hello,
has anyone tried to put a metal plate for magnetic car mount under the backplate of the phone?
it was possible on the oneplus 3T: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70131154&postcount=11
https://dl.xda-developers.com/3/9/7....jpg?key=tuUKXeoBoLELIia_N4C7Zw&ts=1499065566
Why would you put it under the backplate and thus void your warranty?
Those mounts are usually sold with an adhesive plate and a smaller one that fits perfectly in any case...
i do not use any case and the plate on the backplate looks awful.
has anyone opened his OP5 yet?
I have a small little square plate that I put under my official OnePlus sandstone case and it works perfectly. You can't even tell it is there. It adds no bulk at all, nor does it heat the phone up or anything, I just leave it there all the time. I will take a couple pictures when I get a chance.
this works when using a case
Does having a magnet so close to the internals (when mounted) affect the internals in anyways? Such as the battery or reception?
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Just wondering if someone can confirm the above?
I have this skin. It's more firm rubber than gel (and brilliant if anyone is wondering )
It probably adds 1-1.5mm thickness around the phone, so total extra front to back would be between 2 and 3mm. How tight is the fit on these holders?
Many thanks
You certainly will not be able to use the Brodit mount with any skin. It fits very snugly to the bare phone, which then ensures that it can hold the phone firmly even in landscape mode
Brodit fits perfectly as mentioned above, it doesn't take too long to take the case off though (which is what I used to do before ditching the case altogether).
Seems like there's finally an option for those of us that want to use the cradle without having to fiddle with removing the case. Check out the Sony carrying case SGPCV1, it's a thin padfolio type case that can double as a fold back stand. I'm not sure how it works so that it fits into the cradle, so hopefully somebody on here that desperately wants to use their Tablet S in a case with their cradle will buy one and show/tell us all. It does require you to basically glue the case to the tablet's back using weak adhesive pads.
I checked it out in Sony website, it's kind of thick and wonder how it can fit into the cradle
It doesn't. I've bought Sony Tablet last week along with a cradle and the mentioned case. The case is excellent, btw: thick, but fits tablet perfectly, can serve as a cradle itself and is nice to hold. But it doesn't go into a cradle. The only option (besides removing it every time, which is not recommended) is to semi-open it (see the third photo on sony-asia.com/product/sgpcv1) and insert a cradle inside. It's too much hassle, so I just shelved the cradle and use the case at all times.
It does kind of fit if you fold the case back on itself, but it's more convenient to remove the case when docking and reattach at a later time with the velcro fasteners that come with it.
Yes, but a tablet also sticks to gel pads, which become dirty when you remove the case often, and need replacing -- and there's only 4 or 6 spare ones!
Zverikk said:
Yes, but a tablet also sticks to gel pads, which become dirty when you remove the case often, and need replacing -- and there's only 4 or 6 spare ones!
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Would the tablet be held onto the case properly with just the velcro attachments, minus the gel pads? I was thinking that was one way of how this case worked with the cradle...you removed the tablet from the velcro and put the tablet into the cradle without the case at all. Which really isn't using the tablet within the case and the cradle like I had hoped.
I could also see that what makes this padfolio case unique compared to other Tablet S compatible ones is that it leaves the thinner lip edge wide open and attaches to the thick end. The thin lip end I figured was the part that really needed to make contact with the cradle, so wouldn't folding the cover backwards so that the bottom edge is exposed let it fit? That is to say, the cover would actually fold behind the cradle and cover the back of the cradle once the tablet is docked.
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Would the tablet be held onto the case properly with just the velcro attachments, minus the gel pads?
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I guess, yes, although it would be not as firm, and may be uncomfortable to hold.
The thin lip end I figured was the part that really needed to make contact with the cradle, so wouldn't folding the cover backwards so that the bottom edge is exposed let it fit? That is to say, the cover would actually fold behind the cradle and cover the back of the cradle once the tablet is docked.
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Yes, that works. But the folding part of the cover does not stick to the back of the case, so it would lie on a table, looking very strange. As I've mentioned, the cradle can fit inside the half-open case (see attached image).
Recently I've been on the search for the perfect car mount. I came across this.. Does anyone have any experience with it? The thin magnet should slip into our back covers and not hinder NFC if placed in the right position. This is great for me because I'd like to go into car mode and open the music app when I mount my phone.
http://www.amazon.com/iMagnet-Magne...e=UTF8&qid=1351802153&sr=8-1&keywords=Imagnet
This looks great.
I own 3 love them I change my phone at least once a year I like big phones wife likes smaller phones. I do like to set them so the phone can touch dashboard but more for my own OCD than a need and the magnet is in the base just metal plate you put in the case. I use the bigger one they send with the 3m tape cleaned off.
I'm planning on buying one of these this weekend. I don't like the suction cup, or CD tray mount options, so I'm probably going to take it apart and use just the base magnet part with some 3M double sided tape.
If it works like I'm hoping, It will prob be the last mount I buy. It's been a pain to find aesthetically pleasing car mounts for phones with cases.
Only thing I have a little worry about, is some people in the reviews say their note 2 would start to slide off some times. Hoping it's not really an issue, and more to do with how they places the metal plates in their phones.
Warning do not use with wireless charging back it will overheat
Does it charge?
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Does not charge but holds my note 3 great.
I have one of these and I love it. My N2 did tend to slide off a lot though, but usually only when I had a thicker case on it. Nothing a second backplate wouldn't fix, I'm sure. I modded mine to fit on one of these and it sits quite nicely on my dash. I haven't tried it with my N3 yet because I lost all the little backplates it came with. Time to hit the hardware store, I guess.
I have this for my Note 3. It really depends on your car's suspension + case.
My car has very stiff suspension and is low so any type of road bump can shift my phone on the magnet. If I don't adjust the phone after a bit, the phone will fall off.
Now the cases:
Caselogy leather case = N3 will shift around but not fall unless I adjust
SupCase Unicorn Beetle = N3 will shift quite a bit and fall.
Spigen Slim Armor = N3 will fall. The case is too heavy for the iMagnet
Again, it really depends on the case you use + your suspension. The N3 w/o a case on the iMagnet is perfectly fine... but I personally wouldn't risk it in my car haha.
I use this:
http://www.amazon.com/Super-Magnet-Mount-Phone-Detector/dp/B001D2E88Y
It works great. I used it with my Note1 with an extended battery, and it held it fine, even with the extra weight. Yes, if I hit a bad bump in the road it would come off. But it had to be pretty bad bump.
I have not put the metal plate on my Note3 yet though. I am waiting to make sure which case I am going to stick with first.
Plus....It is cheaper. I actually got mine for $2 each from Harbor Freight Tools a few years ago. Bought a couple of them. They are out of them now though, but I have seen them at car washes for about $5.
Just another option in case you were looking for something a little simpler.
Also, just so everyone is aware: If you live in a hot climate, a magnet in your car will get weaker over time. Magnets lose their power from heat. It isn't a lot, but it does happen, and the longer the magnet stays in your hot car, the more power it will lose over time, especially with cheap magnets. I am able to tell the difference between my old dash mount magnet, and the new one out of the box that has been stored in the house. Magnets do come in different temp grades. I'm sure that these phone mounts aren't using a high quality/temp magnet...would become cost prohibitive to their bottom line.
http://www.kjmagnetics.com/blog.asp?p=temperature-and-neodymium-magnets
Hope that helps someone.
I use an iOauto mount along with a vehicle specific proclip mount. Very satisfied with it.
http://iomounts.proclipusa.com/index.php/ioauto-pro.html
Do you guys know if the magnets will still work If you place an NFC tag on the mount?
I do hope the disc shape that's put in the phone case is actually a piece of magnetic material (steel, for example) and the magnet is on the base. This will expose the phone to far less magnetic flux than the other way!
I use the iMagnet with my N3 and it works great! The large metal plate fits underneath the battery cover and stays in place with a little adhesive.
The N3 holds much better than the N2 since it's lighter and the back cover is textured.
Highly recommended!
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I do hope the disc shape that's put in the phone case is actually a piece of magnetic material (steel, for example) and the magnet is on the base. This will expose the phone to far less magnetic flux than the other way!
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That is correct. There is no risk to the phone. Works like a champ.
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Do you guys know if the magnets will still work If you place an NFC tag on the mount?
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I have 2 rectangular plates underneath my Diztronic TPU case. Hold great to the mount. NFC transfer between phones worked without any issues. Spen works perfectly as well. Love this mount. So easy to use.
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I have 2 rectangular plates underneath my Diztronic TPU case. Hold great to the mount. NFC transfer between phones worked without any issues. Spen works perfectly as well. Love this mount. So easy to use.
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Same, just got it and placed both of the rectangular ones underneath my Spigen Bounce and Caseology Matte Tpu. Both work great! I put the stand right on top of my moveable steering panel behind the steering wheel because every other part of my Infiniti FX35 is like a leather finish and won't hold.
Here's a picture of the plastic mount area behind the steering wheel. Actually really convenient now so I can touch the screen easier and navigate without it blocking my view.
My only issue with this is with a case on, spigen neo hybrid, it didn't hold well.
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Yea, I'm worried about it with my spigen slim armor as well. Wondering if I may be able to alter it somehow to make it work better.
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Yea, I'm worried about it with my spigen slim armor as well. Wondering if I may be able to alter it somehow to make it work better.
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Slim armor may be better cause it has that plastic back and u can just put the plate under that.
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Can anyone recommend a a case with a flat back so I can attach the Quad Lock Universal Adaptor (http://www.quadlockcase.com/products/universal-adapter) so I can mount phone on my bike.
Bump....any flat back cases out there? I type on the table a lot and the curved back gets annoying!
Note: I know the Moko case has a flat back, but I'm not interested in that.
Was looking for a solution like this too but ended up with the Delta mount
http://deltacycle.com/bike-phone-tablet-holders/smartphone-xl-bicycle-holder-black
Hi, probably a bit late for you by now but I just got this case for a similar application (i.e. requiring a flat back):
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P1NBAVO/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1RTEWDLSWDFRY
It definitely has a flat back, so it should work pretty well with that mount. However, the red plastic portion is not permanently attached to the rubber main part of the case, so it's possible the phone could pop off the red bit if you went over a big bump or something. It snaps on solidly so it might not be a concern, or you could probably glue it on if needed.
Just thought I'd share my setup... Not the most sophisticated, but works super well.
Those are three small magnets glued under the plastic at the top & a piece of steel plate in the case.
The charger bought here: http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Each...d=1431530158&sr=1-9&keywords=wireless+charger
I made the bottom lip out of this: http://www.amazon.com/Clipper-Car-M...842&sr=8-11&keywords=universal+grip+car+mount
dawmuz said:
Just thought I'd share my setup... Not the most sophisticated, but works super well.
Those are three small magnets glued under the plastic at the top & a piece of steel plate in the case.
The charger bought here: http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Each...d=1431530158&sr=1-9&keywords=wireless+charger
I made the bottom lip out of this: http://www.amazon.com/Clipper-Car-M...842&sr=8-11&keywords=universal+grip+car+mount
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Wow that's a really tight setup. Nice. Have the magnets affected the screen on/off magnetic detection that the phone has for folio cases? How have they held up while driving?
I ask because people in the airdock thread are saying the N6 falls off a lot and messes with the magnet sensor. Seems like you've got a strong enough setup though.
No, the magnets do not affect that function at all as they are far away enough from the middle.
Yes, there's a lot of pull from the magnets and not even a shake during driving. The phone holds very firmly in place. It even seems like overkill to have used 3 of them.
This is my video about the Qifull wireless car charger dock. ...
https://youtu.be/vtbsZGjSrko
anyone see a qi enabled mount that plugs straight into the 5v socket?
i have scoured the web and didnt find any.. not even 1.
thanks