iPhone X in the Model X (Quick Dock)

[McManX]

Just got my iPhone X and I need some new guides for the quick connection dock in the car so my phone fits perfectly (wireless charging not necessary for me).

I tested the iPhone 7+ guide rails and they are obviously way too big. I can’t seem to find the iPhone 7 guides but comparing the phone sizes I assume they will be too small.

Tesla will probably take their time making new guides available. If someone can test the iPhone X with the iPhone 7 guides and let us know if they fit that would be great. Otherwise, I am willing the pay for someone to 3D print guides that fit perfectly with the phone and car if someone knows how to do that. Thanks!

Happy iPhone day!

 

[cartwright]

They are too narrow. I’d be interested in a 3D print as well!

 

[ToddS]

+1

 

[BLKMDL3]

Would buy them too. Getting my X in my Model X

 

[Daniellane]

I picked up a couple iPhone Xs for my wife and I yesterday at the Apple store.
Although it does fit snuggly with the Apple leather case using the narrower guide rails, the Lightning connector It’s too far out of alignment from front to back and slides in front of the display. The issue is not so much the width but the depth of the flanges that hold the phone too firmly against the back of the cradle. You’d think the case would push the iPhone’s connector further out so that it could dock properly. Perhaps it needs a little play for the bottom to be angled out enough to catch the connector. Also might be that installing the rails slightly changes the angle of the back causing the misalignment.
Haven’t tried it without the case yet.
But, arrying this phone without the case is definitely not an option but the glass back.
Overall pretty happy with the phone.
I will try it without the case later today & update this.

 

[Daniellane]

I picked up a couple iPhone Xs for my wife and I yesterday at the Apple store.
Although it does fit snuggly with the Apple leather case using the narrower guide rails, the Lightning connector It’s too far out of alignment from front to back and slides in front of the display. The issue is not so much the width but the depth of the flanges that hold the phone too firmly against the back of the cradle. You’d think the case would push the iPhone’s connector further out so that it could dock properly. Perhaps it needs a little play for the bottom to be angled out enough to catch the connector. Also might be that installing the rails slightly changes the angle of the back causing the misalignment.
Haven’t tried it without the case yet.
But, arrying this phone without the case is definitely not an option but the glass back.
Overall pretty happy with the phone.
I will try it without the case later today & update this.

I just tried it without the case and it’s worse.
First image is with case on.
Second image is with case off.
Last image is with no rails and case on.

 

[ToddS]

Perhaps you know this, but you can adjust the lightening connector position. Might not be enough to solve your problem (I'll see when I get my iPhone X on Monday), but worth a try. Just remove the rubber floor of that compartment and you should see two screws.

 

[Daniellane]

Perhaps you know this, but you can adjust the lightening connector position. Might not be enough to solve your problem (I'll see when I get my iPhone X on Monday), but worth a try. Just remove the rubber floor of that compartment and you should see two screws.

Thanks!
I did not install it.
Tesla did it for me at delivery in June.
I will give it a try.
It would be awesome if it fit.

 

[Daniellane]

Thanks!
I did not install it.
Tesla did it for me at delivery in June.
I will give it a try.
It would be awesome if it fit.

I just adjusted it. It’s perfect now!!!!!!
Thanks again!
iPhone X with the Apple leather or silicone case.
There’s a pic of my wife’s phone with silicone case.

 

[cartwright]

I plan to try the wider guides and add a bit of foam tape to close the gap. I'll report back how it goes.

 

[Daniellane]

I plan to try the wider guides and add a bit of foam tape to close the gap. I'll report back how it goes.

OK my Terminology is probably a little confusing.
I used the narrow Guides which create a wider opening for the iPhone 7 Plus with no case.
it’s a perfect fit - no Foam required at least with a Leather case on it

 

[cartwright]

OK my Terminology is probably a little confusing.
I used the narrow Guides which create a wider opening for the iPhone 7 Plus with no case.
it’s a perfect fit - no Foam required at least with a Leather case on it

Right, we are using "narrow" backwards. That said, I don't use cases on my phones, so I need a snugger fit.

 

[Daniellane]

Right, we are using "narrow" backwards. That said, I don't use cases on my phones, so I need a snugger fit.

Out on the golf course right now when I get home I’ll take a caliper to the Apple letter case so that you’ll know the thickness required for padding.

 

[McManX]

Thanks for the tips @Daniellane but I'm not going to be using a case with mine.

Hopefully a 3D printing expert will chime in soon, the market is growing!

 

[dragonxt]

I didn't even get rails with my Model -_-

Yes I purchased PUP. Should I make a fuss? Are they worth it?

 

[travwill]

I kept the old lightening connector and have never had rails since Tesla forgot them. For the X which got, I just installed a small qi charger that fit well in the middle area of console, and just lay my iPhone X on it to charge. In the basic leather case from Apple (or no case) it fits really well and doesn't move around, and still charges. Can do it quick without looking which is nice.

-T

 

[Lbkmxp100d]

@travwill, where did you get the charging pad? Does it plug into usb?

 

[travwill]

Yeah it is a short usb cord. Got on Amazon. It was like $10 and you’ll see it as “Amazons Choce” with good reviews.

 

[cartwright]

Picked up some 3/8 x 5/17 weather strip. It fits the phone dock well, but doesn't provide the same guidance for the phone. It is okay for now until I figure something else out.

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• cartwright
• Nov 4, 2017

 

[McManX]

I would go wireless but wired will have a faster charge, which I need often enough that plugging in makes sense.