Reddit reviews TechMatte Micro USB to USB C Adapter, Converts Micro USB Female to USB C Male (2 Pack, Black)

Get a couple of the TechMatte adapters, and put them in important places (office, battery pack pouch, car,...). Now you can borrow chargers, and use your old equipment.

http://www.amazon.com/TechMatte-Connector-Resistor-Approved-Standard/dp/B0151RKYBG/

So cheap, and these are Benson approved.

Only 2 reviews with the only verified one with wonky english? Pass.

You want a adapter that wont fry your phone? Stick to the stuff Benson has approved of like this one for $6.99 https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Adapter-Converts-Resistor-ChromeBook/dp/B01AHKYIRS

Or this one for $1 less than the Anker : https://www.amazon.com/TechMatte-Connector-Resistor-Approved-Standard/dp/B0151RKYBG

http://www.amazon.com/TechMatte-Connector-Upgraded-Approved-Standard/dp/B0151RKYBG/ref=pd_cp_147_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=1QPK4093FC59VZDY43BB

Benson approved! Check the first review.

https://www.amazon.com/TechMatte-Connector-Resistor-Approved-Standard/dp/B0151RKYBG

I use it for my Pixel phone. I haven't tried charging a MacBook using one.

I have a OnePlus X that still works great. I think the galaxy S6 and S7 both use micro USB as well.

[or you could keep one of these with you] (https://www.amazon.com/TechMatte-Connector-Resistor-Approved-Standard/dp/B0151RKYBG)

Got the below ones from amazon. They work great and are spec compliant

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0151RKYBG/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You have two options.

Micro USB to Type C adapter for use with any existing Micro USB cables you have such as the following:

TechMatte USB-C to Micro USB Adapter Convert Connector

Or purchase an actual certified USB Type C - Type A cable such as any in the following spreadsheet.

Certified Cables

I personally have the adapters above and cables from iOrange-E. They both work great. iOrange-E cables are a bit pricier than other brands though.

EDIT
Just found some deals while browsing other sites on actual cables

• Android Police - Choetech Deal Alert
  
• Android Police - iOrange-E Deal Alert

I just got a couple micro to C adapters the other day (Benson Leung approved). Keep one in the check in, one in your carry-on, and one tucked in a hole cut into your forearm, just in case (they're a lot smaller than I expected).
http://amzn.com/B0151RKYBG

1. Photos is your all in one place. It is meant to simplify things like storage management. If you upload your photos, then you get all your photos, not just the ones on the device.
   If you want a device only gallery, there are a few in the Play Store that work pretty well. Piktures is a pretty polished alternative.
   
2. There is an app called Swipebubble that will mimic the old swipe to get into google now. However, if you want to keep the Google Now launcher, Google Now will always be on the left. I'd recommend picking up Nova Launcher, it is $0.99 right now and is well worth it. I'm not a fan of the hold to open google now either.
   
3. 2 pack Micro USB to Usb C adapters You get one for your wallet and one to stash somewhere else. These have Benson Leung's approval. According to Ampere, I am able to get a max of 1.4a using these. Not the greatest, but will be a lifesaver I'm sure.
   
   I just got mine 5x today and have been going through all the setup process. I did not know how slow my moto x 2013 had become until I started setting up the 5x.

I think the danger comes from cables that force a dangerous amount of power to be pushed through, basically forcing it to charge at 3Amps with no regard for if it should be safely done or not. Here is a good article explaining the danger. I picked up a set of these adapters so I can still use my old MicroUSB cables and chargers that are abundant for normal trickle charging. Benson (The Googler who tests and reviews cables for safety) signed off on these adapters. Hope this helps!

Edit: Fixed the adapter link. :)

Unfortunately this isn't going to help you now, but maybe someone else will find it useful. I keep one of these standards compliant adapters in my wallet at all times
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0151RKYBG

There are adapters

Usb c to micro usb

https://www.amazon.com/TechMatte-Connector-Resistor-Approved-Standard/dp/B0151RKYBG

Micro usb to usb c
https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-Nekteck-Connector-Resistor-Supported/dp/B017GSYCP2

I havent used either. Those links are from Google

How about using this Benson-approved adapter with your current USB cable?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HZY20OS/ref=mp_s_a_1_10?qid=1450379263&sr=8-10&pi=AC_SX118_SY170_QL70&keywords=pill+keychain

And

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0151RKYBG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1450379328&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=techmatte+usb+c&dpPl=1&dpID=41TvPsO6cFL&ref=plSrch

Sorry to get your hopes up for a single solution. There's room in the capsule for the adapter and a folded up $20 bill. American, don't know if other monies will fit.

The TechMatte ones: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0151RKYBG

I just got one through Project Fi. I got these adapters so I could keep using my existing cables, rather than add yet more cables. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0151RKYBG

Check this out

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wJwqv3rTNmORXz-XJsQaXK1dl8I91V4-eP_sfNVNzbA/edit?usp=sharing

These adapters are really popular:

http://www.amazon.com/Adapter-TechMatte%C2%AE-Convert-Connector-OnePlus/dp/B0151RKYBG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=sl1&tag=nexususb-20&linkId=522ca83d549142659fc08ddd2629c24e

Depends on how much I'm pushing. If it's just a bunch of songs <=100MB, FTP using Solid Browser + FTP Add-on. Anything larger I'd use the supplied cable with this adapter. Comes in 2 packs, keep one at home and one in my bag.

Why can't you use an adapter like this?

As another commenter said, just use a USB-A to C cable, or an adapter like this one: https://amzn.com/B0151RKYBG

You're severely limiting your options by sticking only to batteries that have USB Type-C ports. Once you decide you're willing to use a tiny adapter or a different cable, it will blow your options wide open.

Here's a good battery for $21.99 currently: https://amzn.com/B00M8YXV1Q

Slightly older version that I use for $12.99: https://amzn.com/B005X1Y7I2

EDIT: OP should ignore my comment since I see that he/she now specified "no adapter", but I'll leave my comment here for anyone else.

yes, you can get 2 proper spec'd type C to MicroUSB adapter off amazon for $8. i keep one in my wallet and one in my bookbag for my 6P, i've seen people put them on keychains too.

Link: https://amzn.com/B0151RKYBG

I don't see any, if you currently have USB wall outlets I'd just buy some of the Benson approved adapters http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0151RKYBG

The Nexus 6P has a huge battery, I was never anywhere close to running out of juice during that 8-hour event with all the video I was shooting.

Just to be safe though, in situations like this were draining my phone is a possibility I just carry a really thin battery bank in my pocket. Also, the peace of mind let's me go nuts and use my phone as much as I want, which is nice.

I use this one, along with a tiny micro usb to USB-C adapter I stick in my wallet.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LRK8HJ8?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0151RKYBG?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

As a 6P owner, I'ma little biased but all that put aside, I came from a Note 3 so I had the same gripes as you: No expandable storage, no removable battery, etc...Here my solutions to those problems. For the most part the 6P battery will get me through a day of heavy use pretty easily (listening to spotify, watching videos, texting, emailing and whatnot). Just in case I always carry around a portable power bank. As for expandable storage, I would like to point out with Google's photo app, you receive unlimted storage for high quality photos, however, don't quote me on this, but at some point I believe past 1080P it starts to eat into a 10GB limit. I advise using a USB stick for external storage, it's small, portable, and overall very convenient. Best of luck making your decision! It's a tough one! If you have any questions about the 6P just let me know!

Edit: If you are strictly looking just to offload files to get more storage and not transfer them to a computer via usb, this Dongle gives you more storage and it costs less than the previous link. If you do want to move pictures and videos, you can always buy an adapter.

If you're looking for an adapter to use old micro-usb cables with a 5x, these are 2 for $10 and are "Benson approved" http://www.amazon.com/TechMatte-Connector-Upgraded-Approved-Standard/dp/B0151RKYBG

If you're looking for the opposite adapter, I'm not sure they exist.

http://www.amazon.com/TechMatte-Connector-Resistor-Approved-Standard/dp/B0151RKYBG/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457249252&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=techmate+usb-c

huh. I'm having exactly the same problem. Started a few weeks ago after I used an A-C adapter. Won't charge from any native USB-C source. I need to call Google one of these days, I haven't bothered yet.

N6P.
I've got a weird issue.
I bought this micro->C adapter and this portable battery at the same time. Plugged in the C-C cord, charged my phone perfectly. I plug in the micro->C adaptor on a micro cord, charges fine. I plugged into my factory charger...nothing. This elicited a nice "wtf?" moment. But I was going out of town, so I used the micro cord and the adapter, worked fine during the trip.

Got home. Factory charger still isn't working. I flip the C-C cord around, and the charging icon quickly flips between lightning bolt and nothing. Another "WTF?" moment.
Well, maybe the cord went bad or something. Grab this charger and a new C-C cord. New charger and new cord doesn't charge at all. New cord on factory charger doesn't charge at all. Old cord on new charger doesn't charge at all.

Take it out to the car. 2.4A type C, no charging at all.

3 different USB-A chargers charge it fine with the micro-C adapter on several different A-micro cords, including the new Anker charger. The factory A-C cord does work fine.

What
The
Fuck
?

Did the micro->C adapter break something? And if so, why does the phone still charge fine when using it? Anything that would be rapid charging (>2.1A) fails completely. Anything not rapid charging works fine. RMA time?

Sorry for reviving an old thread, but I found this thread because I was looking up why my Corsair Voyager Go with a Micro-USB-to-USB-C Converter wouldn't work. I am reading comments below where you're able to use an OTG cable with a regular flash drive... I'm just curious why my pairing wouldn't. Any insight would be greatly educational, so thank you in advance!

No, but USB-C != USB 3.1. Which means if you are currently using USB OTG for your devices that connect to your phone, getting a USB C to otg adapter like this would work: http://www.amazon.com/Type-C-Cable-quality-Female-Black/dp/B00SHM4HS4 In your post, you mentioned that your most of your devices charge via USB 2.0 (I assume you mean USB micro). In that case, a simple adapter should be able to convert your USB micro charger to USB C (although quick charge would depend on what phone you got): http://www.amazon.com/TechMatte-Connector-Resistor-Approved-Standard/dp/B0151RKYBG

If you have any old micro USB cables around, go to Amazon and order this:
http://www.amazon.com/TechMatte-Connector-Resistor-Approved-Standard/dp/B0151RKYBG

They are tiny and turn commonly available cables into ones that can charge your 5X -- not at the very highest rate but still totally usable.

Good to have, since USB-C is still not very common in many places.

I got one of these arriving tomorrow.

Yeah, I used my same cable with a micro<->C converter and it works fine. Running Waze and Pocketcasts it kept the phone at 100% during a 8 hour drive recently.

(edit: these are what I have: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0151RKYBG. Note that the wall wart with this WILL NOT charge the phone at "quick charging" speeds, but for my use they work fine overnight as well as the car.)

I've got a 6p - I just bought the Micro adapters.
No - it doesn't rapid charge, but it keeps it charged, and charging, with screen on navigation.

These are what I bought. Some reviews say it didn't work for them, but i haven't had any issues.

[http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0151RKYBG?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0151RKYBG

Benson approved, very well priced - works great on my 6P.

Old chargers and cables still work, you just need a little converter. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0151RKYBG/

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0151RKYBG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

micro b to type c, and a micro b y cable?

i know type c will not let you do it natively, but that might. i have the one linked and it does work and is now benson approved affter they fixed it.

But then you would have two separate devices instead of 2 cords? If that's not the case then you would only need to have the one USB to USB C cord and not two right?

Also you don't need another cable either. Something like this will work too.

• Stock USA charger - rapid charging - problem
  
• Other normal chargers (via USB microB-to-C compliant adapter by TechMatte) - normal charging - no problem
  
• Other rapid charger - not tried
  
  Are there any other chargers that I can use which will rapidly charge and not cause the issue?

Also check out the Techmatte mini to C adapters on amazon. They are tiny and just slip onto your normal chargers you're used to. They won't charge any faster or anything, but they are Benson approved and they are pretty grippy when they go on, so you shouldn't have to worry about it popping off.

Charged mine last night with an older blackberry blade AC charger and the adapter on it. Worked just fine, no heat up or anything.

here's a link

I just bought this and am waiting for it to come on Monday.

http://www.amazon.com/TechMatte-Connector-Upgraded-Approved-Standard/dp/B0151RKYBG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451755736&sr=8-1&keywords=usb+micro+to+usb+c

TechMatte USB-C to Micro USB Adapter Convert Connector for Nexus 5X 2015, Nexus 6P, OnePlus 2, with 56k Resistor; Approved to Meet USB Type-C Standard (2-Pack, Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0151RKYBG/ref=cm_sw_r_em_awd_mpPQwbXTZ5KDG

https://www.amazon.com/TechMatte-Connector-Resistor-Approved-Standard/dp/B0151RKYBG

Would one of these work?

This one has been tested by a Google engineer. Great reviews. USB-C to Micro USB Adapter, TechMatte USB Type C to Micro USB Convert Connector for OnePlus 2, Nexus 5X 2015, Nexus 6P; Upgraded and Approved to Meet USB-C Standard (2-Pack, Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0151RKYBG/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_0R5AwbVEV7PYX

Which one do you use?

I bought this and it bootlooped my phone.
http://www.amazon.com/TechMatte-Connector-Upgraded-Approved-Standard/dp/B0151RKYBG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1449872881&sr=8-2&keywords=micro+to+usb+c

http://www.amazon.com/TechMatte-Connector-Upgraded-Approved-Standard/dp/B0151RKYBG

Would love to get this one but they don't ship to Toronto

Well of course not! :-)

I was just trying to point out that the concept already exists.


So with an alternate adaptor like this one and ear buds like these (all though these look like crap) you could do what this crowd funded thing is trying to do now.

These ones follow the spec and are reviewed by Benson

http://www.amazon.com/TechMatte-Connector-Resistor-Approved-Standard/dp/B0151RKYBG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1459159116&sr=8-3&keywords=micro+usb+to+usb+c

Right, I don't believe Fi is available outside the US.

I had purchased a pack of A- micro cables a few months before switching phones - I really liked the 1' length in the car.

I got a 2 pack of these techmatte adapters, and use 1 in the car and 1 on the cable to connect to my PC. I also used a little bit of heat shrink wrap to help make them stay on the cables a little better.

I am thinking about getting a true quick charge compatible car charger and an extra c-c cable for that, as I've noticed that with streaming music, gps, bright screen, and other things, the phone drains faster than the current charger can keep up.

so those adapters will make it so you have some extra charging options, albeit slower charging than the charger that came with the phone.

The OP2 has a USB 2 type C connector. It's a pain, but you have to use a USB C to Micro B and then an OTG. This is what I use.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0151RKYBG/

The car does not show anything related to my phone at any time (other than bluetooth connectivity related stuff).

I've ordered these to give a try: http://www.amazon.com/TechMatte-Connector-Resistor-Approved-Standard/dp/B0151RKYBG so in a couple days I'll know if that fixes the problem.

When everything's working properly, do you have to open Android Auto on your phone, or does just plugging it in get everything working?

This is basically what I did. I bought those little "nubby" USB-C to microUSB adapters and just keep an extra in my bag and in my car. I bought 4 of them in case I lose them as they are so small! lol

But don't they come with a little converter that you can put on a micro usb cable?

(my father has one he put in his wallet for whenever he needs it)

Edit: sorry, he had the S8, and he bought it on the side. This is the plug thingy

They make cheap adapters, they work great.

They sell mini adapters that take a Micro-B input to a C output. One came with my Honor 8 before I switched to pixel. I'm not sure about charging speeds though.

Edit:
Here's an example of one:

TechMatte Micro USB to USB C Adapter, Converts Micro USB Female to USB C Male (2 Pack, Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0151RKYBG/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_G27CDbZMWVKF1

Here is the desktop version of your link

Yes, I use a USB C adapter for many microUSB cables. I bought a three-pack of them from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/TechMatte-Connector-Resistor-Approved-Standard/dp/B0151RKYBG?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

There's a bunch of hullaballoo about getting "certified" USB C cables, but I can't make heads or tails about what the internet is saying. In the end, I just spent 15 minutes on Amazon reading reviews and questions/answers, and then tried to find which item read "certified" the most in the page using CTRL+F...it seems to have worked for me.

Some definitely are. Fortunately, Benson Leung does reviews for them. Here's one he recommends.

it is a bit of a pain, you have to order stuff from amazon so there is an added expense. You can just get some converters for a few bucks and use your existing stuff 'non fastly' (I'll trademark that later). Or you can buy C's and charge fastly. I bought one a to c cable for my wife to transfer to the computer... apparently one does not just wifi transfer to the hard drive in our house.

http://www.amazon.com/TechMatte-Connector-Resistor-Approved-Standard/dp/B0151RKYBG/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1463677760&sr=8-6&keywords=usb+a+to+c like 8 bucks for 2, so 4 bucks each

Just use one of these USB C to micro USB adapters with any of the old cables you already have:

TechMatte USB-C to Micro USB Adapter Convert Connector for HTC 10, LG G5, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, OnePlus 2 with 56k Resistor; Approved to Meet USB Type-C Standard (2-Pack, Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0151RKYBG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Sv1pxbV9H6YMF

I have been using an adapter I bought on Amazon (bought it for my 6P) and it does indeed charge. No dash of course, but it works.

It also works for file transfers to a PC.

https://www.amazon.com/TechMatte-Connector-Resistor-Approved-Standard/dp/B0151RKYBG

I have this one, but I don't see why the one you bought wouldn't work.

These are the ones I'm currently using.

https://www.amazon.com/TechMatte-Connector-Resistor-Approved-Standard/dp/B0151RKYBG/

The important thing is to look in the reviews for Benson Leung's stamp of approval. His review is pretty much always the highest-rated one if he reviewed the product. If he hasn't reviewed a particular adapter or if he doesn't give it five stars, then stay clear.

I have a 6p also. In all honesty its about as annoying as having a MicroUSB port on your new phone when everyone was still using the MiniUSB port. Give it another year or two and it will be fine. For now I just carry around one of these in my pocket.

Its not the first charge port transition thats happened. Its just that it seems more pronounced because there finally is a "Standard" port that everyone settled on instead of having crazy proprietary charging connectors like back in the flip phone days.

I've been carrying this thing around since I got my phone. https://www.amazon.com/TechMatte-Connector-Resistor-Approved-Standard/dp/B0151RKYBG

Oh look micro USB to type c adapter. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0151RKYBG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fIGvyb7CJSB1J