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[Xperia Z1 Accessories] maverick1103:
Ok so I got the ZU magnetic charger today, just turned up, but it doesn't work with the Z1. Ordered it from Amazon said it's a legit, which it is:

Original Magnetic Charging USB Cable for Sony Xperia Z Ultra C6802

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00F91W76A/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_gb?ie=UTF8

Anyone else got one?

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So it appears I have a faulty charger, as my colleague ordered one from same place and his charges.
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] jimsey:
My DK30 dock arrived today from Amazon uk, I swapped the insert for the wider one which is supposed to be used with a case on the ZU and it now works a treat. Make sure it's not plugged into a usb port on a PC, you need to plug it into a mains USB adapter ( preferably the one which came with the phone).

It's so neat that i'm actually thinking of keeping it ! ( it looks much better than my DIY dock), I've also got a EC21 cable on order from amazon, so was thinking of returning the dock if it wasn't worth the £30 i paid.
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] maverick1103:
Tried three plugs, none work...just my luck, hopefully they send me out a replacement soon enough.
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] Rshaokh:
Do you have a link to the EC21 cable from Amazon?
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] jimsey:
it's in post 42 above
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] Gandalf Greyhelm:
Sony DK31 Dock currently in stock at the Sony store.

http://shop.sonymobile.com/gb/buy/magnetic-charging-dock-dk31-black/1275-7882/
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] troed:
Try again ! It HAS to work because I use the DK30 (wider insert !!) both for ZU and Z1 since DK31 is not available in Europe yet. Just wiggle a little bit until it You hear a snap and wait some secs on first insertion ...........
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] maverick1103:
It snaps on straight away as the magnetic pulls out into place, I've tried wiggling it too, no joy though.
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] Gandalf Greyhelm:
My dock arrived today - it's minute! - at least half the size I was expecting.

So that, along with using Wi-Fi for any non-Dropbox files, means I no longer have to open any flaps. :laugh:
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] jos_031:
I too not opening flaps--- magnetic charging + dropbox. and uses bluetooth headset too... now i wish there is a case that covers all the flaps.. my next wishlist is wireless charging case... hard back case style...
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] jonmorris:
Yeah, besides a Qi wireless cover, I'd also like something akin to this; http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rechargeabl...0797934&sr=8-1&keywords=Xperia+Z+battery+case (Just picked out by a search, so not recommending it either way)

I'm sure one or both are being worked on right now.
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] daleski75:
Just ordered 2 of these from ebay and seems like a good price compared to just having the cable.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/350886345132
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] jos_031:
Link
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] adriansantos:
Wait, so all of you didn't get the charging dock for free....?
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] krispijn_s:
I think most of us didn't get a charging dock no. So far, I know of one member who did; I believe it was benziii. Though he didn't get any earbuds.
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] sveintore:
Dock yes, buds no.

(a win for me never used the buds) :)
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] 30Seconds:
Does this one work well? I'm going to order it.

I think I would much rather have a cable than a dock.
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] nzrocketman:
do the charging docks have NFC. so if I place it on the charge it will turn into a bed side clock
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] jos_031:
It work well for me..
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] jos_031:
no NFC.. it is just a charger... you can configure action for dock charging... maybe as a side clock... it can set to launch..
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] auchengyu:
you can also buy UNOFFICIAL charging cable, like I have.

WITH magnetic thing, but without the dock. very convenient and the magnetic power is not bad as well: can tilt the whole device when done carefully. I have 3 of them.

(bought here on taobao: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z09.5.0.0.G5Pub7&id=19538222636)
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] paullu:
I just buy dk30 dock charger from newegg and charging is so slow

From 25% to 100% make 5 hours
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] DAddYE:
Am I stupid or the stock rom can't rotate the home as showed in the picture?
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] maverick1103:
Use a 2 amp plug and it shouldn't take so long.
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] ozgadgetguy:
I ordered two of these:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/370915629388

Seems good value.
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] itzankov:
Can somebody with a cable or dock tell me which one is positive and negative terminal?
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] techguyone:
Do these non official ones still do the quick charge that the sony official charger does?

Come to think of it, does the dk31 do quick charge?
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] jonmorris:
The magnetic cable is designed to only fit one way, but I don't know which is positive.
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] itzankov:
Yes, one of terminals is slightly larger... so, noone with a multimeter? :)
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] johnnobts:
i have a samsung wireless charging adapter (thin sticker that attaches to inside on the back of the battery). tempted to try and connect the two pins to the charging port and stick the adapter on the back of the phone b/w it and my leather case (tetded leather case is excellent by the way). would be stellar if it works to give this device wireless charging capabilities. will let you guys know.
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] jonmorris:
The Z got an unofficial case that had a Qi wireless charger, then charged via the pins, so I can't see it taking long to do one for the Z1 (along with a power case with 2-3,000mAh battery).
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] finoqq84:
http://www.netimes.com/shop/magneti...ony-xperia-z-ultra-sony-xperia-z1-p-4975.html

Yes, i have the similar cable as you too, NOT charging my Z1 too. Perhaps not compatible??
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] Giozer:
magnetic charging cable

Has anyone tried one magnetic charging cable, purchased on amazon.com or on shop.brando, with Xperia z1?

It works well?

Thank you.
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] iconoclastnet:
I've been using one from amazon. It works fine, but it'll charge at usb speed (~500mA).
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] jonmorris:
I ordered two DK31s and they arrived late last week, but I only just tried them out.

Observations; with the official Sony camera lens cover it fits fine with the second insert, designed for a phone in a case.

However, the Roxfit gel cover is too thick and you can't use the dock at all. That's a disappointment.

Also, the second DK31 I tried doesn't charge the phone as I can't get it to dock properly - no matter how much I slide it up and down. It seems faulty, if that's possible for something so simple?
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] varoes:
You can dismantle the DK 31 dock and just use the cable. I have done this myself and I can confirm that it works. The magnet is strong, so you don't really need the dock. After removing the bottom cover you only have to remove a couple screws.
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] jonmorris:
I got some far cheaper magnetic cables from Hong Kong already, but really want the dock in my office and next to my bed - so I guess it's going to have to go back for replacement.
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] Michealtbh:
Anyone tried the cheap magnetic docks from Amazon?

http://amzn.to/1bsbvoq
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] Denonite:
Just ordered one of these :http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/ultra-desktop-dock-for-sony-xperia-z1-p41456.htm

I have been using the Galaxy Nexus with the desktop dock in my car with dock on the dashboard, will replace it with this. Much better than some generic dock suckered to the windscreen and you just drop the phone into the dock when you get in the car.

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[Xperia Z1 Accessories] zzcool:
i truly hate this dock you have to allign the phone perfectly so it takes time to actually get it in correctly

you can easily put it in without hitting the pins
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] jonmorris:
On one of my docks, you just put it and slide it a bit until it locks on. Very easy and works as I hoped.

On the second dock (which is going back for a replacement) it doesn't lock on at all - unless you really twist the phone around.

It is definitely easier to just get the separate magnetic cable (and while you can dismantle the DK31, it's a rather silly extra expense to buy a dock and chuck the dock bit away!) but I still like having a dock that means I can enable something like Beautiful Widgets daydream mode to show time/date/weather.. or any number of other things that makes the Z1 more useful when not in use.

What really disappointed me was that the Roxfit case, an 'approved' accessory won't fit the dock even with the wider dock attachment. It makes me wonder why Sony couldn't have come up with a different design - perhaps a spring loaded insert, or even something you could manually widen (using a twistable screw or something).

The third party docks seem to be fixed and only any good for a phone that isn't in a case at all. Much as the phone looks nicest when not in a case, it's not really recommended to always use it like that in my humble opinion.
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] ardeesan:
Does anyone know how to make the dock work when plugged in a computer? It worked on my powerbank and I don't see the reason why Sony disabled it for computers. Anyway, I guess I'm lucky since I bought my Z1 and it came with both the DK31 and a headset. No screen protectors though but the store I bought it in had them separately.
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] jonmorris:
I presume it simply can't provide enough power from a USB port.
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] noryn:
my dock (19$ from ebay) arrived today and first i realized was the rotating homescreen - docked! That sonyguys are damn st.... - I have do install an app to always rotate the homescreen but why not ootb?!? sorry but its ..upid
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] m3lover1:
I was surprised when my Z1 came with the dock right out of the box! Bought it from eBay and looks to be the Hong Kong model. Only dislike that it came with the international charger. Lol
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] ut2222:
Is this dock programmable? I'd like to configure it so when my it's after 22:00 sounds get turned off and they get turned on at 6:00 and some other things :)
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] aeron16:
Use the Sony smart connect app on your phone
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] CossieLover1369:
Adapter for use with xperia z1 and case.

Hey all, does any one know where i can buy the slightly bigger adapter for use with a case for the dk31 charging dock seperatly, i have misplaced mine:(
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] btort1:
You can take apart the dock and just use the magnetic charger. All it takes is unscrewing 2 screws and that's it
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] jonmorris:
Yeah, but it defeats the object - and buying the lead on its own is far cheaper (or a clone if you can't buy the Sony cable on its own in your region).
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] key_r:
Hi everbody,

Please, does anybody knows if is it possible to use dk31 ac charger/adapter with USB/microusb data cable?

I mean, like this connection:

wall -> dk31 AC charger/adapter -> USB/microusb data cable -> xperia z1 microusb port/connector. (like image below/attached).

I intend to leave dk31 dock at work, take only its ac charger/adapter with me and use it with USB/microusb data cabe at home.

I wonder to know if it is ok (or not) to use this configuration, due any electric issues.

Thx and regards!

key_r

(If you can´t see image above, please see it here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwwHSlgmFVvqT3NQeU5XS2xXdlk/edit?usp=sharing
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] Zafar7777:
Is it available in india ?
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] noobee1:
Xperia Z1, Mumbai

Well its been over a month here, in Mumbai, India, since I got the Z1. I do not even have a scratch guard yet, forget accessories like docks! Top retailers like Croma, Ezone, The Mobile Store, and even Official Sony Stores do not have any single accessory! I couldn't even find a Sony 32 GB Class 10 MicroSD card in their Store, the best they had was 16GB Class 4. Will have to purchase online I guess. At least the SD cards are available in local online retailers, like flipkart. I found a huge collection of amazing accessories on mobilefun's indian site, but I am slightly unwilling to pay extra for the shipping. I will already spending like 5k INR on SD CARD, Screen Protector, Dock, a bumper/case for now, and I would prefer a store purchase rather then wait for 2-3 weeks for it to be delivered!
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] Zafar7777:
I just want a bumper case because my phone has been fallen down while vibrating and it got a scratch and in my list dock is optional.
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] noobee1:
Hey, I had considered that one over the DK31, it looks neat and not incomplete, also it is priced very well as compared to the nonsensical price tag of the Sony DK31. So I wanted to know a few things about it 1) It requires the phone to be totally naked right? without any case? 2) it connects to the sony charger via the cable, so does it charge faster than the normal wall charging? like the DK31 does?(as most people reported) 3) does it work/charge when connected via USB to a PC? 4) data transfer support? 5) any unique features about the ultra desktop dock, aside from the LED indicator? 6) and aside from showing that the power is on, does the LED have any modes, like fully charged - green, charging-red. ?
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] noobee1:
Well, I think that a bumper case isn't going to be here anytime sooner, unless you order it online via international shipping.

Also, Sony Store was selling me some cheap ass Bling Scratch Guard only front x 1, for 600Rs! So after first two weeks I got rid of the packaging labels and started using the muvit leather flip cover which i got with the device(sony portable charger 5000mah+6month accidental cover+2000ebooks+ that case-muvit sticknstand ultra thin portfolio case). I am guessing you got the same deal, and that offer is still running.

my z1 list now includes

1) a good screen protector, zagg/capdase/casemate

2) a bumper case(preferably) or slim silicon back case ( found this, a useful reference thread -http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2438266&page=2)

3) 32GB Class 10 micro SD preferably Sony one which promises 40mbps

4) Dock, maybe DK31. or something better

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hey look what i found on the above Cases & Covers Thread I posted, a metal bumper, though its amazon

link

Looks shockingly elegant !
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] Zafar7777:
Yeah i got the same 6 months accidental warranty does it covers scratches?? :P and this case isn't cool.
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] noobee1:
best bumper case !

common bro! seriously!! I cannot imagine a more awesome bumper case than this!! lol, I doubt scratches are covered. but you know, Sony has put a shatter proof guard on top of the front and back glass right? so the scratch resistant glass lies beneath, making the upper layer of the device more prone to scratches. youtube recombu
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] Zafar7777:
Yeah but i got a scratch near power on button.
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] noobee1:
Aluminium Edge?

whoa! on the dual tone aluminium frame? just a scratch right? nothing deeper?

btw check this bumper! looks better than the previous one. I might buy the silver one for my black Z1!
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] Zafar7777:
Woah it looks good ;)
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] LorHan:
The dock is great. Too bad it's not included in all retail boxes.

Envoyé de mon C6903 en utilisant Tapatalk
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] Denonite:
I'll update when it arrives, web site was showing 1-2 days last week and not it's showing 1-2 weeks, not a happy bunny.

This is just for charging. I have a Logitech AirPlay Bluetooth adapter for by car stereo which works great so only need charging.
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] noobee1:
Ultra Desktop Dock

Oh, it is just plainly irksome when that happens. Due to the sam reason I am refraining from ordering a bumper case which I liked, which is the only reliable and well designed one out there, review by [MENTION=5495721]btort1[/MENTION] and ebay link

post a review as soon as you get it! [MENTION=3907363]Denonite[/MENTION]

Thanks.
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] jos_031:
anyone knows a case that goes with the dock
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] ruinkhan:
Found this dock with a very reasonable price tag :laugh::laugh::laugh:
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] bhagiratha:
I recently got this metal bumper case (love mei) and I didn't like it. It is really hard to hold the phone because it is very slippery. I was afraid I will accidentally drop the phone and so I took it off. Also, with it on, the Z1 doesn't make contact with the magnetic pins in the sony dock. I have since put that case up on craigslist!
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] jos_031:
i will sell one for half the price :laugh::laugh:/s
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] Авель:
I can use this docking station with my leather case, I will post all photos as soon as I get 10 posts and will be able to post links and attach files. As I have read in amazon.de and amazon.co.uk about any chinese recharging magnetic cables, most of people leave utterly negatives comments, they tell after some time it does not recharge because of some magnetic problem, I didn#t really get what exactly. I would advice to use instead original docking station from Sony, again most of comments in both sources were positives, That is why I don#t trust in chinese cables, phone is too expensive to take a risk ...
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] Zerousen:
The one that I bought for 8 bucks seems to work perfectly fine, and I don't see how there could be too much of a risk.
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] TechPurist:
I have just got the dock and it is very nice. Anyone know how you can have the screen on all the time so I can have my emails on at the side of me?
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] TagEHeuer:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nbondarchuk.android.keepscn

Search is your friend ;) - http://lmgtfy.com/?q=keep+screen+on+android
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] TechPurist:
Great :) thanks.
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] noobee1:
yes, i read several reviews regarding that bumper(love mei). it does make the device blocky, also it lacks inner padding to protect any scratches due to metal bumper directly fitted on the aluminium frame, and it isn't as elegant as it looks. currently I am using my Z1 with some local front+back screen protector and no case. I think that is the best way to really enjoy the device's design and sleek aesthetics. Hoping to get a tempered glass screen protector soon, probably, glass-m.
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] Vanarian:
Though our Z1s are clearly the best when they are bare with no case, please find one that will suit you and put it right away! An ass of a friend stupidly tried to tickle me while I was holding my phone between my shoulder and my cheek (it's early winter, you can figure why my hands were busy). The phone fell, I could reduce the impact by stopping it with my foot, but it still went down the irregular ground of the street.

Guess what, the plastic shell has little ugly marks on it. The shatterproof layer works very well thoughand the back is crystal clear, but the front layer has little marks too. I'll send the phone back to guarantee and get everything I need to protect it. The little marks just annoy me, I aleady come from a broken screen iPhone, now that I got a brand new phone my friend just ****ed up my clarity...

ANYWAY : Please PROTECT YOUR SHELL AND SCREEN GUYS!
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] dlads:
Same one's on amazon for 18 quid http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=z1 dock

Might get one when i get paid, shame you can't view files from the computer using it.

Might mod it so theres a micro USB slot too. :)

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I would be doing the same to your friends phone or at the very least giving them a slap.
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] Vanarian:
Haha yes he deserves it! But his 5S is already in the same state so he would not care.
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] eclyptos:
+1
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] POMF2K:
Major difference from Micro USB? Battery Degradation?

I just ordered my Xperia Z1S from T Mobile here in the states and I'm imagining this thing will fit it just fine.

My question is however... has anyone noticed any major differences with charging with one of these vs micro usb? Does this head the device up a lot? Any chance this would degrade battery faster than micro usb? I hate non removable batteries, but this thing is pretty cool considering there's no wireless charging for the device (which I've heard does degrade the battery).
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] eclyptos:
If you want to keep the waterproof well maintain I will not considering to charge your phone using micro usb at all, because of opening the flap all the time you will degrade the rubber. Also there is no difference between using the magnetic cable or usb for the Z1, they do the same work but magnetic cable is much comfortable or even the dock DK31. Wireless charging probably degrade the battery because at the same time the device have to use the wireless and charge it. Anyway the internal battery are more efficient than a removable one so you will for sure not notice the difference. The only good think of a removable battery is that if you run out of battery you can replace it with another one but the Z1 have a huge battery anyway so it will not be a problem.
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] testadeferro:
Non removable battery has some issues with time. They acting weird after some cycles because they're always on and the os will degenerate the accuracy of the juice. The only way to correct this is opening the device pull battery and let it stay for 5 minutes out of the mobo.

This happens with every device at least once. And non removable battery is much expensive then normal battery. With the problem that (at least in europe) that battery has only 6 months warranty. If you have a faulty one after 8 months (sht. .. happens) you must to pay a lot of money for replacement. If you do it by yourself you just loose warranty by opening the device.

Sorry for of topic but I disagree with the above point of view. Cheers.
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] eclyptos:
This can be an exception, like you said sh...Happen, but I am not sure about what you said. I got a removable battery and I never took it off and still working very well so what the difference?
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] testadeferro:
Sometimes the chip gets weird in the battery information. This happens with bad charges. In removable battery you just correct this when you pull battery of.

If you charge it correctly (cycles between 25 or 30 to 100%) you probably never will have a problem. This happened in 3 of my devices with non removable bat.

And your case it looks like you do good battery charging cycles.
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] :
I was about to buy one. They sold it for $30-40 in Singapore. Then I thought to myself. I don't need it. I ended up buying a dual layered case. Rubber material that protects the corners and sides with plastic overlapping the rubber sides and covering the back.
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] trovatrice:
On a t-mo Z1s, once I saw an earlier reply pointing out that the two pins are different sizes, I managed to get this stand-alone cable to work properly, (with the SONY logo facing you and the cable leading downward):

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00G25UXSQ/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Now the USB slot is closed for good and dropbox is working... but still haven't had the courage to dunk it in my aquarium.
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] POMF2K:
I purchased the dock direct from sony. Arrived in two days with regular shipping and i get 100 credit for opening Sony card.

T-Mobile USA z1s fits perfectly on it. Very happy thus far. Will be monitoring for any excess heat generated when charging.
[Xperia Z1 Accessories] bronxdude:
i have an issue. i hope someone can help.

i cant charge using the other charging cradle - the one you use if your phone doesnt have a case. anyone knows how to do it properly?