Question About USB-C Connection

[michaelp68]

I am upgrading from an S6 Edge +. I am wondering whether I will be able to use the USB charging cables that I already had, or if I will need new ones due to the USB-C connection on the S8+.

 

[keno101]

It comes with an adapter but yea new ones

 

[Kalvin Kerns]

I am upgrading from an S6 Edge +. I am wondering whether I will be able to use the USB charging cables that I already had, or if I will need new ones due to the USB-C connection on the S8+.

I'm switching from an S6 also and have been trying to figure out the Cable situation to. I ended up buying a 5 pack of USB type C to USB type A cables last night.

One thing I'm uncertain about is if the new wall chargers for the S8 will be type C to type C or type A to type c. So confused when I'm looking to buy extra chargers and cables for work and auto lol.

It's interesting though, I pre ordered my S8 this weekend and now this week both my Note 3 and S6's batteries have been getting worst by the day. Very very strange.

 

[hhmorgan]

I am upgrading from an S6 Edge +. I am wondering whether I will be able to use the USB charging cables that I already had, or if I will need new ones due to the USB-C connection on the S8+.

I ordered a pack of these to get thru the initial usage conditions of car and home with other than OEM charger. I'll then assess what if any cable updates I might want to make.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LYCBO0C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Rumline]

One thing I'm uncertain about is if the new wall chargers for the S8 will be type C to type C or type A to type c. So confused when I'm looking to buy extra chargers and cables for work and auto lol.

Count me confused as well. I hope that these S8s support the USB Power Delivery standard, just with a straight USB-C to USB-C cable That would be the cleanest solution. Because if it's just Qualcomm QC 2.0 on a USB-A to -C cable, that is weaksauce.

It's interesting though, I pre ordered my S8 this weekend and now this week both my Note 3 and S6's batteries have been getting worst by the day. Very very strange.

No need to worry until you hear the helicopters circling your house.

 

[kalnel#WN]

I'm a little concerned about whether my Hyundai will still recognize the phone when I plug it in to use Android Auto. I've read a few threads around the Internet about other phones that use USB-C not working too well with Android Auto, unless you upgrade to high-end cables.

 

[ShinyTop]

I bought some usb-c cables from Amazon and my Moto Z force works well with Android Auto.

 

[anon(7901790)]

I already have some. My GoPro 5 Black came with Type A to C cables.

 

[anon(7901790)]

Also, Best Buy has type A to C cables in 4' and 10' lengths. I would bet that with the S8/8+ you'll see more A to C cables and you'll start seeing more Windows laptops and Chrome Books coming out with USB-C built in. They'll probably have both type A and type C ports for the short term as USB-C phones and cameras are produced.

 

[cass_m]

I'm sticking with wireless in most cases (including vehicle) because I don't have any extra cables.

 

[The Phone Company]

I pre ordered my S8 this weekend and now this week both my Note 3 and S6's batteries have been getting worst by the day. Very very strange.

I swear, ordered the S8+ and now my 3-year old Note 4 that's been near perfect most of the time has been showing weird "bugs" like NFC turning itself on constantly, Facebook not refreshing, Opera Browser not displaying images, etc

 

[prissysox]

Amazon has plenty of food options for USB C now. Read the reviews to make sure you don't get a bad one. The adapters also provide a short term solution.

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

I'm sticking with wireless in most cases (including vehicle) because I don't have any extra cables.

Can I ask what you use for wireless charging in the car. I tried the tylt wireless car charger and that one didn't work good for me.

 

[jcp007]

I just got it over with and bought USB-A to USB-C cables from Best Buy for my fast charging bricks at work and the Samsung rapid car charger. Keeping track of the micro-USB to USB-C adapters would be a pain for me than just switching cables depending on which Samsung smartphone is being charged.

 

[cass_m]

Can I ask what you use for wireless charging in the car. I tried the tylt wireless car charger and that one didn't work good for me.

Montar Air Qi. Expensive but reliable and quick. I put it in a cup holder instead of mounting it. https://www.amazon.ca/Montar-Wirele...hawk-future-ca-20&ascsubtag=UUacUvbUpU5762738

 

[speed13]

What guys you are buying as to have in car type C cable? I don't need any chargers since I have it from my old edge 7 but I need good quality type C cable to use with existing charger in the car and work. I can use adapter that came with the phone at work but still need minimum one more fast charging cable for my car.

Thank you

 

[theelite1x87]

Anker PowerLine USB-C to USB 3.0 Cable (3ft) with 56k Ohm Pull-up Resistor for USB Type-C Devices Including the new MacBook, ChromeBook Pixel, Nexus 5 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A6F3WH...ag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUacUvbUpU5790962

I bought this for my car. Well built cable. Fully meets usb specs