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[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] fastest83:
I actually can't find a "refund" section, I guess I could go via PayPal, but you showed me the power adaptor (I forgot about it), and I remembered that several users reported not being able to charge through a simple usb port, so I'll keep it hanging for now.

As I'm in Italy, I tried to search on taobao.com for a section with shipping rates/destinations, but couldn't find one; I'm pretty sure the whole buyong/paying through PayPal is as simple as on DX-Box, but I don't want to buy and finding myself stuck in a loop with them sending me emails telling me they don't ship to Italy or I'd have to spend hundreds of dollars more for international shipping...:eek:

Anyway, there are multiple services in Italy that use an "agent" here and another one in China, they get the money plus commissions, they make the order, their contact orders you items, get them to their home, and finally they send it back to Italy.

I'm guessing shipping+handling+commissions would be around 50 bucks, where ordering in person must not be more than 10 in total.

Ergo, not bothering right now.

I will wait for some to come up on eBay and will definitely spend 2-3 bucks more there.;)

IF somebody spots an auction on eBay, well, just post it already! :D

AND, if somebody knows a chinese fellow, just tell him to open an account and be ready to sell hundreds of this thingys... :D :D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
Yeah i think they will show up on ebay in a while. Just for reference you can buy the adaptors to charge off a normal usb port here, they are dirt cheap :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290787163354?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

im sure you will find them on the Italian ebay also.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] afridiim:
Can you kindly post the link from where you bought the magnetic cable... Wud appreciate
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
http://dx-box.com/magnetic-charging-cable-for-xperia-z-ultra-xl39h.html :good:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] afridiim:
Thanks Bro... Bought 2 for home and office use..
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hagalah:
How long did you get the cable. I ordered on 8/20 with registered mail but didnt get anything from them yet. No reponse and tracking number...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
Not received it yet, only ordered last weekend.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jewelkobayashi:
I ordered mine and made payment on 13th August.

I paid for tracking number, which he gave me.

I found out it gt posted on 20th (WTF?)

checked patienty online to see progress

on 25th, when I checked online, it said it was shipped 25th (WTWTF?)

I send email complainging and asking for answer, but no reply

Thinking this meant it landed in destination country...no, no

Landed in my country on 29th

collected from main post office on 30th (to save 1 day of sortment to my local post office)

Opened it, charger and cable MISSING. Thinking it got stolen by customs, I send email to DB just to check

Only then he tells me that the thing is gonna be heading on its way later.

Not exactly top service, is it?

I still don't have it.

And although the cases are ok, and am happy with, screen protector amongst other stuff was bent in post, damaged as result and defective on arrival.

The Nillkin screen protector is advertised as having front and back. I open the thing, it only has front. JEEEEZus wHAT THE F**K!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
I paid by papyal just in case of any issues. Fingers crossed I won't need to open a dispute.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hagalah:
Hopefully I can receive it within these days. But seems the dx-box is not quite reliable. Other orders that I placed from pchomeus (taiwan based) later than dx-box are received just within 4 days. But I didnt get anything from Dx-dox for more than 11 days... no message.. no tracking number.... no response... will never deal with this website again... I even pay more to use registered mail...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hagalah:
Same here. Still no tracking number. First they told me the order been shipped in 8/20. Then the second email received today told me the order shipped on 8/22? WTF... I wonder what will I receive in the pacakge or never receive it?

Be careful of dx-box...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] fastest83:
I wrote them too and even if the order shows it as "processing", they replied (like two minutes after my inquiry, rather too quickly if you ask me) that they're sorry for not updating the page and that my item has been shipped on 8/21.

Let's just wait and hope for it to be true. B)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hagalah:
Well, I placed the order two weeks ago and the status is still "processing". Guess that they never updated it. They did response your email but will just give you DIFFERENT shipped dates.

I am on my 15th days waiting for the shipment without any promised tracking numer. (FYI: I paid extra for HK registered mail).

Let me wait for 2 more days. If I didn't receive anything then will open a dispute in Paypal. Will update here what I got

[UPDATE] The third email, the "Ray" guy said the package shipped on 9/3. WTF!

1st email said 8/20

2nd email said 8/22

3rd email said 9/3

Can't trust Dx-Box anymore. Will go though paypal to get my money back. Buy Be-aware!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
Ordered 24th August had shipping confirmation and tracking number by email today without having to chase. Seems like I'm one of the lucky ones, although in light of your experience I'll reserve final judgment until I receive and open the package lol
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] fastest83:
I received confirmation and tracking number today too, so it's more like they got the goods later than they were expecting, and made up some dates when asked by mail.

Anyway, I'm feeling good about this, phone is finally launching next week here in Italy, I can live with charging with the normal cable until the other one arrives... :D

(if I don't break and but the original dock too, as is available now - weird ah? O_o - in the Sony Mobile store for Italy for like 45 euros shipping included)

P. S. Check the gsm-arena preview, they completed it with a full blown review, and it sums up actually pretty damn good... :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] krumbs:
If you look at the Accessories page on Sony India, the status for the DK30 is New, unlike the Coming Soon for the SBH52 and the Smartwatch 2. But I am just not able to find any site (in India) actually selling one!

So yes, it is now available here. And no, you cannot buy one! :)

http://www.sonymobile.com/in/produc...tmctr=(not provided)&__utmv=-&__utmk=73000592
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] fastest83:
Yeah, except in my country it says "new", and underneath you find the "buy it now" button.

So yes, it is ow available here in Italy. And yes, you can buy one (if you're in Italy) for 46 euros circa (including shipping). :)

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[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] krumbs:
DK30 - Amazon reviews are all negative!

So did you buy one? What has been your experience?

I am wondering if i should opt for the cheaper option out of China - the one with just the pin, to which you can attach any MicroUSB cable.

There are three Amazon reviews on the DK30 so far, and all three are highly negative. Sure, only three reviews might be too few to form an informed opinion, but it does point towards a trend...

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Magnetic...iewpoints=1&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] fastest83:
I did, but I bought it from Clove together with the ZU, so it'll be with me on September the 16/17 if all goes right.

I'll be reporting back as soon as I get it.

Some users here have it already and other than saying it's a cheap piece so plastic (which you can always remove to use just the cable) I don't seem to remember a negative thing about it...

EDIT: I read the three reviews, and two of them were complaining for the lack of an AC adapter (if it isn't reported under "box contains" I don't see how you could be complaining), and the third complains about the shortness of the cable (hey, you bought a $60 dock and you don't have 2 bucks for an additional usb cable to attach to it?). One guy talked about the difficulty in getting the unit to actually charge, but given the superb style of the review, it wouldn't surprise me to find that he was trying to charge it through a computer (and we all know it's not possible).

Again, other than the cheap finish (which is not expected from a $60 Sony accessory, I give you that, but I personally can live with that), I don't see any problems...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] foolmonty:
Bought from www.ebay.com.. at 35.5 USD & 4.9 USD SHIPPING.. next day shipping with tracking no.via singpost.com. waiting.for delivery. @ INDIA
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] luisarn:
Magnetic Charging Connectors

My order finally arrived! :good:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] aungkhaingoo:
Where did u ordered from? If u don't mind link please :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] luisarn:
From taobao.com and here's the link: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.187.n8mNSL&id=19538222636
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hagalah:
Did taobao accept US credit card? Don't know how to make payment there..
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] luisarn:
Actually for people that doesn't know Chinese and don't have a Chinese account is really hard to buy there.

I asked a friend to help me to order because he has a Chinese bank account.

You might be able to find some agents that help you to buy in Taobao. For example, try to search for "Taobao us agent"
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hagalah:
I see, thanks for helping. I will search for it.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] luisarn:
Btw the connector works with the PC USB port. What I mean is that I can charge my phone through the PC. I also have the DK-30 and it doesn't charge if it's plugged on the USB port. :cool:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
Thats awesome... How much did it cost you in real money?... ie not Yuan :)

Hoping they will find their way to ebay..
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] luisarn:
48 Chinese Yuan each which is around 7.84 USD (shipping not included)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] daniel_1983x:
the cables and connectors are now available on ebay
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
Links below... Just ordered the usb adapter :good:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-USB-M...lePhonesCasesPouches&var=&hash=item35cbb4bfa2

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331019589...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] krumbs:
Thanks!

Incase anyone is interested, found one on ebay.com, too -

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAGNETIC-US...Phone_PDA_Cables_Adapters&hash=item5af507ab83
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
ebay.com link for the usb adaptor

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Micro-USB-T...d=100033&prg=8089&rk=1&rkt=4&sd=390657977219&
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] CCJ22:
I bought these two early yesterday (linked below) I live in USA.

No tracking info yet.

USB magnetic cable http://www.ebay.com/itm/25133623035...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

New dock never seen before http://www.ebay.com/itm/25133623693...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Bin4ry:
Can someone who has the DK30 already please measure which of the pins is + and which is GND ?

There is the question here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2434653

And i also would like to know :D

Thanks in advance

Regards
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] fastest83:
Tomorrow I'll hopefully have mine so maybe in the evening I could be able to give you the answer...

EDIT: just thinking, couldn't be possible that it works in any way, like a mag safe connector?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] capitansid:
Yeah... from looking at the pics, it looks reversible....? :what:

"Sent from my refrigerator"
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Bin4ry:
Thanks :)

From looking on the phone the connector which is the bottomone looks bigger!

Regards

Gesendet von meinem C6833 mit Tapatalk 4
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Super panda:
also found a similar cable on aliexpress.com.DK30 are also available in their store.it can charge through your PC as their customer service said.

I'd like to pick up one.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] fastest83:
Seems pretty much the same to me... :confused:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Bin4ry:
Look in your picture! The "cableside" of the connector, there is the pogopin, and the plastic around the pogopin is OVAL, the otherside the plastic around the pogopin is perfectly round ;)

Regards
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] fastest83:
You're right, I thought it was just poor quality (photo was from a 3rd party one on eBay).

Anyway, I got mine, but I don't have the tester... you'll have to wait for my father in law to give it back to me... :rolleyes:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SUPERUSER:
I will soon buy the magnetic charging cable and perhaps the DK30 if it's not included with the phone.. but I wonder, does anyone know if this cable only include power + and - connectors or is there also data + and - in the cable so it can be used instead of the micro-usb port to transfer files to and from the computer?

I can easily measure the pins once i receive it and the DK30 dock and the magnetic charging cable but Im curious to know before I order.

I found something in the comments on xperiablog.net but Im not sure.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] fastest83:
No data connection, I don't even have to try that to tell you that's the truth.

I don't know how the hell anyone could think about data passing through the power pins... :screwy:

Anyway, the dock is a $1 piece of plastic, really I could have made it myself by melting a coca cola bottle.

And the cable itself could as well be a cheap copy, the magnet isn't strong enough for you to be playing with the handset while charging... it has to stay either in the dock where it's firmly hold or attached to the ZU laying flat on a table.

Let's see if the other 2 I ordered for less than half the price are better than this... :rolleyes:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
Personally I plan on using the magnetic charger and use something like airdroid to do everyday data transfers
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SUPERUSER:
Thank you for the info :good:

hmmm...perhaps I could make the magnets stronger if I receive a cable with weak magnets? :rolleyes: I do this to my screwdrivers when they loses its strength over time. I just hate opening those flaps all the time, or the left one when I need access to the micro-usb port!

It must be the only thing I don't like about the ZU. Yea about the DK30 dock, I had my suspicions about the quality. I might not buy the dock if it's not included in the box along with the phone. But in the most Swedish stores, they says it is included when Im reading on their homepage.

....oh god...I totally forgot that the ZU has an microSD card reader. Well. Problem solved!!

I too will use Airdroid and also FTP for smaller files or just transferring some music or .apk files and then insert the microSD card in my computer when Im moving larger files. It has been so long since I had a phone with a memory card slot lol
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] fastest83:
I use EsFileExplorer and I transfer everything through wifi... if I have to copy some mkvs or files larger than 2GB I'll simply hook up the micro-usb cable... I think I used it no more than a couple of times in the last year... :D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SUPERUSER:
hah! I just discovered the FTP function in EsFileExplorer a few weeks ago when I was flipping through the menus and pages as I rather use RootExplorer as my standard file manager. It works very good, It's almost too simple to setup to be true :p

There might even be more functions that I haven't even seen yet?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] danilos2k:
Did you order other 2 different models? Can you please share the link?

Thankx

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[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] fastest83:
Hey, mi sa che siamo gli unici due italiani ad avere un Ultra... :D

Comunque uno è quello che vende Dx-box.com, l'altro l'ho preso su eBay, il link è una o due pagine fa, dal venditore "netimes".

Circa 20 euro per il primo (però include l'alimentatore) e più o meno 8 per il secondo, spedizione con raccomandata internazionale inclusa (comprato ieri, spedito oggi).

Hey, I guess we're the only italians with the Ultra... :D

Anyway, I bought one off Dx-box.com and the other one off eBay from the seller "netimes". About €20 for the first (but it includes the charger) and like €8 for the second (sent today via registered airmail -with tracking no.)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] luisarn:
Round one is the + (5V) and the oval one is the GND
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] maquan:
I bought this magnetic cable from a shop in Vietnam, and with 3 binder clips I made a simple dock :D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] unk_damnation:
Ingenious
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SUPERUSER:
I got an idea to solve the problem DIY style if the magnetic contact wont stay attached to the dock connector.

I might buy something like this http://www.kjmagnetics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=BC14-N52&cat=168 and replace the magnet on the cable or if it's on the phone i dunno. Just got to take some measurements first and take apart the cable to begin with. I do have very strong magnets in a plastic bag at home that I might be able to use. :silly:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jewelkobayashi:
Hey buddy, u in hcmc or hanoi? If Hanoi, can u tell me where?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] maquan:
Hi, I'm in HN. And I bought it from here

http://vuaphukien.vn/cap-sac-sony-xperia-z-ultra/vs25361.html
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Bin4ry:
Thanks very much!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jewelkobayashi:
Thanks Buddy!

I went there yestreday, and got one for myself.

Connection was weak when used with my case (NIillKin) even though it has connector port open.

Tried it without cover, and connection was much better,

So I cut a bit, and now perfect.

I wish the magnet was stronger though.

The one we bought is Chinese copy, but the shop guy said that Sony original cable will come in 1 week or so, but little more expensive at 500K vnd.

I will try that and let all know if it is better than copy.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jewelkobayashi:
...and F**K

D-BOX

who has received the charger/magnetic connector from D-BOX?

It has been over a month and I am still WAITING!

we have been in touch.

He keeps saying that it is on the way.

Now, If I was not in VN, I can lay blame 100% on D-Box,

but things here have been known to go missing in VN post office, so I cannot be 100% positive about this.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hagalah:
Receive nothing from Dx-box as well. The tracking number is just useless, you cannot track any info from it. And they just keep finding reasons to have you wait.

I will go for Paypal dispute again tomorrow. Defintely a scam...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] WANSTE:
I've ordered the magnetic charging cable from netimes.com as well.

just $13 from hong kong
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jewelkobayashi:
Can you post the link to the website so that others reading it can find it easily?

Maybe the one you got is the same as the one I got. I just couldn't wait for the 'God knows when it is arriving' charger and cable. IS your magnet sticking power more than enough?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] liqn7:
Available on ebay now:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MAGNETIC...DA_Cables_Adapters&hash=item5af5093a39&_uhb=1

For those with it, does the magnetic charging port charge faster than microUSB (ala Nexus 10)?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jewelkobayashi:
Same, I would say...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] danilos2k:
I m looking for an European shop for magnetic cable I Don t want to wait 30days for ciaina delivery

Thankx

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[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
Another dock http://dx-box.com/magnetic-eagle-de...e-for-sony-xperia-z-ultra-sony-xperia-z1.html

Looks to me like there would be room to charge with a TPU case attached.

and a couple more of the cheaper usb adaptors

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sync-Magnet...Phone_PDA_Cables_Adapters&hash=item3f29748ef4

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sync-Magnet...Phone_PDA_Cables_Adapters&hash=item51b1df1497
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jewelkobayashi:
Nice find mate!

By the way, for those thinking about getting this, just 2 warnings...

Firstly, it says under product description that there is data sync with PC. Now correct me anyone if I have missed something, but U CANNOT SYNC VIA MAG PORT. Sync with PC can only be achieved via USB connection or wifi connection. I guess u can sync via WiFi when ZU is docked on this charger.

Secondly, DX-BOX is a hit and miss.

Their service is not the best. They will only ship Normal Mail (no EMS, No FEDEX...normal first class that takes WEEKS to arrive, for me still waiting after a month, even though they are under the belief that it takes a few days).

Sometimes they will forget to give you tracking number, even if you have paid for it...

Without tracking number, U cannot tell if it has been shipped or not.

SO if you must buy from them, make sure it is paypal so that you can dispute if necessary.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
I agree. Always pay paypal. Im still waiting for my magnetic cable from them that was shipped on the 20-08-2013.

Yes, the data transfer bit is obviously a typo.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] big:
Thanks, just ordering :D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jewelkobayashi:
If anyone has bought a few (different types) of these magnetic connectors and are able to give comparison about the 'sticking power' of these magnets, I would be grateful.

There are at least 3 types I am aware of..

1) SONY ORIGINAL EC-21, the cable that is built into DK-30 dock, which can be taken out of the dock,

2) Made in china USB/mag connector type (the one I have)http://vuaphukien.vn/uploads/images/product/sony/Sony%20Xperia%20Z%20Ultra/Dock%20s%E1%BA%A1c%20sony%20xperia%20Z%20Ultra%20Dk30/C%E1%BA%A1p%20sac%20sony%20xperia%20Z%20Ultra/0c9b0eeda80dced3bae390d69caf3752.jpghttp://vuaphukien.vn/uploads/images... Z Ultra/0c9b0eeda80dced3bae390d69caf3752.jpg

3)TAOBAO white and black version http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2203256&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1377066846

I have one cable, bought locally in Hanoi, Vietnam but probably imported from China. (number 2)

The thing is, I wish if the magnet was a lot stronger.

Once I connect, put it on the table, I would like to be able to pick it up care free, as if it was connected via USB.

At the moment, if I have it in my hand while charging, I need to be quite careful about pulling the cable, because it would come off...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jongilluley:
Most magnetic chargers are made so that if they are moved or picked up they will disconnect very easily.

This is a safety thing that will stop you pulling the phone off the table if u catch the cable.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
Yes I think id prefer they were mate that way.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SundayDuffer:
How long does it take for a full charge using the magnetic connector? Would usb charge be faster? Im at 31% now...it seems it takes forever just to get to 31%. Btw im using the oem ec21 sony cable.

Update: this is weird. I havent used the phone at all in the last 15mins...it is now at 29/%..wtf???? And the phone actually says its charging... What gives????

I think i found out the problem. When i use the magnetic charger cable, it keeps on flickering from charging to discharging. It has to deal with the connecton from the cable to the phone. Perhaps the magnetic cable is faulty. When i use the usb cable, it stays on the charging mode without the flickering back and forth.

Wait a minute, shhhhhhhhhhhh, it still flickers withe usb cable....damn it.

Can someone help? This is stock with the latest fw.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] capitansid:
Try with a different charger or a different wall outlet... charger might be faulty or loose..? :what:

"Sent from my refrigerator"
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SundayDuffer:
i did a hard reboot, and plugged the phone to my iMac. The charge seems to hold. No flickering red notification light, just solid.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
My usb magnetic charging adaptor arrived today.

Its this one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331019589...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

It charges from the wall outlet but not a usb cable connected to the USB Port. It may charge from the usb port with one of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290787163354?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 I'll order one and report back. Happy for now though that I can just charge without having to open the micro usb port every day :D