Hello,
I bought a new Z Ultra Google Play edition a few days ago. While the phone is OK overall is does not charge over the magnetic port, even though the battery shows as "charging". Tried on two different genuine SONY DK30 docks - same issue.
Has this been heard of? Is it likely a hardware of software issue?
Thanks!
mail356 said:
Hello,
I bought a new Z Ultra Google Play edition a few days ago. While the phone is OK overall is does not charge over the magnetic port, even though the battery shows as "charging". Tried on two different genuine SONY DK30 docks - same issue.
Has this been heard of? Is it likely a hardware of software issue?
Thanks!
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Hey, I don't have a problem with the phone not charging via the magnetic port, but I have a problem with rotation lock when the phone is charging via the magnetic port. Basically, if i charge via mini-USB port or not charge at all, the phone's rotation lock works perfect. But as soon as I plug in the magnetic charger, rotation lock goes out of wack. Does your phone have this problem?
My phone's running the stock sony ROM, not rooted or anything... I have two different types of magnetic charger (one dock, one Magnector). Both has the rotation lock problem. I'm curious if anyone else experiences this problem and potential solution(s).
ntdatter said:
Hey, I don't have a problem with the phone not charging via the magnetic port, but I have a problem with rotation lock when the phone is charging via the magnetic port. Basically, if i charge via mini-USB port or not charge at all, the phone's rotation lock works perfect. But as soon as I plug in the magnetic charger, rotation lock goes out of wack. Does your phone have this problem?
My phone's running the stock sony ROM, not rooted or anything... I have two different types of magnetic charger (one dock, one Magnector). Both has the rotation lock problem. I'm curious if anyone else experiences this problem and potential solution(s).
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It is a known issue, I don't know if it is fixed in the newest firmwares, It thinks it is in a dock so rotates the screen
blueether said:
It is a known issue, I don't know if it is fixed in the newest firmwares, It thinks it is in a dock so rotates the screen
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What about other ROMs? Google Play edition or cm or some other custom ROM? Do they have this rotation lock problem on magnetic charger too or no?
Thanks!
ntdatter said:
What about other ROMs? Google Play edition or cm or some other custom ROM? Do they have this rotation lock problem on magnetic charger too or no?
Thanks!
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Don't know, dont have a magnetic charger
blueether said:
Don't know, dont have a magnetic charger
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Update: I ended up returning the phone - the new one charges fine.
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My USB mouse and keyboard have stopped working since ee pushed out the android 4.4 update. This is with both a cheap USB otg cable and the official Samsung multimedia dock.
Had anyone else experienced pertinence with KitKat and USB otg?
Update: in security settings, set the policy level to normal.
All working again now, huge thanks to Lisa at EE.
xiasma said:
My USB mouse and keyboard have stopped working since ee pushed out the android 4.4 update. This is with both a cheap USB otg cable and the official Samsung multimedia dock.
Had anyone else experienced pertinence with KitKat and USB otg?
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I have no problem using my USB OTG with the new version 4.4.2 android.
10507 said:
I have no problem using my USB OTG with the new version 4.4.2 android.
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OK thanks. Maybe there is a different problem - I shall the dock with a friend's note ii to see if perhaps the dock is faulty. I make no assumptions about my cheap otg cable.
xiasma said:
OK thanks. Maybe there is a different problem - I shall the dock with a friend's note ii to see if perhaps the dock is faulty. I make no assumptions about my cheap otg cable.
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Since upgrading to kitkat, my keyboard and mouse also does not work on my smart dock anymore. The HDMI still goes through to the display but it does not detect the usb keyboard and mouse.
the Smart Dock huh? they havent released one for the Note 3, and the latest one (which is old) seems to work, i wouldnt be surprised if Sammy stops the support in purpose.
damn, and i was so near on getting one.
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the Smart Dock huh? they havent released one for the Note 3, and the latest one (which is old) seems to work, i wouldnt be surprised if Sammy stops the support in purpose.
damn, and i was so near on getting one.
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Yes. I got my Smart Dock about 4 months ago and it worked perfectly. If I knew KiKat was going to break the functionality I would not have upgraded. Very disappointed. Really hope they fix it in an update.
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the Smart Dock huh? they havent released one for the Note 3, and the latest one (which is old) seems to work, i wouldnt be surprised if Sammy stops the support in purpose.
damn, and i was so near on getting one.
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Now it's working again I can say that it is a good device. My only criticism is that I would prefer it to be landscape than portrait
xiasma said:
Now it's working again I can say that it is a good device. My only criticism is that I would prefer it to be landscape than portrait
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on KitKat as well? How is the charging? How long does it take to charge the phone?
it is going to create inconsistent charges switching from dock to wall charger which differ in USB versions and power transmission.
Can you try to use the wall plug of the Note 3 in the dock, just curious if it will charge any faster...?
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on KitKat as well? How is the charging? How long does it take to charge the phone?
it is going to create inconsistent charges switching from dock to wall charger which differ in USB versions and power transmission.
Can you try to use the wall plug of the Note 3 in the dock, just curious if it will charge any faster...?
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TBH never noticed a difference. I tend to leave my handset charging whenever I am not on the move.
xiasma said:
Now it's working again I can say that it is a good device. My only criticism is that I would prefer it to be landscape than portrait
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How it start working?? I am still not able to connect
Smart Dock not working since kitkat upgrade
Hello XDA, this is my first post.
I had the same problems: 4.4.2 official version in my GT-N7100 and my Smart Dock is not working properly: the USB are not working at all.
I downgraded my Note 2 to 4.3 but it's still not working.
Before upgrading it was everything ok.
I sent an email to samsung but I received no answer at all.
Any sugestion?
Thank you
Hi, can someone recommend a good magnetic charging cable/adapter?
I've tried two adapters and both have poor charging rates.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00GM75OJC/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
That's what I have at the moment, the charging rate is really slow.
I'm currently looking at this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...le_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A02522671HHPRVCSJWY1S
Anyone have any recommendations ?
Zaim2012 said:
Hi, can someone recommend a good magnetic charging cable/adapter?
I've tried two adapters and both have poor charging rates.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00GM75OJC/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
That's what I have at the moment, the charging rate is really slow.
I'm currently looking at this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...le_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A02522671HHPRVCSJWY1S
Anyone have any recommendations ?
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i think sony dock for Z2 is slow aswell but i do believe its one of the fastest for the Z2
I just bought the official one from Sony. Seems to be OK so far.
Envious_Data said:
i think sony dock for Z2 is slow aswell but i do believe its one of the fastest for the Z2
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Hmm, I'm wondering if I should just go for the dock tbh, I know with the Z ultra dock you can take the cable out by removing some screws, hopefully its the same with the Z2 one.
@tyteen4a03 official magnetic charging cable or dock? if its cable can you post a link ?
Zaim2012 said:
Hmm, I'm wondering if I should just go for the dock tbh, I know with the Z ultra dock you can take the cable out by removing some screws, hopefully its the same with the Z2 one.
@tyteen4a03 official magnetic charging cable or dock? if its cable can you post a link ?
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you dont have to remove screws for DK36 it uses the usb cable to power the dock...which you can remove any time
tyteen4a03 said:
I just bought the official one from Sony. Seems to be OK so far.
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unmaskedfalesh said:
you dont have to remove screws for DK36 it uses the usb cable to power the dock...which you can remove any time
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Ah, I wonder if the Z2 dock will work with the Z2 Tablet.. I really don't want to buy the dock for both devices. Hence why i was hoping I could either use the genuine cable from the dock or find a decent aftermarket one.
Zaim2012 said:
Ah, I wonder if the Z2 dock will work with the Z2 Tablet.. I really don't want to buy the dock for both devices. Hence why i was hoping I could either use the genuine cable from the dock or find a decent aftermarket one.
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My cable is marked for Z1/Ultra; I'm guessing they all use the same port.
Zaim2012 said:
Ah, I wonder if the Z2 dock will work with the Z2 Tablet.. I really don't want to buy the dock for both devices. Hence why i was hoping I could either use the genuine cable from the dock or find a decent aftermarket one.
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see the dock connectors are same but DK36 being small wont be able to support Z2 tablet so if you want to use magnetic port for both i suggest you buy a magnetic cable instead..you can try ebay i myself got a magnetic cable for Z2 and it charges my device pretty quick from the original charger...
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My cable is marked for Z1/Ultra; I'm guessing they all use the same port.
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Yes the Magnetic ports in newest Z series are all same
unmaskedfalesh said:
see the dock connectors are same but DK36 being small wont be able to support Z2 tablet so if you want to use magnetic port for both i suggest you buy a magnetic cable instead..you can try ebay i myself got a magnetic cable for Z2 and it charges my device pretty quick from the original charger...[COLOR="Silver"]
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Yes the Magnetic ports in newest Z series are all same
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Which magnetic cable do you have ?
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Hmm, I'm wondering if I should just go for the dock tbh, I know with the Z ultra dock you can take the cable out by removing some screws, hopefully its the same with the Z2 one.
@tyteen4a03 official magnetic charging cable or dock? if its cable can you post a link ?
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I got the cable at a shop; the page is here though: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Original-Magnetic-Charging-Xperia-Compact/dp/B008WGKPS6
I've gone for this one:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-M...ny-Xperia-Z1-Compact-Mini-Black-/121378279813
Hopefully it'll be decent.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JEMESHG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
or the UK one:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Magnector-P...F8&qid=1405743282&sr=1-2&keywords=Magnector+X
Are the best charging cable I have found, unfortunately, through many trial and errors.
In my experience, with my phone, the charge rate for this cable is as good as the DK36 dock ( and I find the charge rate of the DK36 dock to fairly reasonable). Other cables i've tried like the aluminum LED one couldn't manage 1% in 10 minutes.
The magnets are strong and they snap snugly onto the phone, which can be a draw back if you use certain types of cases. It's more expensive than the other cables, but I think you're getting your monies' worth
A bit off topic, but does anyone know if it's possible to get a data connection via the magnetic port, or is it strictly charging only?
kcajjones said:
A bit off topic, but does anyone know if it's possible to get a data connection via the magnetic port, or is it strictly charging only?
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Charging only.
Warning for those using magnetic charging cables. There is a risk of the port breaking off and falling out. It has happened to me and others. The port is just glued onto the frame and will fall out if repeated force is applied to the port. I suspect heat from the charging may also weaken the adhesive. I have switched to the USB port for charging after Sony replaced my phone due to this design flaw.
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There has been multiple threads on XDA developers about the magnetic charging port falling out of the device and im start to regard buying a dk36 charger.
I want to ask a few question in regards of the use of the magnetic charger and how you think it came loose in your device:
How did you get the magnetic charger to attach to your device? did you just let it clip in with the magnetic or did you have to apply force to either the device or the charger to get it to start working?
With the use of the official magnetic charger (dk36) did you just let it clip to the device or did you have to apply pressure to the device to get it start charging once it clipped in?
How did you remove/ dismount the charger?(kinda stupid by hey)
And how did you fix the problem/ RMA the device?
LOLRocks said:
There has been multiple threads on XDA developers about the magnetic charging port falling out of the device and im start to regard buying a dk36 charger.
I want to ask a few question in regards of the use of the magnetic charger and how you think it came loose in your device:
How did you get the magnetic charger to attach to your device? did you just let it clip in with the magnetic or did you have to apply force to either the device or the charger to get it to start working?
With the use of the official magnetic charger (dk36) did you just let it clip to the device or did you have to apply pressure to the device to get it start charging once it clipped in?
How did you remove/ dismount the charger?(kinda stupid by hey)
And how did you fix the problem/ RMA the device?
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I just bought the dk32 and it works great.
LOLRocks said:
There has been multiple threads on XDA developers about the magnetic charging port falling out of the device and im start to regard buying a dk36 charger.
I want to ask a few question in regards of the use of the magnetic charger and how you think it came loose in your device:
How did you get the magnetic charger to attach to your device? did you just let it clip in with the magnetic or did you have to apply force to either the device or the charger to get it to start working?
With the use of the official magnetic charger (dk36) did you just let it clip to the device or did you have to apply pressure to the device to get it start charging once it clipped in?
How did you remove/ dismount the charger?(kinda stupid by hey)
And how did you fix the problem/ RMA the device?
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I have been using mine for the past month and nothing loose, nothing falling apart. The magnet is not that strong.
Mind you, I don't swim with my phone so I don't know if it has become less waterproof or something like that, but definitely, the port sits tight, it is rigid and no problems.
I've been using the magnetic charger since my Xperia Z1, and never had problems with it coming off.
Same here have the official magnetic charger past few months and no problems what so ever.
I've got a cheap Sony knock off magnetic USB cable. Works fine.
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bacardiandwatermelon said:
I've got a cheap Sony knock off magnetic USB cable. Works fine.
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I went to a Sony Centre to confirm if the cable is a knock off or not and their answer was: "This is a Genuine cable, but it's not available in your region."
However this cable doesn't have the "build week indicator" so it has to be a knock off, right? 0.o
Anyway this "Sony" magnetic cable gives me a headache. Genuine or not?
You can't apply force to make contact with the charging port(on Sony docks) the magnet is what pulls the contacts together(phone rests on dock).
I've been using magnetic charging docks from day 1(3mo ago) until a few weeks(when my port quit working) and it's still firmly in place(wish it would have fell out instead of failing so at least I could fix it myself).
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it seems only older models of the Z2 have alot of issues, only new ones seem not to have these majour faults
my freind has a brand new Z2 and i said you wont like heating issue yet he says he doesnt get overheating while playing games which i feel ls a lie because i had heating while web browsing and this was extreme heating, something not as heavy as a highly detailed graphicly intensive game
but newer Z2 quality apears improved, you can see proof across xda :/
i think sony may have fixed the magnetic port issue in the newest manufactured models :/, its glued in in old but lets see about new?
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it seems only older models of the Z2 have alot of issues, only new ones seem not to have these majour faults
my freind has a brand new Z2 and i said you wont like heating issue yet he says he doesnt get overheating while playing games which i feel ls a lie because i had heating while web browsing and this was extreme heating, something not as heavy as a highly detailed graphicly intensive game
but newer Z2 quality apears improved, you can see proof across xda :/
i think sony may have fixed the magnetic port issue in the newest manufactured models :/, its glued in in old but lets see about new?
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When was his z2 manufactured may i ask ?
Is there a post about which batch of z2 is faulty ?
and the overheating issue is eh for me because i dont game on my phone, i mostly browse reddit, websites and social networks
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When was his z2 manufactured may i ask ?
Is there a post about which batch of z2 is faulty ?
and the overheating issue is eh for me because i dont game on my phone, i mostly browse reddit, websites and social networks
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he claims his batch no. is 14w30
-He claims the folowing:
no heating issues
no camera shut down
no random bootloops
no squshy button issue
no faulty camera button
no flaps issue
no random data loss issue
mine was 14w20 (i had a 14w17 device before sony gave free replacement)
and i had all issues mentioned above
heating (no camera shutdown ever oddly)
random bootloops with no mods
buttons werent clicky at all
camera button sometimes never worked
my flaps wouldent stay closed
my entire device would wipe its self for no reason
list goes on
lol im glad i dont have any phone right now xD
Mine is 14w18 and no issues you mentioned above (except device does get hot after prolonged use under the sun).
I'm wondering is the magnetic charging port falling out due to a really strong magnet on the charging dock/ module or is it falling out due to heat or applied force ?
I assume the official charging dock dk36 would have the "correct" magnetic strength to not ripp out the magnetic port of the phone
I've been having a lot of problems with my magnetic charging cable. When I first got it (from Amazon), it worked great. Connected easily, and charged wonderfully. Now, it seems loose and wobbly, and I have to set it the right way so it connects. Tolerable if setting on table to charge, but in the car or while holding it is frustrating.
I have a 14w19, and have been having overheating issues at times, and 1 dead pixel, and not rooted.. Should I try for a replacement?
well my official dk36 just came in so yeh lets see how thing goes and if its faulty or not
I have found the Xperia Z2 to be an extremely slippery phone and it dropped to the floor quite a few times already, but the last fall seems to have finally damaged it. Now, when I connect it through USB to either a PC or power outlet, it will no longer charge. I can exchange data with my PC, view the external storage etc. just fine, but the charging icon will keep appearing and disappearing irregularly, about once per second. Meanwhile the battery gets drained instead of charged.
I now charge my phone through the magnetic port one the side of the phone, which is working fine. I would like, however, to know if there is a way to repair the USB port of my phone.
Many thanks
MrTheMan said:
I have found the Xperia Z2 to be an extremely slippery phone and it dropped to the floor quite a few times already, but the last fall seems to have finally damaged it. Now, when I connect it through USB to either a PC or power outlet, it will no longer charge. I can exchange data with my PC, view the external storage etc. just fine, but the charging icon will keep appearing and disappearing irregularly, about once per second. Meanwhile the battery gets drained instead of charged.
I now charge my phone through the magnetic port one the side of the phone, which is working fine. I would like, however, to know if there is a way to repair the USB port of my phone.
Many thanks
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Seems like hard to repair. You would need to disassemble the whole device. I'd suggest you send the phone for warranty repair. Just do not mention you let it fall
Jackos said:
Seems like hard to repair. You would need to disassemble the whole device. I'd suggest you send the phone for warranty repair. Just do not mention you let it fall
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The whole glass back panel was into pieces. I replaced it, so I'm afraid that is not an option
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The whole glass back panel was into pieces. I replaced it, so I'm afraid that is not an option
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Look into the Z2 disassembling videos, but I guess you should bring the device into a professional phones repair service.
@MrTheMan I think I know what bricked your USB port. The damage wasn't from the fall, you just connected the Magnetic charging cable upside down... Didn't you?
If you keep tightly in some points, dies it charge then? If not and still charges intermediate then there are two things. Either one of the lines if the port is damaged or the battery is of center. Remove and reconnect. First clean it's contacts with.a brush and pure alcohol. Do the same on the port.
Mine does the opposite, USB is fine(as long as I disconnect at 100% and don't charge with MHL adapter) but magnetic has the issue.
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Upside down Magnetic charging cable
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@MrTheMan I think I know what bricked your USB port. The damage wasn't from the fall, you just connected the Magnetic charging cable upside down... Didn't you?
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Hi,
I did connect my magnetic charging cable upside down. And my magnetic port is messed up now. It keeps charging and discharging when connected. It doesn't charge from a USB port and i need to plug in the adapter to a wall outlet for it to charge.
Is there anything i can do to fix this?
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hi, i have also xperia z2. i have also micro usb and magnetic charging problem, charging icon will keep appearing and disappearing irregularly, about once per second. how can i solve the problem? thanks
MrTheMan said:
I have found the Xperia Z2 to be an extremely slippery phone and it dropped to the floor quite a few times already, but the last fall seems to have finally damaged it. Now, when I connect it through USB to either a PC or power outlet, it will no longer charge. I can exchange data with my PC, view the external storage etc. just fine, but the charging icon will keep appearing and disappearing irregularly, about once per second. Meanwhile the battery gets drained instead of charged.
I now charge my phone through the magnetic port one the side of the phone, which is working fine. I would like, however, to know if there is a way to repair the USB port of my phone.
Many thanks
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@MrTheMan I think I know what bricked your USB port. The damage wasn't from the fall, you just connected the Magnetic charging cable upside down... Didn't you?
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Hi, I have a Xperia Z2. My phone have the same problem after my sister put the magnetic charger upside down. My phone right now can only charge with the mangetic charger. My phone warranty already expired. I want to know is it really the usb port bricked? @MrTheMan, Have you repair your phone?
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Hi, I have a Xperia Z2. My phone have the same problem after my sister put the magnetic charger upside down. My phone right now can only charge with the mangetic charger. My phone warranty already expired. I want to know is it really the usb port bricked? @MrTheMan, Have you repair your phone?
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The Mainboard is bricked.
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The Mainboard is bricked.
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Oh, I see. That will cost a lot of money to repair it.
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Oh, I see. That will cost a lot of money to repair it.
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I'm sorry for your loss. It would be extremely hard to repair that by yourself. If you're out of warranty there is nothing you can do about it.
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I'm sorry for your loss. It would be extremely hard to repair that by yourself. If you're out of warranty there is nothing you can do about it.
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Cannot repair it at all? Oh,well. Thank you very much for the reply. :crying::crying::crying:
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Cannot repair it at all? Oh,well. Thank you very much for the reply. :crying::crying::crying:
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If I remember correctly there is one diode on the PCB that get's damaged :/
I have the same problem, due to magnetic charger..
Surely this is covered by warranty? I'm still under warranty so I will try to get a replacement.
How could they design it so poorly that it can be damaged like this....
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If I remember correctly there is one diode on the PCB that get's damaged :/
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Oh, I search some info. The diode just allow electric current pass one direction only. No wonder my XZ2 keep restart after I pressed shutdown because the diode allow the electric current from battery can pass through in opppsite way.
I don't believe it is a hardware problem. You dropped the phone but the USB port is not likely to be physically damaged by a knock. I had the same problem, on a Z2 provided by my company. I have requested a change, got a new one and in a few days the second handset had the same issue too. Two phones, both new, both never dropped, used with maximum care, both with the same problem. The second one wasn't even charged more than a couple of times before failure. And I had tried it as soon as I had it in my hands, just to be sure it worked, and it did, at first. I connected it to a laptop thru USB port (3.0) and it charged. Then updated apps and system to Lollipop, connected it again and it failed. In a couple of days. I'm sure nothing physical happened, unless my USB port fried it. Notice however, that data connection is working perfectly and everything else I connecrt to that port works as well.
I have some mag chargers too, and I don't believe I've ever connected them upside down. The plug is made in such a way the it does not connect if reversed, having one contact circular shape and the other elliptical.
I checked on the Web and there is a number of Z2 owners complaining for the same issue: there's even a video on Youtube showing this exact behavior. Sony seems to ignore it.
I must admit, however, that I'm unable to explain why a factory reset does not solve the problem. Now I'm trying to flash a stock ROM (mine is branded Telecom Italia) and see what happens.
imranclick said:
Hi, I have a Xperia Z2. My phone have the same problem after my sister put the magnetic charger upside down. My phone right now can only charge with the mangetic charger. My phone warranty already expired. I want to know is it really the usb port bricked? @MrTheMan, Have you repair your phone?
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Did you repaired your device. Please relpy this
Phone 2 years.
1. Charged through the USB port on the network 220 (native charger):
It reaches 81-83% of charge and starts to go crazy: flashing red LED charging and says that is / is not going to charge.
In fact, no charges.
I tried different cords and chargers - so everywhere is going crazy with a 80% interest
2. Charged via USB from the cigarette lighter in your car or the external battery:
It's okay - safely charged up to 100%
3. Charged through the magnetic cable:
It's okay - safely charged up to 100%
These are symptoms of what is dying?
Thank you!
Hi All,
I recently purchased a Magnetic Charging cable for my Xperia ZU, but the moment I connect it through either Laptop or original sony charger, the phone re-boots. It does charge the phone, but at some particular orientation of magnetic side connection, phone resets.
Anyone else having same issue ? Any solution ?
Thanks
gurung_vishwas1 said:
Hi All,
I recently purchased a Magnetic Charging cable for my Xperia ZU, but the moment I connect it through either Laptop or original sony charger, the phone re-boots. It does charge the phone, but at some particular orientation of magnetic side connection, phone resets.
Anyone else having same issue ? Any solution ?
Thanks
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I've read it somewhere that charging the phone the upside down could brick the phone.. reset was the symptom. I have sony magnetic charger and it will not allow me to plug in the other side around. The most i get is the touch screen is not that sensitive after plugging the charger and it will refresh my current running app/game. Been using it ever since i got my device and so far no problem.
Reading Materials
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z-ultra/help/damage-to-z-ultra-magnetic-charger-t2806392
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...e-properly-t2987557/post57830429#post57830429
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z-ultra/help/newbie-guide-t2959447/post57719084#post57719084
wtfhax said:
I've read it somewhere that charging the phone the upside down could brick the phone.. reset was the symptom. I have sony magnetic charger and it will not allow me to plug in the other side around. The most i get is the touch screen is not that sensitive after plugging the charger and it will refresh my current running app/game. Been using it ever since i got my device and so far no problem.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z-ultra/help/damage-to-z-ultra-magnetic-charger-t2806392
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...e-properly-t2987557/post57830429#post57830429
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z-ultra/help/newbie-guide-t2959447/post57719084#post57719084
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Thanks @wtfhax for your reply.
I think it was reverse connection which made phone reset. As I read in the links sent by you, magnetic charging cable is not a good solution then, since it can damage battery. I'll avoid charging with this cable now onwards and will stick with USB charging.
But, I think, this is a bad design from Sony. There should have been a protection in-built for reverse connection as well.
Coz the charging port are never meant for non genuine magnetic cable...
Just be careful if u still wanna use it by marking TOP on it...
Reverse polarity might cause the circuit to malfunction...
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hello
its supposed to do that m8 connect the magnetic chargers the wrong way round the the phone instantly resboots
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Faced the same issue myself.
To add to this, ever since I have used the magnetic charging cable, my screen flickers - dims at times, phone doesnt respond and wat not. Thinking to reset factory or root it out.
Guys, would CYnaogenmod help?
anandarora said:
Faced the same issue myself.
To add to this, ever since I have used the magnetic charging cable, my screen flickers - dims at times, phone doesnt respond and wat not. Thinking to reset factory or root it out.
Guys, would CYnaogenmod help?
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Those problems occur during charging??
I have 1 magnetic charging cable that were bad and it tends to charge n no charge...
Better to use high quality or genuine 1 instead...
My magnetic charging cable pulled the whole port off the side of the phone.
My Sony battery case did the same.
I like the ultra but it is not built to last.
gurung_vishwas1 said:
Thanks @wtfhax for your reply.
I think it was reverse connection which made phone reset. As I read in the links sent by you, magnetic charging cable is not a good solution then, since it can damage battery. I'll avoid charging with this cable now onwards and will stick with USB charging.
But, I think, this is a bad design from Sony. There should have been a protection in-built for reverse connection as well.
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there is if you look at the contacts on your phone you'll see the contact on the right is more oval and the cheapo charger cables don't have the facility to detect the difference.