be screwed later on.

J_Dutch said:
That's suspicious, I would never buy this.
Water damage isn't visible from the outside but you could be screwed later on.
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What if I do every test mentioned above? As a sound test?
If everything works well, it shouldn't be a problem.. it's even seen the original screen protector..

Hgneto said:
What if I do every test mentioned above? As a sound test?
If everything works well, it shouldn't be a problem.. it's even seen the original screen protector..
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You could easily get 300 euro for OP3 so for me the real question is (and it should be your question as well) Why would the seller throw away 150 euro? Why would anybody do that? Nobody would unless something is wrong.

Hgneto said:
Hey guys,
I'm about to buy a one plus 3 from a guy which is selling it extremely cheap and I would like to ask you guys, in what ways I could check if the device is real and not just a replica and also if It's not stolen. I will meet with the guy today so I would appreciate everything you tell me test on the device before making the purchase. I already asked him for the picture of the invoice.. now I'm waiting for his reply.
BTW this is the picture he sent me of the device:
Thank you :good:
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Looks real. Exactly like mine did whwn I got it. But what's to say that's what you will receive. Especially at half price.
Buy using a reputed site and pay using a known payment method.
That way if you do get cheated will have some way to get your money back.

Isnt that fingerprint Sensor/ home button too thick and too small from left to right?

Blubber120 said:
Isnt that fingerprint Sensor/ home button too thick and too small from left to right?
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Yeah it actually does look a little weird. Not the same compared to mine. Mines shorter from top to bottom and longer left to right.
Hgneto said:
Hey guys,
I'm about to buy a one plus 3 from a guy which is selling it extremely cheap and I would like to ask you guys, in what ways I could check if the device is real and not just a replica and also if It's not stolen. I will meet with the guy today so I would appreciate everything you tell me test on the device before making the purchase. I already asked him for the picture of the invoice.. now I'm waiting for his reply.
BTW this is the picture he sent me of the device:
Thank you :good:
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Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Tapatalk

It looks real, it still has the screen protector on it too, have him take a pic of the back and get the imei and look it up, it seems legit, maybe he won it and is just selling it cheap, just make sure it powers on and no other issues

Hgneto said:
Thank you! Isn't there an app that can check if the phone is real? Like all the internals and camera module? I heard there's one with the name similar to AIDA..
Also, could anyone post the latest settings page where I can see the latest build/baseband and so on, please?
Thank you all
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If you can get internet... Download the Geekbench 3 from playstore and run a test and you should get around 2250+ singlecore score and 5400+ multicore score (If you can only download geekbench 4 then score is around 1700 for single and 4000 multicore)

Hgneto said:
he's selling for 150 euros. The charger looks like he bought it in the UK (UK plug)
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That's not a UK plug, looks US to me which means it's running different bands than the EU model. Check it'll work on your network

Hgneto said:
he's selling for 150 euros. The charger looks like he bought it in the UK (UK plug)
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Its not UK plug
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ghostofcain said:
That's not a UK plug, looks US to me which means it's running different bands than the EU model. Check it'll work on your network
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3g bands should be ok but 4G can be problematic.
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Stylus

I know I'm going to have Samsung Note "withdrawal" when I migrate on over from my Note 4 to the LG V20. I wanted to share these types of Stylus that I've found:
ADONIT DASH
ReGear Pro Stylus
I'm going to miss "Smart select" and "Screen write" the most out of all the Air Commands.
Will I get a stylus for the V20? Maybe. It is an added cost to an already expensive device. How much do I really need it is the question.
I wanted to throw this out there for the phablet artists and geeks out there...

I'm still a debating between the LG V20 and Google Pixel XL. Leaning towards the LG V20, but either way I'll likely be getting the Adonit Snap: http://www.adonit.net/snap/
Definitely miss my Note 7 already and its only been a day since I turned it in...thought they did an amazing job with it, just sucks that they screwed up the battery/power regulation on it Back to my Note Edge with dead pixels for a couple weeks until the next phone decision is made...

rudbwoy said:
I know I'm going to have Samsung Note "withdrawal" when I migrate on over from my Note 4 to the LG V20. I wanted to share these types of Stylus that I've found:
ADONIT DASH
ReGear Pro Stylus
I'm going to miss "Smart select" and "Screen write" the most out of all the Air Commands.
Will I get a stylus for the V20? Maybe. It is an added cost to an already expensive device. How much do I really need it is the question.
I wanted to throw this out there for the phablet artists and geeks out there...
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watched a v20 video revi6last night... capture+ allowed a crop of the screen and writing on the screen....im not quite sure of the full capabilities of that app. i dont think im gonna miss the note line.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.snote

douger1957 said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.snote
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This app is incompatible with all of my devices. (That's what it just told me.) Therefore, I'm going to guess it will not be compatible with the V20 either.

CHH2 said:
This app is incompatible with all of my devices. (That's what it just told me.) Therefore, I'm going to guess it will not be compatible with the V20 either.
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I used it on S7 ports when I had my Note 4. I think it works if you can side load it and set the permissions (gotta have root for that.)
There are S Note wannabes on the Play Store.

I am wondering if the note 7 stylus will work on the v20. I thought about keeping the stylus and just returning the phone
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dwertz said:
I am wondering if the note 7 stylus will work on the v20. I thought about keeping the stylus and just returning the phone
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It won't.
The Note series has a Wacom digitizer as part of the screen makeup.
If that isn't there you won't get any recognition.
I'm currently running Note 3.
Wonder if i should wait 'till next year.
The Note 4 was too little of an increment.
The Note 5 wasn't sold in my area.
Am getting desperate.
Regards
Elo

s4pat said:
watched a v20 video revi6last night... capture+ allowed a crop of the screen and writing on the screen....im not quite sure of the full capabilities of that app. i dont think im gonna miss the note line.
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What are u saying here? Do u know an app that does screen capture?
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PhilPan said:
What are u saying here? Do u know an app that does screen capture?
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i would expect similar or enhanced functionality. guy wrote on the capture in a review video i watched : http://m.androidcentral.com/how-take-screenshot-lg-v10#slide3

s4pat said:
i would expect similar or enhanced functionality. guy wrote on the capture in a review video i watched : http://m.androidcentral.com/how-take-screenshot-lg-v10#slide3
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U have link to video review... The link u posted just talks about app.
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Capture + is on lg v10 and has a notification bar toggle also. Let's you write on screen shot. Is this what you are wondering about? I did that with my finger. I'm sure a stylus would make it a lot neater. lol
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Where did my picture go? It was showing and now it's broken. Stupid tapatalk.
Sent from my awesome T-Mobile LG V10!

PhilPan said:
U have link to video review... The link u posted just talks about app.
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this review made me decide on the v20 over the pixel :

rudbwoy said:
I know I'm going to have Samsung Note "withdrawal" when I migrate on over from my Note 4 to the LG V20. I wanted to share these types of Stylus that I've found:
ADONIT DASH
ReGear Pro Stylus
I'm going to miss "Smart select" and "Screen write" the most out of all the Air Commands.
Will I get a stylus for the V20? Maybe. It is an added cost to an already expensive device. How much do I really need it is the question.
I wanted to throw this out there for the phablet artists and geeks out there...
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Articles are starting to come out about Samsung ditching the note line altogether to focus on the galaxy lineup for quality control. Guess its to hard to have a larger staff that can focus on both. Really sad but it just opens me up to trying all the phones without a pen like this one here. Here's the link to the article I mentioned
http://www.businessinsider.com/galaxy-note-7-might-be-last-galaxy-note-from-samsung-2016-10

PhilPan said:
What are u saying here? Do u know an app that does screen capture?
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Yes, the built-in capture+ does this on the V10 and I'm sure it will on the V20 too. It's as useful as the smart select on the Note 7, which was a feature I LOVED.

so what stylus is a good one? the adonit snap hasnt had the best of reviews. the new dash 2 looks promising

s4pat said:
so what stylus is a good one? the adonit snap hasnt had the best of reviews. the new dash 2 looks promising
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Yeah, I saw mixed reviews on the snap, so I'm still waiting on deciding which stylus to go with...definitely getting one, but want something smaller because I use it for writing notes and the occasional screen clip...still leaning towards the snap, but going to give it a couple more weeks before I make my decision.

What'sthe difference between the dash 2 and the snap? Other than the snap being Bluetooth I'm not sure what else is different between the two. Especially considering the dash 2 is $15 more than the snap.

rudbwoy said:
I'm going to miss "Smart select" and "Screen write" the most out of all the Air Commands.
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I already miss it, especially the capture scroll to get the whole webpage in one screen shot and the gif creator.
Note 7 was my first ever Note device and I am definitely going to be getting a Note again.
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PsiPhiDan said:
Yes, the built-in capture+ does this on the V10 and I'm sure it will on the V20 too. It's as useful as the smart select on the Note 7, which was a feature I LOVED.
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You're thinking Screen write for the Note 7 - Smart select was MUCH better than the capture+ is.
With Smart select we could select a portion of something and even extract the text from a picture (that was awesome).
I really hope they incorporate a lot of the Note 7 features into the S8

Adonit Dash 2
I got the dash 2, and so far it seems really great. It doesn't conveniently store *in* the phone, but it's everything I want in a stylus, at least!