MicroUSB cable for transferring files between tablet & computer - Nexus 9 Accessories

So this is my first Nexus device. I've always had Samsung Galaxy phones/tablets.
Thus, I've got lots of the Samsung MicroUSB cables and chargers.
And I'm noticing the Nexus doesn't like these cables when transferring files between the computer. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes it half-works.
But if I use the stock Nexus cable, it works every time.
I'd like to buy a few cables from the Amazon. Should I be looking for anything in particular?

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Micro USB cables that just charge, no data?

I bought a couple of cheap generic USB cables, one a retractable micro USB job and the other a standard USB that splits to both a mini and micro USB at the other end.
Both cables charge my phone just fine, but the phone doesn't register either cable as a data connection and no notification comes up.
Is the micro USB cable that comes with the phone industry standard, and if so does this mean that my generic cables are likely to be just off spec enough in some way that the phone doesn't register them?
Strange thing is that the mini USB end of the split cable seem to work on other things like cameras and other phones. I'm confuzzled.
when plugging in cable did you activate usb mount in the notification bar
i bought a mini to micro converter as I still have quite a few devices that need mini and thought I could save on convenience by just carrying round the adapter and plugging into existing computer cables and chargers I have around the house, car and work - Same thing with that power only, no data.
Got it from ebay some of the listings on there state "power only", still dont understand why, it cant be much more expensive to wire all 4 pins. As micro is becoming the standard.....
Harry454 said:
when plugging in cable did you activate usb mount in the notification bar
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That's the problem, I plug the cable into the N1, but don't get a notification, no tone, nothing to suggest that the phone sees the cable as a data cable at all.
I'm guessing that if the phone doesn't think it is a data cable there is no way to persuade it otherwise.
There's essentially 2 types of cables: Charge-only or Sync & Charge. This is true for the adapters as well.
It seems you folks mistakenly bought the Charge-only cable/adapter.
After some research, I found this cable (it's blackberry branded, but works 100% with my N1 for Sync and Charge):
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001UC9NOQ/ref=oss_product
It's cheap ($3 shipped), it's made by a trusted brand (Blackberry) and the actual cable is rather thickly insulated so it's durable too.
Read the user reviews, especially the guy with the high helpful votes count, for more details about charge-only and sync-n-charge cables.
Just tried both cables on a Nokia E623, and they both worked fine first time, charging and data.
Now it' looking like there is something slightly odd (or perfectly on spec) about the female Micro USB plug on the N1. Perhaps they are just made to only accept male plugs that exactly meet standard specs, and if a plug is out slightly in say it's contact positions or sizes the N1 won't detect it.
Anyone got any ideas?

USB Data Cable

Hello,
does anyone know where can I purchase a USB Cable for my Galaxy S so that it could be detected by kies?
thanks.
The cable used is a standard Micro USB cable, nothing special.
Yes, any standard Micro USB cable work.
you can buy for less than $2 over Hong Kong site
Be careful, once I bought a couple of cheap cables for my SGS on eb.. and they resulted to be only good for charging (and the charge is really slow), no usb file transfer, no Odin,...
I use this one from dealextreme: http://goo.gl/qYLSz, "Genuine" Nokia CA-101. Works very well with well everything...
cabessius said:
Be careful, once I bought a couple of cheap cables for my SGS on eb.. and they resulted to be only good for charging (and the charge is really slow), no usb file transfer, no Odin,...
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THIS IS WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT.
I bought a cable for £2, thought it was dirt cheap.
but looks like Samsung restricts usage of other cables on its phones. It doesn't allow the phone to be detected as a MTP device? or in Kies.
I tried several different cables.
Never had any problems.
(original Samsung, Nokia, Moto, Nokia from.Dealextreme, cheap cables, Kindle,....)
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but looks like Samsung restricts usage of other cables on its phones. It doesn't allow the phone to be detected as a MTP device? or in Kies.
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I can't help but think this is blatantly false. I've even made my own micro-USB cable for my tests on battery charging and it still had zero problems.
The USB spec doesn't allow a device to discriminate on cables. If there was something different in the cable then it would affect the computer side as well.
Now on the other hand the USB connectors themselves are fragile as all heck. I've been through many failed cables over the years in both mini and micro USB cables. Chances are the cable itself is bad.
The cable which I bought was good I think. It was charging, and I could connect it into USB mode. But I couldnt connect it into MTP mode.
I don't think I have even used my Samsung cable that came with the phone, Im not even sure where it is now too LOL
I have a Nokia N900 too so I use that cable (Nokia CA-101) instead and everything works fine
Kies however is a completely different kettle of fish and has always been temperamental at the best of times, especially in Windows 7
Now I use Galnet MIUI Rom I no longer (thankfully) have to use Kies
anyone know where to get an official cable in the UK?
ahhhhh wow looks good!
Stop spamming dude?
I bought cheap usb cable from ebay.
date transfer is really slow and somethimes it give's not dedected error.
So it's importand to buy goed one.
I use my old cable from samsung i8510 now at work
I've bought 2 of these and they are working well.
I use them to stay permanently connected to my docking station in the 2 offices I'm working
http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250784404938&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

[Q] Using different chargers

In the online help for the Nexus 5 -- and I've seen this for other devices as well -- they say "Use only the travel adapter and micro USB cable that come with your Nexus 5. Using a different travel adapter or cable may damage your phone."
How realistic is this anyway? Is this just CYA verbage? I have a number of chargers that I use in different places, including of course one that works in the car, and have never had a problem.
rochrunner said:
In the online help for the Nexus 5 -- and I've seen this for other devices as well -- they say "Use only the travel adapter and micro USB cable that come with your Nexus 5. Using a different travel adapter or cable may damage your phone."
How realistic is this anyway? Is this just CYA verbage? I have a number of chargers that I use in different places, including of course one that works in the car, and have never had a problem.
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This is CYA verbage. Cables are cables. Although not all chargers and cables are created equally. I monitor the voltage and amperage on my chargers when I first get them to make sure everything is working properly.

Best micro-usb cable

Hi,
I've got quite weird problem. Most micro-usb cables doesn't fit nicely with my phone. I've to push it and it feels like I could break something. Is there company that makes good quality cables like Samsung's original ones?
Pretty easy to get oem cables on ebay.
Ok, but is there any particular company, except oem, that you would recommend?
OEM Micro USB Cable
I have searched everywhere, there is no OEM Micro USB Cable available for Galaxy S4.
On ebay , when you select OEM warranty , no results shows up for Micro USB cable.
Can anyone help me find a replacement, the charger is working fine but I'm unable to find the best cable?
Please advice.
Thanks,
Sid
I've bought an Aukey cable and it works really fine.
Try blueridge. They make some of the best cables. I have one and it even supports fast charging ( qualcomm quick charge )
akg7091 said:
Try blueridge. They make some of the best cables. I have one and it even supports fast charging ( qualcomm quick charge )
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double yes on the blueridge, been using them a while now and no issues
So Blueridge, Thanks.
try look for Remax micro usb cable which is very durable and good quality. But beware of counterfeit one as there's a lot in the market right now.
I've just got myself an LG cable from ... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331618247629 ... The OEM Samsung cable was over 2 years old and was the reason my phone was charging slowly (car charger was fine and swapped an HTC cable onto the Samsung charger and that was fine so definitely the cable ...) - at 300/400mA. With this cable it will charge at the full 1900mA, it seems to fit better (more securely) into the USB port on the phone and it's also slightly longer which is, for me, an advantage.
HTH.
Jorexapps said:
Hi,
I've got quite weird problem. Most micro-usb cables doesn't fit nicely with my phone. I've to push it and it feels like I could break something. Is there company that makes good quality cables like Samsung's original ones?
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What phone do you use? I threw my stock usb cable (S4) away after it started "connecting/disconnecting" on its own when connected to my PC!
I'm now using my old Blackberry 9380 USB cable which is short and thick AND has NEVER done the same as experienced with stock Samsung cable. I charge with it and flash new ROMS, no problem! :good:
This one time my old stock usb cable disconnected WHILE I'm flashing my S4 with new rom - almost bricked it!
thank you
Jorexapps said:
Hi,
I've got quite weird problem. Most micro-usb cables doesn't fit nicely with my phone. I've to push it and it feels like I could break something. Is there company that makes good quality cables like Samsung's original ones?
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Hello,.
I can only recommend you one cable, the Anker nylon braided micro usb one, it is the best usb cable I've ever owned.
You do even get a 18 month warranty, you won't be disappointed.
http://www.ianker.com/product/A7116041
As for your problem, it happened too with my new cables. It's pretty normal I think, it's usually over after 2-4 weeks.
I also used a lot of different cables (from my mice, music players, other phones) and those worked w/o any problems as well. Fit like a glove that fits nicely.
Mine is from iOrange-E. It is 6.6ft long and reversible also. Works fine for me.
I love my 6 foot Monoprice cable... Amazing and only 3 bucks with the gold plating(for looks, of course).
These that came with this extra charger are the best I've tried so far.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P1A77JG?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00

What is the deal with OTG cables?

I recently bought a Dragonfly Black headphone DAC/Amp and would also like to use it on my Galaxy S8+.
I have bought and tried two different OTG cables and neither of them work with either with the Dragonfly or with an Xbox controller as a test. While using the stubby Samsung adapter, both of these things work fine.
I don't want to use the stubby adapter because it puts way too much strain on the USB port. So what is the deal with these things? I have some other USB C to female A adapters laying about and those don't work either. Is this something wrong with the S8? Does the Samsung adapter do something special? How can I buy one with a short cable that will work?
Thanks.
ive run into the same issue and have used Anker brand cables ever since and havent looked back at all.

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