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Looking for a Car mount for my Fuze, I'd like for it to charge my Phone while I use GPS.
http://www.expansys-usa.com/p.aspx?i=174282 Carcomm
or
https://www.expansys.com/zoompic.aspx?type=item&i=173938 Brodit
I realize the Brodit Gooseneck would have to be bought separate, but what I'm most interested in is how the USB fits with the phone. I know at least one is custom made for the phone but you never know. Could be shotty manufacturing.
Anyhow, any experiences?
I think the Carcomm looks nicer, but I prefer having the three outputs with the Brodit. The Brodit should allow audio/video output while charging, instead of just charging the phone.
The Brodit would be my choice as well. I could use the 3.5 out to hook up to my car stereo.
Check out ProClip (www.proclipusa.com). I've been using their mounts for more than 6 years. The nice thing about them is that they have units that charge when you place the phone in them, and they can transfer between different vehicles easily -- you don't lose your whole investment every time you trade cars.
So I've got the i9020A model of Nexus S and it looks like the car docks for this particular model do not come with the built-in charging port, unlike all the Captivate/Vibrant/Fascinate models.
So is there any compatible (as in the charging plug is in the middle, not on the side on top) car dock for Nexus S i9020A anyone can recommend? I just don't want to buy the dock I'd need to plug the power source directly into my phone with. I want to get a dock I can plug into the car power and then as I slide the phone into car dock I want it to be charging.
Thanks!
I have not seen one like that. The official Samsung dock works well but doesn't have the USB port built in. Their desktop dock does though........
http://goo.gl/z01Oa
I got the first one, Holder with Tilt Swivel Item No. 511227, since I don't mind plugging it in and it's cheaper. I already had the base because I had a similar dock for my HTC Hero. I rely on it heavily for navigation.
I has happy to have a mount immediately available when the Sprint Nexus S came out since the parts were already available for the GSM Nexus S. They are all the same exact shape.
I want a nice mounted one. Ie: No suction cup. I hate suction cups. After awhile it becomes a pain in the ass to put back on securely depending on the temp of the glass and the rubber. Last time I took mine off a few weeks ago to clean my windows it too 15 minutes to get it to stick right and not just fall off 2 minutes later.
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Has any one any experience with wireless charging on the Yotaphone 2? It supports the Qi standard but I've not ever had any device that can be charged wireless so I don't know what to expect.
There are some cheap chargers on ebay so I may get one to experiment with but wonder what others are using, how long a charge takes? is there a tiny sweet spot to get it to work? does it get hot? Any compatability issues?
Thanks
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Has any one any experience with wireless charging on the Yotaphone 2? It supports the Qi standard but I've not ever had any device that can be charged wireless so I don't know what to expect.
There are some cheap chargers on ebay so I may get one to experiment with but wonder what others are using, how long a charge takes? is there a tiny sweet spot to get it to work? does it get hot? Any compatability issues?
Thanks
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Hi there,
Yeah actually I got one for my YotaPhone 2, it's ADATA Elite CE700.
First I have to say I was very disappointed because apparently you can only wireless charging the YotaPhone2 with the main screen facing up! Also you should know that the spot where Qi located is a bit small (3cm in height in the middle of the EPD Screen), but that also depends on the type of wireless charger you would use. Something like Tylt Vu would Support more area thus its more hassle free.
It's also good to know that with wireless charging you won't get Quick Charging anymore. Because In order to do that you must use the MicroUSB port. But again how long a single charge takes depends the type of the Wireless Charger and the amount of output current it has which most of them are 1~1.5A.
For your last concern, any Qi Wireless Charger will do but try to get one of the Tylt Vu. It has the best reviews. And the phone won't get hot during wireless charging if you must know.
And something which I'm not sure whether its my wireless charger or it's general, is when the battery is 100% the charging won't stop, unlike the normal charging with dedicated adapter which cut the current when the charging is complete.
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Hi, thanks for your detailed reply, I've now ordered two different generic chargers off amazon to experiment with, they are coming from China I think but were less than a tenner, I'll report back on these after ive used them for a bit.
It seems less than ideal for me to have to charge with the EPD facing down but I guess this is an engineering limitation. I'm sure there would be advantages and disadvantages of each side facing up during wireless charging.
I recently bought the Nokia DT903 wireless charging plate.
It works effortlessly with the Nexus 5. I can pick it up and place it back for charging with no connection worries.
With the Yotaphone 2 it does work, but it has to be in EXACTLY the right spot.... I'm talking millimetre precision here.... it becomes really frustrating to use and spoils one of the key benefits of wireless charging.
That's what is worrying me about Qi charging, I like the idea of wireless charging for the convenience, I work shifts and fiddling with the usb cable when I get in can disturb my partner, just being able to lay it on my night stand would be great, but sometimes I check the time on my phone in the middle of the night, or get up for the loo and nudge the charging cable and move the phone and if its really fussy about how it sits on the charger then I could end up with the phone not being charged overnight.
The ADATA Elite CE700 mentioned by Parisabs4 above looks like a good solution as it is adjustable and with the phone sitting on the cradle it is hopefully easier to hit the sweet spot.
QI charging experience
Okay so I've now tried 3 different Qi wireless charging plates and I have found that all of them exhibit the same problems whilst attempting to charge my Yotaphone 2
In the picture there are 2 single coil chargers and one triple coil charger (the one that is not flat) they are budget models, costing between £4 and £7 on Amazon.
I can get the Yotaphone to begin charging correctly on all three chargers, the phone says it is charging and the qi devices LED blinks to confirm charging. After 10 - 15 seconds the Yotaphone & chargers will stop charging, the indicators on the phone and charges indicate that charging has stopped. After a couple of seconds charging will recommence for about 15 seconds and the stop again, this cycle repeats for a few times then charging stops all together. Lifting the Yotaphone off and then returning to the charger will recommence charging.
My conclusions are that
My device has a faulty wireless charging receiver. (This is unlikely as im on my second device with the same symptoms after an RMA for a previous fault)
The charging software in the Yotaphone is buggy.
The Yotaphone is not fully compatible with the QI standard.
The Qi chargers I am using are not powerful enough for the Yotaphone. (Unlikely as I've now tried 3 different chargers but they were cheap!)
Has anyone else experienced this problem or is using a charger that is proving reliable?
I'm tempted to try the official wireless charging block as it ought to be compatible with the Yotaphone but its £40 wasted if not (although it can charge via a usb port too)
WHY IS NOTHONG EVER EASY IN THE TECH WORLD!!!!
The "old" Samsung S-Charger does not work either.
I got the following white list from the Yota support:
WCP-400 LG, Nexus5
WCP-300 LG, Nexus5
DT-601 Nokia
DT-900 Nokia
T-100 Speed
T-200 Fonesalesman
UNINC-585Q Uway
MP-01 Mpower
T-201 Speed
A010 Nexus(Google)
EP-PG900IBR Samsung S5
WCH-10 Sony
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The "old" Samsung S-Charger does not work either.
I got the following white list from the Yota support:
WCP-400 LG, Nexus5
WCP-300 LG, Nexus5
DT-601 Nokia
DT-900 Nokia
T-100 Speed
T-200 Fonesalesman
UNINC-585Q Uway
MP-01 Mpower
T-201 Speed
A010 Nexus(Google)
EP-PG900IBR Samsung S5
WCH-10 Sony
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Thanks for that info, I've ordered a Nokia DT-601 from the whitelist, fingers crossed!
As a footnote I have found my tablet charger (a 2.1amp samsung) works with one of my qi charging plates to charge the yotaphone but any other 2.1amp charger exhibits the same problems as the regular 1 amp chargers I've been trying to power the qi plates. Also I've discovered the Yotaphone will not charge from the usb socket in my car but any other device I connect to the socket charges fine, this is one flakey device!
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yota releasing their own brand wireless, qi charger (has its own 4000mah battery) fairly soon I think. will be priced about £32
matts2 said:
The "old" Samsung S-Charger does not work either.
I got the following white list from the Yota support:
WCP-400 LG, Nexus5
WCP-300 LG, Nexus5
DT-601 Nokia
DT-900 Nokia
T-100 Speed
T-200 Fonesalesman
UNINC-585Q Uway
MP-01 Mpower
T-201 Speed
A010 Nexus(Google)
EP-PG900IBR Samsung S5
WCH-10 Sony
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Thanks matts2 for sharing the list
I bought a Nokia-601 (£12.99 of Amazon) an it works perfectly, I've just charged from 35% to 100% with no issues. It even comes with its own 1.5amp mains usb charger
I'm happy happy happy now
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manmikey said:
Thanks matts2 for sharing the list
I bought a Nokia-601 (£12.99 of Amazon) an it works perfectly, I've just charged from 35% to 100% with no issues. It even comes with its own 1.5amp mains usb charger
I'm happy happy happy now
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I bought a cheap nameless one, have yet to receive it, I hope it will work in combination with a powerful adapter. Anyone got these cheap (5 USD) chargers working with their phone?
Another good QI charger for YP2 is/are the ones that IKEA sells. They have several models, but all seem based on the same platform powered by a 19V DC adapter.
I couldn't get any cheap QI chargers to work reliably with my YP2, but the IKEA chargers work great. They have some margin in positioning the phone on it, and prices start at around $30/EUR 25, so not to bad. I cannibalized the electronics from a JYSSEN to transplant them into a custom 3D printed charger case.
Does anyone have any experience using this Samsung 2A charger with the Yotaphone 2?
https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-EP-PG920IBUGUS-Wireless-Charging-Charger/dp/B00UCZGS6S/
UPDATE: Never mind, I ended up buying the Nokia DT-900 since it's on the official list of supported chargers.
I bought my first wireless charger , a cheapo one from China just to see how they are. Cheap as in 4 USD. It does work but exhibits behaviour like described above. All night only charges it a little and the on light is not on much. I thought it was a problem with a cheap charger, but maybe not, it sounds like Yotaphone firmware. I don't have any problem finding the sweet spot.
I was reading about new LG fast charger that is coming out soon, first ever fast 15w wireless charger. But of course it will be expensive .
http://m.androidcentral.com/lg-announces-new-super-fast-wireless-charger-get-you-cables-good
I bought an 3-coil-qi-charger-stand from China (eBay article 381639407985) about 10€. It works perfekt.
Cheap Single coil charger work also, but only if you place the Yotaphone at the exactly right position ( only 2mm tolerance). As the coil inside the 2,80€ single-chip-computers charger from China is often not places correctly inside the housing, you first have to correct that.
So tripple-coil is to be prefered.
One nice thing: Charging via QI and USB-OTG works fine at the same time on Yotaphone. You can put the Yotaphone 90 degree rotated on the 3-coil-charger-stand and watching Videos from a USB-Stick.
I even think about building an own small OTG-Adapter, using a extreme small micro-usb-connector (like used in universal QI reciver-plates), a very small USB-Micro-SD-Reader, some wire and epoxy. The SD-Reader will be placed on the lower frame of the ePaper. I use a bumper and would cut the neccassary space out of it. So I could build an nearly invissible (with bumper) SD-Card-slot. 64GB extra space is nice...
I'm using a Nokia DT-910 that I originally bought for my Nexus 5 a few years back.. works just fine with the YotaPhone 2..
No need to be careful with positioning or anything like that.. just put the phone on it and that's it.
The benefit of a charger like this is that you can actually see the screen while charging instead of it being flat on the table like some other models.
Link with pictures: https://www.microsoft.com/en/mobile/accessory/dt-910/
Has anyone used a wireless power bank with the Yotaphone ? I was amazed that this technology existed really
Parmo100 said:
Has anyone used a wireless power bank with the Yotaphone ? I was amazed that this technology existed really
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Never thought about it but they do seem quite common https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=qi+wireless+powerbank
Or you can easily make one yourself by taping a wireless charger to a powerbank
In that case there is a wire, between PB and Wireless charger. �� so NOT wireLESS, lol
Can I use a QI Wireless power bank to charge the Yotaphone in my pocket?
Sometimes my phone runs out of juice. Is it possible to buy a power bank with wireless charging capabilities and use it to tirelessly charge my phone, by placing the power bank in my pocket next to my phone?
Do you guys thing that a magnetic phone mount will affect the s10 due to the new wireless charging feature?
pitaka is making a case for the S10+ and S10 that won't interfere with wireless charging...
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Do you guys thing that a magnetic phone mount will affect the s10 due to the new wireless charging feature?
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Should not affect phone as long as you dont place the metal plate in center of back of phone. Place closer to the bottom and stick it to the case not the phone. It's a pain in the a** to peel off phone. 20 bucks at walmart.
There are magnetic wireless mounts available, but my experience had been mixed. I just updated my review on Amazon of this device, from 5 stars to 2 (awaiting approval of the update). It was great for the most part, but the big issue for me was the inconsistent charge rate vs heating whilst charging. Sometimes it charged well, without heating much. Other times it was the opposite. I think performance was heavily influenced by exact positioning and the exact position needed was not repeatable every time.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07928RM24
I'm waiting for word on whether or not this Scosche mount is compatible with the S10+.
https://www.scosche.com/collections/wireless-phone-chargers#/page/1
I have a similar charging dash mount from Mophie installed in my car right now that has worked well with my Galaxy S8+ as a mount, but I never ran the wires for the charging part of it. I have Mophie's desktop version as well that I have on my nightstand for nightly charging and it works well to charge the phone through the Mophie magnetic case, so it is possible to have magnetic mounting and wireless charging in one unit. Unfortunately, Mophie canceled their ChargeForce line a while back so I won't be able to get a compatible case for my S10+ and I'll have to switch to the Scosche or some similar system instead.
There should be a Nillkin Magic Case released this month, with four built in magnets/plates to match the Nillkin charger. It looks like this design would avoid or reduce the problems of misalignment and/or overheating as it keeps thing well clear of the induction coil. S9+ version below. See Q&A regarding S10+.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nillkin-Fl...Wireless-Samsung-Galaxy-S9-Plus/dp/B07BKXNL5Q
On a side note, my S10+ 1TB should arrive tomorrow, direct from Samsung.
I'm a fan of iOttie mounts....easy onehanded on/off. But mine is wearing out. What do y'all recommend? I prefer windshield mounts and it's always mounted landscape, so grip needs to be great to account the weight and the excess overhang.
two strips of velcro, been my preferred car mount for 2 cars, 4 phones over 8 years, plus helps soften falls.
gottahavit said:
two strips of velcro, been my preferred car mount for 2 cars, 4 phones over 8 years, plus helps soften falls.
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Not a terrible idea. I've made a decided effort to protect my phone without detracting from the attractive design though...I don't want velcro strips on the back of my clear case.
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RuggedHunter said:
I'm a fan of iOttie mounts....easy onehanded on/off. But mine is wearing out. What do y'all recommend? I prefer windshield mounts and it's always mounted landscape, so grip needs to be great to account the weight and the excess overhang.
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Why go away from Ottie !! I've had 2 of the wireless charging mounts over the last few years. Granted they can get expensive but usually find on ebay for alot less
Hi all!
I have my favorite. Just take https://pancernik.eu/uchwyt/baseus-gravity-car-mount-wireless-charger-czarny and forget others
I have one from more than 1.5 years without problem.
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Pitaka case (buy at Pitaka), on ProClip car bracket with the Scosche magnetic high speed wireless charging phone mount. The ProClip & Scosche combo you can buy at ProClip, then the Pitaka case is a separate manufacturer. I took a chance and they work perfectly together. Even though the Pitaka case is unbelievably slim, it is nearly bulletproof and has the metal embedded in the right place on the back to work with the magnetic mount. I would take and supply photos but I am at the DMV... ugh
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I bought one of these last year, fits the Note 10+ in a Spigen Tough Armor Case. With a Ravpower QC3 cigarette lighter to USB adapter, with a 2m Syncwire USB cable because it's all plumbed into the car's fusebox, it fast charges my phone with the screen on bright. Expensive, but worth it imo.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07GGQCS9V/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apa_i_5rkpEbNJHWJF1
I bought two of these inexpensive mounts. They clip into a vent and let the top of the phone sit about two inches above the dash, just right to see texts and maps without interfering with the line of sight down the road. I have one mounted in my VW Jetta and one mounted in my Jaguar Vanden Plas. They open/release the phone easily with a button on the back and expand wide enough to hold the phone even with a leather wallet case folded open. My phone has never fallen out, and we have lots of potholes here in Nova Scotia on the cold North Atlantic. https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01KM1J38G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
RuggedHunter said:
I'm a fan of iOttie mounts....easy onehanded on/off. But mine is wearing out. What do y'all recommend? I prefer windshield mounts and it's always mounted landscape, so grip needs to be great to account the weight and the excess overhang.
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I have used several different ones - but honestly, there is none quite as good as the IOTTIE - best phone holder that i have found.
I have a Vicseed Wireless Charger in all my vehicles since it comes with the versatility of vent or CD slot mounting.
Pros:
- Air vent and CD slot mounts to better accommodate different dash configurations in different vehicles
- Automatic clamping system with adjustable base to match phone size to coils
- Solid construction
- Does a decent job of charging
Cons:
- Only 10W. Vanmass has a 15W one but it didn't come with the CD slot mount so I opted for the Vicseed
- The CD slot mount has an 8-point rotatable arm. This thing will wear out if you use it too much. I crazy glued mine in a single position and tightened the nut attached to the back of the holder enough to hold the phone steady but allow for it to be adjusted without a struggle (it's a ball joint so you can rotate and adjust to the angle you need)
- MicroUSB input instead of USB-C
- Even on sale, it'll run you around $40
gottahavit said:
two strips of velcro, been my preferred car mount for 2 cars, 4 phones over 8 years, plus helps soften falls.
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I recommend the MagEZ Mount Qi by PITAKA, on Amazon. It works magnetically also charges my phone , but I've never had a problem with the phone falling or when driving. Its quite good.
HappyEmoji said:
I recommend the MagEZ Mount Qi by PITAKA, on Amazon. It works magnetically also charges my phone , but I've never had a problem with the phone falling or when driving. Its quite good.
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Unless they have recently improved it, it charges horribly slowly. a better of magnetic mount is the Scosche mount (with high-speed wireless charging) that you can buy directly from proclip, which will supply a compatible Mount to any model car - which looks just the same and actually does work with a pitaka case on your phone!
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Check this one:
Quntis Wireless Car Charger Mount
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RPRZBRB/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_2?smid=AURY2T3X4G86C&psc=1
They say it delivers 15W for the Note 10+
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I got this one as a present and I am really happy with it.
https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07ZZKZSTZ/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_D2-yEbEZ3JP92
i dont think so
I use this one in my VW Atlas
https://www.proclipusa.com
And I loved
Want the most convenient mount? Just place your phone there and it stays - and when getting out of your car, just grab it! High speed wireless charging always built in.
Buy combo from Proclip: Proclip bracket with magnetic Scoche high speed wireless charging mount;
Buy from Pitaka: Magnetic case - both vendors told me they did not know if they would work together but I took a chance and it works perfectly! DO NOT buy the magnetic wireless charging mount from Pitaka, it is NOT high speed wireless charging, but rather horribly slow! (Funny thing is, the wireless magnetic charging mounts look very, very similar.)
Just look at their websites. You'll understand and never regret it!
Pitaka for the case:
https://www.ipitaka.com/collections/magez-case-for-note10
Proclip for the phone mount (and then select the custom matching car bracket for your car at the same time):
https://www.proclipusa.com/device/phone-holders/samsung-galaxy-note10-plus
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