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[Nexus 5 Accessories] PMentior:
Here are some pictures for you guys.

The black circles on the magnets are a special micro suction cup foam I used to help with vertical slippage. It is the same kind of stuff used on the bottom of the palm touchstone charger if you are familiar with that. I got a sheet of the stuff from inventables.com if you are looking for it.

The last picture shows the mounting bracket I used. I have an extra one there to show you just the piece itself. You can't see it in the picture but the socket piece has 2 plastic hooks on the other side that have to be cut/broken off to get a flush fit with the back of the charger

So far over the past couple of days using the mount the phone has never fallen on me and it charges wonderfully, much better than the owlpad I had before. I use a proclip mounting plate which is less prone to wobbling like a regular suction cup mount is which probably helps.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] PMentior:
I may be making another one for a friend if he decides to get a N5. If I do I'll take some pictures of the different steps if wanted
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Amaterasu89:
Nicely done!

I build myself a similar charger, but without the foam stuff the phone keeps falling down sometimes.

Any idea if there is a similar product somewhere?

The shipping cost to Germany ist just insane :crying:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Watcher07:
Thanks for all of the pictures and info, and yeah, if you make one for him, a tutorial would be awesome.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] PMentior:
It is the same stuff found on the bottom of the Palm Touchstone charger so if you can find one of those cheaply you can get it off that.

You could try anything that is thin and gives the magnets a bit more of a grippy texture. Maybe some electrical tape or something. I think there is a spray on rubberized coating that may be found in your hardware store. I have never used it so j don't know what its called.

Alternatively you could make a small shelf to support the bottom of the phone and stop it from slipping.

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If I do make him one I'll get some pictures then but it won't be for a month or 2 probably. He is gonna test out straight talk for a bit with my old nexus 4 to try and get away from Verizon.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] pedxing:
That is completely awesome. I have to try something like that. I have an extra suction cup mount that I could use. Just need some magnets and epoxy.

I wonder if something like plastidip (spray on rubber) would work as the non slip coating.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] iOStoAndroid:
Correct me if I am wrong, one of the coil is for Wireless charging and the other is for NFC...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] PMentior:
That's the stuff I was thinking of, Plastidip. I have never used it but I would guess that it would work just fine. It seemed that the bare metal of the magnets were too slippery on the back of the phone which allowed it to slide down and away from the magnets pull. I already had the special foam I linked to so that was my first choice but I think anything to just give it a bit more friction would work fine

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They are both kinda in the same spot on the back cover, but yes the circular coil is for the wireless charging and the one around the edge is the antenna for NFC
[Nexus 5 Accessories] pedxing:
Yep should work. I love past I dip. Tons of uses.

Did you use half inch magnets or is that quarter inch? I can't quite tell from the photos.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] iOStoAndroid:
+1 for the ?size of magnet you used.

And is there any concerns about the effect of unshielded magnets on the functioning of the phone

Is it better to use Tetrax Fix?

Thanks
[Nexus 5 Accessories] PMentior:
I really don't know what size they were as I've had them for a while now. I just got a bunch of 1/2" x 1/16" magnets and they are a little larger diameter than the ones I used. If I had to guess I would say they are about 3/8" x 1/16". The next one I make will be using the 1/2" magnets
[Nexus 5 Accessories] iOStoAndroid:
Are they strong enough to hold the phone while driving?

(we have crappy roads here in the UK)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dandywin:
Thanks PMentior. I made my own version of it.

Used 1/4" x 1/16" Grade N42 Neodymium disc magnets and the GooseWhite QI charger mounted on a Aduro U-grip universal car mount.

Pretty much made it the same way as PMentior. However, I wanted the magnets to be flush with the wireless charger, so I made a groove using a dremel and attached 4 stacks of 6 magnet discs on the sides of the charger using an epoxy putty. Also, covered it in liquid electrical tape, so it would be more grippy. Works great. I've been using it for a couple days and phone stays on there really well, even on bumpy roads.

Only downside, of course, is that this causes the compass to be non-functional.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] pedxing:
Cool, i literally just order the same qi charger a few minutes ago. I'm doing the half inch...wanted to make sure the hold was good. Should be over kill...each one is supposed to be good for 3 pounds! Since the nexus 5 weighs .29 lbs that ought to be good for some crash worthiness. It may also mean that I'll need to sort of slide it to the side in everyday use....hmmm... Oh we'll, see how it goes.

I was planning to do the same thing with the dremel and then plastidip the front to give an even finish.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] plee3:
Would it be possible for you to post some pictures of your setup?

Thanks... plee3
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dandywin:
You might have difficulty aligning the magnets using half inch discs. Quarter inch is perfect, especially if you're using the same charger as me, and be really really careful when cutting the grooves. There isn't much room to work with, about 1/8 inch.

And I ended up using a plastic dip aerosol spray. Works well, but looks a little ugly cause I applied it wrong, Oh well..

Sure :)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] darkamikaze:
Do you guys have any GPS issues when mounted while wirelessly charging? I recall people had some issues with this using the Owl charger on the N4 forums while they were driving.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] PMentior:
I haven't had any yet. Granted I don't use GPS day to day but I did test the dock with it over a 20min drive to see if it would charge. That was one of the problems with the owlpad, it didn't supply enough power in that scenario.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] sjwaste:
Are you guys cutting that GooseWhite charger to round, or do they sell a round one?

If anyone can post back with what this does to GPS, I'd love to know. I do use it in my car on occasion.

Awesome work!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] pedxing:
Thanks for that advice. My stuff is due to arrive tomorrow. I'll take pics as well as I go through the process.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] darkamikaze:
Sounds great then if it can have GPS and still charge :o .. Might pick one up! Thanks
[Nexus 5 Accessories] gutschke:
Plastidip

I'd love to learn from your mistakes ;) What did you do wrong and what is the correct procedure that should be followed when applying the Plastidip?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] vinc3l3:
the metal disk is right in the middle of the S and N in the nexus logo if that help you guys. they're equal distance from each edge of the phone. They're .65 " from the left and right side edge also.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mZimm:
So I'm trying to figure out optimal placement for magnets for a dock and took the strongest magnet that I have to the back of the N5. Is it just me or does it seem like it pulls everywhere? Based on the photo in the OP I was expecting there to be 4 small areas on the edges, but I can't find anywhere that is stronger - maybe I need weaker magnets?

Also - has anyone attempted to put the magnets on the inside of the WCP-300? Based on the photos I've seen, it looks like there would be enough space to stick a couple in on the edges. I haven't opened mine up yet, but figured that I wouldn't be the first with the idea.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] gutschke:
Placement of metal disks

I tried measuring distances on the photo that iFixit published for the tear-down. This is obviously not 100% accurate, but it should give a good general ball-park. If I remember correctly, I measured that the disks are roughly ¼" in diameter, and they are 1½" on center. They also look as if they are centered on the overall device.

If this measurement is correct, they should be positioned at about the following coordinates: (0.6" / 2"), (2.1" / 2"), (0.6" / 3.5"), (2.1" / 3.5")

Haven't gotten my magnets yet, so I can't confirm myself, though. And of course, it's possible that I didn't measure correctly.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] vinc3l3:
I measured it to be 1.42" on center with a .65" inch from left and right ede, vertical position should be between the S(3.42" from bottom) and N (2" from bottom)of the nexus logo. we're a little off so It should be in the ballpark.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] wayfaast:
OK so after reading this j learned that this works perfectly with the ngroove snap car mount. No need for the metal badges!! Fn awesome!!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] imstill@g:
I think you guys might like this.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2512840&page=17
[Nexus 5 Accessories] pedxing:
So I got the goosewhite qi charger from amazon and it's a dud. Worked for one minute and then nothing except a blue led. No matter the position (centered was fine for the minute) it won't go into charging mode.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] pedxing:
OK starting over with the lg wcp300. Its diameter is almost exactly the width of n5. Hopefully have some pics of the process soon.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] brooksyx:
Hmm gonna have subscribe to this thread. Would love to make a magnetic doc that also charges my phone at the same time.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] plee3:
I would love to see pictures of the build process!

Thanks again for all your work... plee3
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kidgenius:
Based on the FCC photos that show the back and had nice metric rulers, it appears the 4 discs are each 6mm in diameter. The discs are 36mm apart from one another, on the centers.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] pedxing:
Sorry for the wait. I made a HOWTO thread at the link below.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2531754

[HOWTO] Make your own magnetic qi car charger dock
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Dani897:
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[Nexus 5 Accessories] pedxing:
Hopefully you mean just with the case... The touchstone is not qi compatible and won't work with the nexus 5.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Dani897:
well i gotta check it out, i just read that after i posted. but i can still see what the difference is. you bassically have 2 halves of a transformer but i'm sure the inductance value, frequency and winding ratio are all different. i might be able to modify the circuitry as, or more easily than the hardware and end up with something that looks proper.

edit: i think i'm gonna cancel the order.. i just read a little about the design specs and while i'm sure i can build a working transmitter there are things i didn't think about like inductive heating of near by metal (like those cook tops they sell on the infomercials, or the melters we use in the foundry). there can be more to the design of the controller than i wish to get into. making the phone charge is one thing but making the charger detect the phone so it doesn't kill battery and also detect near by metal objects is another.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ehd80:
Hi all,

I just bought this phone and although I am really satisfied with it, I can't stand the creaking sounds the back cover makes. Anyone else experiencing the same issue? Perhaps any tips on how to solve this?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] android404:
I have to bend my phone to make the cover creek. If it's the same for you the sollution would be not to bend it. If it makes sounds without bending i think i personally would consider exchanging it for a new one.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ehd80:
It makes sounds by just applying a small amount of pressure on the back, especially on the left side of the back (ie not on the SIM card side). Occasionally it also creeks by just picking the phone up from the table.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sturmtief:
i can confirm your experience. same with my d802. doesn't bother me at all.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virtual-aidz:
It sounds like a bad phone you got there.

The G2 is extremly solid compared to other plastic phones. I can't even make it creak if I press hard, or bend (not gonna bend it extremly much, no phone is built for that :P)

I would recommend exchanging it.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sharpshooterrr:
You probably have a Korean version with the removable back cover, right?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ehd80:
I am not sure which model I have, but the back is not removable (not without special tooling that is).

Anyway, I just had a look at some display models in my store and they were all (3) having this issue. Guess I will just wait for my case to arrive and hopefully that will "solve" the creaking.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hondaguy:
I have had a Rogers unit and now have a bell unit and they both creak below the volume down button
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TrollDroid:
Samed thing here ... mainly around the buttons.

I was going to send it back to the store but I guess it's a general issue for which people are more or less sensitive.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] qwirked:
Mine doesn't creak (VZW) and I've taken the back off several times.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fr4nk1yn:
When I went to Verizon to look at the phone or creaked horribly.

I walked out the store. Bought two and there's no creak at all.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shook187:
What you guys expect from a plastic phone? I think eventually they all going to creak at one point or another.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hondaguy:
How did you take the back off? I was thinking of taking the back off and putting something under there to stop the creak. Mine is really bad, almost embarrassing!
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] qwirked:
Carefully lol

Insert a fingernail in between the back and the chrome trim ring on the side until you get a "pop" the carefully work your fingernail around the edge of the device "pop" "pop" "pop" until it's free
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hondaguy:
LOL, cool. Where did you start? Thanks
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] qwirked:
On a long side where ever I could get my finger in... Like a woman.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shook187:
Women don't like nails along the side.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] qwirked:
You sure about that? ;)

I was more referencing the "finger inside" FYI
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] girlygirl00:
Yeah but you started with your fingernail before you got your finger inside. So that's a no go for us women ;)
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hondaguy:
Well I keep my nails short, good for my wife but bad for prying open a g2! Thanks for the tips
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] tupisdin:
There is Radio 1.04.02 supplied with O2 XDA Exec upgrade.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] decebal:
it was already provided in the dopod ROM.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] tupisdin:
This message just for note :)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] khaledelfeki:
I installed this radio version to my Jasjar yesterday and it's working fine with me till now.

I think it's a lot better than the old version.

Regards,
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] ehabh:
what is dopod

What is the dopod rom. Sorry for being a newbie here.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] mareksuski:
Hi all,

Please explain to me how to upgrade only radio. I have JasJar with latest version of firmware.

Thank you

Marek
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] BetoX:
I just installed in my imate JASJAR_WWE_11353_137_10301 the 1.04.02 radio upgrade.

Seems to be working OK, but I question if following the upgrade the cab files from the Extended ROM has to run again as after the installation only had soft reset.

Default_CAB-Shortcut-CDL-04Aug05.CAB

Default_Enable_VT_RTPlugin_0727_2_signed.CAB

Default_Imate_PPC_SA_V5.5.03.cab

Default_pIE_View.sa.CAB

Default_Signed_SSD_BTUR_Patch_For_BT_Cannot_Initial.sa.CAB

Default_Signed_SSD_Shortcut_WWE.sa.CAB

Default_Signed_UNI_CDL_UAProf.sa.CAB

Default_Signed_Version.sa.CAB

Thanks.

_________________

BetoX

imate JASJAR

ROM Version: 1.13.53 WWE

ROM Date: 23-09-2005

Radio version: 1.04.02 (ATFER UPDATED)

Protocol Version: 42.36.P8

ExtROM version: 1.13.137 WWE
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] khaledelfeki:
Re: what is dopod

Actually I don't know what is the dopod rom, all I know is that you can download the latest radio version from the below link.

I downloaded and installed it and it seems to work fine so far.

Battery performance had improved alot after the installation of the new rom.

BT headset had improved as well.

ftp://ftp.xda-developers.com/Universal/
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] woschirmer:
as far as I understood the Dopod Rom is the chinese version of the OS

Wolfgang
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] khaledelfeki:
Just download the latest radio version from the below mentioned ftp site and flash it to your Jasjar.

You will get an error message in the first time, and then it will be installed correctly in the second time.

After the installtion is complete you will have to hard reset your device.

You can access the ftp site from here:

http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=BA_FTP_Site

At the bottom of the page you will find Universal, and you can click on the universal uploads link.. you will find the radio version there.

Regards,
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] mareksuski:
Hi,

Thanks for an hint but when I click in IE I see folders but no files inside :(

Marek
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] khaledelfeki:
Just click on the link named "Universal Uploads"

No not click on the link named "Univeral Root"
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] khaledelfeki:
Your extended rom will be installed again after the hard reset is done.

If you don't want the extended rom to be installed again, just do a softreset immediately after the installation of the main rom is finished so you will get the main rom only installed, and then you can chose which items from the exended rom to be installed and which not to be installed according to your needs.

I would advise you to install the extended rom on the SD card not on the main memory as this will save some space on your storage.

Regards,
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] BetoX:
khaledelfeki, thanks for your reply.

As I mentioned before, I installed the radio upgrade, and it's working OK, but I haven't hard reset the imate yet as it had soft reset, and didn't asked to do it... You think this is correct and doesn't affect the normal use of the imate as the cab files from the Extended ROM where not re-installed?

The next time I hard reset the imate (in a week, for different reasons I have to do it 3 or 4 times), I need any special tool or application to see the cab files on the Extended ROM?

Thanks in advance.

_________________

BetoX

imate JASJAR

ROM Version: 1.13.53 WWE

ROM Date: 23-09-2005

Radio version: 1.04.02 (AFTER UPDATED)

Protocol Version: 42.36.P8

ExtROM version: 1.13.137 WWE
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] khaledelfeki:
Betox,

I don't know about your extended rom because I'm using the Arabic ROM build and the extended rom differs according to the rom type and language.

So, I don't know whether it is correct or not to use the phone without the extended ROM..... but as far as I know it will never effect the main functions of the device.

SO, the best solution is to install the extended rom on the storage card instead of the main memory.

In my case as an example I installed the whole extended rom except the anti firus software which really effects the device speed.

Also I did not install the skype as it does not work in my place.

Furthermore, I did not install the backgammon as I don't use it.

I installed the whole extended rom otherwise.

Regards,
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] BetoX:
khaledelfeki, thanks for your prompt reply.

My question is how I can see the Extended ROM (and the cab files inside) after the soft reset just after completing the hard reset? File Explorer is OK or I need a special tool or application?

Also FYI, I suspect that this Radio 1.04.02 drains much more battery done the orignal 1.03.01. Has somebody experienced the same?

Thanks again.

_________________

BetoX

imate JASJAR

ROM Version: 1.13.53 WWE

ROM Date: 23-09-2005

Radio version: 1.04.02 (AFTER UPDATED)

Protocol Version: 42.36.P8

ExtROM version: 1.13.137 WWE
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] khaledelfeki:
OK, Try the CAB file attached below.

Regarding the battery issue, In my opinion that the battery performance is better than the original Radio Version.

To be more sure, I need to test it for a couple of days more.

Best regards,
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] BetoX:
I'm sorry, but where is the file?

best regards.

_________________

BetoX

imate JASJAR

ROM Version: 1.13.53 WWE

ROM Date: 23-09-2005

Radio version: 1.04.02 (AFTER MANUAL UPDATED)

Protocol Version: 42.36.P8

ExtROM version: 1.13.137 WWE
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] BetoX:
Perfect, I can see it now. :D

Thanks.

_________________

BetoX

imate JASJAR

ROM Version: 1.13.53 WWE

ROM Date: 23-09-2005

Radio version: 1.04.02 (AFTER MANUAL UPDATED)

Protocol Version: 42.36.P8

ExtROM version: 1.13.137 WWE
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] khaledelfeki:
You're most welcome.

You can check this site as well..... I think it will be useful for you.

http://buzzdev.net

Regards,
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] BetoX:
khaledelfeki, thanks for the hints.

I haven't managed to have ExtROMUnlocker listing the Extended-ROM, so I had to do it using Total Commander (http://ghisler.fileburst.com/ce/tcmdpocketarm.cab) and explain here (http://wiki.howardforums.com/pocketpc/index.php/Selectively_Bypassing_the_Extended_ROM).

I manually installed the cab files (most of them seem to be patches), apart from skype (doesn't work, CA AV, and the game).

I have noticed that I have gained any extra memory, but at the least seems to be a cleaner installation. I'll test its stability in the next few days.

Thanks again.

_________________

BetoX

imate JASJAR

ROM Version: 1.13.53 WWE

ROM Date: 23-09-2005

Radio version: 1.04.02 (AFTER MANUAL UPDATED)

Protocol Version: 42.36.P8

ExtROM version: 1.13.137 WWE (installed manually using Total Commander)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] khaledelfeki:
Dear Betox,

I'm so happy you've found how to do it.

By the way, I don't know whether you were following the topic from the beginning including all posts...... but I have already given a link which includes the whole extended rom on cab files on zip.

This link is

http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=BA_FTP_Site

Then at the bottom of the page you will find Universal..... and then you can click on Universal Uploads.

There you will find all the extended rom on zip files and you can chose which to install and which not to install.

This is the way I did it.

Best regards,
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] BetoX:
Yes, I had follow it. Was from there that I download the latest version of Radio UNIVERSAL - JASJAR - Radio Version 1.04.02.rar

Thanks again for your excellent support.

_________________

BetoX

imate JASJAR

ROM Version: 1.13.53 WWE

ROM Date: 23-09-2005

Radio version: 1.04.02 (AFTER MANUAL UPDATED)

Protocol Version: 42.36.P8

ExtROM version: 1.13.137 WWE (installed manually using Total Commander)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] magxs:
I have just installed the radio upgrade and can confirm that a hard reset is not necessary. When the update utility at the end of the process tells you to "cold boot" just do a soft reset and be happy!

Can't say if it is really worth it, since I haven't had a chance to test much.