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[HTC Sensation] B3astofthe3ast:
The official dock will let you record while driving, the camera is totally unobstructed.
[HTC Sensation] Narsilius:
Do you think that Clingo's grip will be enough to hold the phone while driving? http://www.clingo.com/car-mounts/universal-vent-mount/
[HTC Sensation] weiln12:
TB Dock works...

I know it's not strictly for the Sensation, but the Thunderbolt dock works nearly perfectly...enough so that I'm not getting a new one. It charges, and recognizes it as a car dock. Plus, it's only $30 from Verizon.

I've had my dock since March when I got the TB, and I haven't had any issues with it at all.

Here's a pic in case anyone's curious. It's a tad bit crooked and the volume rocker is on the bottom...otherwise it works just fine.
[HTC Sensation] rosedog:
I just returned my thunderbolt dock today. It was cool and all that it automatically launched my car mode but not being able to keep the case on while docked bothered me and I did not feel like hacking my dock to make it fit.

Instead I went back to my universal car dock. Its simple and I can charge while on the go too. Best part is now that I've downloaded the app "Any Cut" I now how a app icon for google car home. One press and I'm in "car" mode.
[HTC Sensation] D200P13:
hey as long as it works i dont see a reason to buy a new one. the only thing im looking for is docking with a case and built in bluetooth. i wish makers would take that into consideration. they probably do this on purpose so we take them out of the case and risk banging wearing them out.
[HTC Sensation] D200P13:
got a link to that cardock your using?
[HTC Sensation] 808HD2:
I got the TB Dock and I have the BG Slider case and it fits nicely...

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[HTC Sensation] gryzor2010:
I get around this using Tasker. I use Bluetooth to connect to a handsfree in the car. The action I setup in Tasker was, when Bluetooth connects to carkit, kill htc navigation, then start carhome ultra...works a treat for me...

If you don't use Bluetooth in your car, you may be able to find another condition that works...there is a "docked" condition, haven't tried that yet...
[HTC Sensation] rosedog:
I don't have a link for it but I'll post a pic of it late though. I bought it for $5 on clearance at Target over a year ago when I was rocking my HD2.
[HTC Sensation] rosedog:
It looks like you modded yours, did you? I say that because I don't see the Verizon logo on the front and I know my TB dock was pretty much a glove fitting on the Sensation without my case on.
[HTC Sensation] 808HD2:
Yea, I modded it to have it work with the case on, and I sanded the Verizon logo aswell..
[HTC Sensation] D200P13:
is that a cardock or desk dock? how did u mod it to make it fit? and do you have a link to that dock?
[HTC Sensation] mychal:
Arkon Car Mount

Which Arkon grip did you get? I've loved my Arkon mounts for various phones over the years, including my Energy ROM-backed HD2 for the last year+. But I can't decide if I like the pictures on the Arkon web site of either the Mobile Grip or the Slim Grip, which is what they have listed for the Sensation.
[HTC Sensation] 808HD2:
It's the thunder bolt car dock from Verizon... I just had to cut and sand the dock to make it fit and lifted the USB alittle to get it to hook to the phone then sanded and painted it.. I also did a desk dock from a motor droid2 desk dock.. ill get a pic up of what I did...
[HTC Sensation] cromo8:
You can get the official HTC one from T-Mobile soon, its in the July Scoop magazine, and with the 50% coupon off accessories in the magazine it will only be $30

great price IMO
[HTC Sensation] 808HD2:
i just seen it on tmobile.com, ill buy it for that price not $60.00 hopefully they have it in stock at my location...
[HTC Sensation] Mainspring:
I'm using the mega grip and it holds the sensation very well. nice and padded.

clears the micro usb port so no problems there.

very nice holder.

love Arkon mounts.
[HTC Sensation] mychal:
That's super! I've got the Mini Grip for my HD2, and it covers the side port on the Sensation, so I assumed that the Mega Grip did, too.

I've emailed Arkon to see if the new Mobile Grip works with the universal air vent mount that I got with my Mini Grip, as I'm intrigued by the minimalist Mobile Grip mount. Depending on their response, I'll get a Mega Grip to replace my Mini Grip.

Thanks!
[HTC Sensation] galaxys:
The official HTC one from T-Mobile pics looks great. I'll be checking the stores for it & using the 50% off coupon.
[HTC Sensation] kpjimmy:
Exogear intrigues me....

Anyone here ever have one of these? I would get this because of the my mobi case.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=15860764&postcount=42
[HTC Sensation] Xarin:
Hi Everyone :)

I've bought HTC Car Dock too.

Generally ok but...

The most annoying thing is automatically launching HTC Locations.

Has Anyone found the way to disable this?

(perfectly would be to choose another app...)

Another thing that irritates me is that plastic **** that supposed to be mounted to dashboard and dock to it.

The 3M surface under it doesn't work...

My car's dashboard isn't perfectly smooth but it shouldn't.
[HTC Sensation] 808HD2:
Here is the TB dock I modded to fit my BG case... Also modded the base..

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[HTC Sensation] lezouave:
I tried one, and I found it to not be good. The S4G has a slightly curved back which doesn't help. My Vibrant had enough flat surface though, and it was not secure on the Clingo either.
[HTC Sensation] D200P13:
so i finally got a chance to insert the phone in the dock but it didnt launch any car app. i thought most people said if using the official dock (i am) it should go into car mode (it does) but doesnt launch any car app do i need a 3rd party app? i have know of 3 and do launch after installed with carhome ultra, carpanel, and am going to try my personal favorite google car home.
[HTC Sensation] Shady Gambino:
The Mobile Grip will fit on the air vent mount, but it's not intended to be paired with the air vent mount because we don't want people tearing off their vent louvers. We have 2 mount bundles available with the Mobile Grip, the 8.5" Flex neck and Travelmount mini suction mount.

I really like the Mobile Grip 8.5" flex neck paired with the sticky dash pad, it's extremely versatile and you can position it in any number of ways, here's some pics I took with the Thunderbolt holder in our warehouse:

Unfortunately, the Mobile Grip holder is not available by itself, only in a kit (executive decision).

Here's some pics I just took of the Slim-Grip with the 8.5" flex neck mounted on the wall next to my worksation with the round sticky pad:

And with the Mobile Grip:

Sorry for the bad quality of picks, the camera is messed up on my G2.

If you guys have any questions on anything, let me know.
[HTC Sensation] fryrice8850:
tmobile's website actually sells this for $60

http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/AddOns...4879-8776-a3644b9239d1&inCart=True&catCode=22
[HTC Sensation] El Daddy:
Has anyone found the car dock at a retail store. I've called around in my area and nobody had one. I don't want it for $60 but I wouldn't mind picking it up with the 50% off coupon.
[HTC Sensation] galaxys:
None of the stores in my area have it yet, nor do they no when they will get them! Lost in Space...
[HTC Sensation] mychal:
Thanks, Shady. I've ordered it because of my past experiences with Arkon mounts, but I'm skeptical about how the phone gets in and out of the mobile clip. If it works anything like that exogear clip, I'll be fine. But I can't tell from the pictures of the mobile grip, and I can't find any YouTube videos or anything like that that really show how the phone goes in and out of the clip. Your comment about the vents makes me wary, though I know that wasn't your intention. I don't want to wrestle with this thing each time I put in or pull out the phone.
[HTC Sensation] Shady Gambino:
The Mobile Grip is pretty east to use, here's a quick video I just did to demonstrate.

*edit The youtube tags are being weird so here's the direct link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOZGhz2iDL4

Hope this quells any fears. :)

If you have any other questions, I'd be happy to answer them.
[HTC Sensation] mychal:
Good job, Shady. That video was what I was looking for. I'll probably be using 2 hands, as I'd be afraid of the "violence" of putting it in and out with one hand (the same reason you guys probably elected to avoid packaging it with the vent clip), and because I'll have the phone in the T-Mobile silicone case, which is quite thick compared to the T-Mobile HD2 silicone case. But it appears to do what I want.

Thanks again.
[HTC Sensation] robohofo:
Thanks for the Thunderbolt Car Dock tip.

I got this from the Verizon store and am using it with my Sensation for a couple of weeks.

It's about 90% perfect and works well enough for me.

And for 30$ it seems a steal (in comparison to the other solutions discussed here).
[HTC Sensation] sdc77:
I have had the HTC dock from expansys for about a month now and the earlier description is spot on. It's a bit awkward to position but once done its very secure. The optional stick pad is rubbish though .

I don't know how thick that barely there case is but there is a bit of movement in the holder so you may be in luck.

The HTC car dock launches every time which would be good if I wanted it to.. I don't and its annoying that I can't get rid of it.

At nearly 50 shiny UK pounds it was very expensive ... But it does look classy and it is strong.
[HTC Sensation] biojo:
Yes the opening htc sat nav thing was annoying heres a solution.

take it apart, and cut the resister out
[HTC Sensation] D200P13:
same here it took me a while to figure out you have to turn the actual holder along with turning the arm on the base of the dock to get the correct angel. it felt as i was going to break it but it does tilt and turn at almost any angel. the sticky pad does suck even though its the same as the nexus one this time it didnt stick. good thing i didnt remove the nexus one pad because i couldnt get it to face correctly but i wasnt forcing it to turn. i have it facing an at an angle facing the front of the car because of the dash but i am able to face it down even at that angle. good dock except for cant mount with the case.
[HTC Sensation] mmeyer4663:
I picked up one of these from Arkon and really like it. + you can't best the price!

http://www.arkon.com/mobile-grip/index.html
[HTC Sensation] galaxys:
Looks very good...did you get the flex or mini?
[HTC Sensation] mmeyer4663:
Flex. Works great. Universal too.
[HTC Sensation] Kitinas:
Hm, I dunno if this will work for the Sensation since it's not the stock car dock app, here's an app that's supposed to stop the dock from running:

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.megagram.docknoop&feature=search_result

I don't have my car dock yet so I can't test it unfortunately. There's a couple other apps out there that are supposed to do the same thing, but some are paid apps(and one is $3, geez) so there's at least a few options if this one doesn't do it.
[HTC Sensation] r3dlined:
Is this official for the Sensation? Where did you find this?
[HTC Sensation] rjvines:
i got the 'official' HTC car dock and am pretty disappointed. It's angled rather than generic so suits left hand drive better than right (not great for aussies , nor the UK, where it came from). The car dock auto launch kicks off locations so if you don't have a nav licence your options are buy one, or return to home screen with no car dock app. I haven' been able to find a clean way to replace the native HTC car home with something that uses Google nav...such as Google car home.
[HTC Sensation] D200P13:
well i just thought of something. since the htc sensation dock does not have a built in speaker, has anyone tried using a bluetooth visor speaker?

with a program like Local having a profile that when in car dock mode turn bluetooth on so it connects to the device enables calls through it with a nice loud clear sound and perhaps have a great built in mic if available. im looking into trying this out for my self if i can get one for a decent price. i know that it kinda sucks to buy another thing but already have the dock for some time plus at the time i couldnt find a dock with all my full requirements so i gave in to the official dock. plus i wont have to be plugging things in to the phone to charge and hear calls. the bluetooth speaker is wireless so all i need to worry about is keeping it on the power source and placing it on a good location that isnt noticeable so i just dock and go.
[HTC Sensation] durps:
If anyone is interested, I am selling my HTC car kit for the Sensation.

I bought it when it first came out and paid about $66 for it. It's still in brand new condition, once I left the tmo store I installed it and never moved it since.

Reason why I am selling it is because I recently dropped my phone and got a nicer shiner on it and decided to use a case to prevent another one from happening. This carmount is NOT compatible with a case, therefore, I don't want to use it any more. I can sell it for 45 shipped, if you don't use a case then it's perfect. My loss is your gain.

It comes with the car-mount, usb cable, the adhesive plate to stick to the dash, and the htc usb adaptor that can charge 2 devices at once.

Please PM me if you're interested, I have sold stuff on here before as well.
[HTC Sensation] fryrice8850:
Where did u get ur car dock at? I check so many Tmobile store but can't seem to find one

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[HTC Sensation] 800jimbo:
Another reason for not wanting 'Locations' to fire up:

If you put your locked phone in to the car kit and leave it locked the car kit software will still fire up. When you remove the phone it will still be in 'car kit' (handsfree) mode so the next call you get you will find the loudspeaker is on. This will keep happening until you EXIT Locations.

As and aside - I wouldn't bother getting a visor loudspeaker as the phone does a fairly good job of working handsfree using the internal loudspeaker/mike and provided you're not going too fast it functions pretty well.
[HTC Sensation] phonefrog:
T-Mobile Universal Car Doc

I recently picked up the Tmobile Universal Car Doc. It holds my sensation/with body glove just right. I'd recommend it.
[HTC Sensation] rjvines:
:(

Im probably doing something wrong but this doesnt work for me.

When i try to run the car home app nothing happens and when i re-boot its gone.
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
I got this for free from HTC. :D
[HTC Sensation] Finland_2_Cupertino:
Im jus gonna put this on my dash.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0055J9MYQ
[HTC Sensation] DJouneyt:
Sorry for the noob question but could you please confirm the difference between a car dock and a simple car charger is that device recognizes when it is connected via dock and launches proper application? I think there is some kind of electronic board inside the dock. So when car charger connected, device would not run any, nav for example, application.

I am interested in car docks/holders but firstly should learn the difference between them :p The Kidigi docks look good but holders are in contact with area where antennas are. However Brodit ones are blank on that area. What are your thoughts, which one is best for Sensation, dock or holder, no matter?

HTC Sensation Car Mount Cradle with Hands Free

New HTC Sensation Car Mount Cradle with Hands Free

Brodit Active holder with cig-plug

Microsonic CH112 Car Holder HTC HD2 (I know it is for HD2 but an alternative to other car holders)
[HTC Sensation] sbihue:
Guys, I have a Kuda base in the car. What options do I have with the sensation. I really don't want to put anything on the dash/windscreen.

Thanks
[HTC Sensation] volvo940seturbo:
HTC CU S490 car upgrade kit review.

Ok I have the official HTC car kit for the Sensation, and here is my review of it so far. I will also be doing a video to show what my opinion of the kit is, and to show in detail the issues with this kit.

First the Packaging, which is true to HTC and comes well packaged which includes the holder, charger socket, usb charger lead, adhesive disk to mount to dash, instruction manuals.

The holder has the same fixing method as the kit for the original Desire, and the Nexus one, the phone is easy to clip into the holder and feels very secure once it is in. It is really a two handed operation to do both putting the phone in and taking it out of the holder. The usb connector is hinged to give easier fitting, and the phone locks into place easily.

Once attached to the screen it is secure and is going nowhere. Setting up the holder is not anywhere as easy as the Desire kit was, as htc seem to have designed this kit to work only in landscape mode. Now this would be fine if the sensation home screen went into landscape mode once turned on its side, but as it does not, the holder is all but useless in normal use as the stalk between the suction mount and the device holder is too short to allow the phone to be turned to portrait mode without fouling the windscreen. Like I have said this would not be an issue if all the phones features work fine in landscape mode, but they dont.

I prefer to use the phone for sat nav and normal use in portrait mode all the time anyway, but I feel HTC have failed badly in the design of this holder.

I have used this holder in both my car and the coach I drive, and the issue is only present in the car, as the coach screen is vertical as opposed to the car screen being raked and as most people will buy this to use in their cars, the issue is even more valid. So for the price this kit is, (I paid £37 delivered for it ) I would advise people to buy with caution as it is really only usable in landscape mode and to do this with any effect you need to use it with the car panel which is only available if you have bought the locations license from htc like I have done.

All in all it is a well made kit, no fear of it breaking or causing damage to the phone, but a major design flaw in the ability to use it in portrait mode.
[HTC Sensation] Finland_2_Cupertino:
Well it came in the mail today...... its perfect, just the right size for the flat spot on my dash. Also chargers via the usb outlet from the back of my hu. If anyone would like pics I could post tomorrow.
[HTC Sensation] galaxys:
Yes, post some pics.
[HTC Sensation] qwert_:
that really looks good, I think I'm gonna give it a try, too. just gotta find the right spot in my car :)
[HTC Sensation] fryrice8850:
In for the pics
[HTC Sensation] kaospiloten:
Solution for us that want to use a diffrent Navi when dock

I got the Htc Car Upgrade Kit a couple of days ago, I realy like it, fits god in my car BUT I hate that when I dock it starts Htc Navi. Have tryed to change it, uninstall it no luck. Tryed Tasker from marked to kill Htc navi app, but it just restarts :mad:

Then ptruman from here(XDA) told me how to disable it :) Here is instructions, his page: https://sites.google.com/site/techbobbins/home/articles/removing-htc-locations-from-an-htc-sensation After I did this I used Tasker so Copilot starts when I dock :D You can choose with Tasker to start anything when you dock, it does not have to be Copilot.
[HTC Sensation] scm_crash:
Just ordered my HTC car dock. Anyone know of some good car dock apps? I loved the one that came with CM7.
[HTC Sensation] GorillaPimp:
Got mine yesterday from T-Mobile for $59. You have the option of paying for it outright or having it added to your monthly bill. It activates the car dock mode automatically even without being powered. I installed the stock Android car home and the European version car panel.
[HTC Sensation] fryrice8850:
What tmobile store u got it at? We have non here in MA
[HTC Sensation] GorillaPimp:
Bought it online along with the MHL adapter on Thursday and had it overnighted. Got it yesterday.
[HTC Sensation] nicky041192:
Hey, can anyone post a pic of the inside of car dock that launches HTC Nav/dock mode? Preferbly a pic of the Circuit board with the micro USB connector.

I want a pic to see what makes it go into dock mode so it can be incorporated into this: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=16624637&postcount=112

EDIT I've read that it's a resistor? I need a pic of the resistor still on the board.
[HTC Sensation] Darnell_Chat_TN:
I've got a Proclip HD2 holder. (For the T-Mobile US version.) I drilled a hole in the lower left area where the Sensation MicroUSB port is, and now it works great as a Sensation 4G holder :) .
[HTC Sensation] GorillaPimp:
not taking it apart but maybe this link can help you if you haven't seen it already

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=744636

they reference some connectors with the proper pin out to launch the car mode. you may be able to swap the connector out on the kidigi
[HTC Sensation] GarJones27:
Can you post pictures?
[HTC Sensation] biojo:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=16176900&postcount=97

wouldnt have got a pic of it, its tiny. but some one else mention`d a diode, but im sure when i was running through volt meter i got a positive on more then 2 pins.
[HTC Sensation] Darnell_Chat_TN:
Pictures are attached :) .
[HTC Sensation] fryrice8850:
just picked up my car dock from a t-mobile store i will take pics soon...it looks very hard to attach on the windshield. i know there are instructions but i have not look at them yet. will report back
[HTC Sensation] xwing_5:
Originally posted here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=16655896#post16655896

But I also decided to post in this forum as well.

Have the S490 Car Kit and plugged it in. The car came up (top of the phone), like it is supposed to but nothing else. So I downloaded the Car Panel that was posted earlier in this thread. Now I plug my Sensation in and the Car Panel automatically shows up. Only problem is when I have the navigation "ON" the phone gets REALLY REALLY hot!!! I called T-Mobil and they said that this "can be common." Yeah right. SO I called HTC and they immediately told me that this is NOT normal and that I have a defective phone and I need to get it replaced.

Can this be a result of the Car Panel installation? Since it was not there to begin with?

Anyone else happen to feel their Sensation after Navigation has been on for a while?

Is your getting hot to the touch "like you can fry eggs on it?"
[HTC Sensation] scm_crash:
Are you running a custom ROM with any over clocking? If so, try under clocking it (say to about 1.1GHz) and see if you're still over heating.

With my Nexus One, when it was in the car dock and I was using both navigation and Grooveshark, it would get REALLY hot. Didn't matter if my car dock panel was on or not.
[HTC Sensation] xwing_5:
No custom rom. Actually I am a Android newbie here!! Dont even have a clue on how to install custom rom, root or anything. I did however download the circular battery indicator that someone created which does not require the phone to be rooted. I also downloaded Elixir, an older version that I found online. I am thinking that I might have downloaded a virus? Is this possible with android? Anyways I also noticed that the background would randomly change and the color on the apps menus would also randomly change after I installed the HTC Car Panel.
[HTC Sensation] x Taz x:
I'm thinking about getting the car dock. I travel alot so it would help. I'll try to find one that no one has and post a review about it.
[HTC Sensation] aagvain:
i'nm using insertcoin rom. what i did was i replaced the dockmode.apk with the one from the US rom and removed some apks from the /system/apps/ directory. i dont remember the specific names but attached is what i have currently in that directory.

currently both dock mode works as before but now when inserting the phone into the car dock i get the car icon in the upper left corner showing i am in car mode
[HTC Sensation] GorillaPimp:
watch out on stock rom or sense 3 roms using the stock android car dock app

it isnt enabled for the sensation because of the modified Android settings in Sense 3. Trying to launch settings from the dock will crash the app. I'm guessing that's the reason it isn't included- there could be others.
[HTC Sensation] Finland_2_Cupertino:
Sorry been busy. I'll get pics tomorrow guys.