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[PSA] The OEM Universal Dock Scratches the Back Cover

I just noticed this on my Note. It's not bad and you can't see it unless you look for it but I'd imagine it would get worse over time.
Here's the problem. The Note moves as you're using it in the dock and the stand is hard plastic so it leaves abrasions.
Here's the fix (from Lowe's)

I use the OEM dock and am not seeing any abrasion, yet, but thanks for the tip.

toenail_flicker said:
I use the OEM dock and am not seeing any abrasion, yet, but thanks for the tip.
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I use it also and don't see any but I think I will apply these just to be safe. Thx BH

What is the universal dock capable of other than acting as a stand? How much n where can you buy them from?

I have three of the docks and my Note spends a lot of time in them. That may be why I'm showing more wear than you guys.
I got mine at MacMall for $29.99 all in. Shipping is free and 2-day if you belong to ShopRunner. It's pretty much a stand but it has a 3.5MM out jack to plug speakers in to it. The old docks were made to fit each size tablet and provided better support. The new one also has the Note sitting pretty upright compared to the old one. Demandarin, BB has them in stock in Alexandria for $34.99 if you want to see it first.
http://www.macmall.com/p/Samsung-Te...ing-Stations/product~dpno~9107991~pdp.hdaehde
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung...dels/5596805.p?skuId=5596805&id=1218671142457
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got mine at best buy and also use an HDMI plug which i piggy back to the back of this. I pretty much do all of my charging on it and moovie watching as well as listen to my music. It was about $35 at BB. I think the HDMI was about $22 on amazon. I will look for a link.

I went and got a notebook 'skin'.. those lightly adhesive decoration sheets meant to put on the lid of laptops and netbooks and carefully cut it to match the Note and stuck it on there... mainly because I'd heard so much about the Note's back being 'soft'.
So the dock would only scratch the sticky.
My biggest complaint about the dock is that you can't charge AND sync at the same time. It would have been nice to have a USB connection on this too.

Since no ones mentioned hdmi output in any of these docks, im assuming because there is'nt one, but just incase, does anyone know or own a compatible note dock with hdmi output?

HDMI would have to run through the charging port via a dongle so a charging dock won't do it without an additional adapter. Any other type of dock you can just flip the tab over and use the dongle.

tonyz3 said:
got mine at best buy and also use an HDMI plug which i piggy back to the back of this. I pretty much do all of my charging on it and moovie watching as well as listen to my music. It was about $35 at BB. I think the HDMI was about $22 on amazon. I will look for a link.
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Ok my mistake...the HDMI was $27 at Amazon. Link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0059UGT1K/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00
and i plug it into the back of the dock above post from Best buy and you can charge while using the HDMI. Infact this dongle will ONLY work if you are charging at the same time....

I've been using the universal dock as a stand for about an hour a day and haven't noticed any scratches, but thanks for posting this! I'll keep an eye on mine. I got the dock at Best Buy (at the time, they were about the only ones locally who had it in stock), because the regular stand I was using didn't accomodate the thin-ness of the Note very well and I was afraid of it landing on the floor one day.

tonyz3 said:
Ok my mistake...the HDMI was $27 at Amazon. Link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0059UGT1K/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00
and i plug it into the back of the dock above post from Best buy and you can charge while using the HDMI. Infact this dongle will ONLY work if you are charging at the same time....
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It can be used without the dock since it uses the charging port, as it should.

CM10.1 Android 4.2.1 - Jellytime early build available - Beta3

Android 4.2​On Iconia a500​by Randomblame​
This is an early build there are issues which will be sorted in time.
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Problems:
wifi is a bit wonky still connect in settings then just leave it will continue to loop on connecting if settings is open for some reason
usb flash drives not yet mounting correctly
working:
bluetooth pairs with devices now - untested otherwise
usb mass storage working
wifi working - see above
audio working
sd cards working
multi user working
cameras working
etc
Beta3:
http://jellytime-iconia.googlecode.com/files/cm-10.1-20121207-UNOFFICIAL-a500.zip
Use This Version of Google Apps
http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121130-signed.zip

You're the fastest....as always! good job, looking forward to guinea pig this

I know this is a dumb question for a forum like this one but what benifits will we see from 4.2 that we don't have in 4.1.
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chewynacho said:
I know this is a dumb question for a forum like this one but what benifits will we see from 4.2 that we don't have in 4.1.
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http://www.android.com/whatsnew/

lowsum said:
You're the fastest....as always! good job, looking forward to guinea pig this
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Same for me; my A501 is all yours for testing if you want

OK I"m pushing a build
it may wipe out all your data
it may nuke your device
but
it boots
navbar missing
wifi broken
audiobroken
bluetooth broken
in short some adjustments required
if this breaks your tablet or you lose precious family photos don't blame me it's broken just for fun http://code.google.com/p/jellytime-iconia/downloads/detail?name=theanswer.zip&can=2&q=

randomblame said:
OK I"m pushing a build
it may wipe out all your data
it may nuke your device
but
it boots
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Remeber kids, in the event this ROM causes nuclear fallout, back up your data so future generations may carry on with the information stored on your tablet.
(Is it as bad as it sounds though?)

armada786 said:
Remeber kids, in the event this ROM causes nuclear fallout, back up your data so future generations may carry on with the information stored on your tablet.
(Is it as bad as it sounds though?)
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It's almost unusable but in a good way. I'm fixing it up now

Waiting for version with navbar

got wifi - well it scans and sees aps at least

And why it does not have tablet look but phone one?
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macia10 said:
And why it does not have tablet look but phone one?
Sent from my A501 using Tapatalk 2
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This is the way it is in 4.2 onward. Google is unifying the look so it functions the same no matter what screen size (like everyone's favorite fruity rounded rectangles). It's Matias Duarte's vision for the UI. Personally, I have no real issues with it, and I'm sure CM or AOKP will bring back the old functionality.

I read somewhere that android 4.2 changes something in the render script. I know that this changes somehow the performance of 3d, does someone knows if this can relate to our egl leak? If yes, how does it affect performance and the random reboots we have been having?
Thank you for the efford random blame, as always I love your work, and I would donate if my stupid wall art debit card would play well with PayPal. As soon as I get another debit card you and the amazing quarx are going to have a beer from me.

Sweet sweet progress.
Got the navbar
Got storage subsystem working mostly
now for that pesky wifi
*wifi working haha sweet
so audio bluetooth and sdcard/camera

Linked my last build because I'm probably going to bed soon gotta wake up at 5am again :crying:

Awesome work as always phablet interface on 10 inch Tab sweet. Loving the phablet interface on my shiney new nexus 7. Now if I can just pry my fingers of my nexus I will give this at try
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Is it will support 3g usb modem ?!

3g is my last priority
working on the audio HAL and bluetooth issue at the moment

Could you also have a look at internal storage support? It moved all of my internal sd content into 0 folder.

macia10 said:
Could you also have a look at internal storage support? It moved all of my internal sd content into 0 folder.
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This isn't a bug. It is how 4.2 handles multiplte users on a single device.

♥ 56% Off $40 for a 10000mAH small portable External USB Battery Pack ♥

Anker® Astro3E 10000mAh Dual 5V 3A USB Output External Battery Pack: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009USAJCC/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prod_ttl_hst_61
I bought one a while back for $50, and let me say, it's something everyone needs....
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My review on this product is basically this.....
This product is amazing in every way it's described. Small, portable, lightweight, lots of energy, and can charge anything.
It comes with 2 ports to charge (can be used at the same time), and 1 port to charge the actual battery.
Can charge my iPhone more than 6 times....I have not been able to test it efficiently, but it works, and it works well!
How to describe this product....
Think of an iPhone 4 in a Otterbox. Now imagine it was a bit longer like an iPhone5. Now imagine that it looks like an iPhone, yet there isn't really a screen, it's just for looks. Now what you do is you put this charger in your pocket with your phone when it's getting low (or in the car, in a bag, purse, whatever), and than you instantly have POWER IN YOUR PANTS.
I've been questioned....why do you have a wire coming out of your pants? How are you charging your phone while walking around? What type of magic is this?
On a more serious note...everyone phone dies...everyone wishes they could charge their phone while moving, and they also wish their phones would never die. This device does that and more.
It's programmed to charge iPhones and Androids faster than normal.
It comes with a ton of connectors to charge tablets, all phones, laptops, and basically anything I can think of.
for $40...it's a steal. Buy it, you'll love it. Thank me Later ♥
My review on Amazon is very basic, and lists the only two flaws I saw....
1) The iPhone connector will unattach itself from the provided cord that comes with the device. I think the same applies for Androids, and tablets. I suggest using the standard cord your device comes with to connect to the external battery.
2) there's a lot of important attachments that come in this very small bag, and all the pieces are very small. None of them are really needed besides the USB cord to charge the battery, but I wouldn't want to lose them, and yet they are so small...I likely will. Wish there was a small zipper in the protective pouch it comes in.
Conclusion:
★★★★★/★★★★★ (A universal product that should be owned by everyone)
Cost: $25-$40...I suggest buying the largest one, simply because it's an amazing deal. I bought it for $50 not too long ago, and it can be a life saver. (Think about the shows where you get lost in the woods, and your phone dies) ^_^
Edit: basically changed my review on amazon to this. Hope that's alright with you guys.

where is the link for this thing or even a name for it to buy? i am not seeing it. sorry if i missed something.

pomtouch said:
where is the link for this thing or even a name for it to buy? i am not seeing it. sorry if i missed something.
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My apologies, I seem to have forgotten to place both! It's made by Anker, or can be found at iAnker.com, or this direct link to Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009USAJCC/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prod_ttl_hst_61
Sorry about that!

Anker user checking in. Love mind, hooks a great charge and is portable enough to carry around.
Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk 2

Modded my Note II to do wireless charging

Hi guys,
I just got done modding my Note 2 to do wireless charging and I'm extremely happy about it!
It is super easy and simple. Unscrew the back, solder copper tapes on the terminals that already exist.
It would have taken me 5 minutes if I had a good soldering iron... Mine sucked really bad (the tip wouldn't heat up right) so it took more like 10 minutes.
Here is a Youtube link to a nice tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDSyjl_2CXo
Here is a cheap wireless tag + charger for Note 2 from China for $50. Took 2 weeks to get here. (Cheapest I could find for both coil and charger) It works great. Charging distance is 5mm and output is 1000mA. Not fast but good enough.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/170995097433?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
When you get the wireless tag you just need to heat up the terminals and take them off. You can leave the terminals on, but it's pretty thick, adds about 1-2mm of thickness so you'll need to buy a bigger cover to use it without taking them off. Tutorial here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5bnenaI86I&feature=youtu.be
The wireless tag adds very slight bulk, maybe a slight curve where it bulges out the most, but the regular backing will close and it's barely noticeable. Especially since I use my Note II in a case I won't ever see it. It may bug some people that don't use any case or cover.
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Here is my Note II charging.
I found that wireless charging on a flat surface was actually too big of a hassle... I had to position it right and trying to operate the phone while charging was difficult because it would slide off.
This was what I had in mind when I did the mod, to have it in a stand. I had a Belkin Flipblade stand, so I put the charging plate there and now all I need to do is slip the phone in it. (I had to attach some stuff in front to keep the Note from sliding off the stand as you can see)
I did this mod because I wanted to be able to sit in front of my desk, slip the phone on a stand which will automatically start charging, and listen to music through my Logitech speakers wirelessly. (Bluetooth audio receiver is on its way as I write...)
Charging plate
This notification pops up every time I put the Note on the charger. I'd like to get rid of this notification but I don't know how... No big deal, though.
Also another thing is, keeping the screen on while charging option doesn't work with wireless charging and this really bugs.. I guess I'll have to do some search to do this.
Anyway just wanted to show off..

looks great, i have the same charging pad, let me try diy a dock station with that like u!

Also I downloaded Tasker to keep screen on while charging. Works like a charm!
Sent from my SCH-I605 using xda premium

i couldn't figure out why you needed to mod it... then i saw that you had a Verizon phone in the pics... if i was you I would change the thread title to include VZW or something

bunnybash said:
i couldn't figure out why you needed to mod it... then i saw that you had a Verizon phone in the pics... if i was you I would change the thread title to include VZW or something
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I don't think any version of the phone has wireless charging without modding..
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1986016
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1945582
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2028631
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bunnybash said:
i couldn't figure out why you needed to mod it... then i saw that you had a Verizon phone in the pics... if i was you I would change the thread title to include VZW or something
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You know what.. I thought I was posting a forum specific to Verizon Note II...

How long does it take to fully charge?

CTRLR holding a 7" tablet

Hi guys,
Been wanting to do this for a long time
Here it is... what a bad boy!!
The tablet is a cheapish chinese mali400 2GBram with hdmi out (hyundai T7s) , I bough instead of the ouya, sooo glad I did to, definitely getting my monies worth!
I got the same apps/emulators setup on here as the MOJO.... obviously it doesn't play as nice, but does okay
Been playing N64, MK4 is smooth, GE 007 and Dest. Durby both playable but laggy (9-30ps).
It's kinda heavy holding it, close to 1kilo as a guess.
It's not to bad if upright and balanced, but when angeled the weight of the tablet is noticeable.
Overall, feels comfortable with the controller, like in front of the TV
It's sturdy but there's a tiny bit of play at the bottom, even with the screw on tight... it's really testing the CTRLR's build quality here! lol
This is da shiz! Very cool,
I did photos as I put it together.. it's just fine rope and a small L bracket with tape wraped around it.
I'll blog it one day soonish..
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Hi,
I've finished my blog post about how I made my 7 inch clip.
http://xpcoin.com/2014/01/14/mojo-shield-a-7-inch-tablet-on-mad-catz-travel-clip
I update it with the support bracket info.

ctrlr disassembled
After using my 7” tablet with the CTRLR, I started to wonder why the CTRLR weighs so much?
So I decided to open it and see.
http://xpcoin.com/2014/01/22/mad-catz-mojo-ctrlr-disassembled/
Next time I'll take better photos!

gwaldo said:
After using my 7” tablet with the CTRLR, I started to wonder why the CTRLR weighs so much?
So I decided to open it and see.
http://xpcoin.com/2014/01/22/mad-catz-mojo-ctrlr-disassembled/
Next time I'll take better photos!
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Hey there is vibration !!!! cool

Dead-neM said:
Hey there is vibration !!!! cool
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Afraid not - those are weights added to improve the balance and feel of the CTRLR.

Will this controller work with HTC One over bluetooth?

suku_patel_22 said:
Will this controller work with HTC One over bluetooth?
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Only with an OTG USB cable, right now (unless you have the unlocked, developer or Google edition, in which case you're fine). As soon as you get the KitKat update then you'll be able to sync directly.

Mad Catz Rich said:
Only with an OTG USB cable, right now (unless you have the unlocked, developer or Google edition, in which case you're fine). As soon as you get the KitKat update then you'll be able to sync directly.
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I have the international unlocked version and running KitKat with Sense 5.5.
So I guess it will work. I want to connect phone to TV using MHL and pair it via bluetooth and have a mini console
Also where can I buy this from?
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suku_patel_22 said:
I have the international unlocked version and running KitKat with Sense 5.5.
So I guess it will work. I want to connect phone to TV using MHL and pair it via bluetooth and have a mini console
Also where can I buy this from?
Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk
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Can you disable the screen while on MHL? I hear there's performance issues with even mirroring to mini/micro HDMI?
But yeah that will work.
The retail version controller will be BT2 and BT4 so will work on "any" android/PC device and includes the travel clip
Not sure when it will be out, I hope soon I want another one :fingers-crossed:
I guess on amazon and newegg etc
I don't think they will be cheap either, over $50 for sure.

I've updated my blog, Here's me showing of the beast, thought I'd share with you guys :good:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=X1upRc5gNeo