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[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Arjav23:
But does amp play lyrics as the song being played
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PersianSphinx:
I use power amp; you have to select lyrics by pressing the menu button. It is a fairly well coded app, but it is a bit too big a file for our phone. Another good app is winamp. try that one.
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Arjav23:
ya but in winamp it is paid for lyrics right?
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PersianSphinx:
yes, but you can buy it, or try it.

i mean you gotta pay for things that are good ;)
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kalp99670:
I think u should try this this is MIUI Music player It dwnld lyrics & show them offline

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1527336
[Xperia Z Accessories] Biffy:
The dock is obviously great if you don't mind paying for it or get it free. However it's a bit clunky to carry around with you (if using a portable external battery) or in a car.

It's not a great option having to remove the waterproof flap all the time to charge as well.

So I got to thinking, could one modify an old mini / micro usb cable (I've tons of old micro ones laying around), so that the +/- cables go straight to the metal contacts on the Xz. I assume it is just a case of +/- on the docking connector? Would it matter if they were connected the wrong way...?

It'll be a bit of an in-elegant solution but to start with I was thinking of some bluetack and some sort of spacing connector bar to quickly press onto / pull off the phone.
[Xperia Z Accessories] MobiusPizza:
I am pretty sure the polarity would matter, as it would be DC. However this is easy enough to check using a multimeter on the dock.

Good luck

For in-car use, I personally would put the sony charger there for the moment.

Brodit the in car holder maker will also make a version of holder which will use the contacts, but not sure when that will be out.
[Xperia Z Accessories] Biffy:
I'm wondering now if it might not be easier just to wait for a cheap chinese dock to come out on ebay. :) The dock's also got an advantage it'll hold your phone nicely if you want to use it with an external keyboard, or watch a film for example.

Just not keen on spending £25 on one.
[Xperia Z Accessories] antipesto93:
I think it would be pretty easy to make your own, for the electrics would it just be a case of cutting the micro usb connector off then attaching red + black wires?
[Xperia Z Accessories] huball:
Could someone with a dock check and post it?

Would be great.
[Xperia Z Accessories] iDroid8:
This would be so cool. If it was like the Magsafe connectors on Macbooks it would be ideal. Probably not for me though. Hope you can do it.
[Xperia Z Accessories] MasK:
Exactly what I was thinking off..

Taking the +/- 5V from the USB cable is not a problem. The main challenge is how to mount the 2 wires onto the metal contacts!

Removing the flaps has been pretty troublesome so far, especially when you're rushing off to somewhere and ya gotta use the GPS..
[Xperia Z Accessories] jimsey:
copper foil would be easiest way to make the contacts, I've used it a few times in the past with my DIY wireless chargers
[Xperia Z Accessories] huball:
I think that the biggest challange will be finding someone who will tell us which pin is + .....
[Xperia Z Accessories] fards:
has anyone got a dock yet?

The 3rd party stockists haven't shipped them yet have they? The bundle/deal is a post out one..
[Xperia Z Accessories] antipesto93:
made a sort of dock, using 2 pins from a computer molex connector + foil, held the correct distance apart with glue from a hot glue gun, but need to wait until someone can find out the polarity before trying it!
[Xperia Z Accessories] kimmykfchan:
I have exactly the same DIY idea but I want to kill two birds in one stone – wireless charging and MagSafe type of mobile charging interface.

I target for Xperia Z for its IPX protection and 4G. Being an IPX certified device, the port covers are important that I don’t know why Sony doesn’t have wireless charging just like its competitor Panasonic (model P-02E has both wireless charging and replaceable battery) having. The charging dock can solve this shortcoming a bit but the dock is only good for placing at home or in the office. When charging with external battery pack on the road, the it is better to have some handy charging cable to charge through the 2-pin. Then MagSafe type of cable is a good candidate.

Googled a bit and found a flip case (Muvit Qi Wireless Charging Kit for Sony Xperia Z) with Qi charging ready and I wonder it is utilizing the 2-pin as well. If I do the DIY, I will use a thin plastic case with the following components:

1)	attach a Qi/Touchstone charging coil at the inner back side of the case

2)	on side edge of the case facing the 2-pin of the device, I will attach a new 2-pin port with 2 small iron plate on each end, the 2-pin will connect to the charging coil and acts as the connector for the 2-pin of the device and piggy-back to the dock for charging

3)	MagSafe type of charging cable is made by a normal USB cable with one end chopped to make a 2-pin connector with 2 small permanent magnets on each end for attaching to the iron plate mounted on the case above
[Xperia Z Accessories] gidii:
Great idea Kimmy, looking forward to your work! Let us know what parts you use and where you get them! Would be great ! :)
[Xperia Z Accessories] fards:
I was thinking of a simple clip onto the side over the pogo pins.

Has anyone got the polarity yet?

Those of you who maybe reading this and have the dock already please check the polarity.
[Xperia Z Accessories] fards:
And we have an answer!

The + is the upper pin, - is the lower

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=38868648

Time to start playing
[Xperia Z Accessories] jimsey:
I've just built my mark1 dock from a few bits of spare wood and an old sony ericsson ct75 charger plug( from an old powermat powercube), I just moved the spring loaded pins on CT75 plug a little further apart to mate a little more comfortably with the contacts on the XZ.

Cost absolutley nothing so although it looks rubish I'm happy to have a working dock. and not have to open the charger flap anymore. Tomorrow I might cover it in soft black cloth and i'm sure it'll look much better.

I'm going to bend a bit of black or clear Acrylic for my next dock because it looks like you can get away with a kind of z profile, I'm also thinking about making something for my car

;)
[Xperia Z Accessories] antipesto93:
This is really cool, I have been working on something similar, but was having a hard time finding suitable pins(Tried just bare wire and foil!), Never thought of using the pits from an old Sony Ericsson charger :D
[Xperia Z Accessories] jimsey:
yeah I wanted spring loaded pins and came across the old sony charger adapter when looking through my box of spares.

I opened up the jack and the pins just slide out with some careful pulling and slide back into another position, I then trimmed off the 2 prongs sony use to hold the charger into the phone, then it was just a case of fixing the jack in place with some hot glue.

the other idea i had was nabbing the battery contacts out of one of my daughters old toys, or making contacts from copper foil, but i'm happy with this result.

As i said I'll cover it in Black felt or plether tomorrow, and i'm sure it look much neater
[Xperia Z Accessories] meeekael:
What about instead of making a dock, just making a small, magnetized connector that attaches directly to the pins?

I'm still waiting for the phone to be released here so cant experiment but do you think this could be achievable?
[Xperia Z Accessories] fards:
I'm going to have a go at a small clip on using sugru/silicon rubber
[Xperia Z Accessories] Nielsszz:
Hi argh2000,

Very cool mod ;) Could you test it when you put some alluminium between the case and the charger unit? I ordered an full alluminium case and was wondering if the wireless charging unit also woul work with that kind of material ;)

(I ordered: http://cgi.ebay.nl/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380652652705&var=650099767208#ht_6199wt_1159)

Niels
[Xperia Z Accessories] Sniper Spr3e:
I'm tempted to make one

I even have some carbon fibre vinyl I could use to make it look like a actual bought product possibly

Might draw up some plans

Sent from my Xperia Z
[Xperia Z Accessories] kimmykfchan:
After reading some posts of this thread and happy to know that many people DIY their own charging dock with different designs.

I changed my mind to get the new Xperia ZR instead of Xperia Z for replaceable battery, smaller form factor and hardware shutter button...

I still want to DIY the charging dock but having new design with more functions listed below:

1) charge in horizontal and vertical position

2) under dock tunnel to divert the sounds from back speaker to the front in either charging position

3) addition USB port for charging up other devices.

This is my design diagram. You are welcome to comment and suggest any improvements. :)
[Xperia Z Accessories] fards:
Here's my in velomobile charger/dock.

Turned out I could get one of the cheap docks for less than the price of pogo pins so I cut one up... charging circuit is sugrud to the back along with some 3m dual lock

Pins held in place with more sugru.

Cheap £1 case hacked to make removing the z easier.

Worked a dream for last week cycling to Germany and back.

It's only putting out 1a, but it managed to charge the z when the screen wasn't on on the longer stretches, with screen on the battery level held steady all day.

running this off a usb bat pack..
[Xperia Z Accessories] naphets8:
Very interesting. What kind of charging circuit did you build / bought?

"I know that my English isn't perfect, but I still hope it's comprehensible." Send over the cool Xperia Z
[Xperia Z Accessories] fards:
I brought one of these .. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251273362852

and ripped it apart ! :D
[Xperia Z Accessories] Sourc3d:
Xperia Tablet Z what are the + and -

Does anybody know where the red and black wire go for the tablet Z ? For building a docking ?

love 2 hear from u

Greetings Sourc3d :D
[Xperia Z Accessories] zaku2s:
My Xperia Z recognizes the DYI charging dock as USB. That's why it is very slow in charging. Any idea on how to make XZ recognize it as an AC charger?
[Xperia Z Accessories] naphets8:
That's strange.

I would first try to play with smart connect.

Otherwise, are you using stock? It could be a custom rom bug/ mis config.

Third, how did you hook it up, what kind of wire? Maybe the section is to small and does not support that much current.

Edit: smart connect should have recognise it as dock the fist time you connect something on those pin...

"I know that my English isn't perfect, but I still hope it's comprehensible." Send over the cool Xperia Z
[Xperia Z Accessories] zaku2s:
I am using stock ROM.

I made an improvised pogo pin with sewing pins and small springs. Then soldered the tips to a USB connector.

Maybe the contact points on the pin are too small, I will try to flatten the pin heads to increase the contact points.
[Xperia Z Accessories] naphets8:
Good idea, bit could you upload a pic of your pins? Wanna see something. Otherwise did you Check your solders? If they aren't proper they also could cause trouble. ( I believe it's called cold solder, or something like that. In French we say "soudure froide". It's when the solder is superficially and the solder not surrounds the parts)

Made a little sketch. Hop it's clear enough. :rolleyes:

Oh, and which firmware? I'm on 253 and as said, mine works like a charm. :D

"I know that my English isn't perfect, but I still hope it's comprehensible." Send over the cool Xperia Z
[Xperia Z Accessories] najiy91:
helop

after u have the z ultra magnetic charging cable and experiment it please email me.i would love to see the result.-najiy91@gmail.com

---------- Post added at 11:37 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:28 AM ----------

there are many experiments from all of you. someone,please upload a video to youtube.
[Xperia Z Accessories] tudork:
Hello, everyone. I found this old Sony Ericsson dock. Does anyone know which side I should place my Xperia ZR into it, so that I don't fry my beloved phone? Should it be with the + to the left (phone facing me in this photo) or the other way? Thanks !
[Xperia Z Accessories] halfbloodmutant:
Actually you cannot directly connect the zr to this dock as it is not for zr. Zr/z has two docking ports near the micro usb port of which upper one is +ve and lower one is -ve. You have to manually open up this dock and set the connetors right. And before doing anything consider going through this thread.
[Xperia Z Accessories] renatorcv:
Brazilian dock! :)

With old plug sony ericsson generic car charger, and old usb cable.

I've been charging, using original Sony charger.
[Xperia Z Accessories] chefnoob:
I bought a cheap dock on eBay and modified it to the mountek car mount I had... Instant car dock baby!
[Xperia Z Accessories] coolingmy:
Failed

I tried to DIY and unfortunately i connect the wrong USB pin and cause my xperia z dead, no matter i force restart, charging in no respond too :crying: , must be circuit board short or battery protection ic short....someone pls willing explain to me why.... send to warranty now:(
[Xperia Z Accessories] celeritykid:
does this mean that whatever discussed in this forum can be used for xzr as well? so red cable to the upper while black to the lower, am I correct?
[Xperia Z Accessories] halfbloodmutant:
Yes I have made one myself. Red(+ve) goes to the upper and black(-ve) to the lower.:thumbup:
[Xperia Z Accessories] ngoccong_892005:
This would be so cool. If it was like the Magsafe connectors on Macbooks it would be ideal. Probably not for me though. Hope you can do it.
[Xperia Z Accessories] :
It should still charge from USB cable. If not, then you fried the charging controller ic, and perhaps your battery too. If there is no burn marks on the dock connector you could send it to RMA.
[Xperia Z Accessories] coolingmy:
Nope it dun have any respond when charging from USB, already send to RMA still waiting it come back. Mind xperia Z are approved set which import oversea without gov tax... so it take times.Very sad now:( still using nokia 5220... i should learn how to using tester
[Xperia Z Accessories] manusz:
3D printable docking charger with NFC tag holder

I have made and 3D printed a charging dock.

All plans, pictures available on thingiverse, search for thing 137767.

Sorry, the system does not let me post a direct URL.
[Xperia Z Accessories] pjgowtham:
A custom made cradle for my baby
[Xperia Z Accessories] kimmykfchan:
I made my second DIY charging dock for my Xperia ZR in the weekend. This time it is more portable and light weight so that it can be used on the road by hooking it up to a battery pack. It costs me nothing as all materials are from used items available at home. :D
[Xperia Z Accessories] shteren:
looking great! i will get my xperia ZR next week and your design looks the most simple, what did you use for the conducts? those steel pins from the first picture?

if you could send me some more pictures in pm it'll be great!
[Xperia Z Accessories] olokos:
Lawl, those are paperclips :)

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[Xperia Z Accessories] kimmykfchan:
So happen my colleague has Xperia V with the usb port cover broken owning to frequent opening and closing. He has interest of my version 2 DIY charging dock, so I spent 30min after a quick lunch today to make one for him. Please refer to the attachment with one picture showing some more details.

1) Tools I used and they are simple ones. I intentionally use glue gun instead of solder iron as it is good for attaching all parts firm and give good protection as well.

2) Two paperclips as charging pins, the left one is original one while the right one with one short leg cut and long legs bent to contact the charging points of the phone.

3) The paperclips are further bent in such shape.

4) The red and black wires of the mouse "tail" attached to the bent paperclips.

5) Assemble the parts together with glue gun to seal them together and provide protection.

6) The final charging dock with black foam sheet glued to give better outlook and further protection.
[Xperia Z Accessories] olokos:
Unless those paperclips are not being further continously bent while putting phone in the dock then it's not going to last long.

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[Xperia Z Accessories] kimmykfchan:
The paperclips are bent to such shape just to make them as contacts. It is the black foam sheet as cushion to hold the phone firm in position to charge. No worries.:fingers-crossed:
[Xperia Z Accessories] chienline:
Satisfaction ...

First of all I want to thank this thread providing good information and creation from DIYers :)

I was about to buy a $10 dock on eBay before I bumped into this thread, and now I'm sharing to others my.. let's say $1 dock [a little solder flux and glue] :D

Here we go:

* Two pieces of unused PC drive cover

* USB cable from the garage, with magnetic shield supposed to brings stability to the current flowing in

* Two pieces of connector from unused wireless phone

* A piece of plastic to hold the connectors [I use old broken ruler]

* 3 PC drive screws

* A thin foam to comfort my Z while laying in :P

Most effort in cutting the hole on drive cover, and the solder flux is hard to stick on the connector plates.

A bit messy on the bottom part just to make sure the cables are not moving :D

I can find something to cover it, but I leave it this way instead because it is not travelling and it stays at the bottom ;)

I use Sony stock wall plug to supply safe current to my Z :)

edit : Finally I cut the top stack so that I can touch the navigation buttons while it lays in the dock :D
[Xperia Z Accessories] kimmykfchan:
Hi all DIYers, we focused on making our own charging dock with different designs so far. I also made two versions. Today I want to share two apps as companion to make using the phone easier when charging.:o

1) Auto Screen On

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.omd.autoscreenon&hl=en

It helps to utilize the proximity sensor to turn on the phone as it may be hard to push the power button. It has option only doing so when charging so that it will not accidentally turn on when the phone is in your pocket or carrying bag.:fingers-crossed:

2) Screen Off and Lock

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.katecca.screenofflock&hl=en

Do you notice when you put the phone in the charging dock, the phone will not turn off the screen immediately but a few minutes?

With this app, you can turn off the screen and have it lock if you set the security lock. That will save a bit battery and save your time to push the power button especially when you place the phone in the charging dock and go to sleep. In addition, it has various transition effective to show before actual turning off the screen. I use "TV Static + Old TV Style" just like you turn off the old generation of CRT TV before the LCD TV. It is real cool.:D
[Xperia Z Accessories] guianne13:
Hi everyone! I'm new here and this is my first post. :p

Anyways, I am about to build a DIY charging dock for my XZR and I am about to buy this cable from a store here (in the attachment). I will be using the ericsson port (because I've seen that it could be used). The thing is, is this kind of cable okay to use? I am finding it hard to get a usb ericsson charger that's why I am looking at buying this cable.

Also, I would like to ask how am I going to position the connector? I am not sure which of the two connectors in this cable is + or -. Can someone tell me how can I determine this?

THANKS EVERYONE! :D
[Xperia Z Accessories] chienline:
I think you better find a single cable instead of that many-branches-cable :)

To detect which is + and which is - normally cable company put red one for + and black one for -

If there's no color code on cables then you need a multimeter.

Set it to ohm meter the one marks with Ω. See the usb pin out in attachment.

Put one lead of multimeter on +5V (rightmost usb pin) and the other lead on cable's end.

If multimeter reads (the needle moves/ the digital number shows) then that cable is the +.

If you have a usb with four cables inside, then you should search for the - also with the same method.

Just put one lead on GND (leftmost usb pin) and find the right cable that multimeter reads :)

Good luck Pal ;)
[Xperia Z Accessories] guianne13:
Thank you so much for your reply chienline! Actually I've made my version of the diy charging dock already. V1.0 v1.0 is red and v2.0 is blue. My v1 charges very slow so I tried changing the cord and it charges faster now! :)
[Xperia Z Accessories] chienline:
Good job, Pal. Sorry for late reply, I thought this thread is over. But I will stop by sometimes hoping to see brilliant creations posted here :D
[Xperia Z Accessories] ronald_loulan:
Reversing the polarity will just reboot the phone??

Will it damage the charging port/circuit??

Anyone here often accidentally reversed the polarity??

Just curious... :confused:
[Xperia Z Accessories] ps3taker:
I like this provided magnets don't interfere with the phone - and wonder if charging cables or docks from z ultra and z1 which I believe are magnetic work with this mod?
[Xperia Z Accessories] mb29661:
No interferance

I haven't noticed any interferance from the magnets on the phone.

I dont think the charging stand from the z1 or the z ultra will work as the charging pins are wider apart on those models.

Br Mb29661
[Xperia Z Accessories] ps3taker:
Thanks, Could you post pics of how and out of what the charging end of the cable was made - I understand the wires are soldered to the magnets minding polarity etc (or did you use conductive glue on the cable instead of soldering) but where was the plastic end from and any other steps for this you could share please?
[Xperia Z Accessories] snetwork:
Diy charge system is safe?
[Xperia Z Accessories] ronald_loulan:
My Fast Charge Cable Mod

I just bought the X-Doria Case for 1 day n i decided to cut a hole on it for fast charge on the pins...

I mod the stock Sony Ericson cable to fit the hole in the case but still struggling to make it hold on...

I temporarily use rubber band to hold it on but i looks ugly... ;)
[Xperia Z Accessories] ronald_loulan:
What plastic did u use for the docking??

Isit those screw drivers case??
[Xperia Z Accessories] kimmykfchan:
Similar to that but it is just plastic box for packing things I purchased.;)
[Xperia Z Accessories] ronald_loulan:
Done...

Search for few hours for the back plate holder to clip on the charging port... :silly:
[Xperia Z Accessories] mb29661:
charging cable

The plastic end that the magnets are embedded in is what was left after cutting the micro usb port off.

After that I used a soldering iron to make the holes in the plastic that the magnets reside in.

Then I soldered the cables to the magnets and glued them into place.

Br Martin
[Xperia Z Accessories] chienline:
Some say that it reboot, but I guess you never wanna try :D

So the best thing is FOCUS when you are making it. Use pen/marker and color cables to define the polarity.

The most important thing is the adaptor output should be 5 V; 1500 mA or below; just like the stock travel charger adaptor.

Below 1500 mA means it will charge slower. I'm using it for a month and no problem so far. Only sometimes it charge slower

I guess it is caused by my old usb cable :D

Nice one. Simple. I'm thinking of making one using a car phone-holder. There is a spring mechanism to hold the phone's sides firm. ;)
[Xperia Z Accessories] ronald_loulan:
Just afraid that 1day i accidentally reversed the polarity...

Btw mine is charging 45%/h...

Like around 1AH,mayb due to cable..
[Xperia Z Accessories] olokos:
You can use 2A charger and it wouldn't harm anything. I used to charge my xperia play with 2A chargers and besides of this that it made the battery hot (nothing bad, it wasn't too hot) it charged flawlessly and super quick. If there is no SW limitation in xperia ZX then I don't see a reason why wouldn't you use 2A charger (except for being paranoid about the health of your battery).

Wysyłane z mojego Xperia Play za pomocą Tapatalk 2