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Sugru+holster= Car Dock

So I was using the Infuse car dock but wanted to start using a case and it didn't fit anymore. I was going to alter the holder part of that dock to work until I had this idea.
I realized I had the holster part of the holster/shell combo from Verizon that I never use, so i mounted that with ProClip Move plates to my existing ProClip dash mount. We use the ProClip Move plates in our cars so we can move the mounts around for our devices between whatever we're driving.
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I missed having the plug part of the dock so that I could just slip my phone in and have it connect to the charger, so i figured out how to attach the microusb to this dock w/ Sugru.
I took the wax backing off of some double stick tape (the leftover part that keeps the sticky tape from sticking to stuff before you mount it) and cut a small slit in it, poked the microusb end through and attached it to my phone and then placed in the holster w/ screen out. This waxy tape backing is what kept the Sugru from bonding to my phone while it cured, but allowed me to mold the Sugru around the form of the bottom of the phone. The front lip is still messy, I plan on adding another layer over this to "clean it up".
The holster had to have those side wings bent out a bit to allow the phone w/ bumper case to slide in and out easier. But now I just slide my phone into this from the top and it clicks right into the micro-usb charger. I have an NFC tag stuck to my sun visor that i use to launch Car Dock v3 from the app market.

Review of Monoprice USB Cradle with HDMI out w/pics!!!

This is a review of Monoprice USB Cradle with HDMi output: http://www.monoprice.com/Product/Index?p_id=10255
Following my review of Monoprice Car Cradle, here comes USB Cradle with HDMI output. And guess what? This one is another re-branded KiDiGi product. BUT the advantage is that buying from Monoprice will give you 1 year warranty
The functionality of this cradle is very simple: to charge up the phone and to have it's video output on your HD tv. Basically it has built-in MHL adapter which converts video output from the phone to HDMI output. It's already has a built in 11-to-5 pin micro usb adapter, so you just plug'n'play. Similar to their car cradle, they promise operation with and without a case while using a removable spacer. Here is a scoop, it doesn't work with any case unless you use a thin flip cases where the back of it integrates with battery cover. If you think you can stick in there N2 with Defender or UAG or even a slim TPU case - forget about it. But naked it goes right in and does a job perfectly!
The package, which btw has awesome presentation, comes with 1A wall charger and removable micro-usb cable. Using this charger/cable connected directly to a phone yields a perfect 2A charging on my Note 2, but once you connect the charger to the cradle and read the current from the phone - it only charges at 0.5A. I assume its due to conversion used to power up MHL adapter. Just something to keep in mind.
Overall, if you don't mind taking case off your Note 2 to use inside of this cradle or if you have thin flip case - this is a pretty good cradle to get your video output from Note 2 to a big screen.
Here are the pictures.
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Wireless caharging frequently interrupted when using Wireless Charging Receiver Card

When using one of these Wireless Charging Receiver Cards, Galaxy S4 only wirelessly charges uninterrupted when taken out of the case,
Otherwise the wireless charging turns on/off repeatedly. This happens even if the phone case has a hollow back.
Can you post what your experience was with wirelessly charging Galaxy S4?

If I'm understanding correctly, it seems as if the extra distance between the charging pad and the receiver when the case is on is probably causing the issue. Technically, it should be able to transmit power over a distance of around 4cm (~1.5 inches),but only in perfect conditions. Ideally, you want them as close together as possible, so a case is probably not the best idea. You might just have to weigh the pros and cons of having the protection of a case versus no cable charging. I use the official wireless charging S-View flip cover with THIS 3-coil charger and haven't had any issues yet.

Thank you for posting.
Interestingly, even a hollow bumper case like this:
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causes the same problem as the original Samsung plastic protective case - wireless charging gets constantly interrupted.
So *only* when case is removed does the wireless charging continue uninterrupted.
I sure would like to know what the culprit is. The receiver strip, or the case or the original Samsung charger?

I'm using this receiver that I got from Amazon, and I'm able to charge fine, even with a case on. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GCXRU8O/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I'm currently using a gel case, but I also had a hard rubber case that snapped on, and that worked fine as well. My wireless charger is a no name cheap brand I also got from Amazon.

Review of iClever 48W 9.6A 4-Port USB Car Charger with SmartID Technology [REVIEW]

Good morning xda! it is i kaos back with another product i was lucky enough to get to give a review on .For you the end user
today ill be giving you my take and personal experiences with the iClever 48W 9.6A 4-Port USB Car Charger with SmartID Technology.
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I gotta say right out the package i was impressed. The charger feels solid and well put together.
Not at all what im use to or expected for a auto charger.
You will find even if your lucky enough to have usb integration built into your vehicle for music or phone calls.This iclever 4-port USB charger is worth the money.You can pick one of these up for less then 20 bucks.while your car USB is great at but most vehicles max output is 1A. So if your like me.
Meaning I constantly have GPS running as well as music.
you know that 1A is hardly enough to maintain a charge let alone add % to your battery.iclever puts out 2.4A per usb.
Recently i went on a trip.we had the following devices connected in use and charging.
1.My note 3 running gps & playing poweramp via usb to my car system.
2.my wife and her samsung S5 connected while she browser and played candy crush.
3.my brother With a Nexus device. he was on facebook alot lol.
4.my tablet. asus tf300t i have never been able to find a charger for travel to charge my tablet. in shock and figuring i will see this iclver didnt as well. i was amazed and happy to say that charged as well with its factory cable.
that alone impressed me.
all in all i have to say a great product worth the $.
you can find the iclever on amazon

New Choetech 7.5W Wireless Charger (USB-C)

Hey guys, I was looking at the /r/Nexus5 Wiki for a wireless charger and found that Choetech have released an updated model. It is only $12 ($10 with promo code 4F6LFSQU) and charges at 7.5W (the original, and most of the older chargers charged at 5W).
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It uses USB-C, which isn't very useful for the Nexus 5, but it is good for when you update to a new phone (even if the new phone doesn't have Qi, at least you'd have a USB C to A cable). Charging is faster than my old chargers (an old Nokia wireless charger, a RadioShack wireless charger, and a old Choetech charger) and It grips my nexus 5 pretty well, and my friends S7 didn't move at all with any reasonable amount of force. They switched to having 4 rubber strips around the edges of the pad to hold the phone, which is why it works so well with the S7's glass back. My dad's Nexus 6 works great too, despite the curved back, because the spacing of the strips ends up cradling the device. The bottom has 4 Rubber nubs to hold onto the table. They do the job but nothing to rave about. The unit is pretty thin (much thinner then all my other ones), in fact I managed to stick it in my car dock with a bit of Velcro and wirelessly charged my phone while driving. It does have an LED charging indicator on the front but I can say that it is night stand friendly, it is bright enough to let you know it is charging, without blinding at night. The only thing I dislike about this charger is that it doesn't include a power brick. Just the unit, the paperwork, and the USB C to A cable.
I'd rate it 4/5 stars.
Its not the perfect Wireless Charger, but it is the best one I've owned near this price
Amazon Smile Link: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01L3OUC7W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
$3 off with Promo Code 4F6LFSQU