Xperia Z Magnetic connector charging

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Antonnzr

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Dec 21, 2013 at 3:06 PM
Wait, so these 2 copper-looking thingies on the side of my phone are connectors for magnetic chargers and docks? Does that mean there exist special docks for Z's? My mind is blown.
 
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chefnoob

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Dec 22, 2013 at 4:49 AM
Antonnzr said:
Wait, so these 2 copper-looking thingies on the side of my phone are connectors for magnetic chargers and docks? Does that mean there exist special docks for Z's? My mind is blown.
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Ummmm...no.

There are no magnets nor any metal that are magnetic on the charging port of our Z. Only the Z1 has that. As you can see from the video, his charging port looks different(the copper looks a bit squarish)... Which means 1. he modified his charging port and added metal/magnets to it, 2. He made an adapter that he just glued on the phone which is magnetic, 3. He bought a kit somewhere that would allow him to do this( which So far, I am not aware if one does exist)

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Mind you, magnets do affect electricity...so be careful when modding it to your phone.

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chefnoob

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Jan 21, 2014 at 12:19 PM
Magnets arrived :)
I bought some conductive glue and will work on it soon. I'll post some pictures and a detailed write up if I can.

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tiptoekirk

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Jan 27, 2014 at 9:39 PM
netharshal13 said:
Hi guys where can i buy this or DIY pls let me know
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUDwCWDgCSM
Thanks in adavnce:eek:
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Why not just order this?? I was looking into a homemade way but this dock looks better than a lot of the things I could see online and its cheap.. Are these docks no good or something?? LMK because Im seriously debating on ordering one or two for around the house.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magnetic-Ch...S_Cell_Phone_PDA_Chargers&hash=item2ecc313071
 
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johnny13oi

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Jan 30, 2014 at 4:47 AM
tiptoekirk said:
Why not just order this?? I was looking into a homemade way but this dock looks better than a lot of the things I could see online and its cheap.. Are these docks no good or something?? LMK because Im seriously debating on ordering one or two for around the house.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magnetic-Ch...S_Cell_Phone_PDA_Chargers&hash=item2ecc313071
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It is because that dock is for the Xperia Z1. We have the Xperia Z in this forum which does not have the magnetic connector like the Xperia Z1.
 
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chefnoob

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Feb 1, 2014 at 9:44 AM
johnny13oi said:
It is because that dock is for the Xperia Z1. We have the Xperia Z in this forum which does not have the magnetic connector like the Xperia Z1.
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Haha! Good BURN!

Some people just dont read...

Anyway, ill post updates here soon about the project...

Its just I was having problems with the glue I bought. I bought the carbon based one and the magnets keep detaching. I ordered new glue now and am just waiting for it to arrive.


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Debraba

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Feb 10, 2018 at 11:33 AM
here's a charging station for the xperia Z. I hope it works when it arrives. I'm really disappointed to learn that the charging ports on the Z are not magnetic and I can't get a cable for it. I hate damaging my usb port

i can't actually post a link, but it's on ebay
 
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cr3ativ3

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Aug 17, 2018 at 3:11 PM
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