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Would anyone be able to provide technical expertise regarding USB-A to USB-C cables, aside from the 56k OHM resistor, Possibly latency differences of some sort? The Tronsmart is on Bensen's approved list
Right now I am using these Tronsmart Cables: USB C Cable, Tronsmart USB-C to USB-A Cable with 56k Resistor (3.3 Feet, 1 x Black,1 x White) - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018S347O0
With the recent influx of Android Auto issues on the newer phones, I'm wondering if there's any technical differences between this cable, and for example: Anker Powerline+ USB C to USB 3.0 Cable (3ft) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M3NB6FB
I have absolutely no issues with my Nexus 6P, and I'd hate to spend $12 to find out the cable is not the issue, just because I have so many USB-C to USB-A Cables.
Using the original USB-A to USB-C cable that came with the Nexus 6P results in non stop crashing of Android Auto for me on my Pixel 2XL. Using the original USB-A to USB-C cable that came with the Pixel XL allows me to use Android Auto with my Pixel 2XL without any more issues than I had on the Pixel XL.
AndrasLOHF said:
Using the original USB-A to USB-C cable that came with the Nexus 6P results in non stop crashing of Android Auto for me on my Pixel 2XL. Using the original USB-A to USB-C cable that came with the Pixel XL allows me to use Android Auto with my Pixel 2XL without any more issues than I had on the Pixel XL.
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This is very interesting. I'm not home now and don't recall, does the Pixel 2 XL even come with a USB-A to USB-C cable, or just an adapter from USB A to C?
I never had an original Pixel, so I don't have the original Pixel cable. I also wonder what the equivalent cable would be to buy.
bigblueshock said:
This is very interesting. I'm not home now and don't recall, does the Pixel 2 XL even come with a USB-A to USB-C cable, or just an adapter from USB A to C?
I never had an original Pixel, so I don't have the original Pixel cable. I also wonder what the equivalent cable would be to buy.
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The pixel 2xl only comes with a usb-c to usb-c. You would think anything from Google would work but seeing as their own cable from the 6P is causing mine to crash that's obviously not the case.
There is an adapter that comes with the pixel 2 xl with A and C ports.
terre08 said:
There is an adapter that comes with the pixel 2 xl with A and C ports.
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True...but it's the female side to use an old USB cable to plug into the Pixel 2XL for data transfer when setting up. It's not the male side that would plug into a head unit for Android Auto so I didn't mention it.
Has anyone seen a USB-C charger that has multiple USB C ports (and preferably no USB-A ports) that is Power Delivery spec'd?
rahul0705 said:
Has anyone seen a USB-C charger that has multiple USB C ports (and preferably no USB-A ports) that is Power Delivery spec'd?
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I searched and searched a week ago and couldn't find any!
There are dual usb-c but none that will do PD two at a time. https://store.google.com/product/usb_c_dual_port_charger
Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
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Has anyone seen a USB-C charger that has multiple USB C ports (and preferably no USB-A ports) that is Power Delivery spec'd?
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nothing so far
i have been looking for one since 1 oct
with 0 result
i got my self an anker poweport pd one port
in the meanwhile
Woke up today and tried to charge my phone but turns out Google USB c cable isn't working,now I don't know what happened overnight but it's not working, are there any alternative good USB c cables which can provide rapid charging with Google charger?
I've had nothing but great luck with this cord. Have them I every room and cars.
Anker PowerLine+ C to C 2.0 cable (6ft), High Durability, for USB Type-C Devices Including Galaxy S8, S8+, Google Pixel, Nexus 6P, Huawei Matebook, Nintendo Switch, MacBook and More https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LNA0XCU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_9MjsAbEM24KYY
I've ordered this
https://www.anker.com/products/variant/PowerLine+-3ft-USB-C-to-USB-C-2.0-/A8187091
Is it safe to use with pixel 2 xl? And until then can I charge my phone with laptop using tronsmart usb c to usb a cable?
Yasharkhan said:
I've ordered this
https://www.anker.com/products/variant/PowerLine+-3ft-USB-C-to-USB-C-2.0-/A8187091
Is it safe to use with pixel 2 xl? And until then can I charge my phone with laptop using tronsmart usb c to usb a cable?
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Yes and Yes.
hi all... just got the nokia 8.1 with the european wall charger.... i have a female usb to male mini usb cable/adaptor for OTG.. i have been using that in my moto x pure .. and it still works... when i try the same cable/adaptor with the nokia 8.1 with a micro usb to usb c anker adaptor... it does not work! ... when i use the anker adaptor to charge the nokia it works... but with the OTG cable it does not.... as is the only otg cable i can teste now... can anyone confirm that OTG works in nokia 8.1? any cables? could it the that the anker adaptor can only charge? TNKS
Yes. OTG does work fine on my Nokia 8.1. I am using an original OTG cable from OnePlus.
I have tried USB-A to USB-C cable on my computer but the only thing that works with the cable is windows file transfers, in fastboot it just never connects to the device, i have used my GFs PC that has a native USB-C port in the front to do my fastboot commands and it works just fine.
My PC dont have USB-C and my motherboard is this : Asus Tuf Z390 Plus Gaming Wifi
The case is a Be Quiet : PURE BASE 500 Black
I have tried all the back USB-A ports and the 2 in the front same results.
I wonder if this PCI-E Card can help me use my fasboot commands on my computer or is just a faster transfers i get with it?
ST Lab PCIe 3.0 USB3.1 2-Port (Type-C)
Tried using another A-C cable? Might be the cable itself is faulty
Android-Desire said:
I have tried USB-A to USB-C cable on my computer but the only thing that works with the cable is windows file transfers, in fastboot it just never connects to the device, i have used my GFs PC that has a native USB-C port in the front to do my fastboot commands and it works just fine.
My PC dont have USB-C and my motherboard is this : Asus Tuf Z390 Plus Gaming Wifi
The case is a Be Quiet : PURE BASE 500 Black
I have tried all the back USB-A ports and the 2 in the front same results.
I wonder if this PCI-E Card can help me use my fasboot commands on my computer or is just a faster transfers i get with it?
ST Lab PCIe 3.0 USB3.1 2-Port (Type-C)
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You might want to try out another cable. Sometimes they just suck.
Morgrain said:
You might want to try out another cable. Sometimes they just suck.
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I have 10 different cables that are USB-A to USB-C, maybe they all suck, but the original Pixel 6 Pro USB-C to USB-C is good, maybe you can advise me on a good USB-A to USB-C cable?
Android-Desire said:
I have 10 different cables that are USB-A to USB-C, maybe they all suck, but the original Pixel 6 Pro USB-C to USB-C is good, maybe you can advise me on a good USB-A to USB-C cable?
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Anything by Anker. Edit: Be aware that last I looked, they also sell USB 2.0 USB-A<->USB-C cables, so I just want to give you a heads up to look out for that and I'm sure you'd want to only buy a USB 3.0 USB-A<->USB-C cable.
Also, I don't know if the recommendation is still the same, but it was always advised in the old days to prefer USB ports that are built into the motherboard - sometimes even more specifically on the back of the motherboard (for desktops). I know this doesn't help you, but just "let the buyer beware" that using an add-on USB-C card could also cause problems.
Android-Desire said:
I have tried USB-A to USB-C cable on my computer but the only thing that works with the cable is windows file transfers, in fastboot it just never connects to the device, i have used my GFs PC that has a native USB-C port in the front to do my fastboot commands and it works just fine.
My PC dont have USB-C and my motherboard is this : Asus Tuf Z390 Plus Gaming Wifi
The case is a Be Quiet : PURE BASE 500 Black
I have tried all the back USB-A ports and the 2 in the front same results.
I wonder if this PCI-E Card can help me use my fasboot commands on my computer or is just a faster transfers i get with it?
ST Lab PCIe 3.0 USB3.1 2-Port (Type-C)
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Do you have the latest USB drivers installed?
And like others have said, try different cables. Can't tell you how many times I've seen this problem solved just by using different cables.
Get the Google USB Driver | Android Studio | Android Developers
The Google USB Driver is required to perform adb debugging on Windows with Google devices.
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Android-Desire said:
windows file transfers
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Its not your hardware, its your operating system. Try a better one, i.e. Linux.
Android-Desire said:
I have tried USB-A to USB-C cable
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Be aware that last I looked, Anker also sells USB 2.0 USB-A<->USB-C cables, so I just want to give you a heads up to look out for that and I'm sure you'd want to only buy a USB 3.0 USB-A<->USB-C cable.
I highly recommend Anker cables like this: USB Type C Cable, Anker PowerLine+ USB C to USB 3.0 Cable (6ft), High Durability, for Samsung Galaxy Note 8, S8, S8+, S9, S10, Sony XZ, LG V20 G5 G6, HTC 10, Xiaomi 5 and More.
Double-check Anker's site too in case they have a better sale price right now.
roirraW edor ehT said:
Be aware that last I looked, Anker also sells USB 2.0 USB-A<->USB-C cables, so I just want to give you a heads up to look out for that and I'm sure you'd want to only buy a USB 3.0 USB-A<->USB-C cable.
I highly recommend Anker cables like this: USB Type C Cable, Anker PowerLine+ USB C to USB 3.0 Cable (6ft), High Durability, for Samsung Galaxy Note 8, S8, S8+, S9, S10, Sony XZ, LG V20 G5 G6, HTC 10, Xiaomi 5 and More.
Double-check Anker's site too in case they have a better sale price right now.
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Ok i managed to get 1 of those cables and it does work with fastboot but i need to use the backports on my pc.
Thank you
Android-Desire said:
Ok i managed to get 1 of those cables and it does work with fastboot but i need to use the backports on my pc.
Thank you
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That's great! Thanks for reporting back. You're welcome!