Off-Roam Magnetic Mount + Samsung Galaxy Fold 8 + 14" Infotainment Fitment

[Joestac]

Might be a long shot here. I am still waiting for my Fold 8 to ship and I haven't pulled the trigger on the Off-Roam mag mount that goes up near the start button. Does anyone currently have this combo and have any information of whether the phone fits okay? I was worried it might be too wide. I have the 14" infotainment so only wondering about usage with that screen.

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[BonRunner]

I got the S26 Ultra but fitment should be similar for your Fold. I have a Magsafe case.

I don't have the wireless magsafe charging feature, just the mount. Wireless charging, from any aftermarket vendor, and not Samsung, always limited the power to 10W & under. Your phone will get hot & not fast charge.

I use a direct USB-C charging from one of the OEM port that provides 15W.

Only an OEM Samsung wireless charging adapter can do 25W direct.

 

[Joestac]

Perfect. Thank you.

I have the S25 Ultra now and I'm trading in towards the Fold 8.

Looks like closed the Fold 8 is only 3.8mm wider than your S26 Ultra, so that should be fine.

I'd also only being doing mag and no charging, same as you. I'll go ahead and order it.

 

[Dead Horse]

I have the mount, and a wireless charger with a built-in fan from Amazon. Pixel 10 Pro with a decent sized case fits fine next to the 14" screen.

 

[Nodak]

i am curious, why mount there? it looks like the wheel is blocking 1/2 of the phone screen ?

or is it the out of the corner of my eye, i need to grab my phone before i leave the vehicle ?

personally i usually just put my phone on the wireless charging pad (it actually works now with my 26 ultra) vs our 23 tundra wireless pad that never works, or i just put it in the cup holder for short trips, long trips i just use the wireless pad since i dont need my phone.

 

[Joestac]

I don't look at or interact with my phone while driving so blocking is of no concern.

I've been thinking about doing wired Android Auto since I have dropouts still while passing certain radio towers. Cable could be routed a lot cleaner with the phone mounted up there.

I still leave my phone in the car from time to time sitting on the wireless charging pad now, so doubt this would be much different.

The Fold 8 is too short to work on the wireless charging pad as well.

 

[Dead Horse]

i am curious, why mount there? it looks like the wheel is blocking 1/2 of the phone screen ?

or is it the out of the corner of my eye, i need to grab my phone before i leave the vehicle ?

personally i usually just put my phone on the wireless charging pad (it actually works now with my 26 ultra) vs our 23 tundra wireless pad that never works, or i just put it in the cup holder for short trips, long trips i just use the wireless pad since i dont need my phone.

I mounted it there so I could use a third party charger with a cooling fan built in. Because Toyota made its wireless charger a useless heat box that puts your phone two degrees shy of supernova.

The location wasn't that important to me, I don't use my phone while driving, but I liked the robust mounting solution (instead of just double sided tape). And with the really short articulating arm I attached to it, I could easily raise it up to be 100% visible above the wheel.

 

[Dead Horse]

Cable could be routed a lot cleaner with the phone mounted up there.

I got a USB-C cable with right angle ends, and ran it from the USB port on the radio, through the dash behind the radio, and out the bottom/into the charger on the OffRoam mount. The cable is 100% tucked away and not really visible unless you're looking for it. Worked great.

 

[Joestac]

I got a USB-C cable with right angle ends, and ran it from the USB port on the radio, through the dash behind the radio, and out the bottom/into the charger on the OffRoam mount. The cable is 100% tucked away and not really visible unless you're looking for it. Worked great.

Nice, thank you! That is my current plan as well.

 

[incognito]

I got the S26 Ultra but fitment should be similar for your Fold. I have a Magsafe case.

I don't have the wireless magsafe charging feature, just the mount. Wireless charging, from any aftermarket vendor, and not Samsung, always limited the power to 10W & under. Your phone will get hot & not fast charge.

I use a direct USB-C charging from one of the OEM port that provides 15W.

Only an OEM Samsung wireless charging adapter can do 25W direct.

I’m curious to know where you live to be needing your heat at 85 degrees

 

[BonRunner]

I’m curious to know where you live to be needing your heat at 85 degrees

Pic was taken during last winter season

 

[bakutheleo]

I have not tested it much, as I just got an S26+, but it seems that the wireless charging actually works at least some in the car's consold area--even in the phone case I have--unlike the Google Pixel 7 I had earlier (did not like that phone, hence the early--for me--upgrade after only 2 years). Still gets pretty warm, but nice that it at least seems to charge. I use wirleess Android Auto so rarely, if ever, need to see the phone screen. I have had no problem with connectivity.

I have an older 3rd-party mag mount with charge capability--have not decided if I will bother trying to mount it somewhere. Given this seems to work at least fairly well in the console I may not--or maybe I should put it in around the center somewhere for the passenger, but so the driver could also see it if needed.

 

[incognito]

Pic was taken during last winter season

Gotcha. I was going to say are there any homes available to buy because the heat here in the southeast is brutal right now

 

[ryan.abbott61]

I mounted it there so I could use a third party charger with a cooling fan built in. Because Toyota made its wireless charger a useless heat box that puts your phone two degrees shy of supernova.

The location wasn't that important to me, I don't use my phone while driving, but I liked the robust mounting solution (instead of just double sided tape). And with the really short articulating arm I attached to it, I could easily raise it up to be 100% visible above the wheel.

Which 3rd party charger did you get? Mine has been overheating and need a different option.

 

[Dead Horse]

Which 3rd party charger did you get? Mine has been overheating and need a different option.

This one: https://www.amazon.com/ESR-HaloLock...gsafecooling+wireless+charger,aps,401&sr=8-15

I'd probably try a different one though. This isn't as cool as it thinks it is LOL

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