I've been searching since November for a 3.5mm Aux cable to plug my Focus into my car stereo. The problem I've run into with a bunch of them, is with the hole in the top of the case I have. I have the red (pinkish?) and black CaseMate case from the AT&T store and it seems to be blocking all of the cables I have from making an ideal and secure connection. Just wondering if anyone has had any luck with one and where I could get it.
I'm assuming the head (not the pin) of the cable just needs to be a little smaller to fit into the cutout of the case. Thanks in advance!
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Have you tried one of the retractable cords from Monoprice? The ends on those seem fairly small.
Figured it out
My case wasn't lined up correctly with the headphone jack. After a little wiggling, the holes line up a little better and any cable or headphone designed to fit into a recessed headphone jack work. Thanks
That's good to hear, I was considering one of the casemate cases and not being able to use the headphone jack would have been a deal breaker.
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I purchased a Seidio mini-usb to audio cable and I cannot get output in both ears no matter what headset or combination of stereo adapters I use. If I hold a stereo adapter half way in the audio cable I can hear in both ears, but that hardly suffices.
Does anybody else own one of these? Do I just have a defective one or is there some secret I don't know?
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I know that my room mate has a pair and they work fine. I would assume that it is just a defective pair, or your port is messed up.
I have 2 pair. One worked fine, but the cable is so cheap it started to break after 1 week, and only an hour or so of use. I bought another, and only get sound out of one ear. I think you might need to by one of the HTC remotes if you actually want something with quality.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...item=350016629088&_trksid=p3984.cWON.m313.lVI
I bought this one, and it works great. Problem is that it's a bit bulky, but the cable quality is great. I bought one that just outputted audio only and it was small and skinny. broke in 20 minutes of use...
Look for one with a REALLY thick cable. The one above probably has one. The ones with "normal" looking cables on ebay actually have thread-thin wires that will snap in a week.
i have Seidio's 2-in-1 isolators, and they work fine for me, but it does take some doing to make sure the jack is fully pushed in. it goes in farther than the usual sync/charger cables. the main problem is the way it bends out at the jack, which prevents me from taking out my stylus easily.
What do you guys think is the best car kit for the HD2.
Looking for the best quality one with a charger and the option to rotate the hd2 to be vertical or horizontal which keeps sucked to whatever I suck it too.
Might want to search. there are quite a few threads about car kits or car holders.
personally i use a brodit which has a nice fit.
best i dont know but happy with mine
After searching for hours I came across a device called the dash genie which I think is brilliant! I currently use it in my ford fiesta and it sticks to the dash no matter what the surface and it looks nice with my HD2
If you have a modern ford fiesta you will know that the dash is spongy, but this cradle sticks with no problem. You can easily remove the cradle when your not using it and no marks are left.
You can also use other devices such as ipods so your not restricted...a one for all solution I personally recommend.
im intreagued as to how the dash genie works, there doesnt seem much to hold the device in place if you hit a bump or something.
just watchd a video of it, looks good might have to get one myself
has anyone tried this one?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280496736994&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
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im intreagued as to how the dash genie works, there doesnt seem much to hold the device in place if you hit a bump or something.
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I was the same before I purchased the dash genie, but trust me It holds the phone in place. I have to drive down a dirt track road every morning from my house and the road is full of pot holes. The poor car is boucing allover but the phone stays nice and snug
If you look at the dash genie you will see a red circle which is a sticky material, once the phone is placed on this it sticks like glue but does not leave any residue behind.
bry4ntt said:
has anyone tried this one?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280496736994&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
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That looks pretty smart, depends where your cigarette lighter/power outlet is in the car though - Wouldn't be good for mine as this is located next to the gear stick on the central console.
What I'm using is the Dash Genie then a small device that plugs into the cigarette/power outlet which changes it into a usb power socket where I just plug the power cable in which you get with the phone.
I also have a 3.5mm jack cable that plugs into the aux socket on my head unit so calls, copilot and music come through the car speakers.
Dash Genie Link
I can finally post links...
Here is the link where you can buy the Dash Genie for £14.99
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/dash-genie-in-car-holder-p23796.htm
When using the dash genie is the earphone jack covered at the bottom of the device?
aLlamaWithARifle said:
When using the dash genie is the earphone jack covered at the bottom of the device?
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Not with the HD2 as the jack is at the top of the device. Not sure about other phones...
shutty2k3 said:
Not with the HD2 as the jack is at the top of the device. Not sure about other phones...
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The earphone jack is on the BOTTOM of an HD2.
If you're looking for a solidly built holder that is well worth the additional money, then i'd suggest getting a Brodit version - Kit comes in 2 parts, a mount adapter specific to your car, and a holder for the phone... Adapter allows you to rotate the device for Landscape/Portrait usage, and allows access to the Headphone socket
The Brodit HD2 Active Adapter with a Cigarette adapter is a shade over £30... But as I said, well worth the money.
The HTC CU S400 car kit is AWESOME. Very high build quality and looks great. Not as good as the earlier prototype though but... The only downside is price, but then your HD2 is not exactly cheap either
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The earphone jack is on the BOTTOM of an HD2.
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Sorry I stand to be corrected....I meant the HTC HD/Blackstone
The best car kit I tested so far is the standard Ford Focus Sony System bluetooth.
I simply connected it to the car and boom! Works perfectly.
Moreover I can charge the phone via USB while listening to the music I got in the storage card.
Simply perfect!
I'm considering getting this one and using the cradle part to replace the factory fitted Nokia cradle in the arm-rest of my Audi:
http://www.netimes.com/shop/car-mount-cradle-for-htc-hd2-t8585-htc-leo-p-2535.html?cPath=80_731
I bought this one: Tetrax Xway Universal Neodymium Car Holder
Using it with two devices, it's great! Only a magnet that holds the device firmly.
Here's a link to their website: http://www.tetrax.us/
I have a silicon case, made a small hole in it, glued the small metal knob on my device.
The HD2 still lays flat on the table with the knob and is firmly attached in my car without turning/spinning around (That is why I took the holder with the large X)
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I bought this one: Tetrax Xway Universal Neodymium Car Holder
Using it with two devices, it's great! Only a magnet that holds the device firmly.
Here's a link to their website: http://www.tetrax.us/
I have a silicon case, made a small hole in it, glued the small metal knob on my device.
The HD2 still lays flat on the table with the knob and is firmly attached in my car without turning/spinning around (That is why I took the holder with the large X)
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Thanks Bright.Light
Just ordered one myself of Ebay worldwide. It seems to be the best system I have seen so far. Here is a YouTube video of one in use http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkLbABhSWvw&feature=related
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Thanks Bright.Light
Just ordered one myself of Ebay worldwide. It seems to be the best system I have seen so far. Here is a YouTube video of one in use http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkLbABhSWvw&feature=related
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Nice video!
The only negative of this product is the small part which holds onto the fan blade. When it gets warm or cold it gets softer/harder so it won't hold as tight as usual. This means that pulling the device off means you're pulling the blade off too.
So, it would be best when the clip is somewhat larger.
I have searched and Googled, but I still haven't found what I'm looking for:
A car holder for HD2 with charger and audio connector.
I used my TD2 this way, connected audio to my car's AUX, and then used the TD2 for both navigation and music.
Today I have a passive holder, but I really don't like the hassle with connecting/disconnecting two cables each time.
Like this Brodit holder, but with a 3,5 mm connector as well:
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/popups/gallery.php?product_id=22480
..or like this desktop cradle - but for car use:
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/popups/gallery.php?product_id=22701&view_img=3.jpg
You get the point..
Any tips?
I think it is not necessary, because without this fixed connectors you can connect your charger or audio connector directly to your phone.
dlamhn said:
I think it is not necessary, because without this fixed connectors you can connect your charger or audio connector directly to your phone.
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Thanks for your reply, but I don't understand what you mean.
I want a holder with fixed connectors.
As far as i have seen they are not available on the market.
but i have seen a thread with pictures where a fellow member has glued an audio connector in i think it was the active brodit holder.
read through the treads for car holders.
This is almost exactly what I want. I have an iphone and used the Griffin Autopilot. I connected to the car via 3.5mm (I dont want/need an FM transmitter). It also plugged in to the cigarette lighter and charged it (AND had nice FWD/REWIND/PAUSE/PLAY buttons on top.
Anything out there...?
Stor-Anders said:
I have searched and Googled, but I still haven't found what I'm looking for:
A car holder for HD2 with charger and audio connector.
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I have been looking for a while also. I did see someone on XDA mod a Brodit active holder by gluing a 3.5mm jack at the base of the holder. But as the Brodit holder is already a bit pricey I kept looking.
I have found a device that looks like it is sold under three different brand names although they all look to be the same. The one thing I am unsure of is if the 2.5mm jack will output the audio for music, GPS and voice calls or if it is just restricted to phone related audio.
I have ordered the active car kit below and will post back with my findings once it arrives.
http://www.netimes.com/shop/car-mou...tc-hd2-t8585-htc-leo-p-2536.html?cPath=80_731
I ordered the car kit linked below from neTimes:
http://www.netimes.com/shop/car-mou...tc-hd2-t8585-htc-leo-p-2536.html?cPath=80_731
I have not used it extensively but here are my impressions so far:
The device is made from a very 'light' plastic not from metal as I had optimistically hopes for. The build quality is pretty good!
Inserting the phone into the device for the first time was a frightening experience. It is a very snug fit, and I was more than a little concerned about the pressure required to seat the HD2 over the 3.5mm jack and the microUSB, thankfully no damage was made to either jack on the HD2 and the alignment of said ports appears to be very good.
The 2.5mm headset jack that is on the speaker/car charger part does indeed pass the audio (in stereo) to a car head unit. So it will pass all audio when plugged in. Exactly what I wanted.
The pickup answer button on the speaker/car charger worked somewhat intermittently for me. I will have to play around with it a bit more to see that the behavior was not due to operator error as I suspect. But it is not a crucial part as it is easier to reach the HD2 than this tiny button.
The suction mount sticks well to the windscreen, but the actual 'neck' of the mount is very short with minimal adjustment. I am now looking for a way to fix it to a Brodit vent or dash mount for something a bit more robust and unobtrusive. The curly cord is also on the large side and it is captive so can not easily be replaced
The holder does NOT swivel into landscape orientation. If it were connected to a swivel mount the HD2 would most likely fall out as it is high up over the center point of the mount and the is nothing other than the tight fit holding it there. But I have not really investigated this yet. Maybe I will test it out when I get a swivel Brodit mount. eXpansys list it as being compatible with the Herbert Richter Gooseneck Suction Mount so hopefully we have some other mount options.
There appear to be a number of stores selling what appears to be the same device under different branding like Kidigi and eXpansys have versions also. My advice is to buy the cheapest from the store that you trust the most to honor any warranty issues. I have never purchased from newTimes before so apart from the shipping in a good timeframe, I have no grounds to recommend them over other stores that sell this dock, like eXpansys.
All in all it is great value but I still have some concern about the long term affects on the microUSB port. I really do wish that Microsoft had specified a standard dock connector for Windows Phone 7. This is one area Apple has it over Windows Phone.
I bought a Diztronic case from Amazon. I like it just fine but I like to connect my phone to the car with a 3.5mm cable to listen to music. The problem is the base of my 3.5mm cable is to big to fit inside the Diztronic case cutout.
Was wondering if anyone out there had a 3.5mm cable with a very slim base?
I have the exact same problem with my headphone and the diztronic case. Might just be because of the design of the G2. I had the cruzerlite case (returned it) and it blocked the headphone plug even more. The diztronic case blocks less but my scl-4 still won't fit.
I've noticed this too, any headphone cords that have a step down or tapered casing around the jack will work fine. I just ordered one of these and a replacement cord for my car too. I generally wouldn't spend this much on silly cords but I wanted ones that would last instead of opting for ebay junk.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013RTHEO
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002AR5XIK
funny I have the diz case too, didnt notice till this post..lol....
I wonder if we can sand or xacto blade a lil out of the hole area...or dremel.. yeahhh...good excuse to pull that out.. hmmmm...
luckily this is a 9 dollar case... might have to try something this weekend...
Take a drill bit to the case. Problem fixed lol
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I would highly suggest against modifying the case, the case is already very thin around the top of the headphone jack. Buying a new cord is always cheaper than a new case still.
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I've noticed this too, any headphone cords that have a step down or tapered casing around the jack will work fine. I just ordered one of these and a replacement cord for my car too. I generally wouldn't spend this much on silly cords but I wanted ones that would last instead of opting for ebay junk.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013RTHEO
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002AR5XIK
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Let us know if it works.
Anything which has a smaller casing should work perfectly, just pay attention to what the cord you are buying looks like. If it steps down, it'll work perfectly. I just opted for some higher quality and higher rated items since I've dealt with too many broken/defective cords.
slayer3032 said:
Anything which has a smaller casing should work perfectly, just pay attention to what the cord you are buying looks like. If it steps down, it'll work perfectly. I just opted for some higher quality and higher rated items since I've dealt with too many broken/defective cords.
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I bought these, they fit perfect.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000V8WO1O/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Let us know if it works.
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Just finally got both in the mail, pretty decent quality and should last good. Both fit perfectly fine.
What I've actually done in the past is just take my 3.5mm jack and use a knife or scissors to just cut the extra plastic off around the tip. Almost like you are making a spear tip on a stick. Works well, quick, and free.
Hello,
I'm looking for a good case with USB dirt plug. Does anyone know of such a case?
Regards,
Only one I know of:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Waterproof-Shockproof-Aluminum-Metal-Phone-Armor-For-Xiaomi-Mi6-Mi-6-Case-With-Tempered-Glass/32811879870.html
Rauke said:
Only one I know of:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Waterproof-Shockproof-Aluminum-Metal-Phone-Armor-For-Xiaomi-Mi6-Mi-6-Case-With-Tempered-Glass/32811879870.html
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Seems quite protected but my concern is what about the volume button? Considering that it is enclosed in a shell, what about the sound quality?
But have to say it definitely look solid for someone who rides motorcycle and have to go through the rain with the phone. I have encountered many unpleasant experience after rain. Phone will detect that there's a headphone connected and speaker volume sounds very cracking and raspy.
I'm also looking for a cover with proper protection for usb port. Nillkin transparent covet have this for some models (i.e. Redmi Note 4) but not for Mi 6... If someone find nice thin cover with plug for usb please let us know
LOVE MEI does a good one.
You can separately but usb type c dirt/dust plugs for cheap. But having it as a part of case is more convenient so I'll update my comment to add link to the case I'm using that has usb dirt plug.
Update:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B078...dpPl=1&dpID=415vgll9UxL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1
This.