Charging cable question - Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey all,
I need help identifying the cable included with the Amazon Fire. Can someone take a clear picture of both ends of the cable and give an accurate mesaurment of length?
Thanks

ford2015 said:
Hey all,
I need help identifying the cable included with the Amazon Fire. Can someone take a clear picture of both ends of the cable and give an accurate mesaurment of length?
Thanks
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any micro usb cable will work
I have motorola, amazon, lg... all work fine
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sd_shadow said:
any micro usb cable will work
I have motorola, amazon, lg... all work fine
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I understand any cable will work, however I'm lookiing to specifically identifiy the cable supplied with the Amazon Fire.

ford2015 said:
I understand any cable will work, however I'm lookiing to specifically identifiy the cable supplied with the Amazon Fire.
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It is the short black cable about 2 ft long.

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HDMI/MHL Adapter not working? Settings?

Hey guys! I got my Note a few days ago from handtec, along with the MHL adapter. Should I be able to just plug it in and have the display mirrored onto my Monitor, or do I have to do something inside the settings that I'm missing to activate it?
Plug it in.
That's all there is to it.
Do make sure of course that you have a power cable plugged into the adapter itself or it wont work.
Plug it in then restart shouod work after
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I did not have the power cable connected. Sucks that you have to have it connected, but oh well! I got it working! I'm actually using a HDMI to DVI cable. I don't have a HDMI cable, but I had that from a older TV, so hey, why not!
Spartan2x said:
I did not have the power cable connected. Sucks that you have to have it connected, but oh well! I got it working! I'm actually using a HDMI to DVI cable. I don't have a HDMI cable, but I had that from a older TV, so hey, why not!
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Cheers mate.
Great that you got it up and running.
Cheeze[iT] said:
Plug it in then restart shouod work after
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You have to Boot with it attached?
I have one i got from Monoprice and can't get it to work.
les_garten said:
You have to Boot with it attached?
I have one i got from Monoprice and can't get it to work.
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You shouldn't have to. I've always just plugged it in and it works.
As stated before, you have to have the power cable plugged into the adapter. Have you done that or are you just connecting the HDMI cable and the phone?
DarkShot666 said:
You shouldn't have to. I've always just plugged it in and it works.
As stated before, you have to have the power cable plugged into the adapter. Have you done that or are you just connecting the HDMI cable and the phone?
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I've done the whole nine yards.
Mine just don't work.
I ordered a Samsung one today.
The monoprice one does not fit right.
les_garten said:
I've done the whole nine yards.
Mine just don't work.
I ordered a Samsung one today.
The monoprice one does not fit right.
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Lame.
Well here's hoping you get it all sorted out mate! It's a greatly underused feature of such a powerful phone lineup
hi guys,
sorry to bump this.
i got one of these adapters with the phone, but mine doesnt work.
is it because im running a Stunner ROM?

New things launch! PDMI to Micro USB connector

I beleive most friends already DIY this or from somewhre else, but this time, we alreay finished design and launch goods workmanship products, see here pls.
http://www.aliexpress.com/fm-store/...-mini-5-OTG-cable-for-Dell-mini-5-streak.html
we already finished it, and launch the finished producds.
and attach the photo, thanks all.
Can you provide the pinouts for the dell 30 pin connector?
Does it also do standard charging/usb device?
I'm going to buy a couple cables, but I'd like more information first.
TheManii said:
Can you provide the pinouts for the dell 30 pin connector?
Does it also do standard charging/usb device?
I'm going to buy a couple cables, but I'd like more information first.
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sure, it's support standard data/charging for the device, like streak 5; also support otg cable.
for example, for streak 5, when you plug micro usb otg cable, the device into otg function, when you plug stand micro usb cable, it's into data/sync/charging.
TheManii said:
Can you provide the pinouts for the dell 30 pin connector?
Does it also do standard charging/usb device?
I'm going to buy a couple cables, but I'd like more information first.
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for the pinouts, i will take more details photo of inside the adaptor
You should repost this on the Streak7 subforum, I'm planning on buying one soon for my S7.
TheManii said:
You should repost this on the Streak7 subforum, I'm planning on buying one soon for my S7.
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OH, thanks
Hi,
Are you going to sell this on ebay? Thanks
PDMI to mini HDMI connector?
Can you make a PDMI to mini HDMI connector?
hxcomchina said:
I beleive most friends already DIY this or from somewhre else, but this time, we alreay finished design and launch goods workmanship products, see here pls.
http://www.aliexpress.com/fm-store/...-mini-5-OTG-cable-for-Dell-mini-5-streak.html
we already finished it, and launch the finished producds.
and attach the photo, thanks all.
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Too bad "Can not deliver to Hong Kong". Where else I can order it!?
tonyfung820 said:
Too bad "Can not deliver to Hong Kong". Where else I can order it!?
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sure can send to hong kong, pls contact me via email: [email protected] or gtalk: [email protected]
I've purchased and received, works perfectly, thank you VERY much for this
thank you!
this is super helpful! good bye to the days of my phone being proprietary! great post, buying this weekend
hxcomchina said:
for the pinouts, i will take more details photo of inside the adaptor
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Can you all make a PDMI -- HDMI connector or cable for the Dell Streak 5?
Many thanks!!
akita16384 said:
Can you all make a PDMI -- HDMI connector or cable for the Dell Streak 5?
Many thanks!!
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i am already in testing the rom for it,
The website says that these are not shipped to India.
Kartikaye, write direcly to hxcomchina, asking for PayPal invoice.
Had no probs getting my cables to Ukraine.
hxcomchina said:
I beleive most friends already DIY this or from somewhre else, but this time, we alreay finished design and launch goods workmanship products, see here pls.
http://www.aliexpress.com/fm-store/...-mini-5-OTG-cable-for-Dell-mini-5-streak.html
we already finished it, and launch the finished producds.
and attach the photo, thanks all.
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How you will provide mounting software for streak 5..? & how can I use it..? Do you supply to India- tamilnadu-Chennai..?
Hey i am intrested in buying one
Just tell me the price and will you be able to shio it to india
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Need nook color charger..

Hello all , recently my usb cable broke and i dont want to pay $26 for one. Ive called b&n but my nc isnt on warranty anymore so i cant get a replacement ive looked on ebay but wasnt to convinced. Has any of you bought a cheap one that really works or is willing to sell one pls let me know.. thank you..
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Search ADP-H01. Due to the same proprietary nature of the NC's charging cable that causes it to break so easily in the first place, about $20 is the best you are gonna get from any seller you can trust.
Hi, nook color cables on eBay. Around $7 and free shipping.
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Here's the ID for eBay: 221054330297
Charger & cable
Wlamart has this charger kit for $16.95 and they will ship it
to the store closest to you for less than $3 dollars.
unciviilized said:
Hello all , recently my usb cable broke and i dont want to pay $26 for one. Ive called b&n but my nc isnt on warranty anymore so i cant get a replacement ive looked on ebay but wasnt to convinced. Has any of you bought a cheap one that really works or is willing to sell one pls let me know.. thank you..
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I have tried two cheap off brand cables that advertised they were designed for the nook color. They were simply microUSB cables and charged but very slowly. I bought the bullet and get an authentic one from B&N and now it charges so much faster.
Just bought one of these on ebay for $3.63, free shipping. Will give a report on its performance when it arrives.
d00med said:
Just bought one of these on ebay for $3.63, free shipping. Will give a report on its performance when it arrives.
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Sorry to burst your bubble before it comes, but there's one things on the page that is a dead giveaway of it's authenticity:
Compatible With
Amazon: Kindle 2, Kindle 3 / Wi-Fi / 3G + Wi-Fi, Kindle DX
Barnes & Noble: Nook, Nook Color
BlackBerry: etc...
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If it's compatible with ALL of these, then it's only a micro usb cable, not the proprietary one shipped with the Nook Color.
shinyquagsire23 said:
Sorry to burst your bubble before it comes, but there's one things on the page that is a dead giveaway of it's authenticity:
If it's compatible with ALL of these, then it's only a micro usb cable, not the proprietary one shipped with the Nook Color.
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It isn't a generic USB cable, as it has a transformer on the micro USB end and says it's a dual USB / charger cable. It probably won't charge as fast as the OEM cable, but it's better than nothing.
d00med said:
It isn't a generic USB cable, as it has a transformer on the micro USB end and says it's a dual USB / charger cable. It probably won't charge as fast as the OEM cable, but it's better than nothing.
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That's what I meant by generic. It's not the proprietary cable.
d00med said:
It isn't a generic USB cable, as it has a transformer on the micro USB end and says it's a dual USB / charger cable. It probably won't charge as fast as the OEM cable, but it's better than nothing.
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how did it work?

powered otg cable for chromecast

sorry if this question has been asked already but i looked around and cant find a answer. other than building your own, where can i buy/order one in the US? I want to root my new chromecast but cant find one. a link would be greatly appreciated
dcmbullet said:
sorry if this question has been asked already but i looked around and cant find a answer. other than building your own, where can i buy/order one in the US? I want to root my new chromecast but cant find one. a link would be greatly appreciated
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http://www.miniinthebox.com/usb-fem...msung-galaxy-s3-i9300-and-others_p504487.html here you go m8
bormeth said:
http://www.miniinthebox.com/usb-fem...msung-galaxy-s3-i9300-and-others_p504487.html here you go m8
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are you sure this is the cable needed to root the chromecast? i appreciate the help
Here's another one that's 20c cheaper.
usb-female-to-micro-usb-male-micro-usb-female-otg-cable
Amazon, eBay or even mom-and-pops electronics store, if you can find one nearby, should have it. Or the guy with computers/electronics in the last row of your local flea market may have one....
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Correct me if I am wrong, but I thought I had read that if you have a simple powered usb hub, that will work also?
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pdaddy said:
Correct me if I am wrong, but I thought I had read that if you have a simple powered usb hub, that will work also?
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i would also love to know if this is true because i can always find one of those
dcmbullet said:
i would also love to know if this is true because i can always find one of those
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A powered USB hub should work Just test it out, the worst thing that could happen is that it will boot stock image, just pull the power to stop it.
Hey guys.
I'm in NYC for a few days and I'm looking for an OTG cable, powered or not. At best buy and at radioshack they look at me like I'm asking for the impossible. I'll be in towns until Tuesday, and I'd like to ask if anyone knows a store where I could buy this cable.
Thanks in advance.
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loplo said:
Hey guys.
I'm in NYC for a few days and I'm looking for an OTG cable, powered or not. At best buy and at radioshack they look at me like I'm asking for the impossible. I'll be in towns until Tuesday, and I'd like to ask if anyone knows a store where I could buy this cable.
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Sorry to say, I have yet to see a powered OTG cable in a retail store, even my geeky local "has a majority of stuff Monoprice carries" store does not have this particular type of cable.
If B&H Photo/Video has these in stock, it should work (but it'll cost more than getting the OTG cable on eBay)
Pioneer DJC-WeCAi 2.6' DJ Controller Cable - $29.00
Neutrik NAUSB-B USB Female Type-A to Type-B Converter - $5.21 (If you can find an equivalent that's not designed for panel mount, all the better)
Comprehensive On-The-Go USB A Female to Micro USB B Male Adapter Cable (4") - $2.99
-OR- NTW USB Type A Female To Micro USB Type B 5-pin On-the-Go (OTG) Pigtail Adapter - 4" - $5.99
-OR- StarTech Micro USB Male to USB OTG Host Adapter Female (5") - $5.99
$37.20 or $40.20 (if you go with a more-expensive OTG adapter) plus tax...
more expensive than the Chromecast itself but everyone has priorities.
Connections would be:
Pioneer cable RED A (flat) end --> Chromecast wall power adapter
Pioneer cable BLACK A (flat) end --> USB OTG adapter cable
Pioneer cable B (square) end --> USB A-B converter --> plug your USB Stick in here
USB OTG adapter cable --> Chromecast
You might find the right parts to get this cheaper, you just need to plan it out in your head. I was just sticking with stuff B&H has since they're in NYC.
Thanks,
I was planning a visit to B&H, but now it became mandatory.
I'll try the one from #3. I could wait until I get home, but can't leave NYC without rooting or bricking my Chromecast, in my hotel room.
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loplo said:
Thanks,
I was planning a visit to B&H, but now it became mandatory.
I'll try the one from #3. I could wait until I get home, but can't leave NYC without rooting or bricking my Chromecast, in my hotel room.
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Just so we're 100% clear, you'll need 3 total pieces to make it work - the Pioneer cable, the USB A female to B female adapter, and one of the OTG cables.
I also hope you've already checked your serial number against the rootable serial numbers and you know that the hotel's TV may not have HDMI enabled, and even if it does, its WiFi probably won't allow Chromecast to work.
If you brought your own wireless router, then you only have to deal with the TV though. Actually, if possible, I would take everything you need
with you to B&H. If you explain what you're trying to do, they might let you borrow an input on one of their TVs - then you won't have to worry about the hotel TV being locked, unless you already know it's not.
Good luck!
Just to add these cables are usefull for more than just hacking a Chromecast.
I use one to connect Hard Drives to my Xoom (Tablet) since my ROM supports OTG.
Sn are 3920 3921 3922, this shouldn't be a problem. Ref cables I'll take a look at the links later at the hotel. Thanks for your input.
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Check Cable Compatibility

I ran across this helpful little app and thought it may help others to check there cables. All of my google cables checked out okay but the one C to USB cable I got at amazon was not compatible with my 6P. good thing it only cost $8.00
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.mderezynski.checkr
Here's a write up Gizmodo did on what cables will work - http://gizmodo.com/a-google-enginee...source=gizmodo_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Here is a Google Spreadsheet of what compatible and what's not.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet..._sfNVNzbA/htmlview?usp=docslist_api&sle=true#
I've heard all about these 'compatible' cables, in fact I have one of the unsupported/out-of-spec cables and it seems to work fine. What are the consequences of me continuing to use this cable?
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izati said:
I've heard all about these 'compatible' cables, in fact I have one of the unsupported/out-of-spec cables and it seems to work fine. What are the consequences of me continuing to use this cable?
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You risk damaging the cable or the charger
akellar said:
You risk damaging the cable or the charger
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Cable or charger but not the phone? I thought with all this USB type c stuff it was suppose to 'intelligently' calibrate chargers and devices to prevent damage or an I thinking of something else?
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yes when it's USB-C to USB-C, not when it's USB-C connector to USB-A which does not conform to USB-C specs. Makes sense?
Yeah OK that makes sense. Just seems like a step backwards in regards to acquiring and using cables. I'll now be hesitant of using any USB A-C cables that are are unknown or cannot be tested at the time.
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I have an USB B to C adapter (2 pack) from D&K which, according to this app says it is fine, but according to the google doc's spreadsheet it does not meet the requirements. Hmmmm.....
My Orly 4 pack of USB A to C does not register as compliant which agrees to the spreadhsheet of compatible products. Wonder how accurate this app is????
Quick question!!! If the cable is not safe to recharge the cable is it safe to only transfer file into the phone ?
pacostrano said:
Quick question!!! If the cable is not safe to recharge the cable is it safe to only transfer file into the phone ?
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Good question. I'm not sure if its safe or not but I did transfer some files from my laptop to my 6p with no issues. But as soon as I found out that the cable was not compatible I stop using it. Didn’t want to damage the USB port on my laptop.
I bought two cables from amazon and one of them is probably out of spec - it rapid charges my 6p. But given its purpose (to quickly charge my phone from my anker power bank) I like the extra speed in charging. Any real harm in using it? The power bank is qc2.0 compliant so its used to having a large draw on it.
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boxcar8028 said:
I ran across this helpful little app and thought it may help others to check there cables. All of my google cables checked out okay but the one C to USB cable I got at amazon was not compatible with my 6P. good thing it only cost $8.00
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.mderezynski.checkr
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hi,
i hope, that this is not forbidden on xda, if so, i am sorry...
as the app "checkr" is still not available on the playstore in my region, can someone maybe make the apk accessible here? would be great!
p.
Petarsson said:
hi,
i hope, that this is not forbidden on xda, if so, i am sorry...
as the app "checkr" is still not available on the playstore in my region, can someone maybe make the apk accessible here? would be great!
p.
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you can get the apk from apkmirror
boxcar8028 said:
I ran across this helpful little app and thought it may help others to check there cables. All of my google cables checked out okay but the one C to USB cable I got at amazon was not compatible with my 6P. good thing it only cost $8.00
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.mderezynski.checkr
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No longer available is playstore...
Shad0wStorm said:
Here is a Google Spreadsheet of what compatible and what's not.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet..._sfNVNzbA/htmlview?usp=docslist_api&sle=true#
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Thanks for this.
I bought a generic cable from eBay. I checked both the supplied USB a to C cable with the phone and the generic one. Both cables passed the test. However after about 3 weeks I ran the test again, now it is showing me both Google and the generic one fail the test.

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