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[Desire HD Accessories] Frank2:
I have the brodit active holder für the HD2.

I modified it, so the Desire HD fits perfectly now. I have bended the micro-usb a little bit back and I have scratched some plastic right and left away.

Without modification the Desire HD stucks to much and sometimes the cover for the sim/sd-card leaves away in the holder.

But, I am interesting in modification the usb-plug, cause the original htc-Carholder for the desire hd can activate the car panel. How is it possible? There must be a special wiring in the usb-plug?

I have found the solution for the car panel:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=744636
[Desire HD Accessories] llcooljazz:
It comes with a car charger.
[Desire HD Accessories] baritoneuk:
Are you referring to the official HTC one? Does the car dock automatically go on when you the phone in the dock?

I've never owned a car holder before- how secure are they? I have visions of my Desire HD flying through the air if I have to break! Not a nice thought.
[Desire HD Accessories] Patrock.nl:
if you place a phone correctly in a car holder, and it falls out while braking, perhaps you should be thinking about more driving lessons:D especially if its from the company who made the phone.
[Desire HD Accessories] dazultra2000:
Hi chums.

Got my Brodit Active mount this morning.

Couple of points worth mentioning:

1. As mentioned before, the USB plug doesn't quite line up right. It's fine in a "horizontal" sense (i.e. it is the right distance away from the edge of the phone etc) however in a "depth" sense, it seems to be a little too far towards the back of the phone. It would go in, but required a bit of pushing and I wasn't entirely comfortable with it.

I have now applied a slight bit of pressure to the USB connector from behind which seems to have altered it's angle so that it now goes in just fine every time.

2. The holder gets very very close to the volume down button. Now the volume down button is hard enough to use anyway, but when access is restricted like this, it's even worse.

It's nothing a dremel can't fix, but it's still annoying nonetheless.

3. The charger itself looks like a cheap knockoff of HTC's own in-car chargers. I have not had good experiences in the past with Brodit HTC chargers (i.e. my active Brodit Holder for my TyTNII blew 2 of them up before it blew itself up! - in the end I hacked it apart and glued in an official HTC charger). Fingers crossed this one works OK.

4. The gap for the 3.5mm jack IS off-centre. The result is that unless you have an unusually slim 3.5mm plug, then you're not going to be able to use it. Again, can be remedied with a Dremel, but it shouldn't have to be! I do not recommend anyone tries to use it, as it made an unhealthy cracking noise when I tried...

In summary - not very impressed with it. It'll do the job, but it could do it a hell of a lot better.

I'd recommend going for the passive holder + an official car charger as opposed to the active holder.
[Desire HD Accessories] nednapalm:
Hi Daz,

Also received my active holder this morning in the post.

Have you found that sometimes the battery cover on your DHD gets left behind when removing the device?
[Desire HD Accessories] dazultra2000:
Do you mean the SIM/SD cover?

I was just about to post saying that I have had no issues with this, however just testing it as I'm typing it's come off every time :(

Ugh :(
[Desire HD Accessories] nednapalm:
I'm starting to wish I'd gone with the passive holder now, at least you would be able to push it out from the bottom a bit easier to avoid the sim cover being left behind.....

But enjoying having my phone back in the cradle during driving, essential on my 90 minute each way commute :)

Anyone got a Dash Genie? Any good?
[Desire HD Accessories] bigdish:
Got the Brodit tilt/swivel passive holder today.

Excellent quality.

The bottom is completely open for audio and power connections and the volume rocker has plently of clearance.

The first couple of times used the sim cover was left behind - but now sliding in and out ok.

r

Andrew
[Desire HD Accessories] skimminstones:
Had one of these i got for my xperia x10 but never used due to it hitting the volume keys but i tried it today on a journey with the DHD and it fitted fine.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MULTI-POINT-C...UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL&hash=item1e5f3b0b80

Has two little pull out stands at the bottom to rest the phone on but it was gripped perfectly fine at the sides too.
[Desire HD Accessories] AnvarSilver:
Argh, I was so looking forward to the Brodit mount, but with the reviews here I won't be going that route.

One question though, with the Brodit does the car panel open when you insert the phone? The official holder has a car charger with some built-in magic that opens the car panel when inserted.

Does anyone know if that cable is for sale separately?
[Desire HD Accessories] dazultra2000:
No, it does not open the car panel.

I think you can modify the cable to do it, but as far as I know you can't buy it separately.

After playing around with all the different types of satnav available on the DHD, I've decided that the car panel would be an annoyance for me, so I'm not fussed. So far CoPilot is my SatNav of choice. Locations is too expensive and lacks in too many features to be competetive (and Google Maps isn't really that great either).
[Desire HD Accessories] Humpe:
You don't happen to have more details on the needed modification?
[Desire HD Accessories] baritoneuk:
OK, I admit I haven't used proper stand alone SatNav software (for example CoPilot as you mention) but I have to say how impressed I was with Googler Maps Navigation. The turn by turn navigation is excellent and it even speaks the names of roads to you (albeit in a computery voice synthesized voice).
[Desire HD Accessories] baritoneuk:
I'm probably going to wait to see if a proper car dock will be released for the Desire HD- I hope so.

I'm wondering if there would be a way for the car panel to appear for those wishing to use it in the car.

I haven't tested to see if this is possible, but it might be possible for you to get the car panel to automatically be launched when you are in your car. I haven't played with it, but Tasker seems like a cool app which can do certain things for your under different circumstances (such as location, time etc). So you might be able to get it to launch the car panel when you connect to your Bluetooth headset ot car kit for example. There was a bit of blurb about it on Lifehacker-

http://lifehacker.com/5599116/how-to-turn-your-android-phone-into-a-fully+automated-superphone
[Desire HD Accessories] oliboli:
ordered brodit active holder

well after reading all these negativ threads I hope it will still work for me nd my DHD...had a activ holder for my HTC Touch and worked perfect...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?VISuperSize&item=220688229341

:o
[Desire HD Accessories] dazultra2000:
Why pay £45 for it when you can get it direct from dsldevelopments?

In any case, ignoring my recommendations is your choice. I'm disappointed but I'll live with it...
[Desire HD Accessories] tkolev:
Has anyone seen this?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GENUINE-HTC-DESIRE-HD-CAR-HOLDER-CHARGER-KIT-CU-S400-/170557816702?pt=UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL&hash=item27b609bf7e

Is it the HD2 holder and the DHD just happens to fit in?
[Desire HD Accessories] oliboli:
60 pounds plus 10 shipping......not sure........
[Desire HD Accessories] dmh2010:
The official HTC car holder for the Desire HD is coming out in the first week in December and these guys will be selling it for £24.95: http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/htc-desire-hd-car-upgrade-kit-cu-s440-p26731.htm

It comes with a special lead seemingly, that when connected prompts the DHD into going into Car mode.
[Desire HD Accessories] nxtwrld:
Does the phone autodetect that it is placed in the car dock?
[Desire HD Accessories] Hollanda:
Do you have a picture?

Brodit uses different codes for HD2 (5120860) & Desire HD (512198)...
[Desire HD Accessories] AndyCr15:
For anyone interested, my review -

http://hemorrdroids.net/htc-desire-hd-brodit-car-mount/
[Desire HD Accessories] dazultra2000:
Can you plug something into the 3:5mm jack whilst in the holder and take a picture and post it here. I want to try and figure out how you can do it and I can't.

Incidentally, first full day using my brodit holder today, and aside from the 3.5 mm jack problem, everything else has been very smooth. I'm not so angry with it now ...
[Desire HD Accessories] AndyCr15:
I think actually you have a better point than I originally made out, so I've edited it in to the review (picture included).
[Desire HD Accessories] Milali:
Hi, Would the phone still fit, if you had one of those silicon cases around it?
[Desire HD Accessories] DeathJester:
No. You'd have to remove the silicon case. If it just slips on and off, as I suspect it does, this won't be a problem!
[Desire HD Accessories] HoundDK:
Hi, sry if this was already stated, but apparently HTC brough out a DHD holder for the windshild (http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/blog/2010/11/htc-desire-hd-car-upgrade-kit-official/) and Brodit one for the dashboard. The later availble both in a passive (http://www.holdersandmounts.co.uk/htc-desire-hd-brodit-passive-in-car-holder-511198.html) and an active model in either CLA or fixed power trim.

Didn't try any yet, but I'm probably going for one of the Brodit models since they fit my preinstalled brodit proclip for my (now retired) Garmin unit.
[Desire HD Accessories] Milali:
thanks for that info, that's a deal breaker for me, I picked up a universal version which is quite nice, has 2 parts one is the holder the other the adapter to the windshield.

works well (so far) and cost me all of AUD ~$30
[Desire HD Accessories] Titch1644:
hi ive been looking at the brodit

but i have the zagg full bady on , would this be too tight and get ripped off?

if so which older would accomodate this?

thanks
[Desire HD Accessories] spadival:
I have the S400 (bought $76 off ebay). Fits ok without the case.

Is there any "safe" way to bend/expand the plastic holder to make the phone + case fit?
[Desire HD Accessories] bloke:
I just bought one of these,

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AIO-Premium-C...UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL&hash=item255f7ecf95

Great product, really quick service,

You cant use it with a case or gel surround.

I would recommend it.

Bloke
[Desire HD Accessories] paulchinnz:
Sunstroke risk?

Interested in getting one of the suction cap on windshield type holders but just wondering if anyone has had their DHD in the sun for hours? e.g. to simulate a long summer's drive

My dedicated GPS unit gets pretty warm after being in the sun that long but always figured that's what it's for!
[Desire HD Accessories] MusicArt1st:
Automatic Opening of the Car Panel

Originally Posted by dazultra2000

I think you can modify the cable to do it, but as far as I know you can't buy it separately.

Just read your post as a new Android user having migrated from WM6.5. I bought a cheap USB cable (£1.39) from ebay which automatically opens the car panel. I understand it has something to do with 2 pins being disconnected.
[Desire HD Accessories] jasecs:
mind to shine me some lights? i am interested in getting the same thing as yours.
[Desire HD Accessories] kisscool34:
For those interested, here is a cheap one. Seems to be fine.

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.50845

$7.60 + Charger + Free Shipping !
[Desire HD Accessories] earazi:
Krussell Magnetic Holder

Anyone tried one of these?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Krusell-QuickMounter-Magnet-Magnetic-Holder/dp/B0024FZ6FI/ref=pd_cp_ce_0

I realise you need to stick someone to your dash. Not sure if our batteries are magnetic or if I'd need to use the little magnetic strip.
[Desire HD Accessories] nm8:
I just bought this one:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Car-Mount-Air...&otn=5&po=LVI&ps=63&clkid=6392339754668932122

It looks like its compatible with heerbert richter gooseneck which I've been using for years with my HTC Artemis and nokia x6 and tomtom one.
[Desire HD Accessories] luminus:
For those who bought the Brodit carholder and its to tide ( like antenna cover gets stuck) you can solve it.

Take sandpaper with a very tiny grain and start sanding the edges of the sides. Make the sharp edges round and sand it with some water so that the surface and edges gets smooth ( even more smooth then original).

After this is done you don't see a difference in color or you don't mess up your holder as long the sandpaper is a P400 or lower and apply water in the end.

Mine looks like new and phone slides in without pushing until it reach the usb port.

No fuss with antenna cover and much more safe scratching your phone.
[Desire HD Accessories] Esspee_London:
Try these by Herbert Richter.
[Desire HD Accessories] MattSkeet:
I've ordered cs440 from mobile fun and should be with me in about a week....
[Desire HD Accessories] paulchinnz:
I got one of these:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130456059481&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Solid and simple passive holder and reasonably priced. Bit tight though and may have scratched the DHD if it wasn't for invisibleshield.
[Desire HD Accessories] ssaass:
revolution.....
[Desire HD Accessories] Yoshi_523:
Ok so after spending many, many hours looking into car mounts here's what I've found. If you want a mount for your Desire HD without a skin/case then I'd think the most attractive and cheapest option would be to get a cheap Chinese ebay mount designed for the Desire HD. There are a few different mounts (gooseneck, blolt swivel, air vent). Here is one example and they start at around 5 bucks (USD) inc shipping:

The real problem is finding a nice cheap mount for holding your Desire HD in a skin/case. Now there are obviously bulky & ugly universal type mounts as that German brand described in this thread and many more ugly ones on ebay. Personally I don't like the ugly unneeded plastic getting in the way of my phone on many of these universal car mounts.

So what are the options for a slim car mount for your Desire HD while in a skin/case? One option is the Arkon SM515 Slim-Grip car mount. Keep in mind they have different models and the SM515 will handle the 68x123mm dimensions of the Desire HD. Also the feet grips are movable so I think there would be no issue adjusting to fit the 3.5mm jack, micro USB and the power button. Check out arkon.com: Here's a pic:

There are a few more mounts that may fit a Desire HD with a skin/case. Keep in mind the HTC Evo is reported by HTC as being 66x121.9mm which is smaller than the Desire HD. Here's a slim Kensington mount that worked for the Evo:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyJR_t_VIlI

Also I just found a US based company that says they make all there custom mounts in the US. They have many mounts for the Evo in various skins/cases and one made for the HTC HD2 in an Otterbox case. The Australian and the USA versions of the HD2 are reported on the HTC sites as having different dimentions. The HTC says the USA version on T Mobile is 67x122mm, this is closer in size to the Desire HD than the Evo to the Desire HD. Maybe e-mail them and ask them if it fits... especially the hole for the camera as it sticks out. These guys are at slipgripcarmounts.com. Here is a pic of the one they sell for the HD2 in an Otterbox case:
[Desire HD Accessories] paulchinnz:
Thanks Yoshi_523. Mine has a cradle very similar to your first picture; it's just that it's attached to an airvent rather than suction cap to windscreen. I really like the airvent position: 1) relatively away from the sun (no one's replied to my previous post about potential sun damage yet) and 2) it's well within arm's reach. The only caveat is that the cradle is very tight and could potentially scratch your case if you're not careful.
[Desire HD Accessories] krakout:
Hello! Anyone knows where I could find something similar to this?

It's exactly what I need, since my Toyota Aygo has a peculiar design, but the seller doesn't ship to Greece... any help would be greatly appreciated!!
[Desire HD Accessories] supertarzan:
I got one of these:
[Desire HD Accessories] bohmy1190:
I have the original HTC car holder and its really nice! The only thing i don't like is the extreme long usb-cable... but for most people i think its fine!
[Desire HD Accessories] onesolo:
I also got mine a few days ago... very good car holder.
[Desire HD Accessories] xozzx:
I got the official car holder CS440. Great simple holder that fits the phone perfectly and feels secure.

Anyone know how I attach it to the dashboard tho? do i need a separate suction pad thing?
[Desire HD Accessories] tkolev:
Can any of you guys with the official holder share his experience with the car panel and location software? I suppose the panel starts automatically but does it have landscape mode? Thanks!
[Desire HD Accessories] onesolo:
The one that came with the DHD does not have landscape mode

You have to download Google Car Panel, here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=932000
[Desire HD Accessories] tkolev:
I have it already. I just hoped that HTC had "reserved" the landscape mode for use with their car holder alone (and the phone could be fooled by modifying the USB jack to be used with other holders ;) ). IMO navigation software in portrait is a pain in the ...

Thanks for the info though!
[Desire HD Accessories] arghargh:
I'm thinking about buying the original HTC car holder for the HD too. I'd like to be able to use Navigon tho, is it possible to exit the car panel and start any other navigation app? Furthermore I'd like to know if its possible to use the camera (from the pictures I saw it looked like the camera is not covered)? Will the headphone jack to connect the DHD to my car stereo be usable while it is mounted? Thanks for any informations!
[Desire HD Accessories] tkolev:
You can exit the panel anytime you want. Also you can choose not to launch the panel at all (settings - dock). Or you can install Google's panel which is customizable and make it start your proffered navigation software.
[Desire HD Accessories] arghargh:
Ok, ordered. Thanks for the info!
[Desire HD Accessories] Dawizman:
Does anyone know how the OEM car kit puts the DHD into car mode? Does it use magnets like some of the other phones do? The reason I ask is because I bought a Brodit active mount, and I would like it to auto-launch the Car Panel when i insert it into the mount. If I can just add a small magnet to the mount, it would be great.
[Desire HD Accessories] tkolev:
There are no magnets involved. Basicly the micro USB jack on the stock holder is non-standard. It's form factor is like micro USB type B and it's wiring is like micro USB type A. The difference in wiring is the grounding of pin 5. On normal micro USB jacks it's not grounded and on HTC's car panel (the panel alone - HTC's car chargers use normal jacks) the fifth pin is grounded.

You can install Google's car panel and use it instead of HTC's - it has landscape mode and could be configured to launch itself on pairing with your BT handsfree. Also you can add shortcut's to Google's panel (e.g. to launch your preffered navi software) and IMO it's more useful than HTC's.
[Desire HD Accessories] Dawizman:
Thanks for the info! I'm going to go ahead and get Googles car panel.
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] Monopoly93:
Good news: FINALLY!

Bad news: It's for 2.1 and above only :(
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] devein:
no really bad, we're lucky they didnt decide on 2.2 only, right? :D
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] Monopoly93:
Haha I suppose that's true. Even then it might not have worked, apparently galaxy s owners are having problems.

Also, am intrigued that fring have issued a counter to this with fringout.
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] tris1979:
From the skype web site

http://blogs.skype.com/en/2010/10/android.html

Skype has been tested on HTC and Motorola devices with Android OS 2.1 and above. It may work on other Android phones, but we can’t guarantee full functionality or compatibility.

Has anyone tried installing the skype 2.1 apk on 1.6? i would give it a go if I could find it.
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] chongbh:
I would say Android 2.1 is a major OS platform and any other upgrade like 2.2 will be tapping onto 2.1 platform unless version 3.1 etc.
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] Monopoly93:
Here is a link someone else posted for the galaxy s users, not sure if it'll work for any of us though.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=WZL026AP
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] tris1979:
Tried it, it Just comes up with the message "Skype could not be installed on this phone"

I guess that will be the case trying to install any 2.1apk on 1.6.
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] Monopoly93:
Think it's actually a 2.2 apk, skype seems to work on galaxy s phones with 2.2 but not with 2.1.
[General Questions and Answers] tanyasiapa:
Hi,

I have Samsung Omnia I8000, and i installed UpToDate version 18.2 to my MicroSD Card. Then I reinsert the card to the phone, and the autorun tells me that I should reinsert it again to my computer to reactivate it (which I didn't). Then I install UpToDateWM5_PPC.Cab from folder 2577 on my SD Card. After i did this step, there was a new shortcut of UpToDate in my Start Menu. And then i clicked it, but it gives me a window of error, like these below :

[Attachment No.1]

If I click details, it will be like this :

[Attachment No.2]

Can anyone help me? This software is just so good...
[General Questions and Answers] marwanmohammad:
I had the same problem did u fixs urs ?
[General Questions and Answers] tanyasiapa:
no i havent..

i really dont have idea what is wrong..

there's this one guy in mobilism who can get it installed on I800 WM 6.5.3 but i can't get in touch with him...

btw, yesterday i tried installing it to my friend HD2 and it still gives the same error..
[General Questions and Answers] nicpol7:
same problem with me

my device is touch 3g with with wm 6,1
[General Questions and Answers] tanyasiapa:
any idea guys...?do you able to use older version in your device?
[General Questions and Answers] nicpol7:
i think older versions work fine with windows mobile 6.1,and with 6,5 as well with a small fix

i didnt find anything about 18.2 working properly...

lets hope someone finds a solution
[General Questions and Answers] tanyasiapa:
which version do you refer as older version? is it 17.3 coz i already tried that up, and still gives the same error...
[General Questions and Answers] nicpol7:
try 17.3 version but use the 17.1 version file 2577

just copy the 2577 folder from the 17.1 version to you already installed 17.3 version

a friend of mine did that and was ok..
[General Questions and Answers] pakure:
yes.........it will need you to change the date of your phone to a year back.............then when you have installed the cab from 17.1.......then reinstall the cab from 17.3 over it....you can change back the date to present after that........
[General Questions and Answers] nicpol7:
maybe we can do that with 18.2 as well

if anyone of you has the 17.1 cab please make a link because i dont have it..

thanks
[General Questions and Answers] nicpol7:
ok this works too!!first change the date and install cab from 17.1

then cab from 18.2 over it and this works!!!!!!!

but there is one problem

it works as long as you have 2009 as your phone date

when i correct the date to 2010 the same error appears again

anyone with a solution??
[General Questions and Answers] tanyasiapa:
so, are these the steps :

1. install UpToDate 17.3 (or maybe 18.2) to the card.

2. change the date to a year back (somewhere early 2009)

3. install the 2577 from 17.1 version

4. install the 2577 from 17.3 (or maybe 18.2) to overwrite 17.1 version

5. change the date to present

are these the steps that need to be taken?

so..anyone has confirmation about 18.2 version?

and i second to that, if anyone has a link to the 2577 of 17.1 please kindly post here.. :)
[General Questions and Answers] nicpol7:
yes

works with 18.2 with 17.1

but only with the date at 2009

if i change back the date the error appears again
[General Questions and Answers] nicpol7:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=521529&page=7

you can find it here..3 or 4 posts down