Mobile Phone Holders

[101RRS]

In my car I use the Magnetic Logitech mobile phone holder. It is suction capped to the windscreen and uses a strong magnet to hold the phone - metal plates are either stuck to the back of the phone or placed between the phone and its case. It worked well with my old Samsung S4 with the only issue being the holder would fall off the windscreen from time to time and the magnets would pick up magnetic material and scratch the back of the phone.

Now I have upgraded to a Google Pixel 2 XL and it is a much heavier phone - the old Samsung is 165gm and the new Google is 245gm so a lot heavier. The Logitech holder can still hold the phone - just, but hit a bump and the magnets are not strong enough and the phone falls away.

So time for a new holder - one suitable for a heavy phone and provides access to the buttons on the right hand side, the finger print scanner on the back and the charging port at the bottom.

I have used "normal type" suction cap holders before but they have not been very good with difficulty accessing controls, falling off the windscreen and excessive vibration with long arms.

So I am looking for recommendations for mobile phone holder that might suit my needs.

Thanks

Garry

[Homestar]

SWMBO uses the quadlock on her iphone something (huge thing). The case the phine mounts in makes it a little thicker but it is very easy to attach and remove from the holder in the car and is very secure when mounted. She uses this as there are a variety of mounts availble including arm bands.

Edit - looks like they only do cases for iphone and samsung but have a universal mount but no idea what that is like. It sticks to the back of the phone by the looks of it.

Smartphone Mounting For An Active Lifestyle™



– Quad Lock(R) Australia (https://www.quadlockcase.com.au/)

[101RRS]

Just googled them - it seems they have a big mount that is stuck to the back of the phone? Is that the same for your missus phone?

Cheers

Garry

[p38arover]

Now I have upgraded to a Google Pixel 2 XL

See Google Pixel Car Cradles | Car Mounts | Strike (http://www.strike.com.au/products/google-pixel-car-mounts)

[Geedublya]

Phone holder - Pixel 2 XL - Google - Phone Holders & Cradles - Device Holders | HoldMyPhone (http://www.holdmyphone.com.au/holders/phone/google/pixel-2-xl.html)

Car mount - 05-09 - Range Rover Sport - Land Rover - Car Dashboard Mounts - Device Mounts | HoldMyPhone (https://www.holdmyphone.com.au/mounts/car-dashboard-mounts/land-rover/range-rover-sport/range-rover-sport-05-09.html'mode=grid)

On the expensive side but very solid.

[101RRS]

See Google Pixel Car Cradles | Car Mounts | Strike (http://www.strike.com.au/products/google-pixel-car-mounts)

Thanks for that link Ron - have you used these? Looks as if I would have to remove the phone cover each time I wanted to use the mount.


Phone holder - Pixel 2 XL - Google - Phone Holders & Cradles - Device Holders | HoldMyPhone (http://www.holdmyphone.com.au/holders/phone/google/pixel-2-xl.html)

Car mount - 05-09 - Range Rover Sport - Land Rover - Car Dashboard Mounts - Device Mounts | HoldMyPhone (https://www.holdmyphone.com.au/mounts/car-dashboard-mounts/land-rover/range-rover-sport/range-rover-sport-05-09.html'mode=grid)



Thanks for the links - like the earlier cradle - I think the phone cover would have to be removed to use the cradle.

I will look more closely at the RRS link a little later.

Cheers

Garry

[Homestar]

Just googled them - it seems they have a big mount that is stuck to the back of the phone? Is that the same for your missus phone?

Cheers

Garry

No, on the iphone and samsung they do a complete slip on rubber heavy duty case that has the mount built into the back of it.

[p38arover]

Gary, I had a Strike holder for my iPhone 4 and had to remove the phone cover.

It's a toss up - get a holder where one can leave the cover on but one has to plug in a fly lead to charge, or get a holder where one removes the cover and just plugs the phone into the cradle.

[Tombie]

Gary, I had a Strike holder for my iPhone 4 and had to remove the phone cover.

It's a toss up - get a holder where one can leave the cover on but one has to plug in a fly lead to charge, or get a holder where one removes the cover and just plugs the phone into the cradle.

I have a Strike for my iPhone X that is made to handle my Lifeproof case (they do others for other cases also) - it has the passive antenna booster and Qi charging - no cable.

[AK83]

I used to run(still have it tho) a BFC magnetic Qi charging mount.
The magnet is the best thing about it(it's size and ring shape). Make an OK gesture with your hand, and the ring your index finger and thumb make is an idea of how large the magnetic hold is on the phone.
I also run a large phone 6.5" LG, weight unknown, 150-ish Gr I reckon.
Phone simply doesn't budge no matter the terrain, or speed. It almost feels like it has rare earth magnets ripping it out of your hands when you get it close.
Problem tho.
I modded it to use it with my RAM mount. RAM mounts are about as good as you get in terms of vibration resistance in the mount itself.
Mine are old tho, and the suction cup occasionally let go, dropping the entire mount to the floor. The actual problem is tho, that with the (micro USB) cable still attached, it's damaged the micro USB port connection on the BFC magnetic Qi plate.
So, invariably after many falls with the cable attached, it's charging was touchy. I need to pull it apart one day to resolder the micro USB port again.
The only caveat is that a silicon cover is required on the phone so it doesn't slip down the holding plate. I used to have a 'rugged' plastic cover, but it's smooth surface allowed it to slide down.
The only issue with the phone sliding down, is that the Qi coil isn't lined up and of course it then doesn't charge.

The other day in at JB, I found one that wasn't excessively expensive, whereas I got the BFC on the Bay.
The one from JB is either Scosche, or Magic Mount.
power connection threw me first in that its not micro USB, just the normal two pole barrel connectors seen on many devices. Power up(ie. charges) perfectly, but the magnetic holding design is less than ideal.
Magnet is strong, feels very positive, but the design is that you mount the metal plate at the bottom of the phone's back, so that it keeps the Qi coil totally free. Holds ok, has yet to fall(eg. over bad railway tracks), but because the magnet is at the lower vertical edge of the phone, it's always tilting the phone(ie. pivoting sideways at the top).

Can't use my BFG magnet in any way to help.
So while I'm happy with the new holder/charger, not as happy had I just repaired the BFC holder.

BFC cost me $60 something on ebay(actually have two, as I use one at home too). and I have yet to see other coil magnet type holders. I reckon that's the key, or much stronger magnets.
Brother has an ebay magnet holder( no charging) with used a small magnet attachment, and it holds his phone, but I don't like them .. and the cheapo flimsy arm it has is useless.

Had a quick peek and found that the Pixel 2 XL doesn't have Qi/wireless charging.
1/. I can highly recommend looking into it.
2/. can be a bit frustrating if you don't have access to a Qi charger.
eg. at work I used to easily unlcip my BFC holder, and take it with me in the trucks to charge phone. plug BFC into usb port in truck, and lay BFC in the dash console area, phone on BFC. easy. Can't do this now with the new mount/charger, so the home BFC has to come to work with me.
Annoying for a while until I fix the broken BFC.
Either charger still charges my phone tho. I used to worry about the quality of the cheapo aftermarket ebay Qi charge coils, but they're good. About a $ or so. Add to the rear of the phone, and under a cover and good to go.

I've broken two coil pads though, but that was due to being rough with them when I've had to disconnect them from the phone. Current one about a year + old now.

[p38arover]

I modded it to use it with my RAM mount. RAM mounts are about as good as you get in terms of vibration resistance in the mount itself.

I have a RAM mount for my iPhone5 on my motorbike. Never had an issue with it. I have been using the RAM from when I had the iPhone 4 version.

[WhiteD3]

I'm using an Iottie in the D5. Works a treat. Very flexible re install the the snap clip for the phone works well.

iOttie Easy One Touch 4 Smartphone Car Mount For iPhone and Android Phones (https://www.iottie.com/Product/Detail/5043/Easy-One-Touch-4-Dash-_-Windshield-Mount)

[101RRS]

I'm using an Iottie in the D5. Works a treat. Very flexible re install the the snap clip for the phone works well.

iOttie Easy One Touch 4 Smartphone Car Mount For iPhone and Android Phones (https://www.iottie.com/Product/Detail/5043/Easy-One-Touch-4-Dash-_-Windshield-Mount)

That thing in the middle of the holder is that a magnet to hold the phone. I am not sure those are clamping the phone would work with the Pixel 2 as the sides of the phone are squeezed to access functions and those arms would most likely turn these on. Likewise the back is a bit high so you cannot access the finger print scanner at the back to wake up the phone.

Edit - I just went onto their Aussie site and the only mount they have for my phone is for a bike.

Thanks for the tip - I appreciate it.

Garry

[AllTerr]

Also using the RAM X-Grip with windscreen mount. Had it over a year, and has never fallen off or vibrated even with a 7" tablet on it

[WhiteD3]

Not a magnet. Its a switch that when pressed by the back of the phone when you push it into the cradle, releases the two spring loaded side arms to come in a grab the phone. The bottom arm is adjustable in it height to allow for different phones.


That thing in the middle of the holder is that a magnet to hold the phone. I am not sure those are clamping the phone would work with the Pixel 2 as the sides of the phone are squeezed to access functions and those arms would most likely turn these on. Likewise the back is a bit high so you cannot access the finger print scanner at the back to wake up the phone.

Edit - I just went onto their Aussie site and the only mount they have for my phone is for a bike.

Thanks for the tip - I appreciate it.

Garry

[101RRS]

Thanks