Mavic controller + Pixel XL - help?

[kaitlyn]

Just got my mavic today and am tresting things out

I have a Google Pixel XL, so I took out the Type-C connector and also swapped out the little black USB holder on the left controller arm.

With a case on, it just won't fit. With the case off, it's still quite difficult and really doesn't feel that secure. Moreover, the USB doesn't really want to go into the phone cleanly - it pushes back against the arm pretty easily and also wants to "fold upwards". When it's slid to the bottom of the arm, the connector is sort of held in place by the rubber on the bottom of the arm, but it folds up very easily nothing securing it "in the middle of the arm".

Lastly, it seems to not fold in cleanly. I have aligned the port with the little notch on the controller for when you fold it in it still "pushes outwards".

How can I make this work better? Anybody have any tips or techniques they have employed? The little fold out is neat and everything, but the clamp-style was so much easier and reliable with the previous controllers

 

[kaitlyn]

Went out and bought an overpriced torx set today and removed the rubber flaps. Tried with just top or just bottom. Just the bottom seems to hold it a little more reliable, but neither really have any pressure. It slides in and out "sideways" without problem. Aside from grinding one of the rubbers down so that it fits but still firm, what do you guys think about applying the felty/loop side from a velcro piece to the opposite side just to provide a touch extra padding while not be abrasive.

Any other ideas apart from wrecking the rubber permanently? Especially since those aren't available for purchase, should I change/try other devices...