Which USB-C cable works with MI4C?

[jo2012]

Hi,

I ordered an additional USB-C cable off Amazon: Anker Usb-C to Usb3.0 to have a spare charging / data cable.

So, the first cable that arrived fit into the phone but slipped out at the slightest touch. Additionally, my PC did not recognize the MI4C in any useful way (no MTP, no MI PC Suite) - both work instantly with the original cable.

After contacting Anker support, they said the cable is faulty and immediately sent me a replacement.
The second cable fit into the phone much nicer. It sort of snaps into the socket like it should.
However, my PC still does not recognize it..

Charging seems to work with both cables.. .at least the phone detects that it gets power.

I'm puzzled now.. what is wrong with the phone and/or the cable?
Is the MI4C using some special standard that the cable doesn't support?
Which cables work?

Thanks
Jo

 

[jusque.ici]

Hey Jo, i use the Anker USB C to USB 3.0 and it works fine withe the Mi-4c and the PC, no problems at all...

Regards

 

[Supovitz]

While on the subject... Do you think that Google engineer would approve of the USB cable supplied with our phone???

After reading all his reviews I bought the official Google USB C... I guess they got me...

 

[ttv200]

While on the subject... Do you think that Google engineer would approve of the USB cable supplied with our phone???

After reading all his reviews I bought the official Google USB C... I guess they got me...

No. Because its USB 2 technology and USB 3.1 adapter, like the new OnePlus X

 

[ermacwins]

No. Because its USB 2 technology and USB 3.1 adapter, like the new OnePlus X

So the cable we have supplied with those phone can damage our phones or PC/laptop?

 

[ttv200]

So the cable we have supplied with those phone can damage our phones or PC/laptop?

"Leung adds that this won't have an affect on the OnePlus 2 itself as the handset doesn't support Type-C fast charging, and that the warning is more for owners of the Type-C compliant Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, and Chromebook Pixel." from theverge . com

If you have Nexus or Chromebook with USB Type-C - don't charge him with Mi4C cable

 

[Stenudd]

Does anyone know about a good micro-usb to usb-c converter with an 56k ohm resistor?

 

[Andiii]

i use the Anker and its working fine for me - you may buy one of this list rated with 5 stars

 

[ermacwins]

Any cable that is approved for Nexus 5X is good for the 4C?

 

[Andiii]

Any USB Typ c "compliant to the Norm" cable will be OK. So i would say yes. But its not a issue if you use a non compliant cable only with mi4c. This will work because our phone throttles the current when being charged with 5V. But if you use it with other equipment later a non compliant cable may damage USB hubs, Laptops USB ports or PSUs. I will Not take this risk and would buy a compliant cable.

Gesendet von meinem Mi-4c mit Tapatalk

 

[ermacwins]

This is cheap and compatible I assume https://www.reddit.com/r/nexus5x/comments/3w5gth/usb_c_cables_for_180_just_tested_these_with/

 

[AleSfonny]

Anyone can advice me an OTG cable from Amazon?

 

[jonasb_dk]

Any USB Typ c "compliant to the Norm" cable will be OK. So i would say yes. But its not a issue if you use a non compliant cable only with mi4c. This will work because our phone throttles the current when being charged with 5V. But if you use it with other equipment later a non compliant cable may damage USB hubs, Laptops USB ports or PSUs. I will Not take this risk and would buy a compliant cable.

Sorry, but I think I need it once more

The cable we that came with our MI4c phone can only be used with the MI4c phone - and might damage chargers, laptops etc. if we try to charge a "normal" USB-C compatible device (like the Nexus 5X phone) with this cable. Right?

However, using a standard, normal USB-C cable, like the Anker one mentioned earlier in this thread with work with MI4c phones and any other "normal" USB-C compatible device. Right?

I just want to be clear, and not fry anything that doesn't need to be fried, if you understand...

 

[Andiii]

Sorry, but I think I need it once more

The cable we that came with our MI4c phone can only be used with the MI4c phone - and might damage chargers, laptops etc. if we try to charge a "normal" USB-C compatible device (like the Nexus 5X phone) with this cable. Right?

However, using a standard, normal USB-C cable, like the Anker one mentioned earlier in this thread with work with MI4c phones and any other "normal" USB-C compatible device. Right?

I just want to be clear, and not fry anything that doesn't need to be fried, if you understand...

YES - thats absolutely correct ! You have understand it right.

 

[jonasb_dk]

YES - thats absolutely correct ! You have understand it right.

Thanks. That's good to know

 

[ermacwins]

I've been using the mi4c USB for file transfers on my laptop. Is that gonna be a problem?

 

[ZaForD]

I've been using the mi4c USB for file transfers on my laptop. Is that gonna be a problem?

As I understand it, its only when 'Charging' devices that the cables you are using becomes important.
Real Type-C devices are USB 3.0 and can draw a lot more power than USB 2.0 devices.. So their cables need a higher rated resistor to protect your devices.

The Mi4C is a USB 2.0 Device with a Type-C connector, hence any cable should be fine as USB 3.0 is backward compatible. But if you use the Mi4C Type-C cable to try and charge a Nexus 6, Lumia 950, Pixel or Mac Book it could fail and damage your device.

 

[ermacwins]

I guess that explains why it would barely charge when left connected to my laptop.

 

[the_hustler]

I am planning to get a cable .What is the consensus? Which one should I buy?

 

[leledumbo]

I am planning to get a cable .What is the consensus? Which one should I buy?

Same here. I'm confused because there are many unknown brands and the price range is wide.