Reddit reviews Aduro U-Grip Plus Windshield Car Mount - Universal for iPhone / Galaxy and all Smartphones & Multimedia devices up to 5.5" Screen (Red/Black)

I'd only recommend the Hint if you've come to rely on BT ear buds. The X is very functional with "whip-right-out-of-your-pocket" functionality thanks to active display turning on and deep listening ready to go.

The car dock I bought is a U-grip for ten bucks. It's not perfect, but it certainly holds my device in place with absolutely no slippage, and the rotation ball on the dock is adjustable which is nice. Easy to remove.

If I can upsell you on car crap, the Kinivo bluetooth car unit in particular supports AptX as do Moto products! No quality compromise versus AUX IN... ditch the wires in your car! I mounted the controller low and can pause and skip in a very comfortable position where the unit is hidden-- honestly, don't know how I went so long with something so dang convenient.

If you are splurging, the turbo charger is cool. For when you've got no plugs, a powerbank is nice. Other than power and cord management, this phone takes away a lot of necessity for accessories.

I just use my retired Galaxy Note 2 with a lightweight lollipop ROM (liquid smooth) and this


~ mount Only $10 and free one day shipping if you are a prime member. It won’t open any wider than a note 2 but it holds securely to both the phone and the dashboard even in this 0 degree weather outside right now. Wish I could leave my phone out in the cold too. I hate North Idaho.


~ Dashcam - I use Dailyroads Voyager It uses cyclic recording so it can keep overwriting and not using up too much space. It can run in the background while I use waze, music, OK Google, etc. You can also set it to save the video when it senses x amount of G forces. Or you can tap the screen at any time to save the video… It has tons of features and the shocking part is it’s free! Since work provides me with unlimited data tethering on my phone I also utilize it’s cloud backup feature.


~ OBD II - For car diagnostics reading I use BAFX OBD2 I was literally shocked at how easy this was to plug in and pair to my phone! For close to $25 I had tons of information about how my car is “feeling” right in front of me. I’ve only tested a few but I stuck with Dash Some of the things it tells me are engine temperature, engine load, speed, MPG, coolant temperature, RPM, air/fuel ratio… anyway, my favorite part of the app is how it keeps track of my trips.. locations, statistics, where I last parked. Love it.


Things I’m still working on are getting an inverter in my trunk to power a small/cheap router and raspberry pi plus small ssd so that in the case of theft my dashcam app could save to the ssd in my trunk to catch the filthy thief. Looks like there is enough room behind the plastic cover where they keep the tire changing tools to keep this equipment hidden from sight. If anyone has better ideas please let me know. Maybe someday I will impress a nice guy ………

Why do you need a branded one? I nabbed this when it was on sale for $13 a week or so back. It's amazing. I usually hate suction-ey adhesive shit, because it never works, but the use of both suction and a reusable adhesive simultaneously is genius.

I have a Moga Bluetooth controller, a "U-Grip" car dock, a dbrand black leather backing, and the wireless dock. I also got an LG Bluetooth adapter to play wireless music in my apartment.

I think all those things were definitely worth every penny... I feel like I've maximized the potential of my phone. The phone is a good chunk of money, so I want to use it to its potential.

I use this one and have no big problems with it. Strong grip and the suction attachment is well thought-out. Also very cheap.

This is what I bought last time from Amazon for $10. It is awesome, holds my accessport or phone without issues - The Aduro U-Grip

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008ALV0V4/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008ALV0V4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s01

Works great for me. It's a little tight on my V10, but should be ok for the Pure.

Someone recommended Aduro U-GRIP in another thread and I like it. I wish the Moto X had the ability to use Qi charging like the N5 because the magnetic mounts are very easy to use. The U-GRIP is strong and doesn't move. I live in New England and deal with lot of frost heaves and pot holes and sometimes you can't avoid them all and the phone doesn't budge when I hit one.

I have a cheap one from Amazon in my Cayman. It's worked great for my iPhone thus far.

This is the one I have https://www.amazon.com/Aduro-UNI-SPH01-CM-Universal-Windshield-Smartphones/dp/B008ALV0V4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1478038584&sr=8-2&keywords=ugrip and it moves a lot when the Jeep is really bouncing around, but it has never lost suction to my dash and has never let my phone slip or anything. I really like it cause it's a one handed operation to put the phone in and take it out. A little bit toight for my Nexus 5X though, so anything bigger might not fit.

I remove the phone's back cover to expose the hot area, especially the area around the rear buttons and camera, and use tape to keep the battery from falling out.

Hold the phone with a phone mount that doesn't cover a lot of the phone's surface area (I use a $5 clone of the Aduro U-Grip, or maybe something like this?, and I bet there are better options). Secure the holder so it doesn't topple over since most car phone holders tend to be front heavy when used as a desk stand and their sticky suction cup mount suck.

Aim something like a small USB fan (or air conditioner flow) at the back of the phone. It is barely warm when running Pokemon GO in 85+F ambient environment.

Cable: CHOETECH 1.6ft (0.5m) USB-A to USB-C - I have the 1 meter cable as well, but realized I didn't need that much slack.

Charger: PowerGen 4.2Amps / 20W Dual USB Car charger I've had this for a while now - close to 3 years. (I seem to have an older version as my order history says 3.6Amps / 18W.) I bought it when I had my Google Play Edition Galaxy S4 and a company iPhone 4s. It shows as Charging when plugged in - not rapidly but not slowly either. I use DashClock still and it shows as "Charging (AC)" instead of USB, and it keeps up with running Google Music and Play music at the same time on long trips. I don't have the brightness jacked up, about half way, and it will charge will driving long distances.

Case:Spigen Thin Fit Nexus 5x Case I've liked Spigen and I wanted a thin case. I don't have the biggest hands in the world (reason I didn't get a 6p) so I didn't want a case that added a lot of bulk.

Screen Protector: ANSOTT LG Nexus 5X Tempered Glass Screen Protector I rolled the dice as there are a bunch out there and so far it has been fine. I see 2 chips in the protector from what I assume are drops I caused.

Car Mount: Ipow Long Arm Universal Windshield Dashboard Cell Phone Holder This is to replace this mount which I had for about 2 years. The design of this older one used some springs and plastic grooves that the 2 arms slid on and it eventually wore and cracked. The only problem with the new one is that due to the power and volume buttons on side, it has to be mounted in one spot to not hit any of the buttons. The grip is strong and the arm is nice as it's closer to me than the old one - I don't have to reach as far. This plus the new Android Auto update should make trips nicer.

I'm a big fan of this one. For $10CAD it's served me well through two hellishly cold Canadian winters so far.

Ok then. I'll chose between yours and this one.

I doubt an Aduro U-GRIP for my Nexus 5, and I think it works pretty well. It seems to hold onto the phone tight, and hold onto the dashboard well.

I got one of these for my nexus 5, and it still fits my nexus 6 w/ project fi casemate case (a little bit of a stretch, but it fits):

http://www.amazon.com/Aduro-UNI-SPH01-CM-Universal-Windshield-Smartphones/dp/B008ALV0V4

I use this one . and it works perfectly. It's simple, secure, and looks great in my car with black and red stitching.

I don't like any of those magnet mounts so this is perfect.

Try mounting one upside down on the windshield?

I have a 2014 with the stock radio (no touchscreen) and I can fit an Aduro U-grip to the left of it (highly recommend, cost me $10 and I've been using it 4 years in 2 cars, have bought for 2 other people.)

I'm not sure if it would work with the touchscreen though since it's taller.

Aduro UNI-SPH01-CM U-Grip Plus Universal Dashboard Windshield Car Mount for Smartphones - Black/Red https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008ALV0V4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_LkExybZYY63JJ

I use this: http://www.amazon.com/Aduro-UNI-SPH01-CM-Universal-Windshield-Smartphones/dp/B008ALV0V4/ref=sr_1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1458622079&sr=1-1&keywords=Aduro+U-GRIP+PLUS+Universal+Dashboard
I just have it slapped on the dash next to the instrument cluster. Cheap and works fine, has a little wobble but doesn't bother me.
Edit: works with my iphone6 and nexus 5x no issues

I have this Aduro U-Grip installed near my rear-view mirror, which I've had for nearly a year.

It stays put, grips hard, and I've clipped it in one-handed, which is nice.

Don't let the price/appearance fool you.

Copycat models cost half as much but their suction ability is terrible and will fail on you.

This is simple and works with Samsung Note sized phones as well.

The suction power on this device is awesome. I just make sure to wipe dust off the dash with the back of my hand (no oils) before applying.

I use the Aduro U-GRIP PLUS and it works like a champ with the G3.