Just thought I would let you see my homemade/converted stand that I converted from an ipod/iphone stand I brought from poundland for £1. The internal cable used was also from poundland for £1. The cables come 3 in a pack (1 Micro USB, 1 Mini USB, 1 Ipod/iphone), the only other thing used was a little bit of epoxy putty to hole the micro USB cable in (also from poundland).
Here's my picasa link https://picasaweb.google.com/stevvie/LGOptimus2XStand?authkey=Gv1sRgCPDbvJa0vc64IQ#
Cool would be good to paint it black to make less iGadget. But great job!!
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I have an old BLACK dell Axim X50v dock I might adapt next. Looks like it is the same size as the O2X.
Wow! it looks really good.
Updated pictures. Now I have sprayed it black to math optimus2X.
Looks verry good
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The universal moto dock is overpriced, and also crappy. I loved the D1/D2/X2 docks. This universal one they're doing now annoys me.
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Was debating getting one but I'd figure I'd try it out first. Do they have these in the Verizon showrooms?
verizonwireless.com has the D4 car mount which I already ordered and will give an update as to its quality and functionality when it arrives. They have it for $39.99 which is actually cheaper than past docks so I am pretty content with that.
Also, Best Buy is carrying the Zagg screen shields for about $20 which is not bad if you want something really pro to protect that gorilla glass. It fits well and is the only one I have seen that is specifically designed for the D4 as of right now.
As far as the dock goes it seems pretty solid I bought it on release day. pure gear also has has some accessories for the D4. I ordered the case/holster and the screen sheild
.PURETEK™ ROLL-ON SCREEN SHIELD KIT FOR MOTOROLA DROID 4KICKSTAND CASE + HOLSTER FOR MOTOROLA DROID 4
http://www.pure-gear.com/shop-by-device/motorola.html?p=2
zombie673 said:
verizonwireless.com has the D4 car mount which I already ordered and will give an update as to its quality and functionality when it arrives. They have it for $39.99 which is actually cheaper than past docks so I am pretty content with that.
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I would not recommend the $40 VZW D4 car mount. I bought it yesterday thinking it was the same as the $60 mount in the Motorola Store/Amazon (it's not) and returned it today. The VZW mount does not come with a power cable/charger and the 3.5mm jack needs to be plugged in every time you dock your phone to get audio from your car speakers, whereas the $60 mount has a 2-in-1 cable that connects both power and audio via USB. Definitely worth the extra 20 bucks IMHO.
VZW car dock: http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/...ryDetails&archetypeId=12989&accessoryId=50275
Motorola car dock: http://www.motorola.com/Consumers/U...ries/Car-Mounts/Vehicle-Dock-for-DROID4-US-EN
I bought the Power and protection package, the vehicle navigation dock, the HD Station, and the Lapdock 500 when I got the droid 4 - so I can answer questions on these items, if anyone has any.
Otter Box
The otterrbox case is now available on Ebay and probably all over by next week
Skinomi has their techskin available for the D4. I was much happier than the ZAGG, one the warranty is great, they replace for a nominal fee regardless of reason, two) cheaper for the same quality, three) I like the feel of the tech skin better.
I also bought the lapdock100 and love it. Nice quality and really gives me laptop light functionality. It can't/won't replace a laptop or desktop but makes things easier when trying to pump out some work emails or just general browsing.
i bought the holster clip from verizon for the phone, but it's too bulky, anyone see a smaller one, similar to the OG droid's?
anyone found just a simple charging cradle/dock yet? i really have no need for the HD dock bedside.
The $60 moto dock would be worthwhile if my car had a USB connection in the head unit but it doesn't so using my old car charger to plug it in doesn't really make a big difference to me.
I can say that I had a few connection issues with it, though. I think it was the CLA>USB adapter that I was using. I switched to a regular CLA with a micro USB built in and it seems to be working fine now.
I don't really have any issues with the quality of the dock but as previously stated, it doesn't come with a power cord which is a bit of a rip-off.
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I would not recommend the $40 VZW D4 car mount. I bought it yesterday thinking it was the same as the $60 mount in the Motorola Store/Amazon (it's not) and returned it today. The VZW mount does not come with a power cable/charger and the 3.5mm jack needs to be plugged in every time you dock your phone to get audio from your car speakers, whereas the $60 mount has a 2-in-1 cable that connects both power and audio via USB. Definitely worth the extra 20 bucks IMHO.
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Considering the MOTO car dock, even though it would be a $30 difference because of my company discount. Are you able to run other apps while in car dock mode? I'm thinking mainly of Trapster, since I have a few long road trips coming up this spring/summer...
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Are you able to run other apps while in car dock mode? I'm thinking mainly of Trapster, since I have a few long road trips coming up this spring/summer...
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Yes and no. The Car Home app does have a place for you to add a custom shortcut to an app, but only two or three I think. I rooted my phone and froze the Car Home app so the phone stays on the normal home screen and retains its full functionality when docked...so I'd recommend doing that.
I'm surprisingly happy with the Motorola dock and car mount for the Droid 4. I got both from Amazon.
Motorola HD Dock: Really impressed how it can be used for phones, tables, and has an adjustable insert if you have a protective case on the phone. This particular "version" of the dock did come with a power cord, something I see complained about heavily, and now I've got a spare charger. When docking, you can put it into a special bedside mode (clock, alarm, weather, time, etc), an office mode (messaging, calls, etc), or just charge. The connections on the bottom, as well as the backplate, are completely adjustable making usable for many different models. I haven't tried any of the HDMI out stuff yet because I don't have a cable.
Motorola Vehicle Mount: Very solid construction, mountable on either your window or dash. Also has an insert to allow for the phone to fit with or without a protective case. This "version" came with the charging/audio cable (not all do, apparently) and the plug has 2 USB connections for charging 2 things at once. The phone goes into a Car Mode while in the dock (large buttons, you can see it in the picture). You can Menu > Exit out of that to get to your normal home screens, but hitting the home button takes you back to the car mode interface.
Even though these are not the cheapest options out there, for the first time I feel like I'm getting something of value for the price, as opposed to OEM crap.
Hm, I had the option to buy a few of these with the phone and I skipped them. But now I find that the phone doesn't charge with my current DC-USB adapter and I have to buy a new adapter anyway. So annoying. Even with "standardized" USB ports they're still screwing this up.
On a side note, I'm also looking for screen protectors. Any recommendations on anti-glare vs other choices?
Thanks. I should have the Moto Vehicle Dock by Wednesday. Looking forward to trying it out.
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Hm, I had the option to buy a few of these with the phone and I skipped them. But now I find that the phone doesn't charge with my current DC-USB adapter and I have to buy a new adapter anyway. So annoying. Even with "standardized" USB ports they're still screwing this up.
On a side note, I'm also looking for screen protectors. Any recommendations on anti-glare vs other choices?
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the power adapter not working is probably a voltage issue, what does your DC-USB adapter put out? if its lower than what the D4 consumes, its not going to charge it.
as for screen protectors... i personally do not see the point. never had one on my OG or my DX and neither have any scratches on them.
No, not a voltage issue. Just that the old adapter was too dumb. (Dumb ones simply provide +5V on the USB power lines. Lots of devices these days require an actual USB protocol handshake before they will turn on their charge circuits. My Motorola KRZR was the first phone I had like this. My Sony MiniDisc too.)
I bought a couple of new ones, they work fine. http://www.buy.com/pr/product.aspx?sku=228256702&sellerid=14803920
I now have the LapDock500 too, my work paid for that. Haven't played with it much. It feels quite heavy for a 14" laptop. And I need to write a custom rule for Droidwall, to allow the webtop software to have network access. Right now with Droidwall enabled I can't make it do much at all.
I use an exogear generic mount in the car with an old motorola droid 1 charging cord. I froze motorola's horrible excuse for a car home and replaced it with the stock one. When I get in the car, I just clip my phone in, connect the charger, and click the car home icon. I have it set up with exactly the apps I want, including a screen with Pandora, Grooveshark, and my equalizer app, and another screen with short cuts to navigate to my apartment and home.
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Does any one know if this DOCK will fit my phone with a case on
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400532980746
the case is a simple cheap one here - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/310734558203
Thanks in advance, got a LG G2 coming on thursday.
Did you buy the dock yet? It looks nice, but honestly I wouldn't trust putting the weight of the phone on this dock, also it may damage the port if it is not installed properly, I prefer to hold both the phone and my charging cable when connecting. My biggest complaint is that AT&T version is not compatible with wireless charging...
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Did you buy the dock yet? It looks nice, but honestly I wouldn't trust putting the weight of the phone on this dock, also it may damage the port if it is not installed properly, I prefer to hold both the phone and my charging cable when connecting. My biggest complaint is that AT&T version is not compatible with wireless charging...
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Hey, no I haven't, most versions aren't wireless charging compatible
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With the weight of this phone, I wouldn't trust a dock unless it was specifically made to fit the phone.
I'd be worried about the charger port breaking or getting excessive wear.
Hi all,
I'm looking for a flip cover, boot type, with on the side a physical keyboard. I've seen several but always for tablet, 7" or higher but never for a smartphone... Ii could be useful for me. Someone knows if it exists ? Specific one or universal one, but for small tablet / big smartphone ( our LG G2 is 5" or something like that ). Maybe with a micro USB cable to connect to the USB port of the phone...
Thx :good:
Has anyone had any luck finding a decent dock for this phone? Alternatively, does anyone know if the G3 docks are usable?
My wireless g3 charging dock works fine with the g4
I used g3 charger cradle charge my g4,it works well
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Has anyone had any luck finding a decent dock for this phone? Alternatively, does anyone know if the G3 docks are usable?
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I buy at amazon last year
here!
What kind of dock you need? with or without charging??
Where did you buy that case ?
Not sure if you found your answer, but I just purchased and received the MOTONG Dual USB Cradle with Battery Slot Charger Dock.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010E4ASDU?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01
The dock fits well with the leather back and seems to stabilized while in the dock.
There seem to be many versions of this dock so take your pick.
It's inexpensive and it works...what more can you ask for?