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[pc747]

CheckR - Android Apps on Google Play

 

[Jonny Kansas]

CheckR - Android Apps on Google Play

Which is all fine and good if you've already got cables, but obviously those of us who've held out on buying them want to know before we have them and attach them to our devices if they meet spec.

 

[Mustang02]

CheckR - Android Apps on Google Play

I need to check it out.

IMPORTANT: This app is for Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X ONLY.

Doesn't work for samsung galaxy s6

From a bad reviewer. Here's your sign....

 

[cynkrzy]

I bought a couple of cables from Amazon. (TechMatte) didn't see the Google Guy making any bad comments.

Way cheaper than Belkin, and I'm a little annoyed Google wouldn't let us use the credit to buy cables.

But when I used one last night I had some weird results. Gonna use that app to check it out when I get home.

I have a remote battery/charger and when I used that, it would start, say "charging rapidly" then the remote battery would shut off, almost instantly, as if is were fully charged, it wasn't.

I then plugged it into a 2.4v wall charger and it still said charging rapidly which we know isn't true.

Used the supplied C->A cable with both chargers and got the normal charging message, so I suspect these cables aren't up to spec.

Fortunately they were prime eligible, makes returning them pretty easy.

 

[Mustang02]

Is CheckR legit? What is it checking exactly? I'd love a google engineer's input on this.

Both of Google's USB A to Type C cables (1 that came with 6p, extra purchased from google) pass. (Duh, right?)

 

[Jonny Kansas]

Is CheckR legit? What is it checking exactly? I'd love a google engineer's input on this.

Both of Google's USB A to Type C cables (1 that came with 6p, extra purchased from google) pass. (Duh, right?)

Found this on the Google+ page for the Google Guy who's reviewing all of these cables. He uses a tool that's $189 on Amazon to do his testing for compliance.

Amazon.com: Benson Leung's review of USB Type C, Cambond® 6.6ft Braided USB...

 

[Mustang02]

6.6ft? I don't need it to charge my phone from the tailgate.
I'm looking at those USB a to type c adapter, like
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B014...SX110_SY165&keywords=Type+a+to+type+c+adapyer

That way I can still use my existing car chargers.


Biggest complaint -

Are paid reviewers

"This cord does a great job at charging my phone in record time. Great product *Disclaimer I received this product at a discount for my unbiased review"

 

[Jonny Kansas]

6.6ft? I don't need it to charge my phone from the tailgate.
I'm looking at those USB a to type c adapter, like
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B014...SX110_SY165&keywords=Type+a+to+type+c+adapyer

That way I can still use my existing car chargers.

Did that not load his review? His review of that cable explains somewhat how he tests for compliance.

 

[Mustang02]

Did that not load his review? His review of that cable explains somewhat how he tests for compliance.

Sure did but how do I run those commands for a charger not plugged in via a USB cable. I understand testing cables but the chargers and adapters is where I'd like some tests done.

 

[Jonny Kansas]

Gotchya. Yeah. Idk. He seems to be only concerned with cables at this point. Not sure if that means we shouldn't worry so much about chargers. I'm sure there's a spec that they need to follow as well, but, to me, that'd be the older USB-A spec, since he's commenting on C-A cables?

 

[Mustang02]

Gotchya. Yeah. Idk. He seems to be only concerned with cables at this point. Not sure if that means we shouldn't worry so much about chargers. I'm sure there's a spec that they need to follow as well, but, to me, that'd be the older USB-A spec, since he's commenting on C-A cables?

That he does. Maybe the Type-C cables will take as much as the Type-A chargers can produce and then regulate? Not sure why they don't seem too concerned with them, or why Google doesn't offer a car charger. That's usually step one when buying a new phone. Extra cables, and car chargers.

I can do a lot with PCs, Servers, websites, programming, Cars, etc but electronics, Ohm and resistance are beyond my expertise.

 

[cynkrzy]

Is CheckR legit? What is it checking exactly? I'd love a google engineer's input on this.

Both of Google's USB A to Type C cables (1 that came with 6p, extra purchased from google) pass. (Duh, right?)

I think it is, I brought one of the cables to work and the app turned red for it.

I'll repeat when I get home, bad cable, good cable and let y'all know.

And Amazon is taking them back no questions asked!

Guess I'll break down an give google some $$$ -

Now if I could just find a USB C car charger

 

[Mustang02]

I think it is, I brought one of the cables to work and the app turned red for it.

I'll repeat when I get home, bad cable, good cable and let y'all know.

And Amazon is taking them back no questions asked!

Guess I'll break down an give google some $$$ -

Now if I could just find a USB C car charger

Guess I'll be a guinea pig as well. Going to buy an adapter and see if it works.

 

[cynkrzy]

here are the results of the Cable Checker App -
Good Cable, Bad Cable!