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[Nexus 5X Accessories] EeZeEpEe:
This! I love this mount and always recommend it to people who have a CD slot in the dash, as long as its not in an awkward position. It's centered, close, my old iOttie dash mount was leaving an imprint, and cooler temperature wise by not being in the windshield. The last one is important for me especially in the hot Florida sun.
[Nexus 5X Accessories] clninja:
Do you get the magnetic version?
[Nexus 5X Accessories] yrreP:
Just the CD slot version for me. On my Audi it sits very nicely above any car interface I might want to use, thus doesn't get in the way of anything.
[Nexus 5X Accessories] clninja:
The cd slot version has two different kinds though.

One has a magnetic plate

One has the normal cradle to put your phone in
[Nexus 5X Accessories] yrreP:
Ah, sorry, I have the cradle.
[Nexus 5X Accessories] dmudd:
I'm thinking about getting this Spigen car mount
[Nexus 5X Accessories] clninja:
I like that one alot but not so sure I want something actually on top of my dashboard. I'd rather have it in front like the CD one
[Nexus 5X Accessories] brocktice:
I'm happy to see my original iOttie OneTouch will fit the N5X (I currently use it with the N5). Says it fits phones up to 2.9".
[Nexus 5X Accessories] EeZeEpEe:
I actually decided to order another one but this time the magnetic Snap 3 version. I realized that because the phone has both power and volume on one side, the cradle version would have to grip it lower than it does on my GS5. Kind of throwing it off centered while in landscape. I do like the idea of putting the mounting badge on the inside of a case to keep it more discrete.
[Nexus 5X Accessories] banksc:
I went with the Spigen mount... It works great on my current HTC One M7, but I have concerns with the buttons in the middle of the phone on the 5X. Will see this week...
[Nexus 5X Accessories] dmudd:
I hadn't thought about that. Please update with how that goes. I still haven't pulled the trigger on it.
[Nexus 5X Accessories] banksc:
Ok, been using the Spigen mount over the past few days... Overall, I think it will be hit/miss for many. I started with the phone centered in the mount, which results in the volume buttons being in the 'clamp zone', the power button was not interfered with. I inserted/removed the phone several times. There was one time that I noticed the volume button was hit (showing the volume slider on screen), but it wasn't being held down. So, there will be instances when the volume (and maybe the power, depending on how you insert) can be bumped, but it doesn't appear that the mount design will keep the button pressed.

I then adjusted the phone so it was offset in the mount so that the volume/power were not interfered with. Made inserting the phone a bit awkward, but that is likely due to having a certain method of mounting the phone. I think I just need to re-learn the process and it will be fine. I was happy with the result because it actually moves the phone closer to me. I have had no issues hitting the volume keys with it offset, nor was there any issues with the stability of the mount with the phone like this.

So, YMMV, but I will continue to use the Spigen mount...
[Nexus 5X Accessories] Panzerapple:
I bought a Spigen magnetic vent clip mount. Then I cut down a Ringke Slim case and mounted a plate behind it. Phone slips and the magnet holds the butchered case in place when installing and removing. If I am running a case I put a plate in between the phone and the case and place a piece of dryer sheet between the phone and the plate. Not the nicest but quite functional.
[Nexus 5X Accessories] EeZeEpEe:
Update to this:

Turns out the regular old cradle one works fine without squeezing the volume buttons as long as I have a case on the phone. Returning the Snap 3.
[Nexus 5X Accessories] Silenthillnight:
I tried out the iauto pro magnetic mount but it won't work because the 5x has a hall sensor and just shuts the screen off when attached.
[Nexus 5X Accessories] jiberjaber:
I knocked up a quick bit of wood and used the back of an old brodit mount to get me on the road with the new phone...
[Nexus 5X Accessories] Silenthillnight:
I need to correct myself. The hall sensor is around the middle area of the phone. If you place the magnet mount part on the lower part of the phone, it does not trigger the hall sensor and everything is happy.
[Nexus 5X Accessories] ravichopra:
For people using magnetic mounts, the backplate of the 5x comes off very easily. I stuck the steel plate between the battery and backplate hiding it perfectly and allowing me to use it without a case.
[Nexus 5X Accessories] paperecho:
Any loss of necessary or added bulkyness?
[Nexus 5X Accessories] ravichopra:
Nope. No functionality loss and the steel plates are so thin you never notice the added fraction of a mm.
[Nexus 5X Accessories] EeZeEpEe:
I ended up trying a different brand of CD Slot Mount for my wife's car:

Koomus CD-Air CD Slot Smartphone Car Mount Holder Cradle for All iPhone and Android Devices https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HRKI5V2/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_m85nwb8SXF3E0

It's so much sleeker and better looking than my old MounTek. Installs quicker and has a more angle direction too. Going to get another one for myself.
[Nexus 5X Accessories] Knolly:
Thanks for posting this! I have an iOauto on order and you got my nervous for a second.

Did you try to fit the mount underneath the back plate by any chance?
[Nexus 5X Accessories] TheBigOne71:
I have had two iOttie One Touch mounts, both were great. Very strong and held my phone snug, I never had a thought that my phone would fall out or anything.
[Nexus 5X Accessories] EeZeEpEe:
My old MountTek nGroove GRIP Universal CD Slot Mount up top. My new Koomus CD-Air CD Slot Mount on the bottom.
[Nexus 5X Accessories] Silenthillnight:
Yea I went ahead and did that as well. It works well without a case but I have the spigen air cushion and I think the back is a bit too thick. The magnet will catch but the phone will pivot on bumps. Would help if I could put the plate on the middle part of the phone, haha
[Nexus 5X Accessories] Knolly:
I actually wound up getting the Scosche Magic Mount. I don't use a case so I popped off the back cover and put the large steel plate in there. Works great and doesn't add any bulk!
[Nexus 5X Accessories] compulov:
I've been very happy with my ProClip mount. I picked one up after getting a new car, and I've managed to use the same mount with multiple phones, including the 5X. It's a tad big for the 5X, though it'll be fine once I get a case on it (since that's what the particular model I got was designed for, phones with cases). In the picture is a Moto X 2nd Generation in a clear plastic case.
[Nexus 5X Accessories] banksc:
Finally! Hope it works for me...
[Nexus 5X Accessories] cxm0429:
Awesome, currently I'm considering this for my N6P.
[Nexus 5X Accessories] pekohl:
What's NFC used for in a car mount?
[Nexus 5X Accessories] minnemike:
Literally have no place on my dash to mount and I dont like anything blocking windshield views. So I got this. Works great - tight fit and very thin clamp that doesnt have an issue with the side buttons or the fingerprint sensor.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FRRSXPK?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00
[Nexus 5X Accessories] EeZeEpEe:
I had that one but you should check the Koomus CD-Air CD Slot Smartphone Car Mount Holder Cradle

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HRKI5V2/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_m85nwb8SXF3E0

As I've said in a previous post, it's so much sleeker and better looking than my old MounTek. Installs quicker and has a more angle direction too.
[Nexus 5X Accessories] VOLTAGEROCK:
All, I'm going to take a pic in the next few days of what I now currently replaced my n5 magnetic holder/charger with what fits the 5x beautifully! I'm so happy again. And I bought the holder at Walgreen's of all places and had to cut off some excess. I'll take a pic as soon as possible. No suction cup, no blocking of my view and right on my line of sight.
[Nexus 5X Accessories] lacibaci:
Doesn't that interfere with buttons on the side?
[Nexus 5X Accessories] EeZeEpEe:
I haven't tried it without a case but no interference with buttons with a my Cruzerlite or Ringke Crystal.
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[Nexus 5X Accessories] rogiebear07:
Ordered the Koomus magnetic mount and set it up yesterday. Works perfectly. I used a guitar pick to pry open the back to set the metal plate inside. The back snapped back in place without any issues. Love having a mount in my car without a phone case or a clamp to hold in place. I highly recommend!

"Koomus Magnetos Universal CD Slot Magnetic Cradle-less Smartphone Car Mount Holder"
[Nexus 5X Accessories] banksc:
Err, not the best looking mount...at least someone is getting into the market, though. :good:

The phone rests entirely on the USB plug?! Don't think that is a good idea in a car (or anywhere, really).
[Nexus 5X Accessories] blastik:
Best ever ever ever is Kenu Airframe http://www.kenu.com/#/products/airframe
[Nexus 5X Accessories] EeZeEpEe:
Cool design. Although I'm not a fan of air vent mounting.
[Nexus 5X Accessories] Aleq:
I wonder if Proclip/Brodit will support rapid charging... I have sent them an e-mail so let's see.
[Nexus 5X Accessories] adrialk:
Slipgrip all the way
[Nexus 5X Accessories] Evo_Shift:
I like Proclip. They are spendy but it's a nice semi-permanent solution. They are easy to remove but are not going anywhere. Very nice sturdy mounts that are very easy to use...just slide your phone in. Unfortunately the universal one I have works but it is slightly too big so the phone wobbles a lot in it. I have pre-ordered the Nexus 5X model. Hopefully it doesn't take too long.
[Nexus 5X Accessories] Danariel:
I have both a Tetrax Geo (mounts to the air vent for long trip navigating during the summer) and a Tetrax Fix for winter, or any time I don't want what's coming out of the air vents blowing on the phone. I've used these since my first smartphone, an HTC Droid Incredible. There's a small metal button you stick to the back of the phone or the case, and the pieces on the dash are (strongly) magnetic. The only time I've had it fall off is when my husband doesn't quite get it up there right. (I never have a problem.)

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...s=aps&field-keywords=Tetrax&rh=i:aps,k:Tetrax
[Nexus 5X Accessories] compulov:
That looks pretty slick. One thing I wanted to verify, since you're including a type-c to type-a cable... are you using the proper 56kohm resistor so that the cable identifies properly as a USB legacy cable? More information can be found here: https://plus.google.com/+BensonLeung/posts/HakwCMmd346

Personally, having just a USB-C M to USB-C F passthrough would be the best idea... then you can choose to use whatever cable you want. I believe this isn't allowed as per the spec for USB-C, however. Unfortunately, it's still early days for USB-C, so I want USB-C to A now, but move to USB-C to C later on.

I'm also wondering how adjustable it is to account for different case thicknesses.
[Nexus 5X Accessories] greves1:
So the bracket doesn't touch the volume rocker or power button when the phone is placed in this mount? Seems like it almost certainly would from the pictures...
[Nexus 5X Accessories] Spoenky:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5oQorrNqjR6MDdzX182cnU4TTA/view?usp=sharing

Done, i like it this way.
[Nexus 5X Accessories] EeZeEpEe:
iOttie came out with their version of the CD mount.

http://www.iottie.com/Product/Detai...-Edge_-Galaxy-Note-5_-Nexus-6_-_-Smartphones-

https://youtu.be/QUYwlYyHd68

I like their easy one handed on and off.
[Nexus 5X Accessories] smgrimes:
It does for me. I had to remove the rubber pads on both sides and remold them with sugru. Honestly it holds much much better now.

With the Spigen thin case (recessed buttons) everything was fine. But naked or in my Speck camdy case? It was definitely needed.
[Nexus 5X Accessories] VOLTAGEROCK:
Pics of my Spigen mount and case.

Magnetic Mount, metallic plate in between case and phone, USB C to my fuse box, and 3.5mm retractable cable for aux.

Even in landscape, the phone does not move at all even on really bad potholes.
[Nexus 5X Accessories] ToesNZ:
I use Logitech case mount, mainly when using phone for navigation http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Drive-One-Touch-Smartphone-Mount/dp/B00KNU9L1Q
[Nexus 5X Accessories] 2x4:
Whatever mount base style you like, I recommend using a magnetic head. They make placing and removing your phone SO MUCH easier, especially with one hand.

Just make sure to get one with a big enough magnet so that it doesn't fall off on turns.

For reference, this one has a small magnet:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0169Y2T86

And this one has a large magnet:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VKMRR9E?
[Nexus 5X Accessories] Spoenky:
http://www.aukey.com/product/hd-c5-magnetic-air-vent-car-mount

Even holds my Nexus 7. They have a aliexpress shop as well, 2 bucks free shipping. just buy the aukey fast charge car charger with free cable when your there, 6 bucks with real thick cable and working "charging rapidly"
[Nexus 5X Accessories] tedrogers61:
I need one that goes on the windscreen and doesn't obscure the rear camera so that I can record fools as I drive.

Looks like iOttie Easy Flex 3 for me and my N5X, in matching white. :cowboy:
[Nexus 5X Accessories] jayson94538:
Does anybody know of a good way of having a mount coming out of a single-din pocket? Kinda like pictured here in this image http://images.matthewsvolvosite.com/charger-mount-installed.jpg
[Nexus 5X Accessories] VOLTAGEROCK:
I just bought a dash cam. I'm attaching the pic. It's way more convenient than using the phone because you'll realize after about a week that you don't watch the videos just for fun.

It's really there for an emergency plus the 16GB micro sd card (that's plenty of storage for me right now) records over itself once it's full so if something happens, you just take the card out when you get to a computer and copy the file.

Just way more convenient IMO.

Look at post #58 in this thread if you wanna see my phone mount set up.
[Nexus 5X Accessories] aryayush:
I have not read the entire thread but am here to offer a tip. If you use a magnetic car mount and don’t use a case with your phone (or don’t use a magnetic car mount because it would require using a case), you can remove the plastic back cover of the phone pretty easily and stick the metal chip that came with your mount on the inside. The back of the phone shows no outward sign of this having been done and you can now stick your naked phone magnetically to your car’s dashboard.
[Nexus 5X Accessories] VOLTAGEROCK:
Yeah a few people have already mentioned this.

But not having a case, at least something not bulky at all like the Spigen case that I have, you'll end up scuffing the back of your phone (if that matters to you).
[Nexus 5X Accessories] tedrogers61:
Hahaha....true! :good::good::good::laugh::laugh::laugh:
[Nexus 5X Accessories] VOLTAGEROCK:
I think no matter what you're doing you're gonna have to modify something.

Get any of those vent mount magnetic holders to start off because those things have become so popular and magnetically strong. The phone will not fall as long as your metallic disc that it comes with is placed as per instructions.

Next, cut off the metal vent clips like I did and then find a way to strong double side tape the magnetic mount to something you can fabricate OR, see if you have a better location in your line of site (read below for best location). Look at post 58 of mine also.

You don't need those retractable phone mounts anymore now that these magnetic ones are so prevalent and inexpensive.

What do you think and do you need more info?

Personally like I said earlier, go for somewhere in between your steering wheel (on the dashboard where the dashboard starts going vertical) and radio like mine provided u have the space. Then run the cables down the steering wheel space until u get the wiring in your kick panel area and then you'll have access to the wiring just like your lower empty slot of the double din setup in that pic.

Sent using my kinda ok Nexus 5X
[Nexus 5X Accessories] darkmage1991:
so i ordered this: http://www.amazon.com/Scosche-MAGWD...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

i put the larger metal plate of the 2 it comes with underneath the back cover(which i pried off with a few credit cards) i stuck the plate right over the battery and it closed back up with no issues at all you cant tell the plate is under the cover and the mount holds the phone EXTREMELY WELL i mean with it on the mount i can shake it vigorously and the phone doesnt move. i highly recommend that mount.

heres some pics of the back cover with the plate underneath it showing no noticeable bulge
[Nexus 5X Accessories] schmitzstep:
Is it really okay to put a metal plate on the battery?

Nexus 5x sender
[Nexus 5X Accessories] darkmage1991:
why wouldnt it be? theres nothing to short out. its no different than the body being in contact with the battery.
[Nexus 5X Accessories] VOLTAGEROCK:
The NFC is the only thing that could've been compromised if the placement covers the antenna. Your NFC still works fine right?

Luckily on the Nexus 5x, the NFC antenna is located towards the top half of the phone. The top part of my metallic plate starts at the center of the back of the phone going down, so when it's magnetically held to the mount, there's plenty of room to unlock the phone with the fingerprint reader.

And to answer other questions people have about your setup, it's just a metallic plate in there, not a magnet. If it were a magnet in there, then there could definitely be interference with any function of the phone.

Sent using my kinda ok Nexus 5X
[Nexus 5X Accessories] darkmage1991:
nfc has not been affected just tested by sending a picture to my zenfone.

but just for refrence here is a draw up of where and how i put mine.

yes i used paint. but it gets the point across to where its at. i did line it up to be exactly centered with the fingerprint sensor and about 1/4-3/8" below it right where the battery starts.
[Nexus 5X Accessories] VOLTAGEROCK:
Nice pics and good job.

I keep telling everyone I know to get this type of car mount because the magnetic hold is unreal. I use a case though like my pic shows.

I just realized I never checked the i fixit teardown for this phone. I was curious how the inside looks. By looking at the pics, I guess the nfc antenna is on the back plate right next to the fingerprint sensor opening. I'm gonna look it up now.

Sent using my kinda ok Nexus 5X
[Nexus 5X Accessories] tedrogers61:
I went or the iottie easy flex 3 in the end. It works well, except you must be careful not to catch the volume buttons (there's always some issue). With a Spigen slim Case on it's not so bad if you position the n5x just so in the holder.

It also vibrates quite a lot more than my previous generic mount, but it doesn't bother me too much. Nice mount. Petite and sticky!
[Nexus 5X Accessories] VOLTAGEROCK:
This is my setup. Just like yours but putting the slim case on after applying the metallic part to the back of the phone.

I didn't use the metallic plate's adhesive and used the film so the metal didn't have direct contact on the n5x back over. I also have it held down by those tiny pieces of scotch tape so it doesn't move when I take the case off every couple months to clean the inside.View attachment 3729607

Sent using my kinda ok Nexus 5X
[Nexus 5X Accessories] VOLTAGEROCK:
You have any pics? I'm curious to see it.

Mine are around post 58 in this thread.

Sent using my kinda ok Nexus 5X
[Nexus 5X Accessories] tedrogers61:
There you go. [emoji2]

Just had to learn how to BT tether using my old N5 to share the N5X mobile data connection.
[Nexus 5X Accessories] VOLTAGEROCK:
Nice.

If I had a right side steering wheel, it would be tough for me to find a spot for my phone cuz I'm right handed.

So that's not too far for you to see the screen for navigation or whatever's displayed?

Also, a little off topic but why were you talking about the n5 data connection? If I need to take pics of my n5x, I use the n5 and then transfer the pics using NFC. I actually never used Bluetooth tethering.

Thanks for the pics.

Sent using my kinda ok Nexus 5X
[Nexus 5X Accessories] tedrogers61:
Depends on the car I suppose, but it's small enough to place in the centre of the screen, or the iottie will stick hard to textured surfaces, so just dash mount it.

I used the data connection on my n5x and shared it via BT get hero to my N5, so I could post straight to the forum from my n5. Much simpler than NFC sharing etc.
[Nexus 5X Accessories] VOLTAGEROCK:
I'm going to try bt tethering and see what that's like. I've never used it and I'm curious how it could be faster than simply tapping your 2 phones together.

Thx for the info.

Sent using my kinda ok Nexus 5X
[Nexus 5X Accessories] EeZeEpEe:
I used to use that iOttie too. It was good but then I realized a downside of windshield mounts is the amount of heat they receive from the sun beaming down on them. Especially bad in the summer months.
[Nexus 5X Accessories] tedrogers61:
I use the aircon...keeps the back nice and cool.
[Nexus 5X Accessories] EeZeEpEe:
True but are you using the windshield direction on your AC? For me, that takes the face vents out of the equation which cool myself and guests best.

It's also why I got my CD slot mount. I can point 1 or 2 face vents at it and still have 3 or 2 working to cool for everyone.
[Nexus 5X Accessories] PiousInquisitor:
I built an insert and mounted a RAM Mount to it. Really any type of Mount could be secured to the insert.
[Nexus 5X Accessories] tedrogers61:
I should point out I'm in UK, so the aircon is only needed to cool the car for 3 hours one day sometime in August. Heat is not really one of my concerns, although while driving in France I have constructed a makeshift cardboard shield to offer some shade to the back of the device which prevents overheating.
[Nexus 5X Accessories] EeZeEpEe:
True. Yeah I'm in Tampa, FL. I need AC nearly 10 months of the year. Even when I was in New York, the summer sun is killer on the windshield and dashboard.
[Nexus 5X Accessories] szymko1995:
For me the simplicity wins the game.

I use something like this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Kenu-Airframe-Portable-Smartphones-Phables/dp/B00LU5LWQK

If you search well, you will find some good quality clones from china (few bucks).