F-150 Built in Phone Holder..

[SonnyDigs]

if you have an iPhone that you can jailbreak you could just put on the app carbridge and use wireless CarPlay to project your entire phone screen to the main screen (I mean entire phone and all apps not just CarPlay). Then you can just leave your phone anywhere (phone does need to be. unlocked for this to work so might need to plug it in if its low on battery). Not sure if android phones have anything similar but if so would need to have your phone rooted I am sure

It would have to be rooted, no doubt.

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[vCpu]

I don’t use the standard holder. I just the pen slot next to the shifter. With car pay I have little need to grab my phone. I use the charger from console as its right there. It’s easy to access. Stays in place.

 

[Pierre.Granger]

My cover won’t stay open on my Limited. Will have them look at it on my next service.

 

[landersen]

Mine has a little pocket holder thing that I use for my phone.. Are these not on all the trims?

I came from an '09 RAM 1500. The phone holder in the RAM was excellent and was also a wireless charger. Ford is still playing catchup in some areas for sure.

 

[Trashman]

I have my mom's garage door opener there and with the open slot it is easy to push the button. For me I just keep the phone in my pocket or the charger and use carplay. I have my 3 garage door openers all programmed

 

[jvbronco]

That holder is a nice touch, but my phone doesn't fit without pushing on the charging cord while it's plugged in. It needs to be a bit higher to provide adequate space for the cable to hang without touching the bottom of the container. so, I cannot use it while charging my phone.

 

[SonnyDigs]

That holder is a nice touch, but my phone doesn't fit without pushing on the charging cord while it's plugged in. It needs to be a bit higher to provide adequate space for the cable to hang without touching the bottom of the container. so, I cannot use it while charging my phone.

They make a 90 degree connection cable that would work.

 

[Wilsons66605]

Yes that piece is what Ford is want to hold your phone. It’s standard on all trims.

i use it for my wallet!

 

[BamaGal]

Cell phone holder, built into your
2021 F-150..
Seems the best cell phone holder I've ever used is right there in your cab..
Doesn't matter what trim package you have..
As you see by the pic I've posted, you simply pull back the lid on the forward compartment..
There are 2 lips inside, set your phone on the first lip, tip the phone back and let it rest against the dash, between the volume and tuning knob on your radio.
Let the compartments spring loaded lid go against the phone..
It will hold it very tightly.
Depending on phone which inside lip you rest your phone on, should work for most any phone..
This is a Samsung 10+ in a simple rubber case resting on the 1st lip inside compartment.
Give it a try..
I love it, works great for me..
Have a good weekend and enjoy your new truck..

So interesting to see others uses for this.... it’s such a piece of junk in my opinion. It doesn’t even snap in just hangs loosely. The cabin is 30+ minutes of corrugated roads and bumps up a mountain so I’m sure it’ll make me loose my religion!
A last second attempt at something but a real fumble!I have an iPhone 12 and it just flops around. If you let the sliding cover forward the screen isn’t viewable like your large phone. As one other posted, I lay mine on its edge in the pencil like holder between the shifter and the cup holders.
Happy Tuesday!

 

[Gblenks]

I think it's a bit of misinformation that this holder is for phones. I've seen that mentioned in lot's of review videos, but I read in an feature/accessory guide somewhere (can't remember exactly where) that it's actually meant for business cards. Phones are all different sizes so to have a phone holder that isn't universal or adjustable would just be bad engineering.

 

[SuperClyde]

I think it's a bit of misinformation that this holder is for phones. I've seen that mentioned in lot's of review videos, but I read in an feature/accessory guide somewhere (can't remember exactly where) that it's actually meant for business cards. Phones are all different sizes so to have a phone holder that isn't universal or adjustable would just be bad engineering.

It sucks as a phone holder that's for sure. Tried to use it once and decided to never do it again. I use the "pen" tray between the shifter and cup holders or I stick it in the cubby behind the console shifter. I hope I don't forget and try to fold the console shifter down with my phone there though! LOL

 

[Asphaltman]

I love the WeatherTech CupFone honestly, so Ill be using that included holder for some business cards.

 

[sonofzell]

My XLT does not have a cover over the area under the screen. MY 2018 did, but this one does not. Kind of made me a little pissed when I found that out.

I too was also bummed by the absence of the cover on the front well (I came from an '18 as well). Now I'm even more pissed to learn that's only been removed on certain trims!

 

[Asphaltman]

I too was also bummed by the absence of the cover on the front well (I came from an '18 as well). Now I'm even more pissed to learn that's only been removed on certain trims!

You guys dont have the sliding cover?

 

[daemonic3]

You guys dont have the sliding cover?

Apparently that sliding cover costs like $5k so we only have it on Lariat and up for '21...

Weird, right? My 2017 XLT had it.

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