Rambler358
Android Enthusiast
So I got the ProClip mount for my Evo. I'm curious how the phone knows it's in a holder? 
Help How does the phone know it's in a dock/holder?
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Rambler358
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Thanks! I thought magnets would hurt reception or other phone functions somehow, interesting...
Mr. Ed
Extreme Android User
from reading around in the accessory sub forum..there are pins in the usb...pins on the dock , the phone recognizes an extra ground in the dock tells the phone that it has been docked.
there are some folks trying to figure out which pins do what but if i recall correctly the dock has one power wire...and two grounds... the extra ground is what is telling the phone it has been docked.
some aftermarket usb cables also have the extra ground...and the phone gets confused and thinks it is in a dock.
never once have i heard this is caused by magnets
there are some folks trying to figure out which pins do what but if i recall correctly the dock has one power wire...and two grounds... the extra ground is what is telling the phone it has been docked.
some aftermarket usb cables also have the extra ground...and the phone gets confused and thinks it is in a dock.
never once have i heard this is caused by magnets
Rambler358
Android Enthusiast
The ProClip holder for EVO I got doesn't have any pins on it:
EDIT: And the phone's dock mode will activate without even a charger plugged in.
Mr. Ed
Extreme Android User
The ProClip holder for EVO I got doesn't have any pins on it:
EDIT: And the phone's dock mode will activate without even a charger plugged in.
interesting (and i guess i really don't consider it a dock if it isn't plugged in .e. "docking")
my mistake....i consider these "mounts" haha...
so...who has an answer on how these mounts know? when I mount mine in my vent mounts and windsheild mounts it doesn't auto do anything special.
is it really magnets? that just seems odd...UNLESS it is in fact a low strength magnet..that does something to the accelerometer ...but without effecting the compass ...hrmmmmmmm
i love the proclip look btw...let me know what your overall impressions are
Yes, it is talked about on Engadget, and various forums including Motorola forums.
Rambler358
Android Enthusiast
I've had the ProClip "mount" for almost a couple weeks now and like it a lot. Not exactly inexpensive, but a quality product with a "swede-like" covering that won't scratch the phone. It also holds the phone firmly in place, allows you to swivel the orientation, and has room for the phone with larger batteries and back covers.
I actually took off the stock attachment holder - the part that attaches to a vent mount or such, and installed a RAM mount base. Had to drill a couple extra holes in the mount, but no biggie. This allows me to use and quickly switch between having the mount in either the car, or on my motorcycle.
oldsmoboat
Member
I have the Pro Clip mount and my phone doesn't go into "dock".
Rambler358
Android Enthusiast
Do you have it setup not to?
oldsmoboat
Member
Auto-Launch is checked.
The ProClip holder for EVO I got doesn't have any pins on it:
EDIT: And the phone's dock mode will activate without even a charger plugged in.
HI, I purchased the same dock from ProClip, except mine slides into a power usb at the base. However it doesn't go into "docked" mode, even though I have that setup in settings. Are you saying that just sliding your phone into that felt covered holder with no power, puts your evo into "dock" mode?
Rambler358
Android Enthusiast
It does with mine. I do have Auto-Launch checked in the Dock settings though.
Interesting that ProClip has more Evo mounts now.
