Is it possible to use a magnet along with the MicroUSB cable to "Dock" the HD2 Phone in Android?
If I understand correctly, some phones require a magnet to go into docking mode.
There are some people that made a DIY dock like this Droid owner here for example:
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http://www.droidforums.net/forum/droid-hacks/2425-how-diy-media-car-dock.html
The magnet will touch a small part of the part somewhere on the back of the phone, using either positive or negative magnetism.
The phone will dock in either desk or car mode depending on the magnetism.
DIY HD2 Docks are common like donkeypunch85
I found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=758884&highlight=dock
I have a car dock myself similar to this one here
http://www.amazon.com/GTMax-Windshi..._17?ie=UTF8&s=wireless&qid=1259963538&sr=8-17
If I can't do my DIY dock then I guess I can just buy one like these:
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/blog/2010/01/guide-to-htc-hd2-docks-and-desk-stands/
I have searched for an answer for my question in the forums and the wiki, but nothing relevant.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:HTC_Leo.png
I have a Energy Rom and Android on my SD card.
Basically the "Dock" Menu in Android Settings Menu got me all curious.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/car-home/com.google.android.carhome
I know that I can also just use the Car Home app in Android, but I want
to know if I can use this method to do it Automatically.
Thanks.
Update:
I found a great app called Dock Simulator that lets me manipulate some dock options. This helps me out and anyone else interested.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/dock-simulator/net.geekherd.dockenabler
Still haven't found out if a magnet can trigger the dock mode in HD2.
Tried using a refrigerator magnet moving it along the back when I connect the cable but no dice. Maybe magnets wont trigger the HD2 hmmm :/
I found a great app called Dock Simulator that lets me manipulate some dock options. This helps me out and anyone else interested.
Still haven't found out if a magnet can trigger the dock mode in HD2.
Tried using a refrigerator magnet moving it along the back when I connect the cable but no dice. Maybe magnets wont trigger the HD2 hmmm :/
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Problems:
--Pin chassis, right, blocks the usb and HMDI, (with scissors and cut it to plug the usb). For there is no solution HMDI
--The keyboard does not work (The solution is to plug a hub)
Advantages:
--10$
at the end he finished in a forgotten drawer.
vurrut.
Thats a shame,
Still, thanks for the post. You saved me a tenner.
Rgds
Lok
annoying for this is exactly what i'd like!
Would this not work with the Vega in Host Mode?
I got one of these for my Advent Vega from Amazon for £16.99 delivered. It's OK. Regarding the comments made earlier:-
Problems:
"--Pin chassis, right, blocks the usb and HMDI, (with scissors and cut it to plug the usb). For there is no solution HMDI."
I guess u can cut the lug off but I didnt. Instead I bent back the right hand lug (which is designed to secure the tablet in the case) and put a little velcro on the back of the unit and the case to keep the Vega in place.
"--The keyboard does not work (The solution is to plug a hub)"
My keyboard works fine, although it took me some time to figure out why it didnt work from the off. Being a newbie to android, I didn't understand the usb host / slave stuff and there may have been another complication. I had to check the modaco forum to figure out what to do.
"Advantages:
--10$"
Damn. I paid nearly double that!
"at the end he finished in a forgotten drawer."
I like the case and use it now and then. However I primarily wanted the keyboard for use when travelling to enable me to edit word documents and the like (i.e using the Vega as a laptop/netbook substitute) which is when this particular case comes in handy. Mostly I use my Vega in pure tablet form so I normally keep it in a regular 10" protective sleeve.
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Looks awesome
You just saved me £10, thanks!
I've tried having a look around and I can't find a desk charger/cradle for the Lumia 800, I know the hinged door cover makes it hard but does anyone know of one that is compatible?
Thanks!
I bought this N9 charger and it works well:
http://www.amazon.com/NOKIA-CHARGING-STATION-CELLAPOD-CASES/dp/B005LVH8Q2/ref=cm_rdp_product
Unfortunately, it's out of stock on amazon but may be available in UK
geekaren said:
I bought this N9 charger and it works well:
http://www.amazon.com/NOKIA-CHARGING-STATION-CELLAPOD-CASES/dp/B005LVH8Q2/ref=cm_rdp_product
Unfortunately, it's out of stock on amazon but may be available in UK
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Thanks, I'll have a look at it. Where is the micro usb socket on the n9? How does this dock deal with the open door on the 800?
Same place, top left. The N9 & Lumia 800 have the same body (barring camera button and flash LED placement).
yeoldgreat1 said:
Thanks, I'll have a look at it. Where is the micro usb socket on the n9? How does this dock deal with the open door on the 800?
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Rusty explained this for the most part but here's a photo if it helps:
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Awesome, thanks! I was a bit worried that the phone would have to be put upside down in the cradle.
I'm off to see I can find it in stock somewhere.
That only stands the phone up, the USB charger goes in the top as normal. You'd be better off (and save money) by just leaning it against something while it's charging.
It's not the same as an iPhone dock (or some HTC docks) which connect the phone directly to a charger when you place it in the dock.
Boburto said:
That only stands the phone up, the USB charger goes in the top as normal. You'd be better off (and save money) by just leaning it against something while it's charging.
It's not the same as an iPhone dock (or some HTC docks) which connect the phone directly to a charger when you place it in the dock.
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htc rhyme has connectors on the back... thats what i call dock
I say, this is a marvelous find on my behalf, I was getting to the notion that I may just have to leave my phone in a horizontal position on my desk for the rest of eternity.
GC
Well I didn't want to spend $40+ dollars for a dock.
SOOOOooo...I found this one on eBay for $10 including shipping.
Got the Dremel out and VOILA, it fits. Doesn't automatically pull up
dock mode, but it does charge and I found the Dock shortcut...so I
have to push a button...oh well.
One day when I have more time, I'm planning on making it look better,
but it works for now...
IMAG0595 by karaokekarnival, on Flickr
IMAG0017 by karaokekarnival, on Flickr
IMAG0600 by karaokekarnival, on Flickr
IMAG0601 by karaokekarnival, on Flickr
Since I'm a noob....
I have used these forums quite a bit...thought I'd finally post something
that might help someone else. I don't have a place to upload pics...
HELP maybe ???
karaokekarnival said:
I have used these forums quite a bit...thought I'd finally post something
that might help someone else. I don't have a place to upload pics...
HELP maybe ???
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Just post the link and I'll edit your post with the picture for you.
upload it on image shack or facebook,
then use the bb code
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thanks guys...
I didn't think about FB...duh !!
OK Binary, here goes...
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3077900319576.140159.1625804306&type=1
"Page is unavailable." Use ImageShack or (better) PhotoBucket. Flickr now supports BBS code as well (usually you click the "share image" link and then select the type of code to insert; you're looking for "BB code" with [ ] square bracket tags).
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FWIW, I was at a T-Mo store trying to use their "buy 2 get 1 free" promo, and the sales guy chirped, "we have docks and stuff in the back!" He came back, didn't have the desktop dock (which, from pics, will ONLY work without any cover on the phone), but had HTC's car dock ... and the dock had a sliding, Micro-USB connector, not the ExtMicro USB connector the Amaze has. It didn't look like the phone would fit with the D30 cover I'd just bought, so with two strikes against it I declined.
I just use an Elago M2 stand and charge the phone from a nearby PC or USB AC charger. On the go, I use a Cyanics "Rabbit mini" folding stand. No dock necessary. (And I use Llama to fire up the dock app, which frankly is kind of useless to me.)(Yes, I know, the Dock app works in landscape but the home screen doesn't ... but when we get ICS and -- I hope -- Sense 4.0 the home screen will switch to landscape mode.)
I have had it for years, love it, I let my mom borrow and she tried to force the charger in upside down. Anyone have any info on replacing the usb/charger port? pics, advice, prayers, anything would be better than going in blind. I have not opened it yet, but is the footprint the same as a micro-USB (which I am kinda assuming) could I possible just replace the usb with micro-USB port?
thanks in advance
cheers,
disco
dock charging board replacement
disco_y2k said:
I have had it for years, love it, I let my mom borrow and she tried to force the charger in upside down. Anyone have any info on replacing the usb/charger port? pics, advice, prayers, anything would be better than going in blind. I have not opened it yet, but is the footprint the same as a micro-USB (which I am kinda assuming) could I possible just replace the usb with micro-USB port?
thanks in advance
cheers,
disco
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1)buy parts from here:
parts4repair.com
2)select DOCK CHARGING BOARD
3)buy the right one ( one without 4g antena OR the one with if you have 4g tablet )
4)repacement is easy but repair with patience and slow.
5) have fun
for info : i have repaired once so i know it works
disco_y2k said:
I have not opened it yet, but is the footprint the same as a micro-USB (which I am kinda assuming) could I possible just replace the usb with micro-USB port?
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I've indicated which three connections that you will have to unplug -- in addition to unscrewing the charging board. The only two tools that you should need are a pry tool (a knife will probably do) and a Philips or Frearson screwdriver.
i had the same idea of doing that, but as far as i know that is impossible
So my Gear S does not fully latch on to the charging cradle anymore it only adheres to the back what has happened. I don't want to get a new one that I have to pay alot for so for now I have a hair tie to hold it together that is the only way it will charge for now. However I don't want it to ruin my watch to the point where it will not charge at all. Any ideas or solutions
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Uniquebarbee said:
So my Gear S does not fully latch on to the charging cradle anymore it only adheres to the back what has happened. I don't want to get a new one that I have to pay alot for so for now I have a hair tie to hold it together that is the only way it will charge for now. However I don't want it to ruin my watch to the point where it will not charge at all. Any ideas or solutions
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Try this .....
Ok so I just saw the charger the top piece broke off a little which holds the cradle in place. So for now I will try the pill bottle method if not hair tie it will be.
Both my clips broke
Both of mine broke and now it's a real PIA.
I really can't believe Samsung came up with such a horrible design when such a simple and effective method like what LG or even Apple is going to use exists. I still enjoy my gear S but now that both clips are broken, I really am ticked as it's making charging a PIA.
I've already made the decision to switch to the LG Urbane LTE the moment it's available in the US and while I don't know when that will be, I'm definitely going to make the move. IMO it looks 1000% better too.
In the mean time, I just jumped on Amazon and via Prime ordered the cheap charger only cradle for the Gear S. Due to arrive Tuesday so I'll post back the findings but the dozen plus reviews show it works perfectly. I don't really use the built in battery on the existing one much if at all since the Gear S holds a charge so long.
look here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-s/general/broken-cradle-mod-fix-gear-s-dock-t3020294
Just call Samsung and they will replace it.