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Longer USB cable?

Has anyone found a good 30pin Samsung USB cable that is longer than the normal 3 foot one? 3 feet (or is it 1 meter?) to me is just too short but somewhere around 5 feet would be great!
So my question is has anyone found a good alternative that is longer? I have poked Amazon for a little bit today only to find very mixed reviews...

Zadeis said:
Has anyone found a good 30pin Samsung USB cable that is longer than the normal 3 foot one? 3 feet (or is it 1 meter?) to me is just too short but somewhere around 5 feet would be great!
So my question is has anyone found a good alternative that is longer? I have poked Amazon for a little bit today only to find very mixed reviews...
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How about a USB extention cable?
http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-F3U134-10-Extension-Cable-10-Feet/dp/B00001ZWXA

Ah that... is a viable thought. Didn't think of that. Will this affect how it charges? I have been reading the reviews for the normal longer 30 pin cables not charger as quickly/failing file transfers.
Any input on this option would be great! This seems much simpler than buying an entire 30 pin cable.

Zadeis said:
Has anyone found a good 30pin Samsung USB cable that is longer than the normal 3 foot one? 3 feet (or is it 1 meter?) to me is just too short but somewhere around 5 feet would be great!
So my question is has anyone found a good alternative that is longer? I have poked Amazon for a little bit today only to find very mixed reviews...
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I got a 6' cable thru Amazon when I ordered my plus. Works fine.
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Thank you willzane! I just ordered an extension from Amazon. I even got it from a company a I really like (media bridge)

im also using a usb extension cable from my old netgear usb wireless adapter. the cable was basically new since I never used it and was kept in the box.
I have no issues charging and connecting to my pc..

Yes bundle cable is too short

I'm not terribly concerned with length but I would like to get some additional cables. Anyone had any good luck with getting charging cables? I couldn't care less about data transfer (that's what Dropbox/Box/Google Docs is for IMO, plus I store most things on the MicroSD anyway & can pop that out into a reader in a pinch easy enough, I've got several "turn old smaller capacity MicroSD cards into thumbdrives" type things around). I've only had the 7+ for a few days and I'm getting really tired of having to always charge it in the same place. I found the information that some of the negative reviews were possibly because the power sources they were using may not have been delivering the required 2 amps, thus resulting in X on battery but possibly still trickle charging. I have a wall-to-usb plug that indicates it is 2 amp as well as a car outlet one, OEM cord does not like the wall plug, haven't tried the car one yet. Planning several road trips and really want to have backup charging. Don't like the OEM plug, I'm not going overseas and don't need the darn thing to be able to swap prongs (just increases the likelihood of one of my kids messing up the device or losing the prongs I need)

DragonMam said:
I'm not terribly concerned with length but I would like to get some additional cables. Anyone had any good luck with getting charging cables? I couldn't care less about data transfer (that's what Dropbox/Box/Google Docs is for IMO, plus I store most things on the MicroSD anyway & can pop that out into a reader in a pinch easy enough, I've got several "turn old smaller capacity MicroSD cards into thumbdrives" type things around). I've only had the 7+ for a few days and I'm getting really tired of having to always charge it in the same place. I found the information that some of the negative reviews were possibly because the power sources they were using may not have been delivering the required 2 amps, thus resulting in X on battery but possibly still trickle charging. I have a wall-to-usb plug that indicates it is 2 amp as well as a car outlet one, OEM cord does not like the wall plug, haven't tried the car one yet. Planning several road trips and really want to have backup charging. Don't like the OEM plug, I'm not going overseas and don't need the darn thing to be able to swap prongs (just increases the likelihood of one of my kids messing up the device or losing the prongs I need)
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i believe you need a cable/adapter something like this:
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http://www.dealextreme.com/p/usb-data-charging-extension-cable-for-samsung-p1000-black-91141
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/usb-power-adapter-for-samsung-p1000-81753

im using the cheapest one and have no problem

I bought a 6.5 foot one off of Amazon
I purchased a 6.5 foot cable by "Juiced Systems" off of Amazon. From what I understand, there was an issue with an older version of this cable not charging the unit quickly enough. I purchased to 2.0 version of this cable which fixes that problem and can verify that my GT 7+ charges at pretty much the same rate that the stock (shorter) cable charged at. I have also used this cable when doing large file data transfers via my PC and Kies (also used it to do the firmware upgrade via Kies) and have not experienced poor data transfer rates when utilizing the cable in this manner. It appears that the 2.0 version of this cable has resolved the complaints that some people had when using the 1.0 version of the cable. My only complaint is that the price ($19.99) is a bit high for a USB cable (even with a proprietary connector on one end). The cable is currently on sale for $14.99 right now and while that still seems just a tad highly priced, it beats paying $19.99 and is worth the cost just to ditch the ridiculously short stock cable that came with the unit.
Note: I would have been happy to supply a link to the page on Amazon where you can purchase or get more info on the cable but cannot because I am new on this site and this is only my 3rd post.

denkext said:
im using the cheapest one and have no problem
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we exactly got the same usb extension cable..

Re: extension
When I first got my tab, I tried using 4 different USB extension cables for charging/mtp connection, but none of them worked... then I got a blue USB 3.0 cable off amazon for $6 (from the seller cmple) and it has been working perfectly. I also purchased an extra Samsung oem charger+cable for $12 brand new and shipped. The reviews weren't consistant on Amazon for the 6ft non OEM proprietary cable, so that is why I went this route.
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I agree with lau. I didn't want to get that one either and the 6ft extension cable has been working wonderfully. I just have the cable go behind my desk and lay it under my monitor. That way when I need it for my tab or something else it is right there.

I just ordered this 6 foot cable from Amazon, $7- http://www.amazon.com/KHOMO-Super-Charging-Samsung-Galaxy/dp/B005IR2J2M/ref=pd_rhf_ee_shvl3
Looks like it could be a good option.

Hey guys just picked up a 7.0 plus after going through, well a lot of tablets. Hoping this id the ONE. Anyway I noticed how short the usb was and found this thread. I go here for all my cables. Seriously cheap and very good quality. Overnight shipping under $6. I know it sounds like I work there but I dont, just wanted to recommend them. Im probably getting this one.

Slim Micro USB cable and High Speed charging for Galaxy S4

I'm looking to buy a few micro usb cables to have that will work with my Galaxy S4 and my Spigen Neo Hybrid case. Because of this I need to get one of the Slim OEM Samsung chargers.
I've gotten the warning on my phone a couple times that the phone is being charged slow, and for a faster charge, I should use the USB cable that came with the phone. Does the charging speed depend on the actual USB cable or the AC adapter it plugs into (or both)? The reason I ask is that I'm using some older adapters I had laying around the house (I actually don't have the adapter that came with the phone).
I'm looking at getting this cable off eBay for cheap, since it looks like it has the slim connector
http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-Samsung..._PDA_Cables_Adapters&var=&hash=item19e1e43753
I know this is just a generic one, I just didn't know if there is something specific I need to look for in a cable, or if I can just get a high speed AC adapter for it and it would hypothetically work just the same.
I am aware that the S4 supports charging at the higher amperage rate (I have also purchased an Anker car charger for that).
If anyone can help me understand this better I'd greatly appreciate it.
Thanks,
~J

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It boils down to the adapter the stock charger is a 2.0amp "fast charging". I have had several stock cables fail only a few months of use each. Cheaper cables for charging only and for data transfer it's a different cable a little more in price but not much.
Most chargers car and home are 1amp / slower charging and sometimes don't charge when using the phone with screen brightness up / gps etc. Just check for 2.0 Amp output chargers. Cheap USB cables varry by brand some break fast some last. I'm still using my old gs2 USB cable. Good luck happy hunting.

There's some wire pair that needs to be crossed in the cable for the cable to run at a higher charging rate.
The longer the cable, the crappier it will charge. I have several different brands of 10' cables ebay, monoprice, etc and they barely charge at 300-500mA.
I'd go for a 3' for 4.5' cable. Even the 6' doesn't do so well for me.
Monoprice sells pretty quality cables. Avoid ebay.

ports394 said:
There's some wire pair that needs to be crossed in the cable for the cable to run at a higher charging rate.
The longer the cable, the crappier it will charge. I have several different brands of 10' cables ebay, monoprice, etc and they barely charge at 300-500mA.
I'd go for a 3' for 4.5' cable. Even the 6' doesn't do so well for me.
Monoprice sells pretty quality cables. Avoid ebay.
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I'm trying to find one with the slim end that will fit in my new hybrid case, that's the only reason I'd consider eBay. I'll double check monoprice
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Use an exacto knife and make the hole bigger on your case.. don't let the case be a gate to a proper cable.

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Does the charging speed depend on the actual USB cable or the AC adapter it plugs into (or both)?
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For fast charging, you'll need both a 2A charger as well as a high-quality charging cable. If you want to know more, the thread Findings on Galaxy S4 charging current makes for some interesting reading.

Figured I'd just ask this question here in this thread instead of making my own. I see the post above saying that the longer the cable is the crappier the charge will be. That's definitely the case because I bought a 10 foot charger from a gas station knowing it'd probably be chappy but thinking it would at least charge the phone. No go, with moderate use the phone would actually lose charge while connected to the 10 foot chrager.
My question is this...are there any quality 10 foot chargers out there? Also would using a higher amp adapter help with the longer cables or is that going to be a safety issue?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGYkt4CeYuk

I use power tools a lot for work and keeping power to them is important. A thin power cord will result in tools losing power or burning up the tool by low amperage. I use 10 to 12 hauge when going anything over 25 ft and if you don't know that's a thick cord. the cord on a standard computer is 16-18 gauge wire as a comparison Better cords will result in better results. Cut the case, i had to as well as my headphone jack to accept my plug for my radio. was easier and it doesnt affect the case at all.

Amazon has BlackBerry 1.8A chargers with a 6ft cord. Like $4 each. They work excellent.

Original OEM USB Cable?

Hey guys!
Does anybody know where i could buy an original OEM usb cable for SM-T800 (possibly a store which ships to europe)?
I've googled around, but I found nothing but copies after reading comments?

I scanned the q-code off the plastic that came wrapped around my T800 data cable "GH39-01580A"
http://www.samsungparts.com/Products/Parts_and_Accessories/PID-GH39-01580A.aspx
EDIT: I have ordered a few cheap cables from china/hong-kong everything from 1.5ft to 10ft for my solar panel, look for "28/24AWG" which is the thickness of the wires as well as reviews.
John.

Great! Thanks

Do you know if there is any difference with ECB-DU4EWE?

It`s a number that is on my oem cable plastic wrap "ECB-DU4EWE" and "SW1FA06VS E" and the q-code printed on it is "GH39-01580A" , I suppose any of these numbers will give you the same cable, getting an oem and not a fake is another matter.
I just measured my cable it is 1.5m
I bought an cable off Amazon UK using "ECB-DU4EWE" when i bought my T800 just before Christmas, it is around 6" shorter but is the same quality and charges just as fast as the original one, I checked my Amazon account to buy another, but all i get was a different seller and the cable was black not white, so i am not buying that.
As i said, I have bought a few cheap cables from 1.5ft to 10ft and i will see how fast they charge my T800 when they are delivered, if we cannot find an oem cable, then maybe i can find a quality alternatives.
John.
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Do you know if there is any difference with ECB-DU4EWE?
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Thank you for your answers

The link below is an explanation on why cable length and quality can lead to slow charging speeds, it`s a bit had on the head, so it`s not for everybody, but some might find it interesting i did, but i think i will have to read it a few times to understand it fully.
http://goughlui.com/2014/10/01/usb-cable-resistance-why-your-phonetablet-might-be-charging-slow/
John.

I bought a couple of the "mains wall sockets" with usb charging sockets built in, there is a lot of rubbish (slow charging) and dangerous version from china, I know this because i bought a couple and the earth connection did not connect to the earth pin on an UK plug (which is very dangerous) i got a full refund after i told the seller about my problem.
So i decided to do some research and buy some good quality usb mains sockets, I found an UK eBay seller, selling some with good specification and UK certified and , so i bought two sets of 2.4amp usb mains sockets, see photo below, I have seen 1.0 amp usb sockets all the way to 4.8 amp (supposedly i have not been able to find any) the amps are shared between two usb sockets.
So i installed them and tried charging my Tab S 10.5" and i think it was charging at 1.6amp according to (galaxy charging current app) after about 30min the charging stopped, the usb wall socket had shut itself down (died) but after 10min it came back to life, but i continued to die when charging my Tab S after charging any-ware between 5-30min , my other usb mains wall socket worked fine, so i contacted the seller and they said they had sold thousands and had only had five faulty ones, so they sent me a replacement.
While i was waiting for the replacement, I bought an "usb power meter" £6 and an "usb switchable 1amp/2amp load" £1 from eBay to test my replacement wall socket.
So i tested the replacement and it worked fine, I tested it for 1hr at 2amp my usb meter showed 1.9amp but close enough so it passed.
Now i had an "usb power meter" i can check how much power my Tab S 10.5" is pulling from the usb wall socket when using different micro usb cables.
The quality of the micro usb cable and the length determines how fast your Tab S will charge, I have measured 400ma with cheap poor quality cables up to 1740ma with the usb cable that came with my Tab S.
If you are looking to buy some "usb mains sockets" a good placed to buy is Amazon for your country, as the reviews (if real) are the best way to judge which one to buy, some usb wall sockets the usb port works fine for a few weeks then dies, this seems to be an common fault, so buy from somewhere you can easily get a refund/replacement.
Anyway the photo below is of an UK (dual gang usb mains socket)
John.
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I recently gave a try with a belkin usb cable from a friend of mine, and it charges at 1400mA, pretty much what I had with a huawei cable,
With my default cable, it charges around 500mA.
I didn't try any wall usb socket, but I don't know much things about how to install it and stuff, so i'll probably pass this for the moment
Interesting to know, though

By Default cable do you mean the Samsung cable that came with your Tab S ??
I am charging at 1750mA with the cable that came with my Soshine usb power bank, according to my usb power meter on my T800, the software power meter are not very reliable but better than nothing.
I found an app called "nova battery tester 1.37mb" it`s not on GP any more you have to search for it, It tests your battery capacity it take approx 1hr30m and it puts you display brightness at 100% i tried it on my old Samsung S3 and HTC EVO 3D and it said my battery`s capacity was 100% but your device needs to be supported, it checks online for the specs, I have not tried it on my T800 it is most likely not compatible.
John.
_RoRo_ said:
I recently gave a try with a belkin usb cable from a friend of mine, and it charges at 1400mA, pretty much what I had with a huawei cable,
With my default cable, it charges around 500mA.
I didn't try any wall usb socket, but I don't know much things about how to install it and stuff, so i'll probably pass this for the moment
Interesting to know, though
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Yes, I meant the one that came with the tab

With my original cable, I can charge around 1500mah.
With a compatible cable like Remax, it's only around 1300-1400mah.
The worse I've tried is around 500mah.
What makes an original cable charge faster btw?

Basically the original cable has thicker better quality power wires, have a read of the link below.
John.
http://goughlui.com/2014/10/01/usb-cable-resistance-why-your-phonetablet-might-be-charging-slow/
John.
xdaq said:
With my original cable, I can charge around 1500mah.
With a compatible cable like Remax, it's only around 1300-1400mah.
The worse I've tried is around 500mah.
What makes an original cable charge faster btw?
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Ahhh... But wouldn't high quality branded compatible cables have similar qualities?

Yes, but you will need to try them to be certain, Stick to short cables, the longer they are the slower they charge this happens to even the best quality cables, read the link i posted.
John.
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Ahhh... But wouldn't high quality branded compatible cables have similar qualities?
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Any one purchase a cord recently they found works for TM-800? If so please share details.

cwehinger said:
Any one purchase a cord recently they found works for TM-800? If so please share details.
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I am not sure why this discussion even exists. Just buy/use any brand name micro-usb cable (anker, monoprice, etc). My T800 worked well with all micro-usb cables except for those silly cables that came with the charger for a set of flimsy wireless headphones.

I have my T800 in an hard case and this makes it difficult to connect the standard cable as it`s now 5mm inside the case, So i bought one of those magnetic cables and i have been using it for well over a years and it`s great, I don't even need to look, It pulls itself into position with a satisfying click and i get an 1.69A charge rate.
Not all brands magnetic cables give a good charge rate, so read the reviews before you buy and from somewhere you can return it, if you get a poor charge rate.
John.

Decent charging cable?

I've been burned twice now by Aukey's cables. All of them became loose and stopped working after a couple of weeks. Some of them didn't even work out of the box! I look at their reviews and I see 4+ stars. How can I trust any reviews on Amazon after that? I know you guys are buying these things and I trust this community to know what's good, so does anyone have a good recommendation for charger cables that don't suck?
Edit: it's been about 3 months now, I went with the anker powerline cables and they've all held up so far. We have 4 phones and 2 tablets plus PS4 controllers and various other devices so they get a lot of use. Very pleased with these I bought some more just in case.
Thanks for everyone's suggestions! Keep them coming so other people can see what's good!

I've personally found Anker's cables (esp. their Powerline series) to be very good. They're a bit more expensive, though. I'm really hoping you wont buy one and get burned by it, but I honestly can't see how that could even happen. :/

i really like tronsmart TS-MUP4 6 pack 2*27cm 2*97cm 2*178cm

TwitchyEye said:
I've been burned twice now by Aukey's cables. All of them became loose and stopped working after a couple of weeks. Some of them didn't even work out of the box! I look at their reviews and I see 4+ stars. How can I trust any reviews on Amazon after that? I know you guys are buying these things and I trust this community to know what's good, so does anyone have a good recommendation for charger cables that don't suck?
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I hear ya, iv had this problem. Luckily most are cheap and you can just grab more. But I feel your pain, it sucks that most cables are trash.
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Here to recommend Anker cables. I've never had a problem with them.
Also you should check out thewirecutter.com. They just posted a review for best Micro-USB cables. Monoprice, AmazonBasics, and Anker cables came out on top.

I have used Anker Cables for awhile now, I just ordered a few more that are braided. They all have held up without any issues.
Chris

Never trust Amazon paid reviews, I'm using an old Motorola charging usd cable from my old Moto X 1st gen and works great but it take ages to charge

Anker braided cables matey. I also use my samsung tablet cable which takes a high ampage for the tab so the phone doesn't hurt it

I've gotta put another vote for Anker, love their cables.

Anker or bust!

anyone have any input on this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aukey-DUAL-...794669?hash=item5d6256806d:g:a9oAAOSwnipWUMki

Wow - I thought people were only kidding about the Aukey cables - I just got the Aukey PA-T2 42W charger and the included cable became all loose and unusable in just 2 days. I had a mini heart attack at first because I thought that the USB port on my phone had gone bad, and was dreading the whole warranty repair situation etc. but as I started using other chargers and cables it became apparent that it was only the Aukey cable that sucked. I bought an Aukey car charger too - that cable is still holding up, but I know now that it's just a matter of time.
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pl4life52 said:
anyone have any input on this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aukey-DUAL-...794669?hash=item5d6256806d:g:a9oAAOSwnipWUMki
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Good car charger. I got the same (see above), but I would imagine it's just a matter of time before the included cable fails. If that's not an issue for you, go ahead.

If its just the cable that sucks I think ill jump on it. I didnt notice it even came with a cable till the second time looking at the auction, main reason was for a fast car charger. Any one know of better one was for similar pricing?

pl4life52 said:
If its just the cable that sucks I think ill jump on it. I didnt notice it even came with a cable till the second time looking at the auction, main reason was for a fast car charger. Any one know of better one was for similar pricing?
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I paid another $8 and got the QC 3.0 version off Amazon. It's a beast. Best car charger I've ever had. Look at these numbers..
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Here is the 3.0 version...
AUKEY 36W Car Charger with Dual Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 ports for LG G5, HTC One A9, Nexus 6 - Includes 1 meter Micro USB cable - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B2BMIMS/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_3Sx4wbT9MZJ6J
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If I were to get a new charger and cable. What rating plug do I need? I've got an anker 2 M cable and the micro USB end has be one loose so doesn't hold it phone properly.
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PythonNut said:
I've personally found Anker's cables (esp. their Powerline series) to be very good. They're a bit more expensive, though. I'm really hoping you wont buy one and get burned by it, but I honestly can't see how that could even happen. :/
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I have used Anker Cables for awhile now, I just ordered a few more that are braided. They all have held up without any issues.
Chris
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Anker braided cables matey. I also use my samsung tablet cable which takes a high ampage for the tab so the phone doesn't hurt it
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defvayne said:
Anker or bust!
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I must add to the excellence that is anker! Not just in cables, but in nearly everything they make! The customer service (should you ever need to use them, as I have) is fantastic as well!

I use the iOrange ones (http://www.amazon.com/iOrange-E-Rev...=1460143440&sr=8-1&keywords=iorange+micro+usb) and I've had 0 issues with them. The USB cable "can be inserted both ways" apparently (tested true) but the plug is in the middle and bends whichever way it needs to go, so not sure how long that will hold up if you keep switching directions. I bought 2 of them, very good build construction and good charge speed. Only had for about 3 months tho, so again be careful with the switching of which way you put your USB in.

aj_deuerling said:
I use the iOrange ones (http://www.amazon.com/iOrange-E-Rev...1460143440&sr=8-1&keywords=iorange+micro+usb) and I've had 0 issues with them. The USB cable "can be inserted both ways" apparently (tested true) but the plug is in the middle and bends whichever way it needs to go, so not sure how long that will hold up if you keep switching directions. I bought 2 of them, very good build construction and good charge speed. Only had for about 3 months tho, so again be careful with the switching of which way you put your USB in.
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how did these hold up over time?

I agree regarding Anker. Their 18 month warranty is superb and I've never had a problem getting replacements

i too can say I bought a two pack of red/black/gold tipped Anker cables and have had excellent results so far. the gold tips bend a little too easily, so my droid turbo gnawed one, but the cable quality and data/charging speeds are superb. im still wondering about reversible cables, specifically the above referenced ones if anyone else rolled the dice on them. the Anker cables have been great so far. i wonder about their power line + ones and whether they are worth the extra (roughly double) $$.
Also, as far as Aukey goes, im on the fence. my car qc 2.0 (T1 i think) i bought 13 months ago just failed out of the blue. wishing i had bought one that states 18 month warranty like the newer amazon listings do. Oh well. Anyone recommend a good car turbo charging option, preferably 2 QC 3.0? aside from aukey. lol.

What are the best type C data cables for the G5?

I have heard that some Type C data cables should not be used as they can damage the device. What brands of cables are good as I can not find an LG cable? Is Anker still a good brand for type C? I am looking for one with type C at one end and type A at the other.
Also, will using my existing Anker car charger be fine with my G5?

don't have any specific cables to recommend, but can read here and see if you can find some.
USB Type C Cables and Accessories Reviews
androidauthority: Best USB Type-C cables

wildkitten said:
I have heard that some Type C data cables should not be used as they can damage the device. What brands of cables are good as I can not find an LG cable? Is Anker still a good brand for type C? I am looking for one with type C at one end and type A at the other.
Also, will using my existing Anker car charger be fine with my G5?
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Go to Amazon and look for "iOrange-E Type C". The iOrange ones are really very good. But if you don't like them for some reason go to the Reviews section of the page and the first review you will see is from a guy named "Benson Leung". Click his name and you will see all of his reviews. Benson works for Google and has been running his own tests on cables and rates them based on power complaint standards (the ones that won't mess up your stuff). He rates the ones that pass as 5 stars. He isn't rating if he likes them or not, he is basing his reviews solely on if they are complaint with the standards for type-c. One cable he tested even burned out his computer it was so bad.
Here is some stuff to know too. A type-c to type-c will be O.K. to use no matter where it comes from. You will notice that all of the reviews are for USB to Type-C or adapters or chargers. That is where the power standards come into play.
Edit: Using your own car charger is fine as long as it is connected to a compliant USB to Type-C cable.

MN_Bug said:
Go to Amazon and look for "iOrange-E Type C". The iOrange ones are really very good. But if you don't like them for some reason go to the Reviews section of the page and the first review you will see is from a guy named "Benson Leung". Click his name and you will see all of his reviews. Benson works for Google and has been running his own tests on cables and rates them based on power complaint standards (the ones that won't mess up your stuff). He rates the ones that pass as 5 stars. He isn't rating if he likes them or not, he is basing his reviews solely on if they are complaint with the standards for type-c. One cable he tested even burned out his computer it was so bad.
Here is some stuff to know too. A type-c to type-c will be O.K. to use no matter where it comes from. You will notice that all of the reviews are for USB to Type-C or adapters or chargers. That is where the power standards come into play.
Edit: Using your own car charger is fine as long as it is connected to a compliant USB to Type-C cable.
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Thank you so very much

I've always trusted Anker. I was surprised to see they don't have a very wide offering of USB-C products or really much of any QC 3.0 products either. But I just ordered a car charger and type c cable from them on Amazon. Brand loyalty's gotta be worth something right?

Another choice is to buy a micro usb to type-c adapter if you have old cables and don't want to waste them.
Xiaomi produces a decent adapter and it's Benson Leung Certified. You can find it for $1.50 on sites like tinydeal.

Please see Benson Leung's Amazon reviews section. You can find dozens of cables reveiwed on just this one page.
amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A25GROL6KJV3QG/ref=cm_cr_rdp_pdp
While Amazon has changed their policy to try to get rid of bad USB type C cables, it will take a while so make sure you read a spec compliance review by somebody before you buy one.
I have bought some Tronsmart cables so far and they are pretty good quality cables.

MN_Bug said:
Go to Amazon and look for "iOrange-E Type C". The iOrange ones are really very good. But if you don't like them for some reason go to the Reviews section of the page and the first review you will see is from a guy named "Benson Leung". Click his name and you will see all of his reviews. Benson works for Google and has been running his own tests on cables and rates them based on power complaint standards (the ones that won't mess up your stuff). He rates the ones that pass as 5 stars. He isn't rating if he likes them or not, he is basing his reviews solely on if they are complaint with the standards for type-c. One cable he tested even burned out his computer it was so bad.
Here is some stuff to know too. A type-c to type-c will be O.K. to use no matter where it comes from. You will notice that all of the reviews are for USB to Type-C or adapters or chargers. That is where the power standards come into play.
Edit: Using your own car charger is fine as long as it is connected to a compliant USB to Type-C cable.
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I took your advice and read some of Benson Leung's reviews and I bought the 6' iOrange cable off of Amazon http://www.amazon.com/iOrange-E-Braided-Stepped-Connector-ChromeBook/dp/B01B7R419K?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00. $12.99 and it was here in two days. So far so good. The cable that came with the phone is so short!

Like stated above I just check reviews section for Benson Leung's comment to make sure. I ordered these (1)charger/(3)cables, should be arriving tomorrow. I don't think I'll have any issues but if I do I'll mention it. Links to amazon items under each pic.
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I purchased the Anker UBC type cable from Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Anker-Devices...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00 ). Its completely too big for the charging port. I have emailed them about it on Monday but I have yet to get a response. I see someone posted a quickcharge 3.0 option.
I was considering purchasing this one ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CJ90J6O/ref=crt_ewc_title_dp_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A294P4X9EWVXLJ ) since it actually calls out the G5.
I was also wondering , is the charger in the box with the G5 quickcharge 3.0? I didnt see that anywhere

for those people who has a QC 2.0, there is no point to upgrade to a QC 3.0, there is only a minor differences between the two and with a slightly faster speed.
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shaun0207 said:
I purchased the Anker UBC type cable from Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Anker-Devices...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00 ). Its completely too big for the charging port. I have emailed them about it on Monday but I have yet to get a response. I see someone posted a quickcharge 3.0 option.
I was considering purchasing this one ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CJ90J6O/ref=crt_ewc_title_dp_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A294P4X9EWVXLJ ) since it actually calls out the G5.
I was also wondering , is the charger in the box with the G5 quickcharge 3.0? I didnt see that anywhere
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you mean you can't plug the cable into the port.

Not sure how these have such good reviews:
http://www.amazon.com/USB-Type-Brai...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00
We ordered two 2-Packs and every one of the four cables just falls out of the G5. They're extremely loose fit, cant touch the phone at all while charging or the wire just falls out.

Someone buy good type c cable?
I will order two VCE cables from aliexpres

Monoprice.com!!!!!!
http://www.monoprice.com/pages/usb_31_type_c
BEST cables I've ever used...of ANY TYPE. HDMI, USB 3.0, USB C...etc... The quality and gauge of wire is light years above the competition. EZO Power is also decent...but I keep returning to Monoprice. Never been let down!!!! Good prices, too!!!!!:good:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0197WDHF6/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_UVRfxbC22V3HP
I got one of these and it is awesome.
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I just get VCE Type-c cable and it is perfect. I buy when i see Benson Leung review

I just got a bunch of micro USB to type C adapter, much safer and cheaper, since I have over 10 micro USB cables left over from my samsung and other phones.
They all work with charging/fast charging and data.
just a few out of a bunch I have purchase, not too sure what the quality is like so I got lots and different types, they only cost about USD 1-1.5 each.

I know I've read into this but I get confused and then I forget. Can someone remind me—do USB C cables (not chargers, just the cables) differ in terms of compatibility with QC 3.0? That is, I need to make sure that BOTH the charger AND the cable are QC 3.0 to ensure I'm getting it, yes?

kms108 said:
for those people who has a QC 2.0, there is no point to upgrade to a QC 3.0, there is only a minor differences between the two and with a slightly faster speed.
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you mean you can't plug the cable into the port.
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I reached out to Anker about this issue. They asked me to remove the case and check it again. it fit much better. Still seems a bit snug, but I haven't had any issues.

i just ordered this and this. I'll let you know how well they work. i am hoping the usb cord will give me a little more room to do what I need. and the adapters will allow me to use my usb port that i hard-wired into my car.