Nite Ize STF-01-R7 Original Steelie FreeMount Bracket - Additional FreeMount for Steelie Magnetic Phone Mounting Systems Black

The media could not be loaded. First on I had lasted 2 years before it quit holding my phone. I purchased a second one that only last one month. The magnet is strong and hold the mount in place, the clamp is the weak point. We will see what they say about a replacement. If not I hope I can get the mount off the dash cleanly I’m done. Will update if service is good.Update: I spoke with the manufacturer and they sent me the newest model free of charge. I was told this model is known to have these issues and has been discontinued. I have had the newer model for over a week now. It holds the phone great and seems to be more mechanically durable. Id recommend buying the new model and if there are any issues they have great customer service.New model:https://www.amazon.com/Nite-Ize-Universal-Windshield-Compatible/dp/B08QR1J56Q/ref=sr_1_54?crid=23GFXQ7EYSC4W&keywords=nite%2Bize&qid=1695322192&sprefix=nite%2B%2Caps%2C128&sr=8-54&th=1

This is a repurchase. My first one lasted a while but then it broke so I had to purchase a new one. Great hold and it has extra silicone attachments if you have a smaller phone or one with no case. The magnet is strong and durable

This is the second one of these that I purchased. My first one I bought from a Verizon store several years ago, and somehow the part that is supposed to fit snug against your phone (the adjustable part) got stuck, and I couldn't get it to push in tighter to hold my phone. My son tried to take it apart to fix it but it was not fixable. So I've ordered another, hopefully this will last longer. Although I did get quite a bit of use out of my first one.I like that it's adjustable and has an open frame, so I can have my phone plugged in and the cord does not get in the way. The biggest downside for people may be that you have to adhere a big silver ball somewhere in your car, and it's VERY stuck. When I pull on mine, it feels like I might break the dashboard before the ball will come off. I'm sure if I want it off I'll have to use some chemical (goo-gone) to get it loosened up. Meanwhile, there's a silver ball stuck on my dash. I was able to find a place above my cup holder in the center console that works well to have it attached to, but you need to make sure you really think about where you're going to want to mount this in your car, because you're committed once you've put it on.

After I finally decided to bite the bullet and upgrade to the X, I didn’t want to have the magnet on the back of my phone case anymore. So I started looking for other options to go with my Steelie mounts and found this gem!! Sure glad I did!! Now my problem is that it’s bulky, so if I was moving from one vehicle to another or inside to work. Then I had to bring it with me especially if I wanted to stick my phone up to read something or snap a selfie in an awkward place where I didn’t want to bring a selfie stick.So I needed up just buying one for each car, and one for work. Only problem now is if I want to take a picture or have my phone on the fridge while I’m cooking to read a recipe then, I have to run out to car and get my holder. They aren’t exactly cheap (hence the 4 stars). But it holds well, grips my phone as tight as I need it too, and everyone loves the magnet on the back when I toss it up on a door frame somewhere in the office while I need to take notes.The quick release has been my best friend when getting in and out of the car, since I have mine aligned to hit it as I pull my charger out, 2 motions in one. Thanks!!

I bought this one as an extra for my other phone. The original mount unit is awesome and still using it till this day. I like how I don't have to keep taking it in and out the old phone holder. Now I just grab my fine and do what I gotta do. The best thing as well is I can put my phone on Abby metal surface and it will stay freeing up both of hands to do other things or just watch a video hands free. I just love this holder. That's why I bought this extra one. My suggestion by the mounting set they got first, then if you need an extra mount or replacement then buy this one.My opinions are solely mine and are not solicited by the seller or Amazon. I believe in fair and honest reviews that are unsolicited or paid for by anyone. This is why I assure you are getting a real honest review from me and not some fake review.

I've been using the Freemount Bracket for 4 years now and have found one common weak point that, at this stage, I believe can now be called a design flaw.The good (when brand new) - it's easy to use, clamps down on the phone well, and the magnet with rubber grip holds quite well on the Steelie Ball.The bad - to release the phone from the Freemount Bracket you must press a lever located on the side of mount's center piece. That "release lever" is held in position via a combination of metal spring, gear teeth, and a plastic pin. The plastic pin is the design flaw. Using the Freemount Bracket daily, clamping and unclamping my phone 4-6 times per day, I have to replace the entire Freemount Bracket every 6-8 months due to the plastic pin breaking off which causes the release lever to disengage from the gear teeth. Since it doesn't engage, the Freemount Bracket will no longer clamp and hold the phone.I finally switched to a different mount because I'm tired of buy these. The manufacturer doesn't seem to want to upgrade the Freemount Bracket to make it more rigid. Perhaps if used sparingly the device will last longer.