Charging dock DK26

[hafiz]

can we charge the phone using the dock if it's connected to PC?

[Uliwooly]

just test it, no you can't

[GeoffH]

it would be exactly the same as without the dock - all the dock is doing is holding the phone

the PC charge rate is not as high as the mains connection though

[Uliwooly]

I'm trying different ports and computers but it does not work

[hafiz]

ok, thanks for your info guys...

anyway i'm still waiting to get the dock from an online store.. it's not comes with the phone here.. and it's so hard to look for a store with the dock in stock..

Is it OK to use a generic one? (not genuine from sony) ?

[Uliwooly]

I haven't seen any non sony dock that will be compatible with the Xperia Z, if anything it will have an usb cable so you will have to remove the micro usb flap which defeats the purpose of a dock.

[GeoffH]

strange, but anyway have a question

I have a gel type cover/case  on my phone and it has the charging contacts uncovered - will the phone fit in the dock with the cover on - is it a tight fit bare, haveb't got the dock yet but will report back when I get it

If it is too tight I will modify the dock and make it fit

[Uliwooly]

you will have to modify the dock as there is a 2mm gap

[benchong05]

I just bought the DK26 and connect using a aftermarket cable of 3M in length but the phone did not charge at all though I am using the default charger which comes with the phone.

I have no issue when using the original cable and charger so not sure what is the problem?

[Uliwooly]

there was another thread with info on this, I'll try to find it