is the magnetic too strong? i heard it pulled out charger ports of a lot of phones?
1097118
It is strong so it doesn't detached easily from the port. But whether it pulled out charger ports,never happened to me yet.
1097119
I have 4 of them and they're not extra strong. The magnetic strength is just about right I think, any weaker and the connector would keep coming off with the slightest movements. Been using with an X1, X1 compact and X3 compact and none of the charger ports came out...
1097120
Magnet strength is fine, impossible for it to pull out the charger port. I'm extremely pleased with this charger.
1097121
I have had absolutely no issues with this. I don't even see how it would be possible to make the connection loosen from using it. I probably dock/undock my phone about 50 times a day and the charge, port and connections are all still in perfect condition! Definitely pick this item up and don't worry about it degrading over time!
1097122
It may, it's happening to mine right now but it hasn't completely pulled out yet. The charge port seems to come out about a mm when I remove the charger. I've even been extra careful to not pull it off firmly and it's still starting. It's not Magnector's fault - Sony definitely didn't make sure their port was attached well - Supposedly it's just a bit of glue holding it in.
1782712
yeah, and keys or other things in your pocket ? I'm thinking it makes about a thousand times more sense to put the ferrous metal on the phone, and the magnet on the dash. Shame too, sounded like a clever device until I realized I'd be carrying a powerful magnet in my pocket.
355066
It may be, I'm not able to speak to that. Either way, this charger had a terrible build. Seems great when you get it. Use it a while and it just starts to fall apart. You go to pull it from the wall, and the case part comes off in your hand, while the rest stats connected in the outlet. Very dangerous.
1377202
Magnetic. Not a bad case but it isn't very tough. I've had several and the clip and belt loops tend to break after a few months.
1556148
I haven't had any issues with the magnet. But the hard part of the case has broken in three different places (I have yet to drop my phone, I think that will finish off this case).
1728083
DEFINITELY! It bypasses the port completely. However, you prob should look at it charges slower than direct cord to the charging port. and you will need to buy extra 'plates' to have ability to charge your phone in more places. Lastly, start backing up your stuff so if you do get your phone replaced, you don't have to be totally out of luck.
1800587
@Sherry - I can only speak to having a cell phone and an older iPod near the tiles -- and the tiles did not create any sort of problem with those electronics. Personally I believe that the magnets in this product are not strong enough to cause damage to most modern electrical devices. Plasma, LED, and LCD computers, TVs, phones etc do not suffer from the same issues that the older "big" TVs used to (they are "solid-state"). However, you might want to exercise a bit of caution by not placing the entire box of tiles on top of a computer hard drive. Hard drives can be damaged by magnetic fields. @Sherry - I can only speak to having a cell phone and an older iPod near the tiles -- and the tiles did not create any sort of problem with those electronics. Personally I believe that the magnets in this product are not strong enough to cause damage to most modern electrical devices. Plasma, LED, and LCD computers, TVs, phones etc do not suffer from the same issues that the older "big" TVs used to (they are "solid-state"). However, you might want to exercise a bit of caution by not placing the entire box of tiles on top of a computer hard drive. Hard drives can be... » Read More @Sherry - I can only speak to having a cell phone and an older iPod near the tiles -- and the tiles did not create any sort of problem with those electronics. Personally I believe that the magnets in this product are not strong enough to cause damage to most modern electrical devices. Plasma, LED, and LCD computers, TVs, phones etc do not suffer from the same issues that the older "big" TVs used to (they are "solid-state"). However, you might want to exercise a bit of caution by not placing the entire box of tiles on top of a computer hard drive. Hard drives can be damaged by magnetic fields. « Show Less
1144733
The magnet is pretty strong, and would have no problem picking up the entire screen, but most screens are aluminum, so a magnet won't help there.
554574
I'm not sure why they would say that but I have not had any problems with the magnets. I love this case!
710826
No. This does not have magnets inside the charger; like the Nexus Qi charger. It relies on the arms, but it's very customizable.
911441
magnets are BAD for phones..good thing I read this cause now I don't want it
1662918
Well if I did, and in fact I did....I no longer am worried about it. The magnetic part of the setup is attached to the air vent on the dash. There aren't any magnets attached to the phone when it is not attached to the air vent. The magnet is on the Tetrax device. There is a steel button attached approximately centered on the back of the phone and it is not magnetized. I have it attached to the dashboard for about 2.5 hours per day and over the last couple of months have not had any data problems with the phone whatsoever. Holds a Note 2 like it was nailed on the dash.
155498
I did notice it to be a bit difficult, but since I don't remove my charger often it is not problematic. In fact, it allows my charger to not get disconnected because I pulled my phone or device. This was a continuous problem I experienced with other chargers--they just never stayed put.
231050
No, there are no magnets on any part of the charger. For example, i have the Nexus 5, which has magnets in the back to let you know when you are on the stock charger properly. This charger does not have that. HOWEVER, the area in which the phone is properly aligned is MUCH bigger than the standard charger. I've had this one for ~2months now and have never placed it on the charging pad such that it didn't charge.
1715786
Yes. There is a magnetic closure and it works quite well. I happen to be using this with an iPhone 5s with a Otter Box Commuter Series case and it works well with it. The bottom line is; you'll like it.
1662917
Considering that Magnets only affect mechanical storage devices, no! Your phone or device should be entirely Solid State Memory, or Flash memory. And those types of memory are not affected by small magnet fields like this one. I have had no problems with mine at all.
1681881
I've used this accessory for many months and never had a problem (I've upgraded to a Nex-6, which comes with a viewfinder, so I don't use it anymore) but I remember a few people reporting damaging issues related to the magnets. I have always found that an exaggeration (at least in theory). Now, when you bring a crazy issue like this to the table....