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Official Samsung Car Dock / Desk Dock

Just came across these:
samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ECS-V1A3BEGSTA
samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ECR-D1A3BEGSTA
Anyone tried these? I'm also wondering if they will work with the Sprint Nexus S 4G - Samsung's page says they will, but the 4G phone is going to be 1mm thicker and they could have just screwed up.

I can't say anything about the car dock because I don't use any. But, as for the desktop dock, I recommend taking a look at the KiDiGi dekstop dock for Nexus S. It looks awesome, it holds it tight into place, and it's not that expensive; also, it has a version with a 2nd battery compartment.

Carvin226 said:
Just came across these:
samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ECS-V1A3BEGSTA
samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ECR-D1A3BEGSTA
Anyone tried these? I'm also wondering if they will work with the Sprint Nexus S 4G - Samsung's page says they will, but the 4G phone is going to be 1mm thicker and they could have just screwed up.
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I've got both.
Nothing fancy, no bells or whistles.
Desktop dock has a blue LED to indicate when the phone is plugged in. When it's docked, the phone automatically goes to clock mode. Press the clock app on your phone's desktop to see what it looks like.
Car dock is completely passive. Very sturdy though so the phone sits there without jiggling, even when you press the screen/keys. Cheaper models are sometimes not quite so sturdy.
But both seem very good build quality. I'm happy with both of them.
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Mind if I ask where you purchased them from? Samsung's online store always says they're backordered. I've been looking everywhere online for another place that sells these docks ever since the phone came out, but I can't find them for purchase anywhere. Thanks in advance for any help.

@kofruge -
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/samsung-desktop-dock-for-samsung-google-nexus-s-p28223.htm
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/samsung-google-nexus-s-vehicle-dock-p28222.htm
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I have been on the fence about the desktop dock, but may have to buy one! Does it slide in and connect pretty easily?

Yes it plugs in and connects very easily and smoothly.
Feels like a very nice fit between the phone and the desk dock.
With the car dock the fit is very tight, which is good because the phone is not moving from its place at all.
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Great thanks! Gotta get one now! Guess ill order from Samsung and hope it doesn't take too long to ship!
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Man, how I wish they delivered to the U.S. I've been dying for one of those desk docks...

I'm ordering from Samsung to US will keep everyone posted on shipping times. I know it says they are backordered.
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Can the desktop dock be turned upright? Or does it have to lay on its side?

AshsToAshs said:
Can the desktop dock be turned upright? Or does it have to lay on its side?
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Only on it's side
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The dock is finally available to purchase!!
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ECR-D1A3BEGSTA

SupaDupaFly24 said:
The dock is finally available to purchase!!
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ECR-D1A3BEGSTA
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I found mine at best buy last night...they had both car and desk dock. I purchased the desk dock for work and love it. Just used it this morning for first time. Slides in easily and goes into landscape clock app automatically when plugged in displaying time and weather. Very cool!

does it come with a built in bluetooth? like the nexus one dock

I don't believe so...nothing mentioned on the box...just seems to charge phone and throw into landscape dock mode.

Skillz1318 said:
I don't believe so...nothing mentioned on the box...just seems to charge phone and throw into landscape dock mode.
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can you take some pictures of it for us? those bad photoshop jobs on the sammy website make me curious what it really looks like.

I will try tomorrow. I don't have a camera so will use new iPad I got yesterday! Loving dock so easy to slide in phone and the dock mode with time and weather. Also let's meet easily charge phone while at work so it easily lasts all day and night now!
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Car dock
I just got a case from the sprint store yesterday. Do you think the phone will still fit in the car dock or will I have to remove the case?

vwdoc2000 said:
I just got a case from the sprint store yesterday. Do you think the phone will still fit in the car dock or will I have to remove the case?
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I looked at them both at the local Best Buy. They don't look like they would work with a case so ill probably put just an invisible shield on to use the car dock.
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Charging Dock

Looks like AT&T is listing a charging dock for the Vivid now. Has anyone seen one in a retail outlet?
<< Can't post a URL yet, but if you google 'ATT HTC VIVID DOCK' you'll see the link >>
Sean

TimeOut42 said:
Looks like AT&T is listing a charging dock for the Vivid now. Has anyone seen one in a retail outlet?
<< Can't post a URL yet, but if you google 'ATT HTC VIVID DOCK' you'll see the link >>
Sean
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It should be illegal to sell that for $50! I want one, but for $50??

TimeOut42 said:
Looks like AT&T is listing a charging dock for the Vivid now. Has anyone seen one in a retail outlet?
<< Can't post a URL yet, but if you google 'ATT HTC VIVID DOCK' you'll see the link >>
Sean
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I saw that on their site, too. (LINK) At that price I'm going to pass and wait for the aftermarket ones to show up on eBay.
-Brett.

Has any one tried this dock, just wanted to see if it would work if I had a case around. The last time I got one for Desire HD it fit perfectly but then I could not use a hard/soft case.

Well call it a test.
So, although there are not any charging docks out there for the HTC Vivid, there are charging docks out there for similar phones. That being said, I'm going to purchase this...
generic looking charging dock​...for the HTC Thunderbolt and see how well it works. I figure I might have to give it some support in the back, but all in all it should be a good fit, not to mention the extra battery charging slot will be useless. I'm also going to pick up one of these...
window mount charging docks​...and modify it so the Vivid will fit. The Vivid is .2" wider than the thunderbolt, so I figure it'll just make for a more tight fit.

charging dock and Car Mount
I bought few months ago this car mount (Exomount) from Amazon, I use 2 of them one at home and one in the car, It can hold anything so I use it as dock station too, So far it never failed me I drive around 6 hrs a day and its always sticked to my windshield never had problem with it, plus its cheap $ 15 sorry cant post links just search at Amazon "Exomount Universal Car Mount".

Vivid and dock or on the way from AT&T. Will post pics ASAP and answer any questions. I work for AT&T so I will report back on which cases still fit in the dock, if any, that we sell.
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propofokgov said:
So, although there are not any charging docks out there for the HTC Vivid, there are charging docks out there for similar phones. That being said, I'm going to purchase this...
generic looking charging dock​...for the HTC Thunderbolt and see how well it works. I figure I might have to give it some support in the back, but all in all it should be a good fit, not to mention the extra battery charging slot will be useless. I'm also going to pick up one of these...
window mount charging docks​...and modify it so the Vivid will fit. The Vivid is .2" wider than the thunderbolt, so I figure it'll just make for a more tight fit.
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As an update to my original post, I received the window mount that I listed and after cutting off the far left side (the part the wraps around the top corner of the phone) it fit perfectly and it initiates the car mode when I put my phone in. The only downside is that it doesn't work with my TPU case in, but I think I have a plan to fix that

propofokgov said:
As an update to my original post, I received the window mount that I listed and after cutting off the far left side (the part the wraps around the top corner of the phone) it fit perfectly and it initiates the car mode when I put my phone in. The only downside is that it doesn't work with my TPU case in, but I think I have a plan to fix that
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awesome, if you can, some pucs would be nice

zombie.raised said:
Has anyone tried this dock, just wanted to see if it would work if I had a case around. The last time I got one for Desire HD it fit perfectly but then I could not use a hard/soft case.
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In a weak moment, I coughed up the $50 for this dock. At lease it comes with another wall-to-USB plug and a micro-USB cord. It works great, but I don't use a case. It is a snug fit. I doubt that it would work with any but the thinnest cases (without modification).

do you have a dock that automatically enters dock mode?
Does anybody have a dock, Car or Desk that automatically places the phone into dock mode? As I understand it other docks use a resistor between pins 4 and 5 to place the phone into dock mode. If you have a dock that automatically places your phone into dock mode, could you measure the resistance between pins 4 and 5. I've tried the 365K ohms suggested in another thread but it does not seem to have any effect.
Thanks.

I will try and post this tomorrow.

I have a resistance substitution box so I ran through a bunch of values. What I found is from about 12K to 9.8K Car Dock Mode is selected. From 1000K to 500K Desk Mode is selected. So I selected 10K for Car Mode and build a cable that seems to work. For Desk Mode I'd like to use 680K.
Then again. looking at these numbers I'm not too sure about the Desk Mode numbers I think they may be off by an order of magnitude, so I'm going to run those tests again. Ignore the Desk Mode number for now.

Bought the dock from AT&T (online) today after I got tired looking for one. Free 2 day shipping plus the cords included so that helped feel not so bad for it. I'll let yall know if it fits with the TPU case.

I just made this makeshift stand for mine for free with little materials.It may not be the prettiest but it does the job.Im going to glue rubber to the bottom and fill it with something heavy like sand or lead tomorrow.Works great here at home!Beef Jerky can,zip ties,and paper clips.Works for now!I decided to use the can so my volume button can be placed at the top while plugged in.Holds it in landscape or portrait mode.

^ lol
I was supposed to get a free Titan but the store screwed up, I had already bought a cheap titan dock from ebay for like 9 shipped. fits the vivid great!

HEHE!
Will any of these docks work with this otterbox commuter case?Let me know if anyone tries one.Thanks!

i have an otter box defender for my vivid. will it fir on the desk/car dock while in the otter box?

woodsytattooman said:
HEHE!
Will any of these docks work with this otterbox commuter case?Let me know if anyone tries one.Thanks!
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StoneyBK said:
i have an otter box defender for my vivid. will it fir on the desk/car dock while in the otter box?
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Nope. It won't even fit in with the TPU case.

travisxcore said:
Nope. It won't even fit in with the TPU case.
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Thanks Man!

Charging Cradle.

Hi everyone,
Has anyone been able to find a charging cradle (that enabled dock mode) on the internet?
I have found 1 on the HTC website which I can't get as I am in Australia, and I also found a generic one where the charger is in the middle of the dock, which means the phone would hang half way off the dock.
Has anyone had any luck finding one online?
Thanks

was looking into this myself... i amazon'd htc vivid cradle and got this
http://www.amazon.com/GSI-Quality-Desktop-Charger-Data-Sync/dp/B006L8FU96/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1328242977&sr=8-2
Havnt used it myself but it beats the 40$ ones i have seen.

mikewilld said:
was looking into this myself... i amazon'd htc vivid cradle and got this
http://www.amazon.com/GSI-Quality-Desktop-Charger-Data-Sync/dp/B006L8FU96/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1328242977&sr=8-2
Havnt used it myself but it beats the 40$ ones i have seen.
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Id take this one over the OEM one mainly because it has the extra battery charger on the back, not to mention that its much cheaper than the OEM dock. But, I cant use a dock due to my otterbox defender case. So, my solution was to get a plate stand, like what you use to prop a dinner plate up in a china cabinet or something, and use that. Works well. I just sit it in the stand where the charger port is on top, and run the charger cable up and behind it. Then just activate dock mode through the icon in the app drawer. Much cheaper and I can still use my otterbox defender. Doesnt look half bad on my desk and nightstand either.

mikewilld said:
was looking into this myself... i amazon'd htc vivid cradle and got this
http://www.amazon.com/GSI-Quality-Desktop-Charger-Data-Sync/dp/B006L8FU96/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1328242977&sr=8-2
Havnt used it myself but it beats the 40$ ones i have seen.
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does this case activate dock mode when plugged in. If so it might be the prefect buy.

Cant get them to ship it to Australia... can anyone find this anywhere else, I can't find it in the usual haunts

yeah i really want one but can find a good buy that will ship to Aus

I wonder if anyone on XDA could help us by acting in proxy

make it worth my time and ill do it...

HTC is offering this - and at a reduced price of A$69+Shipping http://www.htcaccessories.com.au/Velocity_Cradle_Battery.aspx
- Battery
- Dock for Phone
- Dock for additional battery

Does anyone have/use this cradle? Will it work with a case or do you have to remove it. It looks like the HTC version, I would have to remove case every night.

When my arrives I'll let you know.

It is pretty good. The cradle has an insert that you can remove if you have a case on your phone but that said, I don't know how it would go with all cases. Anyway - it is one device that charges both the phone and extra battery in one. Good price considering it also comes with a HTC Batt as well.

Keyboard ?

My n7 gonna be in my hand tmr and it would be for school note, so im trying to find a good keyboard for this ? Any suggestion would be nice
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http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BLACK-US...2?pt=AU_TabletAccessories&hash=item4605c70d5a
i've got one of these. works fairly well, but can take a bit of getting used to.

I really like using my Microsoft Arc keyboard. It's pretty much full size, but I can't type anywhere near as fast on anything smaller. It's slick, light and has a carry pouch. Tiny dongle into USB OTG cable.
I also have a mini bluetooth keyboard that is about the size of my phone. It's ok, but not any great advantage over the on screen keyboard.

Out of all the bluetooth keyboards that I have seen, Logitech one is by far the best.

ajamils said:
Out of all the bluetooth keyboards that I have seen, Logitech one is by far the best.
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Like I posted in another tread, I found this keyboard on ebay significantly cheaper (open box)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Logitech-Bl...9778&pid=100015&prg=1017&rk=1&#ht_2660wt_1396

I'm using my old Galaxy Tab keyboard/case. Had to shim the bottom to get it centered in the case, but it works reasonably well.
http://www.amazon.com/eWonder-Wirel...24184&sr=8-2&keywords=ewonder+galaxy+tab+case

I still have the hp touchpad keyboard, it's pretty good to type on and light weight too, just not sure how to carry both together.

goku16 said:
My n7 gonna be in my hand tmr and it would be for school note, so im trying to find a good keyboard for this ? Any suggestion would be nice
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This keyboard is super cheap and at least one guy is claiming that it works great with his Nexus 7.
Has anyone else tried it?

theanand said:
I still have the hp touchpad keyboard, it's pretty good to type on and light weight too, just not sure how to carry both together.
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I've got one too. Great to haul around for note taking. It fits well in a bag since it's ~1/4" thick up until the battery compartment. Just wedge your N7 under the thin part and let the back of the keyboard sit off to the side.

Zoide_ said:
This keyboard is super cheap and at least one guy is claiming that it works great with his Nexus 7.
Has anyone else tried it?
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Just got another comment from the Amazon thread, and apparently it doesn't fit the Nexus 7 very well:
R. Brent says:
I also bought this keyboard to use with the Nexus 7. I'm a bit impressed with how usable it is, as long as I remember not to try and type quickly.
The Nexus 7 is not a good fit. The adjustable clip doesn't quite get tight enough, and the Nexus 7 will slide out from the sides. However, it does work to hold it upright.
For less than $10, I still think it was worth the price though.
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You know what would kick ass? A Microsoft Surface-like case - with a kickstand in the back and a hard cover in the front that is also a keyboard.
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Just saw a wireless keyboard and mouse on groupon for $29. I'd post a link but can't. If someone can find it it would be great to hear your thoughts. Ends in like 20 some hours lol
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Zoide_ said:
This keyboard is super cheap and at least one guy is claiming that it works great with his Nexus 7.
Has anyone else tried it?
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Just got another comment from the Amazon thread, and apparently it doesn't fit the Nexus 7 very well:
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I purchased 3 different ones just like that. they all work with NeXus 7 no issues. The top arm moves up and down and fits the NeXus 7 just fine. I even have it with the NeXus7 case on it. then it becomes a tight fit.
But it does work, and for 10-15 bucks depending on which one you purchase.

Gunthermic said:
I purchased 3 different ones just like that. they all work with NeXus 7 no issues. The top arm moves up and down and fits the NeXus 7 just fine. I even have it with the NeXus7 case on it. then it becomes a tight fit.
But it does work, and for 10-15 bucks depending on which one you purchase.
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Which ones d you have?
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Gunthermic said:
I purchased 3 different ones just like that. they all work with NeXus 7 no issues. The top arm moves up and down and fits the NeXus 7 just fine. I even have it with the NeXus7 case on it. then it becomes a tight fit.
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Naw, not quite:
If you turn the case sidewise, the Nexus slides out. Keeping the Nexus inside its case makes it a good fit though.

Genuine Samsung Note 2 Car Dock...

Just bought this.....should last me with note 3 I think....
Decided to get it today since it's a good price and there is not much others around...
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ORIGINAL...pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item1e72ef00ee&_uhb=1
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Nice. I may bite on this:good:

I went ahead and ordered this since I really need a good car mount. I will report back once it arrives in 1-3 weeks.

GENUINE SAMSUNG C&T (=PLEOMAX) UNIVERSAL CAR HOLDER
So.. it's just a universal mount made by Pleomax, who also supposedly makes Samsung official accessories? Kind of shady.
I'll wait for a real dock with a charger and preferably audio out over usb.

Nice find, ill get one myself too. Hopefully itll fit with my case
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LucJoe said:
GENUINE SAMSUNG C&T (=PLEOMAX) UNIVERSAL CAR HOLDER
So.. it's just a universal mount made by Pleomax, who also supposedly makes Samsung official accessories? Kind of shady.
I'll wait for a real dock with a charger and preferably audio out over usb.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pleomax
Looks legit enough for me.

this is just a tease without the USB Injector
If it had that I'd bite. $19.99 is a good price if you don't need that however.

Nice, added to my watch list...

Pity that there is not a proper car dock yet. Had to buy a new car mount aswell. I just bought some pretty generic and cheap holder from Ebay to hold the phone in place while waiting for some cheap docking solution.

amishbobinc said:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pleomax
Looks legit enough for me.
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I understand Pleomax makes accessories for Samsung, but this is definitely a Universal car dock, probably this one: http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ECS-K200BEGSTA
Advertising it as a Genuine Samsung Note 2 car dock is misleading.

Does the phone detect the dock and enable car mode?
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programatix said:
Does the phone detect the dock and enable car mode?
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I highly doubt it since there is no micro USB integrated into it. It's just a piece of plastic so your phone doesn't know it's in it.
Just put an NFC tag on the dock. When you insert it, it will do whatever you programmed it to do.
That dock looks like any ordinary eBay generic piece of plastic, BTW. Nothing special about it, IMO. I have a generic squeeze handle one and it works great with any case. The one in the OP looks to only work naked. Not worth the hassle, IMO.

ericshmerick said:
I highly doubt it since there is no micro USB integrated into it. It's just a piece of plastic so your phone doesn't know it's in it.
Just put an NFC tag on the dock. When you insert it, it will do whatever you programmed it to do.
That dock looks like any ordinary eBay generic piece of plastic, BTW. Nothing special about it, IMO. I have a generic squeeze handle one and it works great with any case. The one in the OP looks to only work naked. Not worth the hassle, IMO.
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Thanks for the reply. I was wondering since some phone and dock doesn't need to be connected to switch, which confused me on how does the docking work. Anyway I have some NFC tags but so far the is no good app to automatically enable the driving mode without starting S Voice. I tried tasker and I can configure it to switch to the car mode (the icon appeats) but it doesn't enable driving mode (the one which enable the phone to read out events).
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Has anyone tried this with the Otterbox Defender? Does it fit?

Max open Cradle
Please tell me what is the actual max open?
Is it really 85 mm? Note 2 + case ...
Can you put it with slim plastic cover like Mercury?
Thank you for answer!
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How about the Holder:
GENUINE SAMSUNG GALAXY S2 3 4G NEXUS NOTE 2 iPhone 5 CAR HOLDER CRADLE MOUNT.
Will it fit with Slim back Case?
Anyone have bought and use it?
Thanks!

a silly question, galaxy note 2 is the same with note 8000?