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Old 11-26-19 | 05:51 AM
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The '19 ES350 has a slot at the front of the console just in front of the cup holder to drop a phone in. This works for Apple Auto but not if you want to use your phone for Android Auto.
Does anyone make a phone holder insert for the slot?
Old 11-26-19 | 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by EJC
The '19 ES350 has a slot at the front of the console just in front of the cup holder to drop a phone in. This works for Apple Auto but not if you want to use your phone for Android Auto.
Does anyone make a phone holder insert for the slot?
You mean it doesn't fit or is there some other function that slot provides?
Old 11-26-19 | 12:55 PM
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You mean it doesn't fit or is there some other function that slot provides?
The phone fits but the screen is obstructed by the depth of the slot.
We have android phones and it would be nice to be able to use android auto in the car. So, I was curious if anyone might have seen a phone holder that can slide into the slot
Old 11-26-19 | 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by EJC
The phone fits but the screen is obstructed by the depth of the slot.
We have android phones and it would be nice to be able to use android auto in the car. So, I was curious if anyone might have seen a phone holder that can slide into the slot
Your ES has AA?? If so, why do you need to see the screen. Doesnt it project on the big screen?
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Originally Posted by mikemu30
Your ES has AA?? If so, why do you need to see the screen. Doesnt it project on the big screen?
Go back to the original post. Actually, I could have been clearer in the original post
NO, my ES does not have android auto. If I want AA on my phone screen I obviously can't see the screen if I put the phone in the holder.
It would be convenient to have a phone holder that fits in the slot so I can see the screen

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Old 11-26-19 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by EJC
Go back to the original post. Actually, I could have been clearer in the original post
NO, my ES does not have android auto. If I want AA on my phone screen I obviously can't see the screen if I put the phone in the holder.
It would be convenient to have a phone holder that fits in the slot so I can see the screen
I don't think you understand what Android Auto is. Never the less there are tons of phone holders on Amazon or eBay which are universal with most phones.
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Originally Posted by EJC
Go back to the original post. Actually, I could have been clearer in the original post
NO, my ES does not have android auto. If I want AA on my phone screen I obviously can't see the screen if I put the phone in the holder.
It would be convenient to have a phone holder that fits in the slot so I can see the screen
you're misunderstanding Apple Carplay and AA.
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Originally Posted by mikemu30
you're misunderstanding Apple Carplay and AA.
I'm well aware of the difference.
The ES does not have Android Auto (yet). If I want to use the phone app I need a mount. Rather than block the vents or dash, or waste a cup holder it seemed like it would be worth asking if someone had found a way to use the phone holder that already exists in the ES to mount a phone holder. Like maybe someone had 3-D printed a base that could slide into the existing phone pocket.
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Originally Posted by EJC
I'm well aware of the difference.
The ES does not have Android Auto (yet). If I want to use the phone app I need a mount. Rather than block the vents or dash, or waste a cup holder it seemed like it would be worth asking if someone had found a way to use the phone holder that already exists in the ES to mount a phone holder. Like maybe someone had 3-D printed a base that could slide into the existing phone pocket.
Try weathertech - they make a phone holder that sits inside the cupholder.
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