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Old Aug 16, 2016 | 11:23 AM
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Cell phone holder for an X166

Would anyone recommend a decent cell phone holder that works in the X166 series? I am trying to avoid a windshield or cup holder mount but I can't find any other workable surface on which to mount a holder.

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Old Aug 16, 2016 | 03:36 PM
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Kenu Airframe+ Mount. Attaches to AC vent and places the phone in a good position, low enough to not be in the windshield line of sight, but visible with an easy downward glance. (Essentially puts the phone at the level of the Command display.)

Also, after complaints about weak charging from the USB port in the console, I've installed a Aukey CC-S1 dual-port USB charger that plugs into a 12V cigarette lighter socket. (I'm using the socket behind the driver's seat in order to keep the front socket open. 2m charging cable is plenty long.)

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Old Aug 16, 2016 | 08:37 PM
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Kuda mounts. I use them for every car I own. For X166, it requires a screw in the glove compartment area. I used a 3m tape instead. Works great.

http://www.kudausa.com/mercedes-gl-x...ack-a1838.html

You can then use any tape or screw mount you like, without having to worry about damaging the car.
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Old Aug 17, 2016 | 11:24 AM
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For my iPhone 6, I am using the Koomus (Amazon asin B016GNYZIC).
It's the only one I've found that's short profile and does not interfere with the volume knob (hard to get to when the phone is on it, but it does not touch it, and I use the steering controls anyway).

First one I ordered, one of the tabs that slides in the CD slot broke, and they've sent me another one promptly. I've had the second one since around March w/o any issues. Magnet is strong and works fine with even with thick cases on the phone.

I'll shoot a pic if you'd like to to see it on the GL.

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Old Aug 17, 2016 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Neurobit
I am using this magnetic holder for my iPhone 6.
It's the only one I've found that's short profile and does not interfere with the volume knob (hard to get to when the phone is on it, but it does not touch it, and I use the steering controls anyway).

First one I ordered, one of the tabs that slides in the CD slot broke, and they've sent me another one promptly. I've had the second one since around March w/o any issues. Magnet is strong and works fine with even with thick cases on the phone.

I'll shoot a pic if you'd like to to see it on the GL.

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Your link is not working.
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Old Aug 17, 2016 | 09:51 PM
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Fixed the link.
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Old Aug 17, 2016 | 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Neurobit
Fixed the link.
I like it. Can you post pics in your GL?
Thx
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Old Aug 18, 2016 | 09:19 AM
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Here you go:












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Old Aug 18, 2016 | 09:32 AM
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Here's what the plate looks like. It attaches to the phone (or case, your choice) with 3M tape backing.
One added benefit of this setup for me is that I also have a small magnetic vent mount that I carry when I travel, and use it on rental cars to mount my phone for music, navigation in unfamiliar places etc.





Here's a similar vent holder like the one I have. About 8 bucks from Amazon:


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Old Feb 23, 2018 | 04:36 PM
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Neuro- Is the cd holder still working for holding your cell phone? Just got a gl550 and looking for cell holder.

Thank you!!
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Old Feb 23, 2018 | 05:06 PM
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Neuro- Is the cd holder still working for holding your cell phone? Just got a gl550 and looking for cell holder.

Thank you!!
MNMB,
Yep, still holding strong. No issues whatsoever. Would def purchase again.

Cheers,
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