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Nexus 4 micro USB cable

Hi
My dog ate my ONLY original nexus 4 micro USB cable few minutes\hour ago.
Because I didn't find an original micro USB cable for the nexus 4 on ebay and DX, I wanted to know if I can use a different micro USB cable.
If you bought\ordered a TRUE original nexus 4 micro USB I would like to know if it's working well, and if it is, where can I find it (link maybe)?
If you didn't find, which cable do you suggest me to use?
Thank you very very very very very much!
It's SUPERIMPORTANT for me

VIPOA said:
Hi
My dog ate my ONLY original nexus 4 micro USB cable few minutes\hour ago.
Because I didn't find an original micro USB cable for the nexus 4 on ebay and DX, I wanted to know if I can use a different micro USB cable.
If you bought\ordered a TRUE original nexus 4 micro USB I would like to know if it's working well, and if it is, where can I find it (link maybe)?
If you didn't find, which cable do you suggest me to use?
Thank you very very very very very much!
It's SUPERIMPORTANT for me
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Yeah...any Micro USB 2.0 Cable will work...they're all the same. Don't spend 20 bucks on a USB cable, they're not any more special.

Droyyd said:
Yeah...any Micro USB 2.0 Cable will work...theyitll all the same. Don't spend 20 bucks on a USB cable, they're not any more special.
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I've heard that there are some cables with wrong wiring.
Is that true? If it is, how can I know if it's good cable or not?
And it will be OK if I'll buy a genuine Samsung or Sony cable right?

Pretty sure Amazon basics should have a USB cable you can buy for much cheaper than either OEM and no difference in quality.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ES5ZSW/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
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any usb cable will work. just make sure it's micro-usb. this one will work. Don't pay more than $3
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10303&cs_id=1030307&p_id=9762&seq=1&format=2

if you are looking for the real original one, play store has it:
https://play.google.com/store/devices/details/Nexus_4_Micro_USB_Cable?id=nexus_4_usb_cable
however i wouldnt pay 10+ SH for a cable

Droyyd said:
Pretty sure Amazon basics should have a USB cable you can buy for much cheaper than either OEM and no difference in quality.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ES5ZSW/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
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I can't buy from amazon :\
uncola said:
any usb cable will work. just make sure it's micro-usb. this one will work. Don't pay more than $3
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10303&cs_id=1030307&p_id=9762&seq=1&format=2
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Thanks!
I'm buying today from a store (not online)
legendnexus said:
if you are looking for the real original one, play store has it:
https://play.google.com/store/devices/details/Nexus_4_Micro_USB_Cable?id=nexus_4_usb_cable
however i wouldnt pay 10+ SH for a cable
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I'm not from the US :\
Thanks guys!
What are the important things that I should remember when buying?
That it will be micro USB (of course), solid and that's it?

LOL! Watch those dogs
Any micro usb should work.

Be careful or the next time your dog will eat your Nexus 4

galaxys said:
LOL! Watch those dogs
Any micro usb should work.
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xerpi said:
Be careful or the next time your dog will eat your Nexus 4
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LOL
Thanks!
I bought a cable yesterday and it works good!

VIPOA said:
LOL
Thanks!
I bought a cable yesterday and it works good!
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Yeah, the good thing of having a standard connector (not like Apple stuff) :good:

One Plus USB Type C Cables - Apply for refunds

For anyone that missed this on the front page of the site looks like one plus is finally going to do the right thing and refund all of us and they are going to put out a new corrected cable.
http://www.xda-developers.com/oneplus-aims-to-rectify-usb-type-c-cable-woes/
OnePlus Aims to Rectify USB Type-C Cable Woes
One of OnePlus’s most interesting products launched this year was a reversible (on both ends)*USB cable. Naturally, to accompany the company’s flagship, the cable is reversible USB Type-C on one end. The compelling feature however*is the other end having*a reversible USB Type A connection.
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These cables were sold “at cost” (according to OnePlus) and seem like a great companion to this year’s Nexus phones. However, as Google engineer*Benson Leung*explains, these cables *cables do not comply with the USB spec and may cause damage to whatever is charging your device:
He writes:
It is not spec compliant (uses a 3A identifier resistor instead of the “Default USB Power” one), and may cause damage to your charger, hub, or PC USB port if you use it with#ChromebookPixel**or#nexus6p#Nexus5x*.
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OnePlus appears to have taken*notice and has addressed users in their own forums. In a*post*from the Co-founder Carl Pie, OnePlus insists the cables are fine for charging the OnePlus 2. Carl also makes it clear the two ways they will be fixing*the cable problem:
1. Users who have previously purchased the out-of-spec cable will be able to apply for a refund at*https://oneplus.net/support/type-c-refund and be refunded directly through PayPal.
2. OnePlus will be improving their cables by implementing the correct*56kΩ resistor.
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This seems like very mature way to handle these cable issues, and it’s good to see OnePlus taking a level-headed approach to the issue. Obviously, it would have been ideal for these cables to meet the USB spec from the start, but at least they are correcting the problem. As an owner of a few of these cables they really will be a great product when they’re safe to use with Nexus devices. The double reversible ends make life just a little bit simpler.
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I really liked their cable so looking forward to a revised version!
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Applied for a refund this morning, half an hour later got an email from Paypal saying it's done.
They have deducted the postage costs though.

Does this also count for their Type C adapter?

maurizze said:
Does this also count for their Type C adapter?
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Yes.

I just applied for my refund, thank you for sharing!

Yes, thanks for this. I have 6 total cables purchased for my Nexus 6P and my wife's Nexus 5X. I will certainly repurchase the updated cables, and appreciate the refund for these. I just hope they use the refund information to contact us when the new cables are available.

Glad this was able to help some of you guys. I applied for my in last night around midnight and had an email from them this morning with a refund.

Already done, I just need to pay go mail them back... (Yes this is something I shouldn't be forced to pay for...)

Pilz said:
Already done, I just need to pay go mail them back... (Yes this is something I shouldn't be forced to pay for...)
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I didn't get any information from them on sending them back. Just a refund. Did you?

Glad y'all saw this, hadn't bought any cables yet.
http://www.theverge.com/2015/11/26/9804728/oneplus-usb-type-c-cable-refunds

RED ZMAN said:
I didn't get any information from them on sending them back. Just a refund. Did you?
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Yeah I filed mine via PayPal a while ago so they told me to ship them back and then I will get my refund :silly:

Help!! Just got a new one plus 2.. Should I send it? Or continue using it? I don't have any other device that will use this cable.. So I am conflicted..

True USB 3.1 dock?

Does any know of one? The only docks I can find are just USB 2.0 out the back of the dock.
Thanks!

If you don't mind spending $$ for a high end dock, this one is adaptable to any type of connection small enough to fit, including USB C:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/pix...-purchased-t3481900/post69163856#post69163856

this was the one i was gonna get for my 6p, dont see why it wouldnt work here..
http://www.kidigi.com/index.php?route=product/product&productlist_id=8&product_id=118#.WAUytOArL-h

dapoktan said:
this was the one i was gonna get for my 6p, dont see why it wouldnt work here..
http://www.kidigi.com/index.php?route=product/product&productlist_id=8&product_id=118#.WAUytOArL-h
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The reviews of that dock are spotty to say the least.
Man here is for the wish that Google makes their own.

I want a dock that does charging, syncing and audio out! =)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FUCC4QU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2OEH7AG9ZX0CC
That's the one I'm thinking about buying. I wish Everdock supported USB C. It's easily the best looking one out there.

hiohokaybye said:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FUCC4QU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2OEH7AG9ZX0CC
That's the one I'm thinking about buying. I wish Everdock supported USB C. It's easily the best looking one out there.
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No fast charge though.
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jackdforme said:
No fast charge though.
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I'm not sure about that one. The reviews seem to indicate that there is fast charging. But the reviews seem kinda sketchy... like they received the dock to write up reviews.

CZ Eddie said:
If you don't mind spending $$ for a high end dock, this one is adaptable to any type of connection small enough to fit, including USB C:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/pix...-purchased-t3481900/post69163856#post69163856
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Now THAT looks promising. I love the fact that the cables are interchangeable. Thank you! Now if only they could go back in stock so I can buy two!
dapoktan said:
this was the one i was gonna get for my 6p, dont see why it wouldnt work here..
http://www.kidigi.com/index.php?route=product/product&productlist_id=8&product_id=118#.WAUytOArL-h
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I have the microusb version of that one. I wish it had more weight to it.
hiohokaybye said:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FUCC4QU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2OEH7AG9ZX0CC
That's the one I'm thinking about buying. I wish Everdock supported USB C. It's easily the best looking one out there.
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USB 2.0 slow data transfer and no quick charge.

mazdababy0 said:
Now THAT looks promising. I love the fact that the cables are interchangeable. Thank you! Now if only they could go back in stock so I can buy two!
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You know, the car dock cable is interchangeable.
I'm not 100% sure the desk dock is, now that I think about it.
I only bought the car dock and assumed the desk dock was similar in style.

CZ Eddie said:
You know, the car dock cable is interchangeable.
I'm not 100% sure the desk dock is, now that I think about it.
I only bought the car dock and assumed the desk dock was similar in style.
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I didn't know about the car dock! I watched the video for the desk dock. You have to install the cable when you get it so I'm 100% it is interchangeable!

Awesome, good news.
I've replaced the cable in my car dock several times.
One time I had a cable with a huge connector on it.
So I shaved the plastic off the sides of the connector until it fit in the car dock.
Worked great.
I still need to order a USB C cable for my car dock and research what type of 12V to 5V adapter I need to buy that will work for 3.0 quick charging.
I'm guessing my 3A adapter will be fine but I need to verify.
I like to hard wire my charging behind the dash rather than use a cig adapter for charging.
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I've got car and desk docks that are useless now because they have USB 1 or 2.
The $70 I spent on the Craigsdock several years ago has more than paid itself back due to the future proofing.
Its adjustability even worked with the stupid Note phone's offset USB port location. :good:

What about this one? Looks perfect, right? https://amzn.com/B01DT1D7CY

Replacement for original cable USB Type C To USB A

Hello.
Unfortunately I lost my original cable that came with the 6P.
I looking a replacement as that was the only cable I used to connect with PC and flash roms via fastboot.
Already look at the Amazon, and I found a few. Choetech, anker, belkin and data peak.
I will like to hear your opinions and every day usage experience if someone own them.
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Well Benson has done all of the work for us
https://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A25GROL6KJV3QG/ref=cm_cr_dp_pdp
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/accessories/usb-type-c-vs-usb-3-0-3-1-vs-usb-2-0-t3221676

I really like my Anker cables

The 1 plus cable works.

troyd28 said:
The 1 plus cable works.
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Did they change it since then, I somehow doubt it: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+BensonLeung/posts/JmcU4rA1csh
Benson warned everyone against using it. I think it was the cable that started it all iirc.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/USB...32738677522.html?spm=2114.13010608.0.0.XcZlQf

qu3becker said:
Did they change it since then, I somehow doubt it: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+BensonLeung/posts/JmcU4rA1csh
Benson warned everyone against using it. I think it was the cable that started it all iirc.
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Strangely I've been using it for the longest and no issues.

Micro USB to type cconverter

Does anyone know where I can buy a good converter that charged quick and is otg functional?

There's a few available on AliExpress. I searched for "micro usb-c otg" and found them. But not sure what speed they'd let you charge at.

MeeMk said:
There's a few available on AliExpress. I searched for "micro usb-c otg" and found them. But not sure what speed they'd let you charge at.
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I found one. Thanks

Every converter that is tried has been crap. Better to just get new cables.

i bought this converter about a week ago, and so far so good, 3 pieces
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N75X6MW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Does this work as a charging adapter or is it just for data transfer? It came with my phone.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/I0Wzfkt2aVvlKMW83
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bunnybash said:
Every converter that is tried has been crap. Better to just get new cables.
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Cable is also very important, not only converter. Yeah, better off just buy new 5A cables.