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My Car Mount Solution

This is what i did.
Bought This car mount
Used "WOOT"(without ") to get 20$ off.
Shipping Cost: $5.00
Grand Total: $9.99
then i bought This cover to put the disk on
used "30htcoff" to get 30% off HTC Accessories
Total : US $7.04
grand total for a car mount...
17.03$

I have the same mount. works ok. instructions say mount the disk on the upper portion of the case, i found the middle works better if you intend on using landscape mode for GPS or Video. If you put it near the top, it doesnt stay in landscape mode for long, it slips down.

I use something similar, but more flush against the car surface for the Evo.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-UNIVERSAL-M...ccessories&hash=item45e943669b#ht_3019wt_1139

I tried the cheap car mount, but without the case. The disk adhesive wouldn't stick to the back of my EVO at all. Whenever I tried to lock the disk into the holder, it'd just twist off.

derik123derik123 said:
This is what i did.
Bought This car mount
Used "WOOT"(without ") to get 20$ off.
Shipping Cost: $5.00
Grand Total: $9.99
then i bought This cover to put the disk on
used "30htcoff" to get 30% off HTC Accessories
Total : US $7.04
grand total for a car mount...
17.03$
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How easy/tough is the crystal hard case to put on and remove? Everytime you get in the car, you'd have to put the phone in the case, and take it out of it, when you get out, right?

chinot66 said:
I use something similar, but more flush against the car surface for the Evo.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-UNIVERSAL-M...ccessories&hash=item45e943669b#ht_3019wt_1139
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thats way too flush dos not give me the option to tilt and stuff.

hkk said:
How easy/tough is the crystal hard case to put on and remove? Everytime you get in the car, you'd have to put the phone in the case, and take it out of it, when you get out, right?
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I haven't gotten it yet. But i don't think that it'll be a major problem. It goes over the existing case. So i'm just going to put the disk on the clear cover, put that on the mount and whenever i get in my car just put it in the case.

I just ordered a Seidio active case and the mount that the OP linked. I'm hoping that disc is small enough to not annoy me if it's on the case all the time, but we'll see I guess. I'm afraid it's going to cause some wobbling issues when the phone is sitting face up on my desk.
Edit: I was just thinking, it would be pretty stellar if seidio offered an "exoskeleton only" type of sale so you could just throw the disc on an extra skeleton to slip on when in the car only... Wishful thinking I'm sure.

What do you guys think about this idea..
Get the same SoundGate mount but stuck the disc on the outer shell/exoskeleton of this two-piece case.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=699888
Then keep the exoskeleton in the car and when you want to use it as a mount just pop it into place..
I don't know how it feels in the hand without the exoskeleton though, and it wont be as secure but I had no intention of getting a case that strong, just a silicone one.
My main gripe is that I don't want to have a disc on my phone all the time...
edit: LOL just read the last post, seems like you were thinking the same thing..
Someone should contact seidio about that.

topdnbass said:
What do you guys think about this idea..
Get the same SoundGate mount but stuck the disc on the outer shell/exoskeleton of this two-piece case.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=699888
Then keep the exoskeleton in the car and when you want to use it as a mount just pop it into place..
I don't know how it feels in the hand without the exoskeleton though, and it wont be as secure but I had no intention of getting a case that strong, just a silicone one.
My main gripe is that I don't want to have a disc on my phone all the time...
edit: LOL just read the last post, seems like you were thinking the same thing..
Someone should contact seidio about that.
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hah good call.
Yeah that's what i'm planning on. My OP shows what i bought for this.

topdnbass said:
What do you guys think about this idea..
Get the same SoundGate mount but stuck the disc on the outer shell/exoskeleton of this two-piece case.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=699888
Then keep the exoskeleton in the car and when you want to use it as a mount just pop it into place..
I don't know how it feels in the hand without the exoskeleton though, and it wont be as secure but I had no intention of getting a case that strong, just a silicone one.
My main gripe is that I don't want to have a disc on my phone all the time...
edit: LOL just read the last post, seems like you were thinking the same thing..
Someone should contact seidio about that.
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This is the setup I'm using with that exact case. I did have a problem with the disk sticking like someone mentioned earlier (I believe because of the ruberized texture on the case) so I epoxied the disk to the back. I can post picks of my setup tomorrow. Maybe a vid too.

That'd be wonderful.
I feel like without the exo it'll look bad...
So a good video or couple pictures would be great, maybe even a short review. xD
Sent from my Evo 4G

i bought a 4 finger capture (for the phone) with a swivel mount for $15 at AutoZone. dam swivel didn't work so i had to add some Metal putty to harden the swivel in place. $5
then when i stuck it to the windshield the glue on the pad to the mount came apart from the heat in the car. super glued it for $3. then the pad's glue to the windshield came apart because of the heat and weight. so i super glued it to the windhield.
with the 4 fingers it grabs the EVO good enoungh that it doesn't fall out AND i can drive around and shot a video of where i'm going. i offset the EVO a tad so the camera has a clear view.
i mounted it to the top of the windshield where the polarized screen is and the videos are coming out pretty good - no blown out skies and the clouds are pretty good. now there is a bright line blowning out the sky and clouds when driving up hill but i can live with that.

topdnbass said:
That'd be wonderful.
I feel like without the exo it'll look bad...
So a good video or couple pictures would be great, maybe even a short review. xD
Sent from my Evo 4G
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Work's been busy the last few days and I've been too wiped to do anything after, so hopefully I can put something up tomorrow.
Update: the car was pretty hot the other day and when I went to put my phone in the "dock" the adhesive had softened up and the holder fell off of my mount, so I think I will be getting the epoxy out again.

DIY Captivate Car Dock (with pictures)

So I'm sure everyone has seen the DIY android car dock. There was a thread in here with someone wanting to make something similar (and me silently stalking it), but no one had found a suitable case to make the mount from. Well, I went on ebay and was able to find one, so here's some pics of the finished unit. Sorry there are no before pictures, I forgot to take them in my excitement.
The case cost me about $5. The other parts used were a garmin gps suction mount, the clip to hold a garmin gps, and some double sided tape. I simply used a dremel tool to cut off the ends of the gps clip to provide a flat surface, and attached it to the case with the tape. Looks somewhat ugly due to the clear case color(couldn't find a black one) but it works well, rotates, and looks good with the phone actually in it.
Well apparently I can't post external links(the images), but there's no way to upload the images here.
The USB ciggarette adapter
http: // imgur.com/WhHe1.jpg
The case/mount/tape
http: // imgur.com/ZRIQh.jpg
http: // imgur.com/qZ5Aj.jpg
http: // imgur.com/VJ5YJ.jpg
The phone mounted in my car:
http: // imgur.com/ZH5or.jpg
http: // imgur.com/TTowp.jpg

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The USB ciggarette adapter
http://imgur.com/WhHe1.jpg
The case/mount/tape
http://imgur.com/ZRIQh.jpg
http://imgur.com/qZ5Aj.jpg
http://imgur.com/VJ5YJ.jpg
The phone mounted in my car:
http://imgur.com/ZH5or.jpg
http://imgur.com/TTowp.jpg
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Looks nice. How does the Captivate fit in the case, does it just snap in? I can't see how is it mounted it on the car... vent clip?

aloant said:
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Looks nice. How does the Captivate fit in the case, does it just snap in? I can't see how is it mounted it on the car... vent clip?
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Thanks for posting the links. Yeah, it just snaps into the case. The gps mount I'm using is the suction cup mount as it fits nicely onto my stereo face. It's just a regular garmin gps ball mount clip that I cut the ends off. It's 2 pieces, the mount, and the clip part, so you can use it with the vent mount.

Nice job. Other than the tape, it looks good. This seems to be the mod of choice for DIY car docks. I don't see why manufacturers can't seem to make this a retail product. Just a snap-on/slide-in back plate with a ball cup on the back. Anyway, thats a nice way to take your captivate for a ride!
I would like to do the same thing but my concern is the fit of the case to the phone. I want it to be snug but remove easily without scratching/damaging from repeated use.
Do you feel confident that case will hold up?
If you do, mind throwing out a brand name or model number?

Shovelhead84 said:
Nice job. Other than the tape, it looks good. This seems to be the mod of choice for DIY car docks. I don't see why manufacturers can't seem to make this a retail product. Just a snap-on/slide-in back plate with a ball cup on the back. Anyway, thats a nice way to take your captivate for a ride!
I would like to do the same thing but my concern is the fit of the case to the phone. I want it to be snug but remove easily without scratching/damaging from repeated use.
Do you feel confident that case will hold up?
If you do, mind throwing out a brand name or model number?
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My concern as well. I'd change up the mounting a bit for my car since there's a plate the previous owner mounted an XM radio head and I can't take it out without leaving an eyesore. If this can go there, my car will be /perfect/.
I'd actually prefer some sort of clear sleeve (think the "case" that comes with the N1) so that after I get my permanent case I don't have to snap it in and out of both, but if that's what it will take, I'll do it.

@Shovelhead84: Yeah, the tape isn't the best looking. I really wish the snap-on case was black, so you couldn't see it at all. It's kind of an eyesore in my mercedes without the phone in it, lol.
The case itself fits the phone pretty well, and it fits in pretty easy. It's not quite as easy to remove the phone, but still easy enough. I'm really not sure why no one is making docks like this either, all of the one's I've seen have been gigantic and ugly. I'm not worried about it damaging the phone, as the case only covers the back.
I'm not sure what the brand is since I got it off ebay, but here's a link to the exact one I bought.
http: //cgi.ebay.com/SAMSUNG-i897-CAPTIVATE-AT-T-SNAP-OEM-CASE-COVER-/350388879623?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5194ce0107

BigJayDogg3 said:
My concern as well. I'd change up the mounting a bit for my car since there's a plate the previous owner mounted an XM radio head and I can't take it out without leaving an eyesore. If this can go there, my car will be /perfect/.
I'd actually prefer some sort of clear sleeve (think the "case" that comes with the N1) so that after I get my permanent case I don't have to snap it in and out of both, but if that's what it will take, I'll do it.
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Yeah, it would be nice if the phone just slid into the case. Unfortunately all of the cases I've seen snap together around the phone, so this was the first one I found that appeared to even be useable for a car mount. Hoping I'll find something a little better later. This definitely works well enough for now though, and the price was hard to beat (I had the garmin parts sitting around from my gps I don't use).

phone damage
have you noticed any scratches or scuffs from taking the phone in and out often?
i am with you waiting on that sleeve type case like in that original video

epoplive said:
@Shovelhead84: Yeah, the tape isn't the best looking. I really wish the snap-on case was black, so you couldn't see it at all. It's kind of an eyesore in my mercedes without the phone in it, lol.
The case itself fits the phone pretty well, and it fits in pretty easy. It's not quite as easy to remove the phone, but still easy enough. I'm really not sure why no one is making docks like this either, all of the one's I've seen have been gigantic and ugly. I'm not worried about it damaging the phone, as the case only covers the back.
I'm not sure what the brand is since I got it off ebay, but here's a link to the exact one I bought.
http: //cgi.ebay.com/SAMSUNG-i897-CAPTIVATE-AT-T-SNAP-OEM-CASE-COVER-/350388879623?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5194ce0107
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How did you get the case for like $5? The listing is about $13

S3 Suction car mount by Garmin!!

By pure chance I found out that my SIII with its slimline cover fitted works perfectly in my Garmin Nuvi 205 dash mount.
Secure and easy to mount, almost as if it was made for the S3.
The Garmin Part Number
Item 010-10936-00 Suction cup with bracket (Nuvi 2xx series)
Cost is around $10 - %15
Cover is a Cygnet BlackFrost Matte slim case (around $20)
I love finding a really good cost effective solution for my toys!!
Video Clip. Please excuse poor sound quality, had to dig out my old Olympus compact to make this,

Thanks, looking forward to the video.
good to know since Garmin has quality mounts.
Does it actually clip in? Is it firm?
If you remove the case, hows the fit?

Fits snugly, clips into the mount as if it was made for it,
Doesn't work without the cover though, phone is just to small,
Would be possible rather easily I might add to put some shrink tubing on the arms of the mount and build it up a little to hold the phone naked!

I wonder if it would fit with a tpu case. Your case seems pretty slim

ZaJules said:
By pure chance I found out that my SIII with its slimline cover fitted works perfectly in my Garmin Nuvi 205 dash mount.
Secure and easy to mount, almost as if it was made for the S3.
The Garmin Part Number
Item 010-10936-00 Suction cup with bracket (Nuvi 2xx series)
Cost is around $10 - %15
Cover is a Cygnet BlackFrost Matte slim case (around $20)
I love finding a really good cost effective solution for my toys!!
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Thanks for the find. Do you think it would be able to fit the S3 with an Otterbox Commuter case on? My phone's approximately 7.7mm wide with the case on.
Cheers

Might fit but it would be tight, the rounded edges of the Cygnett case allows it to clip into the holder the otter box might be to square
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300TG using Tapatalk 2

my garmin gps always falls off from the windshield now..the suction cup doesn't hold..don't know how i'd feel putting my phone there..
am i suppose to wash it with soap or something to make it work again?

kl25 said:
my garmin gps always falls off from the windshield now..the suction cup doesn't hold..don't know how i'd feel putting my phone there..
am i suppose to wash it with soap or something to make it work again?
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You should get a replacement one...They are super cheap on eBay. I have one that is over 7 years old (*back when standalone GPS units were +$300!) and it still works great.

kl25 said:
my garmin gps always falls off from the windshield now..the suction cup doesn't hold..don't know how i'd feel putting my phone there..
am i suppose to wash it with soap or something to make it work again?
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I fix that with alcohol. But then I fix everything with alcohol.

universal mount
I got this car mount from amazon.com
Search for Kropsson Aero universal mount.
the design of the mount was a great plus.
Feature wise, defiantly recommend.

proud a-clown said:
I fix that with alcohol. But then I fix everything with alcohol.
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couldn't have said it better myself!!!!

I can confirm this mount works great with the rock quicksand case. Easy to put in and take out and holds rock solid. Before the case showed up I had used a couple pieces of heat shrink tubing held on with electrical tape and it worked awesome with the naked galaxy s3.
I like this style of mount because you can position the phone with it gripping the middle, top or bottom to fine tune where the screen is in relation to your windshield.
I went with this one though, instead of one of the $5 options: (replace spaces with ., I don't have enough posts to post links) www amazon com/gp/product/B0042PJ8NY/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00[/url]
It's the actual oem garmin mount instead of a knockoff, and judging by the reviews the difference is the mount that holds the ball is made of metal, so it won't break. It came with one of the 3m PE Foam adhesive backed discs for mounting to the dashboard as well. Highly recommended.

I just tried it. PERFECT fit with my diztronic TPU case. Thanks OP!

Armband holster for the gym

Can anyone suggest an armband holster for the gym? The pocket is less than ideal.
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!

I posted the link to the grey / blue Belkin one towards the end of this thread, and really like it!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1736407

If your at the gym just get the Samsung HS3000, bluetooth stereo adapter..works really well sound quality is good too! Just leave your phone in a gym bag so you don't have to worry about your phone falling or getting crushed..

I used this for my Galaxy S1:
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax...=1343186933&sr=8-5&keywords=Galaxy+S3+armband
I hated it! You can't press the buttons very well. The plastic bubbles up, making swiping hard. The cut-outs don't work well.
I avoided the Belkin because it looks like more of the same -- hard to use. And $20 too.
I bought these two from eBay (pictures attached):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/33076460537...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_6088wt_1163
http://www.ebay.com/itm/26107246592...NX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_500wt_1413
The 1st one is the one I truly wanted. I wanted something that will hold the device securely but will let me use all the features and buttons.
I'll let you know how secure it is when I get it. The picture looks loose, but I figure then I can use it with my Diztronic case and it should fit snug (Bonus!).
I got the 2nd one because it looked nice for running when it's sprinkling. Water + device = bad.

jnadke said:
I used this for my Galaxy S1:
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax...=1343186933&sr=8-5&keywords=Galaxy+S3+armband
I hated it! You can't press the buttons very well. The plastic bubbles up, making swiping hard. The cut-outs don't work well.
I avoided the Belkin because it looks like more of the same -- hard to use. And $20 too.
I bought these two from eBay (pictures attached):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/33076460537...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_6088wt_1163
http://www.ebay.com/itm/26107246592...NX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_500wt_1413
The 1st one is the one I truly wanted. I wanted something that will hold the device securely but will let me use all the features and buttons.
I'll let you know how secure it is when I get it. The picture looks loose, but I figure then I can use it with my Diztronic case and it should fit snug (Bonus!).
I got the 2nd one because it looked nice for running when it's sprinkling. Water + device = bad.
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ATT stores carry this http://www.alternativewireless.com/nxe-activesleeves-phone-cases-large.html
Comes as a pack of 2 for 30 bucks, the XL size fits the GS3 pretty good. I have a 17" bicep and it isn't as snug as I would like, but when I am in the gym they are a little over 18" so it fits great. And when I run my arms are usually up and flexing often so it stays snug then too. Just sitting at my desk it doesn't work as good lol.
Its neprene or something and super stretchy so you could probably fit the phone into a smaller size.

jnadke said:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/26107246592...NX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_500wt_1413
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I got this one in the mail.
Unfortunately the phone fits very tightly. The case keeps mashing the buttons when it's in the case.
My friend ordered one and said his is fine. If you order off eBay, might want to get 2-3 direct from China and use the best one.
Also, don't order unless you have fairly thick biceps. I don't have would I would consider super-thin biceps, about 13-14 inches, but this thing is definitely designed for someone with a 16+ inch bicep.

CHOETECH Bike Mount for HTC 10

After I was looking for a bike mount I simply chose this and ordered.
Delivery of course as usual quickly with Amazon Prime.
At first I was a little skeptical when I saw the fastening method with the rubber bands.
This skepticism was gone after the first try immediately. In the pictures, the holder acts huge, so I was pleasantly surprised when I received it.
It is pretty small, well packaged and assembly instruction was also there. The blue areas are all gummed and coated in the supply with a protective film. The lateral mounting arms with feathers on train kept so many devices can be transported with it. The suspension is so strong that my phone (HTC 10) also remained so already in the holder. For safety's sake you do of course still the 4 rubber straps up so that the device is firmly locks in the holder. Of course, the fixing on the bicycle handlebar designed to also easily and is suitable for all kinds of thick rods.
All in all this is a great product at a reasonable price.

I've been using my S7 Edge with the Choetech mount on my mountain bike for a month now. At first I didn't think the silicone band would stretch over my S7 with a Samsung case on it but it does. The design and build quality of the mount is good. The phone isn't going anywhere. It's cool that I can listen to Pandora while riding and still be able to hear any noise around me. I'm thinking on getting a backup phone though just in case I wipe out. *knocks on wood* lol
I also have a few Choetech wireless chargers. Never had a issues with their products and the pricing is good.

One piece of advice if I may: if you are going to actually use it on your bike, please use some glue or some other form of reinforcing the part that is connecting the actual holder to the handlebar grip. Those 4 pins will "unclick" by themselves if the vibrations are strong enough (like when you ride on rough terrain or if you go on and off the sidewalk). It happened to me in the past and I ruined a nice phone back then. Lesson learned.

TomF1979 said:
After I was looking for a bike mount I simply chose this and ordered.
Delivery of course as usual quickly with Amazon Prime.
At first I was a little skeptical when I saw the fastening method with the rubber bands.
This skepticism was gone after the first try immediately. In the pictures, the holder acts huge, so I was pleasantly surprised when I received it.
It is pretty small, well packaged and assembly instruction was also there. The blue areas are all gummed and coated in the supply with a protective film. The lateral mounting arms with feathers on train kept so many devices can be transported with it. The suspension is so strong that my phone (HTC 10) also remained so already in the holder. For safety's sake you do of course still the 4 rubber straps up so that the device is firmly locks in the holder. Of course, the fixing on the bicycle handlebar designed to also easily and is suitable for all kinds of thick rods.
All in all this is a great product at a reasonable price.
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If mounted upright, and set it to record video. Does the mount obstruct the camera at all? Looks like it's close to clearing the mount. I'm looking for something that can record without obstructing the camera.

If you guys are looking for a really solid bike mount, I tested this one for Cheotech and it is pretty secure. I would recommend it.
I use it with my HTC 10 and Neo Hybrid case and it fits great. Just FYI if ppl want more options
CHOETECH-Universal-Mount