just got a used arc from ebay to upgrade from my x10, its got a cracked screen but still works so i got it cheap, problem is with the usb. it didnt come with a charger or usb lead but i thought the x10 cable would fit but it doesnt. is the arc cable different or do i have a faulty usb port and can the usb port be changed or is it built into the motherboard like it is on the x10?
Exact same mate.
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Yeah i had the x10 and im still using the cable... it should be microusb, If its not.... something is up with your arc or at least your cable
cable still works fine on the x10 so thats fine, so is the usb part of the motherboard on the arc?
I tried to plug in my sixaxis controller and weird things happened.
1st an App came up Livewire I think saying a PS3 controller had been connected. It wanted me to set a.default.
2nd I got am error message saying the device requires too.much power.
What the heck? Is.there some way to hook up a sixaxis? I was using a USB otg cable
I thought a benefit of.this thing was PlayStation certification? And while we are on the subject where is the PlayStation mobile app?
Maybe you can do it via blue tooth somehow? I use a sixaxis on my tablet but never tried phone.
Ummm for playstation apps go to the themes and apps section they have a thread with the links
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Not sure about plugging it directly into the phone. I have used mine through the livedock from Sony. The ion dock should support it if you get that.
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Excuse me LiveDock? Whats that?
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wolf0491 said:
Maybe you can do it via blue tooth somehow? I use a sixaxis on my tablet but never tried phone.
Ummm for playstation apps go to the themes and apps section they have a thread with the links
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Found the Apps, thanks!
As for the Controller, I did try to plug directly in. No such luck. It worked on my Galaxy Note. I was hoping since this is a Playstation Phone, this would work directly. I may have to buy the dock. This is certainly not the only reason I got the phone but it was a selling point.
It seems my search for the "Perfect Phone" contiues. When I first jumped into Android it was for the Xperia Play. I thought the game controls would make it the best phone. Well, it had other shortcomings as we all know. Chiefly for me was the camera. No Zoom was a big one. I have since been through about 15 phone and tablet combinations including: Galaxy Tab, Note and Skyrocket. Sony Tablet S, Xperia X10 and X10 mini. Motorola Atrix, Xoom, Razr and Backflip, the Acer Iconia Tab, Both Dell Streaks and the Archos G9.
All I really want is something on which I can Game, that also has a good camera. I'm still holding out hope that the ION will fit that bill. Maybe a dock will help.
Dayuum that's a lot of silicone.
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Excuse me LiveDock? Whats that?
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Livedock Multimedia Station: http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/st...productId=8198552921666422681&tab=featuresTab
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Livedock Multimedia Station: http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/st...productId=8198552921666422681&tab=featuresTab
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Do you think another powered USB hub would work? That seems a little pricey.
im still confused about this LiveDock... is there software or something inside it? or is it NFC Or bluetooth.. their product page seemed incredibly vague other than stating that the possiblities are endless make your phone a mini pc by plugging in a keyboard... really? thats a joke right? couldn't i just use my bluetooth keyboard from my tablet if we ever get the upgrade to ICS. i don't see the benefits of this device
how do you use yours spectre?
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Do you think another powered USB hub would work? That seems a little pricey.
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Yes
killerskincanoe said:
im still confused about this LiveDock... is there software or something inside it? or is it NFC Or bluetooth.. their product page seemed incredibly vague other than stating that the possiblities are endless make your phone a mini pc by plugging in a keyboard... really? thats a joke right? couldn't i just use my bluetooth keyboard from my tablet if we ever get the upgrade to ICS. i don't see the benefits of this device
how do you use yours spectre?
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No software, NFC or Bluetooth. With a keyboard and mouse it practically is a mini PC. I have used my livedock with the PS3 remote plugged into it with my Xperia S to play Dead Trigger and Shadowgun on the HDTV through HDMI. Also have my mouse connected to play some big screen angry birds. Gonna do some testing for someone on te Sony forums with keyboards and mouse. You can also plug in a USB harddrive or thumb drive to get extra OTG storage.
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No software, NFC or Bluetooth. With a keyboard and mouse it practically is a mini PC. I have used my livedock with the PS3 remote plugged into it with my Xperia S to play Dead Trigger and Shadowgun on the HDTV through HDMI. Also have my mouse connected to play some big screen angry birds. Gonna do some testing for someone on te Sony forums with keyboards and mouse. You can also plug in a USB harddrive or thumb drive to get extra OTG storage.
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so the ps3 controller is plugged into the dock and so is the phone.. and this works with the ion too?
i just looked at more pics of the livedock as far as i could see it just had the one usb female in the back i'm guessing u plug ur charger into the back of the dock? and then that lil dongle goes to the phone? and then the reg USB port on the back is where u plug in the controller? or ur keyboard or mouse? how could u do both at once? would it run a usb hub?
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so the ps3 controller is plugged into the dock and so is the phone.. and this works with the ion too?
i just looked at more pics of the livedock as far as i could see it just had the one usb female in the back i'm guessing u plug ur charger into the back of the dock? and then that lil dongle goes to the phone? and then the reg USB port on the back is where u plug in the controller? or ur keyboard or mouse? how could u do both at once? would it run a usb hub?
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Yes, yes, yes, bluetooth or hub, and yes....think I got them all, provided it's powered not sure on a non-powered one.
Ok, I've got the Smartdock for the Ion from AT&T today, and tried plugging in my charge cable, and a ps3 dualshock 3 via charge cable, and just get msg about device detected is using too much power, and that's it, nothing pops up, even the instructions aren't a help. The entire reason I got this thing is to use my ps3 controller on it via wire or wireless, and not any of the apps are working for controller gamepad support on games. Can any one simplify and explain what exactly I need to do with this thing?
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Ok, I've got the Smartdock for the Ion from AT&T today, and tried plugging in my charge cable, and a ps3 dualshock 3 via charge cable, and just get msg about device detected is using too much power, and that's it, nothing pops up, even the instructions aren't a help. The entire reason I got this thing is to use my ps3 controller on it via wire or wireless, and not any of the apps are working for controller gamepad support on games. Can any one simplify and explain what exactly I need to do with this thing?
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You said 'plugged in my charge cable ' , to the phone or wall charger?
I thought the micro usb port on back was for power.
I do not have one. just thinking out loud
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ToledoJab said:
You said 'plugged in my charge cable ' , to the phone or wall charger?
I thought the micro usb port on back was for power.
I do not have one. just thinking out loud
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I docked the phone, plugged the following cables in the back, phone usb charge cable to wall charger block into the wall, and ps3 usb charge cable into dualshock 3 controller, micro hdmi to monitor.
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I docked the phone, plugged the following cables in the back, phone usb charge cable to wall charger block into the wall, and ps3 usb charge cable into dualshock 3 controller, micro hdmi to monitor.
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Just did it with mine and it worked fine. Used the usb cable and charger plug that came with the ion (EP850), some hdmi cable I got online and my PS3 controller and it worked fine. Never had it give me any errors about device using too much power. I would say make sure you are using the EP850 power plug and maybe try different cables.
I'm using the extremely limited length Ion cable. The remote navigation works fine, just not the ps3 controller. Though, seems with my diminished battery life, my phone has more issues than this at the moment. Just biding time and waiting on the Xperia T to release.
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I'm using the extremely limited length Ion cable. The remote navigation works fine, just not the ps3 controller. Though, seems with my diminished battery life, my phone has more issues than this at the moment. Just biding time and waiting on the Xperia T to release.
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I noticed that the Dock won't work if you're charging off of something designed to deliver USB-level power. You'll need a specific charger like the one that came with your Ion (if one didn't come with the dock).
The only problem I was having when trying to game with the ion and SixaxiS was that it was lagging slightly pushing 1080p to my TV, but not flinching at the 720p on the phone. Any suggestions on settings to modify or somesuch?
Is it safe to use any micro USB cable in Xperia S?
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Is it safe to use any USB cable in Xperia S?
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I also use one of an LG and it works fine. :good:
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I also use one of an LG and it works fine. :good:
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That rectangular one that came with the phone is extremely difficult to unplug.
i am using the usb of BB if i forgot to bring the usb for XS and works fine too.
hello there...
I have recently bought MHL cable and it says it is compatible on Xperia Arc S, and i found it online and it said "for xperia arc s" so when i bought it, my TV didnt detect the phone... it's known as Mobile Highdefintion Link.... from phone i plug in usb port then to hdmi on TV... can it be solved ? is there a fix around to make it work or it's just not compatible ? -i did research a lot about this topic but no clear answers since there's a lot of conflicts- maybe you guys know something about it...thanks
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hello there...
I have recently bought MHL cable and it says it is compatible on Xperia Arc S, and i found it online and it said "for xperia arc s" so when i bought it, my TV didnt detect the phone... it's known as Mobile Highdefintion Link.... from phone i plug in usb port then to hdmi on TV... can it be solved ? is there a fix around to make it work or it's just not compatible ? -i did research a lot about this topic but no clear answers since there's a lot of conflicts- maybe you guys know something about it...thanks
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Shouldn't it be plugged to the HDMI port? How come it's plugged to the USB port instead?
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Shouldn't it be plugged to the HDMI port? How come it's plugged to the USB port instead?
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http://47stphoto.com/mobile-electro...icsson-xperia-arc-s-mini-neo-lt26i-lt22i.html
in MHL , u plug usb inside usb port on phone and on other end you plug hdmi to hdmi hub in TV.
Xperia Arc S has no MHL support.
Hi, does anybody know whether the hdmi to micro usb work on xperia s? I mean i know it has a dedicated hdmi port but i accidentally wet my phone and now hdmi not working anymore but it.can still charge.. I dont want to have it repaired cause i heard it takes 2 months with their crappy customer service.
So the only alternative i have is buying an hdmi to micro usb. The one you use with xperia z i think.. Does this work on xperia s? Please help
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Hi, does anybody know whether the hdmi to micro usb work on xperia s? I mean i know it has a dedicated hdmi port but i accidentally wet my phone and now hdmi not working anymore but it.can still charge.. I dont want to have it repaired cause i heard it takes 2 months with their crappy customer service.
So the only alternative i have is buying an hdmi to micro usb. The one you use with xperia z i think.. Does this work on xperia s? Please help
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http://meetmhl.com/DoIHaveMHL.aspx
No way, jose.