***The Official Galaxy Nexus ACCESSORIES Thread***

Shimmy

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In this thread you should be able to find and discuss accessories for the Galaxy Nexus.

Items which might interest you:

  • Cases
  • Pouches
  • Docks
  • Car Mounts
  • Screen Protectors
  • Batteries
  • NFC Tags
  • etc...

Make sure to leave some feedback on any accessories you have bought for your Nexus and share any reviews you come across.

Thanks.
 
I'm personally after a nice slim case, currently looking at the Case Mate collection but I'm yet to find anywhere that has stock yet.

http://www.clove.co.uk/accessories/samsung/samsung-galaxy-nexus/protection

Also looking for a car mount. The Nokia CR-115 was a popular choice for the GS2 and as the Nexus is the same width pretty much I'm thinking of getting it. Anyone already have one to confirm?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nokia-CR-115-Universal-Holder/dp/B003D1US46

Whilst I'm not looking to get a pouch a few people have ordered this one which looks good:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/fitBAG-tail...0EUY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1322139663&sr=8-2

Reviews of it when it arrives would be great. :)

Edit: I've also ordered a MHL cable for £9 off ebay, I'll let you know how I get on when it arrives.
 
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dazz25 said:
I got one of these the other day:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220891721...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_2025wt_1270

Used some rear view mirror sticky pads to stick it to a garmin sat nav mount and its an instant car holder! Much better than the bulky expensive ones out there.

I never use a case on my phone but if I did I would be very happy with one of these, fits really well, has all the correct cut outs/buttons etc and is really slim so it doesn't even look like it's on the phone.
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Mind getting some pictures up with it fitted?

Tempted get one to tidy me over until something better is out. I've never used cases before either and my 16 month Desire is still in good nick but the Nexus is slim and light anyway so I figured a slim case wouldn't add too much bulk.
 
kona786 said:
cool works well - though why is the edges cut off on the tv - seems you have overscan on the tv as both devices are 16:9.
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Yeah I did try changing aspect ratios on the tv but that's the best I could do, same for 2 other screens I tried. Think it's something that needs updating in ICS.
shaffaaf27 said:
what's that bottom row?
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As mentioned, switchpro widget. Many many options, I've since put more toggles on the bottom :p
_Jimlad_ said:
Is it the same as the samsung gal s2 one? as mine is not working
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It's not the official one, got it off ebay and it was listed for an S2. They should be interchangeable. Try a reboot maybe, was plug and play for me.
 
kona786 said:
shimmy - I have a panny tv too - set the aspect manually to 16:9 then go to menu then setup and turn 'picture overscan' off.
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Ah yeah, that got it sorted. Cheers!

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Boredom and me finding a bluetooth keyboard and mouse led me to making another video :p


Correct me if I'm wrong but you couldn't use the scrollwheel properly in Gingerbread with a mouse could you?
 
niefivor said:
Shimmy, whats the weather app you are using there? Also, how did you change the look of the Google search bar at the top of the phone?

I'm new to Android.... :)
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Fancy widgets (free) with the Fancy Weather Classic skin.

The Google search bar defaults to the left hand side when plugged into the MHL adapter. In normal use you can not presently get rid of the search bar, but you can when rooted and use custom ROMs.
 
Yeah the search bar is like that when in normal use.

It's only in landscape and when connected to MHL that uses the icons. Hopefully a future update will allow that as an option, although I'm sure some ROMs are already on the way to doing that.
 
Hmmm I might have to get one too.

Need somewhere to keep the phone when playing football, been keeping it in the car so far.
 
Shimmy said:
The Google search bar defaults to the left hand side when plugged into the MHL adapter. In normal use you can not presently get rid of the search bar, but you can when rooted and use custom ROMs.
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Found out how to remove the google seach bar widget.

settings>apps>all>google search>disable

But you can't use the space for anything else as it's used to remove apps/widgets.
 
bledd. said:
Shimmy, quick tip for you

In Dice Player, go to settings and change 'Media Folder' to /mnt/sdcard/movies

It will default to this folder when you open it, you can also add extra folders, so it works like a Windows 7 Library
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Ah nice, cheers.


Edit: Just noticed Clove have the Black Barely There Case in stock now, for anyone interested.
 
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Official Desktop and Car Docks listed on the rainforest site now, £50 each (bit steep!) and due to be released on the January the 1st.

Think I'll put the Desktop dock on the Christmas wishlist :p

Also a video of the barely there case:
 
hux said:
With regards to the nearly there case, have a look on ebay for the hybrid hard case. It's what i use and it's pretty much near identical only it costs just three quid.
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Got any good pics?

simulatorman said:
These have appeared on the rainforest:

Samsung Desktop Dock for Galaxy Nexus - Black
Samsung Vehicle Dock Kit for Galaxy Nexus
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Posted that a few hours ago. :p

Staying on topic, Google need to release an update before these accessories hit the market.

As it stands you can only use MHL in landscape mode, yet the HDMI dock is in portrait.

And the Desk Dock is in landscape when you can only use portrait home screens at present.

Quite a big oversight.
 
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