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[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Tomo1971:
I just stretched the two installed springs so bed them in and then reassembled the holder.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] loktite:
I have no problems with answering calls via my BT headset. I have Sony mw600, and I plug my aux into the headphone jack of note 2. Phone rings over aux too for me, but actual call is only on my BT. Next/previous track on BT works too. My BT has to be connected before I plug the aux into headphone jack tho.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Achayan:
Hi MikaelPe , is the usb arm ( the male to female ) 5- 11 pin or 11 pin to 11 pin ?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] drexappeal:
It's possible to connect 2 bluetooth connections and set one for phone and the other for media. I have done that with my phone. I connected my headset for phone, but media to my samsung hs3000. I just purchased a Sony mw1 recently and might purchase a sony mw600. These bluetooth dongles are so underrated.

Here's a pic. Sounds just as good as usb audio, due to the volume rocker adjustments on the hs3000

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v351/drexappeal/Mobile Uploads/20130521_213329.jpg

Here is my new setup with the note 8.0

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v351/drexappeal/Mobile Uploads/20130521_213303.jpg

Posted from G Note 8
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] pyo:
Okay, I ran a few tests today to experiment with the iBolt usb cables. I compared them against the microusb that came with my Logitech Performance MX. I am using a Belkin 2.1ma micro car charger

Stock Samsung Charger w/ Samsung Cable = 1100 Max., 1100 Avg.

Stock Samsung Charger w/ Logitech Cable = 1800 Max, 1400 Avg.

(Not sure whats going on here. Bad Samsung Cable?)

Belkin w/ Logitech Cable = 1000 Max

Belkin w/ Logitech Cable attached to iBolt Charging Arm = 700-800 Max.

Belkin w/ iBolt supplied cable = 700 Max

Belkin w/ iBolt supplied cable w/ Charging Arm = 600 Max.

I haven't tried Stock Samsung Charger w/ iBolt supplied cable. Based on above tests, I'm inclined to believe my car has a max output of 1000, and with iBolt Charging Arm it is maxed at 700 which is Samsung smart dock mode limit. Looks like the iBolt cable has a max of 700, even when plugged straight into the car charger.

Can anyone help remove the Samsung smart dock mode limit? I have tried Persues Kernal however it made my Samsung Charger w/ Samsung Cable = 900 Max. Tried changing some settings in Stweaks but it still kept smart dock mode limit of 700.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] farfromovin:
I forget what the top 2 settings are I believe in sTweaks but if you set them to 2000 and 2100mah with ignore unstable voltage and remove the 100mah safety limit your max should be 1700. That's what mine is on Devil kernel with his app and his kernel is based on Perseus's...
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] michigan66:
I recieved a new cable from ibolt a few days ago and now charge at 1700. Im getting the same rates as I would plugged straight into the car charger.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] farfromovin:
Aren't the cables supposed to be available separately already? I've searched Amazon and it seems they aren't listed.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] LucJoe:
Wondering the same thing. We were told they would be available months ago.

I want a cable!! :crying: Already have a mount solution for my car
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] SilentO:
Anyone has been able to mount it using the a/c vent? Or know of alternative mounts that work with the car vent?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] drexappeal:
Any mount that has a garmin ball joint should work.

Posted from G-Note 2
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] DeMiNe0:
I bought an iBolt mount of amazon about a week ago. I think I have a defective USB Charging/Audio cable. There is a very audible Hiss/Pop/Buzz sound over the audio. I also noticed that it's only charging my phone at 700mah. My other cable charges the phone at a full 1000mah.

I sent an e-mail to iBolt, so hopefully they'll send me a replacement cable without the issues. I'm using the dock right now without the dock features... I just feel silly.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] DeMiNe0:
I got an e-mail from Braden this morning from iBolt. They're sending me a replacement charging cable and charging arm cable. Really impressed with the swift support response!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] michigan66:
If its the same as the replacement cable they sent me you wont be impressed anymore. It freezes my phone. Have to pull the cable out. Reboot. Put it back in. About 3 times before I can get it to work. No longer puts the phone in dock mode. I just use the mount and my normal car charger now.

It does charge at the correct amp's with the new cable though. That was the reason for it being replaced. Unfortunately there are now more issues than the first cable. Feel like I wasted $40.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] MikaelPe:
LucJoe, the 9ft aux-out/charging cable is now available as a stand alone product. Tons of people have asked for this. You can see picture and read more about it here, http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2350690 We also set this up to be "Prime" so anyone that already has a different car holder/dock can now order our excellent cable. We will be answering questions in this and the other thread so feel free to ask whatever you want... Have a great day! MP
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] rph10319:
Hello again.

I am very happy with my xProDock, BUT I have a VERY BIG question: iBolt you told about through January something about wireless charging. When do you offer that for xProDock? I look forward to this solution for in car charging...so, please send me a notification when wireless charging will be available to be able to buy. I think will be the best solution for this car holder to be active and one hand operated.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] hawkerpilot05:
I love mine. Works great.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] eBoody:
well i got the cable in the mail, and it didnt work, not on any rom i tried. so i emailed you guys and you were nice enough to mail me a new cable, but the problem still exists. the note 2 is brand new and ive tried two different cables. I tried several different car chargers since my built in USB port didnt work, to no avail. im using an aux cable, but that kind of defeated the point of my wanting this dock. Kind of depressing..
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] MikaelPe:
What exactly is it that does not work? So far we've the only Samsung phones we've seen that does not work properly are the ones sold by Google Playstore (unlocked GSM). They appear to have the DockMode removed. If you plug in our cable into the Note 2 and you go to "settings-accessory" and select all three options it should work fine, is this not correct? Have you seen the new "Dock'n Drive 2.0" video? Fast forward to 2.:54 into the film and you can see what I am referring to. Also note that the car-stereo has be turned to "aux"... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKu-8nSD_Ro&feature=c4-overview&list=UUf8Ah8orl0Ek3XcjC7sWWOA Hope this helps? Greetings from MP at iBOLT
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] eBoody:
Thanks for the info, but yeah, I'm aware of those settings and they didn't help.I just get this static noise. :/
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] michigan66:
I have problems with my cables too. First one didnt charge at the right mhz. Replacement cable freezes up the phone. I have to reboot it about 5 times with different combinations of the cable plugged and not plugged in. Out of the dock with the cable. Very frustrating. The system is great and works perfectly once it stops locking up.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] farfromovin:
This is dissapointing as I just ordered 2 cables. One for the office and one for the wife's car. Hopefully these $20 cables outperform the $5 HK eBay cable she's using now...
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Theblack_jack:
a real basis for this phone. this is good news
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] D3_:
I think you should read the thread and find out the product has been finalised and on sale for months and thus your post is irrelevant.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] hawkerpilot05:
Ouch. :eek:
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] rph10319:
Hello Mikael!

Do you know something new about wireless charging with xProDock?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] MikaelPe:
Actually no I don't:( The challenge with wireless charging right now is that there is no standard that has taken hold. We've built samples of wireless charging dock's with current technology but they are not charging fast enough, especially when using a protective case. However, we are in touch and in constant meetings with all the industry players and as soon as there's a wireless charging technology that truly works that major handset OEM's get behind, we'll be ready to roll out a finished solution, at least that's our goal. Sorry I can't be more precise but it's where things are right now.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] MikaelPe:
Humming/buzzing on aux-out cable...

All, we are down to a very small fraction of our xProDock customers having an issue with noise and "buzzing" on the aux-out cable. 99% are reporting good quality audio However, there's still some with this experience and from following up with virtually each one that has contacted us and it appears that installing a ground loop isolator has solved most issues. This is the product we have recently recommended, it's $16 on Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/PAC-SNI-1-3-5mm-Ground-Isolator/dp/B004E8YRS0 I just wanted to share....
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] vectron:
I just want to mention that I haven't seen such an outstanding customer support on any of the forums. Period!

Beside having a pleasure to review iBolt mount (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2349447), just reading all the repies posted by Mikael in both XDA and AndroidForums shows how much iBolt cares about customers and how you strive to perfect your products. And the fact that you released a free Dock'n'Drive app and continue supporting it, even so anybody without xProDock can use it as well - is very impressive.

Ok, I'm done brown-nosing :D
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] farfromovin:
Both my aux cables work just fine!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] abusharif:
Hi everyone, my first post :)

I need som advice (going nuts here)

2-3 weeks ago I bought iBOLT xProDock Handsfree Charging Car Dock for ALL the Samsung Galaxy Phones (ibxs-33603)

Phone = N7105 (Note 2) No root, No roms

Now, dock app works fine, AUX sound works fine. But and this is a big butt, phone actually Discharges.

I have tested with 2 different (different manufacturers as well) 2.1A USB car chargers and it discharges on both of them.

In both cases, charging is recognized as AC (settings->Battery) it says AC Charging. But it just can't keep up.

I don't use LTE (3G only)

GPS is on

Power saving is enabled

NFC is enabled since I used for toggling some features.

Bluetooth is on

Active applications are:

-iBolt dock APP, brightness at 40

-Dailyroads Voyager Dashcam app (this one is running in background and recording 720p video)

-Spotify

= Discharge

if I god forbid on top of that use Google navigation/maps its drains even more.

So what to do?

---------- Post added at 04:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:07 PM ----------

So to update myself, I installed Galaxy Charging Current Lite app.

Charging NOW value seems to be screwed up in this app because it always shows 1698.

However MAX value changes.

With iBolt cable:

MAX says 700 and sometimes jumps to 1700 (for a second) to go back to 700

With original usb->microusb Samsung cable (that comes with the charger out of the box)

MAX stays at 1700 all the time and sometimes jumps to 1800

Not sure how reliable this app is, but right now it at least looks like iBolt cable related.

Sure I could use Samsungs charging cable, but then I lose the AUX possibility (I want one cable) which kind of beats the purpose :(
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] abusharif:
ccre3suc road

Never mind, after root and another kernel I was able to bypass the limitation of samsung dock.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] JimSmith94:
Can you elaborate on what the limitation of the dock was and how you bypassed it?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] abusharif:
Hi,

I was thinking of smart dock mode that few mentioned here http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=42128260&postcount=1001

I rooted the phone, Wanam kernel and in Stweaks i ticked the box "ignore unstable power". Now my charging went to 1700mA with the ibolt cable.

If this is good or note for battery i have no idea, however original wall charger charges with same amperage (afaik and can see with the Current App).
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] MikaelPe:
We here at iBOLT are still not sure what is causing the reported issue of slower charging for some customers. The cables that comes with the xProDock are strict "pass through" cables with good grounding so there's no technical reason why charging should be different then with any other cable. Very interesting what you did!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] MikaelPe:
Black screen issue with Dock'n Drive...

All, some customers have reported that the screen goes "Black" when using our free "iBOLT Dock'n Drive" app. We think we've got it figured out and why this is happening. Apparently when the user has an app like a scheduler that turns down the screen to "0" light value this somehow takes priority over our default settings. We are working on a release 2.01 that should be uploaded to Google Play Dock'n Drive download page in a few days. Until then, please take a look at this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqSwVelxg7U&feature=youtu.be and see if this makes sense in case you are experiencing this issue. Stay tuned... This is a short video showing the "black screen" issue on Dock'n Drive. Please check if you have an App similar to shown in the video. If so, change the light setting to anything but "0" and please share with us if this solved the problem... Thanks! Martin & Team.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] JimSmith94:
Did you forget to link to the video?

I use another dock but I also experienced the same black screen with your Dock'n Drive app. The only app I have that does anything with the screen light is the automatic brightness setting that comes with the Note 2. I hope you get it figured out soon as I've had to go back to my old Google Car Home for now.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] MikaelPe:
Yes, I forgot to post the video, it's now there. We have also set up an iBOLT Dock'n Drive Community where you will be able to download the BETA version of the App a few days/weeks prior to release. Welcome to join here, https://plus.google.com/communities/117597739134268371946 We will try to actively support it daily going forward.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] vectron:
Interestingly enough, I had that issue originally even when I download v2 of the app. Even had a few discussions with Martin (iBolt). Then all of a sudden problem went away and so far everything is working great. Definitely my go to app when driving because of a large button layout and how easy it is to switch between apps. For example, I have a shortcut to my phone contact, map, email, SiriusXM app, and two Nav destination to work and home. So I start with SiriusXM to get my Howard going in the morning, then hit Home button which brings me back to main iBolt nav screen. Hit Work dest to start my navigation so it takes me to the map. Then, if I want to switch back to Sirius app or contacts, etc. - I just hit Home button which brings me back to the main screen where I have 6 large labeled shortcuts (and you can scroll the page left/right for 2 more pages with 6-shortcuts each). No need to squint my eyes or fumble around with app shortcuts or folders.

And since I fried my Sirius receiver, and my Note 2 only pairs up with my car stereo as phone and not audio out, I'm using iBolt cable to go to a little speaker I have in a cup holder to stream audio that way.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] zeus_r6:
My note 2 does the same with not pairing audio. ..have you found a fix?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] bunnybash:
Some stereos only pair phone audio abs do not in fact stream audio. You can also choose from the bluetooth settings what to stream. On your phone tap on the bluetooth settings, then individually tap on each connected device to see what that device accepts, and tick appropriate boxes.

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For some reason I can't get my note 2 to automatically launch the ibolt app when I plug in my phone to the dock/cable. I am using the latest version of assassin rom and it's driving me crazy so I have to use nandroid to go back to v6 instead!

I freaking love the ibolt app!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] MikaelPe:
BunnyBash, I assume you've checked the "desktop home" option under "Setting - Accessory"? If you have done that and you have double checked that your ChargingArm cable is saying "Sam2" (black label") then the only course of action is to send you a new ChargingArm. Send an email to my Colleague Braden at support@ibolt.co and describe the issue and we'll send you a new Arm at no cost in the next 1-2 days. Thanks for your nice comments about the App!:) Mikael Pe - iBOLT
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] vectron:
In this case its a limitation of my car ('07 GS350) where it uses bluetooth that doesn't support all the protocols. My stereo still has 6-CD changer that plays mp3 cds lol!!! I had to add a little after-market unit to read usb stick, and that box also had aux input which I never brought outside. Will have to take the whole stereo unit out of dash to bring aux out of that add on converter so I can plugin ibolt 3.5mm audio output cable in there permanently. Right now its pain in the arse because I constantly have to put my speaker in a glove box so it doesn't overheat during the day.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] bunnybash:
Thanks Mikael - I will send the email now, and yeah I got the "desktop home" option checked under accessories! It was the first thing I checked cause I have helped people solve this problem before with that solution!

Thanks again, yeah seriously though, your iBolt app is easily the best car dock app on any platform that I have tried - and you keep adding excellent features!!!

So yeah - big supporter over here!!! :)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] daviderickson:
Is there a physical fix for the dock wiggling all over even after it is as tight as it possibly can be? Every time I take my phone out it moves significantly, and I cannot physically torque the nut on the back any more to tighten it.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] pyr02k1:
I added a bit of rubber weatherstripping that I had laying around. Put a 1/8th inch bit of it (one I have is 1 1/8th wide) inside before inserting the ball again. No problems since.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] MikaelPe:
Lower the spring force on xProDock

Hello everyone. Some customers have expressed that they would like the "latch force" to be a bit less when using the xProDock. As countless reviewers have noted the twin latch holds the phone very good, even when driving a 4x4 or similar. However, we here at iBOLT appreciates that many customers prefer a latch design with "less force". We created this video showing how you can remove one of the two springs and thus lower the spring force by 50%. Let me know how this works... Thanks! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuDzjABXU_w
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] pyo:
Thanks abusharif,

This worked for me on the latest Persues Kernal. Just unticked "ignore unstable power" and now I get full 1700mA.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] jamalkhaffaf:
Guys I am selling my iBolt brand new never opened. Please pm me if u wanna buy it.

I live in San Diego local pick up. 35$

Thanks :)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] MikaelPe:
Updated video on xPro

All, we just updated our xPro Samsung video today. It gives you a really thorough overview of all the functions. And yes, that's me talking in the beginning. See here. It would be great with some input too. Are long (5 minutes) detailed videos like this good or is it better with a quick 60 second overview?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] drexappeal:
Universal Dock and Go option

What's up everyone. I upgraded to the Note 3, but I wanted to update this thread because of the great discussion regarding the "perfect" vehicle dock. Many of us were saying how much we'd love a "dock and go" option, where one could mount their phone with one hand, secure it and go.

Well, since the Note 3 has exposed wireless prongs on all versions (unlike the Note 2), I decided to take a chance and purchase a Qi Wireless Charging Car Dock. Shipping was much faster than I anticipated, so I can't even test out the charge rates, but it's much nicer than I anticipated and it comes with multiple mounting solutions (even though, for me, I'm all set as far as base mounting is concerned, due to my Broddit/Proclip).

Here are some pics:

Once my Qi wireless charging receiver gets delivered, I'll be able to truly test this out. Had to share this with those that were looking for an alternate option. And, for those that haven't done the wireless charging mod on their Note 2, the opening at the bottom of the mount is wide enough to fit a microUSB (or in my case microUSB 3.0) charger.

Here's the link to where I purchased on Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FRASK0K/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Used to be less than $40 bucks, but there were a few other sellers on Amazon selling the same thing, so one could probably search for different vendors.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] drexappeal:
1 handed dock and go, finally

http://androidforums.com/showthread.php?p=6256045

Sent from G-Note 8
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] vectron:
Looks good Drex! Nice to see you here ;)

- vectron/twister6
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] drexappeal:
Thanks, twister! There are only certain places I'll post up in here because sometimes the conversations are way over my head, that I just enjoy soaking up the knowledge rather than contributing what little that I can. This discussion thread is enough for me to contribute what was needed.

I wasn't expecting this thing to work as well as it does, but it really does work well. The only thing that makes it a little odd is that the charging pad receiver/insert has issues identifying the qi charging pad. I haven't gotten a chance to test the regular charging pad, but it seems like the Note 3 replacement OEM back cover is much more reliable, as my IT guy and I both tested that and its much better at recognizing wireless charging without having to re-position the phone much. I just don't care for the added bulk that the replacement back cover adds on the Note 3.

I'm hoping to find a wireless charging receiver/insert that will work just as efficiently as the replacement back cover for the Note 3.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] bobkoure:
I haven't used it for this device, but for plastic ball mount mirrors (fairing mount for motorcycles) the solution is a few drops of loctite green. It wicks in and makes everything a bit stickier. You could still move the mirrors but they stopped wandering around from being on a rough road or (ahem) going faster than I should.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] plainbum:
For the third day in a row I've come back out to my car and found mycIBolt laying on the center console of my 2013 Camry. I have stopped using in fear of the IBolt falling, holding my Note2 and cracking the l_c_d screen of my radio. The unit doesn't seem to have any broken parts. Is this situation warranteed?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] plainbum:
Update:

I contacted Ibolt through Amazon and they instructed me to clean off the suction cup with warm water and try it again. I did and it still fell off. I informed them and they sent me out a new mount from the suction cup to the ball. Works great! I DID notice that the lever was much stiffer meaning me think that the problem wasn't the suction cup BUT the lever mechanism was broken.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] DMax99:
Could you show us some pics? :)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] MikaelPe:
Got to see your contraption:) send a pic if you have time... Greetings from iBOLT!