Member Since: 25 Jun 2011
Location: Cumbria
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Phone holder for the D4
So, being the proud owner of a 2010 D4, the non-updatable sat-nav obviously only shows routes not much more modern than what the Romans used.
These days smart phones can fulfil that function very adequately of course. So what's the best way to affix a phone holder onto the dash and where? For my use, it doesn't necessarily need to be able to charge the phone and, if it makes any difference, my phone is an iphone 13.
Thanks in advance.
22nd Mar 2022 7:38 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
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Brodit make the best phone holders and mounts for the D4. 2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
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22nd Mar 2022 9:18 pm
KevinD3
Member Since: 05 Aug 2020
Location: Sutton Coldfield
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Plus one for the Brodit. Had one on my D3 for a while now, solid and in a great spot.
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22nd Mar 2022 10:07 pm
NikBrown27
Member Since: 09 Feb 2021
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Posts: 174
I use a RAM X-Grip mount and have it attached to the Windscreen on the right of the instrument cluster, I've also run in a long USB extension so I can charge the phone when using Sat Nav.
23rd Mar 2022 9:32 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
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Brodit mount & bracket.
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23rd Mar 2022 9:55 am
s60r
Member Since: 14 Mar 2021
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 287
I use Mous.... check their website for the mag mounts and charging mag mounts. expensive but excellent.
Also... don't give up on the touch screen route as police get more and more keen to charge anyone touching a mobile device.... on a mount or not they will charge you for touching a mobile.
I use this for apple car play (or android auto if you use a terrible phone)**
**disclaimer...... please excuse this comment it was my deliberate attempt at humour whilst antagonising non apple users and in no way was it a serious comment.**
As per previous posters, +1 for Brodit. Magsafe is great for my iPhone 12 so should be good for your 13 too
PS - I bought a Brodit extension piece to move the phone up for better visibility.Discovery 4 HSE - Aintree Green
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i use a Brodit but with a cheap magnetic holder off amazon. Big magnet bit sticks to the brodit and the slim magnet goes inside you phone case.
24th Mar 2022 1:03 pm
darrind
Member Since: 04 Jul 2008
Location: In A World of My Own!
Posts: 2893
Brodit with Magsafe
My vote would be Brodit with Magsafe
I also have a gripping one that fits onto the air vent in the other Disco but the Brodit is bestMust stop buying shiny toys....
24th Mar 2022 5:31 pm
Waylander11
Member Since: 21 Apr 2016
Location: Leicestershire
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I used a brodit for fixing into the car then 3d printed my own holder as with the battery pack on I couldn’t find any to fit properlyD3 in Buckingham blue now SWMBO's Mine D4 commercial
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25th Mar 2022 6:11 am
s60r
Member Since: 14 Mar 2021
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 287
Don’t touch the screen though!!
Zero tolerance now applies so the phone holder companies may be losing sales as time goes on.
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