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      11-09-2016, 04:59 AM   #1
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M2 snap in adapter for iPhone 7?

I'm looking for a snap in adapter for an iPhone 7, is it available yet and where to buy? Is the iPhone 6/6s' adapter compatible? Also, is the one I have M2 specific or are they all the same?

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      11-09-2016, 09:48 AM   #2
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6/6s should be compatible as phone size is the same, but I have no first hand experience.
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It works fine for the iPhone 7 too. I use it daily and I even have a Peel skin on my 7.
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6/6s should be compatible as phone size is the same, but I have no first hand experience.
Thanks
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It works fine for the iPhone 7 too. I use it daily and I even have a Peel skin on my 7.
Thanks! I also just bought a couple of those cases. 👍
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Anyone know if they're seeing improved signal strength using the snap in adaptor?
On an iPhone type in *3001#12345#*
This pulls up the field test mode and the signal strength is then displayed as a number in decibels. This should help you see if the signal is actually boosted or not.

http://www.ubersignal.com/field-test-mode
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Sorry to rain this thread from the dead but does this offer any benefit over just using the iphone to play music and make calls over bluetooth while plugging the phone into the USB port?

Does it somehow interface with the idrive system better with this part? or is it mainly for storage and charging?
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Offers precisely zero benefit over the regular USB cable, other than securing it in place.
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Offers precisely zero benefit over the regular USB cable, other than securing it in place.
Serves a purpose for me. I purchased a Qi receiver off amazon so it charges and secures my iPhone 7.
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Offers precisely zero benefit over the regular USB cable, other than securing it in place.
Serves a purpose for me. I purchased a Qi receiver off amazon so it charges and secures my iPhone 7.
Are using a snap in adapter to charge via lightening or wirelessly?

The wireless "adapter" that came in my car cannot stretch longwise enough to fit the 6S plus
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Serves a purpose for me. I purchased a Qi receiver off amazon so it charges and secures my iPhone 7.
You realize that the phone charges over USB, right? Quicker than wireless charging, too.
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Serves a purpose for me. I purchased a Qi receiver off amazon so it charges and secures my iPhone 7.
You realize that the phone charges over USB, right? Quicker than wireless charging, too.
I hate messing with cables. I like the fact I can charge and use apple CarPlay wirelessly. To each there own though. Whatever suits your needs.
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