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[Nexus 6P Accessories] frezd91:
Hello! I'm really confused. Is there someone who can tell if this product is ok? http://www.amazon.it/dp/B00W6Z4ML0

Unfortunately I've already bought it thinking to use it on the go with car charger and other sources, so only traditional 5V 2A, no fast charge. Thanks!
[Nexus 6P Accessories] OmarUdave:
which they are the best cables type c to type c

This cable is good? http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Belkin-...076642?hash=item4d3fb176a2:g:7dIAAOSwWTRWxOsm
[Nexus 6P Accessories] borisb:
Yea. It's safe but there are better and cheaper converters.

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There is no such thing as best. The best might be Google and Apple .

Belkin is good too and approved

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The last time I checked Benson from Google did not approve Anker. So I do t know how it's a good idea to use it

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Not Benson tested so I won't risk it. It was tested by other people but it's bit enough for me.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] 8en:
Quote:

Originally Posted by 8en

im using these cables which are working great.

http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B011...ilpage_o01_s00

http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B019...ilpage_o02_s00

I'm using this wall charger

http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B019...ilpage_o03_s00

and this car charger

http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01A...ilpage_o08_s01

All charging 3A

The last time I checked Benson from Google did not approve Anker. So I do t know how it's a good idea to use it

they are the same ones as the ones on the amazon.com site

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0119EIHTG...sb-20&linkId=44fe9e374537afa78c2870fd59a30bc4

thye are approved on Benson's spreadsheet
[Nexus 6P Accessories] borisb:
Sorry my bad. They were not before though. Looking into it a bit more the first review was not approved. Later the complied.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] RaDi:
So I bought this USB-A 3 - USB C called ProLink, it was the only cable I could find in my area and im not sure if its good or not to use..

when I connect it with my Sony portable charger.. my phone says its "charging rapidly" , and honestly its almost as fast as my usb-c to usb-c original google wall charger.

I downloaded this app checkR and it says charging with 3 A, compatible.

I'm not an expert here so If someone could walk me through how to use this app ampere to test the cable. I read online that as long as the max for the cable doesnt exceed usb max curr. which says 1800 for my 6p, then im good.

When I use the app, everytime I connect my usb-c cable it give me different result, for the original one from google and the one I bought.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] sirxdroid:
I noticed that the Ampere app now reports "Max USB Current", with a compliant cable it shows 1500mA, with a non-compliant cable it shows 1800mA, the other end is hooked up to a 2.4A capable charger. Where does that 1800mA limit come from?
[Nexus 6P Accessories] Elnrik:
I would be highly suspicious of a USB A to C cable that goes above 1.5A.

If CheckR was used correctly to check the cable, and it says it's compliant, then that's good I guess. Remember to use a computer, not a charger.

Ampere is a good app, but I've been using Current Monitor instead. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ericjohnson.currentmonitor

I'll have to check that out. I don't know. Maybe ask the dev?
[Nexus 6P Accessories] adotkdotjh:
I tested Qualtek's USB C to USB A cable (http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en?mpart=3023039-01M&v=189). When connected to USB 2.0 port, Ampere reported the phone drew 2 amps in the first test PC, and 1.2 amps in the second PC, whereas Google's OEM cable drew 200 ~300 mA on both PCs. It's an alarming result..

I've sent an email to Qualtek for comments.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] Dor-b:
First of all, I would like to thank the OP for his post and research.

Secondly, just to be clear, when using a type C to type C cable, I eliminate all issues?

Thanks!
[Nexus 6P Accessories] Elnrik:
Glad to help.

Yes, C to C eliminates the issues.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] durbshas:
This isn't a question directly related to charging cables, but the bricks instead. My 6P is on the way

I am currently in Canada, and I will be receiving the North American power adapter. In May, I will be travelling to Europe for two weeks, so I will be using an adapter. Are there different voltage outputs in European countries? Not entirely sure where to find information on that. My girlfriend and I will be just bringing one charger most likely, as well as each of the cables we need. She has an iPhone 5S, which I assume is a Type A (I think it is rated for 5V/1A)? I am just wondering if using the iPhone charger with my Type A-to-Type C cable will damage my Nexus' battery?
[Nexus 6P Accessories] zer0se7en:
Complete connectivity and power! Tronsmart! ?
[Nexus 6P Accessories] Elnrik:
Articles like this might help: https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/world-electricity-guide.html

Using the iPhone charger should be fine, but check the input voltage rating as described in the article I linked above.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] Brady0123:
Thanks for recommendation~:good:
[Nexus 6P Accessories] mikeprius:
So if you choose one of the cords that Benson has listed as compliant (rated good) or MicroUSB to USB-C and hook it up to a standard plug or charger with a USB-A end, it will charge slow (of course), but everything else would be good to go ? No damage or anything ? I have the Nexus 6, but I find myself more and more frequently looking at the 6p and it's only a matter of time before my self-discipline caves in and I buy it.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] exdiei:
as long as Benson says it's compliant, you won't have any problem. Have you checked the method of his testing of the cables?

it's on his Amazon reviews and Google+ too.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] yahoowizard:
If I'm using a USB Type-A car charger with an approved Type-A - Type-C cable, what do the specs on the car charger need to be, or can they be anything since the cable is approved? I have a lot of random ones that my dad has gotten for free from conventions or bought off Ebay for like $1 or something in the past, and was wondering what to check with it to make sure it works with this phone.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] mikeprius:
Hi thanks for the info. I saw on the amazon reviews he basically checks to see if the voltage/amps being sent through the cable are consistent with their package listing correct ? I don't understand beyond that aspect the more technical approach. I did see though on his Google+ reviews and Amazon.com reviews which he goes through what is good/not good and the testing is done to determine the listing is accurate.

Am I interpreting this correctly ? Thanks !
[Nexus 6P Accessories] exdiei:
Well he basically is an Engineer on the Pixel team at Google, and he began testing these cables to make sure his Pixel Chromebook woudn't burn (I think). He uses this device to do the testing.: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015X29HLM/ref=cm_cr_asin_lnk .

If you nee a consolidated explanation about all of this USB Type C cables, go here then: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+BensonLeung/posts/HakwCMmd346

I added almost all of Benson's high quality/tested cables to my Amazon list, but I did not add the ones that were updated though. I think it was a little shady from the manufacturer, since the beginning, to have non-compliant cables on the first place in the market. I could have bought one of them and my device could have been fried (just something personal I do though). There are some lists of these cables like in Reddit and some other places, just google it.

Good luck!
[Nexus 6P Accessories] mikeprius:
Thanks much will look into them. Have you purchased any that you are currently using and recommend ? I saw the one with the little orange logo which I may get. Also I am familiar with Anker's products and it appears that he passed that one as well. It's great he is providing this info. It's good for the community absolutely.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] exdiei:
none bought yet. still on the process of choosing one. so many options. I will be buying an OTG cable too. yeah, the orange logo cable has 2 versions. If I were you, I would get the one with the stepped connector. This type of connector is to avoid issues with cases that don't leave enough space around the port on the phone. just a heads up.

With stepped connector: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B7R419K/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_E3B-wbDYJ4TH8

the other one is longer though.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] Elnrik:
Good news from the land of Amazon. They've banned the sale of Type-C cables which do not follow USB standards.

http://techcrunch.com/2016/03/29/amazon-bans-the-sale-of-rogue-usb-c-cables/

From: http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/?nodeId=200277240

Enjoy.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] OmarUdave:
which charger you recommend?

Sonic and the two bought two wires Have left me bad
[Nexus 6P Accessories] Elnrik:
Just a bit of news:

http://www.gsmarena.com/usb_typec_a...e_some_of_the_standards_issues-blog-17756.php

http://www.cnet.com/news/usb-type-c-authentication-to-guard-against-accidentally-frying-your-laptop/
[Nexus 6P Accessories] wilkas:
So if I understood correctly these chargers are fake and I will never get 3A charging for my Nexus 5x because of Type-A connection, right?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Worship-4-I...186039?hash=item1a0736de37:g:7rAAAOSwyQtVjPU7

http://www.ebay.com/itm/EU-US-Plug-...hash=item41a25e98fe:m:mHVsMIyooYjQO6QuAaAJ4Kw
[Nexus 6P Accessories] roofrider:
My stock LG charger died and I'm looking for a better replacement. I'm curious as to what a Quick Charge 3.0 charger will deliver to the 5X. According to reviews of the Quick Charge 3.0, Anker 18W USB Wall Charger, the output includes 5V/3A as opposed to QC 2.0's 5V/2A (as detailed here). Since my Motorola TurboPower 25 was able to deliver 5V/2.85A and rapidly charge the 5X, I'm guessing the new QC 3.0 should be able to charge nearly as quickly as the USB C 5V/3A chargers.

I'm looking for a multiport charger with standard USB C (not the recent QC ones) and USB A (QC 3.0) ports. Tronsmart 30W Dual USB Wall Charger with Quick Charge 3.0 unfortunately offers the opposite -- QC 3.0 on the USB C port, which I believe violates the USB C standards; but since the Nexus devices don't support QC, the charger shouldn't cause any problem?

CHOE Foldable 39W(3A USB-C Port + 2*2.4A USB Port) Wall Charger is another option, but no QC on the A ports here either.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] Elnrik:
I'd love to be able to say with complete certainty that X charger will work in Y way with Z equipment, but I can't. The point of the thread is to educate, not make product recommendations. As such, know that as long as your stuff follows USB specifications, your Nexus device will negotiate with the host correctly to ensure a safe charge. Beyond that, if you are going to use Type-A hosts, realize that it probably will not deliver 3.0A fast charging. I'd suggest sticking with Type-C charging equipment whenever possible.

Thanks.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] AABatteries:
I managed to convert my non-compliant USB-C legacy cables back to spec, in a relatively easy manner - I had a bunch of cables, and none of them were considered safe by Benson Leung (or apps like CheckR/USBCheck) so I decided to reverse-engineer them and see if it's doable. Turns out it's easy as well - you just have to swap a single resistor on the plug side. You can see the whole tutorial here: http://imgur.com/a/YzMdz

If you have any questions, feel free to ask! I think that other cables should be pretty much similar in build, so the tutorial should be easily adaptable.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] mepo12:
can someone just tell me which charger and cable to get off amazon plz?

thanks
[Nexus 6P Accessories] olegfusion:
This cable is pretty good (there are both type-c usb & usb to PC is reversal!)

http://nillkin.org/accessories/cables/type-c-interface-nillkin
[Nexus 6P Accessories] Rajaasim1980:
I dont like these type C charging ..It mean you have to carry your cable/charger everywhere as others common micro USB cable and chargers will not be compatible with it and you will also need to buy another sperate " USB 3.0 or 2.0 to type-C " conveting cable to connect it with desktops na laptops which have got standards USB 2.0/3.0 Slots ..Samsung devices supporting fast chargers can be charged faster than devices using type c so i dont see any advantage but more hasshle
[Nexus 6P Accessories] wilkas:
I bought cheap USB 3.0 type A to USB 3.0 type C cable from local store, also cheap 4 slot wall-socket charger 2.1 A and 2 slot car charger 2.1 A from Ebay. After connecting to PC's USB 3, "USBCheck" says that cable is safe to be used and "Ampere" shows 500mA charging current. After connecting it to 2.1 A wall-socket charger, "Ampere" shows 1100mA charging current. After connecting it to 2.1 A car charger, "Ampere" shows 1500mA charging current. So, this cable is safe to use, right?
[Nexus 6P Accessories] leebsammy:
Anyone try the OEM HTC 10 charge? Reports on their forum are saying it charges rapidly even when its usba-c?
[Nexus 6P Accessories] Arcide:
I'm looking to get another charger and type c to c cable.

I've found this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/331888087133

What do you think guys, is this genuine and is it a good buy?

Or would you recommend something else?
[Nexus 6P Accessories] xdamember143:
So is this cable good ? https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01E...st+charger&dpPl=1&dpID=41Sr6WhC7YL&ref=plSrch
[Nexus 6P Accessories] bsg411:
I am looking for a longer length cord....this would work but is this charger compatible with the 6P?
[Nexus 6P Accessories] heleos:
Keeping my options open, if I can get one for less than 25 I will
[Nexus 6P Accessories] toyanucci:
According to the specs it is compatible! If only it wasn't so stupidly expensive...
[Nexus 6P Accessories] Elnrik:
Updated original post. Now with more pics and info!
[Nexus 6P Accessories] Lookatthemonkeys:
Thanks for the post! Although I am still confused at the difference between a usb type c cable that is labeled USB 3.1 and 2.0 and how that might affect charging the new nexus phones. For example, Monoprice lists these three type c chargers:

C to C USB 3.1 @ $24: http://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=103&cp_id=10303&cs_id=1030319&p_id=13003&seq=1&format=2

C to C USB 2.0 @ $12: http://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=103&cp_id=10303&cs_id=1030319&p_id=13010&seq=1&format=2

C to A USB 2.0 @ $9: http://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=103&cp_id=10303&cs_id=1030319&p_id=13009&seq=1&format=2

You make it clear that the C to A cable will only charge at normal USB speeds of about 2A at most, but what about the other cables? Should we be looking for only USB 3.1 c to c cables to charge the nexus at full speed, or will a c to c USB 2.0 cable work the same?

I guess I am going to wait till people start getting hands on with units to decide to buy a bunch of cables.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] Elnrik:
Ok, so quick rundown on

Type-C to Type-C

cables. There are 2 kinds. USB 2.0 and USB 3.1. This describes only the data speeds the cable is going to carry.

The 2.0 cables don't have to be built with the shielded twisted pair high speed data wires in it, only the 2 wires needed for USB 2.0 data. -BUT-... they should still have all the Type-C power pins needed to deliver power for fast charging your Nexus. If all you are going to use the cable for is connecting your Nexus to your computer (on a Type-C port) and for charging, these are just fine.

Type-C to Type-C USB 3.1 seems to indicate that these cables are full feature Type-C cables, and will support USB 3.1 speeds of 10gb/s and USB PD (power delivery) of 100W. If you're going to use the cable to charge your Macbook Air, or use a USB Type-C port as a Display Port / Audio connection, or transfer data at 10gb/s between devices, this is the kind of cable you want.

So, the USB cable you linked here...

C to A USB 2.0 @ $9: http://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=103&cp_id=10303&cs_id=1030319&p_id=13009&seq=1&format=2

has a USB Type-A connection on one end. Those are the square USB ports we have on everything. USB 1.1, 2.0, 3.0, etc. To my knowledge, anything that is USB Type-A port in use today does not have the physical power pins or power output to properly fast charge a Nexus 5x/6p. They certainly don't have the power to deliver USB PD power. USB 3.1 gen 2 Type-A ports *MIGHT* be able to deliver more power than, say... a USB 3.0 port, but I can't confirm it.

It certainly is a mess, but it should get better as we go along. Keep in mind, Type-C is really meant to replace ALL of your square USB ports on future devices. It is much smaller so your laptop can still have ports yet be thinner, it is a reversible connection, it can charge laptops and other high power devices, can deliver power in 2 directions, and has really quick transfer speeds. It can be used as a video cable, audio cable, and all kinds of other stuff.

Hope that helps.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] Cheater912:
Has anybody seen a 6.6ft braided type C to type C cable that supports 3A? I have a 10 ft micro cable atm, but I don't see those coming to type C anytime soon.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] Lookatthemonkeys:
Awesome, that makes sense. Too bad monoprice is sold out of USB 2.0 C to C cables as I like their brand. I will more than likely end up getting a couple of C to C and C to A connectors. Thanks
[Nexus 6P Accessories] newtonfb:
I just purchased this one....

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013187HZS?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

It says it does 5V and 3A, so I should get the same charging speed as the one supplied from google as long as i use a good enough usb wall charger correct?
[Nexus 6P Accessories] vido.ardes:
I've seen this discussed a lot, your post has a lot of detail in it so thanks for that. As far as I understand it, the Type-A socket doesn't negate full 3A/5V charging as these power profiles only affect charging rates whilst data is being transferred, so it doesn't affect wall / car chargers. Google sell a Type-A to Type-C cable and rate it at 3A/5V (check the technical specs):

https://store.google.com/product/usb_type_c_to_usb_standard_a_plug_cable

The difficulty comes with the fact that a) there are next to no devices that take advantage of this power level so b) there are next to no chargers that provide it. I have purchased one of these :

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01278TNMS?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

Multiple sellers of this product have promised me it can deliver 3A over the Type-A socket, but unfortunately I don't have a device to test with. Someone else in the accessories section has a chromebook pixel and has bought one of these and said he would test, so hopefully we will have some more info shortly.

EDIT: not sure if it is relevant, but you can by 3A/5V chargers with a micro-USB connector for the Raspberry Pi 2, which would imply that the connector doesn't limit the amount of power that can be provided when talking about wall chargers.

EDIT 2: Just wanted to clarify my comments about the PD spec and wall chargers. A lot of the articles about USB-C/3.1 talk about new power profiles and the ability for USB-C in combination with 3.1 to deliver up to 100W of power. This is very cool stuff, but actually has no bearing on wall chargers. The point of these specs are for powering USB devices whilst connecting them to your computer, for example powering a large external drive whilst coping data to it, or charging a phone and copyign files whilst it is plugged into your laptop.

For a long time now wall chargers have been exceeding the USB PD 1.1 spec which caps out at 1.5A, Apple’s iPad charger for example, provides 2.1A at 5V; Amazon’s Kindle Fire charger outputs 1.8; and car chargers can output anything from 1A to 2.1A.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] Elnrik:
One thing also, the rating of the cable is in no way related to the rating of chargers. It's like the wiring in your house. The wires may be rated for 20 amps, but your breaker box isn't going to supply more than 15. The obvious reason is to keep things from bursting into flames. :)

Once we get our phone and the market place has time to catch up, I'm sure this will get easier.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] daviderickson:
Do we have any idea if Google has hooked up any of the pins in the Type C connector to handle audio? I loved being able to just plug in a single cable into my phone in a dock to get power + audio..
[Nexus 6P Accessories] Elnrik:
I am not sure. All the information I have is on official specifications on USB standards. I have no product documentation which would clarify that on the Nexus. I'd love to find out though!
[Nexus 6P Accessories] SymbioticGenius:
I'm starting to feel like USB C on this phone is more trouble than it's worth
[Nexus 6P Accessories] Aridon:
I'm getting some cheap adapters from Amazon, using my abundant micro usb cables i already have and couldn't give a crap less how fast it charges. IF I have issues with the battery on this phone it is going back to Google.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] Phazmos:
My abundance = 2 cables!

1 at home for overnight charging, and 1 in the car.

I can get by with what's in the box no problem.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] Elnrik:
I updated the orig post to clean it up, get rid of unneeded or wrong info, and make it easier to read.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] kibmikey1:
Our phone comes with 2 cables. 1 charger, which is tethered to the cable (for charging only) and 1 USB A to C cable. The USB cable, as far as I know, is 3.0 and back compatible to 2.0, for USB transfer use. I'm not sure of the charging capability of the cable through USB, but I would imagine it is standard 2.0 at least. There are other USB cables out there (3.1, etc), but for the average user, what's in the box should work fine.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] toyanucci:
1 USB C charger, 1 USB C to A cable and 1 USB C to C cable.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] Elnrik:
The required pins/wires/functionality are missing. These would also be required for displayport output.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] EVOme:
Is this the same Type-C that's on my new MacBook?
[Nexus 6P Accessories] vido.ardes:
Just to clarify, there are 2 cables as you said but the charger doesn't have a cable with it, you have to use the C-C cable with the charger,

Yes assuming you have a 2015 one.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] EVOme:
Good to know. Yes, new 12" Mac. Thanks!
[Nexus 6P Accessories] toyanucci:
I think you're mistaken. The included charger isn't the one you see on the Indian unboxing, it's the one on Google's USA store for 24.99 that has a 1.4m cable built into it with a USB type c end.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] Phazmos:
According to the "what's in the box" description in play store, you get

Charger

Usb c to c cable

Usb c to a cable

The rest isn't important. Sounds to me like cable isn't attached to the charger.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] toyanucci:
The only charger they sell on their site is attached, so why'd you think it's unattached? I believe they'd sell the unattached accessory in the store if they offered it...just saying. And I for one would have bought maybe 2 spare ones if they came unattached as it would be cheaper than the attached one for $25 and I'd have the option of adding a longer cable.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] heleos:
Regardless of whether it's attached or not, you will still receive 2 cables (c-c and c-a). Based on the wording of "what's in the box", I would also assume that it's a separate charging block.

Also, the Google store has a separate block charger

Edit: https://store.google.com/product/usb_c_dual_port_charger

Also its now in stock!
[Nexus 6P Accessories] Phazmos:
Wouldn't make sense to list it as a separate item if it wasn't.

Sounds logical to me - not that I really care anyway. I only use 2 cables, 1 always in the charger, and 1 in the car.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] asdf916:
Would using a micro-USB cable with a micro-USB to USB-C adapter affect charge rates? Say theoretically I have a 5V/3A charger with a USB-A input and used that with the setup mentioned earlier, would I be getting the same charge rate as with the charger and cables that come with the phone?