Quick Start Guide – NexPad with Smartphones
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Stick the metal plate/ring to your smartphone to securely connect it to magnets of NexPad.
![nexpad-smartphone-support1](https://nexdock.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/nexpad-smartphone-support1.jpg)
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Connect one end of the USB-C cable to either one of the USB-C port on the left side as shown in the diagram.
![nexpad-smartphone-support2](https://nexdock.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/nexpad-smartphone-support2.jpg)
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To charge your NexPad and connected device, use the other USB-C port on the left side as shown.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Smartphones would NOT work with NexPad if connected to the USB-C data port on the right side.
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Plug the USB-C cable to your smartphone.
![nexpad-smartphone-support3](https://nexdock.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/nexpad-smartphone-support3.jpg)
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