I have been using the Mountek Snap 3 in my car for quite awhile now with my different phones, always putting the magnetic disk on the inside of a case of my phone so that it is hidden. It has worked great for me.
http://www.amazon.com/Mountek-nGroo...qid=1446848369&sr=8-1&keywords=mountek+snap+3
I know the Nexus 6P is substantially bigger than other phones I have had which might make it more difficult, but I was wondering if anyone had any success finding a case that worked with a magnetic mount for this phone. So far I have tried the Verus case, and it works but seems to slide around, so I'm sure a good bump in the road would knock it off. The Ringke Fusion case I did try and it doesn't work well with that either, although since it's a clear back the magnetic is visible which I don't want anyway. With the dimensions of this phone, there might not be a case that works well, but just wondering if anyone has had success, or found a way to improve the magnetic connection while still hiding the magnet inside the case. I'm not interested in putting the magnet on the outside of the case.
I was debating just getting a different mount, but really would like to keep this one if possible.
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated! Thanks,
-J
I'm using a Scosche Magic Mount, with the metal plate affixed to the outside of a verus case. Doesn't slide around at all. Totally rock solid.
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I'm using a Scosche Magic Mount, with the metal plate affixed to the outside of a verus case. Doesn't slide around at all. Totally rock solid.
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I appreciate the feedback, but I'm trying to put the magnet on the inside of a case though so it is hidden I'm personally not a fan of having it stick out on the outside.
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Just got the Adopted Case from Google today. A large (Scosche) magnet inside the case works great. No slipping when on the Mount.
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I use a ringke smoked tpu case inside the case and it works well. Even with half the metal disc works great
Do you have the mountek mount or a different one?
The Adopted case and the microfibre case works great with Mountek.
I too am looking for a case that supports putting the metal plate on the inside. There are too many cases that are clear (can see plate), all soft (thicker so plate is further from magnet), or have a non-smooth outside back (makes it further from the magnet).
I'm thinking it needs to be a hybrid case, especially if the hard part can be detached from the soft part so the metal can be sandwiched between (so closer to the magnetic mount). Maybe the JOTO Hybrid?
http://www.amazon.com/Nexus-6P-Case-Cushioned-Protective/dp/B016CKLJ38/
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BUT... I'm not sure if the hard part will fall off with the plate inside.
Spigen has the slim armor series BUT it's not available for the 6P (yet?).
Actually, Spigen recommends sticking the plate between 2-piece cases:
http://www.spigen.com/products/magnetic-air-vent-mount
Also, anyone have the magnet turning off the screen (the flip-cover magnetic sensor is suppose to be near the bottom of the phone)?
badbob001 said:
I too am looking for a case that supports putting the metal plate on the inside. There are too many cases that are clear (can see plate), all soft (thicker so plate is further from magnet), or have a non-smooth outside back (makes it further from the magnet).
I'm thinking it needs to be a hybrid case, especially if the hard part can be detached from the soft part so the metal can be sandwiched between (so closer to the magnetic mount). Maybe the JOTO Hybrid?
http://www.amazon.com/Nexus-6P-Case-Cushioned-Protective/dp/B016CKLJ38/
BUT... I'm not sure if the hard part will fall off with the plate inside.
Spigen has the slim armor series BUT it's not available for the 6P (yet?).
Actually, Spigen recommends sticking the plate between 2-piece cases:
http://www.spigen.com/products/magnetic-air-vent-mount
Also, anyone have the magnet turning off the screen (the flip-cover magnetic sensor is suppose to be near the bottom of the phone)?
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Great idea! I like this idea best. I'm a little uneasy putting a metal plate directly onto my aluminum phone. I'm sure it would scratch or even worse, dent. The TPU under the hard shell should squish a bit. Enough for the plate to fit underneath I would think.
My idea was to plasti-dip the metal plate, but I still worry about it denting the phone.
Since the point of this thread is stick the plate inside the case and not use the adhesive, does anybody know where to get metal plates WITHOUT the adhesive? The adhesive adds unnecessary thickness. I rather not go through the messy process of using solvent to remove the adhesive backing.
I have also used magic mount with my Oneplus One and loved it.
Since the mount is stuck to my dashboard I would love to use it with my 6p but as you I am afraid that the plate will damage my phone.
I was thinking to get very thin but big plate so it could cover most of the back of the phone.
I did not do any research but thought it would be good idea.
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I plan to stick the circle metal disk on the back of the 6P and cover it up with a slickwrap natural series wrap. But since I don't have either, I can't tell you what the result is.
Does anyone know if there is a magnetic mount besides the Mountek Snap 3 that might hold a little better?
The Techmatte mount I was thinking might have a larger circle surface to stick to (but it could just be deceiving fun the pics)
http://www.amazon.com/TechMatte-Mag...B00V54LQO4&tag=thewire06-20&ascsubtag=WC15011
I was also thinking of trying the Spigen Rugged armor case and putting a magnet inside that, but I'm not sure if the case would slip around on the Mount since it has a smooth back or not. I have liked the spigen cases in the past.
Anyone know how the Mountek Snap 3 compares to other magnetic mounts or are they all pretty much the same? I know the mount is square while some others are circles, but not sure how the size and actual magnet in it compares.
-J
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badbob001 said:
Since the point of this thread is stick the plate inside the case and not use the adhesive, does anybody know where to get metal plates WITHOUT the adhesive? The adhesive adds unnecessary thickness. I rather not go through the messy process of using solvent to remove the adhesive backing.
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Rather than messing around with glue solvents or messing around with raw metal plates at Home Depot, I found these TechMatte plates, where the large ones don't have an adhesive sticker.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RKKZNQO
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Seidio's Convert case for the Motorola Photon 4G was recently released and I have been reviewing the Convert Value Pack for the last two weeks. The Convert case is a multi layer case that was designed to meet every situation. IMO they have done a fine job.
The face of any smartphone is the most important part and Seidio includes their Ultimate Screen Guard to protect the screen. The Ultimate Screen Guard is super thin .01mm and is attached via static rather than adhesive. It went on easily and I successfully installed it with no air bubbles (a real feat for me). The Ultimate Screen Guard has cut-outs for sensors and front-facing camera and lines up perfectly. It is cut slightly smaller than the screen/glass leaving maybe 1mm border all the way around. This might be an issue for someone buying the Ultimate Screen Guard separately but with the Convert case installed this area is covered by the rubber layer.
The Convert is really two cases in one and the first case is the Surface case, a sleek plastic or plastic like case with a nice rubbery texture. It feels good in your hand and adds minimal bulk. This case is great for everyday normal use, fits well in the front pocket or jacket pocket. There are cut-outs for access to the ports, controls, speakers and camera AND the kickstand is still usable with the Surface case on. They also sell a separate holster for the Surface case and I will be picking that up soon. It would be nice if they included it with the Value Pack but I guess there are limits.
The next case is a heavy-duty case for rugged professions, outdoor play or like me just keeping up with my 3 boys. With the sleek Surface case on you add a layer of shock-absorbing silicone and a precision-fit skeleton. This combo adds some bulk but still feels amazingly comfortable in my hand. Controls, ports and camera are covered for protection, but the way the buttons are on the rubber liner the buttons are easy to push and feel great.
The included holster is fantastic, It has an over sized belt clip which works great on a police duty belt ( just had to find a place to put it, Next to the tazer works for me. Just hope I don't answer the wrong one). The belt clip also works well on my jeans with a normal belt. Very little play even though the slot is bigger. The holster has a lock which locks the phone in place but yet is easily released with one hand for answering.
My only complaint with the Seidio Convert is that there is no kickstand access when the full case is on. However the kickstand on the Otterbox my friend had just fell off so their solution did not work either. Its a great case and I would recommend it to anyone who wants a case for all conditions.
And now for some pics
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They did a really good job lining up the cutouts, but I still think the Screen Protector is a little small
With just the surface case on there is still a little bit of bare screen exposed.
Surface case - Cutouts for the access ports and kickstand work great
Surface case - Kickstand works both vertical and horizontal
Surface case - Looks really good on the phone and adds minimal bulk
Surface case - Slide apart with a little pressure.
Surface case - Easy access to all buttons and ports
Convert Case - Now the whole screen is protected
Convert case - When installing the exoskeleton, be sure to pull the flap for the camera cover through the hole. If not the camera can't be used.
Convert case - Camera flap cover pins back and stays out of the way so far.
Convert case - Covers for the other ports work great
Convert case - Pull the flap aside for charging.
Convert case - Cover for headphone jack
Convert case - Buttons protrude for ease of finding and pushing.
Still a fantastic looking phone
Felt lined clip to hold phone
Clip locks in at 7 different angels, Also has teh lock to hold the phone from falling out.
Easy slide lock
Oversized belt clip for police, fire, paramedics, carpenters etc. Also works great on regular belts.
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Good review, now we need some pics! Your friend must have a otterbox on a Evo, that's a know issue on that case I must have gone through about 8 of them all having the same kickstand issue. The Motorola photon otterbox defender is awesome and it has a open area for you to use your kickstand.
Yes he does have the EVO, I'll try to get some pictures this weekend. Getting ready for a funeral, so its been a busy week.
Please feel free to post any questions and I'll try to answer.
Ben
I want to get one.
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Thanks for posting this. I was looking at this on seidio's website but wanted to read a review on it but none were on the site. Def gonna get this for sure now.
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You still loving the case? Has anybody else tried it yet? I'm just waiting to get the money to buy it but wanted to hear what others thought too.
I work outside so I definitely think this case will help keep the dust out
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I'm looking for some ideas on cases for the sgs2, just ordered mine yesterday and should be here sometime next week so I'm wanting to shop around for a decent case that gives great protection and not much bulk. Right now on my captivate I run an otterbox commuter case that I really love, bit not entirely sure on the commuter design for the sgs2. So any feed back on the different cases that everyone likes would be much appreciated.
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I wanted very, very little bulk since I normally don't even use a case. Ended up with this "semi rigid" case from Incipio.
http://www.myincipio.com/Samsung-Ga...-II-ATandT-NGP-Semi-Rigid-Soft-Shell-Case.asp
Looks pretty nice. Technically it's similar to a silicone case I guess, but it's so rigid that it's like a hard shell. 50/50
loving my otter box commuter (for the international). Sucks I may need to find a new one..have to order a new extended battery quick for sxsw...
SGP Neo Hybrid EX
I've tried a LOT of different cases, more than I'd like to admit. This is the one you want - light weight, protects well, has the best screen protector included, if you need one (I don't use it, but I don't put my phone in my pocket with keys). It's also very durable - you won't need another case after this one.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005O50ON4
The one thing that you have to do is to make a hole in it, which isn't too difficult. Instructions are in this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1303949
The Acclude said:
loving my otter box commuter (for the international). Sucks I may need to find a new one..have to order a new extended battery quick for sxsw...
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Same on the commuter, not sure why people need a new battery I get 15-20 hours with heavy use and a 3-4 hour screen time. I use Entropy's Daily and setCPU to underclock when screen is locked.. On a low use day I can go 24 hours+
I love the commuter for i777. Great case, adds very little bulk. Does add some weight but it's not bad at all. Already saved from a few drops haha. Everything is easily accessible too. I love it.
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Gives me some insight on some cases
my only real concern for the otterbox was how the hard shell doesn't cover the corners of the phone with the hard shell part of it, I love the commuter case i got on my cappy but theres been a few times that i dropped it and it landed on one of those corners. zhow thick is the silicon on the corners on the SGS2 commuter?
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from this picture of the cases doesnt look to protected on the corners of it
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Gives me some insight on some cases
my only real concern for the otterbox was how the hard shell doesn't cover the corners of the phone with the hard shell part of it, I love the commuter case i got on my cappy but theres been a few times that i dropped it and it landed on one of those corners. zhow thick is the silicon on the corners on the SGS2 commuter?
from this picture of the cases doesnt look to protected on the corners of it
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It's pretty thick and it feels incredibly solid, I have dropped it many times without issues..
Same here. My commuter has performed very well.
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The corners are pretty thick. They're flush with the plastic part on mine. And the silicon protrudes past the screen so it shouldn't ever land on the screen.
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I have an incipio ngp (power button too hard to press), a ringke slim, and a matte smoke from diztronic. The smoke is my favorite and has cutouts for everything including the power button.
Not loving the Otterbox
So, I've had the Otterbox Commuter for at least a month and there are a few things that are not great about it (to the point that I'm beginning to look for a new case):
It gets very "linty" when in your pocket (such that I remove the case when I travel on business)
The rubber is very soft and pliable; to the point of pulling loose when removing the phone from my pocket
There is no rubber on the back, so it slides when on a desk or dashboard
I'm sure these points are just me being picky
TreborRis said:
So, I've had the Otterbox Commuter for at least a month and there are a few things that are not great about it (to the point that I'm beginning to look for a new case):
It gets very "linty" when in your pocket (such that I remove the case when I travel on business)
The rubber is very soft and pliable; to the point of pulling loose when removing the phone from my pocket
There is no rubber on the back, so it slides when on a desk or dashboard
I'm sure these points are just me being picky
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The lint is pretty annoying I agree, I like the case a lot but it gets to be ridiculous sometimes. I already have a case in mind if I were to get another
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I love my Rearth case. Follows the contours of the phone well, low profile, everything's accessible, and slides into my pocket easily.
thanks for the input guys, i did a bit of research and after playing around with the case that came with the phone and its material was like the incipio ngp but had a hard plastic backing with a little stand thing that snaps in and out. Iended up ordering a incipio ngp in black.
Normally i would of went for the otterbox, but on my captivate the rubber shell was stretching out and i didnt have it all that long.
I'm using the ballistic case. Its nice and thin I never liked the otter box when I had my iphone so this is perfect
I Using a TPU case and I love the material its made from. Very thin and sturdy!
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SGP
After numerous hours of reading the forums and reviews on-line, I just ordered the SGP Neo Hybrid EX Series (Satin Silver) from Amazon. It looks like a good case that provides some protection but keeps the slim feel of the phone, the battery cover remains exposed for ease of access and it comes with a decent screen protector from what I've read. I know I'll have to modify the top of the case in order to create a hole for the noise-canceling mic since the case was made for the international version. Hopefully the hot nail/needle trick works.
I'm using the casemate with the plastic shell and rubber insert. I wish the plastic shell also covered the top and bottom, but it doesn't. This leaves the rubber insert to bend freely and sometimes rub against clothing and such. Just a minor inconvenience.
afk47 said:
I'm using the casemate with the plastic shell and rubber insert. I wish the plastic shell also covered the top and bottom, but it doesn't. This leaves the rubber insert to bend freely and sometimes rub against clothing and such. Just a minor inconvenience.
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I have the same case which is the case mate pop case. So far its been the best that I have tried. I've had it since I got my phone in October and the only thing I don't like is how it is starting to stretch a bit near the volume rocker and power button areas. It has the right amount of protection and isn't too big.
I received the Seidio Suface case with holster this morning and have put it through enough torture to come up with some initial impressions. The case fits the phone tightly which feels nice and secure, and the cutouts on the sides are all placed perfectly. The case has a soft-touch coating that feels really nice, but can make the phone somewhat slippery. I am cursed with oily skin and that shows up pretty easily on the case.
Here's what I'm liking:
- Overall fit and cutout placement are spot on. The cutout for the headphones leaves enough room for somewhat over sized cables. The cutout for the S Pen does not make the S Pen more difficult to remove.
- Kickstand works well. It is held in place by a magnet, but the magnet is not strong enough to cause interference with the S Pen.
- The case also does not interfere with NFC
- The holser is well made, and it has fabric to protect the screen of the phone when it is holstered. (velvet maybe?)
Here's what I am not liking:
- The case absorbs the oil from my hands and looks greasy after a few minutes use. (This of course can be wiped off)
- The holster is not reversible like I was hoping it was. The phone can only be inserted with the face covered by the holster.
Other than that, there isn't a whole lot to say. It is a decent case that looks like it will do its job fairly well. Here are some pictures:
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I received the Seidio Suface case with holster this morning and have put it through enough torture to come up with some initial impressions. The case fits the phone tightly which feels nice and secure, and the cutouts on the sides are all placed perfectly. The case has a soft-touch coating that feels really nice, but can make the phone somewhat slippery. I am cursed with oily skin and that shows up pretty easily on the case.
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I had a Seidio holster, way back, on my G1. Loved that case. I am waiting for the Seidio Active w/ Holster.
Does the holster have the lower lip on the clip to keep it from sliding off the belt, like the old G1 holster?
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I had a Seidio holster, way back, on my G1. Loved that case. I am waiting for the Seidio Active w/ Holster.
Does the holster have the lower lip on the clip to keep it from sliding off the belt, like the old G1 holster?
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Here is a better picture of the clip. Hope this helps.
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Here is a better picture of the clip. Hope this helps.
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Yes. Thank you. That lip at the bottom of the clip helps keep the holster from slipping off your belt or lip of your pocket.
Thanks
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Here is a better picture of the clip. Hope this helps.
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I had this case for the Note 2. I was able to recommend it to a friend. Very good case. Especially if you're an active user. The holster rotates and the spring is very strong. Survived 1 or 2 drops on concrete. Easy to take off to pull/replace battery or SD/SIM card. So where's a purchase link?
Nihonno said:
I had this case for the Note 2. I was able to recommend it to a friend. Very good case. Especially if you're an active user. The holster rotates and the spring is very strong. Survived 1 or 2 drops on concrete. Easy to take off to pull/replace battery or SD/SIM card. So where's a purchase link?
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Looks great. I wish they would hurry up and release the Seidio Active.
agent4678 said:
I received the Seidio Suface case with holster this morning and have put it through enough torture to come up with some initial impressions. The case fits the phone tightly which feels nice and secure, and the cutouts on the sides are all placed perfectly. The case has a soft-touch coating that feels really nice, but can make the phone somewhat slippery. I am cursed with oily skin and that shows up pretty easily on the case.
Here's what I'm liking:
- Overall fit and cutout placement are spot on. The cutout for the headphones leaves enough room for somewhat over sized cables. The cutout for the S Pen does not make the S Pen more difficult to remove.
- Kickstand works well. It is held in place by a magnet, but the magnet is not strong enough to cause interference with the S Pen.
- The case also does not interfere with NFC
- The holser is well made, and it has fabric to protect the screen of the phone when it is holstered. (velvet maybe?)
Here's what I am not liking:
- The case absorbs the oil from my hands and looks greasy after a few minutes use. (This of course can be wiped off)
- The holster is not reversible like I was hoping it was. The phone can only be inserted with the face covered by the holster.
Other than that, there isn't a whole lot to say. It is a decent case that looks like it will do its job fairly well. Here are some pictures:
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Nice!!! Mine is on its way! have one on my og evo4g and its never failed me!
I have the Platinum version of this case which I don't know why it's called platinum because it is made by Seidio in the first place. Just like the Platinum batteries. I think it's a best buy exclusive which is where I purchased mine from.
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this case slide in and out of pocket with no problem or is their some gripping? also is this case going to provide "armor" against small drops...... i'm considering rocking this phone with no case considering i have insurance on the phone... but a kickstand would be nice along with good protection... want as slim as possible.. no extra bulk.. obviously i mean as little as possible.. is the seido the only thing that looks like decent quality that has a kick stand? been staring down some spigens too... i know, no kickstand... but curious if it offers better protection..... the bounce looks like the slickest on the spigen side but not sure if its worth its weight.. all though it has great reviews on amazon
loopers said:
this case slide in and out of pocket with no problem or is their some gripping? also is this case going to provide "armor" against small drops...... i'm considering rocking this phone with no case considering i have insurance on the phone... but a kickstand would be nice along with good protection... want as slim as possible.. no extra bulk.. obviously i mean as little as possible.. is the seido the only thing that looks like decent quality that has a kick stand? been staring down some spigens too... i know, no kickstand... but curious if it offers better protection..... the bounce looks like the slickest on the spigen side but not sure if its worth its weight.. all though it has great reviews on amazon
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I'm 6'2, 245lbs so maybe my pockets are a little bigger than some, but the case does not make it harder at all to take out of your pocket. I have not dropped the phone, but I can say that it is a hard case without any extra "cushion" that some of the 2-3 piece cases have. One thing that is nice is that when you lay the phone down on its face, it is not resting on the display. The kickstand definitely comes in handy with this phone because the screen is great for movies and games.
I made this grip case out of a cheap TPU case and some neoprene fabric I had lying around.
It works really well!
Here's how I did it:
Cut some neoprene (or any thick stretchy) fabric 5cm x 12cm
Get a needle, some pliers and a gas or electric stove (gas works faster)
Hold the needle with the pliers and heat the pointy tip until it is red hot
Then, poke a hole into the back of the TPU case, this is where you're going to sew it on
Poke a row of 10 holes at the bottom
Poke another row of 10 holes just under the camera
When threading the needle, do a "double thread" meaning, run 2 threads into the hole instead of one. This way, you are sewing double the amount of threads and it should be more strong.
I sewed the neoprene on in one direction and then back again
Do this for the top and the bottom.
You're done!
This case costed me <$5 since I bought the TPU case on Amazon on sale. My TPU case is rough because my initial idea was to glue the neoprene onto the back so I roughed it up, but I didn't think that would be strong enough to hold, plus it just seemed hard to glue in place since the neoprene would be stretched out.
I really like this type of case because:
It's very secure.
It's not bulky.
It comes on and off easy if I need to swap the battery.
It lies down flat without any issues.
It works just fine in any car mount.
It works just fine with wireless charging.
In addition, I added a tempered glass protector on the front, so my phone is protected on all sides. I bought the .40mm 9H glass protector from aliexpress.com for $6 shipped.
If you can't sew, they make cases like this except they're really expensive, and the strap isn't very wide at all. I think mine is superior to the ones you can buy because the strap is wider but the whole thing is less bulky than a FlyGrip or other brand name options.
Obviously, a bulky case will offer more protection but the best protection is to prevent yourself from dropping the phone in the first place.
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Very good job! Necessity is the mother of invention. :laugh:
Neo3D said:
I made this grip case out of a cheap TPU case and some neoprene fabric I had lying around.
It works really well!
Here's how I did it:
Cut some neoprene (or any thick stretchy) fabric 5cm x 12cm
Get a needle, some pliers and a gas or electric stove (gas works faster)
Hold the needle with the pliers and heat the pointy tip until it is red hot
Then, poke a hole into the back of the TPU case, this is where you're going to sew it on
Poke a row of 10 holes at the bottom
Poke another row of 10 holes just under the camera
When threading the needle, do a "double thread" meaning, run 2 threads into the hole instead of one. This way, you are sewing double the amount of threads and it should be more strong.
I sewed the neoprene on in one direction and then back again
Do this for the top and the bottom.
You're done!
This case costed me <$5 since I bought the TPU case on Amazon on sale. My TPU case is rough because my initial idea was to glue the neoprene onto the back so I roughed it up, but I didn't think that would be strong enough to hold, plus it just seemed hard to glue in place since the neoprene would be stretched out.
I really like this type of case because:
It's very secure.
It's not bulky.
It comes on and off easy if I need to swap the battery.
It lies down flat without any issues.
It works just fine in any car mount.
It works just fine with wireless charging.
In addition, I added a tempered glass protector on the front, so my phone is protected on all sides. I bought the .40mm 9H glass protector from aliexpress.com for $6 shipped.
If you can't sew, they make cases like this except they're really expensive, and the strap isn't very wide at all. I think mine is superior to the ones you can buy because the strap is wider but the whole thing is less bulky than a FlyGrip or other brand name options.
Obviously, a bulky case will offer more protection but the best protection is to prevent yourself from dropping the phone in the first place.
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Good to see some DIY stuff on here. I won't try it, as i'd surely end up poking myself more than the case with that needle.
Looks bad but make a real production and it might be useful for someone else.
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Hi,
Getting tired from the Chinese mount and looking to buy a good solid one.
If you can please give me some recommended ones ׂׂ(prefer the regular - not magnetic) i will be thankful for that.
iOttie
Koomus
Ppyple
???
Mountek are also good...but too big, dont u think?
But maybe they still the best choice?
As you can notice, I already make a research.
Looks like there a lot for up to 5.5" devices BUT hardly NOTHING for devices such as the N6.
Thanks very much!
Try Brodit.
They are not for a cd-slot, but they have a system for each car (ventilation clips/anglemount/cupholder) an they use the same color as the interior so it looks like stock.
Go to http://www.brodit.com/brodit.html, select phone (Motorola Nexus 6 obvious) note down the id of the head you like (active holder 2A charging = 513704).
Then select your car and note down the id of the base and find the cheapest seller somewhere in your country.
In my case E61 BMW 530d anglemount http://www.brodit.com/product.html?id=853283&pn=&brand=BMW&model=520-545/M5 E60, E61&year=2010
shabydog said:
Hi,
Getting tired from the Chinese mount and looking to buy a good solid one.
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Suggestion - flexible case mod and a neodymium a magnet. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38969143#post38969143
Note: the Nexus 6 has a built in magnet sensor, behind the M logo, that sensor switches of the display.
When using a magnet system, the position of the magnet must be below the M logo.
@homer667
@NLBeev
Thanks very much for the info'!
But i dont want it on the dash or on the front pane.
At the end I bought 2 models (1 regular and 1 magnet):
http://www.amazon.com/Universal-Installation-Smartphone-Samsung-BlackBerry/dp/B00VEAF6SG
http://www.amazon.com/TechMatte-Magnetic-Universal-Smartphones-including/dp/B00V54LQO4
P.S:
Where can I buy a SLIM strong magnet so it wont make problems using a case and so on?
Thanks again!
shabydog said:
Where can I buy a SLIM strong magnet so it wont make problems using a case and so on?
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Google 'neodymium magnet' or eBay.
The neodymium magnets are strong. For my N6 I use a round neodymium of 25mm x 3 mm.
Such a type is needed because of the weight of an N6.
I am using a cheap ultra thin case with a metal ring fixed with superglue. Because the back of the N6 is not flat, you have to manipulate the metal at the back (bowing).
The magnet is glued on the dashboard with double sided tape. There is tape that can be removed without damaging the dashboard.
In practice I am using two cases. One modded for use in the car and a clean one for normal use.
The ultra thin cases are easier to remove than the so called hard cases.
@NLBeev
Tnx for all the info'!
But I already ordered a CD Car Mount(2 models) and I just want a thin magnet for the 1 model that works with magnet.
Do you know if 1 "Strong Neodymium magnet" of 10x10x1mm would handle it?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Strong-Neod...hash=item46459babd5:m:mVA5mwnN61pD9cP_fsMJtFA
Thank you!
shabydog said:
@NLBeev
Do you know if 1 "Strong Neodymium magnet" of 10x10x1mm would handle it?
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10x10x1mm neodymium magnet is NOT Strong enough to hold the weight of a Nexus 6.
Because the back of the N6 is NOT you need a much stronger magnet. Probably 25x25x5mm.
Found this one:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Meta..._1&btsid=70d9c83b-f629-402c-8186-e64bf5b29853
shabydog said:
Found this one:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Meta..._1&btsid=70d9c83b-f629-402c-8186-e64bf5b29853
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The metal plate could be OK. Before mounting/glueing you need to mod it so that is fits perfectly the round back of the N6.
I bought the 'ball' magnet holder that's in the link. This magnet system did not work well with my N6. Because the metal must be fixed 5 mm or more below the M-logo. The N6 did not stay in a stable position.
NLBeev said:
This magnet system did not work well with my N6. Because the metal must be fixed 5 mm or more below the M-logo. The N6 did not stay in a stable position.
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What about put it on the case and not on the device itself?
Thanks!
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shabydog said:
What about put it on the case and not on the device itself?
Thanks!
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I always glued the metal on the outside of the case. Using superglue and pressure.
When you want the metal in the inside (as shown on the picture). Do some trial and error by fixing the metal temporarily at the inside of the case with transparent tape. The width of that tape must be about 5 cm.
I have just done some testing with a very powerful vent mount thing (has 4 tiny neo mags in it) and if you get too close to the M logo it definitely sleeps it. As long as you are careful though, it can work.
The magnets are just not strong enough to grip the metal plate THROUGH a case due to the sheer weight of this beast.
I am probably going to go with Gorilla Gluing the plate to the outside of the case and pop the phone out of the case when I leave the car.
Shame that Juicy Case doesn't make a N6 case. The one I got from them for my G3 has a built-in magnet that works WITH the vent mount one to secure it VERY well.
In fact, the magnet in the case would stick the phone to the refrigerator or a file cabinet easily!.
Just received my Mountek Grip+, it's the last phone mount I'll need as long as the car has a CD player.
https://youtu.be/bJ4Y__RGWh0
The clamps go wide enough to hold tablets!
@sman789
Mountek are great.
But I didnt understand why they started a campaign in Indiegogo.
It's not delivers something we didn't knew about the older model.
Just the gel pads and that it can holds even a tablets.
I started using the Car Mount TechMatte MagGrip CD Slot Magnetic
It holds up the Nexus 6 great!
shabydog said:
@sman789
Mountek are great.
But I didnt understand why they started a campaign in Indiegogo.
It's not delivers something we didn't knew about the older model.
Just the gel pads and that it can holds even a tablets.
I started using the Car Mount TechMatte MagGrip CD Slot Magnetic
It holds up the Nexus 6 great!
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How exactly are you using the magnet mount with the 6? I have the Mountek Snap from the previous Indiegogo campaign as well as various magnetic mounts. No matter what case and magnet add on I used, the curvature of the Nexus 6 made it extremely unstable.
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How exactly are you using the magnet mount with the 6? the curvature of the Nexus 6 made it extremely unstable.
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I using the metal that came with the mount .
Located it on the "M" sign, underneath the camera and putted the case on.
Looks like that on the roads it completly fine.
I doknow about off-roads.
Bought a spiderpodium for mine.
http://www.breffo.com/pages/spiderpodium
shabydog said:
@homer667
@NLBeev
Thanks very much for the info'!
But i dont want it on the dash or on the front pane.
At the end I bought 2 models (1 regular and 1 magnet):
http://www.amazon.com/Universal-Installation-Smartphone-Samsung-BlackBerry/dp/B00VEAF6SG
http://www.amazon.com/TechMatte-Magnetic-Universal-Smartphones-including/dp/B00V54LQO4
P.S:
Where can I buy a SLIM strong magnet so it wont make problems using a case and so on?
Thanks again!
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Hey dog! I'll share with you my experience with this: http://www.amazon.com/Universal-Installation-Smartphone-Samsung-BlackBerry/dp/B00VEAF6SG
It will NOT hold the weight of the N6 in the long run. I have one that I had to modify with screws to properly support the weight after the stops or 'clicks' inside the holder wear out. I'll post pics later on tonight.
The best Mount you cab get is Ram Mount just do a search in amazon. They are expensive but they will last and hold your phone securely.
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I see this thread is old, but if anyone has any input on the iottie mount please let me know. Thanks!