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Windshield Mount

Hi, just wanted to give a quick impression of 2 windshield mounts I ordered.
http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-Univers..._1_3?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1305654075&sr=1-3
http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-IPM515-...Holder-Compatible/dp/B003Z4L68S/ref=pd_cp_e_2
Overall they both work OK. I much prefer the "Universal Mount" just because of how the Slim Grip opens/closes. The Universal is a squeeze style close with a button release. The Slim Grip you have to push the lower part down to open it, and the same to get your phone out. Kind of a pain.
Plus, even though the Slim Grip seems to be OK in Landscape...it still scares me not having a physical piece there to hold it up in case the spring force isnt enough.
I am using the Slim Grip as a vent mount (using the vent mount supplied with the Universal) and the Universal as a Windshield mount. So far the suction cup on the Universal seems very strong and I have not worried about it coming down.
One thing I noticed on the Universal that is a bit annoying, when the unit is fully opened and you are driving it rattles. This is remedied by simply closing it 1 or 2 clicks (which still allows you to put your phone into it without opening it back up).

I have the same Universal mount but with the frictionless pad. How do you like the Vent mount though in the terms of removing it? I got scared away from it because the reviews had that the two clips to hold it in place easily break.

Ordered the Universal yesterday, should have it tomorrow. I'm curious to see how well it works with the extended battery, but I like the idea of mounting it to the vent. Can't wait to get it regardless though, since the other one I have will only work with the stock battery.. Grrr..

I had a mount similar to the universal mount here (different brand) that I grew to loathe quite a bit because it rattled with no device in it. I didn't put my phone in it every time I got in the car and this bothered me greatly. I'm glad I avoided that universal mount because I would not tolerate that at this point.
The second mount (that you have to push down on the lower part to insert device) is the one I use now. It doesn't bother me how it functions and it is quiet. It grips well enough that you shouldn't worry about it slipping, and the extended clips make it work great for this phone without needing a huge stretch on the cradle to insert the phone.

I got the universal mount yesterday. Love it so far. Haven't noticed any rattling, but I may not either unless I switch vehicles. Keeps the phone secure though, and it works nicely with the extended battery in place (no case yet).
I do kinda like the looks of that other one too. Maybe I might order it for the wife and try it out. Not sure how often she'd use something like that though...

frankspin said:
I have the same Universal mount but with the frictionless pad. How do you like the Vent mount though in the terms of removing it? I got scared away from it because the reviews had that the two clips to hold it in place easily break.
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Hi, I do not have much experience with this yet as this mount is in my wife's car.
The vent mount clips do seem a bit flimsy...especially since I am using it on the "slim" mount. With the universal I wouldnt worry too much because of the button release, squeeze in. You arent putting much if any pressure on the clips.
But with the slim mount...I have a feeling these could break on me down the road.

Those clips are definitely flimsy. Solved the problem though: rather than use the clips, I pulled that other piece off and cable tied it to my vent. Solid, and not moving.
Obviously, it does no good if you switch vehicles, but for that I will use windshield mount then.
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Just wanted to update on my "hack" for the vent mount. Been very solid so far. I have some concern over the longevity of the cable ties, but honestly, it's a very minor concern. Very little movement of the phone, great location being on the air vent (especially in the summertime, keeps it cool).
I can post pics if anyone wants to see, but I'm glad I went that route. Leaves the windshield mount available for when I'm in a company vehicle or my wifes car.

Do any of these after-market mounts activate the car panel app? I've seen how you can find and run it through the HTC universal search but is there any other way to activate it (like with a magnet on the OG Droid)?

jesand83 said:
Do any of these after-market mounts activate the car panel app? I've seen how you can find and run it through the HTC universal search but is there any other way to activate it (like with a magnet on the OG Droid)?
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Not with a magnet. My gut is that a resistor or something is what's required. Check this thread:
http://androidforums.com/htc-droid-incredible-2/350066-there-anyway-trick-dinc2-into-car-mode.html

OEM car mount review

Hey guys,
So im still wondering which one is the best car mount for me...my car has limited spots where to put it but I got this as a gift so cant complain hehe
I made a review as I always do with my products
Hope this helps you choose the right one for you
http://youtu.be/x8XNr7A91j0

Does the mount scratch up the bezel of the phone?

did u make this review? i don't see the phone being removed from the dock. that's my only issue with the dock. it's not that easy to take the phone off.

vw671 said:
Does the mount scratch up the bezel of the phone?
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No,
the way the phone goes in you dont have any hard contact with the bezzel and also its ruberized on the corners. The back part of hard plastic but there is no movement of the phone so scratches will be minimal..Be sure of course to check for hard particles before putting your phone

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did u make this review? i don't see the phone being removed from the dock. that's my only issue with the dock. it's not that easy to take the phone off.
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Yes , this is my review ..In the first part of the review when I put it in the table you can see me putting it in and out IIRC.
Indeed taking it out is not the easiest task as it is plugged into the charging port, however the benefit of it is the fact that you are minimizing cables and wires . When you pull out the part of the charger the removal is easy and the suction cup is strong enough to keep it in place
I rather it be locked in securely tho..However, as I explain on the video, there are better options out there with more mobility and same performance

i'm pretty sure removing the phone from the cradle got cut off. i saw you put the phone into the cradle 2 or 3 times but not removing it. just wanted to know if you have to push back on the tab really hard to kinda pop the phone out from the top part. everytime i try removing it, it seems like i'm not doing it correctly and will break it.

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Yes , this is my review ..In the first part of the review when I put it in the table you can see me putting it in and out IIRC.
Indeed taking it out is not the easiest task as it is plugged into the charging port, however the benefit of it is the fact that you are minimizing cables and wires . When you pull out the part of the charger the removal is easy and the suction cup is strong enough to keep it in place
I rather it be locked in securely tho..However, as I explain on the video, there are better options out there with more mobility and same performance
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What are the better options out there for car mounts for this phone?
thanks

Did he say 49.99 or 14.99?

49.99 plus tax

Thanks for the review I went ahead and ordered one from Amazon $34 shipped.

dn3g3l said:
i'm pretty sure removing the phone from the cradle got cut off. i saw you put the phone into the cradle 2 or 3 times but not removing it. just wanted to know if you have to push back on the tab really hard to kinda pop the phone out from the top part. everytime i try removing it, it seems like i'm not doing it correctly and will break it.
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oh im sorry well to be honest pushing was not that hard..yes there is resistance but not necesarely hard just be sure you are moving the bottom away first so the charging port doesnt go on an angle..the click you hear is more of the plastic getting in place than the charger getting in. It was slightly harder than removing a regular car charger. Just be careful when pushing the tab back and try to do it straight . The removing process should be exactly the opposite of the inserting one

$50 for a mount is too much. Although I love the phone and Google Navigation a lot, but it does get quiet hot while on GPS and charging at the same time. I will stick with my Garmin GPS.

Nice!
Great review! Thanks!! Saved me $50. This mount would have been a huge dissapointment for me and I was super close to getting it today. It's not like Samsung to skimp out on looks and functionality!?!

CincoDeDrinko said:
Great review! Thanks!! Saved me $50. This mount would have been a huge dissapointment for me and I was super close to getting it today. It's not like Samsung to skimp out on looks and functionality!?!
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glad I was able to help! there are better ones out there..I will be trying to review some as well ..just waiting to purchase some hehe
I just dont understand why did samsung used so much plastic in the wrong parts!

It serves me perfectly.
The OEM Car Mount serves me really well.
I modified it with a vent mount because I did not want to install it to the glass.
After I put it to the vent, it works really well. It stays firmly even if I operate while I am driving. I do not have any problem to put or take out the phone from the mount even thou my phone has Ghost Armour Black Carbon.
Of course I have to use a force a bit to the tap, but no trouble to me.
After I got the mount, I have not used Garmin 1450LMT at all, so finally I sold it. The Car mount is the most useful accessory that I've purchased for the phone. I paid around $33 for the OEM mount & $2.50 for the vent mount from Amazon.com.
PS. Please excuse the dust in the vent. I was surprised when I saw the pictures. I think I need to detail the car very soon.

very well done sir! I like your custom mount option! The product is rock solid..however in my case I just needed more flexibility

I'm really digging the OEM navigation mount. Works wonderfully if attached to the windshield. But completely useless as a dash mount, don't know why they even give you the dash "puck" as there is not way in hell you can adjust it as a dash mount (*at least in a 4Runner).
But the BEST thing is the line-out capability in car mode!!! IT'S AWESOME!!!

I tried most phone mounts for the car and did not like them. I don't like the window mount as it obstructs your vision and leaves circles inside the front windshield. It is also too far away to touch the screen/phone as you drive. I didn't like the vent mount because during the hot Summer days, you have one less AC vent blowing at you. I recently bought the CD player slot mount and I LOVE IT! It places your phone a lot lower than the vent mounts and it fits a wide variety of phones. It is also more discrete to motorists around you and its way closer/easier to touch the screen. You just place your phone on it and squeeze the sides until it locks. Then you can tilt it to landscape, tilt it back and forward, and tilt it towards the left or right. When you are done, you just press the top rear and it opens up. It will fit our phone and even the Galaxy Note. Oh yeah I had to buy this as my 4.5" screen Samsung T989 did not fit my old vent mount that fit my G2X. I bought mine from a vendor through Amazon. Check out the 4.5 star rating from 134 customers. Its $19.95 with Free shipping.
http://www.amazon.com/Mountek-MT500...W3D4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1325492429&sr=8-1

Is there a mount that I can place down by where the gear is? I don't want windshield or dash because they obstruct my view. I don't want vent mount because I need my vents for air conditioning and it's still a bit high. I can't do CD mount like the guy above posted because my cd slot is behind my built-in GPS which flips out to put CDs in.
Can anybody recommend a good mount or would any dash mount work for that situation. I'm thinking maybe putting it in the cup holder or nearby.

Here's my custom effort:

Better Car Mount or Holder for LG Nitro HD

After trying several car mount, I almost give up
http://www.amazon.com/Kensington-Qu...BEV4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332967645&sr=8-1
This is the one I am currently using. However, the lower part of the holder always touches the power down button, which mutes the GPS!
What car mount do you use?

ssoonngg123 said:
After trying several car mount, I almost give up
http://www.amazon.com/Kensington-Qu...BEV4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332967645&sr=8-1
This is the one I am currently using. However, the lower part of the holder always touches the power down button, which mutes the GPS!
What car mount do you use?
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Just use a big binder clip. It's super cheap and works better than any holder I've tried from eBay.
http://lifehacker.com/5747897/how-to-build-a-car-mount-for-your-cellphone-from-office-supplies

I use the Samsung Car Dock for the GS2/Infuse 4G. I've removed the little cover for the micro USB port and the Samsung dock works perfectly; charges and keeps my Nitro HD secure.

SolusCado said:
I use the Samsung Car Dock for the GS2/Infuse 4G. I've removed the little cover for the micro USB port and the Samsung dock works perfectly; charges and keeps my Nitro HD secure.
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Thanks for the hint! I am going to get one.
LG phone with Samsung Dock

996gt2 said:
Just use a big binder clip. It's super cheap and works better than any holder I've tried from eBay.
http://lifehacker.com/5747897/how-to-build-a-car-mount-for-your-cellphone-from-office-supplies
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Is our Nitro HD too heavy to be hold by the "thin" holder?

ssoonngg123 said:
Is our Nitro HD too heavy to be hold by the "thin" holder?
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Nope, my Nitro HD + TPU case works fine with a 2" binder clip in a Honda Accord. I've used it as a GPS on 4 hour drives and it was much more stable than a windshield-mounted holder with a flexible arm.

ssoonngg123 said:
Thanks for the hint! I am going to get one.
LG phone with Samsung Dock
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I know; who'd have thought?

This isnt the exact same one i purchased, but it looks extremely similar to it. The padded arms that hold the sides or the top and bottom (you can rotate it while its mounted) are individually adjustable so its easy to position them out of the way of buttons while leaving the buttons fully accessible, and the phone secured perfectly.
It comes with two attachments, one allows you to hook it to your heater vents and the other is the window mount.
The window mount is not very long, but very sturdy! This is what i currently use in my car. The vent mount is very nice and sturdy, but it seems its meant to permanently attach to the vents. I first tried to use it since it keeps it out of my window area, but because of the way my vents are setup in my car, it pointed the phone in a bad direction and there's no left-right adjustments that you can do other than the normal movement from the room available from the clips, so upon trying to correct it, the two mounting clips broke and its no longer usable.
Either way, it works out perfect! But again, the one listed is only close to the one i purchased. I picked that one to list though because its from radio shack, where i purchased mine. I went out to the car and there's not a single branding label on it anywhere! crazy..
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3386930#

996gt2 said:
Just use a big binder clip. It's super cheap and works better than any holder I've tried from eBay.
http://lifehacker.com/5747897/how-to-build-a-car-mount-for-your-cellphone-from-office-supplies
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That's just ghetto...Ghetto FABULOUS!!
Just so happens the big binders and strong rubber bands are items available at my work supply closet! The only thing better than a DIY project is a DIY project with parts you can get for free!

996gt2 said:
Nope, my Nitro HD + TPU case works fine with a 2" binder clip in a Honda Accord. I've used it as a GPS on 4 hour drives and it was much more stable than a windshield-mounted holder with a flexible arm.
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Namuna said:
That's just ghetto...Ghetto FABULOUS!!
Just so happens the big binders and strong rubber bands are items available at my work supply closet! The only thing better than a DIY project is a DIY project with parts you can get for free!
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Namuna, have u or anybody else here tried the modified binder clip? I'm currently trying to make one, but I realize that the "arms" seem to be a bit too short to hold it in place. Either it will slip of the top arm or the bottom one every now and then. I've curved them slightly more upwards to give it more of a hold, but it doesn't seem to wanna hold. I wonder if we replace the body of the binder clip with a smaller one and just use the longer arms whether it will work better?
996gt2, would you mind posting a pic or two to show how it looks with yours? Mine just seems to barely hold it, and constantly slips off the arms.

I've found that the Garmin Nuvi 200 mounts like this http://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Windscr...ers_Mounts&hash=item3a6b7428f1#ht_1996wt_1163 work great with no modification with my body glove dimensions case on, easy to slip the phone in and out of it.
I've also used this same mount on my previous phones with slight modifications (Motorola Photon 4g and Samsung Captivate) which involves using a lighter to melt the sides to the right size.
Also this one looks like it would do the trick http://www.ebay.com/itm/GENUINE-ORI...ers_Mounts&hash=item1c2690c51d#ht_11995wt_905

0mfgroflmao said:
I've found that the Garmin Nuvi 200 mounts like this http://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Windscr...ers_Mounts&hash=item3a6b7428f1#ht_1996wt_1163 work great with no modification with my body glove dimensions case on, easy to slip the phone in and out of it.
I've also used this same mount on my previous phones with slight modifications (Motorola Photon 4g and Samsung Captivate) which involves using a lighter to melt the sides to the right size.
Also this one looks like it would do the trick http://www.ebay.com/itm/GENUINE-ORI...ers_Mounts&hash=item1c2690c51d#ht_11995wt_905
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So r u currently using that very Garmin nuvi mount? And it holds the phone nicely and stably? I find that sometimes these mounts lean sideways when I have both power n 3.5mm jack plugged in. If u r using the mount pls take a pic of the phone in the mount so I can see how well it holds it. For that price, if it works well, I'd rather go with that. I'm spending way more already with the DIY mount clip lol.
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Magic Grip DASH/WINDOW MOUNT

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008KP4ZFI
Anyone seen this?
I ordered one, because i was looking for quick insertion/quick removal (and i needed something that would accept the thickness of the 4200MAh hyperion battery w/case). I have to admit, it surprised me. Not only does it hold the s3 complete with the largest battery to date, but it holds it even over HARD bumps. (disclamer: my car is on racing coilovers, and there more than a few places of horrendous bumpiness on the way to work).
To make it work like an iBOLT (for my purposes) i have a usb cable ziptied to it (so i still have to plug it in like an iBOLT, and the wires are routed inside my dash for a relatively clean install), and since i bluetooth to my car, instead of audio in, I made a profile on tasker, that when it sees my alpine EX-10, it switches to carmode (as in what the iBOLT and other OEM chargers do), turns the volume up , turns on GPS, etc... and switches back when I leave. only thing is, i have to turn on bluetooth for it to work (but i do that anyway).
and the metal plates you need to make it mount? they fit perfectly inside the case, between the case and the phone.

This looks very interesting, and I've been looking for a car mount recently. Any way you could post up some close up pictures of the part that holds the phone? It looks like a suction cup device, which makes me pretty skeptical of its effectiveness when used with a case that doesn't have a smooth surface for it to attach to.
Herp derp SGS3 Tapatalk 2

I don't how many people who still use their cd player, but if you don't, this mount is amazingly effective:
http://www.mountek.com/
I have been using it on the S3 now for a while and works flawlessly.

pizz0wn3d said:
This looks very interesting, and I've been looking for a car mount recently. Any way you could post up some close up pictures of the part that holds the phone? It looks like a suction cup device, which makes me pretty skeptical of its effectiveness when used with a case that doesn't have a smooth surface for it to attach to.
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it is not a suction cup. it is a rubber foot, with neodymium magnets embedded. (hence the metal plates it provides.) the magnets hold the plate, and rubber foot keeps it from sliding, or scratching your phone. i will get a pic or 2 at lunch.

ipaq_101 said:
I don't how many people who still use their cd player, but if you don't, this mount is amazingly effective:
http://www.mountek.com/
I have been using it on the S3 now for a while and works flawlessly.
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I looked into that, but my CD player drops these 2 locks over the slot (mitsubishi factory 6 disk changer) and would not allow the insertion of the mount.

ipaq_101 said:
I don't how many people who still use their cd player, but if you don't, this mount is amazingly effective:
http://www.mountek.com/
I have been using it on the S3 now for a while and works flawlessly.
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Would this mount hold the phone in horizontal position and what is the maximum size the mount opens up too.

I need something for quick insertion/quick removal as well

Dashboard/Windshield Mount?

Has anyone found a mount that holds the phone securely (in a case), that doesn't shake too much, and does not push any of the phone's buttons?

Ram mounts are pretty nice.
Http://www.rammount.com
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Hi
I didn't find any phone car holder for LG g pro

Personally i love my iOttie mount. It connects quickly and holds tight and then easy to get out. Holds it securely without feeling like I'm going to break something (mount or phone) because its spring loaded with a button that "grabs" the device and holds it. The XL size holds my LG and my gal's 4.5" Motorola, its a bit to big for your iPhone friends.
I bought mine on ebay for like 19.99
http://www.iottie.com/Product/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=947&ProductType=321

dx.com/es/p/car-windshield-360-degree-rotation-mount-holder-for-lg-optimus-g-pro-f240k-black-226225#.UtZpdZ55MUw

This is my DIY method of mounting the OGP on my air vent using the head of a windscreen mount. The OGP with the case is pretty heavy and the suction cup can't keep it firmly especially in an off road situation so I decided to make this mount out of a piece of sheet metal. All I can say it is sturdy as hell. So if you like tinkering at home it can be a nice weekend project...

dantheman68 said:
Personally i love my iOttie mount. It connects quickly and holds tight and then easy to get out. Holds it securely without feeling like I'm going to break something (mount or phone) because its spring loaded with a button that "grabs" the device and holds it. The XL size holds my LG and my gal's 4.5" Motorola, its a bit to big for your iPhone friends.
I bought mine on ebay for like 19.99
http://www.iottie.com/Product/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=947&ProductType=321
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That mount looks like it would press the volume buttons. Any issue with that? just to make sure, you have Model No: HLCRIO101 , correct?
Also, do you have yours hanging from the windshield or mounted to the dash? I'm looking to hang it, with the phone in landscpae. Any issues with it falling out in landscape mode?
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Do you actually have this mount, or are you just suggesting it? If you do have it, any issues with the buttons or shaking or anything, and will it hold the OGP in a hybrid case? Also, it's designed to have the home button on the left. For those apps that only want to display in one particular direction when in landscape, that would make me have to flip the holder over, with the single tab on the bottom and the two holder up top. Any issues with the phone not staying in the mount if flipped over in this way?
Pallcsa...I realize you made the bracketry, but what mount is it that you are using to hold onto your phone's case? Also, what app is that, that gives your lean angles?

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Do you actually have this mount, or are you just suggesting it? If you do have it, any issues with the buttons or shaking or anything, and will it hold the OGP in a hybrid case?
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I bought it cuople of weeks ago. Didn´t have the opportunity to try it. But I inserted the OGP to try and fits perfect, so i don´t think it will fit with any cover (as any other smartphone with car holder i had).
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Ahh... Yes, you must put the power button side downwards. It just reboot my phone

andygold said:
That mount looks like it would press the volume buttons. Any issue with that? just to make sure, you have Model No: HLCRIO101 , correct?
Also, do you have yours hanging from the windshield or mounted to the dash? I'm looking to hang it, with the phone in landscpae. Any issues with it falling out in landscape mode?
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It covers the buttons but doesn't "press" them. Mine hangs from the windshield. It's spring loaded but has soft pads and doesn't squeeze too hard but it sits in there secure, I use it in portrait mode exclusively with no problem.

andygold said:
Pallcsa...I realize you made the bracketry, but what mount is it that you are using to hold onto your phone's case? Also, what app is that, that gives your lean angles?
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Well, as I said it was the head of a universal windscreen phone mount that I had laying around since it was too weak to hold that weight firmly. As far as the inclinometer app goes, you can download it from play store. Here is the link. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ojw.inclinlite&hl=hu

My OGP is in an Evtech Hybrid Case ( http://goo.gl/qZg5oX ) which is tough and hardy. I use a Dash Crab Duet car mount ( http://goo.gl/VKpBM8 ) with it. I offset the phone in the spring loaded jaw so no buttons are pushed. The mount attaches well to the dash or windshield and holds the phone securely in any position I gimble it to.

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My OGP is in an Evtech Hybrid Case ( http://goo.gl/qZg5oX ) which is tough and hardy. I use a Dash Crab Duet car mount ( http://goo.gl/VKpBM8 ) with it. I offset the phone in the spring loaded jaw so no buttons are pushed. The mount attaches well to the dash or windshield and holds the phone securely in any position I gimble it to.
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Wow! The Dash Crab Duet looks incredible, I will get it.
Thanks for the recommendation.

OP here. I ended up ordering the iOttie XL mount from Meritline:
http://www.meritline.com/iottie-one...for-galaxy-note-ii-galaxy-siv---p-102928.aspx
usually $19.99, but with coupon code MLCQ20XN it came out to $13.50 SHIPPED. Someone reviewed it for the OGP and said that the mount's holders touch the volume buttons but do not operate them, and that the phone in a case sits nice and tight. I should have it within the week and will report back any pluses and minuses of use.
I don't know if the coupon code is still good, but I guess you could try it if interested.
If this does not work out, I'll either mod it to make it work, or I might just try the Dash Crab Duet mentioned above.