F30POST
F30POST
2012-2015 BMW 3-Series and 4-Series Forum
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
BMW 3-Series and 4-Series Forum (F30 / F32) | F30POST > 2012-2019 BMW 3 and 4-Series Forums > Regional Forums > UK > Phone holder
ARMA SPEED
Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      10-15-2019, 03:58 AM   #1
A15X
Lieutenant
125
Rep
458
Posts

Drives: BMW 430d M sport Convertible
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Hertfordshire UK

iTrader: (0)

Phone holder

Hi all,

With my car over 3 years old and no rtti I’ve started to use Waze via my iPhone XS Max and just wondering if anyone else is in a smiler situation and using a mobile phone holder.

Haven’t bought one in years so interested to see what people are using!

I’m tempted to pay for the rtti subscription as I do like using the in built sat nav another option is Apple car play but did the months trial for a quid and didn’t get on with it too well due to having 2 mobile phones connected to the car.

Thanks in advance!
Appreciate 0
      10-15-2019, 04:08 AM   #2
japanwings
Private
Belgium
118
Rep
83
Posts

Drives: 2018 F36 Gran Coupe
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Belgium

iTrader: (0)

im using this one from aliexpress.
using XS Max too, fits perfect.
Before i had one with magnet, but i wanted to keep the wireless charging function.
Airspeed Car Mobile Phone Holder Bracket
Attached Images
 
Appreciate 0
      10-15-2019, 04:45 AM   #3
N-W
oOOo
N-W's Avatar
United Kingdom
30
Rep
107
Posts

Drives: BMW M140i
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Birmingham, UK

iTrader: (0)

I use a Brodit ProClip.
Appreciate 0
      10-15-2019, 05:02 AM   #4
jedi-knight83
Second Lieutenant
51
Rep
255
Posts

Drives: F36 430d GC, XKR, Clio 172
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Rayleigh / Cambridge - UK

iTrader: (0)

I've got a Kenu Airframe+, little vent clip holder. Very subtle when the phone is not in it but holds my 11pro max just fine when I am using it.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kenu-Airf...4AAOSwNOFdTYNu
__________________
Midnight Black Jaguar XKR Convertible | Saphire Black BMW F36 430d Gran Coupe | Iceberg Silver 2002 Renault Clio 172 Track Car
Appreciate 0
      10-15-2019, 05:44 AM   #5
SkyJawa
Major General
SkyJawa's Avatar
3686
Rep
8,616
Posts

Drives: F10 530d
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Hampshire

iTrader: (1)

Belkin Cup Holder Mount
Appreciate 0
      10-15-2019, 06:23 AM   #6
evdok
Lieutenant Colonel
evdok's Avatar
United Kingdom
818
Rep
1,907
Posts

Drives: 330D M/SPORT xDRIVE INDIVIDUAL
Join Date: May 2015
Location: WORCESTERSHIRE

iTrader: (0)

Got this
Attached Images
 
__________________
Happy Motoring

Evdok

Appreciate 0
      10-15-2019, 06:29 AM   #7
Londoner
Lieutenant
Londoner's Avatar
United Kingdom
167
Rep
470
Posts

Drives: 340i msport+ MPPSK
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: London

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by weston.__ View Post
I use a Brodit ProClip.
Have tried a few different makes/options over the years but Brodit are the best imo. Rock solid and custom designed for the car.
Appreciate 1
N-W30.00
      10-15-2019, 08:14 AM   #8
t5pilot
Colonel
t5pilot's Avatar
United Kingdom
975
Rep
2,068
Posts

Drives: M4 CP & S1000 XR
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Yorkshire - UK

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by evdok View Post
Got this
Im liking the look of this, do you have a link please?
__________________
/// BM3 + M-Power ///
Appreciate 0
      10-15-2019, 08:43 AM   #9
Digidick
Captain
140
Rep
624
Posts

Drives: F30 330d M Sport
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Derby

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by t5pilot View Post
Im liking the look of this, do you have a link please?
and me
Appreciate 0
      10-15-2019, 08:48 AM   #10
teaston
Banned
No_Country
10991
Rep
32,881
Posts

Drives: X3 M40d
Join Date: May 2012
Location: The High Seas

iTrader: (1)

Brodit active (with built in charger) are definitely the best:

https://www.brodit.co.uk
Attached Images
 
Appreciate 0
      10-15-2019, 03:23 PM   #11
evdok
Lieutenant Colonel
evdok's Avatar
United Kingdom
818
Rep
1,907
Posts

Drives: 330D M/SPORT xDRIVE INDIVIDUAL
Join Date: May 2015
Location: WORCESTERSHIRE

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by t5pilot View Post
Im liking the look of this, do you have a link please?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digidick View Post
and me

https://www.amazon.co.uk/DIYUCAR-Mob...a-814208298439


https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07RFFX4...xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
__________________
Happy Motoring

Evdok

Appreciate 1
t5pilot974.50
      10-15-2019, 04:29 PM   #12
SunDevs
Registered
0
Rep
1
Posts

Drives: BMW 328i GT
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: PNW

iTrader: (0)

I use the Kenu Airframe Wireless and it has been fantastic. It holds the phone in my line of sight for Waze, etc. and the wireless charging is a bonus.
Appreciate 0
      10-16-2019, 04:05 AM   #13
Londoner
Lieutenant
Londoner's Avatar
United Kingdom
167
Rep
470
Posts

Drives: 340i msport+ MPPSK
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: London

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by teaston View Post
Brodit active (with built in charger) are definitely the best:

https://www.brodit.co.uk
Where does the active cable go? Did you have to pull bits off to get it in?
Appreciate 0
      10-16-2019, 04:25 AM   #14
teaston
Banned
No_Country
10991
Rep
32,881
Posts

Drives: X3 M40d
Join Date: May 2012
Location: The High Seas

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Londoner View Post
Where does the active cable go? Did you have to pull bits off to get it in?
You could just plug it into the 12v/USB socket, or you can plug it into the spare USB plug in the back of the head unit (using a fakra to USB cable, to also have a media connection to the phone), or what I did is connect a USB C PD fast charging adapter behind the dash going direct to the fuse box.
Appreciate 1
Londoner167.00
      10-16-2019, 04:33 AM   #15
MarkH13
Private First Class
United Kingdom
53
Rep
104
Posts

Drives: F82 M4 CP, SMB
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Folkestone, Kent

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by evdok View Post
Got this
That does look good, but surely it blocks the hazard lights button, as well as the lock button and air vent temperature adjuster?

Also, I wouldn't want to use anything that requires sticking to the car - can it be used without adhesive, i.e.. just clipped in place?
Appreciate 0
      10-16-2019, 05:07 AM   #16
jon26
New Member
United Kingdom
5
Rep
12
Posts

Drives: BMW 3 Series 2.0 320i Sport
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: UK

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by weston.__ View Post
I use a Brodit ProClip.
+1 on the Brodit. Used them for years. Rock solid.
Appreciate 2
teaston10990.50
N-W30.00
      10-16-2019, 08:16 AM   #17
celsdogg
E4 Mafia
308
Rep
408
Posts

Drives: E30, E36/5, E46, F22, F30
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: MD

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
1990 BMW 325i  [0.00]
1998 BMW 318ti  [0.00]
2003 BMW 325i  [0.00]
2015 BMW 335i  [0.00]
2015 BMW M235i  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by evdok View Post
Got this
this is probably the cleanest thing I have ever seen.
__________________
Squad - '90 E30 325i MT (225k) | '98 E36/5 318ti MT (153k) | '03 E46 325i MT (152k)| '15 F22 M235i MT (60k) | '15 F30 335i MT (80k)
KIA - '91 E30 325i AT (146k) | '02 E46 325i MT (212k)
Bring back the purple M stripe
Appreciate 0
      10-16-2019, 10:07 AM   #18
andrew.webber
Second Lieutenant
67
Rep
240
Posts

Drives: F30 328ise
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: East Midlands

iTrader: (0)

I have not used it personally but these people are offering lifetime RTTI for about 89 euros I think.

Someone on the forum has used them though as it was posted on here
https://navituning.azurewebsites.net/home

HTH
Andrew
Appreciate 0
      10-18-2019, 04:40 AM   #19
evdok
Lieutenant Colonel
evdok's Avatar
United Kingdom
818
Rep
1,907
Posts

Drives: 330D M/SPORT xDRIVE INDIVIDUAL
Join Date: May 2015
Location: WORCESTERSHIRE

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by MarkH13 View Post
That does look good, but surely it blocks the hazard lights button, as well as the lock button and air vent temperature adjuster?

Also, I wouldn't want to use anything that requires sticking to the car - can it be used without adhesive, i.e.. just clipped in place?
It does get in the way but I just tilt the phone, & its held in place by 4 tiny rivet screws on each corner just adjust each one slowly until its firm enough to your liking.
__________________
Happy Motoring

Evdok

Appreciate 0
      10-18-2019, 04:44 AM   #20
evdok
Lieutenant Colonel
evdok's Avatar
United Kingdom
818
Rep
1,907
Posts

Drives: 330D M/SPORT xDRIVE INDIVIDUAL
Join Date: May 2015
Location: WORCESTERSHIRE

iTrader: (0)

installation video

Just to get an idea how its attached.

__________________
Happy Motoring

Evdok

Appreciate 0
      10-18-2019, 05:35 AM   #21
Digidick
Captain
140
Rep
624
Posts

Drives: F30 330d M Sport
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Derby

iTrader: (0)

How can you make that into a 9 minute video?
Appreciate 0
      10-18-2019, 07:13 AM   #22
MarkH13
Private First Class
United Kingdom
53
Rep
104
Posts

Drives: F82 M4 CP, SMB
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Folkestone, Kent

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by evdok View Post
It does get in the way but I just tilt the phone, & its held in place by 4 tiny rivet screws on each corner just adjust each one slowly until its firm enough to your liking.
Thanks very much, I may have to get one!
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:36 AM.




f30post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST