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Car mount for phone with silicon case

Are there any mounts out there that can hold my phone with the standard verzion silicon cover attached? I am looking for a compact car mount like the standard car mount that has the attachment similar to the holster attachment where it just snaps in. I do not want the kind that grips the phone on the sides. I also do not want to have to modify my phone in any way.
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enricong said:
Are there any mounts out there that can hold my phone with the standard verzion silicon cover attached? I am looking for a compact car mount like the standard car mount that has the attachment similar to the holster attachment where it just snaps in. I do not want the kind that grips the phone on the sides. I also do not want to have to modify my phone in any way.
Thanks
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Having the silicon cover on the phone pretty much precludes using any snap-in holder. If for no other reason that the silicon does not snap.
Further ruling out a mount that would grip the phone would leave only one alternative: a custom mount that the phone would slip into.
That is talking about a mount custom made for the DINC.
No such thing on the market.
Not enough profit margin, unless you would be willing to pay an awful lot of money (enough for the manufacturer to recoup development and production costs) for it.

Your answer is the Soundgate M2 car mount. Very minimalistic in the car and all you do is stick a thin disc on the back of any case or phone directly. Google it. Sticky doesn't ruin your car either. I had it on an BMW M5 attached to the leather dash and it came off clean. Solid too performance on bumpy roads too.

Ed Zachary said:
No such thing on the market.
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ok, thanks, that what I had thought.
kwan said:
Your answer is the Soundgate M2 car mount. Very minimalistic in the car and all you do is stick a thin disc on the back of any case or phone directly. Google it. Sticky doesn't ruin your car either. I had it on an BMW M5 attached to the leather dash and it came off clean. Solid too performance on bumpy roads too.
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Yes I heard of that, and actually saw some photos of it on here. however I didnt want to have to glue something to my phone. especially since it has to keep going in my pocket. I suppose it depends just how thin it is. maybe its worth another look.
If I recall, the disc is metal and it is held on with a magnet? I wonder if I could stick the disc on the other side of my case so the back would be smooth

I had a Droid 1 and bought a SlipGrip OtterBox Car Holder. Search Ebay for it.
I now have an incredible with a seidio active case and it fits perfect. only this is you have to trim the bottom right piece to allow for the charger to plug in. It looks oem to me and much better than those "one size fits all" Car Mounts.

Large Holster for Note 2 with Case such as Seidio ACTIVE (and also a car mount)

If anyone is interested in a Large Case to carry the Note 2 if you have a case on it such as Seidio ACTIVE with Metal Kickstand i got this one...
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Note II Horizontal Leather Case with Magnetic closure with belt clip and belt loops (Plus Size will Fit w/ Otterbox Commuter on) + Cell Phone Antenna Booster
(link Belwo)
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Horizontal-Magnetic-Otterbox-Commuter/dp/B00AMOAW4S/ref=pd_cp_cps_2
When i got it a few weeks ago...it was $13.50 now it is $8 LOL. I have the Seidio ACTIVE with Metal Kickstand white
http://www.seidioonline.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=CSK3SSGT2K-GL
and it fits it almost 100% perfectly. There is a tiny bit of play (up/down....& side to side), but not much. It seems to fit better now that it has been broken in. And yes our phone is big so yes this is a big Horizontal Leather Case...but you get used to carrying it.
Although the pictures online make it look more like a grey leather, it is black. You can not see it in the pics online...but on the sides....a part of it has small strip of elastic. It "may" work for the extended case that comes with the 4500mAh extended battery. You could technically use this holster without a case on your Note 2...which i did for about 3 days before i got my case....but it will flop around a bit.
There are other reviewers on Amazon that say it fits with the Ottterbox Commuter and it is in the tile.
For those of you who want to mount it in the car...i suggest this. (see link below) i got the SM 678. and the legs are adjustable side to side. (I have wide for by the USB jack and close together for the top of the phone, so as not to cover the headphone jack.) And one side is movable with a fairly strong spring type mechanism to adjust for height... (which you can see in the videos...via Youtube...not my videos...).
Arkon -- car mounts -- Slim-Grip® Ultra™ Mounts for Smartphones & Tablets
http://arkon.com/Slim-Grip%20Ultra/index.html
some demo videos (Note 2 and S3 )
Note 2 Demo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnFQHEAt3Do
S32 Demo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56aPWiHTCt4
I live i South Florida and i always buy from Arkon... for all my phones. But being in S. Fl. the heat is brutal... especially inside your car. I used to have windshield mounts and then bought a "friction dash mount"....and the heat would make the suction cups lose suction and it would fall. The last straw for me was when i was using the Nav on my Nexus 1 and it fell.
So I decided to glue it to the part where you suction cup it to the dash mount... using Gorilla glue. It worked like a charm. Since the parts are interchangeable on the Arkon products it was not a big deal going from a bigger mount for each larger phone (LG G2x was next). The reason why i am telling you this, is that this new version will stick to any part of a flat surface on your dashboard (yes of course glass too). If there is any "texture " on your dash should hold as long as it is a plain (mostly flat) or completely flat. You need to pick a 100% or perhaps 90% (as in "very slightly" curved) flat surface. I do not know what new tech they are using, but it is better than an ordinary suction cup. Some parts on the inside of the cup has a tiny techture / ridges to it, compared to a completely flat surface like your average suction cup. I am sure other company's have this tech too. I think it is modeled after the Geckos feet. You have to look really close at it to see it.
Anyway... it has yet to fall. We are heading into summer soon...so we will see how it holds up. We have not hit the high 90's yet or at least i do not think so) If it craps out on me later, i will try an remember to post.
--> EDIT( 04-27-2013) ok the heat got to it. When i would come out to my car it would be laying on the floor. If you remove it before you leave the car, most likely not an issue. But I do not want to reset the view etc every time. So back to the dash mount where i have a suction cup glued to it with Gorilla glue.
I hope this helps....

Car holder while wearing case?

Does anyone know of a reasonably solid in-car holder that will grip the Note 2 while it has the official Samsung flip case on? I assume there isn't going to be one built for purpose so just need a reasonably strong universal one, presumably windscreen mount.
Anyone got a decent one they use that can hold the weight and size?

3Shirts said:
Does anyone know of a reasonably solid in-car holder that will grip the Note 2 while it has the official Samsung flip case on? I assume there isn't going to be one built for purpose so just need a reasonably strong universal one, presumably windscreen mount.
Anyone got a decent one they use that can hold the weight and size?
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Just picked up the iOttie XL for my new-to-me Note 2, works great. Best quality car dock I've had yet. Fits the Note 2 with a Case Mate Tough Case just barely! I understand the Note 2 with an Otterbox Defender is too big for it, but it should be fine for your application.

Looks good, thanks, I'll give it a try

3Shirts said:
Looks good, thanks, I'll give it a try
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iOttie should work well, check out my review links in the signature. But keep in mind that if you planning to go later with Zerolemon battery or thicker case like Defender, iOttie side grips won't cut it.

Ram mount x grip will work.
http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResu...45072079076045085078049048066085/Default.aspx

self mod
I don't know if this is what you are looking for but I mod this myself. I use two 1 inch rubberband and a rubber case where i cut along the side, top, and bottom.
I don't know why the picture is upside down when I uploaded

Rocketfish makes a decent mount that will fit a Note II with an Otterbox Defender. The contact points are flexible rubber, and seem like they'd securely grip any case. It comes with both suction and vent clip mounts, I've been very happy with it.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Rocketf...lack/9953877.p?id=1218200308619&skuId=9953877

Case that supports magnetic card mount and wireless charging?

Are there any cases besides the sold out Pitaka one that support both features?

XVIDA StickyPad compatible with most cases
skinote said:
Are there any cases besides the sold out Pitaka one that support both features?
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Apologies for the long reply...
You can check out XVIDA. I use the XVIDA Car Mount and an XVIDA StickyPad. (Note the XVIDA StickyPad works with the phone naked or with a smooth back case)
The are three variants. Suction Cup, Air Vent, and CD Slot Mount.
I also use their Desk Mount and Mountable Pad.
I am not sure if the XVIDA StickyPad is compatible with the Pitaka case. I am curious to know though. I have an X-Doria Galaxy Note 8 Case Defense Lux Carbon Fiber case, XVIDA StickyPad, Case friendly 0.33mm dot matrix tempted glass protector, and a uh ring finger thing. I like how the Pitaka case looks not sure about drop protection.
This case and screen protector combo has saved from a weird drop. Flying out of my hands screen first unto the metal protusions of a shopping cart. Broken screen protector near the Iris scanner and bottom near the default location of the back button. Screen was saved with no scratches or anything. I panicked though since this was just 3 days from my purchase.
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If the Note 8 case isn't smooth you need to use stronger double sided adhesives.

raphael.atienza said:
Apologies for the long reply...
You can check out XVIDA. I use the XVIDA Car Mount and an XVIDA StickyPad. (Note the XVIDA StickyPad works with the phone naked or with a smooth back case)
The are three variants. Suction Cup, Air Vent, and CD Slot Mount.
I also use their Desk Mount and Mountable Pad.
I am not sure if the XVIDA StickyPad is compatible with the Pitaka case. I am curious to know though. I have an X-Doria Galaxy Note 8 Case Defense Lux Carbon Fiber case, XVIDA StickyPad, Case friendly 0.33mm dot matrix tempted glass protector, and a uh ring finger thing. I like how the Pitaka case looks not sure about drop protection.
This case and screen protector combo has saved from a weird drop. Flying out of my hands screen first unto the metal protusions of a shopping cart. Broken screen protector near the Iris scanner and bottom near the default location of the back button. Screen was saved with no scratches or anything. I panicked though since this was just 3 days from my purchase.
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If the Note 8 case isn't smooth you need to use stronger double sided adhesives.
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I already have 2 scosche magnetic car mounts, so I was hoping for a solution that used those...that stickypad sounds like it might work, though, if there aren't any other options.

skinote said:
I already have 2 scosche magnetic car mounts, so I was hoping for a solution that used those...that stickypad sounds like it might work, though, if there aren't any other options.
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Oh sadly the Scosche Magnetic Car Mounts won't work. The magnets have to be around the qi wireless charging transmitter on the mount. Magnets and metal interferes with Qi wireless charging. In fact Qi wireless charging also slightly interferes with the S-Pen when using a wireless charging powerbank. I even got a notification pop-up stating that.
Mophie also has a solution but I don't want a battery case.

raphael.atienza said:
Oh sadly the Scosche Magnetic Car Mounts won't work. The magnets have to be around the qi wireless charging transmitter on the mount. Magnets and metal interferes with Qi wireless charging. In fact Qi wireless charging also slightly interferes with the S-Pen when using a wireless charging powerbank. I even got a notification pop-up stating that.
Mophie also has a solution but I don't want a battery case.
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Hrm, yeah the mophie also isn't water resistant. Wonder if the Pitaka really is the only solution for the time being...? Too bad so many people seem to be having customer support issues with them!

I have a Pitaka case and it is the only one that works with mag mounts and wireless charging. I think Pitaka is just overwhelmed with orders. Before I got this case I had to use a metal plate a small one and put it on the outside of my case all the way up by the camera for it to work with my wireless charger. It looks horrible but it worked. So when I heard about Pitaka I jumped on it fast. I ordered mine and the car mount and I received it in about 8 days. I would just keep checking back with them. It is well worth it.

Actually.. I did a slight modification to my spiegen, and it does both.. The only thing I did was cut one of the round magnets in half, and then, placed it in the normal indention for the magnet.. And I have used it now, for at least a good month without issue.. I also turn the phone landscape on the charging stand sometimes to watch a video while charging...
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MatroxD said:
Actually.. I did a slight modification to my spiegen, and it does both.. The only thing I did was cut one of the round magnets in half, and then, placed it in the normal indention for the magnet.. And I have used it now, for at least a good month without issue.. I also turn the phone landscape on the charging stand sometimes to watch a video while charging...
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Which spigen case? sounds like an easy mod

skinote said:
Which spigen case? sounds like an easy mod
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It was very easy mod.. Took about 3 minutes to cut the magnet.. The most difficult part of course was cutting the magnet(but if you have a dremel, it's a non thought). And it is the thin fit case.. Very, very easy.... Link below to the case and the magnets:
Spigen Thin Fit Galaxy Note 8 Case with SF Coated Non Slip Matte Surface for Excellent Grip and QNMP Compatible for Galaxy Note 8 (2017) - Matte Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073R7DFG1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_3zFgAb7GTE32F
Spigen Kuel A210 Metal Plates for Magnetic Car Mount Phone Holder QNMP Compatible [4 Pack - 2 Round, 2 Rectangle] - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E4U4X1I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_5DFgAbYYKBABH
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If you are willing to pay the price. Mophie's Charge Force line has this.
about 50 for the case and another 50 for the car charger.
100 for the case for the battery case version

MatroxD said:
It was very easy mod.. Took about 3 minutes to cut the magnet.. The most difficult part of course was cutting the magnet(but if you have a dremel, it's a non thought). And it is the thin fit case.. Very, very easy.... Link below to the case and the magnets:
Spigen Thin Fit Galaxy Note 8 Case with SF Coated Non Slip Matte Surface for Excellent Grip and QNMP Compatible for Galaxy Note 8 (2017) - Matte Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073R7DFG1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_3zFgAb7GTE32F
Spigen Kuel A210 Metal Plates for Magnetic Car Mount Phone Holder QNMP Compatible [4 Pack - 2 Round, 2 Rectangle] - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E4U4X1I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_5DFgAbYYKBABH
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Cut the magnet, or the metal plate?
I think I'll try the same thing with this caseology one

jason504 said:
I have a Pitaka case and it is the only one that works with mag mounts and wireless charging. I think Pitaka is just overwhelmed with orders. Before I got this case I had to use a metal plate a small one and put it on the outside of my case all the way up by the camera for it to work with my wireless charger. It looks horrible but it worked. So when I heard about Pitaka I jumped on it fast. I ordered mine and the car mount and I received it in about 8 days. I would just keep checking back with them. It is well worth it.
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Can you post a review and photos? Thank you

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Can you post a review and photos? Thank you
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...itaka-aramid-fiber-case-note-8-t3702737/page7

skinote said:
Cut the magnet, or the metal plate?
I think I'll try the same thing with this caseology one
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The magnet actually is the metal plate.. So it's one in the same..
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MatroxD,
Are you saying that you cut the round metal plate in 1/2 and only using half of the metal plate on the top part of the case cut out to provide more room for the wireless charging magnets?
Thanks
Elvis

elviso33 said:
MatroxD,
Are you saying that you cut the round metal plate in 1/2 and only using half of the metal plate on the top part of the case cut out to provide more room for the wireless charging magnets?
Thanks
Elvis
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I think your complicating it in your head, more than it really is, in action.. Visualize what I wrote, and then, look at the two pieces that I linked to.. And it will come to you.. You honestly just cutting the magnet (plate) in half and sticking it in the case indention that is already there.. Versus using the whole thing.. It's really, truly not technical at all..
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I figured it would be better if I just posted a picture..
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Ugh.. Won't let me put the picture in... Crazy Tapatalk..

Had to go web view for this.. lol

MatroxD said:
Had to go web view for this.. lol
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Huge thanks. That's what I was thinking you meant! :good::good:

elviso33 said:
Huge thanks. That's what I was thinking you meant! :good::good:
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No problem.. Hopefully it helped.. I just thought to myself when I got the 8 that there has to be an easier way to solve this.. I may at some point end up ordering that carbon case (honestly, it's just a sweet case), but spending 50.00 on a case, for me, I have a ton of hobbies already that suck up enough money..
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Am I the only one that doesn't use the metal plate the mount comes with? It just sticks to my phone without having to use a metal disc. I'm using a sosche magnetic mount, same story with my previous s7e and s8+, granted I am using one of the super thin peel case.

Pitaka MagEz case.

I was using the pitaka for my note 10+ didn't looked back since then.
Light, strong, nice, wireless charging and NFC works well with the aramid fibre. I have other carbon fibre casing which causes the NFC not to work.
Anyway best part is that the case is so thin and it's compatible with any magnetic mount! This means you do not need to have a separate metal plate on your phone or case, this casing have it embedded inside the case.
You can go to the link before to get your 10% off.
https://share.ipitaka.com/x/KhB8VU

Hi!
Does the Pitaka MagEZ car mount (non wireless charging) work with that case?
They say on their web page that it doesn't, but I would think that it does....
And how did you get yours already?? they have stated that shipping will start only on 7.9.2020

BWA80 said:
Hi!
Does the Pitaka MagEZ car mount (non wireless charging) work with that case?
They say on their web page that it doesn't, but I would think that it does....
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If you look at one of the pics I posted, it does state that it works with the car mount.
I do not have any pitaka car mount, but I uses this one other magnetic car mount and it works fine, with wireless charging too.
I placed order for my case very early. Perhaps thats why I got it early I guess.
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knight900 said:
I was using the pitaka for my note 10+ didn't looked back since then.
Light, strong, nice, wireless charging and NFC works well with the aramid fibre. I have other carbon fibre casing which causes the NFC not to work.
Anyway best part is that the case is so thin and it's compatible with any magnetic mount! This means you do not need to have a separate metal plate on your phone or case, this casing have it embedded inside the case.
You can go to the link before to get your 10% off.
https://share.ipitaka.com/x/KhB8VU
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Looks like bottom camera bump isn't protected only the top... Is the correct?

ram4ufriends said:
Looks like bottom camera bump isn't protected only the top... Is the correct?
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It actually is. Just a small bump, the reason you see it not is because I applied a camera glass protector that why it isn't
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knight900 said:
It actually is. Just a small bump, the reason you see it not is because I applied a camera glass protector that why it isn't
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What camera protector are you using?

ram4ufriends said:
What camera protector are you using?
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Just bought it online in my local country. Nothing special. Cheap stuffs.
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How is the cut along the side of the phone? I have had multiple cases from Pitaka but the on on my Note 10 Plus I couldn't stand and returned . They made the sides a little to short in my opinion and it was difficult to pickup because the edge. Tried the LaterCase and the sides cam up just enough to be comfortable. I want another Pitaka because the magnet and Samsung pay still working with it.

dainteg said:
How is the cut along the side of the phone? I have had multiple cases from Pitaka but the on on my Note 10 Plus I couldn't stand and returned . They made the sides a little to short in my opinion and it was difficult to pickup because the edge. Tried the LaterCase and the sides cam up just enough to be comfortable. I want another Pitaka because the magnet and Samsung pay still working with it.
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Not too sure about what you meant, but I felt the sides are ok.
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BWA80 said:
Hi!
Does the Pitaka MagEZ car mount (non wireless charging) work with that case?
They say on their web page that it doesn't, but I would think that it does....
And how did you get yours already?? they have stated that shipping will start only on 7.9.2020
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Other MagEZ cases work with the MagEZ car mount, but not the MagEZ case for Note 20 plus. However, their wireless charging car mount does work with MagEZ case for Note 20 Ultra.
Why not get the charging one? It's good to have a little charge while driving.
https://www.ipitaka.com/products/magez-mount-qi-for-s20-ultra-p40-pro

Is the air worth $10 more than the MagEz?
I have the MagEz on my S20 Ultra and rarely use the magnetic feature.
Plus, I think the finer pattern looks better even though the phone is huge.

I've been using the MagEZ case since the Note 8, and have the older Qi charging mount for my car (Not quick charge), and haven't looked back one bit. I'm trying to decide if I want to pick up the MagEZ Mount Qi Desktop, or the MagEZ Juice(Has a detachable Qi charging pack). Now that I look at their site, I might need to upgrade to the mount for the N20U......
They have some great products and even though the case doesn't offer much in the way of serious fall protection, it's very thin and has a great texture to it.

cpufrost said:
Is the air worth $10 more than the MagEz?
I have the MagEz on my S20 Ultra and rarely use the magnetic feature.
Plus, I think the finer pattern looks better even though the phone is huge.
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If you don't use the magnetic feature, you may consider the air case. Air case is more expensive because the aramid fiber used to make the case is rarer. By the look, you can see the pattern difference, and the touch is greater. And of course, lighter and thiner, without the magnetic feature.

i would like to see them make it in different colors like they do for the iphones. Also would like to see the heavy duty case they also make for iphones

Just got the Pitaka MagEZ case and it's nice but still wish the sides came up more. Here is it compared to the Spigen slim fit. You can see when you hold the phone with the Pitaka you are holding right on the cases edge. It's super slim so not to big a deal I just feel like it's less surface area and feels like it's going to slip sometimes. I have the Latercase coming soon and will see how that one is.

For me the Pitaka Mag case looks perfect. Mine should be here any day.
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I went for the pitaka Air case. Takes noting away from the feel of the phone while adding some much needed grip

I got the ultra 10 air case and it does NOT work with the new charging mount keep sfalling off. did I order the wrong case?

pospower said:
I got the ultra 10 air case and it does NOT work with the new charging mount keep sfalling off. did I order the wrong case?
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You did get the wrong case... air case has no metal plates, no magnetic feature. Sure thing it will fall off from the charging mount. You would need a Mag case, or get some metal strips for the air case.

Received my MagEZ case & car mount. Case is good, very light and slim, might not be super helpful for drops, but for surface level protection it should be good. There is a small amount of lift for setting the phone face down and around the camera. There appears to be a removable insert around the camera hold for the maybe 1 mm lip, but I'm not planning on taking that out, that doesn't appear to be an "intended" feature.
The car mount is good too, it holds on to the phone well
enough, but it has to rest on the camera module to get a snug grip and to charge the phone. The contact point that touches the camera is soft rubbery, so I don't think it'll scratch it, but if some dirt or something gets on there it may? Not sure