will there be a car dock? - Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE

I loved the car dock for my original Evo. I just assumed there would be one for the LTE - but after getting the phone and seeing the power port on the upper left side, I am thinking no dice on any dock for this phone. any official news/word? any rumors even?

HTC already had one for around$35. I believe you can get it at a sprint store. Theres a couple reviews out there check the accessories sub-forum.
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durandetto said:
HTC already had one for around$35. I believe you can get it at a sprint store. Theres a couple reviews out there check the accessories sub-forum.
Sent from my EVO LTE!!
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that's NOT the HTC car dock!
that's an iGrip car dock branded for Sprint, I'm also waiting for the HTC car dock for the EVO... I had one for my EVO 4G and My EVO 3D.. now I want one for my EVO LTE.

Just my thoughts, the I grip is 100 times better and more secure.
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rpoz4z said:
that's NOT the HTC car dock!
that's an iGrip car dock branded for Sprint, I'm also waiting for the HTC car dock for the EVO... I had one for my EVO 4G and My EVO 3D.. now I want one for my EVO LTE.
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are you sure? i have not seen an igrip one with built in port like that, they are just teh universal style with clamp arms.

Anyone have any luck with a 3rd party car app?
I installed one, but now nothing happens when I dock my phone.

jeeplj8 said:
are you sure? i have not seen an igrip one with built in port like that, they are just teh universal style with clamp arms.
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I'm 10000% positive..
My girlfriend has one for her EVO 3d and it's almost identical..
the HTC car dock will look almost identical to the HTC car dock that they have for the One X.
I don't like the iGrip because it's not as versatile as the HTC car dock.. I had the HTC car dock for my "old" EVO 3d and it's WAAAAY better than the iGrip, only down side is that it will probably cost around $60.00

rpoz4z said:
I'm 10000% positive..
My girlfriend has one for her EVO 3d and it's almost identical..
the HTC car dock will look almost identical to the HTC car dock that they have for the One X.
I don't like the iGrip because it's not as versatile as the HTC car dock.. I had the HTC car dock for my "old" EVO 3d and it's WAAAAY better than the iGrip, only down side is that it will probably cost around $60.00
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wouldn't the one from the one x fit our phones anyway?

Just for the record, this thing is fantastic:
http://www.goodandevo.net/2011/05/visormount-mounts-htc-evo-4g-on-car-visor.html
I haven't used it with the EVO LTE, yet, but I loved it with the 4G.
I know it's not a car dock, but I figure some people may not be familiar with it. This + USB charger and some creative wiring = slick, out-of-the-way install.

closing this thread for a few reasons....One its about an Accessory in the General Section....Two, its a Question.....and three there is already a thread discussing the car dock...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1667679
Either continue discussion there or open a new thread in the appropriate section if you feel the one I liked still does not suit what you are wanting...

Related

3vo docks?

hey guys I am looking for a dock to use when I am at home .And because I can't use the kickstand anymore and the kickstand case can't be used when charging looks like a dock is the way to go(might be some conspiracy theory on making people buy docks lol).
Anyway is the one at best buy the only one? Any reviews? Thanks!
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The updated version of the kickstand case does indeed allow charging and kickstand use.
Ok I will check it out. I'm still interested in docks though
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I'm interested in this as well. I loved charging my Droid on its dock at night. Would love to get one for the EVO 3d.
Meant to look for one when I got it at sprint but was too distracted.
How much was the one at bestbuy?
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There is 2 available through htc
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http://shop.htcpedia.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=1418&page=3&subcategory_id=18
Nav from there. It is not the product link
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I believe that the home dock is an expense solution compared to the stock EVO 4G one. I don't believe that it comes power cable, and definately doesn't come with HDMI (MHL compatible). So for $50 you get a EVO 3D holder. Might wait until 3rd party comes up with something better than OEM.
Also side note: Funny that Sprint is selling 3rd party iGrip car docks for $40 and BestBuy has the HTC OEM one for $60. Actually think that the HTC one is a little nicer and possibly worth the extra $20. I had the OEM one for my EVO 4G and found it very useful on long trips to keep my phone ready for GPS or as a MP3 player.
Thanks guys, I will look around.
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Desk/Car Docks with Audio Out?
Does anyone know if there is or will be a car or desk dock with 3.5 mm audio out? I don't know if the EVO 3D even supports audio out from the USB port, but considering that there is HDMI out, I'd say its quite possible.
I've been looking at car docks online. I've found a couple that had micro-USB for charging, but not audio out.
i cant believe there sold out everywhere!!!!!!!

Official HTC Car Kit

I remember a while back around the time the EVO 3D was released that there was an EVO 3D Car mount/car Kit. It held the phone and charged it at the same time. The kind that you put on the windshield. I cant seem to find it anywhere on the internet and Im positive it was made by HTC.
I think it was something like this
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/htc-car-holder.jpg
Actually this is the one i'm talking about. The Official EVO 3D Car Mount.
Cant seem to find it anywhere...
https://plus.google.com/photos/104956555684725359311/albums/5625951101715131105
Best buy has them for $29.99
I had the official one for the EVO 4G one. Paid $10 on amazon.
I paid $20 for the official EVO 3D one at opentip.com. Very high quality and this one came with a dual USB car charger and a 10 foot USB cable with suction cup. Stay away from those universal ones, they suck.
I hated that charger. It's short and doesn't rotate well.
Via My HTC Evo 3D On The Now Network From Sprint.
If you say so. The cable is long enough for me
Runs great on my Evo 3d. Love the new search button for the app drawer.
Just picked up the one from Igrip that they sell on the sprint site, very rugged and well made(so far) It will accept smaller cases but nothing very large. Pretty happy with it. How ever you have to supply your own cables, but the mount does provide for descent cable management with the usb socket on the backside. and clips to attach your cord to.
::EDIT:: 2d camera lense is perfectly usable while it's mounted, however the 3d lense is covered up.
I've got a windshield that extends forward quite a bit and the mount on this thing is pretty long and actually lines up my evo within easy reach. Was using an exo-mount but this thing is much better.
http://www.amazon.com/iGRIP-Sprint-Perfekt-Vehicle-Mount/dp/B005EHMM4G

Accessories for EVO 4G LTE

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Accessories from htcpedia
New items from HTC for this new generation line up of phones:
HTC Car Stereoclip Audio Bridge
http://shop.htcpedia.com/htc-car-stereoclip-audio-bridge-a100.html
HTC Meda Link HD
http://shop.htcpedia.com/htc-media-link-hd-adapter-dg-h200.html
HTC MHL to HDMI Adapter
http://shop.htcpedia.com/htc-mhl-adapter.html
There is also the Car mount kit, but it is for the ONE X and I doubt the casing of the EVO 4G LTE and One X are the same, thus making the kit unusable for the EVO 4G LTE.
Would like to replace the top back part to match the matte finish on the bottom.
Hopefully someone makes a replacement.
Otterbox Cases For EVO LTE
Defender Series
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007TRUW14/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
Note: Also available in Blue.
Commuter Series
http://www.amazon.com/OtterBox-77-20042-Commuter-Series-HTC/dp/B007TRUW0A/ref=pd_sim_sbs_cps_1
Note: Also available in Pink.
Here is a link to ALL the Evo 4G LTE accessories on the HTCPediashop site http://shop.htcpedia.com/evo-one-accessories.html
I am curious if anyone knows how long it takes before or after a device comes out for SGP Steinheil to come out with their screen protectors. I am currently awaiting an email reply, however It's probably not going to be greatly informative.
I must vouch, my SGP Steinheil Ultra Crystal screen protector for my OG evo has lasted 11 months so far, and I still have 1 more left in the packaging.
Are there any other brands comparable to SGP? I've had one from the sprint store, some from Seidio, both didn't last long.
Edit: I realize they have an HTC One X screen protector. Are both 4.7" screens identical?
typhoonikan said:
New items from HTC for this new generation line up of phones:
HTC Car Stereoclip Audio Bridge
http://shop.htcpedia.com/htc-car-stereoclip-audio-bridge-a100.html
HTC Meda Link HD
http://shop.htcpedia.com/htc-media-link-hd-adapter-dg-h200.html
HTC MHL to HDMI Adapter
http://shop.htcpedia.com/htc-mhl-adapter.html
There is also the Car mount kit, but it is for the ONE X and I doubt the casing of the EVO 4G LTE and One X are the same, thus making the kit unusable for the EVO 4G LTE.
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Sure these accessories are compatible with the sprint version of one X? For some reason, they are saying that they are incompatible....
chuunarusamurai said:
Sure these accessories are compatible with the sprint version of one X? For some reason, they are saying that they are incompatible....
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Go to the link I provided for the 4G LTE specific accessories.
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HTC Ballistic SG for the EVO 4G LTE
SteelH said:
HTC Ballistic SG for the EVO 4G LTE
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Good to see you here Steel
XO Skins is shipping their protectors may be a good alternative to the back
http://xoskins.com/cell-phone-skin-protectors/htc-skin-protectors/htc-evo-lte-4g-full-body-protector
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Go to the link I provided for the 4G LTE specific accessories.
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Would our power cords like the cig lighter charger and wall chargers work with the Lte from or Og evo ? or is the output power and mw's different ?
SilentSummer said:
Would like to replace the top back part to match the matte finish on the bottom.
Hopefully someone makes a replacement.
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ditto. looking for a supplier. if anybody finds one, PM me, please

Car docks? - [Update] 05/11/2012

Ok so yeah real easy question i guess we might not know for another 2 weeks but like i already ordered most of my accessories ahead of time Im down to the Car dock.
I currently have the OGEvo and use the htc car dock every day. Literally, If the phone is not in my hand it is in the dock.
I understand they have the same general size but I am wondering if the E4GLE is the same shape and if it fits in the HOX Car Dock?
***Update
So Engadget updated its review of E4GLE and they said "shorter by one millimeter and wider than the international One X by four-tenths of a millimeter." Soooo...
That means that the E4GLE should fit nicely into the HOX car dock. Even better with full body skin it should still fit without problem. Which was an issue with my OGEvo dock, cause the official dock would rub off the top part of body skin.
Im ordering my Dock.
www.engadget.com
Don't know if I would risk it. I love my OG htc evo dock, but with the charging port on the side, its gonna be a little different setup, maybe more like moto docks. I am just gonna wait for the official dock.
I would keep an eye:
http://www.seidioonline.com/category-s/7878.htm
there, That is the Car Dock that I have for my HTC Evo 4G. Works great. They made one for the EVO 3D as well that had the side charge port. So I don't see why they won't have a new one for the LTE.
Will
I have also pre-ordered the E4GLE, yet I almost didn't because I have been unable to get information from Sprint or HTC on the dock. I do not the the dimensions of the One X are almost identical, a millimeter off on the width. So it may fit but it's still a gamble.
I use the car dock on my Nexus One every day. My phone is my nav and I can't really justify not having an OEM made car dock. If nothing is announced by launch day I may have to return the E4GLE and get the One X, even though I'd rather have the E4GLE.
Update!
B-)
shorter by one millimeter and wider than the international One X by four-tenths of a millimeter.
I dunno about the official dock, but i've bought vehicle specific mounting plates from proclip and then combined it with a slipgrip car mount from ebay with great results, just had to run wires for a 3.5mm/microusb connection for power and music. The slipgrip guy makes docks for certain cases too so i think im going to email him about that.
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I swear by ProClips. It will take a while for ProClips to make a car dock until they get one in their hands. And when they do. I just need the phone dock part and not the car dock part.
Antebios said:
I swear by ProClips. It will take a while for ProClips to make a car dock until they get one in their hands. And when they do. I just need the phone dock part and not the car dock part.
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I'm with ya, it took so long for them to make one for the OG evo that i looked to the slipgrip guy who actually made it for both the seidio innocase as well as the HC ballistic case. He epoxies the holder to whatever interface (suction cup, bike mount, vent mount) but i just asked him in the order to ship the two separate. I then did some modifications to the holder so it would screw in to the pivot joint that comes with the proclip holders, turned out pretty well. If history repeats with seidio's timeline, then i'll just have to do the same for this phone.
Does the LTE Evo not have pegs like the Nexus?
Plugging and unplugging both my OG Evo 4G and Evo 3D from the car dock (both are OEM, every other one I tried was even worse) scratches the living hell out of the power jacks. It's irritating as hell that they don't do audio through the dock as well. I guess with that new bluetooth 4.0 dongle, I won't have to worry about that.
I have the dock for the EVO 3D from Seidio and it also scratches around the charge port. Not much I can do about it:-(
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Did you ever get the One X car dock? Did it work well with the EVO 4G LTE?
Thanks...
I'm surprised no one has posted this yet, so I'll update the thread.
Official Sprint/HTC Car dock
$34.99
Yeah I noticed that but I have a proclip already and wanted to keep the same basic system if possible.
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buymytoasters said:
I'm surprised no one has posted this yet, so I'll update the thread.
Official Sprint/HTC Car dock
$34.99
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Oh I have seen that one along time ago. I just don't care for Sprint products. Seidio has a better build quality I feel.
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buymytoasters said:
I'm surprised no one has posted this yet, so I'll update the thread.
Official Sprint/HTC Car dock
$34.99
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This has been posted in another thread specifically for the Sprint car dock.
Artanis said:
Ok so yeah real easy question i guess we might not know for another 2 weeks but like i already ordered most of my accessories ahead of time Im down to the Car dock.
I currently have the OGEvo and use the htc car dock every day. Literally, If the phone is not in my hand it is in the dock.
I understand they have the same general size but I am wondering if the E4GLE is the same shape and if it fits in the HOX Car Dock?
***Update
So Engadget updated its review of E4GLE and they said "shorter by one millimeter and wider than the international One X by four-tenths of a millimeter." Soooo...
That means that the E4GLE should fit nicely into the HOX car dock. Even better with full body skin it should still fit without problem. Which was an issue with my OGEvo dock, cause the official dock would rub off the top part of body skin.
Im ordering my Dock.
www.engadget.com
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Did you order the HOX car dock from Proclipusa.com and did it fit the E4GLTE?
Thanks,
shellguy said:
Oh I have seen that one along time ago. I just don't care for Sprint products. Seidio has a better build quality I feel.
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the dock is made by ibolt. I just put mien in this morning. very good feel. they give you some foam pads to level the phone is using with a case with the insert removed. that part was a little cheesy, but actually worked well. pretty happy with it.
so did the OP ever try out the car dock for the one x?
i just ordered one from slipgripcarmounts. they are custom molded so you can leave your case on. does anyone know if there any good? Ill post a review if anyone wants..
joe363 said:
i just ordered one from slipgripcarmounts. they are custom molded so you can leave your case on. does anyone know if there any good? Ill post a review if anyone wants..
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Never seen those. I would be interested in hearing your opinion.

Wireless Charging

Does anyone know if the HTC EVO 4G LTE (i just like typing all of that) is going to get the PowerMat?
I have it for my HTC EVO 4G, and was about to buy more mats but won't if the new EVO won't have it.
I am assuming they will NOT, because you can't get to the battery..
I was hoping the same thing, I am considering trying to modify my EVO back to fit on the LTEvo, but I won't know til I have a LTEvo in hand
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Cherokee4Life said:
Does anyone know if the HTC EVO 4G LTE (i just like typing all of that) is going to get the PowerMat?
I have it for my HTC EVO 4G, and was about to buy more mats but won't if the new EVO won't have it.
I am assuming they will NOT, because you can't get to the battery..
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email powermat.
personally I hate that thing and it worked like crap so I returned it. I want real wireless charging like the GS3 is supposed to have.
So because of the the UniBody design I looks like all the antennas are located under the top half removable cover.
Im thinking if i can mod the mother board like the OGEvo and run the cable out and place the coil on the bottom half and just protect it with a body skin like zagg or something.
Then i can use touchstone without it interfering with the NFC or any other of the antennas.
BTW if i could get this to work then i really wouldn't care about it showing thru skin. It would actually boost my Geek ego.
I have visited the future and I can confirm that no, there will be no PowerMat for the E4GL. Unless, of course, my actions change the course of events from this point forward. . . .
so wish another manufacturer would buy the Touchstone patents from HP. best thing ever!
I have a OtterBox commuter, and IM taking my touchstone from my of evo, and a Powermat case for the of evo and using the low profile micro USB plug from the power mat , and putting the touchstone under just the plastic of the OtterBox that way I don't really have to open up the evo LTE (wife really doesn't want me to kill the warranty) it was so nice to have the touchstone from the of evo, I think it would be better if HTC would just buy touchstone, or cone up with something similar, there is really no reason this is not a standard for phones, sorry this is one of my biggest complaints about smart phones, from a hardware stand there its no reason that phones don't have this, maybe a patent thing.
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widjit said:
I have a OtterBox commuter, and IM taking my touchstone from my of evo, and a Powermat case for the of evo and using the low profile micro USB plug from the power mat , and putting the touchstone under just the plastic of the OtterBox that way I don't really have to open up the evo LTE (wife really doesn't want me to kill the warranty) it was so nice to have the touchstone from the of evo, I think it would be better if HTC would just buy touchstone, or cone up with something similar, there is really no reason this is not a standard for phones, sorry this is one of my biggest complaints about smart phones, from a hardware stand there its no reason that phones don't have this, maybe a patent thing.
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Did you have any luck with this? I would love to do something like this for my wife's phone.
It worked great, except the usb plug I used was kinda clunky,I'm exploring some new possibilities with some new info I have found out about the evo
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