https://community.sony.hr/t5/z-series/can-i-use-a-compatible-nokia-usb-cable/m-p/3346118#M45993 <P>A cable is a cable - Some cheap and some not - The use of a standard fit is to stop manufactures&nbsp;claiming part of the market for themselves however there are some manufactures that are&nbsp;exempt - So yes the cable will be fine - If using it froma mains plug then the output should not exceed 5v and 1.5a or 1500ma</P> Mon, 10 Nov 2014 11:14:01 GMT Thommo 2014-11-10T11:14:01Z https://community.sony.hr/t5/z-series/can-i-use-a-compatible-nokia-usb-cable/m-p/3346117#M45992 <P>It seems like an obvious question, but I want to avoid making a fatal mistake!</P><P>Please note: the only reason I wish to do this is for convenience (1 cable permanently attached to my pc/ 1 cable permanently attached to charger).</P><P>I can see the Sony &amp; Nokia micro USB cables are "identical".</P><P>I have plugged in my Sony charger plug to the electricity with the Nokia micro USB attached.</P><P>When I then connect it to my Sony z1 the device appears with a message “Go Connect”…</P><P>I have not continued until I get some advice please.</P><UL><LI>Should I initiate “Go Connect”?</LI><LI>Should the Nokia USB cable work? [note: as I am only attaching the cable to the Sony charger plug, then the voltage should be controlled by the Sony charger plug, no?]</LI><LI>Do I have any risks in using it? [I understand “it is recommended to use Sony original chargers”]</LI><LI>Will the phone still recognise both the charger with the Nokia USB cable and the Sony USB cable on my pc without any conflicts?</LI><LI>Would it also be ok to use it as the USB cable on the pc?</LI></UL><P>I really appreciate help – it will simplify my life!</P><P>Phone: Sony Z1 Compact</P><P>Android 4.4.4</P><P>Sony Charger plug: EP880</P><P>Sony USB/ charger cable: EC801 [micro USB data cable]</P><P>Nokia cable: CA179 [micro USB data cable]</P> Mon, 10 Nov 2014 09:12:27 GMT https://community.sony.hr/t5/z-series/can-i-use-a-compatible-nokia-usb-cable/m-p/3346117#M45992 LFSwiss 2014-11-10T09:12:27Z https://community.sony.hr/t5/z-series/can-i-use-a-compatible-nokia-usb-cable/m-p/3346118#M45993 <P>A cable is a cable - Some cheap and some not - The use of a standard fit is to stop manufactures&nbsp;claiming part of the market for themselves however there are some manufactures that are&nbsp;exempt - So yes the cable will be fine - If using it froma mains plug then the output should not exceed 5v and 1.5a or 1500ma</P> Mon, 10 Nov 2014 11:14:01 GMT https://community.sony.hr/t5/z-series/can-i-use-a-compatible-nokia-usb-cable/m-p/3346118#M45993 Thommo 2014-11-10T11:14:01Z https://community.sony.hr/t5/z-series/can-i-use-a-compatible-nokia-usb-cable/m-p/3346119#M45994 <P>Thank you Thommo. Perfect. (I know it seemed logical but I wanted to check there wasn't a catch).</P> Mon, 22 Dec 2014 06:30:46 GMT https://community.sony.hr/t5/z-series/can-i-use-a-compatible-nokia-usb-cable/m-p/3346119#M45994 LFSwiss 2014-12-22T06:30:46Z