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On-The-Go USB and Magnetic Charging Cable simultaneously?

creativeflare — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 21:26:04 GMT

Hi everybody I am new to this forum so thank you in advance for reading!
Has anybody had any experience with using an on-the-go USB connector AND the magnetic charging cable simultaneously on their Xperia Z-series device... and does it work?
I am considering buying the Z3 Tablet Compact when it becomes available to use as a field monitor with my vdslr rig (running the DSLR Controller app) which requires the USB port to be used with an OTG connector wired into my DSLR. I have already successfully used my Galaxy Tab2 10.1 for some time with this but is a little on the big/heavy side and the battery life is poor so it doesn't last too long. The Xperia Z-series having a separate magnetic charge port is suddenly a very tempting option now there will be a lightweight, 8 inch option with a super-fast processor.
BUT it is a lot of money to part with if the two charging ports cannot be utilised simultaneously! Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated guys.

Re: On-The-Go USB and Magnetic Charging Cable simultaneously?

Thommo — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 21:35:59 GMT

The magnetic charging port will only work if connected to a main socket - So if you're thinking of using a USB port from a Pc or in car charging port then it won't work

Re: On-The-Go USB and Magnetic Charging Cable simultaneously?

creativeflare — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 21:39:56 GMT

Thank you for the quick reply!
But do you know if they work simultaneously...?
Surely there will be a hardware workaround of some sort for the plug issue?

Re: On-The-Go USB and Magnetic Charging Cable simultaneously?

creativeflare — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 21:40:54 GMT

Is there a particular voltage requirement or is it proprietary wall plugs only?

Re: On-The-Go USB and Magnetic Charging Cable simultaneously?

Thommo — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 21:43:47 GMT

I have no idea so all I can do is direct you to Xperia care who may be best placed to answer such a question http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/support/contact-us/

Re: On-The-Go USB and Magnetic Charging Cable simultaneously?

Thommo — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 21:46:44 GMT

All I know from owning one is that it only works when pluged in to a mains socket - I assume it is an amps thing but I'm unable to test this theory - It could also be a monitoring detector in the phone which is able to detect the type of power - Sony themselves have also said it will only work via a mains socket

Re: On-The-Go USB and Magnetic Charging Cable simultaneously?

creativeflare — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 21:47:09 GMT

Has anybody else on here had any experience with this problem?

Re: On-The-Go USB and Magnetic Charging Cable simultaneously?

creativeflare — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 21:47:58 GMT

Thank you for your advice!

Re: On-The-Go USB and Magnetic Charging Cable simultaneously?

SergioPL1 — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 19:44:19 GMT

Look there:

http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-Z1-Z1s/DK31-USB-OTG-at-the-same-time-Is-it-possible/m-p/408517

On Z1 it worked but it doesn't mean it will on Z3. We can't be sure without testing.