Hey all!
I just bought an Octavia 3 Combi, 2017, L&K, 2.0TDi 4x4, manual.
I will be using the USB port for the AAwireless dongle with the Columbus, and need an additional couple of USB ports just to charge the phones. I love to keep my cars with a clean OEM look and to avoid having a usb hub in the 12v socket, I was wondering if anyone has had any success fitting USB ports into the blanks in the centre console as in the image attached below to get something as in this link: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005010160330751.html?algo_pvid=16b1b889-e355-4daa-9ffa-89b102eb7401&algo_exp_id=16b1b889-e355-4daa-9ffa-89b102eb7401-18&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22order%22%3A%2242%22%2C%22eval%22%3A%221%22%2C%22fromPage%22%3A%22search%22%7D&pdp_npi=6%40dis%21CZK%21355.76%2139.32%21%21%21116.16%2112.84%21%40211b618e17690739293681325e05b0%2112000051361050131%21sea%21CZ%210%21ABX%211%210%21n_tag%3A-29910%3Bd%3A1c38682e%3Bm03_new_user%3A-29895%3BpisId%3A5000000197856239&curPageLogUid=Jih1029bpazt&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A%7Cx_object_id%3A1005010160330751%7C_p_origin_prod%3A

I don't want to ruin one of the blanks, so ideally I would also like to buy a couple to test on, but cannot seem to find any for sale. Any help? Thanks!
Daniel

I've been looking for something similar.
There seems to be plenty of items on aliexpress for Golfs and the like, but none that are the same design as the Skoda blanks

Only for Charge?

Edited 29 January29 Jan by Cairus

3 hours ago, SpaceWalrus said:

I've been looking for something similar.
There seems to be plenty of items on aliexpress for Golfs and the like, but none that are the same design as the Skoda blanks

Exxactly - and I am not willing to try and experiment with my own ones, if I ruin one I will end up with nothing. I think the best solution I have found is to buy a whole centre console (relatively cheap at around 15eur, but expensive if you consider you want just one blank)

37 minutes ago, Cairus said:

Only for Charge?

Yes, the OEM USB port will be used for the AAwireless dongle.

And This solution?

Ich habe das hier gerade auf AliExpress gefunden:

OEM-Rücksitz-USB-Buchse, Armerst-USB-Adapter für Skoda Octavia 5QD 035 726 L

https://a.aliexpress.com/_EyiymYy

Just now, Cairus said:

And This solution?

Ich habe das hier gerade auf AliExpress gefunden:

OEM-Rücksitz-USB-Buchse, Armerst-USB-Adapter für Skoda Octavia 5QD 035 726 L

https://a.aliexpress.com/_EyiymYy

I already have those - but I would like the additional one at the front so I don't have cables running around.

the OEM solution inside the center console (armrest)

4 minutes ago, Cairus said:

the OEM solution inside the center console (armrest)

It is my understanding that those are meant to be on the outside (I have them OEM) not inside the armrest. I mean, it is a great idea if I can have hidden USB in the armrest and charge the phone in there, but honestly I have zero ideaon how I would get wiring in there without drilling