Just thought I'd post my findings on the Nexus 6 qi charging magnets.
Yes, it does have magnets, but as many have noted, they're practically worthless. Take the Nexus Charger, for example. The N5 sticks to it like glue. The N6, however, has just enough magnetic attraction so that you can feel that it's there, but not even enough to allow you to conclusively find the sweet spot, much less hold the charger there.
As a test, I have some nickel-sized magnets that are so strong that if you stick them to a refrigerator, they're almost impossible to pull off (you have to slide them to an edge to get a good enough grip). With these magnets, finding the N6's qi charging magnets was a piece of cake. They zoned right in. However, I attached two of these magnets, then held on to them to see if they would hold the N6, and it slid right off with no hesitation whatsoever. In other words, even with that strong of a magnet, the N6 can hold the magnet's weight, but not even close to the other way around.
TL;DR: No way is there going to be a magnetic dock strong enough to hold the N6 upright, like you can do with an N5. You would need magnets so strong that if some poor bastard stuck his N5 on it, he wouldn't be getting it back.
jt3 said:
Just thought I'd post my findings on the Nexus 6 qi charging magnets.
Yes, it does have magnets, but as many have noted, they're practically worthless. Take the Nexus Charger, for example. The N5 sticks to it like glue. The N6, however, has just enough magnetic attraction so that you can feel that it's there, but not even enough to allow you to conclusively find the sweet spot, much less hold the charger there.
As a test, I have some nickel-sized magnets that are so strong that if you stick them to a refrigerator, they're almost impossible to pull off (you have to slide them to an edge to get a good enough grip). With these magnets, finding the N6's qi charging magnets was a piece of cake. They zoned right in. However, I attached two of these magnets, then held on to them to see if they would hold the N6, and it slid right off with no hesitation whatsoever. In other words, even with that strong of a magnet, the N6 can hold the magnet's weight, but not even close to the other way around.
TL;DR: No way is there going to be a magnetic dock strong enough to hold the N6 upright, like you can do with an N5. You would need magnets so strong that if some poor bastard stuck his N5 on it, he wouldn't be getting it back.
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Yeah I tried using the magnetic dock in my car but it was way to weak.
jt3 said:
Just thought I'd post my findings on the Nexus 6 qi charging magnets.
Yes, it does have magnets, but as many have noted, they're practically worthless. Take the Nexus Charger, for example. The N5 sticks to it like glue. The N6, however, has just enough magnetic attraction so that you can feel that it's there, but not even enough to allow you to conclusively find the sweet spot, much less hold the charger there.
As a test, I have some nickel-sized magnets that are so strong that if you stick them to a refrigerator, they're almost impossible to pull off (you have to slide them to an edge to get a good enough grip). With these magnets, finding the N6's qi charging magnets was a piece of cake. They zoned right in. However, I attached two of these magnets, then held on to them to see if they would hold the N6, and it slid right off with no hesitation whatsoever. In other words, even with that strong of a magnet, the N6 can hold the magnet's weight, but not even close to the other way around.
TL;DR: No way is there going to be a magnetic dock strong enough to hold the N6 upright, like you can do with an N5. You would need magnets so strong that if some poor bastard stuck his N5 on it, he wouldn't be getting it back.
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Seems like a step backward...
comicbookguy72 said:
Seems like a step backward...
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Do you think the Air Dock will work with the Nexus 6 given the curved back?
Not only are the magnets weak, i also can only get the Nexus charger (2013) to provide a charge if the N6 is out of a case. Oddly, i can get it to charge on the half orb nexus charger (2012) with the case on. It's kind of annoying bc i have the flat one next to my bed, and the orb at work. I'm not going to keep taking the case off to charge and i'll end up having to go back to wires, which makes me very sad.
The back isn't flat so that will makes a difference
This stinks, really liked the magnetic docks for my nexus 5. Agh.
jt3 said:
Just thought I'd post my findings on the Nexus 6 qi charging magnets.
Yes, it does have magnets, but as many have noted, they're practically worthless. Take the Nexus Charger, for example. The N5 sticks to it like glue. The N6, however, has just enough magnetic attraction so that you can feel that it's there, but not even enough to allow you to conclusively find the sweet spot, much less hold the charger there.
As a test, I have some nickel-sized magnets that are so strong that if you stick them to a refrigerator, they're almost impossible to pull off (you have to slide them to an edge to get a good enough grip). With these magnets, finding the N6's qi charging magnets was a piece of cake. They zoned right in. However, I attached two of these magnets, then held on to them to see if they would hold the N6, and it slid right off with no hesitation whatsoever. In other words, even with that strong of a magnet, the N6 can hold the magnet's weight, but not even close to the other way around.
TL;DR: No way is there going to be a magnetic dock strong enough to hold the N6 upright, like you can do with an N5. You would need magnets so strong that if some poor bastard stuck his N5 on it, he wouldn't be getting it back.
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Am I wrong in thinking that there were no magnets in the N5, N7 or N6 and just metal discs that the magnets in the charger could stick to?
I'm not sure. I don't have my N5 anymore, and the N6 reaction to outside magnets is so weak that if there are magnets in there, they're about the weakest ones I've ever seen. If they all just had metal discs, then I can definitely say that the metal used in the N5 was a hell of a lot more ferromagnetic than whatever they used in the N6.
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Am I wrong in thinking that there were no magnets in the N5, N7 or N6 and just metal discs that the magnets in the charger could stick to?
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You are correct, there are no magnets in the phones, just ferrous disks.
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Do you think the Air Dock will work with the Nexus 6 given the curved back?
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My AirDock doesn't work with the N6, the magnets are once again strong enough to be noticeable, but not nearly strong enough to hold the phone. The nanosuction foam on my AirDock is completely shot, though, so that doesn't help at all.
I'll be building my own qi chargers anyway. Ive got 2 custom n5 docks i can dismantle and 4 hard shell cases on order to make a sandwich with the the coil in the middle. Just need to find some plastic "L" section to make retaining clips...
As others have said, the AirDock is a no go with the N6, unfortunately.
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Yeah I tried using the magnetic dock in my car but it was way to weak.
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What kind of car charger is that?
Sure about that? Airdock already has a picture of a Nex6 mounted up. Its on their Facebook page.
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Sure about that? Airdock already has a picture of a Nex6 mounted up. Its on their Facebook page.
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I just tweeted them asking about that picture. My N6 doesn't even COME CLOSE to sticking on my AirDock.
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I just tweeted them asking about that picture. My N6 doesn't even COME CLOSE to sticking on my AirDock.
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Perhaps a new design? Not sure, just hope it works!!
Probably used a mag sticker
I went and bought one of these yesterday at a local store as I am about to drive out of town and don't have time to wait for a nice one to ship. I was going to swap out the mags with some neodymiums I have laying around but this works for my nexus 6. I have it low in my car so the phone is angled up. The hold isn't perfect but adequate enough for driving
Also comes with mag stickers for cases and whatnot
http://www.amazon.com/Scosche-MAGDM-Magnetic-Mount-Moblie/dp/B00I3E17RA
I'm bummed that I won't be able to use a magnetic dock... Went into best buy yesterday(they have a mag dock on display) and the N6 was too too heavy and would jus flop to one side and the magnets didn't feel like it grabbed the same way it did my N5
I have this mount http://www.amazon.com/Mountek-nGroo...rds=magnetic+cd+slot+mount&pebp=1416929187019 and I have gotten it to work because of the case I am using without having to see the terrible magnet tape. I am using the Spigen Slim Armour which comes into two layers. I took the magnet plate and stuck it between the two layers of the case. This works perfectly then. It will definitely block wireless charging though and maybe even NFC as well cause it blocked it doing this with my HTC M8. Not a perfect solution by any means though cause it isn't my first choice of a case for my N6.
Related
http://www.amazon.com/iOttie-Waterp...SIXU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336756630&sr=8-1
Has anyone ever used these before for their phones?
I'm going on vacation in a couple months, and I'd really like to use my g-note to take pictures underwater. This looks like its pretty cool, just wondering if anyone has used one on their notes
This look like an awesome idea, however, I wouldn't want to bring my phone down into the water with it though. You have to make sure there aren't any small holes which are probably really easy to get and you also have to make sure that there aren't any gaps between the sealing tape.
It's basically a ziplock.
I wouldn't even trust it.. its too cheap.
Wouldn't recommend it, I just broke my screen and found out that the insurance replacement is $200! That seems a bit ridiculous as my car deductible is only $500.
Any waterproof bag has one flaw. The water pressure will cause the touchscreen to work funny. You cant select anything. Its like a giant thumb pressing the whole screen at once.
Imo buy a cheap disposable waterproof camera. Really how many photos would you take underwater?
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yeah, I'd say go for the real disposable, or non-dispoable, underwater camera. But if you actually need to waterproof your phone, use an Aquapac. I can't suggest a specific model based on the Note's size, but I have several of these from previous phones and they're great. A little more protection from drops/bumps, and completely waterproof.
The Kodak sport camcorder is waterproof already and and I have seen it at best buy as cheap as $120 which is a lot less that what is going to cost you to get your phone working if that cheap waterproofing fails. I would not mind using that product to protect my phone when I'm anywhere close to water but I would not intentionally jump in it.
I just bought one of the iOttie Waterproof Skins....but not for my Note, but for my HP Touchpad. I bought the one for the ipad2, which is almost the exact same size as the Touchpad.
I like the idea of this, especially on a wireless chargeable device like my Touchpad is. I have one of the waterproof bags, and while it does work, it is kind of awkward, and the plastic is loose fitting, and just didn't' make it easy to use the Touchpad.
I actually have two Touchpads, and we like to use them when hanging out at the pool. We have a water misting system at the pool, and couldn't use the Touchpad before without the danger of it getting wet, so...I thought that a nice tight fitting watertight skin would be perfect. And since I don't have to break the seal to recharge the Touchpad, the skin should work for me much longer.
If the skin does everything I expect from it, then I *may* buy one for my Note, just for extreme cases of when I feel I want to protect it more than usual, but for now, I just use a ziploc bag for it, and it gets the job done just fine.
I will let you guys know what I think of it after it gets used by the pool.
Just wanted to update you on my purchase of the iOttie Waterproof Skin. As I said in my above post, I got this for my Touchpads, not for my Note, because I felt it would be more useful with the Touchpad being a wireless charging device.
So...Yes, it is waterproof. I didn't "dunk" it, and don't ever plan to. I did use it by the pool with the misters turned on, and it worked great. It was easier to use with the skin on it than with the waterproof bag I also have for it.
The skin is just not really noticeable. My finger doesn't slide on the screen as easy as it does without any protection, but it felt the same as when using the much more expensive waterproof bag. The skin is out of the way more, so it made the Touchpad easier to use than the bag system.
Haven't needed to take the skin off the Touchpads for charging, which is great. If someone could come out with a wireless charging system for our Note, I would seriously consider getting one of the iOttie skins for the note to use in harsh environments and leave it on there for extended periods, but without a wireless charging system, I could only see using the skin on the Note for EXTREME cases. If it wasn't for the problem of having to open it up each time for charging, then this would be a great option. iOttie needs to make wireless charging replacement battery doors for phones, along with selling the skin as an extra protective option.
If you are going to the beach, I do recommend the skin. It will at least keep sand/water out, and keep the sand from scratching the phone also.
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Haven't needed to take the skin off the Touchpads for charging, which is great. If someone could come out with a wireless charging system for our Note
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1451668
In reality, inductive charging is pretty easy. Coil, connections. I've seen this sort of thing done on multiple devices, it just comes down to finding the right sized coil that'll fit and having the balls to solder it on.
That said, inductive pads are a tiny bit bulky and add some pennies in cost, but I don't get why EVERY device doesn't have it. It's awesome to have, and less strain on the USB connection.
Thanks for all the input. I think I may just go with a cheap waterproof camera from CVS or something. Ill leave the phone in the room ....
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1451668
In reality, inductive charging is pretty easy. Coil, connections. I've seen this sort of thing done on multiple devices, it just comes down to finding the right sized coil that'll fit and having the balls to solder it on.
That said, inductive pads are a tiny bit bulky and add some pennies in cost, but I don't get why EVERY device doesn't have it. It's awesome to have, and less strain on the USB connection.
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I have been looking at my options for building an inductive charging setup for my Note. I actually have already bought just the Mugen Extended Battery cover (no Mugen battery), so that I could have the room to install a coil. This cover gives me a LOT of extra room. I just have to figure out how I want to connect it up to actually charge the Note. Just haven't had time to look into it closer yet.
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I have been looking at my options for building an inductive charging setup for my Note. I actually have already bought just the Mugen Extended Battery cover (no Mugen battery), so that I could have the room to install a coil. This cover gives me a LOT of extra room. I just have to figure out how I want to connect it up to actually charge the Note. Just haven't had time to look into it closer yet.
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Room for the coil is certainly one aspect, but the connection to the charging pads is certainly the more difficult task. Good luck, use a GOOD soldering iron, and take your time.
If you're not great at the iron, you might find some representative circuit board and experiment on soldering it.
Looks cheap
It looks pretty cheap. It looks like a ziplock bag. If I were you I wouldnt trust that. I would not get it.
This Aluminum bumper on eBay looks really nice and does not appear to have to be screwed together like most others. That makes it much easier to get to your SIM or SD card or pull the battery if you need to. The one I had for my note 2 looked like this but it screwed on and you didn't want to get stuck with a phone freeze and no screwdriver to remove the bumper lol
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321226071402?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
MikeyLee said:
This Aluminum bumper on eBay looks really nice and does not appear to have to be screwed together like most others. That makes it much easier to get to your SIM or SD card or pull the battery if you need to. The one I had for my note 2 looked like this but it screwed on and you didn't want to get stuck with a phone freeze and no screwdriver to remove the bumper lol
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321226071402?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
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I absolutely love the way that bumper looks. But I'm always scared of what it will do to the signal levels. I once got an aluminum bumper for my iPhone 5 and it reduced the signal level by at least one bar.
Has anyone put one of these or similar on their Note 3? If so what effect did it have on the signal levels?
I wouldn't recommend, I had one of these bumper on S3, and I lost a bar signal, plus it looks okie, but holding it, it does not feel right.
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signal problem
I had used aluminium bumper on my S4 and there was a signaling problem in that...no doubt the case is nice but this signal problem irritates a lot...sometimes it even hampers the wifi connections too....so its not a good experience with aluminium bumper so wont be going to take any risk with my N3....
I just got the ultra thin screw together bumper.
First thing I noticed is my SiriusXM radio cutting out.
I already live in a weak signal area, but the audiostream would never cut out.
With the bumper on it dropped out multiple times due to signal.
Its it a nice unit, but like op said you have to carry a screwdriver around if you need to take off the back cover as well.
$21 bucks down the drain. Should of known better.
I have this exact bumper, and I haven't noticed any major signal loss, not even a bar. The only thing I dont like about it is that it makes it slightly awkward using the phone with one hand.
Same product half price ($10)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261312455...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Mine arrived today and they have changed it design with 2 holes on bottom right (which doesnt line up with the mic)
WiFi and phone signal so far unaffected.
It looks like it'll make it really hard to use any other microUSB 3.0 cables. Samsung's seems to be the smallest available and it looks like they designed it to fit that. The only reason the Amazon Basics Premium microUSB 3.0 cable I have works with my other cases is because they all have flexible materials around the connector/port.
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It looks like it'll make it really hard to use any other microUSB 3.0 cables. Samsung's seems to be the smallest available and it looks like they designed it to fit that. The only reason the Amazon Basics Premium microUSB 3.0 cable I have works with my other cases is because they all have flexible materials around the connector/port.
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I had to trim my Amazon 3.0 cable end with a razor to get it to fit... With any case I had.
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I believe those are screws on the side
I have an aluminum case for my Note 3. From experience I always stay away from non-screw cases because slide cases WILL scrape away the plastic of the case sooner or later.
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Screw is better imo
One thing i really found super convenient was the magnetic QI charger i had in both my car and my boat with the nexus 5.
just slap that phone on there, and it would stay put and charge at the same time..
have anybody found a way to get similar QI charging and mount for the G3? after the nexus 5 I cant live without wireless charging.
I have some neodynem magnets laying around, but i dont think the G3 would be secure enough like the nexus 5 was, maybe it would be possible to modify the rear cover with some metal plates or similar?..
Nexus 5 Magnetic QI mount http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...us-5-universal-magnetic-qi-car-mount-t2593798
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKBqhsXZ8QE
This one claims to work with the G3
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00...200_QL40&qid=1404202810&sr=8-1#ref=mp_s_a_1_1
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00..._SY165&qid=1404202810&sr=8-10#ref=mp_s_a_1_10
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This one claims to work with the G3
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00...200_QL40&qid=1404202810&sr=8-1#ref=mp_s_a_1_1
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Unfortunately, they are all non-magnetic.
This one has magnetic options for the devices that do not have a smooth back. I expect it to influence a market full of cheaper copies soon.
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Unfortunately, they are all non-magnetic.
This one has magnetic options for the devices that do not have a smooth back. I expect it to influence a market full of cheaper copies soon.
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I wish the mount's usb input were at the base, or at least on the back of the holder. That would make the cable stand out less. I feel like it should be in the base for that kind of money.
Edit: This one is slightly cheaper and has a lot more features. It hasn't been released yet but might be by the time people in the US get their phones.
Edit 2: Never mind, it doesn't look like that one is going to launch. Idk why some things like the NFC feature haven't been used by another company - it can't be that difficult or expensive.
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I wish the mount's usb input were at the base, or at least on the back of the holder. That would make the cable stand out less. I feel like it should be in the base for that kind of money.
Edit: This one is slightly cheaper and has a lot more features. It hasn't been released yet but might be by the time people in the US get their phones.
Edit 2: Never mind, it doesn't look like that one is going to launch. Idk why some things like the NFC feature haven't been used by another company - it can't be that difficult or expensive.
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Its a pity it failed to meet it's kickstarter goal. he was looking for $150k though, sounds a lot for a kickstarter of that scale.
Meanwhile, I ordered one of these. I use a non QI version now and I like it, it's discrete, and doesn't really look like a mount with nothing attached. Looks like a lot of manufacturers are going for these 'microsuction' materials. Less problems than magnets.
I have no problem using this one with my Nexus 5 for a long time.
- http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z09.2.9.326.r5yObR&id=19923741183&_u=45ljepd332c
The G3 though, I can't find good Hot Zone for charging.
Will try again on this weekend's drive.
Extra note from my search, do translate to English
- http://leader1935.tistory.com/509
It seems even the official charger WCD-100 still show the annoying Hot Zone message even if the phone is well placed.
Seems like i have to rid of it with G3 Tweak....
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Its a pity it failed to meet it's kickstarter goal. he was looking for $150k though, sounds a lot for a kickstarter of that scale.
Meanwhile, I ordered one of these. I use a non QI version now and I like it, it's discrete, and doesn't really look like a mount with nothing attached. Looks like a lot of manufacturers are going for these 'microsuction' materials. Less problems than magnets.
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I think part of his failure may have been too many initial features with too high a cost. The LEDs with a sensor could have been dropped. I can even see that going wrong in a car where if you don't bother to put your phone there, reaching over to the radio or the person beside you would make it light up. Also color choices must raise the cost some but just black for the start up would have been fine.
What's wrong with magnets? I always figured the suction ones might have trouble if cold, etc. I've got the InfiniApps mount and it works well, just doesn't have wireless charging. But my Note 2 is flat on the back, and the back cover is removable unlike a lot of phones these days. Not sure if the metal ones even are a metal that magnets attract.
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I think part of his failure may have been too many initial features with too high a cost. The LEDs with a sensor could have been dropped. I can even see that going wrong in a car where if you don't bother to put your phone there, reaching over to the radio or the person beside you would make it light up. Also color choices must raise the cost some but just black for the start up would have been fine.
What's wrong with magnets? I always figured the suction ones might have trouble if cold, etc. I've got the InfiniApps mount and it works well, just doesn't have wireless charging. But my Note 2 is flat on the back, and the back cover is removable unlike a lot of phones these days. Not sure if the metal ones even are a metal that magnets attract.
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I prototyped one for my old Note 3, and to get enough magnetic force to hold it in place, the compass/magnometer were useless and it completely screwed up useage of the sPen.
I fitted 4 12mm dia x 0.3mm thick disc magnets in the back cover to correlate with 4 countersunk magnets fixed around the perimeter of the round QI charger. this allowed me to mount it vertically and horizontally. it worked great apart from the above exceptions, and was completely hidden on the phone.
The microsuction one I have has more trouble when warm than cold, and only then when it has gained a bit of pocket fluff. Works great if you clean it regularly.
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I prototyped one for my old Note 3, and to get enough magnetic force to hold it in place, the compass/magnometer were useless and it completely screwed up useage of the sPen.
I fitted 4 12mm dia x 0.3mm thick disc magnets in the back cover to correlate with 4 countersunk magnets fixed around the perimeter of the round QI charger. this allowed me to mount it vertically and horizontally. it worked great apart from the above exceptions, and was completely hidden on the phone.
The microsuction one I have has more trouble when warm than cold, and only then when it has gained a bit of pocket fluff. Works great if you clean it regularly.
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You had to put magnets in the phone? I only had to put in the thin piece of metal that InfiniApps provided for mine. I can mount it both portrait and landscape and it sticks right away. Do you have a cover on yours? Maybe it's just the type of backing it had.
The G3 may have problems with the magnet types due to it's curved back though.
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You had to put magnets in the phone? I only had to put in the thin piece of metal that InfiniApps provided for mine. I can mount it both portrait and landscape and it sticks right away. Do you have a cover on yours? Maybe it's just the type of backing it had.
The G3 may have problems with the magnet types due to it's curved back though.
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No cover or case. I didn't want any visible external signs so the magnets were fixed inside the original battery cover. a metal plate didn't work as there is not enough force to overcome the distance without increasing the size of the magnets around the charger. Having a magnet to magnet contact always feels better when it locates.
the back of the G3 is less curved than it looks: the middle third is almost flat. The QI coil appears to take up most of it though.
If the manufacturers could standardise(Yeah, I know) and put a ferromagnetic rail down either side of a device, it would be easy. The two rails could even be used as power rails, doing away with the need for wireless power transfer completely.
Was thinking about a metal plate inside the battery cover. But really thin magnets might be better. Would love to see someone give this a go.
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Looking for a good car mount with wireless charging that will work with the nexus 6 any recommendations?
I'd recommend not using one. Wireless charging will be way to slow on the n6.
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I'd recommend not using one. Wireless charging will be way to slow on the n6.
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used the square stock wireless charger with my n5, stuck a clip to the back of it and just relied on the magnets to hold it. Didn't wiggle at all, never fell off, was perfect, wish I could rig the same thing with the N6, but I don't think the magnets will be near strong enough.
A qi charge is going to charge at 1a at most, for he N5 that was more than enough to cover full brightness, gps, and streaming over bluetooth, and still providing enough to charge the battery. I IMAGINE if you could somehow hook it up like that, it would provide enough of a charge to the N6 as well, at worst I think you'd not lose charge. JMHO though.
So if you not recommending the wireless charge on it then do the sell a fast charge adapter for the car? Really the main thing is a good car dock. I figured the wireless charge would just be a plus.
I've been using the Airdock with my Nexus 5 for a while now and I absolute LOVE it. It uses magnets to hold the N5 in place, and I'm hoping the N6 also has these magnets. It also has a special surface that is supposed to hold certain phones without magnets, depending on the material of the back of the phone.
Also as far as the speed of charging, it works well enough to slowly charge my N5 with the screen always on in my car and with GPS running (at a minimum, it keeps it from losing charge). This is all I need in my car. On those certain occasions where you really want a faster charge, I just plug it in.
Let us know if it works with N6. Can you have a slim case on the phone an the magnet still works?
Got my N6 today. Unfortunately it doesn't work with the AirDock, as it doesn't stay on it. Looks like the N6 doesn't have any magnets. Very disappointing.
nyijedi said:
Got my N6 today. Unfortunately it doesn't work with the AirDock, as it doesn't stay on it. Looks like the N6 doesn't have any magnets. Very disappointing.
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I've read the magnets are near the bottom of the phone. Can you double check?
fictionoid said:
I've read the magnets are near the bottom of the phone. Can you double check?
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I just ran a magnet all over the back of the N6. There is indeed some type of magnetic pull in the bottom corner, however, it is EXTREMELY weak. I'm guessing it's there to maybe help nudge the phone into the correct position when laying flat on a (future official?) qi charger, but it is absolutely not enough to hold it onto the AirDock. By way of comparison, the magnetic pull with the magnet is much stronger, and over a much greater area, on the N5.
Also, the N6 is a lot heavier than the N5. Add the curved back into the equation, and these 3 factors pretty much guarantee the phone won't work with the AirDock. Believe me, I tried to get it to stick on the AirDock today, and there's no way it's happening.
iOttie Qi charger works. You've got to find the sweet spot to have it grasp the side, without hitting the volume buttons, and still getting the charging coils aligned. Not super difficult - just takes a second to align. I expect this to be irrelevant once I get a case which keeps the buttons recessed.
-bZj
Anyone who's using a QI car dock have any input on charging / maintaining charge with screen always on, brightness up, streaming music, maps, etc.
I'm just curious if the iOttie or any other wireless chargers can avoid LOSING charge with the N6 when under "heavy" use.
One problem I find is you can't keep the screen on when wirelessly charging once the battery is at 100%. The phone stops charging so the screen goes off. Very annoying hopefully someone can find a fix.
MoeDaddy said:
One problem I find is you can't keep the screen on when wirelessly charging once the battery is at 100%. The phone stops charging so the screen goes off. Very annoying hopefully someone can find a fix.
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The "Stay Awake" option in the Developer Options should be what you're looking for.
No that doesn't work when the phone is fully charged because the N6 doesn't have trickle mode it actually shuts off charging. Thus the screen shuts off.
My Homebrew Wireless Car Charging Solution
I made my own wireless car charger by grafting a PowerBot charging puck onto a Ram Large X-Grip. I simply used double-faced tape to attach the PowerBot to the X-Grip. I started this with my Nexus 5 in a Spigen Neo-Hybrid case and it works just as well with my N6 inside a Diztronic Slim TPU case.
Here's the charger:
http://www.amazon.com/PowerBot®-PB1...687&sr=8-1&keywords=powerbot+wireless+charger
And here's the X-Grip:
http://www.amazon.com/Ram-Mount-Uni...TF8&qid=1416714725&sr=8-4&keywords=ram+x-grip
You'll need a way to attach the X-Grip to your vehicle. Ram-Mount's website has countless ways to do this.
Here's Ram's website:
http://www.rammount.com/
I used a Mirror-Mate(TM):
http://www.rammount.com/NewProducts/MirrorMount/tabid/2538/Default.aspx
And paired it with a Long Arm (don't use the shorter ones; the phone will hit the rear-view mirror in portrait orientation):
http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResu...65077045066045050048049085045067/Default.aspx
I can leave the PowerBot plugged into my cigarette lighter all the time (standard mini-USB cable and 12V-USB adapter) and it's easy to mount or remove the phone, just squeeze the arms of the X-Grip together and out it comes (this takes two hands or the phone will fall). This works great for calls, navigation, or as a dash-cam. Ram makes suction cups for those who want to mount directly to the windshield but I highly recommend the Mirror-Mate(TM).
Not cheap, total cost about $70 plus shipping.
EDIT: I just saw this in another thread and I'm going to replace my PowerBot with this Anker:
http://www.amazon.com/Anker-Ultra-S...Qi-Enabled/dp/B00HIZ3ZI4/ref=cm_cd_ql_qh_dp_t
Right now the 4 rubber grippers are flush with the front of the phone, which makes it a bit finicky to mount securely. The Anker charging pad is about 1/8" thinner than the PowerBot, which will accommodate the thickness of the phone perfectly with about 1/8" of overlap between the 4 grippers and the bezel of the N6. Putting the N6 in the X-Grip without the charger in-between leaves the 4 grippers protruding above the bezel about 3/8" which means they can get in the way if I'm trying to use the touchscreen near them.
See my posts in this thread...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2910978
[Q] Car mount similar to iOttie?
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
toyfreak said:
I made my own wireless car charger by grafting a PowerBot charging puck onto a Ram Large X-Grip. I simply used double-faced tape to attach the PowerBot to the X-Grip. I started this with my Nexus 5 in a Spigen Neo-Hybrid case and it works just as well with my N6 inside a Diztronic Slim TPU case.
Here's the charger:
http://www.amazon.com/PowerBot®-PB1...687&sr=8-1&keywords=powerbot+wireless+charger
And here's the X-Grip:
http://www.amazon.com/Ram-Mount-Uni...TF8&qid=1416714725&sr=8-4&keywords=ram+x-grip
You'll need a way to attach the X-Grip to your vehicle. Ram-Mount's website has countless ways to do this.
Here's Ram's website:
http://www.rammount.com/
I used a Mirror-Mate(TM):
http://www.rammount.com/NewProducts/MirrorMount/tabid/2538/Default.aspx
And paired it with a Long Arm (don't use the shorter ones; the phone will hit the rear-view mirror in portrait orientation):
http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResu...65077045066045050048049085045067/Default.aspx
I can leave the PowerBot plugged into my cigarette lighter all the time (standard mini-USB cable and 12V-USB adapter) and it's easy to mount or remove the phone, just squeeze the arms of the X-Grip together and out it comes (this takes two hands or the phone will fall). This works great for calls, navigation, or as a dash-cam. Ram makes suction cups for those who want to mount directly to the windshield but I highly recommend the Mirror-Mate(TM).
Not cheap, total cost about $70 plus shipping.
EDIT: I just saw this in another thread and I'm going to replace my PowerBot with this Anker:
http://www.amazon.com/Anker-Ultra-S...Qi-Enabled/dp/B00HIZ3ZI4/ref=cm_cd_ql_qh_dp_t
Right now the 4 rubber grippers are flush with the front of the phone, which makes it a bit finicky to mount securely. The Anker charging pad is about 1/8" thinner than the PowerBot, which will accommodate the thickness of the phone perfectly with about 1/8" of overlap between the 4 grippers and the bezel of the N6. Putting the N6 in the X-Grip without the charger in-between leaves the 4 grippers protruding above the bezel about 3/8" which means they can get in the way if I'm trying to use the touchscreen near them.
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Did you use super glue or something to attach the Qi charger to the Xgrip?
Also, how long is the USB cable provided by Anker?
picked this up on sale for my nexus 6 w/ spigen ultra hybrid
https://slickdeals.net/f/7565384-au...s-smartphone-charger-qi-for-9-99-frys-com?v=1
nexus 6 is a bit wide for it, but the handles flex enough to let it go in; wireless charging, went up 1% from ride home from frys with gps navigation on w/ screen halfway
Momotani-Hitoshi said:
Did you use super glue or something to attach the Qi charger to the Xgrip?
Also, how long is the USB cable provided by Anker?
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I used double-faced mounting tape between the X-Grip and charger. The cable is 1m long.
What did you use to bond the qi charger to the ram mount?
Has anyone tried a magnetic car mount with their nexus 6? Specifically the Mountek nGroove Snap 3 - http://www.amazon.com/Mountek-nGroo...ablets/dp/B00MNXAFQ6/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
I used a magnetic mount with my Nexus 5 and loved it. I'm wondering how hard it would be to bend the magnet to work on the n6. Any input would be greatly appreciated!
I lost all hope using a magnetic dock with my N6..
If anyone got it to work do share..
EnterLordVader said:
I lost all hope using a magnetic dock with my N6..
If anyone got it to work do share..
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I just ordered one, should be here Wednesday. I'll be sure to report back!
Yeah just ordered one today also, can't go wrong with the current price. If it doesn't work will just sell/give it away on craigslist/friends.
Tried it with my old magnet mount, it holds ok with a case on holding the metal back plate between the case and the phone. But doesn't hold firm enough for me to chance it with the phone. But then again it's some generic magnet mount, not a mountek.
I just ordered this yesterday after returning the standard CD mount that uses clamps. The clamps were interfering with the buttons way to much, and I didn't like how off centered the weight was when clamping the phone on the bottom portion of the phone. This is definitely a fail in button placement for this application. Hopefully the magnetic mount will be stellar!
Hi, i just bought it as well, i also ordered these. http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B007F0QRYG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
If the magnet that comes with it can't bend or wont work well with the 6, maybe these little flexible magnets will work. I report back today when they arrive to see if they work well
the green man said:
Has anyone tried a magnetic car mount with their nexus 6? Specifically the Mountek nGroove Snap 3 - http://www.amazon.com/Mountek-nGroo...ablets/dp/B00MNXAFQ6/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
I used a magnetic mount with my Nexus 5 and loved it. I'm wondering how hard it would be to bend the magnet to work on the n6. Any input would be greatly appreciated!
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That mount looks like a disaster.... I can't post links, but type into amazon "maggrip car mount" and get that one. It's a lot neater
Metal
Not that easy to apply, looks nice. Camera piece to fake for my liking. Feels good, little sharp on the bottom side of edges when holding.
Just tested nGroove 3 with the caseology TPU case and it worked great! Phone locked on and was very secure.
However, I like showing off the nexus logo on the back and don't know if I want to keep the caseology TPU case (using the spigen ultra hybrid currently)... Does anyone have any recommendations on how to place these magnets/plates and show off the nexus logo? I could probably use the Rinke max and put the magents on the both sides of the logo but the case may be too thick.
I was also thinking about sticking some magnets/plates behind the back cover.. does anyone know if there is a warranty seal for the back cover? I looked at the teardown but didn't see anything about the warranty seal.
OP - Just received this mount from Amazon yesterday, and I have to say it's worth it! I have a Nissan Titan and the CD slot is in the perfect spot for a mount like this I also like that the mount doesn't grip the side of the phone and press up against the buttons. I bought it from the Amazon warehouse for $15 and the unit I received looked new. You do have to tighten down the CD slot insert to endure the phone doesn't sag when you place it on the bracket, but once its tight, the phone holds steady and secure on the magnetic steel plate.
@born_fisherman what case are you using?
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@born_fisherman what case are you using?
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Tudia TPU slim case. The steel plate for the magnet fits nice behind the phone with the case on
born_fisherman said:
OP - Just received this mount from Amazon yesterday, and I have to say it's worth it! I have a Nissan Titan and the CD slot is in the perfect spot for a mount like this I also like that the mount doesn't grip the side of the phone and press up against the buttons. I bought it from the Amazon warehouse for $15 and the unit I received looked new. You do have to tighten down the CD slot insert to endure the phone doesn't sag when you place it on the bracket, but once its tight, the phone holds steady and secure on the magnetic steel plate.
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Tudia TPU slim case. The steel plate for the magnet fits nice behind the phone with the case on
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How do you like the case? I'm thinking about picking one up.
the green man said:
How do you like the case? I'm thinking about picking one up.
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The case is nice. I've used Tudia for a few phones now, and never have an issue with build quality. They fit perfect and keep the phone slim.
Pithism said:
Hi, i just bought it as well, i also ordered these. [new user - link removed :-/]
If the magnet that comes with it can't bend or wont work well with the 6, maybe these little flexible magnets will work. I report back today when they arrive to see if they work well
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Very interested in seeing how this worked. Any updates?
Works great.
I put the large tablet size piece that came with the stand in a case and the magnet does have some flexibility to it so it fits well in the slight curve of a N6 case.
The connection is strong and holds up going through bumps etc.
Worth the buy
I assume that if your using a magnetic holder with a steel plate attached to your phone or case, that you are not using a Qi charger. Wouldn't the steel plate would heat up when using wireless charging? I had some problems with my N5 with overheating if my phone was not in the correct place on my Qi charger, the metal in the phone used to attach the N5 to the official nexus charger would get hot.
atcjeff said:
I assume that if your using a magnetic holder with a steel plate attached to your phone or case, that you are not using a Qi charger. Wouldn't the steel plate would heat up when using wireless charging? I had some problems with my N5 with overheating if my phone was not in the correct place on my Qi charger, the metal in the phone used to attach the N5 to the official nexus charger would get hot.
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I've been trying various magnet mounts and qi chargers hoping to find the right combination of the two. Unfortunately, in order to avoid blocking the qi coil you end up moving the magnet mount further up the back of the phone almost near the bottom of the "M" dimple. Placing a strong magnet near that part of the phone will trigger the screen shutting off "smart cover" style (coming back on again as soon you remove the magnet). I'm beginning to suspect that in order to really get everything (qi, nfc, magnet mount, with the screen on) working together right might require building something a bit more customized.
I personally am also using the mountek snap 3 mount and I have had no issues after affixing the tablet sized metal plate about 2/3 of the way down, ive ordered some extra magnets to improve the hold on the device so i dont have to worry about precisely placing the device on the Mount