Best phone mount

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  1. raspy

    raspy Senior Member

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    I'm curious what each of you use for mounting your phone in your Gen 4. I tend to find the windscreen is so far forward that my existing windscreen mount leaves the phone set too far back, which means I have to stretch my arm to touch the phone. In addition, I'd prefer to avoid mounting the phone on the windscreen if possible, I was looking at mats that would sit on top of the dashboard that can hold the phone securely, but would welcome recommendations if you've found one that works well.

    I tend to use two phones. One for navigation, and another for my calls.

    I did see an article that showed a car mount that brings the phone close to the driver (pic attached), it was a general news piece so didn't tell me the brand.

    Thanks in advance.
     

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    I use a magnetic mount in the right upper vent.
     
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    The best mount I have ever used is the Popsocket which is available from them directly or through Amazon.
     
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    This is the mount I use, sourced from Amazon. It's an ikross. I like it, and it holds either my iPhone or my iPad Mini. The mount is very stable and easy to secure in the cup holder. Click Here for Amazon Link.

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    Best phone mount: iottie
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    ProClip USA with a suction mount to the side glass panel like for Veliksam's above.

    For me this is a good position to brace my arm for more accurate touch screen use, while not obstructing views and airflow.

    There is a version which will allow you to trail a connection to the USB charging point.
     
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    Anyone used a mount like this iottie one that uses the CD-slot?
     

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    Thanks to everyone who has shared what they use, very helpful!
     
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    Best phone mount

    Back seat or cargo bay.
     
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    It's the 3. Really easy to use, one handed mounting and removal of phone.
    Very good suction to glass, doesn't move at all.

    I normally would never spend that much on a mount but this one was worth it. Got it on Amazon with prime shipping.
     
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    I lay my phone on the QI spot. I don't have QI; but it is handy and easy to get when exiting the car.
     
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    Thank You. I will give it a try.

    Posted via the PriusChat mobile app.
     
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    Thanks, but how big is your phone? Mine's 6 inches, a big Nexus 6 which I assume is about the same size as an iPhone 7 (+).
     
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    I'm using an S7 Edge. (Not the phone in the picture)
    Don't worry, it'll fit your nexus 6.
     
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    One thing to keep in mind when mounting anything is to avoid areas that might cause the device to become a projectile if there is an airbag deployment and cause injury. That, in my opinion, would rule out the side window, although that looks like a neat option.
     
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    That's a great observation. Maybe I should just mount on the dash behind the wheel or use the CD player mount.

    Posted via the PriusChat mobile app.
     
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    Thanks for that, V. A 7 Edge is high on my wish list.....
    .. maybe if Santa is watching this thread.... :D
     
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    I've tried the Ikross long-arm, in-cupholder device off Amazon. It's ok, but gets in the way of you're carrying a passenger. Of course it's not helped by my (relatively) big phone tending to shake the cupholder mount loose after a few bumps. Let us know what you try and how you get on with it please.
     
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    I've been using the S7E for 3 months and I'm tired of it already. Now I really want to get a Oneplus 3T.
     
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