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[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] scotstic:
I received my official car dock yesterday and whilst it does fit the Note with the flip case, it's not ideal and I think you'd end up tearing the 'hinge' of the flip case over time.

To solve this, I used a Dremel and cut out a bit of the bottom left hand corner (as you look at the dock vertically), polished it up and now it fits just right, without fouling the flip case at all.

I then did a bit more tinkering with the mounting device so I could attach it to my Brodit air-vent mount.

Now it looks the business and I even like the way I can close the flip case over when I'm not using navigation.

UPDATE:

Audio via the 3.5mm audio jack in the back of the dock doesn't seem to work - does anyone know how to enable this?

I've looked on XDA Dev posts and there is talk of the Samsung Car Home app but I can't find it to download from anywhere...
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] bmunshi:
In Settings there is option 'Dock' in which it has toggle to enable speakers when doc, try that option.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] Bengaz:
I've got this. Its fantastic. Works with or without gel case. sturdy as a rock. Worth every penny and the best holder I've ever had.

Can't praise this enough!

one simple click and the phone is in place and going nowhere. I've even bought one for my desktop.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] Esspee_London:
Brodit Galaxy Note holders

It seems Brodit holders for Galaxy Note are now available.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] carhigh:
Thanks that worked for me
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] Cr4z33:
Get a Brodit holder, far way better!

And use their Pro-Clip solution as they are made depending on what brand and model of car you have.

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They are: mine is arriving tomorrow. :D
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] ekerbuddyeker:
Can anyone point me to where to buy the official dock. I only saw one on eBay at $98 from oz.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] Cr4z33:
Again I strongly suggest you to go for Brodit. ;)

And btw they offer both active or passive holders (more dock-like)

*Update*

The kit arrived at lunch and I confirm it's rock stable (bumpy road-proof!) and made with high quality material!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] carhigh:
Love the official car dock and dock mode. Just wish the phone would pipe thru car speakers via the 3.5mm to aux in radio :(
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] ekerbuddyeker:
Really? It doesn't do this? My matrix did this!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] carhigh:
It doesn't work with the dock 3.5mm plugged into my radio. Haven't tried the phones top 3.5mm Jack yet but I suspect that would work.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] 00roberto00:
got it.

its real good apart few minor flaws.

the active one gives 0.5A, not yet tried if it charges the phone while on navigation.

i will check
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] AC07:
used this brodit since Tero680, can be adjusted to fit different phone, used for i780, HD2, Dell Streak, GS2, and Note now
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] senectus:
Excellent news.. One last Question... does the Dock obscure the camera on the back?

ie could you take a picture of the road if it was in the dock and stuck to the windscreen?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] Bengaz:
No it doesn't obscure at all.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] jimbob456:
My one of these just turned up http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/omniholder-case-compatible-in-car-solution-p28920.htm, it fits the galaxy note with the flip cover on and is quite small and discreet, can be stuck on the windscreen or on the dash via a little plate you stick on first to give you a flat surface
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] Prozac69:
I received my official Samsung dock today from Expansys and I must say that I'm very impressed with it.

The build quality is excellent and very sturdy. And I particularly like the way the charging port locks in to the phone to keep it secure and obviously charges it too. The edges are made of a nice rubberized material and so there's no worry about any damage being done to the phone when putting it in or taking it out of the dock.

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] djowett:
Where can I buy one of these ?

http://brodit.se/productList.html?locale=en&brand=Samsung&model=Galaxy+Note+GT-N7000&pn=prod

I looked on the website and there is no option to buy. I also looked on the Pro-clip website, and there is nothing there for the Galaxy Note. Thanks
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] kirkla79:
I got one of these and was disappointed. While the dock sticks well to wherever you attach it to, there is no way to keep the phone itself in place. Every bump had my phone facing down and I could no longer see the screen.

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For clarification this was the dock I was referring to in the above post
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] chrcad:
Can you please tell me, if that's the cradle you posted?: http://www.brodit.com/product.html?id=511258

And would it work with a silicon case?

PS: More pics from all sites would be great!

Thanks
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] xamaba:
I always prefer the original car dock products, the advantage is that most have the micro USB connector built in so no fiddling with the cable after placing the phone in the dock. Although I am hesitant to order one for the Note as the one I have for the Galaxy S II keeps falling off the window. The note is heavier than the SGS2 and it would be a pity to have a cracked screen because of a dud suction cup.

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I found this one on eBay it is a little cheaper.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/160684015343?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] djowett:
I'd love one but I just don't like windscreen mounts. Last time I had one it got to -30 and it wouldn't stay mounted. I need the one from brodit but I can't find it.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] Cheeze[iT]:
Do you think there would be a way to make the car dock work with the portfolio case included with our phones? I love how it covers the screen but don't like having to take it off all the time to place in the car dock.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] EricEnder:
I recently got an official Samsung Car Mount (2 pieces: arm + holder).... i have a quick question...

am I just stupid or does this not work horizontally? (Websites that list the product show a picture of the mount in horizontal orientation)

the suction against the windshield feels very strong but the holder just slides in with no locking mechanism in horizontal orientation.

I tried the mount this morning and my phone fell twice as a I turned left and right.

Am I putting the holder on there wrong? Please clarify if you have it.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] carhigh:
It should slide on and lock in. Look close at the 4 little tabs and you'll see what I mean. They have little offset bump that locks them into the dock. Slide it hard and it will lock in.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] tanjeraldyne:
MOUNTEK MT5000-C is what i have. c",)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] GeoTrail:
That geniune dock looks very fake. The plastic looks like its made of poor plastic quality.

Id go for the Brodi holder. Bein using Brodit for years.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] VTEChump:
My genuine Samsung dock is for sale. PM for price/pics. Never even took it out of the box, just bought a Nexus so no longer need it.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] GeoTrail:
Is that the one with the window suction mount?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] tdodd:
Car "Dock" for £2.78 delivered

I just took delivery of this little item from eBay for just £2.78 all in....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/260848966...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_4677wt_1396

It seems perfectly capable of handling the Note and allows me to mount the device on my instrument binnacle in my line of vision with the road and without obstructing my sight of the road beyond the bonnet (hood).

The angle can be freely adjusted and the mechanism is nice and stiff. It is possible to fold the pad down flat, for a minimal profile when not using a phone, but I don't know whether or how quickly the mechanism might start to loosen if that was done too frequently.

Here it is in bare form and with the Note fitted. You can see my previous phone mount over on the right, a little out of my line of sight to the road ahead and slightly obscured by the steering wheel. Arguably that was more discreet, lurking in the shadows with the wiring less obvious, but possibly not quite as safe to view when driving....
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] fwelland:
Weird. . .it seems your car is defective. . . You should consider taking it back to the dealer and demanding that the steering wheel be relocated to its correct position.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] GeoTrail:
My thoughts exactly hehehe ;)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] ultra99:
These are the Bordit mount you guys recommend, right?

http://www.proclipusa.com/default.a...d=&parent_category=4&d_pcat=13451&d_cat=18842
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] AC07:
http://www.proclipusa.com/brodit-de...ble-holder-with-tilt-swivel-875214-18842.aspx i recommend this one, it can be adjusted so that you can use with case, the other two, I am sure that you cannot use with case, even with something like invisible shield.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] VTEChump:
Yes, it is the one pictured here.

http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/5881/samsung-galaxy-note-official-vehicle-dock-kit-
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] ultra99:
but these are big prices...don't you think?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] AC07:
not really, i bought it many years ago, and used for my Tero680, i780, HTC HD, HD2, GS2, and now Galaxy note.. :D
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] ultra99:
Guys, I contacted ProClip as the adjustable car dock for the Note is listed takes upto 85mm width. The Note is 83mm wide. They then removed the item from their site and told me that there are no adjustable car docks for the Note.

So, with this dock will fit the Note WITH a case?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] lakigucci:
I got myself this one from eBay.

Its fits like a glove and very high quality.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] ultra99:
So the one you listed earlier DOES actually fit the Note + case?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] phowe83:
i cant post links yet, but if you google "jandmcompany suction cup mount" and click on the 5th link down. That is what I will be getting once they begin shipping.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] AC07:
it fits, used Nillkin before and SGP ultra capsule now, both fit, actually it is a bit tight but it do fit

I used Dell Streak before with otterbox commuter, it fits as well~~
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] ultra99:
hmm, a bit tight..that worries me....

Can u post a pic on it looks like?

Btw, is the mount adjustable through a spring or something else?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] mikempower:
Hi guys,

i have this case:

http://www.ebay.it/itm/Pellicola-Cu...ote-aderente-sottile-protettiva-/190607453276

and i'd like to know if i can put my note with it in one of this car holder without problems:

http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/omnihold...-car-solution-p28920.htm?referer=aff_aw_85386

or

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SAMSUNG-GAL...AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item1c2054be97

somebody have experience with gel\tpu skin and this car holder?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] AC07:
dun worry, I used for month already, I only have pic which taken without case, it is adjusted by four screws.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] ultra99:
Thanks for the efforts!

So it WILL fit with a case I presume? If you tell me yes I'll buy right now!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] AC07:
yes... it fit!! :D
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] Catwoman66:
I have the Samsung car kit, pleased with it, it keeps the note firm and comes with a car charger :D
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] mikempower:
where did you bought it?

vove l'hai comprato?(p.s. sono di Como):D
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] ultra99:
Ya, I know. But unfortunately it doesn't take the note with a case.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] bckstn:
hy guys!

first of all, sorry for my bad english, i will try my best =)

after starting my HD2, it took very long to boot andoid. and instead of going to my normal homescreen, it showed the first time welcome screen. I rebooted directly, but it happend again. so i took out my SDcard, same problem. even if i do the firsttime setup and start again, i get the screen again. it seems as if my phone could not save any settings!

I hope you guys understand my problem and can help me as soon as possible, i really need my phone =)

HTC HD2

Android 2.3.4

CyanogenMod-7 Nightly Desire
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] kompheak:
Try flashing latest cm7... I have no problems with setting
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Ma$etas:
ive searched and didnt find what i was looking for and if someone already asked this i didnt see it... also mods if im asking in wrong place then just move it....

Im running Calkulins rom v1.0 which comes with a custom TW launcher and i would like to add the ICS icons . I know theres already a ics icon pack available but i need to install a custom launcher like ADW,LP, or GO but i want to keep TW . Also Overstew has a ICS theme that is compatible which looks very nice but i like the way the drop down notication looks (transparent) and the system icons i.e. Wifi,Bluetooth, GPS, Sound, 4g...

So is there a way to do this just add the ICS icons maybe a flashable zip or something or could i open up a theme erase what i dont want?

TIA to anyone that helps
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Overstew:
Open up my theme and remove the systemUI.apk from the app folder. Then, just delete the entire framework folder. Then flash. :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Ma$etas:
will the launcher still have the 5 dock icons?

thanks for the quick response
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Overstew:
Yes.

10char
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Ma$etas:
Cool, going to do that now then

first im going to make a back up just in case

hopefully nothing starts FC's
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Ma$etas:
Worked although the settings and phone dialer image did change to the way you theme is setup but not a problem cause your theme does look nice Once again thanks for the help also i hit the thanks button in your theme post.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] kennethpenn:
I painfully wrote a very long review with videos and pictures of the Galaxy S II Skyrocket. Just thought I'd share it with you guys.

http://briefmobile.com/review-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-skyrocket-att

Overall, I think it's a very solid phone. I'm sure there are plenty of users out there wondering: "Should I buy the Skyrocket?" I'm not sure I answer that unanswerable question in my review, but hopefully it clears things up for anyone who hasn't made up their mind.

One of the main points, that I stress in the conclusion is that AT&T forecasted 170 million covered with LTE by the end of 2012. And, Advanced coming in 2013. If you're committing to two years with a device, don't necessarily go with the SGS2 I777 because LTE doesn't cover your area. I think that's a really valid point. Although the Exynos model is more powerful, LTE is arguably more important to most people.

Thoughts? Everyone happy with the device? Unhappy? Anything you want me to check on?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] crispy1805:
The website is down! But the Google Cache version is up.

There have been constant reports of network issues. This is on AT&T's side of things, not the device itself. It seems that the towers are not properly recognizing the device (be it on LTE, HSPA+, etc.) and dropping signal. There is a temporary APN fix in the development fourm. Multiple users have called into AT&T to tell them about it--- I would advise others to do the same so that they know this is a widespread issue.

Other than that, this is a great phone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] kennethpenn:
Interesting. I haven't experienced any network issues. Then again, I've been cold swapping SIMs and changing APNs on a daily basis between my review unit SIM and personal SIM.

I wonder why the website was down for you. Looks up now. Hopefully no more downtime.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Phoneguy589:
Haven't had any issues. Have root working and just installed the first (of many) deoxed stock rom...... Needs a touch of Alien though, LOL. Glad to see ya. Thinking about a new phone-task? Hope they don't drop a samsung phone in 29 days that is better but so far this phone seems solid. I think it has a lot of potential. Granted the exynos isn'tin it but the snapdragon3 oc'd a little to 1.7ish....I think this phone will be awesome even moreso when there are more LTE areas.

Not to mention NFC support and ICS confirmed.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] crispy1805:
Yay, its back up!

Here is the thread with users reporting the issue:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1339122
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] floppy__:
Great revue, congratulation. I think it's the best revue in I read on this phone, well written, well documented and technically savy enough. :-)

Thank you very much for your hard work
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] QuarkGluonSoup:
I was going to get a skyrocket until I researched the differences between it and i777. The LTE is only so much of a positive, especially since you should use wifi whenever you can. Some guy on another thread used 6gb over LTE in a week, which is enough to get you throttled. Someone commented that you can use 2gb over LTE in 20 minutes. For the most part, LTE just means things occur a little faster. I compared Pandora's loading time and some other things between the two and there was only a minor (and sometimes non-existent) difference. The LTE is a plus, but a relatively small one (especially if you don't want to get throttled).

On the plus side, the i777 comes out far ahead. The processor difference is more than just a higher-quality processor. The difference is so great that the skyrocket's processor has to be set to 1.5 ghz just to match the speed and performance of the i777's 1.2 ghz. That means you won't be able to overclock the skyrocket as much because you are starting higher. In addition, the GPU on the skyrocket is quite inferior. The result is a choppy experience. I compared the two and saw this time and time again. In addition, the resolution is worse on the skyrocket (same pixels but bigger screen). This is stuff people will notice and use on a daily basis, much more often than LTE. Also, there is not going to be nearly as much dev work on the skyrocket.

Really, there is one small advantage of the skyrocket (LTE) and a lot of big ones for the i777.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] crispy1805:
Have you used (owned) the phone for a day or more? I haven't experienced any lag in day to day use at all. Gaming has not been a problem, although I cannot compare it to the SGS2 since I did not own it. The HSPA+ network is actually a lot better on this phone than my previous Infuse and other phones were. So even if you are not in an LTE area, it could be worth it, especially if you plan on keeping it for two years as LTE becomes more widely available.

If you used the phone in-store that could explain things. After I got rid of the bloatware and cleaned up some routine things (like I do on every phone / computer once purchased) the in-store "lagness" disappeared completely. As far as the "exynos vs snapdragon" debate --- it is still a dual core phone. Most phones can't claim that. While Exynos may be better on sheet, it isn't compatible (yet) with LTE. Given that the day to day experiences are the same (roughly benchmark the same as well), I will put this as a positive for the snapdragon.

Coming from the SGS2 it might not be worth the upgrade (since it just released a month ago). But if anyone is coming from other phones I would recommend this over the SGS2 for the reasons I stated.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] schwalbach:
Dumb question -- If I go get this from AT&T, am I going to see additional monthly charges due to my "upgrading" to LTE or is my contract the same? If so, say I sell my SGSII and buy the Skyrocket off the secondary market -- Would I get LTE in the areas available with my normal contract?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] crispy1805:
No you won't see any additional charges. You do have to upgrade (exchange for 4G) your sim card though.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Dxtra:
I completely disagree. Man I just don't understand the need to make up lies and no valid point as to why osgs2 is better. You like everyone else are just defending your purchase. For all potential owners do your own research. From my personal experience with both phone your not missing anything but gaining LTE, 4.5 screen, higher HSPA+ speed better battery. If you like lots of custom roms and your a gamer go with the osgs2.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] hkeyman:
SIM Change

So changing out your 3G for 4G SIM card does that constitute a contract change and then give ATT free reign to change your plan and take away the unlimited grandfathered plans and features that I have had for several years and I am absolutely not willing to change?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] crispy1805:
Possibly? You would have to ask a store rep. I still have unlimited and my features from my previous plans. I am not sure if a sim card upgrade constitutes as a plan/contract upgrade.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] hkeyman:
Just was checking and getting feedback...I always ask the rep to NOT change any instance of my plan or adjust anything that will effect the status of it. Thanks for the input and thoughts. ;)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] y2whisper:
good review Ken. yeah the only problem i have with this thing so far is the resolution (especially when you go from looking at a vivid/raider screen to it). and changing the density is good but then touchwiz and the dialer need to be resized.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] chocodough:
No we can change your sim card without touching your data plan. No worries.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] kennethpenn:
I completely agree. That's by far the worst aspect of the device.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] jayharper08:
Great review Mr. Penn :D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] jpitch2415:
If you had a previous "4g" device such as infuse,attic,inspire,or the gs2 you dont need to switch your sim just pop the old out and into your New phone

(Going back and forth between the og and skyrocket)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] nuwayman:
There is always going to be pros and cons on any phone that comes out. Whether its hardware or looks there will always be people who like it or dislike it. Just from what I have read the lte is only major advantage the skyrocket has. Other then that there pretty close as far as day to day use. I don't live in a lte area and I have no idea when it will actually be available here. I hear people say get the skyrocket now cause in a year or two it lte should be available in most major cities. That's my issue though cause in a year or two there will be a lot more phones that are lte capable out there. They will be faster and probably HD screen (seems to be the way the screens are going now) have the latest software etc etc etc. So I will wait. Even though I have a upgrade next month ill wait. Quad core phones are starting to step into the picture. By next year we should have some amazing phones with outrageous specs. I am jealous at those that live in a lte area. The lte speeds you guys are getting are crazy.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Danielk425:
Excellent review article Ken, very informative and visually appealing. Anyone thinking of getting the skyrocket should give it a read.