Why is everyone buying a cable? - Nexus 5X Accessories

According to Google, we will be getting these in the box:
USB Type-C 15W (5V/3A) charger
USB Type-C to Type-C cable
So I was wondering why is everybody ordering USB C to USB A cables. Doesn't the MicroUSB cable I already have support data transfer?
Thanks.

MicroUSB is not Type C
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Bei60 said:
According to Google, we will be getting these in the box:
USB Type-C 15W (5V/3A) charger
USB Type-C to Type-C cable
So I was wondering why is everybody ordering USB C to USB A cables. Doesn't the MicroUSB cable I already have support data transfer?
Thanks.
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mainly for usage between pc and phone communication, since most PC don't have USB c port yet I presume.
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nsg86 said:
mainly for usage between pc and phone communication, since most PC don't have USB c port yet I presume.
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No need for a new cable http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-3-1-Typ...Tablet-/401000332375?var=&hash=item5d5d7b7c57

Great delivery date of up to Dec 3rd!

I will be getting a cable too, I would loose that adapter very quickly.
And of course the reason I want the cable is for charging the phone, my external battery pack only has TypeA sockets on it.

Bei60 said:
According to Google, we will be getting these in the box:
USB Type-C 15W (5V/3A) charger
USB Type-C to Type-C cable
So I was wondering why is everybody ordering USB C to USB A cables. Doesn't the MicroUSB cable I already have support data transfer?
Thanks.
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Becuase I like spares and I need to replace all of my micro USB cables with Type-C ones.

I got USB A to USB C cables for my computer and my existing car chargers.

Bei60 said:
According to Google, we will be getting these in the box:
USB Type-C 15W (5V/3A) charger
USB Type-C to Type-C cable
So I was wondering why is everybody ordering USB C to USB A cables. Doesn't the MicroUSB cable I already have support data transfer?
Thanks.
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The Type C to Type C can't be used for data transfer unless you've got an adapter or the new macbook which supports the type c connection.
I'm currently on the look out for a cable that is USB to Type C that has the 3.1 speed and can also be used for data transfer.
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gotzaDroid said:
I got USB A to USB C cables for my computer and my existing car chargers.
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Have you tried to connect the 5X to your computer? Has your computer recognised the phone? I tried to do this on my mac using a cheap USB A to Type C cable and it didn't work. Kept saying the phone was locked.

jason-tech-uk said:
The Type C to Type C can't be used for data transfer unless you've got an adapter or the new macbook which supports the type c connection.
I'm currently on the look out for a cable that is USB to Type C that has the 3.1 speed and can also be used for data transfer.
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Have you tried to connect the 5X to your computer? Has your computer recognised the phone? I tried to do this on my mac using a cheap USB A to Type C cable and it didn't work. Kept saying the phone was locked.
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Yes, works fine on my windows 10 machine with the A to C cable that Google sells. Already loaded tones into the 5X.

jason-tech-uk said:
Have you tried to connect the 5X to your computer? Has your computer recognised the phone? I tried to do this on my mac using a cheap USB A to Type C cable and it didn't work. Kept saying the phone was locked.
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I've read the USB defaults to "charge only" mode, you might need to switch that in the settings first.
For now I will just be transferring my files wirelessly but I might buy an adapter or type C to type A cable eventually if I desire slightly faster transfers or USB charging.

Bei60 said:
According to Google, we will be getting these in the box:
USB Type-C 15W (5V/3A) charger
USB Type-C to Type-C cable
So I was wondering why is everybody ordering USB C to USB A cables. Doesn't the MicroUSB cable I already have support data transfer?
Thanks.
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The phone includes USB Type-C which isn't the same as MicroUSB. You can't use your MicroUSB cords because they won't connect to the phone.

I've picked up a couple cables from eBay and have had to return them. They won't even go in the charging port and I am not going to force them in.
So as of right now, I'm stuck with adapters. At least they work.

bblzd said:
I've read the USB defaults to "charge only" mode, you might need to switch that in the settings first.
For now I will just be transferring my files wirelessly but I might buy an adapter or type C to type A cable eventually if I desire slightly faster transfers or USB charging.
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Thanks!!!! Super helpful, I was struggling with this for a while. Kept thinking it was the cable that was not compatible to do this.

jason-tech-uk said:
I'm currently on the look out for a cable that is USB to Type C that has the 3.1 speed and can also be used for data transfer.
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The Nexus 5X does not support USB 3.1, it will be using 2.0, so don't worry about cable spec.

I successfully connected my 5x to my early 2011 macbook pro and was able to unlock the bootloader install twrp and move files with android file transfer.

vCoast said:
I successfully connected my 5x to my early 2011 macbook pro and was able to unlock the bootloader install twrp and move files with android file transfer.
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Did you have any problems initially when connecting your phone to your macbook? I have a macbook pro retina from 2013/2014 and it freezes every time I connect my phone to it. I've tried the Spigen cable I have with my windows work computer and it worked just fine, but every time I plug into my macbook, I have to reboot because it freezes.
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dmudd said:
Did you have any problems initially when connecting your phone to your macbook? I have a macbook pro retina from 2013/2014 and it freezes every time I connect my phone to it. I've tried the Spigen cable I have with my windows work computer and it worked just fine, but every time I plug into my macbook, I have to reboot because it freezes.
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Nothing that I was able to notice seemed to take it like any other Micro USB and my nexus 5, except android file transfer didn't launch itself when I connected it like it does with my nexus 5.
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[Q] USB OTG: usb1 found, cannot use keyboard

Hello,
I have a USB OTG cable and dell keyboard that I have tested and work in OTG mode on a Nexus 7, however i cannot get them to function with my HP Touchpad 32gb, running CM9 2.6.35, built on Sun Oct 28.
The device recognizes when I plug in anything via USB, but only as a generic Linux USB hub, and not as any particular device. Are there any steps to take to debug this? Has anyone had experience with this type of an issue?
Thanks for your help,
Cory
I don't know if this is the issue, but I know the touchpad doesn't support OTG like the the Nexus does. I think you need a Y-adapter + OTG to provide power since the micro usb port doesn't give any power to the device you connect. Someone correct me if I'm wrong though.
Apparently even a powered USB requires a powered Y cable to be properly recognized. I hacked together a quick Y cable manually, by splicing in another USB cable's power and ground (Red and black) to the respective locations on a female USB cable. Works as expected.
I am now communicating with an Arduino over Serial
Thanks!
Read this thread, should give you all the info you need:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1582771
Basically the Touchpad has OTG but it provides no power.
wcdolphin said:
Apparently even a powered USB requires a powered Y cable to be properly recognized. I hacked together a quick Y cable manually, by splicing in another USB cable's power and ground (Red and black) to the respective locations on a female USB cable. Works as expected.
I am now communicating with an Arduino over Serial
Thanks!
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I'm curious if you are able to charge with this cable hack while using usb devices?
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ZedZardoz said:
I'm curious if you are able to charge with this cable hack while using usb devices?
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if so , he is the first of the many many many who has used this cable..HPTP just is not set up for charge + usb data at the same time
amkaos said:
if so , he is the first of the many many many who has used this cable..HPTP just is not set up for charge + usb data at the same time
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Agreed. I think people just are not stating reality regarding the ability to charge and use OTG Hosting to USB devices at the same time.
My goal here has been to attach a flash drive with video/audio media and play & charge on long flights. It looks like play, charge are mutually exclusive on my beloved TouchPad.
I've asked for the specific confirmation of this from this YouTube but have never had the poster reply:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p10LgZFIawo&feature=BFa&list=PLCED27D4A23068E04&index=7
There are devices out there that have very advanced micro USB device implementations. Sadly the HP is only superficially supportive.
I for one cannot wait to get my SGN2 smart dock which offers:
Charging
OTG (x3 USB)
Audio out
HML HDMI out
Docked Profile

cable for Android Auto

Any one using Android auto on this phone? which cable are you suing.
I am using a USB to C converting charger right now, but when I use it, phone discharges. may be the power is not enough to charge the phone.
Any special cable or setup needed?
please suggest
atrix4nag said:
Any one using Android auto on this phone? which cable are you suing.
I am using a USB to C converting charger right now, but when I use it, phone discharges. may be the power is not enough to charge the phone.
Any special cable or setup needed?
please suggest
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As I assume you are talking about Android Auto Google appwitch doesn't need any cable bocouse it connects wirelessly with Car with is capable of Media Interface and Android/iPhone plugin (cars from 2016 - few BMW, Bentley, Audi -no Mercedes)
JaCh0o said:
As I assume you are talking about Android Auto Google appwitch doesn't need any cable bocouse it connects wirelessly with Car with is capable of Media Interface and Android/iPhone plugin (cars from 2016 - few BMW, Bentley, Audi -no Mercedes)
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Android auto app needs wire connectivity, as far as i know. Can you tell me how can i connect wireless?
Tia
atrix4nag said:
Android auto app needs wire connectivity, as far as i know. Can you tell me how can i connect wireless?
Tia
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About wich car we are talking to be exact?
Here some info
https://www.android.com/auto/audi/
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JaCh0o said:
About wich car we are talking to be exact?
Here some info
https://www.android.com/auto/audi/
Wysłane z mojego Nexus 5X przy użyciu Tapatalka
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Mine is Hyundai Santa Fe. in the link, there is no information about how to connect wirelessly.
JaCh0o said:
As I assume you are talking about Android Auto Google appwitch doesn't need any cable bocouse it connects wirelessly with Car with is capable of Media Interface and Android/iPhone plugin (cars from 2016 - few BMW, Bentley, Audi -no Mercedes)
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There is no wireless option for android auto. You need to use a cable to connect to your head unit.. At least till date
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atrix4nag said:
Any one using Android auto on this phone? which cable are you suing.
I am using a USB to C converting charger right now, but when I use it, phone discharges. may be the power is not enough to charge the phone.
Any special cable or setup needed?
please suggest
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Problem is the port that comes with your car doesn't support quick charge as it is a standard 1.5Amp port and not a type-c. Your best bet would be to get a USB type c - usb 3.0 cable from Anker or any other seller but be sure it meets usb type c specs. If you are buying on amazon make sure you read the reviews from Benson Leung who is an engineer from google.
I have been using anker cable and its working fine.. Although it wont charge much when using navigation but atleast it wont discharge
sravanz said:
There is no wireless option for android auto. You need to use a cable to connect to your head unit.. At least till date
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Problem is the port that comes with your car doesn't support quick charge as it is a standard 1.5Amp port and not a type-c. Your best bet would be to get a USB type c - usb 3.0 cable from Anker or any other seller but be sure it meets usb type c specs. If you are buying on amazon make sure you read the reviews from Benson Leung who is an engineer from google.
I have been using anker cable and its working fine.. Although it wont charge much when using navigation but atleast it wont discharge
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I have USB type c to USB 3 cable, when I connect the cable directly to the car and use navigation it works fine, but when I connect through android auto, it wont charge at all. i am fine if it wont discharge. so your cable will not discharge using android auto?
Do you think this will be useful?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NIGO4NM/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1K0O9XEM4PWVI
since my phone didnt come with the type c adapter, nor the usb a to c, i had to make something.
i went out and bought a usb type c to type a female (it was made for some apple laptop), then cut up two usb type a male cables and wired them together color to color. i plug one end to the usb type c adapter, and the other end to my android auto unit and it works fine!
i have noticed some vehicle that come with android auto only throw a 1.0amp through the usb port, while aftermarket radios (pioneer, kenwood, etc) come with 1.5 or even 2.0 amp usb ports.
my phone will not charge on the 1.0 output that the stock vehicles have, and if im using nav i will definitely see a drop in battery.

Anyone using USB c to A 3.0 or 3.1 cables successfully with their note 8?

I have tested with several cables and multiple manufacturers and multiple computers and cannot get a USB3.0/3.1 cable to keep a connection with the PC. USB 2.0 works fine.
I called Samsung and they are telling me that they only support the cable that came with the phone, which is a 2.0 cable. So they don't even support the 3.1 standard they advertise. I am about to return the phone over this. I have not found anyone else having this problem, but I have also not heard that anyone is using USB3 successfully either.
Yes I have success
I transferred over 7gb of data from a pc to a Note8 (sandisk 400gb Sd card) using a choetech USB c 3.1 gen 2 superspeed cable. The pc has superspeed ports (Alienware Area 51). Did not have any issue the two times ive connected the note 8 to a pc.
I have a type C to 3.1 type A cable from Anker, but have only used it on 3.0 ports on my laptop and desktop, definitely works super fast (even flashing the firmware with Odin - only takes a few seconds for the full package). I ordered 2 different cables though, one was apparently charging-only and didn't even work to fast charge.
marctronixx said:
I transferred over 7gb of data from a pc to a Note8 (sandisk 400gb Sd card) using a choetech USB c 3.1 gen 2 superspeed cable. The pc has superspeed ports (Alienware Area 51). Did not have any issue the two times ive connected the note 8 to a pc.
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same here using usb 3.0 cables with this phone, ZERO issues
Kalm_Traveler said:
I have a type C to 3.1 type A cable from Anker, but have only used it on 3.0 ports on my laptop and desktop, definitely works super fast (even flashing the firmware with Odin - only takes a few seconds for the full package). I ordered 2 different cables though, one was apparently charging-only and didn't even work to fast charge.
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I was planning to buy Anker Powerline Plus USB - C to USB A 3.0 cable. Isn't the cable good enough to fast charge the phone? Doesn't it charge as fast as the regular one (which came in the box) does? How much max current can be drawn using anker cable to charge note 8 and how much time does it takes to fully charge the device with anker cable compared to the original one?
Kindly provide these details, as I am confused whether to buy this cable or not.
TIA..
I have Trilink braided USB-C 3.1 cables that I bought on Amazon. They work perfect, super fast transfer speeds, and my phone charges the same as with the OEM cable that it comes with.
ParrSt said:
I have tested with several cables and multiple manufacturers and multiple computers and cannot get a USB3.0/3.1 cable to keep a connection with the PC. USB 2.0 works fine.
I called Samsung and they are telling me that they only support the cable that came with the phone, which is a 2.0 cable. So they don't even support the 3.1 standard they advertise. I am about to return the phone over this. I have not found anyone else having this problem, but I have also not heard that anyone is using USB3 successfully either.
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Does your PC actually support USB 3.0+ and are the ports setup correctly? Too many motherboard manufacturers poorly implemented USB 3.0 on their rushed motherboard, and Microsoft had to suffer the long end by providing poorly patched drivers because the boards never had the proper port insulations.
Jammol said:
Does your PC actually support USB 3.0+ and are the ports setup correctly? Too many motherboard manufacturers poorly implemented USB 3.0 on their rushed motherboard, and Microsoft had to suffer the long end by providing poorly patched drivers because the boards never had the proper port insulations.
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I will look into this but one is a brand new Dell Latitude and the USB 3 worked on my desktop with my S5.
Bob

Question Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra usb type version ?

is it : USB Type-C 2.0 ?
according to gsmarena it is yet again ver 2.0.
But can you use a USB C dongle to convert to HDMI for output?
Really interested on it
IronSingh said:
But can you use a USB C dongle to convert to HDMI for output?
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The 10 Ultra has no output on usb to hdmi connector. I tried it as I wondered after coming from a p40proplus which had a desk top mode. I imagine the 11 will be the same as it promotes the desktop app to share it's display like the 10.
You mean in wireless mode?
Yes,USB 2.0
It is still USB 2.0
Such a shame. Imagine transferring 500 GB of data with 30 MB/s rate.
usb 2.0, hahahha~It doesn't deserve to be called “安卓之光”
It's really disgraceful to use the best CPU money can buy , best ram, fastest ufs storage , best display , best charger and then go cheap on something like a USB 2.0 port.....
Someone who thought this was a good idea should be fired....
Yeah, i really don't understand why they put an usb 2.0 port. For a 2021 premium phone it's a nonsense.
IronSingh said:
But can you use a USB C dongle to convert to HDMI for output?
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I have not received my Mi 11 Ultra yet, but I believe it should work when using a Displaylink USB to HDMI Adapter and installing the Displaylink App on the phone. With USB 2.0 it should work fine for resolutions up to Full HD.
The USB Type-C Specification states that it must support at least the following standards, otherwise a Type-C connector cannot be used:
• USB 2.0 Specification
• USB 3.1 Specification
• USB Power Delivery Specification, Revision 2.0 (3.0)
• USB Billboard Device Class Specification, Revision 1.2
• USB Battery Charging Specification, Revision 1.2
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Wayback Machine
pwnageforever said:
I have not received my Mi 11 Ultra yet, but I believe it should work when using a Displaylink USB to HDMI Adapter and installing the Displaylink App on the phone. With USB 2.0 it should work fine for resolutions up to Full HD.
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I already tried it.
I had to power the USB C adapter then I plugged the Displaylink adapter to the USB C adapter.
It would not work without power.
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The USB Type-C Specification states that it must support at least the following standards, otherwise a Type-C connector cannot be used:
Wayback Machine
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Usb 2.0 was released in April 2000 and some clown at Xiaomi thought they should still use it in their ultra flagship 2021 phone ....
Words fail me...
I thought Xiaomi devices are 2.1 not 2.0
IronSingh said:
I thought Xiaomi devices are 2.1 not 2.0
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Anything less than 3.0 is a fail
IronSingh said:
I already tried it.
I had to power the USB C adapter then I plugged the Displaylink adapter to the USB C adapter.
It would not work without power.
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Could you please send me the link to the adapter you used and the process of how you got it working?
xstrike9999 said:
Could you please send me the link to the adapter you used and the process of how you got it working?
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I use this
CableCreation USB HDMI Adapter(DisplayLink Chip), USB 3.0 to HDMI External Display Graphics Adapter Compatible with Windows 10/8.1/8/7, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DX33L5...abc_D4RSEZX9P70E6V3KSFR4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
You need any USB C hub with a USB B A 3.0 hub and PD pass through.
Something like this
USB C Hub - TISOFU USB C Adapter with 4K HDMI USB3.0 SD/TF Card Reader 100W PD, 7 in 1 Type C Adapter Compatible for MacBook Pro, USB C Laptops Nintendo, Type C Devices(Gray) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B099WTZGM...abc_R2F1P2X1274TN188EYAV?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Then you need to give the hub power and then plug the displaylink adapter and the HDMI from displaylink to your video out device
Open the displaylink app on your phone and then plug your phone in.
Give it a few seconds if it didn't detect replug the USB C hub.
It's a messy dangle of wires but it works

Question S21 Ultra Cable

What do you guys use? My already owned cables doesn't work on data transfer. Only charging. So I need a cable with data transfer capabilities and can fast charge my S21Ultra. What do you guys recommend?
Got my new phone yesterday and tried all my cables and dongles, but I could not get data transfer to work. Then I tried the short usb c to usb c cable that came with the new phone. It worked immediately.
Didsbury said:
Got my new phone yesterday and tried all my cables and dongles, but I could not get data transfer to work. Then I tried the short usb c to usb c cable that came with the new phone. It worked immediately.
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Yes it does work but I need something reasonably long and usable.
oblitus said:
Yes it does work but I need something reasonably long and usable.
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I've had zero issues with these 6' Anker ones from Amazon. I've had them since the beginning of the year and use them daily.
I found with AUGM S21 Ultra update my data cables bar USB C to USB C cables stopped working. Prior to this update most USB A to USB C data cables worked.

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