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Touchstone MOD

I didn't want to Void my warranty by soldering the touchstone wires inside the phone so i cut open a micro USB cable and wired the coil to it. Much easier way to do it i recon.

Neat idea, though I'm not really convinced wireless charging is an improvement over wired so long as the phone still has to be right next to the hub.
Nice proof of concept though, certainly more user friendly than soldering.

Always nice to see a Touchstone mod. I wired my coil up to the pogo pins for a neater appearance, and to leave the micro USB free. Works very nicely as a desktop dock/cradle.

itsdaaaave said:
Always nice to see a Touchstone mod. I wired my coil up to the pogo pins for a neater appearance, and to leave the micro USB free. Works very nicely as a desktop dock/cradle.
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I tried wiring it to the Pogo pins on the outside of the phone but no success. Unfortunately i sent my phone back for a full refund today (Screen seems to be coming off and vibration motor is weak) This was my 4th replacement. Given up with HTC now. I'm getting a Sony Xperia Z

omondisingh said:
I tried wiring it to the Pogo pins on the outside of the phone but no success. Unfortunately i sent my phone back for a full refund today (Screen seems to be coming off and vibration motor is weak) This was my 4th replacement. Given up with HTC now. I'm getting a Sony Xperia Z
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Being the 4th replacement, I have to say it is something you are doing, and not the manufacture

omondisingh said:
I tried wiring it to the Pogo pins on the outside of the phone but no success. Unfortunately i sent my phone back for a full refund today (Screen seems to be coming off and vibration motor is weak) This was my 4th replacement. Given up with HTC now. I'm getting a Sony Xperia Z
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A very small piece of copper foil screwed up and pushed into the pogo pin recess was how I managed it. Not the most elegant solution, but it works well Top pin is +5V, bottom pin is Ground.

jakearnott said:
Being the 4th replacement, I have to say it is something you are doing, and not the manufacture
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1st phone had Audio stutter issues and the vibration motor was making a clicking noise, Sent it for repair and returned it the same way. Not even the software update fixed the issue. The second one had Screen flex issues and capacitive button light leaked a lot into the screen. Third one has screen flicker issue mostly visible in grey areas. Software upgrade and custom Roms did not fix the issue. The 4th one's vibration motor was weak and did not work sometimes and the screen was loose from the top. Its like they have not used strong glue to stick the Digitizer to the LCD panel. My girlfriend has the same phone which she got on contract yet she has no issues with it. I guess i'm an unlucky guy when it comes to HTC. I should get my Xperia Z on March 1st Super exited

itsdaaaave said:
A very small piece of copper foil screwed up and pushed into the pogo pin recess was how I managed it. Not the most elegant solution, but it works well Top pin is +5V, bottom pin is Ground.
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I'm basically thinking of doing the same thing that you did but my case is kinda tight . How much do you think it adds to the thickness? Where did you get materials from?
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PaKii94 said:
I'm basically thinking of doing the same thing that you did but my case is kinda tight . How much do you think it adds to the thickness? Where did you get materials from?
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I'm using the sgp ultra thin case and there is no thickness difference. Materials can be found on eBay.
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PaKii94 said:
I'm basically thinking of doing the same thing that you did but my case is kinda tight . How much do you think it adds to the thickness? Where did you get materials from?
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My case is both thin and tight to the back, and it will fit in there as it is, but it will leave a bulge. I refined this by carving out recesses in the case with a dremel for a better fit, and now you wouldn't know that anything is in there. I recommend using circuitry from the Palm Pre back case rather than the Pixi as there is a smaller circuit board to fit in.
Materials are all from ebay. I just bought another Pre case so I can mod my HTC Desire, and that cost me £3.50 delivered. Touchstone bases can usually be found for about £5. If you don;t see any on there for such cheap prices, then just wait a few days and one will almost always come up. Copper tape/foil is sold on there too, usually marketed as snail repellent.
A word of warning about the Touchstone base: you need a very slim micro USB plug to fit in the narrow gap. The One X lead works perfectly, but anything bigger will not be able to go through the opening.
Finally here's a diagram showing the thickness of the parts. Have fun modding

Btw u got nice cover and rom,from where did u get this cover and which rom r u using.
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manikdhir said:
Btw u got nice cover and rom,from where did u get this cover and which rom r u using.
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Its a Spigen Cover with a Monster Energy sticker on it. I think i was using a sense rom with xperia Z launcher.

Magnetic charger suitable for horizontal use

I.E. in a car holder, where the phone is mounted horizontally so the port is underneath, my DEFF charger works fine when the phone is flat on a table, but not hanging off the bottom of a phone.
Any suggestions?

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I.E. in a car holder, where the phone is mounted horizontally so the port is underneath, my DEFF charger works fine when the phone is flat on a table, but not hanging off the bottom of a phone.
Any suggestions?
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I have this, the magnet is very strong. Very good.
http://www.amazon.com/Magnector-Per...1853078&sr=8-4&keywords=magnetic+cable+xperia

galuquetta said:
I have this, the magnet is very strong. Very good.
http://www.amazon.com/Magnector-Per...1853078&sr=8-4&keywords=magnetic+cable+xperia
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Snap
Got 2 myself. Great lead, magnet is strong enough.
Only gripe being if you're mainly a left handed user like myself then when using the lead & trying to handle/use the phone becomes awkward. Otherwise a must

Are the charging ports the same for both the Z1C and the Z3C?

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Are the charging ports the same for both the Z1C and the Z3C?
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All Z xperia line phones share the magnetic charging port. If it fit z1, it'll fit z3c. Docks, however, will most likely not because of different dimensions of the phones.

rickyoon.vegas said:
All Z xperia line phones share the magnetic charging port. If it fit z1, it'll fit z3c. Docks, however, will most likely not because of different dimensions of the phones.
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Although this is becoming increasingly less relevant, just a heads up that its not quite all Z-line phones, as the original Z did not have the magnetic port, but confusingly I think the Z Ultra did. It had a two-pin charging port on the side, but no magnetics, and is obviously not compatible. Anything post-Z1 should work though.

Apparently from friends before us. Z, Ultra, Z1, Z2, this is the best charger
http://www.amazon.com/Magnector-Per...1853078&sr=8-4&keywords=magnetic+cable+xperia

Do these cables plug into USB?

The magnector cable has a larger surface area making contact with the phone than the Sony version - which can be an issue with some cases. I went for these (original?) cables and can vouch that the magnets are nice and strong, even with the cable hanging off the bottom of the phone :good:

Interesting I wasn't aware Sony sold these separate of the Dock unit, I've ordered one now and will see if this does the trick.

galuquetta said:
I have this, the magnet is very strong. Very good.
http://www.amazon.com/Magnector-Per...1853078&sr=8-4&keywords=magnetic+cable+xperia
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dillalade said:
Snap
Got 2 myself. Great lead, magnet is strong enough.
Only gripe being if you're mainly a left handed user like myself then when using the lead & trying to handle/use the phone becomes awkward. Otherwise a must
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NRG1975 said:
Apparently from friends before us. Z, Ultra, Z1, Z2, this is the best charger
http://www.amazon.com/Magnector-Per...1853078&sr=8-4&keywords=magnetic+cable+xperia
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Hi,
I bought a different cable before i read this thread and it fits horrible, it just sits on top, doesn't really "klick" in, isn't flush and very easily spins itself :crying:
Does this one connect well with the phone and sits flush in and not on top of the connector? Maybe one can even take a picture:victory:
Thank you

punshkin said:
Hi,
I bought a different cable before i read this thread and it fits horrible, it just sits on top, doesn't really "klick" in, isn't flush and very easily spins itself :crying:
Does this one connect well with the phone and sits flush in and not on top of the connector? Maybe one can even take a picture:victory:
Thank you
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I also got that cable and another one. We have two Z3 phones from T-mobile in the U.S. (not sure if there is any difference) and neither magnetic connector works well with either phone. It doesn't even charge unless I actively hold the connector in the exact right orientation. Very annoying. Only charger I have been successful with is the Sony branded Z2 dock. For the official dock, you still either need to shim the dock or use a case, to make the phone thicker.

From the creators of the Rhinosheild Screen guard: a "Crash Guard Bumber"

Hello all,
the guys from Rhinosheild launched a new product on Kickstarter. Currently it's only for IPhone but if we gather some people around here, they might do a bumber for our Z3C, too!
Anyone interested? Just post here and let me know if you would want it or why not!
If you want to know more about the bumber just look at their Kickstarter page:
https://www.kickstarter.com/project...sh-guard-slim-impact-bumper-for-iph?ref=users
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Just a small side note:
adamk7 said:
Guys, posting here that "you would like this too" accomplishes nothing.
If you want to see this made, email them at [email protected], they're recording the number of requests they get.
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The preorder started! Let's get it funded!
http://www.evolutivelabs.com/pages/crashguard-sony-z3-compact
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Yes please.

Do it!

If they cover the flaps, yes!

Count me in!

Bring it on! :good:

Fantastic! Please, cover all flaps area leaving accessible only the magnetic connector.

@heavyhms
That's actually a great idea. I like it
Sent with my Sony Xperia Z3 Compact with Tapatalk Pro

Looks great but I'm not interested unless the bumper becomes a case for the back too - remember my phone is MADE OF GLASS what use is a bumper when the back is exposed (and I'm not going to class a *stick on* film as a suitable protection for the rear)

techguyone said:
Looks great but I'm not interested unless the bumper becomes a case for the back too - remember my phone is MADE OF GLASS what use is a bumper when the back is exposed (and I'm not going to class a *stick on* film as a suitable protection for the rear)
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I've already asked about this. Had the same idea. I would like it optimal and the user should be able to add or remove it when he likes to.
Sent with my Sony Xperia Z3 Compact with Tapatalk Pro

"cover all flaps" +1
I'll by it :good:

Problem with makers is they're looking for volumes which is why you see gazzilions of things for iPhones & Samsung galaxies, which all sell by the boatload. Lower volume selling devices don't get a look in.

heavyhms said:
Fantastic! Please, cover all flaps area leaving accessible only the magnetic connector.
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and headphone jack please. I'm interested. I already have placed order for front and back rhino shield so a bumber would complete the set nicely.

+1 "cover all flaps"
but it should be magnetic charger compatible... :good:

I would love one as well. With just headphone and magnetic ports exposed.

Same here, I saw that the other day and thought it was a shame they didn't make one for the Z3c. So yes definitely would be interested if like the others said before me it has the jack and the magnetic port accessible.

Yep me too, as others have said, keep it covered, and just expose the magnetic port , there seems to be no good cases made for this phone.

If they had one of these for the z3c, I would buy it in a heartbeat. Cover everything except the headphone port (even the mag port if that's what's needed to make this structurally sound). Popping off the bumper at night to charge wouldn't bother me a bit.

I've just emailed them about it, see if I get a response...

Yessssss! Do it! Thank you for taking the action ?

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
Send with my Xperia Z3 Compact

i have buy this helpful little gadget too.
i confirm this works with my case.
in fb-mode = i like

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) ��
Sent fae ma Sony "aries" D5803
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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.

[CASE REVIEW] Ringke - Fusion (Smoke Black) for Sony Xperia Z3c

Hi fellow XDA roamers,
As promised, I'll be doing a quick review of the Ringke - Fusion (Smoke Black) for Sony Xperia Z3 Compact smartphone.
Here's the Amazon page : Fusion (Smoke Black)
And here's the official website (thanks to @sh4d0wf0x) : Rearth - Ringke Fusion
For some reason, I can't find any official website, not that I need one but sometimes it can help to make sure the product isn't coming from some cheap company.
After my desastrous experience with the CaseMate - Tough Case I was quite impatient to get this case, I even ordered it the morning I got the CaseMate.
I got it for a whopping 13 euros (there was a nice sale on it) instead of 30 and I received it in less than 4 days, another end of the year miracle !
Unboxing
When you receive this case, you know that your cash didn't went to the packaging, a simple translucent plastic bag with a pre-cut opening
The little bag contains the most basic accessories :
The case
A screen protector
A case template for cutting your own back image for the case
Yup, that's it... But who needs extras nowadays ?
At least everything is looking sharp and durable, this time the case fits perfectly the smartphone and doesn't leave any gaps.
It feels secure and looks nice altogether, I must say that this case is quite simple but does its job perfectly.
I haven't dropped my phone since then but I do think it will come unscathed.
A nice addition are little bumps on the back side of the case at each corners, so when the phone is placed on the back, the whole case isn't touching the surface and they're about 1 mm tall so they won't interfere with your hand.
As for the users who are wondering about the little USB hatch, it's still very easy to open (I don't have long nails) it and plug the power cord.
The only things that are going the wrong way are the back of the case that "stick" to the phone, sometimes you can see small succion marks but they can be removed with a simple pressure on the side of the case, and the other thing is that it attracts a lot of fingerprints... like a lot of cases...
The screen protections is like any other, nothing particulars about it, it's cut out for the speakers and led and it's mostly an expected thing from a phone case package.
Let's do a roundup !
The pros
Simple but still looks tough
Bumper protection has a nice rubber feel
Covers all the buttons and offer a little rubber cover for the headphone jack
Small bumps on the back
The cons
Small succion marks from the back of the case, the back of the case tends to suck to the back of the phone
Attracts fingerprints, grease marks & dust
Verdict
All in all, this case is living up to my expectations, looks simple but you can feel that the phone is protected and every little additions are welcome and useful.
This case clearly wipe away the bad taste that CaseMate left in my mouth, can't wait to receive the Orzly tempered glass to check if it all works together
Another review for you guys
Q&A
Anyone with the same case feeling the same as I do or I am missing something ?

is this the best case to get for the z3?

good review bro... can you take some pics of the case?
i think this is the official page www.rearthusa.com
thanks!

shanghei said:
is this the best case to get for the z3?
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I don't know if it's the best case, for now I've only tried 2 of the available ones. There are a lot of other cases out there and it's quite possible that there's a better one.
I haven't found it yet
sh4d0wf0x said:
good review bro... can you take some pics of the case?
i think this is the official page www.rearthusa.com
thanks!
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Thanks a lot
It looks like it's the official website, I'll update my review to add it. Thanks for that too
As for the pictures, I'll try to get some with a colleague's phone, won't be perfect but should be plenty enough for such a quick review.

The casemate tough has a much larger cutout on the magnetic charger side.
Do you think this case will be compatible with the OEM docks? (http://www.sony.com.au/product/dk-48)

sturmeh said:
The casemate tough has a much larger cutout on the magnetic charger side.
Do you think this case will be compatible with the OEM docks? (http://www.sony.com.au/product/dk-48)
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I think it should be compatible but as I don't own one myself, I can't give you a clear confirmation
Maybe one of the other XDA users does have this combo and can confirm it works well ?

Quick poke around on the internet suggests it probably won't. Shttp://www.reddit.com/r/SonyXperia/comments/2n3seu/z3c_ringke_fusion_case_and_dk48_dock/)
I'm considering getting a z3c, but the community looks very sparse, and there's no actual usable roms. Is it even worth buying? :\

sturmeh said:
Quick poke around on the internet suggests it probably won't. Shttp://www.reddit.com/r/SonyXperia/comments/2n3seu/z3c_ringke_fusion_case_and_dk48_dock/)
I'm considering getting a z3c, but the community looks very sparse, and there's no actual usable roms. Is it even worth buying? :\
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Too bad for the dock
As for buying it, I can't give your an objective feedback since it's my first Android phone ever but from my experience and the research I've done before jumping in, it's one of the best phone for this kind of size.
This little monster is compact, fast like it's bigger brother and even better looking than him. As for the Sony bloatwares, there are like 10 apps pre-installed, I'm not using most of them but they're not threatening my experience so it's ok for me.
For the custom ROM scarceness, it's linked with the DRM removal associated with unlocking the bootloader. As developers unlock more and more functionalities, more ROM will become available. If you want more informations about that, feel free to look around the General section of the forums.
I'm not very fond of custom ROM (I'm new to this) so for now I'll stick with the stock one.
Buying this phone is more of a love @ first sight and personal tastes, so it's mainly up to you to decide whether you will throw your cash at the screen or not.

Thanks for the insight.
Yeah it'd be my 6th Android phone, with my first being the very first Android phone (HTC Dream).
I've pretty much always used a custom rom with the exception of using rooted stock on the Nexus 5.
The hardware is what appealed to me as well, but it doesn't seem like the software is going to cut it just yet. S:

Just made friendship with my phone and before I bought it i ordered this case. Hope it will arrive soon so I can hopefully agree with your review.
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I have one of these myself and happy with it.

sturmeh said:
The casemate tough has a much larger cutout on the magnetic charger side.
Do you think this case will be compatible with the OEM docks? (http://www.sony.com.au/product/dk-48)
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I have a similar dock and without the insert mine charges fine with this case. I put a thin strip of velcro(the soft side) on the back edge where the phone rest instead of the insert.

I assume you're all using stock 4.4 then?

Ethenyl said:
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Anyone with the same case feeling the same as I do or I am missing something ?
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Are you using the case with a magnetic charging cable? If so, how does the one(s) you use look?

spacemanr said:
Just made friendship with my phone and before I bought it i ordered this case. Hope it will arrive soon so I can hopefully agree with your review...
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I just hope the same thing for you
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I assume you're all using stock 4.4 then?
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Yup, I'll wait for the warranty to void off before rooting anything.
madsb said:
Are you using the case with a magnetic charging cable? If so, how does the one(s) you use look?
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Sorry I'm still using the USB cable to charge it but I've already made my mind to buy the Magnector X2 magnetic charger when I have the money, maybe later this year.

I bought both the Ringke and the Cruizerlite. I wanted to like the Ringke, but the left side along the charging port and the sd card port is just way to loose. I can't help but think it would even get looser over time and use. My phone wears the Cruizerlite and I'm very happy with it. The only thing I would change about the Cruizerlite is to make a version with a plain back on it.

hamdawg66 said:
I bought both the Ringke and the Cruizerlite. I wanted to like the Ringke, but the left side along the charging port and the sd card port is just way to loose. I can't help but think it would even get looser over time and use. My phone wears the Cruizerlite and I'm very happy with it. The only thing I would change about the Cruizerlite is to make a version with a plain back on it.
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Thanks for the insight, it's true that the left side is loose, but I'm not really complaining since I only manipulate this side when I need to plug the USB cable.
For now the Ringke is more than enough for me, the Cruzerlite seems a little bit flimsy for me and the way it blocks the USB section is bothering me. Maybe when I'll have a magnetic charger I will try this one.

I probably should have mentioned that I use the magnetic desk charger and I pair my phone with my PC over WiFi for any transfers, therefore I have no need to access the usb port.

sturmeh said:
Quick poke around on the internet suggests it probably won't. Shttp://www.reddit.com/r/SonyXperia/comments/2n3seu/z3c_ringke_fusion_case_and_dk48_dock/)
I'm considering getting a z3c, but the community looks very sparse, and there's no actual usable roms. Is it even worth buying? :\
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Its the best phone I have owned and the ONLY android phone that I haven't rooted. There is no need.
Sony Skin is VERY minimal and I like the Sony Apps including the Walkman and Album. Nova launcher and a Lollipop Theme (Via Sony's own theming engine) has produced a phone I have ZERO complaints with.
Also the battery really is epic, I use stamina mode and have full sync of gmail, exchange, messenger, whatsapp, the lot and easily leave work with 70-75%
My only complaint like others have is the camera, normal lights its fantastic but low light over cameras beat it.
Trust me this is a great phone. And Lollipop is coming next month.
Seriously just buy one.

aviduser said:
Its the best phone I have owned and the ONLY android phone that I haven't rooted. There is no need.
Sony Skin is VERY minimal and I like the Sony Apps including the Walkman and Album. Nova launcher and a Lollipop Theme (Via Sony's own theming engine) has produced a phone I have ZERO complaints with...
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I have nothing more to add...
Well, I can't be objective on this one but hell, I've already tried 3 or 4 devices under Android and not a single one came closer to it than the Samsung flagships but with added bulkiness.
Just click on that damn "Throw my cash at the screen" button