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Arc Accessories

What kinds of accessories exist for the Arc?

svetius said:
What kinds of accessories exist for the Arc?
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You can check out the accessories here

The arc came out here yesterday. I went to a local shop and there was a booklet titled 'Xperia arc 400 Accessories'
There is an absolute shed load of covers, cases, and replacement battery covers, along with chargers, and kits for cars and bicycles. There are a lot of lenses for the camera too, plus lots of screen covers.

i am hoping for an official extended battery (with back cover to match) that will double the battery capacity to 3000mAh minimum and become as thick as the x10.. one of the biggest perks to owning a smartphone is you can't go a day of heavy use without fear of your battery dying. i get paranoid when the battery reaches < 30%.

That's not a perk! A perk is something good.
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lol I spotted that, but let it slide

Oooh, I'd love to have some lenses for the camera Can't find any on the internet, tho.
Anyone with better luck?

No specific accessories for the new flagship yet? Bummer, a dock or official extended battery would have been great.

Go to Amazon jp seach for x12, some cases looks good!
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Why xperia arc is renamed to "Xperia x12" or "LT15" in several states?

george232 said:
No specific accessories for the new flagship yet? Bummer, a dock or official extended battery would have been great.
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I agree. A dock would be wicked. I dont think it will happen though. Look at where the usb port n 3.5mm jack is on the play. That was designed with a dock in mind.
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Lakitu said:
The arc came out here yesterday. I went to a local shop and there was a booklet titled 'Xperia arc 400 Accessories'
There is an absolute shed load of covers, cases, and replacement battery covers, along with chargers, and kits for cars and bicycles. There are a lot of lenses for the camera too, plus lots of screen covers.
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I didn't find the complete book to download, but this page had some pics:
http://www.datacider.com/2840.php
and I googled the product code you can see on one of the pages and it seems like some of the stuff you mention is made by Princeton:
http://www.princeton.co.jp/product/digitalaudio/index.html
At the bottom. Those lenses look like fun.

i saw a nice iphone bumper style case called rayout but cant find it in the uk / europe, shame cos it looks good, what cases do every1 hve?
FEW NICE CASES HERE.... use google translate http://www.datacider.com/3295.php

StickyGeko said:
i saw a nice iphone bumper style case called rayout but cant find it in the uk / europe, shame cos it looks good, what cases do every1 hve?
FEW NICE CASES HERE.... use google translate http://www.datacider.com/3295.php
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Thanks for the link, it makes you want the phone and the cases. Sucks to wait here...

I got my Arc yesterday and its quite satisfying bcos the new package came with a MW600 handsfree and a car charger with usb plug
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Hi may I know where you buy from? Mine only phone itself. Thks
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i'm from asia region 'malaysia' if this is what u wanted to know

Oh I am just few KM away,(Singapore) ha. May i know how much you paid for? How about original car charger, do you know how much in Malaysia?

I hope SE will make a similar dock to the Play for the Arc http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/products/accessories/overview/dk300?cc=nl&lc=nl

StickyGeko said:
i saw a nice iphone bumper style case called rayout but cant find it in the uk / europe, shame cos it looks good, what cases do every1 hve?
FEW NICE CASES HERE.... use google translate http://www.datacider.com/3295.php
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i want that case too... really nice!
pls PM me if anybody knows how to get it in europe... THX

[Q] Backplate Replacement

My xPlay recently took a nasty fall to some concrete. The only notable damage is a n extremelly scratched backplate. Does anyone know where I can buy a new backplate, without buying a case or a new phone?

Leraeniesh said:
My xPlay recently took a nasty fall to some concrete. The only notable damage is a n extremelly scratched backplate. Does anyone know where I can buy a new backplate, without buying a case or a new phone?
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ebay buddy i ordered the white housing cant wait for it to come in
they have the battery cover also

Verizon sells it for $10 http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/accessory?action=accessoryDetails&archetypeId=12632&accessoryId=47572

Wait... they make the white housing on ebay? Can u please send me a link I wanna turn my r800x into the white one
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Its about £35, looks nice, but i would break my phone if i try fit a new housing
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OEM-FULL-...013110?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item27bb5ac6f6

vincientjames said:
Verizon sells it for $10 http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/accessory?action=accessoryDetails&archetypeId=12632&accessoryId=47572
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Dang that's so cheap for the back cover....I kinda wish I had the black XPlay... Lol.

I sometimes wish I had a white xPlay but like my black one too (more Playstation like less iphone like).
The best backplate I imagine is leather covered or chrome but dn't know if it would affect the radio signal...
That with a dual SD adapter maybe and foldable out stand but without making it bulkier
Don't know if it is possible and how much it would have to cost

ps3taker said:
I sometimes wish I had a white xPlay but like my black one too (more Playstation like less iphone like).
The best backplate I imagine is leather covered or chrome but dn't know if it would affect the radio signal...
That with a dual SD adapter maybe and foldable out stand but without making it bulkier
Don't know if it is possible and how much it would have to cost
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If there was a backplate made out of rubberized plastic, I'd buy it in a heartbeat.
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Just tell SE the Xperia logo is fading.
I'm receiving my 2nd free replacement soon

thomassafca said:
Just tell SE the Xperia logo is fading.
I'm receiving my 2nd free replacement soon
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Does that require a warrenty?

Leraeniesh said:
Does that require a warrenty?
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Don't know really. I contacted a guy from the Dutch SE FB page and he told me he would send me a new one for free

thomassafca said:
Don't know really. I contacted a guy from the Dutch SE FB page and he told me he would send me a new one for free
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Think they ship to the Americas?
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Leraeniesh said:
Think they ship to the Americas?
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I think you should contact someone from the American SE

thomassafca said:
I think you should contact someone from the American SE
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To bad there isent one
Looks like ill just go ahead and get the $10 one from Verizon.
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I too dropped my phone and it landed on top down a small nick on back plate as well as top screen slider. Battery cover is an easy replacement, I wish the slider part was easily changed

Waterproof casing for the Arc S

Hi, anyone used a waterproof casing for the Arc S? Off skiing in Jan and want to take my phone, but don't want to get it wet.
I was looking at the Kursell SealABox, but it looks like a general purpose case, so not sure how usable the phone is inside it.
Looking for someone that's got xperience of this.
Thanks.

definitely I should get one for me.. but maybe its too late, after I dropped it into the toilet haha, shame :C

if you can probably wait a little more, i've heard zagg is commin up with a spray on waterproofing thing they call HzO... *not meant to advertise...
http://www.zagg.com/hzo/hzo-video.php

im still waiting for mine to ship over
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pro-Waterpr...936405?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item336ee69195

Xperia Blog reported an Elecom waterproof case for the arc long back. I'm guessing it should be out by now.
http://www.xperiablog.net/2011/06/28/elecom-set-to-release-waterproof-case-for-the-xperia-arc/

I've used Aquapac cases for years and never had a leak.. Spent a whole summer swimming with my x10mini in one.. Phone stays fully functional, optical plastic so photos come out good and touch screen works through the plastic. Sound wasn't affected too much either so I could still take calls.. However I recommend a good bt headset for skiing.. Nothing like music while you ski.
Kiwi
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Anyone know where I can get the ELECOM Xperia case? I can only find Japanese retailers.

CrazyPeter said:
Anyone know where I can get the ELECOM Xperia case? I can only find Japanese retailers.
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+1
count me on...

Xajel said:
+1
count me on...
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I emailed their European sales, and in true European style, they never bothered getting back to me. Useless twats.

looks great. I hope to found one in market. Thx for the link!

Z1S Cases and Accessories

Hey XDA
I just got my Z1S today and have had a hard time finding accessories made for it versus the Z1. If you run across anything please post it here and I'll update the OP.
Thank you!

Clownzer said:
Hey XDA
I just got my Z1S today and have had a hard time finding accessories made for it versus the Z1. If you run across anything please post it here and I'll update the OP.
Thank you!
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I thought the Z1 and the Z1s are pretty much the same phone. Just called Z1s in the state for T-mobile. Z1 accessories should works on the Z1s I believe. Anyway congrats on the phone. Just got myself an unlocked international Z1 as well.

luan87us said:
I thought the Z1 and the Z1s are pretty much the same phone. Just called Z1s in the state for T-mobile. Z1 accessories should works on the Z1s I believe. Anyway congrats on the phone. Just got myself an unlocked international Z1 as well.
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The Z1s' dimensions are slightly different and the headphone port is centered on the phone. I think the buttons may be slightly different as well.

Clownzer said:
The Z1s' dimensions are slightly different and the headphone port is centered on the phone. I think the buttons may be slightly different as well.
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Yes they are, not sure if I'm correct but the charger and micro sim are in different locations.
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Also another big problem for us Z1s owners is that the camera and proximity sensors changed places. This means that any screen protector will more than likely cover the proximity sensor rending it useless.
shook187 said:
Yes they are, not sure if I'm correct but the charger and micro sim are in different locations.
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So we Z1S owners are naked without screen protectors or cases in the meantime?
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TMO has a few options for now. I picked up a Tech21 impact ology case. They also have a bodyglove case. I'll take pics when I get home.
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I'm trying to find the correct official magnetic dock. Either sony hasn't released information on it yet or the Z1 dock (DK31) should be compatible. Can anyone confirm the dock situation for the Z1s?

My phones are around water a lot, and take a lot of abuse, so I wanted a well padded one. To use standard Z1 gear, I had to make several modifications to the case and screen protector:
Screen protector is a NuShield DayVue (for excellent visibility in sunlight). I used a hole punch for the FF camera and proximity sensor.
The case needed holes drilled for the headphone jack and the rear microphone. The sides needed cutting for the USB charging port and/or a magnetic charging cable, which needs to be inserted with the logo up and cable leading down (pins are different sizes) I haven't had much luck with the charging cable so far. I couldn't find a strap that would fit the strap hole, but used a few rounds of 50# test monofilament to make a loop for a neck strap. It's not the neatest job, but it has already saved the day a couple of times!
I have two docks on order, but haven't received them yet.

drduranduran said:
I'm trying to find the correct official magnetic dock. Either sony hasn't released information on it yet or the Z1 dock (DK31) should be compatible. Can anyone confirm the dock situation for the Z1s?
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Any international Z1 dock should work as long as its the open ended type. The only difference in size between the z1 and the z1s is length (z1s slightly taller).
Now, where can we get a tempered glass protector? My biggest concern with all these carrier variants is the lack of aftermarket accessory support!

shook187 said:
So we Z1S owners are naked without screen protectors or cases in the meantime?
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I believe that the Z1s a screen protector already on it when we purchased it. If you look closely at the edge, you can just barely make out that there's one on it. It's not exactly a scratch proof one though, but for now it'll do. There's one on the back as well.
Also, for those who want screen protectors, I've personally used XtremeGuard in the past. They're a little like Skinomi but cheaper. I bought 2 full body ones for the Z1s for like $1. Just use the 90off2 code.
http://www.xtremeguard.com/Sony-Xperia-Z1S-Screen-Protectors-p/sonxprz1sxgrds.htm
I also ordered a Z1 (International) case for my Z1s. Will report back if it fits correctly. It's an all aluminum case, really hoping it fits. The headphone jack won't be a big deal since I can just drill another whole. Not a big deal that there are 2 holes on the top. If you want to check the case out, I thought it looked pretty nice:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/28120304162...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

Appogee said:
I believe that the Z1s a screen protector already on it when we purchased it. If you look closely at the edge, you can just barely make out that there's one on it. It's not exactly a scratch proof one though, but for now it'll do. There's one on the back as well.
Also, for those who want screen protectors, I've personally used XtremeGuard in the past. They're a little like Skinomi but cheaper. I bought 2 full body ones for the Z1s for like $1. Just use the 90off2 code.
http://www.xtremeguard.com/Sony-Xperia-Z1S-Screen-Protectors-p/sonxprz1sxgrds.htm
I also ordered a Z1 (International) case for my Z1s. Will report back if it fits correctly. It's an all aluminum case, really hoping it fits. The headphone jack won't be a big deal since I can just drill another whole. Not a big deal that there are 2 holes on the top. If you want to check the case out, I thought it looked pretty nice:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/28120304162...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
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I am pretty sure that case will not work since our headphone port is in a different location.

I ended up over paying for a Body Glove case with kick stand at the T-Mobile store. With the lack of selection available I needed to pull the trigger quickly because I already got some hairline scratches in the back.
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I recently lost my Z1
I got a nexus 5
My girlfriend got a Z1S from T-Mobile yesterday
Tonight I will give her my two official sony docks, extra screen protectors, USB pogo pin, and a case( with the top exposed so headphone thing shouldn't matter)
I will test out and report back and incompatibilities or if it is all okay.
by the way the Z1S for TMO does NOT come with the DK31 charging dock like the unlocked Z1 did

stealthj said:
I recently lost my Z1
I got a nexus 5
My girlfriend got a Z1S from T-Mobile yesterday
Tonight I will give her my two official sony docks, extra screen protectors, USB pogo pin, and a case( with the top exposed so headphone thing shouldn't matter)
I will test out and report back and incompatibilities or if it is all okay.
by the way the Z1S for TMO does NOT come with the DK31 charging dock like the unlocked Z1 did
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Yeah, I was sad it didn't come with the dock OR headphones.

Clownzer said:
I am pretty sure that case will not work since our headphone port is in a different location.
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Again, as I mentioned, I'm not too worried about the headphone jack area. I'd just end up drilling a hole myself. I'm more concerned about how the Z1s is slightly longer than the Z1.

I contacted dbrand and they'll be making nice skins for the Z1/Z1S! Proof

stealthj said:
I recently lost my Z1
I got a nexus 5
My girlfriend got a Z1S from T-Mobile yesterday
Tonight I will give her my two official sony docks, extra screen protectors, USB pogo pin, and a case( with the top exposed so headphone thing shouldn't matter)
I will test out and report back and incompatibilities or if it is all okay.
by the way the Z1S for TMO does NOT come with the DK31 charging dock like the unlocked Z1 did
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Does the z1 Charging dock works with the z1s?

nightfox11 said:
Does the z1 Charging dock works with the z1s?
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I'd like to know this as well. I would think so but don't wanna spend the 40 bucks till I know for sure.
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Ibkevin said:
I'd like to know this as well. I would think so but don't wanna spend the 40 bucks till I know for sure.
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I've tried two Sony charging cables and two generic docks, and while they "fit", and do show that they are charging, after twenty minutes or so, I get the same error message, saying that the battery is discharging faster than the charger can keep up. (I've also tried the usb cable in several different AC>USB plugs and with a PC... No luck with any of them. YMMV

Magnector X2

Looks like a new version of the Magnector adapter is out. This one seems to have fixed some of the problems with the original (case clearance) and also comes with a LED charging indicator.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Q3GK3YI/ref=pe_385040_127541850_TE_item
Still a little expensive but these adapters charge better/faster than the cheap ones.

I ordered two this friday, estimated delivery time:*within*one week.

Interesting. I hope this one actually stays on when you move it up or down slightly.
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Looks better than the original with decent clearance for cases and a similar curved profile to the cable version (the X2 cable version stays on very well)

My magnector x2 arrived yesterday, can confirm better than the previous version and fits while my phone is in its case (ringke fusion) ?
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Its interesting, my phone is completely charged but the LED light is still Red saying its still charging. Anyone else have that issue?

thran8 said:
Its interesting, my phone is completely charged but the LED light is still Red saying its still charging. Anyone else have that issue?
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Yes I got the same problem but I fixed it with a different charger. Don't know why this happens..
Send with my Xperia Z3 Compact

wooki said:
Yes I got the same problem but I fixed it with a different charger. Don't know why this happens..
Send with my Xperia Z3 Compact
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Hm.. which charger are you using? I was just using the OEM

thran8 said:
Hm.. which charger are you using? I was just using the OEM
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Had the problem with the oem one. Using one a multiport one from anker now.

Got mine this morning. Snaps on firmly with Ringke Fusion or without it.

aaronchi24 said:
Looks like a new version of the Magnector adapter is out. This one seems to have fixed some of the problems with the original (case clearance) and also comes with a LED charging indicator...
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That's a wondeful little gadget, I think I may order one of these in early January, might come in handy with the Z3c

Peeveli said:
Got mine this morning. Snaps on firmly with Ringke Fusion or without it.
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That's great news thanks. My deff adapter isn't that great.
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aaronchi24 said:
Looks like a new version of the Magnector adapter is out. This one seems to have fixed some of the problems with the original (case clearance) and also comes with a LED charging indicator.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Q3GK3YI/ref=pe_385040_127541850_TE_item
Still a little expensive but these adapters charge better/faster than the cheap ones.
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Got mine today - very pleased. Magnet seems strong and using an old Nexus 5 charger the LED went green once fully charged (haven't tried with the Sony supplied one). I do have the Nillkin Frosted case and had to 'adjust' the opening slightly..

jobbie said:
I do have the Nillkin Frosted case and had to 'adjust' the opening slightly..
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What did you have to do? Cut? Can you post a photo?

savudin said:
What did you have to do? Cut? Can you post a photo?
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I had to mod my case, too!
I used a tool where you could make holes in belts (don't know it's English name). Worked out pretty good
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i have buy this helpful little gadget too.
i confirm this works with my case.
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I have two of these, one in bedroom and one in my car. Today ordered two more, one to workplace and one to carry with me.

AnGrY sCoTsMaN said:
My magnector x2 arrived yesterday, can confirm better than the previous version and fits while my phone is in its case (ringke fusion) ��
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Hi there, I´m in buying process right now for the Z3c and while I´m waiting for it, I´m searching for extra accessories . What I´m interested in is that kind of case you have. It seams like a nice one but I´d like to know does it make phone much thicker? Is it noticeable at the first look, what is your feeling?

spacemanr said:
Hi there, I´m in buying process right now for the Z3c and while I´m waiting for it, I´m searching for extra accessories . What I´m interested in is that kind of case you have. It seams like a nice one but I´d like to know does it make phone much thicker? Is it noticeable at the first look, what is your feeling?
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Hi, the ringke fusion case is probably the best of a bad lot, it's a tight fit, not to "chunky" and protects the phone around the edges and back ( still needs a tempered glass screen protector). Imo... My case mate tough naked is a much better fit, offering more protection and a lot better looking.... Only downside is no cutout for magnetic charging! I'd advise looking at the dedicated "z3c case thread" on here tho for a more in depth review .
Cheers ?

Cruzerlite bugdroid circuit is the best case for me because only magnetic port is open. I've tried many. Ringke is fairly good in the bunch. Ringke is really flimsy on it's left side where ports are.