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Official Docks for Defy?

Anyone tried putting a magnet next to the back of their Defy?
I have this leather case for an old XDA I used to have, which has a magnet built in to clasp the strap closed.
When I put the defy in, it came up with a multimedia dock interface!
Also, putting the magnet at another point puts it into the car windscreen dock interface.
I looked on the Motorola website for the accessories, but they list the milestone multimedia/windscreen docks under the Defy accessories.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the Milestone's usb port is in the wrong place to fit?

Yes, the milestone won't fit. I'm waiting for a desk-stand, too
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bobbyphoenix said:
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Problem is, it'll switch into car mode every time you use that...

magnet polarity
Turn the polarity of magnet!
If you put the magnet same place like in the car mount (behind of the menu button), but with reversed polarity. The phone runs the media home instead of car home.

I understand that's how it works.
Thing is, how easy is to to get to the magnet?
Are you likely to end up ruining or breaking the dock whilst trying to remove and reinsert it?

If you don't want the magnet to work, can't you put the phone in upside down? Most of my apps work fine inverted. I realize that puts the usb on top...

I just bought a cheap mount from China on eBay now. No magnet

Anyone tried this desk stand?
Desk Genie Non-Slip Charging Desk Stand

rumcajsz said:
Anyone tried this desk stand?
Desk Genie Non-Slip Charging Desk Stand
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I use a similar product, but it doesn't have a usb hub built in. But it does work.
http://www.clingo.com/

I just bought a cheap car vent mount off ebay & it actually works really well, I do a ton of traveling for work so I've tested quite a few
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Did anyone tried this dock ?! it's look interesting.
mobilefun.co.uk/motorola-defy-desktop-sync-and-charge-cradle-p28097.htm

alakiha said:
Did anyone tried this dock ?! it's look interesting.
mobilefun.co.uk/motorola-defy-desktop-sync-and-charge-cradle-p28097.htm
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That actually looks good but phone would probably not fit with a gel case on

alakiha said:
Did anyone tried this dock ?! it's look interesting.
mobilefun.co.uk/motorola-defy-desktop-sync-and-charge-cradle-p28097.htm
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That actually looks quite nice and the price isn't too bad either.
Just a shame it's not in stock really - I'll keep an eye on it and if I see it's arrived, I might just go for it.

Step666 said:
That actually looks quite nice and the price isn't too bad either.
Just a shame it's not in stock really - I'll keep an eye on it and if I see it's arrived, I might just go for it.
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hum,So let us know about quality and everything might useful to know

alakiha said:
hum,So let us know about quality and everything might useful to know
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If/when it's ever available for purchase...
Looking at it again, my only concern is where the charging/USB port cover is supposed to go when it's docked.

Step666 said:
If/when it's ever available for purchase...
Looking at it again, my only concern is where the charging/USB port cover is supposed to go when it's docked.
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Yes I know,I meant when you purchased it
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I didn't notice that before!! Yes you right

Step666 said:
Looking at it again, my only concern is where the charging/USB port cover is supposed to go when it's docked.
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Look at it again, as there seems to be a small cavity nex to the usb connector. Image #2.

Molondro said:
Look at it again, as there seems to be a small cavity nex to the usb connector. Image #2.
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Oh, you're right.
Why didn't I see that before?
I guess I need to look at the settings on my monitor...

Step666 said:
I guess I need to look at the settings on my monitor...
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Me too + my eye's

U8800 Disassembly Guide

Sorry, I've been saying I would post this for a while now.
It's not as thorough as it could be but it's a start.
Ask questions and contribute to it (pictures most welcome) to improve on it.
Also this doesn't go through the full process of replacing the digitizer, but hopefully you can work it out. Again, if anyone wants to contribute a more thorough guide on doing this they are most welcome to.

Cheers man
Awesome stockwell. Much appreciated. Looks easy enough. Now i can replace my cracked screen.
Now to find someone on ebay to buy it off.

Thanks stockwell. I was looking forward to seeing it I will try to open my broken u8800 tomorrow.

nice post stockwell.
If I had this tutorial in the beginning of September it would have saved me €60 from official repair.
I could do the repair easily myself, but I didn't know how to remove the upper part of the housing, near the camera and I was afraid of damaging even more. And looks so easy

Thanks Stockwell !

Thanks .. I have passed it my self last friday.. have you noticed the small plastic between the sim and sd card.. it holds the rj connection.
Just reminder, after battery cover and battery you should remove camera cover as it hold two from six screws.. always take care..
Finally, my device is u8800h
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I like the sushi mat backdrop!
There isn't anywhere in there that could be an HDMI connection is here, what's behind the cover beside the volume switch? How about JTAG?

Thanks stockwell.
I've been wondering about this for some time now because I got some dust on the inside screen and I wanted to clean it up. I know that I might lose the warranty but it's all good. The phone it's cheap anyways.

Jtag, yeah! Can we see what happens with fm radio? Any trace to indicate is connected?
dzo said:
I like the sushi mat backdrop!
There isn't anywhere in there that could be an HDMI connection is here, what's behind the cover beside the volume switch? How about JTAG?
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u8800,cm7,[email protected]

dzo said:
I like the sushi mat backdrop!
There isn't anywhere in there that could be an HDMI connection is here, what's behind the cover beside the volume switch? How about JTAG?
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Lol it was either the sushi mat or my VB bar mat.
There are a group of test points which you can actually get to by pulling out the little rubber stopper near the sim card tray, which to me screamed JTAG when I saw them. There's a little moisture activated warranty sticker covering them as well.
I can't really see a place for a HDMI connector, certainly not near the volume rocker.

HDMI is too far fetched.thx for the guide mate.
u8800,cm7,[email protected]

Bluetooth antenna
Is the Bluetooth antenna visible and does it look as if there any hope of improving the signal strength by either removing metallic bits nearby or something. I am seriously unimpressed by the signal strength - compared to my Nokia N95 for example.
I cannot use my BT headset if the device is in my trouser pocket, and even if I put the phone in a shirt pocket the signal drops out if I turn my head to one side.
With the Nokia, it is rock solid.

Thanks for that. I'm planning to open my U8800 tonight.
It went into the water and now half of the touchscreen is not working anymore

bukington said:
Thanks for that. I'm planning to open my U8800 tonight.
It went into the water and now half of the touchscreen is not working anymore
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Can you make some closeup photos?
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bukington said:
Thanks for that. I'm planning to open my U8800 tonight.
It went into the water and now half of the touchscreen is not working anymore
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Please, upload high quality photos for us that when open your phone.
I wonder position of the primary microphone in u8800.
Thanks.

bukington said:
Thanks for that. I'm planning to open my U8800 tonight.
It went into the water and now half of the touchscreen is not working anymore
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how did you get on. Was it easy enough todo?

ufukyayla said:
Please, upload high quality photos for we that when open your phone.
I wonder position of the primary microphone in u8800.
Thanks.
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Sure, I'll take some pictures, my phone is wide open.
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smiley_nz said:
how did you get on. Was it easy enough todo?
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It was a bit long because I was extremely careful when detaching the back cover. I use something like a credit card to unlock it.
It seems a condensator has fried near the touchscreen controller. I'll buy a new one.

Tnx
Sent from my u8800

Here's the pictures: OOps I'm not allowed to post links....
Just google 'bukington picasa', you should find it....
Sorry for the crappy quality but I only had an iPhone to take pictures, my DSLR being broken atm...

bukington said:
Here's the pictures: OOps I'm not allowed to post links....
Just google 'bukington picasa', you should find it....
Sorry for the crappy quality but I only had an iPhone to take pictures, my DSLR being broken atm...
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Thanks!
Here the link https://picasaweb.google.com/113356528354519301569/HuaweiU8800

nobody can hear me when i talk !

hi !!!! im after some info on my desire z. my brother brought the phone brand new and 5 days on having the phone ,got drunk and accidently dropped the phone down the toilet !!! ( idiot ) the screen was damaged and needed to be replaced ,the phone would switch on but no display ! so i brought the phone of him for £20 ( bargain ) i then found a place in china that sell the screen for £30. i waited 2 months for the screen to come and in contact with the person they told me that it had been posted but must have got lost in the post. he gave me my money back as i decided to get 1 from the u.k and 5 days later he refunded my money. 4 days after my refund the screen came = ). so i searched and found a video on how to take the phone apart and decide to fit the screen myself with no problems. now i have the problem that when i make phone calls ,people cant hear me =( i have tried my voice search and voice recorder and my phone does not pick up my voice up so i know the mouth speaker does not work !!!! my question is ,what part would i need to replace for my mouth speaker to work ??? any advice please ?? thanx for your time

Hi
I think you have problems with your microphone coal.(correct me if i am wrong)It might be damaged due water.Try to replace it.
Best regards

kelleci said:
Hi
I think you have problems with your microphone coal.(correct me if i am wrong)It might be damaged due water.Try to replace it.
Best regards
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thanx for your reply ,any ideas where i can get 1 from and how much it will cost ???

o,k ive searched around and can not for the life of me find this part !!! can any body help me please ?????

its part of the main flex cable, easily forund on ebay or amazon for 35~40usd. if you find one that comes with the whole chasis it will make replacement easier as you won't have to glue/unglue anything but its harder to find and most certainly will be used
good luck!
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I have to check, but I don't think you can replace the microphone on it's own. It's part of something, I believe on the screen portion of the phone. I'll have to take a look and see where it's located. I'm not sure, but I think it's part of the flex cable.
demkantor beat me to it.

Maybe everyone you speak to is deaf
Velcro. What a rip off!

demkantor said:
its part of the main flex cable, easily forund on ebay or amazon for 35~40usd. if you find one that comes with the whole chasis it will make replacement easier as you won't have to glue/unglue anything but its harder to find and most certainly will be used
good luck!
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thank you so so much =) my next question is ,which flex is it ? the navi key and flex or the slider flex ??? sorry if thats a dumb question ?!? lol

there is one big main flex cable for your phone, and then small ones connecting the sdcard slot, keypad, etc
you need the big main one, if you take your phone apart and folow the main flex down to where the mic is (look @ the whole on the bottom of phone directly down from back arrrow) you will see the mic sitting in a piece of rubber. it may be possible to solder a new one into the flex but I feel it would be extreamly hard. just buy the whole big flex and it will come attached to it
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demkantor said:
there is one big main flex cable for your phone, and then small ones connecting the sdcard slot, keypad, etc
you need the big main one, if you take your phone apart and folow the main flex down to where the mic is (look @ the whole on the bottom of phone directly down from back arrrow) you will see the mic sitting in a piece of rubber. it may be possible to solder a new one into the flex but I feel it would be extreamly hard. just buy the whole big flex and it will come attached to it
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thank sir ,you are my saviour ! ive found 1 ,£20. thank you so much =)

Note 10.1 car Install (video)

So i bought me a Galaxy Note 10.1 to go into my car and it works out nice.. This is my main headunit/Radio and wanted to let everyone see it..
Sorry it was dark when i finshed so i might upload a daytime video soon..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vatfb_rfnAM&feature=youtu.be

What'd you do to mount it?

You've got that big of a flat area that you can velcro in your car? Never seen that before. Here's my two car dashboards... I could never do this. I've been thinking about it though and I'd love to be able to mount my Note 10.1, but I'd have to get one of those arm things. Here's the dash of my daily driver, an 09 GTI.

dpwhitty11 said:
What'd you do to mount it?
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I used velcro to let in lay more flat against the dash.. i have a 7'' double-din but i put a piece of wood in the 7'' opening and cover it in velcro.. so now i can remove it out the car and still use it as a tablet..

l33t p1mp said:
You've got that big of a flat area that you can velcro in your car? Never seen that before. Here's my two car dashboards... I could never do this. I've been thinking about it though and I'd love to be able to mount my Note 10.1, but I'd have to get one of those arm things. Here's the dash of my daily driver, an 09 GTI.
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you could always put space between your radio and tablet.. here is a video so u could have an idea..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghWvN2u5h3g

Nice setup mate!!! Dont be parking ya car outside at night
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I actually use a clothes hanger to mount mine, I just twistod it Up a bit to fit over my vents. Works great and fits any of my tablets .

madsquabbles said:
I actually use a clothes hanger to mount mine, I just twistod it Up a bit to fit over my vents. Works great and fits any of my tablets .
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Post a picture?

txtmikhail said:
So i bought me a Galaxy Note 10.1 to go into my car and it works out nice.. This is my main headunit/Radio and wanted to let our see it..
Sorry it was dark when i finshed so i might upload a daytime video soon..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vatfb_rfnAM&feature=youtu.be
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What launcher are u using for that main screen
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What launcher are u using for that main screen
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launcher 7

Slick stuff guys!Fyi, I had a similar set up, cop got me for it. Apparently, if its above dashboard level or they think it blocks your veiw or distracts you, its a moving violation. So I set it up like a cop car. I happend to talk to a cop later on, he wished HIS was more like mine hehe. Will post a pic in the a.m. when wifey comes home....
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Yep, I'm pretty certain that this setup would be illegal in the UK for the same reasons. If you couldn't dismantle it there and then when you got stopped, they might impound the vehicle.
See Section 109 of the Road Traffic Construction and Use Regulations

It can be removed and i also don't ride with the display on and if i do its only to change a song or to use navigation. At night i reduce the brightness so it wont be so noticeable since the screen is so bright..

txtmikhail said:
Post a picture?
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it ain't pretty at all, but it works. i'll get a picture possibly tomorrow.

madsquabbles said:
it ain't pretty at all, but it works. i'll get a picture possibly tomorrow.
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lol...ok

nice ste-up.
kinda bulky though, but nice.
i would not leave the car around without tinted windows showing that fine piece of tablet.
=)

jappy01 said:
nice ste-up.
kinda bulky though, but nice.
i would not leave the car around without tinted windows showing that fine piece of tablet.
=)
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its tint but you cant tell in the video.. I have a alarm too but i dont leave it in the car unless im going into the store really quick or getting some gas..
Also i added a few new pictures in the OP title.. It doesn't look so big from out side the car..

Dropped my N7 what to do now?

So it fell out of the car right on the corner and put a nice big shatter/crack across the screen. I would keep using it, but the touch input goes crazy and starts making the tablet go nuts. What are my options at this point?
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Get an otg cable, stand/case, usb hub, mouse and keyboard. Nice little arm laptop!
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BlackFire27 said:
Get an otg cable, stand/case, usb hub, mouse and keyboard. Nice little arm laptop!
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I tried using a bluetooth mouse, but the digitizer is making the thing go crazy and I'm not able to make it do anything.

Um, replace the screen yourself or send it in for service. Do you have a case for it?
Was this a trick question? lol

AHHHHHHHHHHHH,
thats like seeing my child (my nexus) run-over by a tracktor.
mmmmmm but yeah send it off or take to a repair shop.....what else is there to do?:silly:

chismay said:
AHHHHHHHHHHHH,
thats like seeing my child (my nexus) run-over by a tracktor.
mmmmmm but yeah send it off or take to a repair shop.....what else is there to do?:silly:
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Hahahahahaha. That's how I'd feel. Otterbox that thing lol

peneoark said:
Hahahahahaha. That's how I'd feel. Otterbox that thing lol
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lol i got a friend at work to sell his i-pad to get a nexus 7 ,. within 3 days he FULLY understood why i go so crazy if anyone else picks up any of my devices.
Im a chef and use my tab in the kitchen for recipe searches, creating video's/Photo albums of creating new dish's so on, anyone touches my tab, im there "what are you doin?" lol
within 3 days ...he found his first scratch lol now he's like me,.
"no one touch my stuff you dont need to touch, so dont go near it" " why have you picked up my property? look at your hands, look how long your nails are dont operate my touchscreen with those claws"
mission accomplished looool! :highfive:

Yea I've looked at replacement screens, but they are only a little bit cheaper than buying a new N7. So just gonna wait for the note 8 to cone out and get one of those. I was just wondering if there was something I could do with this now worthless tablet that I hadn't thought of. Thanks for the replies guys. Oh and I did have a case, but it wasn't in the case at the time. I had it in a suction cup mount on the rear passenger door so my son could watch a movie and when i went back there it brushed my shoulder and fell out onto the ground.
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monkeefied said:
Yea I've looked at replacement screens, but they are only a little bit cheaper than buying a new N7. So just gonna wait for the note 8 to cone out and get one of those. I was just wondering if there was something I could do with this now worthless tablet that I hadn't thought of. Thanks for the replies guys. Oh and I did have a case, but it wasn't in the case at the time. I had it in a suction cup mount on the rear passenger door so my son could watch a movie and when i went back there it brushed my shoulder and fell out onto the ground.
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ill take it off you for spares eh? lol

More and more places are repairing cracked screens. I saw today that radio shack is offering screen repair starting at $69. Someone I know got a screen repaired for $49 at a computer store (I don't know what device). Shop around before writing your N7 off.
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Open the back and pull out the digitizer connection as its separate from the LCD connection then u can use a mouse and keyboard.