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[HTC EVO 3D] PlayStationHidden:
Hi everyone, as a GSM 3D owner, I am really frustrated at this point as there is no ICS release, and dont think there will be anytime soon and here's why: The sensation, vivid/velocity/raider and soon the rezound are the only htc phones that are getting their official OTA, BUT if you do your research, all these phones have had SEVERAL leaks before arriving to the point of getting an OTA. On the other hand we have NOTHING!!! That DEFINITELY means htc has not even started on the 3D yet (as we have NO leaks), and we will most likely get the update sometime in Q3 for sure. Heck, even the galaxy Note got a leak today! It has become somewhat of a trend that ICS must be leaked at least 1 month prior to the official OTA release (tell me 1 phone that didnt!!)

So my request to the devs: please somehow get the camera and 3D working on ICS roms no matter how long it takes (because I know it is possible, just difficult). If we had not waited so long for the official release we would've had a fully functional ICS ROM by now, so if we keep waiting, God knows how long we will be left in the dark for. Please just somehow get those things to work and the community will remember you forever!!!
[HTC EVO 3D] oohaylima:
Nice rant sir. Now shut your face.
[HTC EVO 3D] Atomix86:
^ What he said.

They can't make the camera magically work until HTC release an official ICS update for the EVO 3D, with which it can then be ported. End of discussion.
[HTC EVO 3D] PlayStationHidden:
You dont have to be so rude, besides how does one 'shut his face' lmao?
[HTC EVO 3D] lhayati:
Impossible dude just be paitient and appreciate all the hard UNPAID work that the dev do.
[HTC EVO 3D] PlayStationHidden:
Um yes they can, im not a dev but it has to do something with rewriting the camera libs, which is appatently hard work but its definitely possible. How do you think the desire got the camera working without any gingerbread release back in the day!?
[HTC EVO 3D] PlayStationHidden:
Well i dont understand why everyone takes a request to a dev so seriously, its only a REQUEST not an obligation, i do it to give them some encouragement to do something that only they can, bcz at the end of the day they can do whatever they want, but it'd be nice if they devoted some time to fulfilling our requests. A president of a country doesnt get paid much, but that does not mean he shouldnt listen to the public, in this case the devs are the leaders and we are the people, so they are our only chance of fulfilling something and i think they should listen to the community because with great power comes responsibility (superman never got paid anything)! Lol sry abt my cheesy examples but its true!
[HTC EVO 3D] zookarma:
More people like you more devs leave ... be patient, find a girl and spend some time with her, couple of months then come here again :)
[HTC EVO 3D] PlayStationHidden:
Lol funny. My thanks meter shows that i do actually have a life. I'm not on xda all day long like you people, i have real things to do like real people.:p
[HTC EVO 3D] NewZJ:
i feed my devs donations to make them big and strong, then they can overcome obstacles such as "camera" and "trolls"
[HTC EVO 3D] PlayStationHidden:
Well what if the trolls are bigger and stronger that the devs themselves :P? Btw i sooo saw this coming! Having a lil fun on such a geeky forum like this does not make me a troll lol, people need to be more open minded!!
[HTC EVO 3D] Atomix86:
Actually it just shows that you're an unhelpful noob :). And gingerbread camera on desire wouldn't have been that hard, I imagine it was a tweaked froyo camera or from another adreno 200 powered device, same way they got the HD2 camera working.

Sent via carrier pigeon
[HTC EVO 3D] BrianBaker:
Thought we had hard working Devs,not Magicians..There really is no rush or need for ICS anyways..It'll be here in the next few weeks or Months.Either way what does it matter?
[HTC EVO 3D] PlayStationHidden:
You're KINDA right, the worst mistake i made was trying ICS on my 3D, ever since then my experience with GB has not been the same, it feels so sluggish and incomplete compared to ICS... Hope we get ics before I (if and when) hopefully get a one x (which is at least 6 months away), otherwise, i may have to reconsider buying an htc phone ever again.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] john014:
Hi All,

just thought I would let you know the Desktop dock is now available from Expansys UK @ £49.99, showing 100+ in stock.

The price is not the best, but its the only place with stock at the moment.

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zeem:
Just got mine from amazon :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kynon:
Got mine from Amazon (Germany) too, yesterday... like it very much, and got a nice surprise when the stock launcher went into portrait mode while docked :) --- EDIT: oh sorry, I meant Landscape mode of course.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] lucasmalaguti:
It only charges the phone?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] code777:
From the looks of it only charging and audio + the infamous dock mode :P or at least thats what says on the site ;).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tct08:
Can anyone check if it works with the CDMA version? What about the extended battery?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jonnyg1097:
I am kinda upset now that this is available when I just spent some money on a MHL adapter. :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Fountainhead931:
I'm all for the desktop dock, but the issue I have is that little USB jack in the ass end of my phone is very delicate, and I'd rather not "jam" it down on any metal jack over and over and....you get the point.

Admittedly with dropbox and so forth the micro USB jack is only good for flashing roms, and for now charging.

I'm holding out for the pogo pin adapter.

A long time ago with my first microusb jack phone on my USB A to Micro USB Male cord I took the male jack and filed the "hooks" off of the USB connector so that it slid in easily with no force at all. I found it hard to gauge the force due to the "hooks" pushing back or a misalignment being the case.

I don't see the dock on Amazon or Expansys US sites, can anyone post a link?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] lucasmalaguti:
I'd like a link as well.

Unfortunately for me, I was able to damage the USB port on the galaxy nexus (don't ask me how, I have no idea), and once I get the replacement part I wouldn't like to take the risk again.

It's a bit overpriced, but I think it looks cool to use it as a clock at side of my bed. Would be nice too if a USB port was on it, but I think it doesn't.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jonnyg1097:
I think the topic creator was talking about this dock here that is available with the pogo pins

http://www.expansys.com/samsung-google-galaxy-nexus-desk-stand-226695/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] HinotoriBR:
Hey, it is not possible to turn the screen off while on this dock? I do not see a way to hit the power button like the car dock has (the button extension on the car dock itself).... That would really be a bummer.... :p
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NCRoadster:
Can anyone post a pic of the back?

I want to see if it works with the seidio extended battery.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] anton2009:
I just called customer service to see why my order is still being processed and they told me it will be out of stock until april 10th. I wasn't going to play this "oh its coming next week" every week game with them, so I cancelled my order... I'll just buy from Amazon.de or Amazon.co.uk
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] player911:
Full of Fail:

WARNING: Product NOT compatible with VERIZON edition ’Galaxy NEXUS i515.

Damn...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] babymatteo:
Do you have a link for this? Can't seem to find it on Amazon.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dp92180:
Had anyone tested with the CDMA version?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SKYLINESSUCK:
I just ordered mine for $65 shipped and I haven't even gotten the 4.04 update yet. I hope both arrive soon :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Brask123:
Isent this the CDMA version?

WARNING: Product NOT compatible with VERIZON edition ’Galaxy NEXUS i515.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] john014:
Yes thank you, i wondered how people had got mixed up with the HDMI dock, which is obviously named and looks a lot different.........

so what you guys rate it out of 10? the reason i ask is i have a tendancy to break to micro usb ports on my phones, and think the pogo pins would save me from doing this....

thanks guys!!!

:) :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Henchmin:
Link?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] john014:
Search?? :rolleyes:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Henchmin:
Asshole?

I don't see a link for it on amazon
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] E15i:
UK: http://goo.gl/vbi6K

DE: http://goo.gl/obeIX

*just search :

EDD-D1F2 for pogo dock

EDD-H1F2 for HDMI dock, btw also it not mirror, and only charge, maybe it possible to make it sync to.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Henchmin:
Thanks.

Doesn't appear to be on the US amazon site yet :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] john014:
Dunce Much?

had you have stated WHICH Amazon site you were looking we would have this solved by now. don't get ****ty with me, your the typical person who doesn't know how to use the internet to search for things correctly.

u mad bro? :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fpbasilio:
almost a hundred bucks (including shipping to my country) for a dock? why so expensive? how does it differ from cheaper docks like this?:

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/portable-charging-dock-cradle-usb-data-cable-for-samsung-galaxy-nexus-i9250-black-116667

how does the phone actually recognize its docked and goes to dock mode?

just wondering..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] darrendm:
It charges the phone through the pogo pins on the side of your phone (seen here: http://cdn.androidcentral.com/sites...laxy-nexus-review/verizon-galaxy-nexus-13.jpg)

I'm not sure why someone would spend £50 on this, apart from the possible "cool factor" of "wireless charging" the device and having an official (expensive) Samsung accessory.

EDIT: Even though the EDD-H1F2 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-EDD-H1F2BEG-HDMI-Galaxy-Nexus/dp/B006I31SGS) seems a bit more practical than there EDD-D1F2, I still do not know who would buy such item for £45 when MHL adapters work just fine.

Ah well, guess it's just preference.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] machiz7888:
Its a utility, it is well observed that micro USB ports wear over time time and use. The less you plug in the less strain. Nothing more annoying than one of those ports you have to get at "the right angle" to get it to charge, or transfer data.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MartinW81:
It contains a bluetoothchip and a D/A converter as well, giving you the possibility to connect the dock to your amp.

It also has a optic S/PDIF output, giving you the possibilty to connect it to an external D/A-converter with better performance.

The pin in the middle of the three tells the phone to activate bluetooth, go landscape mode and so on... The other two pins are for charging.

It's very convenient just to drop the phone down in the dock and not risking to ruin your USB-port.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] X1iser:
Someone have the Gnex Desk Stand and Extended Battery with cover ?

I'm interrested with both of them :)

Edit:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Henchmin:
Right. Spot on. Thank you for clarifying what I was doing wrong all this time by providing incredibly helpful feedback. Never would have thought to search.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Cheeze[iT]:
Getting tired of waiting for the car dock. Need something I can dock my phone in that will do audio and charge. I hate fumbling with desperate cables all the time. Looks like I'll just order the desktop dock and figure out a way to attach it to some sort of window mount and turn it into a car dock
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Fountainhead931:
Going to Hong Kong next week, and I'm SO gonna get one or two of these docks, hopefully they have the "shanzhai" copy ones that only charge, if not I might buy two anyway.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] vennstrom:
And I'm in hongkong now...no where to find this. Just to let you know ;)

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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jonnyg1097:
As much as I want this dock there is no way I can justify 60 dollars for the actual dock and then to ship it will cost me another 20 dollars.

Unless I can find me a coupon for expansys somewhere or they start offering deals on their site.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Tim Welsh-Eliot:
I remember the pogo pin dock for the Nexus One bought directly from Google at the time of buying the handset was $45 USD - and well worth it for saving (the USB connection and therefore) the life of the phone (it's still going strong!)

Ah yes, being able to buy the genuine desk dock, car dock, and a spare battery at the time of buying the phone direct from Google - and the Google store was considered a failure?!? I'd say this is a #samsungfail...

Cheapest place in Australia (on back order - no-one here has it yet either) is $54 AUD (+ $10.95 AUD shipping, they only ship within Australia - or you can pick up in Melbourne for free) so basically $65 AUD all up if you need it posted. Let's hope the prices get pushed down quickly.

Needless to say, I'll definitely be buying one.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] salem_christ:
Where was that that had it (edit: had it listed, that is, even though it's on backorder)? All my searches have just come up with non-aussie places. currently leaning towards amazon.de...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Tim Welsh-Eliot:
Yeah, knew I should've posted the link (am surprised Aussies here or on other whirly popular Aussie pools/forums haven't spoken of it, because it comes up early in at least my Google searches) - try "exeltek.com.au". I've bought things from them before no probs, good pricing and shipping...

Cheers mate!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Treggs:
Looking at the pictures it looks like the cut out on the back compensates for the hump. Does that mean it's not compatible with the official extended gsm battery? Can someone confirm whether it fits or not please?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] E15i:
That what I seen too, I think it will stand fine, but with little angle, also

Samsung not sell the extended battery, it's only sold with Korean version on Korea, so the extended batteries (the genuine one) are from that kits. also it's not that big ..1750-2000 not a big difference, also Samsung did made an extended kit for SGS2, so I'm not sure if the do sell them only in Korean kits.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Fountainhead931:
Thanks Vennstrom, although that's not what I wanted to hear.

Was hoping with 4.04 that they would start trickling out. So you looked in Mongkok and Golden Computer? *the only two I know.

I was just there last month and bought my phone, there were NO accessories there then either! I guess I can go to the markets in Shenzhen and look. Think there is any hope there? I just need something that resembles the dock with pogo pins.

How about Korea? I'm going thru Incheon and maybe somewhere close to the airport they might have it? It is the "motherland" of the phone!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] lambda30:
Amperage. Every single 10$ crap dock on eBay is rated for 500mA. The officials are 1A. Cut the charge time in half.

If some of you went through this in the past with another phone, do you know if the price will go down sometime in the near future ? If so, what can you tell us about this ? How low is it going to get, how much time will pass, etc. ?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TrueYears:
if you dont post a link then how can we take your word for it if when we search it we can't find it?

Also, you must not have basic social skills I can imagine someone asking you for help and you telling them to take a hike and find someone else to help them
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zetsumeikuro:
Ahh memories.. Good ol Golden Computer Centre :D. Hmm sometimes I'd find some decent cellular accessories in Shatin. Nothing there?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] worminater:
Urgh; I'm willing to pay the price; but they won't ship it to me in the USA :(

Anyone know of a place that ignores vendor restrictions?

My assumption is the incompatibility with the verizon galaxy nexus; to try and prevent people from complaining/returning it. I'm using the GSM version though so it's just a tad irritating:E

(I tried ordering from amazon.co.uk and expansys)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SKYLINESSUCK:
I just got an email from them saying it's in stock and how did I want it shipped. I called them to confirm and they said they did have it and it should go out in the next day or so :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Fountainhead931:
I don't get to Shatin very often, usually it takes me all day to go thru those two :).

I'm REALLY hoping to find a knockoff in the market in Shenzhen you know that enormous set of buildings with many floors and knock off everything/brand that's selling in the US. And don't mention the Shenzhen train station, those knock off vendors with the secret rooms in their shop closets!

An amazing place no doubt.

Trying to not get my hopes up I'll find something in Korea near the airport.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] El Daddy:
Same for me. Finally!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Pithism:
im late to this party, where are you guys buying these from?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Fountainhead931:
They are available at times (if not backordered) from below links

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B006GJ5S3S/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Pithism:
it doesn't seem like this will work with the LTE variant.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] El Daddy:
I pre ordered from expansys USA at the end of February.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Pithism:
does it come with the three pins?

and im guessing this will work with gsm only, because i have not found Verizon yet.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] El Daddy:
Yes it's the 3-pin dock. Expansys claims it doesn't work with the verizon model. My fiance has the verizon Gnex. I will test it when it gets here.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] El Daddy:
So after telling me they had the dock in stock and me calling them to confirm my order yesterday, my status now says "awaiting stock.". Wtf.

Anyone else have the same status?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SKYLINESSUCK:
Mine always has and still does say "awaiting stock." I'm hoping there online status department is slower than their email you what's going on/talk to you on the phone department.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] randommmm:
$50... I pass...:cool:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NemoDat:
Anyone have any idea why this dock isn't compatible with the Verizon Gnex? Would really prefer a dock that utilizes the pogo plugs and I haven't seen any others out there.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] El Daddy:
Most likely because the phone is bigger. Every OEM dock i've owned is built to fit perfectly.

Even though it may "fit", it may be off just enough for the pins to not make correct contact.

My fiance has the verizon version. When I finally get the dock I will see if the verizon fits properly and report back.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jotaemea:
Hi guys

Finally got mine, just received yesterday :)

But i have a problem when putting the phone into the dock. The device doesnt launch the ladscape clock automatically... Even if i launch the clock manually, when i go out to the clock mode, the phone still remains in vertical mode, not landscape.

Just two times, the phone enters in "car mode" by itself when placing into the dock, but with no apparent reason... I mean, i didnt do anything special...

I have a GSM Vodafone version, with stock 4.0.2 Android.

Any idea?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SKYLINESSUCK:
Yes, you need to have the 4.0.4 update for dock mode to work. The release of 4.0.4 is what's been holding up the release of these docks for the past few months supposedly.

@ El Daddy--Expansys supposedly tried the dock with an LTE model and said it almost fit, but was off by just enough that you had to push the phone down into the cradle to make it touch the pogo pins and as soon as you stopped pushing, it would disconnect.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] El Daddy:
Yeah, I had read that. I just figured since I had both the GSM and LTE versions at home and people keep asking I would test and confirm.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] vishious89:
Much appreciated mate. Looking forward to your findings.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mprziv:
Screw Expansys.

I ordered the desktop dock April 4th. The website says "100+ available". I paid 25 pounds to have it shipped to the US. As of yesterday, the order still says "processing", so I sent Expansys an email asking what was the holdup...there reply is below.

=================================================

Dear Justin

Thank you for your email.

As long as you request a delivery to the USA we will only have the possibility to dispatch your order from the 16/04 on

Thank you for your patience

Best regards

Zoe

EXPANSYS

BE FIRST

=================================================

Keep in mind they took the 85 pounds out my paypal account on the 4th, without shipping a product, and I actually paid 25 pounds for the shipping to the US. I've heard stories like this before with Expansys, but thought they were exaggerated...but apparently Expansys really does not care too much about customer service. I'm canceling my order, just wanted to give you guys a heads up.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SKYLINESSUCK:
My reply from them:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] El Daddy:
I'm really sick of getting jerked around by them. My nexus purchase with them was great. This has been awful.

I get that Samsung held it back but, to email me and tell me its ready to ship on Monday and now seeing my status saying shipping in 5 days is annoying.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] f231f:
Expansys USA shipped my desk dock today. I should have it tomorrow.

Finally.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] El Daddy:
Mine says its shipped but I don't have a confirmation email or tracking number.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] f231f:
I have my tracking number and the package is already in transit. Scheduled for delivery tomorrow.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] El Daddy:
I chose standard shipping. We'll probably get a tracking number tonight and get the dock early next week.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SKYLINESSUCK:
I chose USPS Priority, but I won't be getting mine next week. I'm in Japan at an APO address so it'll probably be week after next. I just emailed them asking for a tracking number and if they had more in stock. My wife now wants a GNex so I want to get her a dock too.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] f231f:
Got it delivered. Phone fits like a glove.

---------- Post added at 09:42 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:18 AM ----------

The box and the user's manual refer to it having an optical digital audio jack, but the only audio jack is the analog 3.5mm. Last minute design change to remove the toslink?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] HinotoriBR:
Probably it is like those notebooks optical output, where the 3.5mm jack has a laser emitter inside. There are optical cables that fit the 3.5mm jack on one side and the TOSLINK standard connector on the other side (I've used one of those about a decade ago to stream digital audio from my CD player to my MD recorder).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] f231f:
Interesting. Didn't know that existed.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Matridom:
anyone willing to open their dock up and take detailed pictures of the electronics so that maybe we can figure out what the middle pogo pin does and get AC charging working on modded mounts?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dp92180:
I am assuming you have the GSM version
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SKYLINESSUCK:
Just FYI Expansys says they have 23 in stock--well, 22 by time I type this since I just ordered one for my wife.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] qnet:
I'm getting the Nexus again (had both the GSM & VZW models). I think I'll hold off on the desk dock for now. I've really been wanting this but, $111.00 is kind of steep to bring it to the U.S.

I'll just use my Seidio dock for now.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] aly19:
does the dock work with the GSM extended battery?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SKYLINESSUCK:
Don't know where you are looking at, but it was $65 shipped for me.

According to many sources, yes. I will give you my first hand account in a week or so.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] f231f:
I don't own an extended battery so I won't contradict what others have said, but this dock is molded to the exact size of the phone. If the extended battery makes it 1mm thicker, I don't see how it would fit.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sansnil:
I just received the two docks from Expansys and the OEM 2000 mAh battery fits beautifully. Nice cradle overall, still overpriced but nice. No HDMI out though, just a 3.5 mm audio line out.