Google Nexus 6P USB-C Charging

[taco-man]

Re: USB-C Charging

I tried the iKNOWTECH cable (which is approved by Benson Leung),
but it doesn't work. I left it on the charger for 15 minutes, and it increased 1%. The
Ampere app shows it at a couple hundred mA.

In order to get the phone charged here at work, I plugged the original Samsung
cable back into the charger, used a CableCreation micro to typeC adapter on
it (not approved/certified). It is charging rapidly.

Never mind -- the iKNOWTECH cables are no longer approved by Benson Leung.

 

[philosopherisdog]

1 Dad 7 Sippy Cups: Which USB-C cable should I buy?

 

[PhiPsi32]

I must have missed it. Has Benson Leung published his test protocol anywhere? Is the charging standard published somewhere? What are these cables being tested against?

 

[mogelijk]

OnePlus is now acknowledging that their USB-C cables are not compliant and offering a refund. More details can be found here.

 

[Eclipse2K]

Are these issues only when one side is a normal USB? The blog seems to only review cables with A+C. I am using a J&D Type C since I needed longer but according to Google the USB A/C combo isnt compliant when made by J&D. Ugh... Help?

 

[kcoan3]

OnePlus is now acknowledging that their USB-C cables are not compliant and offering a refund. More details can be found here.

Just to let everyone know. I got my paypal refund from OnePlus the other day and the let me keep the cables.

 

[PhiPsi32]

Just to let everyone know. I got my paypal refund from OnePlus the other day and the let me keep the cables.

What do you do with non-compliant cables?

 

[rockledgefl]

What do you do with non-compliant cables?

They will make pretty red bows for Xmas gifts

 

[mogelijk]

What do you do with non-compliant cables?

That is somewhat my question, too, after getting the OnePlus refund. While using it as a bow for a present for a geek sounds good, the cable seems a bit long (and stiff) to use it that way.

 

[thacounty]

ChoeTech USB A to C Cable - Confirmed Safe and Working

There is another player in the game. I reviewed this on Amazon. I highly recommend the Choetech Cable. Here is my review:
Check R:

Check R test 1 - pass
Check R test 2 - pass
Check R test 3 - pass
Check R test 4 - pass
Check R test 5 - pass

Ampere Draw test from PC:

Ampere draw from Dell pc USB a port - avg 1400mA in charge mode
Ampere draw in mtp Dell pc - 490mA

Transfer Speeds:

Transfer to pc - 22.667mbps
Transfer from pc to phone - 27.2mbps

Length - much longer than USB c to c included with Nexus 6p. Nice for bedside because I can charge it slow overnight and be able to use it since it's plugged in a few feet away. The c to c included by Google is almost to short to use at all for me in the bed.

Nice click and holds great in phone. USB a end holds tight in pc. The cable also comes with a velcro cable tie. It is very high quality. I recommend trying this cable out! Well worth $9.99.

Amazon.com: USB Type C Cable, CHOETECH 6.6ft(2m) Hi-speed USB 2.0 Type A to Type C (USB-A to USB-C) Cable for Lumia 950xl/950,Nexus 5x/6p and Other Type-C Supported Devices: Computers & Accessories

 

[mumfoau]

Literally JUST clicked check out ordering the 15W Type-C charger from Google. I think I've fallen for how fast it chargers and no longer want to use my existing chargers with an adapter.

 

[Frank Hoomer]

What about this one on Amazon B017BVLLC6, did anyone tested it? seems to be a combo for the type-c charger and the type-c cable end to end with 5V 3A, please advise.

 

[IamAnnie2015]

I bought converter plugs--mail usbC to female 2.0 to use with all my old chargers. 71. cents each from China with no shipping on Amazon. I'll let you know how they work

 

[xur6ok]

I'm testing this one on Amazon B017I7EX46, it works well with my genuine Google cables so far.

 

[johnjohntc]

Bought the Cheotech C to C from amazon (Item B017W2RWBI):
Robot Check

Works great for 3A charging the Nexus 6P using the plug-in USB-C charger that shipped with the phone.