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[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Hgaara:
Pie, what was the issue with a cable people where having? The one about a steel arm not being steel? I want this dock, but I see so many have problems. I just want a dock to hold my phone while I use GPS, and charge at the same time. Will this dock do just that?

Sent from my SGH-T889
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] GOTFrogqc:
Thx thats exactly what I wanted to know
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] farfromovin:
I've been using the shipped micro usb arm on TW roms using Perseus and nothing happens when plugged in. I did get it to launch CHU using AOSP though. Anyone get "car mode" or whatever it was called on a touchwiz rom?

Sent from my GIANT internet thingy.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] MikaelPe:
The charging arm you have marked "SAM" triggers Smartdock mode (formerly desktop mode), NOT "car-mode" so the custom kernels are not going to work unless they are adopted to this mode.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Keanen:
Does the audio come through the USB and split off to a mini plug or do you have to plug the mini plug into the top of the phone?

Sent from my Galaxy Note 2 on Verizon Wireless
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] farfromovin:
It will come through USB and split out to a 3.5mm. Hopefully this doesn't require stock kernels to function like that, we'll know how well it works in another month or so when the cables are available.

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[Galaxy Note II Accessories] donatom3:
It's going to require a rom that adheres to Samsung's Smart Dock mode since that needs to be triggered for audio out of the USB connection.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] raiu:
Yes, it activates the dock screen/CHU on the ATT stock note 2. W/ Nova Launcher.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] ericksan:
I would love to see a minimalistic dock with wireless charging and bt hands free transmitter. That is: you get in a car, place your phone and just drive. Attaching cables for charging, stereo and connecting bt hands free is sincerely time consuming and old fashion.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] ace862:
Is there any indication as to when this dock will be in stock? I can't order from Amazon.com as it does not like my Canadian address. Amazon.ca has it as 'Currently Unavailable'. I've also seen it listed on a couple of other sites but neither of them have any stock or any idea of when they will get it.

If it's just a matter of a week or two, I can wait. If not, I'll have to go with something else. I did pick up one by Kidigi, but of course, with a case on the phone, it doesn't fit.

Cheers! :cool:
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] rph10319:
Hello Michael.

I didn't recieved yet my USB reinforced arm. When I will get?I ordered iBolt dock, 2 and 1/2 mounts ago on AMAZON.DE and "no arm" yet.PLEASE help me.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] SmithyNZ:
@rph10319 - Have you tried to contact iBOLT directly about your order? The easiest way to do so is on Amazon directly. Also you can see http://ibolt.co/contact/ (Switch Language to "DE") and you'll find the correct contact address for your country.

Smithy
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] gubbilo144:
is there any news on the aux/charge cable yet,when it will be available since were in the first week of March.Also the people who purchased the ibolt dock are they going to get the cable for free or are we going to have to purchase again
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] nunyabiziz:
This is the email I recently received.

"Dear xProDock Customer,

Thank you for ordering the xProDock 5 from Amazon in February. You have purchased this directly from iBOLT, the manufacturer so from time to time we will keep in touch to ensure that you get full value and use from this excellent product. If you have any questions or concerns, we would greatly appreciate if contact us directly immediately so we can provide a solution.Use the Amazon order email or the http://www.ibolt.co/contact/ contact form. We really try hard to respond to everyone within 1-2 days.

In the beginning of next week we will provide another email update regarding the exact delivery time of the aux-out/USB cable that is now in production. We appreciate your patience waiting for this important addition to your driving experience!"
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] uapyro:
Anyone know if the current or new cable has the correct pins shorted out so that the phone knows to use the faster charge method instead of the 500mAH you'd receive if it were plugged into a laptop/desktop?

Using the included cable with this:

http://www.amazon.com/Duracell-DRINVC130-130W-Power-Inverter/dp/B004U29IKW/ref=pd_sim_auto_3

That is supposed to be 2.1 amps, and with the screen/bluetooth on, it actually drops instead of charges. I've tested the same setup at home with the regular charger and it charges just fine that way.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] farfromovin:
Has anyone used the reinforced usb arm with a TW rom and Perseus kernel? My setup doesn't do anything when connected. Haven't tested it with stock kernel so don't know how it "should" behave.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Breezer23:
Not to get too far off topic but I purchased a vehicle mount and made the mistake (apparently) of attaching it to the top of my dash. I took it off the next day. I am left with a ring of adhesive. I wasn't even aware the damn suction cup had adhesive! Any ideas on how to get it off? I've tried dish soup and water but that isn't working.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] ace862:
Try something like Goo Gone. googone.com It works really well and shouldn't harm your dash.

Cheers! :cool:
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Breezer23:
I think I have GooGone. If I remember right, it smells an awful lot like Lacquer Thinner... We use to use this on cars at the dealer. If you aren't careful it'll take the color out of anything. I'll check it out though. Thanks!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] ace862:
The stuff I have smells like citrus. I've used it on a number of things to get out adhesives and other stuff. Never had a problem with it taking the colour off anything.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] MikaelPe:
We need all car-dock users help! Android removing home button support in JB 4.2

Hello everyone, if you like to use car-docks, regardless of brand and have your favorite "CarHome App", like Ulysse Speedometer, CarHome Ultra, DailyRoads Voger etc, or the Samsung or HTC stock car-mode app, please read the post below and help us by signing the petition.

We are asking Android to reverse the decision to remove support for "home button" but it will take some serious number of users to sign our petition to make it happen... Please re-post link in other Android Forums around the world... Thanks! MP - iBOLT

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2178806
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] raiu:
Sorry, i know this is off topic, but why do they keep removing the cool features from android?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] uapyro:
I'd venture a guess because in the grand scheme of overall users, not everyone uses mounts that would take advantage of the car/home mode. Is this somehow different than them going to the home/nightstand mode only? I still signed the petition anyway, but I was just curious.

And also was wondering if anyone found out if the USB cable that was included (and the new one shipping soon) has the correct wire configuration for rapid charging?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] raiu:
I'm sure it will support rapid charging.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] farfromovin:
Just FYI, I've used stock TW ROMs, modded TW ROMs with modded kernels, and cm10.1 ROMs with this USB arm and all of them will "beep" signifying docking mode. I can only guess then that all of them will work with audio out of this cable being released later this month :D
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] zen0s:
MikaelPe, I placed pre-order back in 12/30 through shopandroid.com still on back-order status and release date has been yet again delayed till 03/30. What the heck is going? This is ridiculous... by the time you actually deliver the product, Note 3 will be out.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] lopies:
Wow that is along time. I ordered mine from Amazon on Friday and received it on Tuesday.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] zen0s:
Yeah... pretty crazy. Did you get the cable as well? I heard they are suppose to ship those out this month?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] lopies:
No I did not.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] WorldOfJohnboy:
Have you contacted ShopAndriod.com? If you have and they give you a runaround, I would cancel and go through Amazon.

---------- Post added at 01:54 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:46 AM ----------

I had a Droid DNA and just recently had to switch over to the Note II. Since I had the iBolt DNA dock, I contact iBolt and they sent me a Samsung USB "arm" for my dock and I'm good to go! (FANTASTIC products and even better customer service is nice to see these days...)

My issue lies with the way the Note II seems to handle the various docks. I also have a Samsung charging dock (OEM) for use on my nightstand. No matter if I put it in the iBolt dock, or the "home" dock, it doesn't seem to know the difference. Instead of choosing CarHome Ultra to always start for the Car Dock, or the Desk Dock/Clock for use in the Home Dock by default, I have to keep choosing the correct app "Just Once." Anyone know if it's a setting on my phone causing this, or if it's just the way that the Note II acts?

Please note: I cannot Root my phone, so I can't look to special ROMs or system modifications to accomplish what I want to with the Docks.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] farfromovin:
Maybe you could use Tasker to make that dependent on say if you had Bluetooth on or some other variable? Just thinking out loud, I just bought Tasker yesterday and think its pretty powerful.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] MikaelPe:
Do you have the order number from Amazon? Everything has shipped long time ago? Send an email to info@ibolt.co also...
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] zen0s:
My pre-order was made through "shopandroid.com" and when I asked their customer support, they keep telling me manufacturer (ibolt) has not been able to release the product for whatever the reason. These are the replies I got from shopandroid.com.

" Estimated to ship around Mon, Apr 1st with USPS Priority Mail for delivery between Wed, Apr 3rd - Fri, Apr 5th.

Thank you,

Fred, Customer Service Specialist "

"These are Estimated dates only that we get from the Manufacturers. For whatever reason they have not been able to release this accessory and ship out so that is why the delay.

Thank you,

Fred, Customer Service Specialist"

That's pretty much what's been told to me since December....
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] WorldOfJohnboy:
Sounds like "shopandroid" is having difficulty in getting these. Just a friendly suggestion, but cancel the order and order it from Amazon... you will have it within a week.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] ScandaLeX:
My thought also since others have rec'd theirs who didn't order from above mentioned site.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] zen0s:
I actually spoke with ibolt customer care over the phone and they have informed me that unlike amazon's order shopandroid.com is actually waiting on complete kit which includes mount & the cable itself. Also, they said due to Chinese new year and revision on cable, product has been delayed and will be shipping out April 4th. Ibolt customer service was very apologiac and super friendly, it's hard to stay mad after hearing them lol. I should have just called ibolt in the first! ;)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] canishu:
this thread is open for a long time now. is there any news about the car dock.

no point in waiting another half of year becouse by then we'll change the phone again.

so the question now is when it will get out?

or it will ever get out.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] csmits:
See my post a bit up.

They indicated the dock would be out early 2013.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] zack2491:
NFC - brilliant idea. I may buy the universal dock, but I'd much rather see one that resembles the original Note.

Sent from the world's largest smartphone: Galaxy Note II.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] numeric-mischief:
Ultimate car dock:

Would have wireless charging

Would have writable NFC tag

Would have APT-X Bluetooth to either 3.5"mm out or FM Radio transmitter. Needs to have noise canceling microphones on the dock

Needs to rotate between portrait and landscape

Then you have essentially wired quality sound and charging without ever needing to plug and be able to choose what actions the NFC tag would trigger using NFC task launcher or tasker. Would also likely cost a mint, but we're talking the ultimate car dock.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] ChrisEmerson:
I did that already with my old phone (HTC Sensation) using Tasker. Basically it saved the location to a variable when it went out of car mode, and I had a separate task to show the saved location on a map. No need for an NFC tag, just trigger car mode on the dock. Simplest solutions are the best.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Roark1138:
Priorities in order for me:

1) Needs a fixed MicroUSB connector so that you do not have to plug a cable into the phone to charge. If I have to plug it in, I might as well just put it in my cup holder.

2) Need removable inserts so that user can customize the fit for their phone+slim case. Forget about accommodating big, thick cases.

3) Needs to be as slim or invisible as possible.

4) Needs to be able to mount to a universal physical attachment of some kind -- like iGrip. For example, I bought an iGrip kit for my HTC Evo 3D that included a suction mount. I ditched the suction mount and paired it with a vent connection that I purchases separately.

5) Timing --- You need to produce it and get it out the door ASAP. We all have phones for 1-2 years. The phone is out now and we are all looking for accessories now. I'm not going to invest in something else as a stopgap solution, then spend more money in 3 months when your product comes out.Just my own opinion.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] ChrisEmerson:
Yeh, they've completely missed the boat on this one. Can't keep users hanging around that long. My dock has arrived and fits the Note perfectly. The microphone gets covered, but I'm going to drill a small hole for that, and probably glue or perhaps even fibreglass in a USB plug in the right place so I can easily drop the phone in and start charging. Theoretically all it will take is a resistor to trigger the car mode as well, although I have read that there are problems in that area. That's all I need from a car dock, don't need wireless charging or any of that, KISS principle applies!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] reinbeau:
I bought a ProClip mount. Pricey, but they are really great mounts. I'm not sold on window mounts anyways, my husband's Garmin falls off too much - I surely don't want the Note 2 to be dropping like that. three times the price, but very secure. The power cord is mounted right to the base, all you do is drop it in.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] iniquity0411:
My Ideal Dock

I'm really into accessories because I believe it adds to the phones functionality. If the phone has great accessories, it increases convenience and functions which in return allows a better experience using the device.

my ideal car dock will have the following features that I rank first priority.

1. The dock must be able to fit the with cases on. - I use my phone with cases and would never put it into a dock without one. therefore having a dock specifically designed to fit just the phone really narrows your market. Most people I know uses cases when they use their phones, it adds a level of personification as well as functions to the phone. Therefore a dock must allow different size cases to fit

2. The dock must be a quick to access system. Which means I must be able to put the phone down and pick it up without the hassle of two hands or such. I use my dock as a place to put my phone, however my phone never leaves my side so if i leave my car i instantly take my phone or if i need to do something on my phone i need to grab it with ease. Of course i wouldn't use it while driving but lets say i need to set a destination and i have come to a red light i would appreciate it if the accessing my phone would be simple and one handed procedure that allows me to quickly do my thing and drive when the light turns green.

3. The dock must be able to switch from landscape and portrait viewing. Most of the time i use my phone is portrait however if i use GPS or such I would like it to be in landscape. Switching the two viewing modes shouldn't be harder than turning it with your hand.

Some features I don't care about having:

Charging the phone via cable is fine i don't need the dock to have the cable built in or fixed so that I have to charge it if i have it in the dock. I don't want to over charge my phone. Having the charging via a cable is fine in my opinion as well I don't care really if it's built in. However if you have something like a wireless charging solution and do it like a GPS unit where i plug the cable to the dock and the dock charges my phone and if i wish i can remove the cable that would be greatly appreciated.

As for the AUX i don't really care cause most cars now a days have bluetooth and when the off chance i need to plug in the aux i will be stationary and watching a movie so i don't really car if theres just a 9 ft cable dangling.

With cables I believe you can have ways to hide them and store them but if you make it built into the dock then people don't have the option to remove it when they don't need it.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] mrnamster:
The PERFECT dock for me would be magnetic and include wireless charging.

I am using the iMagnet Magnetic Mount Mini and it is working great with my Note II. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008IOQ3K6

The metal disc fits under the battery cover and firmly hold my phone in place. No clamps to mess with and the phone can be rotated 360 degrees. The suction cup is also STICKY so it works on textured surfaces too. Highly recommended.

If you can produce one that is magnetic and has wireless charging then I'd be sold.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] zack2491:
How does the mount do in landscape orientation? I'm mainly looking for a mount to use my phone as GPS, and prefer landscape. I'm afraid the mount would allow my phone to fall out.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] reinbeau:
There's no way it will fall out, however, I don't know that it'll do landscape. I'll let you know. I did get the swivel mount, so it may.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] csmits:
So you have to permanently stuck a piece (magnet) on your phone? I don't see why adding bulk to your phone would constitute as a perfect car dock.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] reinbeau:
Not only that, don't magnets screw with things on the screen? I know the stylus gets messed up by magnets - I wouldn't want one on the back of the Note all the time.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] zack2491:
Magnets are in the dock itself, and there's a thin piece of metal that goes between the battery + back cover. Might add a small bit of weight, but no bulk.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] mrnamster:
I use the iMagnet mount. Have previously used it on my GS3. The good thing is that it's not device specific.

In stock at Amazon for $19.99 with free shipping. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008IOQ3K6
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] mdt73:
After this long I think the honest answer is a real dock. Missed the boat on this one.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] hav0c:
When will the dock be released?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Bitburner:
Before the Note 2, I had an HTC Evo 3D. While in the car dock, on the windshield, the phone would get too hot and quit charging. So, I bought a very nice dock that worked in landscape mode and the phone’s USB connected when docked. I took the dock apart and added a mono-headphone jack that and tapped into the USB +5V. You couldn’t tell that the jack wasn’t designed to be there. I then mounted a micro fan to a male jack and it simply plugs into the dock and keeps the phone cool. The fan can’t be seen when the phone is plugged in. I’ll snap a picture if anyone is interested.

I don’t know why this hasn’t been done before. Overheating has got to be an issue for others out there.

Ideal:

•	Windshield mount (landscape or portrait which ever means I don’t have to connect a cable after the phone is docked)

•	No cables to plug into the phone, slide into dock and it should be charging (via USB). I’m not sure about wireless charging.

•	Supporting a case would be nice. Can you offer a case that works with your dock? Then why not make a desk dock that works with the same case. 

•	Micro-fan integrated

•	Audio Jack (yeah, I have BT, but it is a nice option)

•	Car dock mode

•	After buying a quality dock for my Evo and trying many ‘cheap’ ones, I would pay more for quality!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] monkey3ddd:
Can I assume if it is windshield mount, I can mount on any flat surface? Not a big windshield mount fan....
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] WorldOfJohnboy:
iBolt has the best customer service I have ever experienced... no lie. :good:
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] farfromovin:
Cable available April 4th? I thought it was towards the end of March. It just keeps sliding later and later.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] zen0s:
That's just for shopandroid.com, I think amazon orders will ship out little earlier but don't quote me on that x/
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] mmaccon:
Right. Will it ever happen?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] raiu:
What i have done is just make the stock Sammy "dock screen" the app that always opens when the phone is connected to any dock and put car home ultra as one of the apps on the app list of the samsung dock screen and just open CHU when needed.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] supersoaker253:
I ordered 2 docks and 2 amps plates on the 10th of this month. Availability changed from the 11th to the 14th, now it has changed from the 14th to the 22nd. What gives? Did you ship any orders out before stock ran out again or are we going to have to wait until the 22nd?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] raiu:
Yes, if you have screen rotation on the phone activated.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] drexappeal:
For all those waiting on ibolt, I decided to cancel and go with this instead:

http://www.mobilefun.com/37619-samsung-galaxy-note-2-car-mount-cradle-charger.htm

Only down side is no access to volume button, but I have quick settings that make that irrelevant. It supposedly will work in portrait mode, although I prefer landscape

Posted from my G-Note II.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] ace862:
That is the first one I went with. It's a nice cradle. Unfortunately with a Seidio Surface case (with kickstand) it doesn't fit. It's just a bit too thick. I've currently got mine listed on Kijiji. I'm now waiting on the iBolt Pro Dock Plus Universal. Hopefully that works out better. I wanted something I can slip my phone on to easily without having to remove the case.

**Edit** Okay, so I don't know why the ProDock Plus Universal would fit the Note 2 but it's not anywhere even close. So I guess I'm back to waiting for this one.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] farfromovin:
Just got an email from amazon stating the rest of my order would be shipping in a couple days. Cool, 3.5mm split USB cable in route soon! I can't stand my BT audio, too much distortion...
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] njlouch:
Very keen on getting thise case, but the fact it no longer ships with that cable is disgusting seeing as the website still says it does!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] D3_:
A) this is a car dock not a case

B) it has never shipped with that cable yet, people who preordered got the dock first and the cable was said to come later once they had actually been manufactured. The cables are now starting to go out to customers.

The cables sent out previously were just regular dock cables with no 3.5mm output
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] JonBryant:
Did i read somewhere that the people who preordered this are getting a free copy of CarHome Ultra?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] ntron1:
Mine is coming with a new Ferrari to plug it in to.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] wase4711:
doesn't the cable ship out a few days later, or is that not accurate?

does anyone besides amazon carry this?

thanks