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[EVO 4G Accessories] crazyon2wheels:
I bought the mount too and noticed it wasn't charging on CM6 as well so I quickly flashed a different rom and it still wasn't charging.This is when I realized my micro usb port was broken and now I have to take it into sprint.I am pretty sure it wasn't loose before I started using the dock,I dont know for sure though since I never really plug in my phone and just swap batteries.I did wish there was a way to get audio out from the usb port though so I could make a really clean dash install.
[EVO 4G Accessories] grad20_09:
bluetooth audio, no more wires...
[EVO 4G Accessories] crazyon2wheels:
Yeah I am now really thinking about going bluetooth audio out. Has anyone used the bluetooth to the stereo? does it suffer from the same reduced volume in the dock? Also in general does bluettoth a2dp sound good on a car stereo? I had an old bluetooth bridge i tried using and it worked ok except it didnt really transmit the bass to well.

Thanks
[EVO 4G Accessories] davilu:
Bluetooth to stereo works!

I use my with Bluetooth all the time, it works flawlessly!
[EVO 4G Accessories] fchipm:
Just got my hands on one of these and thought I'd chime in.

I've never had a phone worthy of a dock before and I must say it is the perfect accessory for me. Didn't realize how much I'd enjoy it.

The quality is superb, it really feels sturdy and doesn't appear to budge at all over rocky terrain. Sure, I wish it wasn't 60 bucks, and wish it had come with a charger, but I don't regret the purchase. It fits perfectly on the dash of my Focus - looks like it was made to be there.

Until Google lets other phones besides N1 and Droid use its updated Car Home, I'm stuck with Custom Car Home from the Market - it does pretty good. Enables BT and GPS when docked and disables them when undocked.

Check out my pics.
[EVO 4G Accessories] ViViDboarder:
You can use new new Car Home if you have Cyanogen Mod.
[EVO 4G Accessories] fchipm:
Thanks for that tip - I might check it out if I ever give up on Fresh.
[EVO 4G Accessories] hammysink:
The latest cyanogen nightlies seem to have the docked audio volume fix. That's the only ROM I can find that has the volume button actually working.

HTH
[EVO 4G Accessories] dabigcheezze:
Ahhh no.....

I will post pics when I get it though.
[EVO 4G Accessories] scl23enn4m3:
Don't blame you lol. Just figured I'd ask since I'm getting more excited than I probably should be.
[EVO 4G Accessories] reverendrhino:
This would look good in my car...can't wait.
[EVO 4G Accessories] rahb0sse:
Love it... it's the idiot lady who helped you. They don't have it yet :)
[EVO 4G Accessories] mrvirginia:
yeah OP is full of it. i just did some calling around and no one knows about this. if you were able to get it, it would be on the sprint website. stop talking outta your arse
[EVO 4G Accessories] dabigcheezze:
I'm gonna make a video of me dancing around it when I get it this week, you guys are harsh, and wrong. Just chill, quit talking smack because your going to look dumb when I post pics. The "lady" that helped me said its in the "FTD" portion of there system, i don't know what that is but she said anyone that works at sprint will know exactly where to find it in their system. Just because your sprint rep couldn't find it doesn't give you the right to call me a liar.
[EVO 4G Accessories] samrozzi:
well idk, i checked all of our systems at my work, I work at a sprint corporate store, and nothing exists. idk. but wanting to see the pics
[EVO 4G Accessories] mntbkr:
Looks like the ports are covered on this one.
[EVO 4G Accessories] afxtwn:
Im not saying you're full of it but do you have a tracking number?
[EVO 4G Accessories] Android_please.:
@MC Bong

Where did you find pics of the car dock?!
[EVO 4G Accessories] Ep3n3wp:
Ouch just saw that... 60 bucks and you can't charge it... That going to suck... I'll pass on this...

Sent from my second wife using swype on xda app
[EVO 4G Accessories] Android_please.:
no, you will be able to charge it! the charge port is at the base. it will be like the nexus one dock or the hd2 dock
[EVO 4G Accessories] MadFlava:
How? There arent contacts on the phone to charge it that way like there are on the N1.

Honestly, its probably not worth $60.00. The N1 dock isnt all that wonderful.. Ive broken 2 of them already. The suction cup isnt anything special and the N1 mount was kind of thin.
[EVO 4G Accessories] Android_please.:
alright not that exact to the nexus one car dock... it will connect via usb
[EVO 4G Accessories] dabigcheezze:
http://qikimg.com/vod/mp4-mob-high/8cdba0ecfa53415bbef8d0ab88988cd6
[EVO 4G Accessories] derrickj:
So loser, who's full of it and talking out of their arse now. Just because you aren't smart enough to find one, you shouldn't go spouting off because you now look like a total fool.
[EVO 4G Accessories] jimcgov3:
There is nothing on your Qik link...Try reposting it again. I would love to see what it looks like.

Thanks

NEVERMIND......Just got done watching the Qik video on my EVO. I WANT IT NOW...

Thanks for the video...
[EVO 4G Accessories] bludragon742:
Can you show video of it all set up and running?
[EVO 4G Accessories] nhutpham:
Yeah, it looks awesome, get us a vid of how it works I would like to see it in action!
[EVO 4G Accessories] JG-1:
this looks like the same thing

http://htcpedia.com/news/htc-evo-4g-car-kit-self-made.html?l_page=10&p_page=4
[EVO 4G Accessories] ntron1:
Almost but that was an HD2 (I think) that was hacked up to fit the EVO.
[EVO 4G Accessories] nhutpham:
You can tell he broke the tab on that one though, and the bottom base is different
[EVO 4G Accessories] jimcgov3:
Can you post part or model numbers for us. That would be awesome. I want one bad..
[EVO 4G Accessories] dabigcheezze:
First post.
[EVO 4G Accessories] jimcgov3:
Thanks...
[EVO 4G Accessories] 063_XOBX:
Hopefully this means the desktop dock is coming soon, I want some official HTC love the generic docks just don't look worth the money
[EVO 4G Accessories] Zabalba:
Like we used to say down here when we were little...

"DON'T YOU FEEL CRUNCHY?!?!?!"

:D
[EVO 4G Accessories] thajacka:
Epic thread, good job op, way to **** on the haters and doubters,i love it, the dock looks great, I'm in wa too, do maybe I'll have the same luck as you
[EVO 4G Accessories] thajacka:
Oh yeah, meant to ask does it work with cases?i currently have body glove case but getting a tpu case soon
[EVO 4G Accessories] Ep3n3wp:
So I asked sprint facebook about the sku and if it was for car dock...

Some one sent me a private message saying a little bird sent this picture...

http://www.facebook.com/l/be744a0mlBUP8jsoZtIwihWt13A;img828.imageshack.us/img828/1380/kph6786q.jpg

I happy to see that it has charging contact point

But still not sure about 60 bucks...

Hope the pic helps

Sent from my second wife using swype on xda app
[EVO 4G Accessories] Ep3n3wp:
For some reason link didn't work... Hm.. Try this one...

http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/1380/kph6786q.jpg

Sent from my second wife using swype on xda app
[EVO 4G Accessories] bludragon742:
$60 and it doesn't come with an FM transmitter?!
[EVO 4G Accessories] mrvirginia:
so OP was correct, it's out. you need to call the Spokane Washington store off of Sullivan Rd. number is (509) 927-1111. tell them you want the Evo car dock and they'll take care of you.

thanks again to OP for all the info
[EVO 4G Accessories] dabigcheezze:
More pics....god its so cool.
[EVO 4G Accessories] dabigcheezze:
Charger plug in.
[EVO 4G Accessories] dabigcheezze:
Charging port.
[EVO 4G Accessories] xclusivx:
awesome pics bro, thanks for sharing.

Can you advise how big the base is?
[EVO 4G Accessories] JG-1:
Can it be dash mounted or does it have to be on the windshield?
[EVO 4G Accessories] :
cool! I live in Spokane, they don't have any in the store yet but I'm ordering one now!

still not sure if it works with a case or not? does it come with charger/power cord? does it auto activate car dock mode when plugged in?

I should get mine in 3-5 days with free shipping
[EVO 4G Accessories] dabigcheezze:
come shake my hand, i work next door at car toys.

sent from my right arm.
[EVO 4G Accessories] dabigcheezze:
no charger cord, it will not work with a case, yes it does go into dock mode automatically.

sent from my right arm.
[EVO 4G Accessories] robroy90:
Not good

This looks like the same principle design used for the Nexus One car dock I have, and I am NOT impressed. I wish they would have went with a gooseneck and clip holder approach instead. Looks like I will be rigging up my own.

Maybe it is just me, but I could never get the damn thing to stay affixed, and I tried both on the windshield and on the disc you affix to your dash. I like the fact that the connection is made at the base (so you don't have a cable all that visible) but the "twist & lock" feature just didn't work for me. I was VERY underwhelmed.

Like I said, I hope it is just me and I am wrong, but if anyone else had or has the Nexus One car dock, I would like to hear about your experiences with it because mine are not positive.
[EVO 4G Accessories] Shady Gambino:
Yeah, I mean, $60 just because it's "official"? You still have to plug the thing into your lighter socket, so I went with an Arkon vent mount. Way cheaper and I like the placement more that the windshield (not to mention windshield mounts are illegal in Cali.). Just use a microUSB car charger and you're good.
[EVO 4G Accessories] Android_please.:
ahhh damn! it covers the camera...still I like it
[EVO 4G Accessories] MadFlava:
The suction cup is very underwhelming on the N1 mount. Ive found mine lying in the floor many times when getting into the car. I had hoped HTC learned something from that but I guess not.
[EVO 4G Accessories] fldash:
Wow.. $60 for that? That's insane... Thanks, but no.
[EVO 4G Accessories] fldash:
Are these vent mounts pretty sturdy?
[EVO 4G Accessories] rahb0sse:
LOL, that's the HD2 cardock.
[EVO 4G Accessories] fazzy:
THat definately looks like HD2 dock but its not . BOX PACKAGING says HTC EVO
[EVO 4G Accessories] rahb0sse:
Interesting, the box on the packaging?
[EVO 4G Accessories] gordata:
Could we have some pictures of the bad boy in the dock?
[EVO 4G Accessories] davebu:
So after use can you confirm that this is the OEM one and that it launches the car navigation apk and the EVO detects it as a dock? if so then im calling now.
[EVO 4G Accessories] rahb0sse:
+1

eightchar
[EVO 4G Accessories] dabigcheezze:
Yes, it does, as I've said in others threads, dock mode is achieved by grounding pin 4 on the micro usb cable.

sent from my right arm.
[EVO 4G Accessories] dabigcheezze:
Forgot my camera at home, will try with a co-workers phone....

sent from my right arm.
[EVO 4G Accessories] afxtwn:
DAMNIT it covers the camera, what kind of **** is that.

Now I have to look for a crappy non charging one.
[EVO 4G Accessories] thajacka:
Does it only suction to the windshield, or will it go on dash?
[EVO 4G Accessories] Thud2:
Order in!

Just got my order in at the Spokane store. The salesperson told me that they aren't a company store so they don't get commission :confused: sucks. So they are swamped and working hard today getting our Evo car kits out to us!
[EVO 4G Accessories] dabigcheezze:
it comes with a small plastic disc with adhesive on it so you can stick it anywhere you like.

sent from my right arm.
[EVO 4G Accessories] cuchanu:
Not at all. They fall off and they break. Will not be buying another one again.
[EVO 4G Accessories] jbiddy4:
My local store was able to look it up and find it immediately using the skew # given by the OP

unfortunately they want me to come in and sign the receipt since I'm a new customer it won't let them just charge it to my sprint account.
[EVO 4G Accessories] OTDL:
we can charge acces to our sprint bill? i am going to stop by the flatiron store in NYC at lunch and see what they tell me.
[EVO 4G Accessories] jbiddy4:
She told me over the phone she could then put me on hold for 3 minutes...came back and said since I am a new customer under 90 days she couldn't charge to the account.

She did tell me I would have 30 days to return it and they have no restocking fee on Accessories.
[EVO 4G Accessories] OTDL:
I have been a sprint customer for 11yrs ill head over soon and report my findings. The Flatiron store is s corp store so hopefully my premier discount will apply. iv had plenty of smartphones and iv never bought access from Sprint or used my discount.
[EVO 4G Accessories] Thud2:
I hope this isn't so.

I woke up this morning with a bad feeling. I realized that I called up an unknown number listed in an online forum and gave them my Credit Card info because I wanted this car kit so bad. I searched Sprint and there was no store listed at 509-927-1111. A reverse lookup brought up Matt ******* (Matt was the name mentioned here as the salesman who sold the first car kit, maybe it's his personal cell). AM I PARANOID?! Anyone have a bridge for sale?
[EVO 4G Accessories] Thud2:
I consider myself lucky, I checked my account and and a charge comes up for "Sprint Store". I can't believe I didn't question the situation though.
[EVO 4G Accessories] OTDL:
Success.. went to store and provided SKU ordered dock. Picking up Monday and charged to account. Thanks for the info guys.

I'll order another for my GF.
[EVO 4G Accessories] xx1479:
OTDL IS A LOSER! JK, best friend from high school!
[EVO 4G Accessories] OTDL:
You motorboating son of a.... peer pressure will have you order one. Cmon all the cool kids are doing it.
[EVO 4G Accessories] kmartburrito:
This looks great, thanks for the link! Now I just wish they'd get it out of development so I can buy it! Was hoping the HTC Dock would work with my innocase, but this one looks great too and is cheaper. Win-win
[EVO 4G Accessories] Thud2:
That mount doesn't do landscape though.
[EVO 4G Accessories] kmartburrito:
Actually, it does...from the description:

- Swivel into landscape mode for wider map viewing

pwned. :)
[EVO 4G Accessories] dabigcheezze:
Get the app: custom car home, it solves that problem, killer app. Landscape all day long.

sent from my right arm.
[EVO 4G Accessories] Thud2:
My feeble attempt

Mad Scientist :eek: I bought a $5 Hong Kong suction cup mount and cut off the arm and mounted it to a flexible desk lamp arm and here's the result. Good enough for now.

Who's pwned now? ;)

I really have to clean my car.
[EVO 4G Accessories] Thud2:
You can see it a little better in this one. You can reach it without taking your hands off the wheel.
[EVO 4G Accessories] apristel:
Your dash is pwned with those screw holes!

Sent from my effing evo...
[EVO 4G Accessories] goodelyfe:
hahaha that was funny
[EVO 4G Accessories] Thud2:
It cost 8 bucks, works perfect, looks good and all you see is the screws under the dash.
[EVO 4G Accessories] sYnOnYx:
I called Sprint Telesales, No luck with that skew....

They kept trying to sell me some $79.99 car dock
[EVO 4G Accessories] sYnOnYx:
So can spokane charge to my acct and ship it to me here ?
[EVO 4G Accessories] Android_please.:
Yeah I called my sprint store and they said they had it for 50. Went in, and they didn't know what I was talking about.
[EVO 4G Accessories] sYnOnYx:
Called the local sprint store ! They can order it !

* Edit

Got it ordered in store. The rep was like " Whoa Thanks for telling me "

Don't expect a premier customer discount though :(
[EVO 4G Accessories] John Kotches:
I have read elsewhere that they changed it to 2 accessories aournd August 1 to activate the discount.

I wonder what the cheapest accessory is you can buy? I'd add that if I saved about $10.

I'm intrigued, but I also think that $60 is a little steep. $45 + a little bit for the discount is better.
[EVO 4G Accessories] GaryJ51:
Search eBay item #190433477002 DC IN CAR MOUNT STAND HOLDER DOCK for SPRINT HTC EVO 4G

Scroll down the page about half way.
[EVO 4G Accessories] 063_XOBX:
Damn, glad I didn't buy the Official one
[EVO 4G Accessories] GaryJ51:
I've got it on order. We'll see what it looks like for real when it gets here, but for $7 how can you go wrong?
[EVO 4G Accessories] outsidah:
That eBay one looks a little iffy... but still a good find for something on the cheap.

The official one is to damn expensive... almost the cost of cheap GPS unit!

For anyone who bought the official one... would you mind doing a video review of it? How well it works and sticks to the car... quality etc?
[EVO 4G Accessories] KSUJedi:
That eBay one has been floating around for awhile from different sellers. I recently bought two batteries with a charger from that seller, "tuttoit", on the recommendations from this and other forums that despite being cheap chinese batteries, they actually seem to measure up to the OEM. He wasn't carrying this dock last week when I ordered the batteries, otherwise for $7 I probably would've given it a shot, it does seem to be the best non-oem dock out there, as far as being made specifically to fit the EVO. Potential problems I see...

1. Doesn't have power pass through like the OEM, so you're still stuck with hooking up a cable instead of just dropping it into the dock, and having the cable coming out of the bottom of the phone and potentially getting in the way when rotating the phone from portrait to landscape etc.

2. As it will just use a micro-USB for power, without whatever circuitry is required to activate the car panel automatically, will still have to do that manually.

3. From what I've read in other posts of those who have purchased what seems to be the same dock from other sellers, the fit can be somewhat variable. A lot of the other sellers actually sell it with a silicone skin that apparently is required to be on to make it fit securely.

Think I'm still going to suck it up and shell out for the OEM, for sturdiness and convenience factors, but if I were just looking for a basic cheap mount, this probably still is the best.
[EVO 4G Accessories] frankpreyes:
I recently purchased the evo car dock from tuttoit on ebay. The first unit came as promised (few weeks after I ordered it). However, the black plastic part that sits on the suction cup was cracked, so it would not suction to the window. I emailed tuttoit, and he promised he would send another mount. However, this also took 3 weeks. In the meantime, I had a good car mount for my magellan, and a good evo dock mount, with a bad suction cup.

I took the front part of the evo mount and mated it to the back part of the magellan mount. I had to adapt the magellan mount by cutting part of the mating tangs. The magellan has three tangs, the ebay one has two. I needed to add a washer to make up the difference in thickness. I also drilled a hole in the plastic dock that holds the evo so there is an opening for the speaker.

I installed tasker and used the profile that detects when the usb charger is attached. So when the usb charger is attached, tasker asks if you want car, home or night mode. Choosing car mode runs the car dock program. Runs great and acts just like the oem one is supposed to.

I just recently added the alternate car dock program available on the android market. Now I can run either google nav. or sprint nav, and then carr matey when I get to my destination. I can also use google voice search, or any other program.

I just got the replacement car dock from tuttoit, and the suction cup works, but the ebay car dock is longer than my customized one. I have a convertable, so space between the window and the steering wheel is at a premium.

I also mounted a car charger up to my car, just to keep it out of the way when I'm not using car dock mode. Total cost about $25.00. If there is any interest, I will take and post pics.

UPDATE: I have added pictures of both mounts, as well as some (blurry) photos of my evo. I will add photos of the car mount installed in my car later today.

Looking at the limitations of the OEM mount, I'm glad I decided to make my own.

FYI, Tasker makes the car mount automatic. When the USB charger is plugged in, you are given a choice of CAR, HOME, or NIGHT Mode, using spoken words and the graphic shown in the photo of my Evo. Then GPS, Bluetooth are turned on and the car dock program is run. I can choose between Sprint or Google. I also have Vlingo and Google search available.
[EVO 4G Accessories] KSUJedi:
That's cool, good thinking on the use of Tasker. I'd love to see some pics of the setup if you get a chance.
[EVO 4G Accessories] rican408:
So after 12 pages there's not one pic actually in hand? Wanna see this really exists...
[EVO 4G Accessories] KSUJedi:
Video on page 4, pics on page 6. OP is only one to post pics thus far.
[EVO 4G Accessories] apristel:
Anyone have the number to the Sprint store in Spokane... the one on google says its been changed and then that number you just get a VM box that "hasn't been setup"...

I'd like to order the official kit.
[EVO 4G Accessories] afxtwn:
If you wouldnt mind sending pics and links to the mount.
[EVO 4G Accessories] WildRyan:
I'd be interested in taking a look too, thanks.
[EVO 4G Accessories] andersen24:
Actually navigation units are legal to mount on your windshield in California......they must be placed in a 7" square on the lower passenger side or 5" square on the lower driver side of the windshield.
[EVO 4G Accessories] dabigcheezze:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtube_gdata_player&v=-4Wdx58rxWo

Here's the requested video, sorry it took so long, been a busy guy. Enjoy.

sent from my right arm.
[EVO 4G Accessories] marctronixx:
OP,

did that pad come from the box or was that something you had?

also your video has been posted here, http://www.goodandevo.net/2010/08/official-htc-evo-car-dock-finally-in-stock.html#more
[EVO 4G Accessories] galt:
Thanks for the video. Can we get one that shows how the device comes out and gets loaded into the cradel, as well as how the device pivots or rotates? Can the angle be adjusted?

Also, does the pad leave a residue or damage the surface of the car it is applied to? Can it be removed easily?
[EVO 4G Accessories] frankpreyes:
Take a look at my original post. I have added some pictures. The Ebay item number is:

eBay item #250638968146 NEW DC IN CAR MOUNT STAND HOLDER for SPRINT HTC EVO 4G

If you want the magellan back end mount, look for the magellan 4250 OEM mount on Ebay. It is about $11.00 - $12.00. Tasker is about $6.00 and is constantly being improved. I have settings for Home, Work, power plug in, and driving modes (not using GPS). I will add photos of the car dock in my car this evening.
[EVO 4G Accessories] Andy S:
Thanks for the post. I had just ordered a belt clip ($5) to cut the clip off to make a semi permanent mount inside the cubby on my car that houses the factory nav (if equipped). But I ordered this, too. Should have ordered this mount instead. I think I can come up with some possible velcro way to mount the attachment plate from this mount in the console, then if I'm using a rental car for work, I can put that out and use the window mount. Now I just need to remove the center stack out of the dash and feed a power supply up and hard wire it in.

Now what to do with a belt clip I'll never wear? (Hate those things!) I'll find a creative use I hope.
[EVO 4G Accessories] dabigcheezze:
It comes in the box.

3m super, so as far as comin off, not easy.

sent from my right arm.
[EVO 4G Accessories] marctronixx:
so i see two people here in this thread have had success with finding one in store. can you guy/gals post the store number or street address? im on the phone with telesales now and they have no clue...
[EVO 4G Accessories] ViViDboarder:
I know it's a little off topic as it's not the official dock, but anyone try this? http://cgi.ebay.com/Car-Air-Vent-Mo...EVO-4G-Black-/390229156793?pt=PDA_Accessories

I just don't like the idea of a window mount. I had a vent mount for my iPhone before I got my EVO and it was cheap and worked as expected. Also, the vent on my car ('08 Nissan Sentra) is right near the wheel so it's right where I can reach it.
[EVO 4G Accessories] dabigcheezze:
sent from my right arm.
[EVO 4G Accessories] OTDL:
Try a sprint store near you. I had zero prob ordering mine. Picking it up Wednesday.