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***Official Photon 4G Accessories Discussion Thread***

Whiskeypawz said:
Has anyone heard of a spray on screen protector? Someone told a friend of mine that he got one from his phone & they installed it for him at the mall. He called it "body armor" but being in the mall I'm thinking maybe it's actually "ghost armor" but I couldn't find anything on their website about it or anywhere else on the internet.
I asked him if he's sure they just didn't use a spray to apply the film & his friend insists the screen protector was sprayed on.
Sounds a little strange to me but it's enough to peak my curiosity so I just wondered if anyone else has heard of anything like this.
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Invisible shield is a water based screen protector that's available. I'm assuming that's what your friend got.
 
drexappeal said:
For those looking for a desktop charger, this looks like a pretty decent option and pretty nice looking for an aftermarket manufacturer:

Amazon.com: Fosmon® Premium Quality USB Cradle Desktop Charger Pod for Motorola Photon 4G MB855 / ELECTRIFY (Sprint) with Extra Battery Charging Slot: Cell Phones & Accessories
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Just got this in a few minutes ago.Both the charging dock & extra battery charging slot work. The cord is similar to the stock charger to enable USB charging/direct connection with your computer.

A couple of notes:

1) The kickstand has to be extended to enable the ALARM CLOCK WIDGET,no biggie.The issue of having the cord in the way while in kickstand mode has been resolved w/this dock.

2)) Any protective covers/cases are going to have to be removed to fit on the dock.Again,not an issue with me or unexpected for that matter.*

3) The indicator light next to the extra battery charging pocket continously flickers w/o a battery installed in the pocket. I'm not alarmed by this,but,I sent an email to FOSMON asking if this was normal/SOP.I'll post the response as it arrives.


Overall,I'm very satisfied w/this Charging Dock as it has eliminated the cumbersome issue of the cord interference w/the kickstand.
At $16.99,I highly recommend this FOSMON charging dock,especially if you want to eliminate the clutter of having an alarm clock on your nightstand.




*Awaiting the arrival of the SEIDIO extended battery & extended (thicker) back cover. I'm 99% sure this will not fit into the charging dock. I may modify the dock to accommodate the larger cover, if possible. Otherwise, I'll just place the extended battery in the provided slot overnight & use the standard battery in the phone for overnight/alarm clock use.

Update:

The FOSMON CHARGER is operating normally after a weeks worth of use.
The flickering of the indicator light that is next to the spare battery charging slot is normal & is not a cause for alarm per FOSMON.It's all good by me,but,still a bit odd if you ask me.The charging dock is cool to the touch & works as promised,so,any safety concerns regarding the non-stop flickering of the indicating light have been alleviated.

If one opts for an extended battery,it will not fit into the phone charging slot,you'll have to either remove the battery &charge it in the spare battery slot provided.
I myself am going to alter the phone charging portion of this dock to accommodate the larger battery & cover.
Looks simple enough,should just have to shave off a bit of plastic(.2" or so),to accommodate the larger cover,& using the kickstand to hold the phone in place during charging.
 
kolio said:
just got this in a few minutes ago.both the charging dock & extra battery charging slot work. The cord is similar to the stock charger to enable usb charging/direct connection with your computer.

A couple of notes:

1) the kickstand has to be extended to enable the alarm clock widget,no biggie.the issue of having the cord in the way while in kickstand mode has been resolved w/this dock.

2)) any protective covers/cases are going to have to be removed to fit on the dock.again,not an issue with me or unexpected for that matter.*

3) the indicator light next to the extra battery charging pocket continously flickers w/o a battery installed in the pocket. I'm not alarmed by this,but,i sent an email to fosmon asking if this was normal/sop.i'll post the response as it arrives.


Overall,i'm very satisfied w/this charging dock as it has eliminated the cumbersome issue of the cord interference w/the kickstand.
At $16.99,i highly recommend this fosmon charging dock,especially if you want to eliminate the clutter of having an alarm clock on your nightstand.




*awaiting the arrival of the seidio extended battery & extended (thicker) back cover. I'm 99% sure this will not fit into the charging dock. I may modify the dock to accommodate the larger cover, if possible. Otherwise, i'll just place the extended battery in the provided slot overnight & use the standard battery in the phone for overnight/alarm clock use.

Update:

The fosmon charger is operating normally after a weeks worth of use.
The flickering of the indicator light that is next to the spare battery charging slot is normal & is not a cause for alarm per fosmon.it's all good by me,but,still a bit odd if you ask me.the charging dock is cool to the touch & works as promised,so,any safety concerns regarding the non-stop flickering of the indicating light have been alleviated.

If one opts for an extended battery,it will not fit into the phone charging slot,you'll have to either remove the battery &charge it in the spare battery slot provided.
I myself am going to alter the phone charging portion of this dock to accommodate the larger battery & cover.
Looks simple enough,should just have to shave off a bit of plastic(.2" or so),to accommodate the larger cover,& use the kickstand to hold the phone in place during charging.
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Updated the information,sorry 'bout that,my 1st bump of any sort,mine or anyone else's, since arriving @ A/F.
 
I didn't mentioned it earlier in my reviews of the Anker charger, but at the same time I bought the battery and have been using that since.
Glad to report that it lasts as long as the oem one and keeps the charge as long unlike those ebay ones in the first review i did a few pages back.

I will be getting a few more of them as back up.

TS out
 
sjamie said:
If anyone is looking for a good case for your MoPho, I just posted a review for the Seidio Active Combo case on another site.
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Thanks for posting that review sjamie! Ive been looking for a nice case for my mopho for awhile and this one looks like everything i need!

youre the best :)
 
Just a quick FYI,the PHOTON w/an extended battery *will* fit into the HD DOCK.It's a tight fit w/the TREXCELL 3500 EXTENDED BATTERY & cover that I'm using,but,w/the detachable adapter plate removed from the dock,it will fit.
 
Just wanted to report back regarding the Motorola charger/extra battery combo. It's PERFECT! Because of the ebay extended battery that didn't quite fit properly with the back cover, I ended up having to get another back cover from Motorola. Now, with the OEM battery, I don't have that problem anymore. Nontheless, I'm on my regular battery rotation like I was before with my EVO. The great part about swapping batteries every morning and night is it acts as a soft reset, so I never worry about having issues with performance.
 
Received a Seidio Surface case for my Photon yesterday! Got it from one of my secret santas that I participate in. After seeing the Seidio case on my brother in laws phone (forget what model of Droid) I really wanted one over an Otterbox. My previous phone was a Palm Pre and I had both the Seidio and Otterbox cases. Due to how the phone was designed it was tough to find a good case. I LOVE the Seidio case!! Just like the one for my Pre it feels great and not bulky at all.

Highly recommend this one :)
 
viber said:
I don't think the multimedia dock will be as useful as the Atrix laptop dock.
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I love this MoPho so much, i purchased nearly ALL the accessories available from Sprint. As I am a contractor, I dumped my Evo4G for the MoPho because of the ability to connect a wireless keyboard and mouse (Bluetooth) to be able to create estimates and invoices on site for my customers. I bought the vehicle dock which is GREAT for driving and using the built in GPS as well as playing my MPS over my stereo. The only caveat is the limited number of cases/gels that will allow the phone to fit in the dock. I found a hard-case at BestBuy made by Rocket Fish for $25.00 that works although I had to modify the opening around the USB/HDMI ports to allow it to seat properly (after having removed the spacer.) Along with my other accessories, I have HDMI dock, and though not as portable as the Atrix dock, when connected to my 32in HDTV, Need For Speed and other games are MUCH more fun to play, although the HDMI cable is a bit cumbersome. However, being able to port everything to a large screen and use the MoPho as a PC is GREAT! Especially when working with documents and invoices as I do.

Just my two cents!!! No on to figure out how to remove a bunch of the bloatware!
 
simcha said:
Does anyone have a bluetooth headset that they actually like and goes well with the MoPho? I'm thinking of getting the Motorola H720.
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I have been using the Moto Rokr S9-HD for about three years now (haven't sent it in for a battery change YET) and I LOVE them! Behind the ear design and thought they "look" substantial, they are VERY lightweight, last nearly all day on battery and are rugged. I hike, mountain bike and work with them (I am a general contractor, so they get ABUSED). The sound quality, whether listening to music or talking on the phone is exceptional, and at $90.00 the price is VERY reasonable for the quality in both build and audio. I am thinking of "upgrading" to the new S10-HD, currently $79.00 at BestBuy.
 
evomiked said:
I love this MoPho so much, i purchased nearly ALL the accessories available from Sprint. As I am a contractor, I dumped my Evo4G for the MoPho because of the ability to connect a wireless keyboard and mouse (Bluetooth) to be able to create estimates and invoices on site for my customers. I bought the vehicle dock which is GREAT for driving and using the built in GPS as well as playing my MPS over my stereo. The only caveat is the limited number of cases/gels that will allow the phone to fit in the dock. I found a hard-case at BestBuy made by Rocket Fish for $25.00 that works although I had to modify the opening around the USB/HDMI ports to allow it to seat properly (after having removed the spacer.) Along with my other accessories, I have HDMI dock, and though not as portable as the Atrix dock, when connected to my 32in HDTV, Need For Speed and other games are MUCH more fun to play, although the HDMI cable is a bit cumbersome. However, being able to port everything to a large screen and use the MoPho as a PC is GREAT! Especially when working with documents and invoices as I do.

Just my two cents!!! No on to figure out how to remove a bunch of the bloatware!
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If you're a contractor and want to be able to create invoices for customers on the go, I definitely would recommend you check out the lapdock. When I first purchased, I thought it would just be a "novelty" or another toy for me, but it has served MORE uses for me than I originally anticipated.
 
This is true. And if you are one that roots their phone, then there is a way to upgrade the webtop with a true Ubuntu interface which really makes/takes the lapdock to its full potential.

TS
 
Will the AIRAVE help the PHOTON with 3G/4G data,specifically hold a lock on an otherwise apparently decent 4G signal?

While a home,in a stationary spot, usually right next to a window,my 3G stays strong & connected,but,4G constantly requires a toggle to re-connect(or just turn on G-TALK,a tip I found somewhere here @ A/F).


I'm not even sure,actually,not sure at all,if an AIRAVE is only for phone signal only.If someone could post a general,but thorough explanation of what AIRAVE is & how it works,or,a link to a good 'PHOTON/AIRAVE FOR DUMMIES' type of summary,it'd be most appreciated.
THX! :)
 
This explains the Airwave

Good review by Cnet and another by Engadget.

Quite informative thread here on AF about the Airwave.

But what these doesn't mention there is that it does nothing for the 4G, its only for 3G if I am not mistaken. Plus the Airave (first generation by Samsung) only does voice, no data. As mentioned in this video. Now the Airave 2 by Airvana (Airave Access Point) does do voice and data. Still nothing for 4G though.

I was going to get one of these to boost my signal in the house (my set up is in the basement and the upper floors only get 2 bars. Out in the patio only 3 bars.) But since I love 4G and these devices only boost the 3G signal I decided not to get it. (Although I am referring to the first generation unit only)

TS
 
twospirits said:
This explains the Airwave

Good review by Cnet and another by Engadget.

Quite informative thread here on AF about the Airwave.

But what these doesn't mention there is that it does nothing for the 4G, its only for 3G if I am not mistaken. Plus the Airave (first generation by Samsung) only does voice, no data. As mentioned in this video. Now the Airave 2 by Airvana (Airave Access Point) does do voice and data. Still nothing for 4G though.

I was going to get one of these to boost my signal in the house (my set up is in the basement and the upper floors only get 2 bars. Out in the patio only 3 bars.) But since I love 4G and these devices only boost the 3G signal I decided not to get it. (Although I am referring to the first generation unit only)

TS
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I've had both generations of AirRave and just recently had my 1st gen airrave swapped for the 2nd gen airrave. I can confirm that the first gen airrave didn't help 3G data signal. The 2nd gen airrave does, without a doubt. As far as 4G is concerned, I don't have 4G signal at my house, so it was a moot point, but considering that Sprint has been gracious enough to provide me the airrave at no additional cost (due to signal going from strong to none so often), I'm not necessarily one to complain about that.

The airrave helps my 3g connectivity so much that, in certain parts of my house, I don't even bother using Wi-fi (due to the router signal being too weak to connect properly).
 
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